FITCHBURG, Mass. – The Clark University women's lacrosse team (3-6) closed out non-conference play with a contest at Fitchburg State (2-5) and were edged 12-11 by the Falcons on Wednesday night from Elliot Field.

How it Happened

• Junior Angela Borelli gave Clark an early 1-0 lead with a goal off a feed from senior Sophie Didier with 14:26 remaining and the Cougars extended the lead to 2-0 when junior Mary Greene scored off a pass from junior Greer McCarty.
• Senior Maddie Conners recorded three saves over a two minute span in the middle of the first before the Falcons scored three unanswered goals to take a 3-2 lead.
• Sophomore Meghan Fogarty tied the game with 3:33 to go in the first as she netted a free position shot before Fitchburg State regained the lead with less than 10 seconds to go in the quarter.
• Borelli opened the second with a goal to tie the game at 4-4 and after four more saves from Conners, the Falcons regained the lead at 5-4.
• The teams then trade the next two goals as sophomore Aubrey Conners scored right before the half off a feed from Simmons as Fitchburg State took a 7-5 lead into the half.
• Didier cut the deficit to one at 7-6 early in the third before Liakos netted a free position goal and Didier tied it up at 8-8 with 6:32 remaining in the third.
• Fitchburg State scored the games next two goals before Liakos scored another free position goal to cut the deficit to 10-9.
• The Falcons added two more goals and another Liakos free position goal with 4:05 in the fourth to get within two at 12-10.
• McCarty cut the deficit to one at 12-11 with 1:43 remaining and as time expired, sophomore Erin Lucas hit the post, but was unable to score as Clark fell.

Inside the Box Score

• The Cougars attempted 32 shots, scooped up 30 ground balls, and caused 13 turnovers.
• Conners registered 16 saves.
• Liakos led the offense with three goals and dished out an assist.
• Didier added two goals and recorded an assist.
• First-year Alexandra Cacciapaglia scooped up five ground balls.
• Junior Greer McCarty won four draw controls.

What's Next

Clark will return to play on Saturday with a road contest at Wellesley beginning at 1:00 p.m.