The Elon University women’s lacrosse team lost its first Colonial Athletic Association match 12-2 to Towson on Friday.
The Tigers took the lead early as attacker Andi Raymond scored two quick goals within the first five minutes of play. Towson continued to build the by lead scoring six unanswered goals before freshman attacker Nicole Sinacori put the Phoenix on the board with 9:58 to play in the first half. By haltime, Elon trailed 7-1.
After the intermission, the Tigers continued to make things difficult for the Phoenix, leading by as many as 11 in the second half. Sinacori found the net once again with 3:54 left in the game. But it was too little too late for the Phoenix.
Sophomore goalkeeper Rachel Ramirez was kept busy against Towson’s high-powered attack and allowed 12 goals on 27. Offensively, the Phoenix took 18 shots, 13 of which were on goal. Freshman midfielder Stephanie Asher took seven shots while freshman defender Alexis Zadjura won two draw controls.
The defeat gives the Elon a 7-4 (0-1 CAA) record while Towson improves to 5-5 (1-1 CAA). The Phoenix’s regular season play will resume on Sunday, when it travels to the University of Delaware at 1 p.m.