For the second time this season, Talie Richardson won 10 draw controls in a single-game. (Photo: Steve McLaughlin)

April 10, 2024

Richardon Ties Draw Control Record In Lacrosse Loss To Le Moyne

Richardson recorded 10 draw controls for the second time this season

The Central Connecticut State lacrosse team dropped a 17-5 decision to visiting Northeast Conference foe Le Moyne College on Arute Field Wednesday afternoon. The Blue Devils fall to 2-10 overall and 2-6 in league play, while the Dolphins improve to 7-6 overall 6-2 in league play

Talie Richardson equaled the program's single-game mark for draw controls, with 10. It is the second time this season she has reached that mark in a game.

The Blue Devils continue a three-game homestand on Tuesday, April 16^th when they host Columbia on Arute Field. The non-conference game is slated for 3:00 pm.

KEY MOMENTS

Le Moyne opened the scoring 52 seconds into the first quarter
Lauren Valluzzi scored an 8-meter shot at the 12:48 mark to bring the Blue Devils even, 1-1
After a Dolphin tally at the 7:46 mark of the period, Valluzzi again answered, driving along the goal line and went low to tie the score with 4:09 to play in the opening period
The Dolphins scored three unanswered goals to build a 5-2 lead with 9:05 to play in the first half
Valluzzi completed her hat trick with an unassisted goal 34 seconds later
The Dolphins scored twice in 22 seconds for a 7-3 edge with 7:48 to play in the opening half
Richardson found the back of the net on a free position goal at the 7:05 mark to close within three, but Le Moyne scored a 4:50 to give the Dolphins an 8-4 halftime lead
Le Moyne scored the first seven goals of the second half, including all five third-quarter goals to build a 15-4 advantage
Valluzzi scored her fourth goal with 7:17 to play in regulation
The Dolphins tacked on two tallies in the final 6:00 for the final margin

NEWS & NOTES

Richardson added a ground ball and caused a turnover to her goal and 10 draw controls
Kya Risher made 15 saves in 50:50 of action for the Blue Devils, with six saves in the first quarter
Valluzzi's four goals are a single-game high for her this season and led all players on Wednesday
Risher also led the Blue Devils with six ground balls
Five different Blue Devils caused a turnover on Wednesday
Reilly Geer (3G, 3A) and Sarah Hutchings (2G, 4A) led the offense for Le Moyne

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