A Repeat Within Reach as Trent Advances to OUA Women's Lacrosse Final
/By Scott Arnold
The Trent Excalibur women's lacrosse team is one win away from defending its provincial title after defeating the Guelph Gryphons 20-13 in Saturday's OUA semifinal at Justin Chiu Stadium.
The Trent Excalibur are off to the oua women’s lacrosse final on sunday as they look to defend their title and repeat as champs. (photo via instagram @trentexcalibur)
Trent took a 5-2 lead after the opening quarter before Guelph battled back in the second, outscoring the Excalibur 5-4 to make it a 9-7 game at halftime. Trent then took control in the third quarter, scoring seven unanswered goals to build a 16-7 advantage heading into the final frame.
The Gryphons scored six goals in the fourth quarter, but Trent added four of its own to secure the seven-goal victory.
Maddy Baxter led the Excalibur with eight goals and an assist for nine points. Kylea Dobson recorded three goals and three assists, while Meg Hiltz also scored three times. Natalie Fournier added two goals, with Abby Hiltz, Tyler McDonald, Olivia Grosjean and Abby Drinkwalter each finding the back of the net.
Goaltender Sav Musto made seven saves as Trent outshot Guelph 23-20.
The defending champion Excalibur will play for gold on Sunday, October 18th at 2pm, at Justin Chiu Stadium, against Wilfred Laurier who beat Queen’s in the other semifinal by a score of 11-7.
Championship Schedule
Sunday, October 18th
12pm: Bronze medal game — Queen’s vs Guelph
2pm: Gold medal game —Wilfred Laurier vs Trent
