The Hope College women's lacrosse team had its two-game winning streak snapped Saturday afternoon as the University of Chicago defeated the Flying Dutch, 25-8, at Van Andel Soccer Stadium.
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The matchup featured NCAA Division III Tournament-qualifying teams from last season.
The loss dropped Hope to 4-4 on the season, while the Maroons evened their record at 4-4 with the win.
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The Flying Dutch turn their attention to defending their Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association championship on Wednesday, April 3, at 4 p.m. against Alma College in the league opener at Van Andel Soccer Stadium.
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On Saturday, Chicago took control of the game early, running off five unanswered goals in the first quarter, including two when the Maroons had a man-up advantage because of Hope penalties. Chicago led 9-2 after the first quarter and extended its lead to 16-4 at the half.
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The Flying Dutch were led by senior attacker
Elena Salazar (Howell, Michigan/Hartland) with four goals, while junior attacker
Juli Kirkpatrick (Granger, Indiana/Mishawaka Penn HS) scored twice and added an assist.
Hope's other goals came from sophomore attacker
Julia Brown (Grand Rapids, Michigan/Forest Hills Central) and sophomore midfielder
Sydney LaPrairie (Rochester, Michigan/Stoney Creek).
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Four different players scored three goals apiece for the Maroons, who outshot Hope 44-21 for the contest. Senior goalkeeper
Maddie Yakes (Rockford, Michigan/Rockford) made 11 saves for the Flying Dutch.
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