TACOMA, Washington – Abby Stranahan scored a career-high seven goals, but the Puget Sound lacrosse team lost to Whitman, 23-18, in Baker Stadium Sunday afternoon. It was the Loggers' final home game of the season.
 
Stranahan scored Puget Sound's first two goals of the game, and she added three more goals in the second quarter. After a 6-6 tie\ through the first 15 minutes of the game, Whitman took a 7-6 lead less than 30 seconds into the second quarter.
 
However, Stranahan evened up the score just one minute later. After Beatrice Bridge earned the ensuing draw control, Stranahan drew a foul on the Blues. Her shot off the free-position attempt was saved, but she quickly scooped up the loose ball and scored to give the Loggers an 8-7 lead.
 
Undeterred, the Blues went on a 5-0 run and took a 13-9 lead into halftime.
 
Whitman led for the entire second half, but Puget Sound never gave up the fight. Late in the third quarter, Puget Sound scored three goals in a 30-second span. Lauren Mastin scored off a pass from Hayden Hotchkiss, cutting Whitman's lead to 15-10.
 
Hotchkiss then won the following draw control, sprinted down the middle of the field, and found Stranahan open to beat the goalkeeper.
 
In a case of deja vu, Hotchkiss won the ensuing draw control, sprinted down the field, and hit Stranahan with a pass to score again. 

Hotchkiss finished the game with a goal and three assists. Beatrice Bridge and Emily LaRiviere each scored four goals. 
 
The Loggers are on the road next week to take on Pacific (April 23) and Willamette (April 24).