March 26, 2010

Box Score

FAIRFAX, Va. - Nine points (7G, 2A) from senior midfielder Ali Flury carried the Denver Pioneers past the George Mason Patriots by a final score of 17-9 in nonconference women's lacrosse action on Friday afternoon at George Mason Stadium.

The Patriots fell behind early and were unable to catch up. Denver took a 4-0 lead with 10:59 remaining in the first half after an unassisted goal by sophomore attacker Lauren Ciccomascolo. After the Patriots took a timeout, sophomore midfielder Emily Ellisen scored with 10:36 left in the first half to cut the deficit to three. George Mason cut the deficit to two goals at 5-3 and 7-5 but was unable to close the gap.

Senior attacker Megan Udovich came off the bench to score three goals to lead the Patriots' attack. Junior Madalyn Jamison added to her team-leading assist total with two in the contest. Senior goalkeeper Sara Longobucco played all 60 minutes and made eight saves.

Flury led the Pioneers in goals with seven. Senior attacker Lexi Sanders tallied a game-high seven assists. Sophomore Ashley Harman and senior Katie Gold split time in goal for Denver. Harman started and played the first 46 minutes, while Gold played the final 14 minutes.

Mason's overall record dropped to 3-5 following the loss. Denver improved to 7-3 with the win.

George Mason returns to the field on Sunday with a 12 p.m. game against California at George Mason Stadium. The contest will be Mason's third in the past five days.

Individual tickets to women's lacrosse games cost $5 for adults and $2 for youth, senior citizens and George Mason University faculty and staff. All full-time enrolled students at George Mason University will be admitted free with a valid Mason student ID. Tickets will be available for purchase at the entrance to George Mason Stadium one hour prior to the start of the game.