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Furious Mid-Game Run, Alden Kick Save Helps Bobcats Make Program History at Niagara
4/12/2025 5:34:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
Coan breaks program single-season draw mark as Quinnipiac earns first road win at Niagara
HAMDEN, Conn. — Shannon Alden made a kick save with just over a minute remaining, Mary Hage scooped up the loose ground ball and the Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team was able to run out the remaining 68 seconds, clinching its first-ever win at Niagara on Saturday afternoon in an instant classic.
The Bobcats found themselves down four in the second quarter but the visitors would quickly flip the script, going on a 10-3 run that spanned 29:37 of game action to give themselves a 12-9 lead with 9:11 remaining.
The theatrics were just beginning, however, as the hosts who were celebrating Senior Day flew back, scoring the next three goals in 1:12 to tie the game at 12 with just under five minutes to play.
Abby Wise would regain the Bobcat advantage in what would be the game-winning tally, driving through traffic to give Quinnipiac its final goal and all it would need offensively to close out the 13-12 scoreline.
After a Bobcat draw control win and turnover caused by a stout Niagara defensive possession, the Purple Eagle attacker drove to the middle to fire her shot but the left knee of Alden got in the way and Quinnipiac was able to run out the rest of the clock.
STATS AND NOTES
Quinnipiac returns home on Wednesday for its final regular season game in Hamden, hosting another Buffalo area foe in Canisius. First draw is slated for 3 p.m.
The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
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For an inside look at the Quinnipiac women's lacrosse program, be sure to follow it on social media @QU_WLAX or go to gobobcats.com/wlax.
SHANNON ALDEN ARE YOU SERIOUS?!#BobcatNation x #NCAALAX pic.twitter.com/pYnPXAC3Tp
— Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse (@QU_WLAX) April 12, 2025
The Bobcats found themselves down four in the second quarter but the visitors would quickly flip the script, going on a 10-3 run that spanned 29:37 of game action to give themselves a 12-9 lead with 9:11 remaining.
Give Mia her hat trick 🎩🎩🎩#BobcatNation x #NCAALAX pic.twitter.com/8guTgCKz6j
— Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse (@QU_WLAX) April 12, 2025
The theatrics were just beginning, however, as the hosts who were celebrating Senior Day flew back, scoring the next three goals in 1:12 to tie the game at 12 with just under five minutes to play.
Abby Wise would regain the Bobcat advantage in what would be the game-winning tally, driving through traffic to give Quinnipiac its final goal and all it would need offensively to close out the 13-12 scoreline.
Ella causes the turnover! Wise finishes!
— Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse (@QU_WLAX) April 12, 2025
'CATS BACK IN FRONT!#BobcatNation x #NCAALAX pic.twitter.com/CzCi2Qmeua
After a Bobcat draw control win and turnover caused by a stout Niagara defensive possession, the Purple Eagle attacker drove to the middle to fire her shot but the left knee of Alden got in the way and Quinnipiac was able to run out the rest of the clock.
STATS AND NOTES
- Sophia Coan became the new single-season draw control recordholder, breaking Sophia Iaccino's mark from 2021. She finished the day with six, increasing her season total to 67.
- The Bobcats as a team recording 16 wins in 27 tries at the draw circle, one off its season best and the most they've corralled since Feb. 12 against Central Connecticut.
- Cate Bendowski became the fourth Bobcat to reach 40 points this season, finishing the day with two goals and two assists.
- It is the first time since the 2011 campaign that the Bobcats have had four players with 40-plus points and the fourth time in program history overall. They are also the only team in the MAAC with that distinction.
- Mia Delmond finished the day with a hat trick, while EllaGrace Delmond added a pair of goals and two assists. Both of their season goal totals sit at 37, tied for the team lead and they're both tied with Tiffany Manzi (2009) for 14th most in a single season.
- Abby Wise climbed into a tie for eighth in a single season with her 25th assist of the season. She is one point away from the Bobcat 50-point club, which currently has 19 members in program history.
- Alden's eighth win between the pipes brings her into a tie for fifth in single-season wins in program history.
- Ava Clemson potted her first goal as a Bobcat, starting the run in the second quarter.
Quinnipiac returns home on Wednesday for its final regular season game in Hamden, hosting another Buffalo area foe in Canisius. First draw is slated for 3 p.m.
The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
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For an inside look at the Quinnipiac women's lacrosse program, be sure to follow it on social media @QU_WLAX or go to gobobcats.com/wlax.
Team Stats
BOBCATS
NIA
Shots
28
26
Turnovers
16
19
Caused Turnovers
8
11
Draw Controls
16
11
Free-Position Shots
5
4
Ground Balls
12
14
Game Leaders
G
3
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
2
CT
2
G
2
A
2
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
2
G
2
A
2
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
0
Players Mentioned
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