BRUNSWICK, Maine – The Bowdoin College women's lacrosse team couldn't recover from a first-half deficit and dropped a 12-7 decision to Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon at Ryan Field. The 23^rd-ranked Polar Bears fall to 8-6 (4-5 NESCAC) while the fourth-ranked Cardinals move to 11-2 (6-2 NESCAC).
 
Game Highlights

• The Cardinals used a suffocating defensive effort in the first half to build an 8-2 advantage in the opening half.
• Wesleyan held Bowdoin to just one goal over the opening 29:49, but a late tally by Molly Reed made it a six-goal game at the break.
• The Cardinals opened the second half on a 4-1 run, pushing their lead to as many as nine goals.
• Bowdoin used a late charge to cut into the Wesleyan lead, getting two fourth-quarter goals apiece from Ellie Schofield and Reed to cut the final margin to five.

By The Numbers

• Molly Reed (4) and Ellie Schofield (3) accounted for Bowdoin's scoring on the afternoon.
• Emelia Krakora had five draw controls and four ground balls, while Reed finished with five ground balls.
• Grace Harvey had three caused turnovers, two draws, and an assist for Bowdoin.
• Izzy Cisneros made seven saves in goal for the Polar Bears.

Up Next

• Bowdoin will host Tufts in its regular season finale on Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m.