Warriors Overcome by River Hawk Offense

LOWELL, M.A. – The women's lacrosse team faced off against Merrimack's rival UMass Lowell, under the lights at Cushing Field. The River hawks came away with the win, despite an impressive offensive performance by Meghan Dzialo.
 
The Basics:
Score: UML 15, Merrimack 6
Records: Merrimack 3-9, 3-1, UML 4-10, 1-3 AE
 
How it happened:
 
1^st quarter:

• The home team got on the board first, but Meghan Dzialo's 30^th goal of the season quickly equalized the score.

Meg Dzialo scores the equalizer. Her 30th goal of the season.

1-1 | 11:51 | 1Q#GoMack pic.twitter.com/V7qbsoaX7k

— Merrimack Women's Lacrosse (@MerrimackWLAX) April 13, 2022

• The River hawks would tally two more after Dzialo's initial goal, but she would again find the back of the net within the first eight minutes of play.

Dzialo again! Warriors pull within one.

3-2 UML | 6:59 | 1Q#GoMack pic.twitter.com/wF8BCevVBk

— Merrimack Women's Lacrosse (@MerrimackWLAX) April 13, 2022

• Before the end of the quarter, UML would add one more on a free position opportunity.
• Score at end of 1^st: 4-2 UML

2^nd quarter:

• The home team's offense would explode in the second quarter, with seven goals from six different shooters.
• Dzialo would earn a hat trick early in the quarter.

Make that a first half hat trick for Dzialo!

6-3 UML | 9:04 | 2Q#GoMack pic.twitter.com/I8iUsx853d

— Merrimack Women's Lacrosse (@MerrimackWLAX) April 13, 2022

• Score at end of 2^nd: 11-3 UML

3^rd quarter:

• UML's two top scorers on the day tallied three for their team in the quarter, but their offensive presence was interrupted by Taylor Darrell.

Taylor Darrell scores her first goal of the night!

13-4 UML | 9:44 | 3Q#GoMack pic.twitter.com/pXxg9G171e

— Merrimack Women's Lacrosse (@MerrimackWLAX) April 14, 2022

• Score at end of 3^rd: 14-4 UML

4^th quarter:

• The final 15 minutes of play were fairly quiet for both teams, but the Warriors won the quarter with the help of Darrell and Dzialo.

Darrell adds another on a free position shot.

14-5 UML | 13:08 | 4Q#GoMack pic.twitter.com/0HskezzqUT

— Merrimack Women's Lacrosse (@MerrimackWLAX) April 14, 2022

Fourth of the game for Dzialo!

15-6 UML | 6:27 | 4Q#GoMack pic.twitter.com/N8RcPWKFkm

— Merrimack Women's Lacrosse (@MerrimackWLAX) April 14, 2022

• The Warriors only allowed one goal from the River hawks

 
Final Score: 15-6 UML
 
Up Next:
The Warriors will host Wagner on Saturday afternoon, as a part of a double header at Duane Stadium with Men's Lacrosse. The program will also celebrate its graduating Seniors with a pre-game ceremony. Game time is set for 12:00 pm on April 16.

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