Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/29/13
In a game in which neither team ever led by more than two goals, Temple held on for a 7-6 win at Saint Joseph’s (6-4, 0-1) in the Atlantic 10 opener this afternoon. The Owls (6-4, 1-0) got two goals from Charlotte Swavola (Cheltenham), including the game-winner with less than five minutes remaining.
Summer Jaros (Bishop Shanahan) also put in two goals for Temple, scoring them back-to-back during a key stretch that broke open a 4-4 tie in the second half. Stephany Parcell (Interboro) and Molly Seefried (Abington) each scored a goal and recorded an assist for the Owls, while Meghan Clothier made four saves to record the win.
Sophomore midfielder Julia Falcone (West Chester East) scored her team-leading 21st goal of the season and second of the game to bring the Saint Joseph’s women’s lacrosse team to within one goal with 1:16 remaining in regulation, but Temple would win the final draw and maintain possession as time expired.
Division III
Roman 19, Ramapo 9
Attack Becca Wood Cherry Hill East) led the Profs with seven goals.
