Temple University Athletics
Wednesday, February 11
Philadelphia, PA
3:00 PM
Temple University
3-1
12
vs
9
Saint Joseph's University
1-2
1st quarter1
2nd quarter2
3rd quarter3
4th quarter4
FinalF
Saint Joseph's
1
2
4
2
9
Temple
5
0
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4
12
Career Day From Culp Powers Temple to Win Over St. Joseph’s
2.11.26 | Women's Lacrosse
PHILADELPHIA – Temple women's lacrosse (2–0) earned a 12–9 victory over St. Joseph's (1–1) Wednesday afternoon at Howarth Field. Lexi Culp led the Owls with a career-high four goals, while seven different Temple players scored in the team's second win of the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Temple struck first, scoring five goals in the opening quarter. Culp recorded a hat trick in the period, while Brooke Mazzei and Sabrina Martin each added a goal to give the Owls a 5–0 lead.
St. Joseph answered in the second quarter with three goals, one each from Alexa Capozzoli, Devon Maillet, and Machaela Henry, to cut the deficit to 5–3 at halftime. Goalkeeper Riley Horoshko faced 12 shots in the first half, making nine saves and posting a .750 save percentage to help maintain Temple's lead.
The Hawks opened the third quarter with a goal just 30 seconds in, as Megan Sanelli trimmed the lead to 5–4. Jenna Facciolli responded to push the advantage back to two, 6–4. The teams continued to trade goals, with Temple holding an 8–7 edge at the end of the third quarter.
St. Joseph's tied the game for the first time early in the fourth quarter on a goal by Kate Fuhrman. Amelia Wright quickly answered to restore Temple's lead, 9–8. The Owls then pulled away with three consecutive goals from Wright, Martin, and Laura Conner to secure the 12–9 victory.
INSIDE THE BOX
Temple continues its split week, traveling to American University on Saturday at 2 p.m.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Temple struck first, scoring five goals in the opening quarter. Culp recorded a hat trick in the period, while Brooke Mazzei and Sabrina Martin each added a goal to give the Owls a 5–0 lead.
St. Joseph answered in the second quarter with three goals, one each from Alexa Capozzoli, Devon Maillet, and Machaela Henry, to cut the deficit to 5–3 at halftime. Goalkeeper Riley Horoshko faced 12 shots in the first half, making nine saves and posting a .750 save percentage to help maintain Temple's lead.
The Hawks opened the third quarter with a goal just 30 seconds in, as Megan Sanelli trimmed the lead to 5–4. Jenna Facciolli responded to push the advantage back to two, 6–4. The teams continued to trade goals, with Temple holding an 8–7 edge at the end of the third quarter.
St. Joseph's tied the game for the first time early in the fourth quarter on a goal by Kate Fuhrman. Amelia Wright quickly answered to restore Temple's lead, 9–8. The Owls then pulled away with three consecutive goals from Wright, Martin, and Laura Conner to secure the 12–9 victory.
INSIDE THE BOX
- Lexi Culp recorded a career-high four goals.
- Brooke Mazzei totaled three draw controls.
- Jenna Facciolli led the team with two assists.
- Temple was outshot, 35–25, but recorded more saves with 14.
- St. Joseph held a 14–7 advantage in draw controls.
- Temple was perfect on clears, going 22-for-22.
Temple continues its split week, traveling to American University on Saturday at 2 p.m.
Team Stats
SAINT JO
TEMPLE
Shots
35
24
Turnovers
10
11
Caused Turnovers
6
6
Draw Controls
14
8
Free-Position Shots
5
4
Ground Balls
12
11
Game Leaders
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
1
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-60
GB
1
CT
1
G
1
A
1
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
0
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