EMMITSBURG, Md. (March 1, 2026) – A superb effort from the defense helped the Mount women's lacrosse team remain in contention with the Cincinnati Bearcats. But meeting strength for strength, Cincinnati's defense was also solid as the Mount fell 9-6 on Sunday.
Shannon McTavish and
Ella Curci had big days on defense, combining for 10 of the team's 17 ground balls and four of the six caused turnovers.
Hailey Chester and
Mackey Fick accounted for a caused turnover each.
On offense,
Peyton Sims and
Brooke Molchanoff were multi-goal scorers, taking advantage of free position shots.
MK Allingham and McTavish added goals as well.
With the defeat, Mount St. Mary's is 2-3 this season.
HOW THE GAME UNFOLDED
- Both defenses locked in from the opening draw. The teams combined for one goal, scored by Cincinnati's Paige Selhorn.
- Offenses began to click in the second quarter. Allingham got the Mount on the board, followed by McTavish. The Bearcats were able to connect as well, building a 5-2 lead.
- Free position shots by Molchanoff and Sims brought the game to a 5-4 score at halftime.
- Each team scored once in the third, with the Mount's goal coming off a Molchanoff free position.
- Cincinnati took charge with two early goals in the fourth. Sims accounted for the Mount's last goal – a free position shot with 7:43 to go.
UP NEXT
Back home this Wednesday (Mar. 4), Mount St. Mary's hosts Radford. The duel begins at high noon.
