FRANKLIN – For the first time in program history, the Franklin women's lacrosse team saw a match go all the way into double overtime. And with their three captains putting in massive shifts, the Grizzlies were able to collect their first win of the season on Monday (Apr. 14) afternoon.
 
Sophomore captain Abby Moore scored the tying goal with less than 10 seconds to play in regulation and fellow captain Addie Whitman buried the game-winner 30 seconds into double overtime and the Grizzlies (1-6) beat Division II Ursuline (1-11) 11-10.
 
How it Happened
Down by two less than two minutes into the game, the Grizzlies came alive with three goals over the final 2:23 of the opening period with Whitman scoring twice and Moore netting once. Down 4-3 after one quarter, Franklin got even with an Aubrey Small goal 77 seconds into the second period, kicking off a frame that saw the Grizzlies out-score the Arrows 6-0 to take a 9-4 lead into the break.
 
The halftime break proved to be just what the Arrows needed, as Ursuline kept Franklin off the board for the majority of the second half, and took a 10-9 lead with 6:14 to go in the game. With time winding down in the fourth, Franklin was presented with a golden chance to tie the game when Moore was awarded a free position shot with nine seconds to play.
 
The sophomore midfielder broke in from a bad angle and lofted a shot just inside the far post to even things up and guarantee extra lacrosse.
 
Ursuline nearly ended the game 33 seconds into the first overtime with a free position shot of their own, but Catherine Scott shut down what would be the only shot on goal in the first overtime. Whitman controlled the opening draw in double overtime and brought the game to a close, slicing through the Ursuline defense and beating the goalkeeper low just 30 ticks into the period.
 
Inside the Box Score
-Whitman was all over the field, potting five goals and handing out one assist for a team-high six points. The Franklin-native added 14 shot attempts, seven shots on goal, six ground balls and 11 draw controls in an overall dominant performance.
-Moore buried four goals and supported the Grizzlies with four ground balls, five caused turnovers and two draw controls while going 3-for-3 in free position shots.
-Franklin's third captain, junior Maddie Cary, was a force on defense as she led the Grizzlies with seven ground balls and six caused turnovers.
-Scott collected the first win of her Franklin career, stopping seven shots in goal.
-Franklin finished with a 31-28 edge in ground balls collected.
 
Up Next
The Grizzlies are back in conference action on Wednesday (Apr. 16) afternoon, hitting the road for a meeting with the Anderson Ravens. The opening draw is set for 6:00 p.m.