Daemen University Athletics

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Daemen (9-6, 3-2 ECC) fell to Roberts Wesleyan (7-8, 5-1 ECC) 15-9 on Wednesday evening, ending its season in the ECC Semifinals. 

The Wildcats fell behind early and were unable to dig themselves out of the hole. Despite the loss, Daemen managed a strong second quarter with four goals, but Roberts Wesleyan's four player-up goals proved decisive.

IMPACT PLAYERS

• Ella Bouley contributed significantly with two goals, one assist, four caused turnovers, and seven ground balls, while also leading with five draw controls. 
• Sadie Schlesselman (Lancaster, N.Y.) scored twice, finding the net on three of her four shots on goal.
• Camryn Day (Hamburg, N.Y.) posted two assists and added one ground ball. 
• Jenna Havert (Newark, N.Y.) recorded four ground balls, providing key defensive support.
• Goalie Mia Caryl (Marcellus, N.Y.) made five saves

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• The Redhawks took an early lead with Lia MacDougall scoring at 14:00. Daemen's defense, highlighted by Caryl's save off a Brooke Guelli shot, provided crucial stops. However, Daemen's attempts on goal were consistently thwarted by Josella Harrison, as she saved multiple shots, including efforts from Day and Adison Pollutro (West Seneca, N.Y.). The first quarter concluded with Roberts Wesleyan leading 3-0, following two additional goals.
• Bouley ignited Daemen's offense in the second quarter by scoring twice, first at 13:47 with an assist from Miranto and again at 8:59. Bouley also excelled in controlling the draw, helping maintain possession for the Wildcats. Despite a turnover, Daemen quickly regrouped, and Miranto scored at 7:17 with help from Day, making it 6-3 Roberts. RWU responded with back-to-back goals, pushing their lead back to five. However, the Wildcats capitalized on a free position shot by Schlesselman at 2:55, closing the gap before the quarter ended. The period concluded with Roberts leading 8-4.
• Daemen made a significant impact in the third quarter, starting with a turnover caused by Bouley, leading to Maria Salvo's (Clarence, N.Y.) goal at 12:55, assisted by Bouley. Later in the quarter, Pollutro added to Daemen's tally with a goal at 5:37, further narrowing the gap. After a Redhawks goal, Daemen responded with Schlesselman's tally at 1:33, assisted by Day, pulling the visitors within two (9-7). The quarter concluded with Daemen trailing 10-7 after another Roberts goal. 
• In the fourth quarter, Roberts Wesleyan extended its lead with a series of early goals. Myer later scored for Daemen at 1:45. Avery Castner (Penn Yan, N.Y.) added the final goal for Daemen with a free position shot at 0:49.

GAME/SEASON NOTES 

• Bouley's seven ground balls were a season-high. She also scored multiple goals for the ninth time this season.
• Schlesselman logged her fifth multi-goal game.
• The Wildcats went 14-for-17 on clears
• Miranto and Bouley finished with 26 caused turnovers this season, tying them for the most in a season in program history
• Daemen's 212 goals, 120 assists, and 332 points are the most in a season in program history.
• The Wildcats finished with nine wins, the most in program history 

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