#1 Boston College was leading Denver women’s lacrosse, 9-5, at the end of the third quarter when the match was called due to inclement weather. The temperature was 15 degrees and falling with a wind chill of zero with flurries fast approaching when the match was called in the Eagles’ favor.
Denver played BC even the first quarter, 2-2, but the Eagles had possession most of the second quarter and were powered by four consecutive goals to build a 9-5 advantage at the break. As conditions deteriorated, neither team could score during the third period and play was halted.
Charlotte Boote from behind the back! 😱 pic.twitter.com/9DJ8cIGaND
— Denver Women’s Lacrosse (@DU_WLAX) March 9, 2022
BC outshot DU 12-9 but DU won the groundball battle, 18-11. BC star Charlotte North had 4 goals and an assist for the Eagles. Kayla Derose led DU with 2 goals on the day.
Final after 3 Quarters due to temperature.
Wind chill is at 2 degrees Fahrenheit. pic.twitter.com/3TcztQUYxV
— Denver Women’s Lacrosse (@DU_WLAX) March 9, 2022
Less than ideal conditions but a well-played game by Denver against a national powerhouse. Next up for Denver is a trip to play Michigan Sunday in Ann Arbor, Michigan where, hopefully, better weather will prevail.
Finish the game! No one is cold, everyone is running!
No such thing as bad weather. Just bad gear. Equipment manager lost the game today.
Honestly, the Pios were lucky the game was called at 3 quarters . 9-5 is a very respectable scoreline loss to a top ranked program (the Pios’ typically lose to top 5 w-lax programs by about 10 goals).
Kudos to Liza Kelly (and DU) for getting the BC Eagles to come all the way out to Denver for a single game. It’s too bad the weather didn’t cooperate – lacrosse is not a winter sport.