The Vanderbilt women’s lacrosse team didn’t put more shots on goal than their visitors from Notre Dame.
The Commodores didn’t win as many draws at the center line and they committed more turnovers.
But they made the most of those fewer scoring chances, upsetting the No. 12 Irish, 14-12, Saturday at the Vanderbilt Lacrosse Complex.
Bridget Deehan, the Irish’s graduate goalie, suffered the worst outing of her collegiate career, surrendering 14 goals on 17 Commodores shots on goals. Vanderbilt (2-0) was 4-for-5 in free position attempts.
The Irish started hot out of the gate, leading 6-3 after one quarter behind goals from Madison Ahern (2), Madison Mote (2), Cailin Field and Kasey Choma.