ALBION, Mich. - The Adrian College women's lacrosse team won its third straight conference game with a 15-14 win over Albion. Emily Smith scored the final goal for the Bulldogs with just three seconds remaining in regulation.

THE BASICS

Final Score: Adrian 15, Albion 14

Location: Albion, Michigan (Davis Athletic Complex

Records: Adrian (4-6, 3-1 MIAA), Albion (3-8, 2-3 MIAA)

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Annie Rice gave the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead in the opening two minutes of the first half.

• Albion responded with four straight goals to take a 4-1 lead.

• The Bulldogs would rally back, tying the game at nine goals each with just 17 seconds left in the first half.

• The score remained close throughout the second half with neither team being able to pull away from the other.

• With the score tied at 14, Adrian called a timeout with after a successful clear attempt with 1:21 remaining in the game.

• Smith scored a goal after the Bulldog timeout to take the lead 15-14 with just nine seconds left to play.

TOP DOGS

• Annie Rice and Smith each scored a hat trick for Adrian.

• Ava Cares scored twice and tallied one assist. She also contributed five draw controls.

• Annika Nuler led the team with seven draw controls while scoring two goals.

• Mariesa Johnson and Alex Branum also scored two goals for Adrian.

• Rachel Smestad helped defensively with two caused turnovers.

THE OPPOSITION

• Lauren Wiegand (6) and Cait Gaitley (5) led the Britons in goals. Wiegand led with a team-high five groundballs and three caused turnovers.

• Shannon Kahl scored a goal, tallied two assists, and two groundballs.

• Jenina Villabroza had a team-high four groundballs.

UP NEXT

• Adrian finishes off its three-game road trip on Friday when it faces Alma at 4:00 p.m.