SPOKANE, Wash. – Eastern Oregon University women's lacrosse struggled to find its offensive rhythm on Sunday, falling 19-2 to Whitman College at Whitworth Pine Bowl.
The Mountaineers found themselves in an early hole as Whitman jumped out to a 7-0 lead after the first quarter. EOU managed to get on the board in the second quarter with a goal from Claire Bever, assisted by Jade McCoy, but the Blues continued to dominate possession, taking a 12-1 advantage into halftime.
Penni McKean added Eastern Oregon's only other goal in the fourth quarter, with Sydney Vopat providing the assist. The Mountaineers were limited to just 10 shots in the game, compared to Whitman's 31.
Goalkeeper Addi Bomberger recorded five saves in the loss. Claire Bever and McKean led EOU's offense with one goal each, while Jade McCoy and Vopat tallied assists.
Whitman's balanced attack featured multiple scorers, with Sarah Hawkins and Gracie Maulik each recording six points. The Blues controlled the draw, winning 18 draw controls to EOU's three.
Eastern Oregon will look to regroup as return home on Saturday for their Senior Day matchup with Lewis & Clark College.