Army Breaks Scoring Records in Wire-to-Wire Win

Wednesday, February 21

West Point, NY

3 PM

Army West Point

2-1

CCSU

0-2

CCSU

Army West Point

Army Breaks Scoring Records in Wire-to-Wire Win

February 21, 2018 | Women's Lacrosse

Box Score

WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Army West Point women's lacrosse team set new program records for scoring in its 21-4 victory over Central Connecticut State on Wednesday afternoon at Michie Stadium.

In addition to breaking the programs single-game goals record of 20 versus Howard on March 22, 2016, the Black Knights' 15 scores in the first half were also a program-high. The previous best also came against the Bison as the Cadet potted 12 in the first half.

The first 30 minutes of the contest were dominated by the Black Knights, who outshot their opponent 23-5, collected 15-of-17 draw controls and were a perfect 3-for-3 in free position shots.

Today marked just the third-time Army has broken the 15-goal threshold, having also accomplished this feat at Presbyterian with a 16-3 road win on March 14, 2016, and with a 20-8 victory over the Bison of Howard.

Army scored game's first 11 goals through 17:35. This offensive showcase was highlighted by the Black Knights netting four goals over a span of 1:21. Rookie Megan Raftery began the run by weaving through the Blue Devils' defense and beating the goalkeeper at the 16:23 mark in the first half.

Senior co-captain Amy Johnston made the play of the game 15 seconds later after acrobatically hauling in a pass from Maddie Miller before turning and firing the ball into the cage. Eleven seconds later, first-year Jackie Brattan controlled the draw and headed down the alley for her first of the contest to push the lead to 8-0.

Of the 11 Cadets who netted a goal in the game, Rachel Hornick, Raftery and Brattan all recorded hat tricks. Hornick posted a game-high six points, while Raftery followed closely behind with five. Miller and Hornick tied for the most assists in the game with three.

ARMY HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES

Army improved to 3-0 in the all-time series against Central Connecticut State.
The Black Knights broke program records in goals in a single game (21) and goals in a half (15).
Army eclipsed the 15-goal plateau for the third time in program history.
The team's 21 goals tied a Patriot League high for the season.
Army set league-highs in points (33) and assists (12) for the 2018 campaign.
Miller and Hornick have notched a goal and an assist in each of the team's first three games this season.
Hornick recorded the 11th hat trick of her career.
Raftery and Brattan posted the first hat tricks of their careers.
All four of Army's goalies made a save in the contest.
Mikayla Bergin and Cameron Manor both netted the first goals of their collegiate careers.