TACOMA, Wash. - - Logger lacrosse faced a tough opponent on Friday, falling 17-3 to Kalamazoo College in a physical matchup.

How It Happened

After a scoreless opening quarter for the Loggers, the momentum shifted early in the second quarter thanks to Maggie Ott, who jumpstarted the transition. She recorded a caused turnover and a ground ball to start the push forward. The work paid off as Piper Lewis found the back of the net on a free position attempt to get Puget Sound on the board.

The Loggers closed the half with a sharp offensive sequence. In the final 30 seconds of the half, Ott turned playmaker, delivering an assist to Cat Schilli, who beat the keeper, adding another for the Loggers heading into the break.

Puget Sound continued with high energy, scoring in the opening minute of the third quarter. Capitalizing on a man-up opportunity, Pier Pomeroy notched a goal fueled by perseverance. Pomeroy's shot narrowly crossed the line despite the effort from the Hornet's goalie, marking the Loggers' third tally of the day.

Lewis led the offensive pressure for the Loggers, finishing with four shots on goal and one successful free-position conversion. Ott anchored both ends of the field with 3 caused turnovers and one assist. Pomeroy provided the spark in the second half with a hard-fought goal.

What Happens Next

The Loggers travel to Oregon for their next matchup against Linfield on Saturday, April 4, at 1 PM.