FROSTBURG, Md. - Despite an early goal from junior Holly Van Wie, Frostburg State could not withstand the offense of Lychnburg as the Bobcats dropped the game 4-1 on Wednesday night. Lynchburg sits just outside the top 20 as they are receiving votes in the Penn Monto/NFHCA Division III Coaches Top-20 Poll.
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Frostburg's lone goal came from an impressive play, freshman Gabby Rachuba found Holly Van Wie with a pass that went through a defender's legs and Van Wie put it past the keeper to take a 1-0 lead.
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The Bobcats (1-4) were only able to generate one shot in the first half and five for the game. While the Hornets managed to have 16 shots.
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At the 30:16 mark Lynchburg's (5-0) Jackie Lerro had a 40 yard breakaway down the middle of the field and slotted the shot past a diving senior keeper Nichole Leighty.
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Leighty finished the night with six saves. Sophomore goalkeeper Sierra Smizer came into the contest at 50:11 and finished the night with one save.
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In the second half, the Bobcats could not keep up with the offense of Lynchburg as they scored three goals in the second half.
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Freshman Sam Coffey had an opportunity to score at 52:43 but was blocked by the Hornet's Laurel Nicks and the rebound attempt at 52:49 was saved again by Nicks.
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Lynchburg had a total of 16 penalty corners compared to Frostburg's two.
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The Bobcats are back in action Saturday as the host Hendrix at 11:00 a.m.
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