GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro College women's lacrosse team fell to Oberlin College Friday, 18-6.
 
Oberlin established a three-goal lead over the first 12 minutes before Peyton Joyce tallied her ninth goal of the season to pull Greensboro within two goals.
 
Oberlin then went on a five-goal run to push their lead to 8-1.
 
However, Natalie Ritchey scored with 1:36 showing on the first half clock off an assist from Kara Whitson to make the score 8-2 heading into the half.
 
Over the first 15 minutes of the second half, Oberlin was able to take a 15-3 after outscoring the Pride 7-1. Laine Walston scored for the Pride off an assist from Ritchey.
 
As the half progressed, Ritchey would score two more goals but the Pride fell by the 12-goal margin.
 
"We got out on a slow start and could not recover," Head Coach Christie Hebert said. "We will get back to practice tomorrow and get ready for Piedmont."
 
Ritchey had a team-high three-goals and one assist, while Christina SanGiacomo, Joyce, and Whitson also had one assist each. Kianna Anderson took the loss in goal despite making nine saves.
 
The Pride women will return to action a 11 a.m. Sunday when they host the Lions of Piedmont College. For more information on Greensboro College women's lacrosse, continue to follow www.greensborocollegesports.com.