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Stetson: Hatters Fall to Holy Cross 14-8

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  via Stetson press release – photo by Steve Simoneau   Baker Earl scored five goals to lead Holy Cross to a 14-8 win over Stetson, Sunday at the Athletic Training Center. The Crusaders (1-5) out-shot the Hatters, 42-21, as they kept Stetson (0-4) from its first victory of the season. After Earl scored the game’s first goal, the Hatters netted three of the next four as Shelby LehmannRiley Reaganand Quinn Roe each found the back of the net. But the Hatters couldn’t maintain their 3-2 lead as Holy Cross took control by scoring four of the next five goals. With the Crusaders leading 6-4, Stetson’s Hallie Merz scored the first of her two goals to make it 6-5 but Holy Cross closed the half by scoring the next three goals and led 9-5 at halftime after out-shooting the Hatters, 24-10. Rachel Valocchi, Merz and Marian Rotella each scored goals in the second half but the Hatters never got any closer 9-6. Holy Cross forced Stetson into 29 turnovers, but the Hatters were better on the draw by a 13-11 count. Stetson goalie Liza Diamond turned in another fine performance with 18 saves and a school-record 14 ground balls. Merz led Stetson with a pair of goals, and added three saves. Sandra Stephan had a game-high four draw controls. The Hatters return to action when they visit Wagner, 1 p.m., Wednesday. About Stetson University Athletics: Stetson University’s Athletics Program has a vision of developing a culture of champions athletically, academically and within the community. This vision is accomplished through a mission of recruiting and developing student-athletes, coaches and staff, creating a culture of champions, within and outside of competition. The department operates with five core values: Championship Culture, Integrity, Excellence, Pride/Tradition and Leadership. To learn more about the Vision, Mission and Core Values for Stetson Athletics, visit GoHatters.com and click on Mission Statement under the Inside Athletics tab.    

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