Asher Kerr, SDA
- Box Score
11
WinnerUSCUSC14-3,9-1 Pac-12
6
Arizona StateASU5-12,3-7 Pac-12
Winner
USCUSC
14-3,9-1 Pac-12
11
Final
6
Arizona StateASU
5-12,3-7 Pac-12
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC USC | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| Arizona State ASU | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Game Recap: Lacrosse | | Max Campodall’Orto, Media Relations Intern
TEMPE, Ariz. – Sun Devil Lacrosse (5-12, 3-7 Pac-12)dropped their final game of the season against No. 20 USC Trojans, 6-11. Before the game, Arizona State celebrated their six graduating seniors: team manager Talia Massi, goalkeeper Lindsey Spies, midfielder Kaylon Buckner, midfielder Brynn Holohan, attacker Anna Winkeler and attacker Katie Brodsky.
The Sun Devils now turn their focus to the Pac-12 Tournament. ASUenters the tournament as the No. 4 seed and will travel to Berkeley where they will face No. 5 seeded California on Wednesday, May 3 at 4:30 P.M. MST. The game will be broadcast live on the Pac-12 Network.
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Notables
- Senior Kaylon Buckner scored her 32nd and 33rd goal for the Sun Devils this season, a team high. She is also the season leader in points and the team's all-time leader in draw controls.
- With her two goals, Buckner has taken the lead as the team leader in goals scored during conference play with 19, passing Mina Scott (18).
- Greta Stahl has 11 goals on the season, hercollegiate career high. She scored a total of 6 goals in her 4 year career at Northwestern.
- Freshman Lydia Oldknow scored her 16th and 17th goals of the season.
- USC has been held to 11 or less points only 7 times this season including this match.
- The Sun Devils finish the regular season with a 93.5% clear percentage.
Game Summary
The Trojans opened the game with a quick goal, putting the Sun Devils down 0-1. Next, Arizona State was hampered by a few foul calls but did not allow Southern California to grow their lead thanks to two saves by goalie Katie Vahle. USC then went on a run, scoring three goals in the final 4:30 of the first quarter. The first quarter ended with USC up 4-0.
The second quarter began with a save by Vahle which was taken down the field by the Sun Devils who scored their first goal of the game. Mina Scott assisted Kaylon Buckner for her 32nd goal of the season, decreasing the Trojan lead to 3, 4-1. ASU continued to push the pace and scored another goal in which Annie Haley assisted Greta Stahl to make the score 4-2. The Trojan's quickly responded with a goal of their own, now 5-2. ASU turned it around quickly and scored a goal of their own thanks to Lydia Oldknow, making the score 5-3 with USC still leading. A foul by ASU gave USC a free position shot which they converted putting ASU down three, 6-3. Buckner responded with a goal of her own, her second in the game and her 33rd on the season, shrinking the Trojans' lead to two, 6-4. The Trojans then ran downfield and answered back with another goal, putting them up 3, 7-4. A yellow card called against Vahle left the Trojans with a free position shot on an empty net which they capitalized on, ending the half with the Trojans leading the Sun Devils 8-4.
The third began with another goal from Oldknow, her 17th on the season, making the score 8-5 with USC in the lead. Following a number of possession changes, the Trojans recovered a ground ball in ASU territory and took it down the field for a goal to make it 9-5.
The fourth quarter of action started with a draw control by Buckner who took it down the field into USC territory. A foul called on USC gave ASU a free position shot for Scott who scored a goal making it 9-6. USC quickly added on another goal, growing their lead to four again, 10-6. The Trojans scored with just 37 seconds left in the game, making the final score 11-6.
Quotes
Head Coach Taryn VanThof
On her first senior night as a coach…
"Senior night is always sad but exciting. It's bittersweet, you know. Getting these kids out on their home field for the last time but at the same time recognizing how much they've done well while wearing a Sun Devil Jersey."
On how the Sun Devils were able to respond following a 4 point first quarter by USC…
"We talked about discipline in our sets like making sure we're running through our sets for a full 60 seconds and not just 10 seconds and looking for the first opportunity. We wanted to capitalize on momentum and move the ball more than just once."
On what the team hopes to improve on before the Pac-12 Tournament…
"Some efficiency on the offensive end. I think we took just as many shots as them (USC). We were right there in terms of shooting the ball, it's now about capitalizing and finishing on those opportunities."
Kaylon Buckner
On playing on Senior Night…
"It's definitely a lot of mixed emotions. I'm super excited to be a Sun Devil. I'm always proud to wear the fork on my chest and I think that's something I'll carry with me for the rest of my life. Sun Devils for life!"
On confidence going into the tournament…
"I'm feeling very confident in my teammates. I think we're going to trust the process. This season might not show what we're capable of as the numbers go, but as a team we're all super close. We all love each other. If we just go together we can accomplish anything."
On tying the mark for most games played as a Sun Devil today…
"This was actually the first time I found out about it. Hearing that, I am super blessed and thankful to be a part of this program. From the start, I've taken every day with a positive attitude and take that grind and roll with it. It's not always easy, but I just keep pushing forward and stay in the present, and I think that's something that will stay with me for the rest of my life. I'm super proud to be a Sun Devil."
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