SELINSGROVE, Pa. - Susquehanna University's sophomore midfielder Sarah Wright (Princeton, N.J./Princeton HS) notched two goals and one assist, but host Susquehanna lost a Landmark Conference game to Drew University, 16–5, on Senior Day at Sassafras Fields on April 18.

Three others netted a goal apiece for Susquehanna (6–6, 0–4 Landmark), including senior midfielder Katelyn Deese (Malvern, Pa./Great Valley), who was playing in her final collegiate home game. Deese caused a turnover and added one draw control and a game-high seven groundballs against Drew (8–6, 4–0 Landmark).

Sophomore midfielder Sara Franckowiak (Flemington, N.J./Hunterdon Central) and freshman midfielder Erin Dyer (West Caldwell, N.J./James Caldwell) both scored a goal and made an assist.

Trailing 2–0, Desse put the Crusaders on the board just over seven minutes into play on a pass from Franckowiak. The visiting squad responded to find the back of the net once before Dyer answered with an Orange and Maroon goal on a free-position shot.

Also playing in her final game at Sassafras Fields, Cindy Wilson (West Chester, Pa./Henderson) won a draw control with 17 minutes, 16 seconds remaining in the first period of play that led to Wright feeding Franckowiak the ball, good for the Crusaders final goal of the half. Drew led, 11–3, at the break.

The Rangers opened the second stint of play with three straight before Wright scored back-to-back goals. Dyer assisted on her first, but Wright drove in her second, unassisted.

The visiting squad managed to net a pair of goals before time expired to earn a 16–5 win.

The Crusaders third and final senior Meredith Tompeck (Randolph, N.J./Randolph) suffered the loss in goal despite making a game-high 12 saves in all 60 minutes.

Next Game for Susquehanna: Saturday, April 25, at Moravian (Landmark Conference game), 12:00 p.m.

2009-04-18