Williamsburg, KY – The second-ranked Patriots women's lacrosse team erased a four-goal fourth quarter deficit, however, it wasn't enough as the fell to top-ranked Benedictine 16-15 in overtime Tuesday night at the UC Lacrosse Complex.  With the win, the Ravens move to 5-0 on the season, while the Patriots move to 8-1.
 
Ashlee Baker led the way with four goals, two assists, and four ground balls, while Emma Rittman added six points, five draw controls and four ground balls.  Anna Lobbezoo and Kaitlyn Friel notched two goals and an assist each.  Mikayla Kimsey finished with 13 saves, including seven in the first quarter.

The Ravens controlled the possession early, however, three saves from Kimsey kept the game scoreless.  The sophomore also started a transition that was capped off when Friel connected with Allison Joines for a goal giving Cumberlands the early advantage.  Lobbezoo added a goal two minutes later to extend the lead, before Rittman put a well-placed shot into the back of the cage making it 3-0.  Cumberlands defense tallied a pair of caused turnovers, while Kimsey made a late save giving the Patriots the 3-1 advantage after the first quarter.

Benedictine score three straight goals to open the second quarter before Rittman found a cutting Lenora DeVries for a goal tying the game at 4-4.  Minutes later, Cumberlands tallied back-to-back foal from DeVries and Friel to take an 6-5 lead with 6:00 remaining.  The Raven netted four straight goals to take a 9-6 lead into the break.

UC won the opening draw control of the third quarter as Rittman connected with Baker for the goal to pull the Patriots within two at 9-7.  Baker tallied a goal and an assists as both teams traded goals making it 11-9 with 12:35 left.  The two teams traded goals two more times, before a late goal by the Ravens made it 14-11 heading into the fourth quarter.

The Ravens extended their lead to 15-11 with 13:20 remaining, before Cumberlands started to rally.  Kimsey made a save and on the ensuing transition Joines found Friel for a man-up goal pulling UC within three, 15-12.  Baker and Hadac each notched a caused turnover before Baker converted back-to-back free position goals to make it 15-14 with 4:51 remaining.  The score remained that way until under two minutes remained when Baker forced a turnover to give UC possession.  On that possession Rittman dodged in and netted the equalizer, tying the game at 15-15 with 1:11 remaining.  UC won the draw control, however, couldn't convert a shot as the game went into overtime.

In overtime, Cumberlands won the opening draw control but the Ravens defense forced a turnover.  After a failed clear by UC, Lorelei Siegel scored the game-winning goal with 1:24 remaining for the 16-15 final.
 
Cumberlands returns to the field Saturday, March 14^th, when they host #6 Life. That game is set for 12 p.m. with live video available here.
 
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