STONY BROOK, N.Y. – Stony Brook women's lacrosse defeated a nationally-ranked opponent for the seventh time this season, topping No. 22 Johns Hopkins, 15-7, in front of a record crowd on
Kylie Ohlmiller Bobblehead Night at LaValle Stadium on Friday.
The official attendance for the contest was 3,123
– a new single-game program record. With the win, the Seawolves improve to 13-0 (4-0 AE) so far in 2018.
Senior captain
Kylie Ohlmiller (Islip, N.Y.) led the way for the program, recording 11 total points in the victory.
QUOTING HEAD COACH Joe Spallina
"This was a dangerous game, Johns Hopkins is a very good team. The crowd was buzzing tonight; it was an incredible atmosphere for a college lacrosse game. We haven't played in a really competitive game in awhile, so I thought this was a good opportunity for us to play against a great team. For the most part, we answered the bell and I was proud of our effort."
HIGHLIGHTS
- Kylie Ohlmiller's 11-point performance marks the highest of her 2018 season, and second-most in her Stony Brook career. The senior attack scored six goals to go along with five points in the win.
- Taryn Ohlmiller (Islip, N.Y.) tied a season-high with four goals, adding one assist for five total points.
- Courtney Murphy (Shirley, N.Y.) added two goals and one assist for three points, and Samantha DiSalvo (Lynbrook, N.Y.) chipped in with one goal and one assist for two points.
- Ally Kennedy (North Babylon, N.Y.) and Emma Schait (Seaford, N.Y.) both added a goal in the win, while Tiffany Zullo (Ronkonkoma, N.Y.) assisted on one goal.
- Anna Tesoriero (Huntington, N.Y.) allowed just seven goals and made 10 saves – the second most stops of her 2018 season.
- Brooke Gubitosi (East Northport, N.Y.), Tesoriero and Kennedy all forced three turnovers in the win.
NOTES
- With six goals and five assists, Kylie Ohlmiller moves just 12 total points away from breaking the NCAA Division I career record, and 12 assists away from the NCAA Division I career mark for helpers.
- Stony Brook held a 32-28 shots advantage, and won 12 of 24 draw controls.
- The Seawolves caused 12 turnovers, and picked up 25 total ground balls.
- With the win, Stony Brook remains one of only two undefeated Division I teams.
- The Seawolves are now 4-3 all-time vs. Johns Hopkins
NEXT UP: NEW HAMPSHIRE (Senior Day)
- Stony Brook returns to action at LaValle Stadium on Sunday, April 15, hosting New Hampshire in America East action at 12 p.m. for "Senior Day."
- To purchase tickets to all Stony Brook home contests at LaValle Stadium, click here or call 631-632-WOLF.