SWARTHMORE, Pa. – The first match of Women's Lacrosse's 2025 season ends in a heartbreaking overtime loss against the Swarthmore Garnet.
The Pride fall to 0-1 on the season and remain 0-0 in conference play.  
 
BY THE NUMBERS

• Alex Krohn led the offense with a team-high three goals and one assist, finishing with four total points on just four shots.
• Chloe Mingioni was a key playmaker, tallying two goals and four assists, including a power-play goal.
• Claire Lynch came in clutch two goals, both coming on the power play, and added three ground balls.

 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Swarthmore jumped out to an early 3-0 lead before Widener responded with back-to-back goals from Clark Trowbridge (assisted by Chloe Mingioni) and Chloe Mingioni to pull within one. However, a late Swarthmore goal ended the quarter with Widener trailing 4-2.

 

• Widener battled back early, with Alex Krohn and Gianna Scaliti both scoring in the first three minutes to tie the game at 4-4. Swarthmore regained momentum with three straight goals, but Claire Lynch converted on a power-play opportunity to close the half with Widener down 7-5.

 

• The Pride had a dominant stretch, scoring four goals in under three minutes, led by Chloe Mingioni's power-play goal, an even-strength strike from Alyssa Ruggiero, and two more from Alex Krohn. Swarthmore managed one goal in response, and Widener led 9-8 heading into the final quarter.

 

• The Garnet regained control with three quick goals to take an 11-9 lead, but Widener fought back as Gianna Scaliti found the back of the net to bring the score within one. Then with 2:29 left to play Claire Lynch came up clutch tying the game and eventually sending it to overtime, tied 11-11. Although the Pride fought hard, Swarthmore would score in overtime to end the Pride's comeback attempt.  

 
UP NEXT
The Pride return to Chester for their home opener on Wednesday, February 26^th against the Haverford College Black Squirrels. Game time is set for 5:00pm.