CHICAGO – The University of Chicago women's lacrosse team put on a commanding performance in its home opener, rolling past Kalamazoo 22-3 on Wednesday night at Stagg Field. The Maroons (2-1) set the tone early, racing out to a 10-goal first quarter and never looking back as 13 different players found the back of the net.


Offensive Explosion in the First Half
UChicago wasted no time getting on the board, with Jill Hooey opening the scoring less than a minute into the game off a feed from Jane Chen. The Maroons kept the pressure on, rattling off six unanswered goals. Peyton McGuire was unstoppable, netting four goals, while Olivia Escoffery had three and Lulu Hardy added a pair. Avery Song and Jill Hooey fueled the attack with multiple assists, helping UChicago build a 10-2 lead after the first quarter.


The second quarter was more of the same, as Skylar Lienhardt, Charlotte Semlies, and Wynne Boggan added to the Maroons' lead. UChicago entered halftime with a 16-3 advantage, holding Kalamazoo to just three first-half goals while dominating possession.


Shutout Second Half Seals the Win
UChicago's defense locked in after halftime, shutting out Kalamazoo over the final two quarters. Rachel Keefe, Kate Kim, Gabrielle Kiewe, and Kate Snyder all saw time in goal, combining for five saves while limiting the Hornets to just 11 total shots.


The Maroons continued their offensive efficiency, adding six more goals in the second half. McGuire, Escoffery, and Nicoletta Tsiamis all found the net, while Song, Grace Hopkins, and Hooey added to their assist totals.


Key Performances

• Peyton McGuire – 4 goals, 5 shots
• Olivia Escoffery – 3 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots
• Jill Hooey – 2 goals, 3 assists, 7 draw controls
• Avery Song – 1 goal, 4 assists
• Skylar Lienhardt – 2 goals
• Wynne Boggan – 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 ground balls, 2 draw controls
• Rachel Keefe & UChicago Goalies – 5 saves, 3 goals allowed
   

Dominant Team Stats

• Shots: UChicago 44, Kalamazoo 11
• Ground Balls: UChicago 37, Kalamazoo 11
• Turnovers Forced: UChicago 26
• Draw Controls: UChicago 17, Kalamazoo 12
   

Up Next
With momentum on their side, the Maroons will head to Ohio for a pair of games this weekend against Kenyon and #23 Denison.