Southfield, MI – The third-seed Cumberlands women's lacrosse team went on a five goal run in the second quarter and had four players net multiple goals, however, it wasn't enough as they fell sixth-seed Benedictine 14-11 in the quarterfinals of the NAIA National Tournament Wednesday night.  The Patriots close out the season with an 18-3 record.

Reegan Hensley led the way with a hattrick, while Carolina Johnson, Bella Ricchiazzi, and Katie Wharton each tallied two goals and an assist, while Morgan Tate finished with a goal and two assists.  Trinity Brown scooped five draw controls and added a caused turnover, while Olivia McCarrell finished with eight saves in the game.

Trailing 1-0 two minutes into the game, Ricchiazzi found Wharton cutting in front of the net and scored UC's first goal to even the game at 1-1.  Benedictine tallied five of the next six goals to take a 6-2 lead after the opening period. 

Hensley won the opening draw control of the second period and on that possession Ricchiazzi tallied her 100^th goal of the season to cut the deficit to 6-3.  Hensley and Johnson add a goal each over the next eight minutes to bring UC within a goal a 6-5.  The Ravens looked to extend their lead, however, Mia Bosah came in between the pipes and made a pair of saves to keep UC within a goal.  A minute later, Wharton found Johnson for the equalizer with 3:19 remaining.  In the closing minute of the half, Johnson connected with Wharton for the go-ahead goal putting UC in front 7-6 at the break.

The two traded goals to open the third quarter before Tate Connected with Hensley for a goal to make it 9-7 with 9:48 left.  The Ravens added three straight goals to take a 10-9 edge into the fourth quarter.  Just over a minute into the fourth quarter Tate went upper corner to convert a free position attempt to even the score at 10-10 with 13:27 left.  Trailing by one, Hensley scooped a loose ball and put it home to tie the game at 11-11 with 8:39 remaining.  Cumberlands had a couple opportunities to take the lead but couldn't convert as Benedictine netted three goals in the final three minutes for the 14-11 final.

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