EASTON, Pa. - Lafayette fell to #15 Loyola Maryland, 16-7, on Wednesday evening at Fisher Stadium.

Freshman attacker Georgia Swarr tallied a career-high four goals for four points, leading the Leopard offense. The Greyhounds were commanded by Lauren Perfetto's seven points from five goals and two assists. Loyola's Mae Murphy contributed a game-high 16 draw controls.

In the first period, Swarr notched the opening goal at 13:30. The opponents retaliated with an 8-0 run using three goals by Perfetto. Swarr bookended the quarter for an 8-2 deficit.

Lafayette looked to close the gap before halftime with a 3-2 spurt with goals by Emma Toner (12:56) and Isabelle Pohmer (8:03). The Greyhounds led 11-4 at the break.

The Leopards held Loyola scoreless in the third period and added a goal apiece from Swarr and Kristin Igneri for a five-goal margin, 11-6.

Loyola's Perfetto and Elisa Faklaris combined for four goals in a 4-1 burst through the fourth quarter to close out the game on top.

The Greyhounds held the advantage in draw controls (22-3), ground balls (24-21), shots (36-20) and clears (15-15 to 18-21).

Lafayette's senior goalkeeper Kennedy Carr matched her career-high of 12 saves, while her Loyola counterpart, Kennedy Buntrock, made four saves.

Next up, the Leopards travel to Bucknell on April 10 for a 7 p.m. opening draw.

 
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