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ROME, Ga. – In the first round of the National Women's Lacrosse League Tournament, the Davenport women's lacrosse team came up short in their upset bid against No. 2 SCAD-Savannah.  The Bees defeated DU 19-9, outscoring the Panthers 12-2 in the second half.  The Panthers will face Reinhardt on Friday at 9:00 a.m.

After losing to SCAD-Savannah 20-4 earlier in the season, DU was determined to have a different result this time around.  Their first half efforts brought them to a 7-7 tie with the No. 2 seed Bees.

DU held on to a slim 2-1 lead after Michon Moline scored an unassisted goal.  SCAD-Savannah then scored three goals in a row to put them up 4-2.

The Panthers fought back to a 5-5 tie, again on an unassisted goal from Moline.  After being down 7-5, Kaitlyn Lowden scored two in a row right before the half.

SCAD-Savannah came out in the second half with renewed focus as they scored six unanswered goals giving them a 13-7 lead. 

Davenport continued to fight as Taylor Balch and Valerie Carr both added goals for DU.  The comeback effort would fall short as SCAD-Savannah went on to seal the 19-9 victory behind Charlotte Cutts' seven goals.  Moline and Lowden both finished with three goals each.

Post-Game Notes

DU's season record now stands at 9-8…Davenport will now be playing for 5th place in the tournament…their next game will be against No. 6 seed Reinhardt on Friday at 9:00 a.m….The Panthers lost a 14-9 decision to Reinhardt on March 3.

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