SALISBURY, N.C. – The Ferrum College women's lacrosse team opened their inaugural NCAA Division II season this afternoon on the road, falling 14-3 to Catawba College at Shuford Stadium.

RECORDS
Ferrum 0-1
Catawba 1-0

THE BASICS
Catawba got on the board first when Madison Widecki scored with 3:44 to go in the first quarter. Ferrum quickly answered when Maggie Cass converted a free position shot to knot the game at 1-1. The Indians scored three goals in the last minute to take a 4-1 lead into the second quarter. Catawba built the lead to 11-1 at the break.

Ferrum showed resilience coming out of the break, scoring twice in the third quarter. Lana Barkovic found the back of the net at the 11:00 mark, followed by Alaia Beckwith scoring at 3:25 to pull the Panthers to 11-3. In goal, Ashley Font played all 60 minutes, recording six saves. Barkovic led the Panthers in ground balls with four.
 
KEY STATS
Ferrum: Cass 1G; Barkovic 1G; Beckwith 1G
Catawba: Mary Sorvillo 3G, Widecki 2G
 
NEXT UP
Coach Carly Coyle's team will be back in action on Saturday, February 14, as they travel to Mars Hill University. Opening draw is set for 1:00 p.m. in Mars Hill, North Carolina.