Tiffin University fell in its GLIAC women's lacrosse opener 12-11 at the University of Findlay in a close battle. The Dragons fall to 2-4, 0-1 in the GLIAC.
Tiffin managed just 2 goals in the second half. With TU up 10-9 at the 26:51 mark, Findlay scored 3 unanswered goals, two of them on power plays. TU was called for 5 yellow cards in the game, 4 in the second half, giving the Oilers numerous man-up opportunities.
Findlay held a 27-23 shot advantage but TU managed only 4 shots on goal after the 26:51 mark, including just 2 shots on goal in the final 16:00 before Tori Nelson finally got TU on the scoreboard with just 11 seconds left.
Findlay also held a 27-21 ground ball edge, while the two teams were 12-12 on draw controls. Findlay held a 5-2 edge in draws in the second half.
Emily Roussel had 3 goals and an assist, while Gina Abulone had 2 goals and an assist. Nelson had 3 goals, 6 draw controls, and 4 ground balls. Amanda Flotteron added 2 goals and an assist while Morgan Sherley also had a goal. Kat Schneeberger took the loss, making 3 saves in 60 minutes.