Cougars Split at WCLL Tournament

BEVERLY HILLS, MICHIGAN- The Mount Vernon Women's Lacrosse team (11-3) fell to Grand Valley State University on Saturday, April 15 in the first game of the WCLO quarterfinal tournament. In game two against Western Michigan University, the Mount Vernon Women's Lacrosse team (11-3) won with a score of 22-7.

The Lady Cougars were excited to make their first-ever appearance at the WCLL conference tournament. Game one was against the number one ranked Grand Valley State University, where the Cougars fell with a score of 26-5. Grand Valley came out strong with a dominating offense for the entire game, never holding back. MVNU's defense would be able to control the offense for lengthy amounts of time, but eventually would run out of enough energy to prevent Grand Valley from scoring. When the Cougars were able to control the draw, they were able to score on offense with goals from Sam Poor, Rebekah Kalas, and Zoe Ntia.

In game two, the Lady Cougars would take on Western Michigan University. After being tired from already playing one game before, both teams went into the game with only two subs. MVNU would stay on top the entire game after a goal in the first 15 seconds of the game from senior, Poor. The Cougars would continue to stay on top with many goals being scored by Kalas, Nita, Karlee Whitesell, and Jessie Kyer. The defense was able to make adjustments from game one, only allowing seven goals the entire game and making much cleaner transitions. Mount Vernon would end the day with a 1-1 record. 

Inside the Box Score Game 1

Laney Jackson had fourteen saves in goal and two ground balls.

Poor scored two goals, two draw controls, and five ground balls.

Kyer had five ground balls.

Ntia scored one goal and had two ground balls. 

Kalas had two goals and four ground balls. 

Liz Hartzler had one assist and six ground balls.

Aubrey Bailey had two ground balls. 

Whitesell had four ground balls.

Jane Gum had two ground balls. 

Boston Paul had four ground balls. 

Cam Sipes had two ground balls. 

Baylee Holbrook had two ground balls. 

Emily Hanna had one ground ball. 

Aubrey Perry had one ground ball. 

Inside the Box Score Game 2 

Jackson had 14 saves in goal.

Poor scored five goals, two assists, three draw controls, and three ground balls.

Kyer scored three goals and five ground balls.

Ntia scored three goals, two assists, and seven ground balls. 

Kalas had five goals, three assists, and two ground balls. 

Hartzler had one goal and three ground balls.

Aubree Bailey had four ground balls. 

Whitesell had five goals, five draw controls, two assists, and eight ground balls. 

Gumhad two ground balls. 

Paul had four ground balls. 

Sipes had three ground balls. 

Holbrook had two ground balls. 

Hanna had one ground ball. 

Perry had one ground ball. 

What's Next

The Lady Cougars are most likely done with their spring season, but look forward to putting in hard work this summer and playing games in the fall.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and several convenient Graduate and Professional Studies locations throughout the state, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education to more than 2,000 students from 31 states and 22 countries/U.S. territories.