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Women’s Lacrosse 2008-09 Game Recaps

Record: 3W and 6L

04-20-2009

Cayuga at Broome CC

W 8-7

Down by a goal at halftime, the Lady Spartans fought back to force a tie, temporarily inch ahead, then pull away for good in an 8-7 win over host Broome Community College. Alisha Brooks led the offense with 3 goals and 3 assists for Cayuga, which evened the score at 5-5, then took 6-5, 7-6 and 8-6 leads. Broome CC led 5-4 at halftime, and later got back to within 1 at the end by scoring with 31 seconds left in the game.

04-18-2009

Dean College vs. Cayuga

L 7-8

The Lady Spartans were filled with diappointment against visiting Dean College as they let the win get away. Dismal execution and inaccurate shooting cost the Spartans their second win of the season. Despite their poor performance the game remained close. Unfortunately, the Spartans allowed too many goals and were only able to find the back of the net 7 times on 23 shots. Alisha Brooks tallied 5 goals. Laura Iwanicki and Sherri Stanton both had a goal. Gabe Palmieri had 10 saves in the loss.

04-16-2009

Jefferson CC vs. Cayuga

L 5-21

After a long period between games, the Lady Spartans came out flat at home against the Cannoneers. Jefferson jumped out to a quick lead and poured it on for the entire first half. Cayuga tried to stop the bleeding but too many turnovers only made things worse and the first half score was 15 to 1 in favor of the visitors. The Spartans regrouped during half time and got their offense going scoring 4 more goals but the lead was too much to overcome. Alisha Brooks continued her scoring ways with 3 goals and both Ashley Simmons and Arielle LeBlanc contributed with a goal. Gabe Palmieri played well in goal with 22 saves in the loss.

03-31-2009

Cayuga at Onondaga CC

L 1-22

The Spartans traveled to Onondaga for their next match up against a very talented Lazer team. Things started well for the Lady Spartans, holding Onondaga goaless for the first several minutes. Unfortunately, the defense could not sustain their opening pressure and the Lazers took the lead. Cayuga tried to jump start their offense but could not find their rhythm against a very tough Lazer defense. The Spartans played hard for the entire game but only Laura Iwanicki found the net. Gabe Palmieri saw a lot of action, showing great reflexes and toughness for her 18 saves.

03-28-2009

Erie CC vs. Cayuga

W 14-6

The Kats of Erie CC made their way down the thruway to battle the Lady Spartans and took the lead early. The Spartans battled back and had a 7-5 lead by the end of the first half. The scoring did not stop in the second half and the game ended in the first win of the season for Cayuga. Leading the way were Alisha Brooks with 7 goals and Laura Iwanicki scoring 5 goals. Hannah Brooks and Emily Reynolds each scored to bring the total to 14. Gabe Palmieri again was tough and determined between the pipes as she made 19 saves, only allowed one goal in the second half.

03-25-2009

Cayuga at Herkimer CC

L 2-17

The Lady Spartans traveled to Herkimer CC to take on an experienced Generals team. In the end that experience proved too much for the Spartans as they fell behind early and were never able to mount a comeback. Alisha Brooks tallied the only two goals for the Spartans and Gabe Palmieri continued her outstanding display of goal tending with 25 saves!

03-21-2009

Finger Lakes CC vs. Cayuga

L 7-12

The Lady Spartans opened up their 2009 season against Finger Lakes CC. Both teams struggled keeping possession, the scoring went back in the first half but FLCC pulled away in the end. Costly turnovers and inconsistent passing proved too much to overcome. Alisha Brooks and Hannah Bennett lead the Spartans offensively with 2 goals a piece. Emily Reynolds, Sherri Stanton, and Laurd Iwanicki each had a goal in the loss. The Spartans bright spot was in goal, where Gabe Palmieri had 17 saves in spite of never having played goalie or lacrosse before.