Wolverines defeat Central Michigan with ease

Date: March 24, 2012

Site: Ann Arbor, MI (Oosterbaan Field House)

Score: Michigan 20, Central Michigan 5

Next U-M Event: Friday March 30, 2012 at CU Mile High Invitational against CU Boulder, 1:30 MST

ANN ARBOR—The Michigan women's club lacrosse team posted a lopsided win against Central Michigan for Parents' Day. It was also the seniors' — Kelsey Martin, Melissa Oddo, Emmy Scheidt, Alaina Mezwa, Maddie Palmer and Ani Shekerjian — last home game at Oosterbaan.

The Wolverines started the day with an unofficial scrimmage against Birmingham United, which was good practice for both teams. Then Ferris State and Central squared off and the Chippewas dominated over their opponent. The day ended with Michigan dominating over Central.

Each senior, except for Scheidt in the goal, scored at least one goal to commemorate their last game at Oosterbaan Field House. Shekerjian was the leader of the Wolverines with a total of four goals — Alaina Mezwa and Claire Gadra followed with three each.

Michigan crushed the Chippewas in a fifteen goal differential. Central put the first goal on the board, but the Wolverines answered and gave up just three goals in the first half. It seemed that Michigan came off every draw strongly — forcing turnovers and recovering numerous ground balls with strong defensive play also.

When the Wolverines claimed an early lead, there was no stopping them. Last weekend, Michigan recorded a similar win against Western Michigan — both games were required In-Conference matchups and they have only one remaining -- MSU, on April 15th in East Lansing. Before that, however, the Wolverines head West to face some top national opponents at the Mile High Invitational in Boulder (March 30-April 1st).

Box Score:

Game's Scoring Leaders:

Wolverine Scoring Plays:

Ani Shekerjian unassisted goal, 3:10 into the first half, 1-1 tie

Alaina Mezwa free position goal, 4:20 into the first half, 2-1 Michigan

Ani Shekerjian unassisted goal, 8:15 into the first half, 3-1 Michigan

Maddie Palmer goal with an assist by Claire Gadra, 9:03 into the first half, 4-1 Michigan

Julianne Patterson free position goal, 10:00 into the first half, 5-1 Michigan

Julianne Patterson unassisted goal, 14:00 into the first half, 6-2 Michigan

Britt McCormack goal with an assist by Katie Mezwa, 14:26 into the first half, 7-2 Michigan

Alaina Mezwa goal with an assist by Maddie Palmer, 17:20 into the first half, 8-2 Michigan

Claire Gadra goal with an assist by Ani Shekerjian, 21:20 into the first half, 9-2 Michigan

Shelby Wagner goal with an assist by Rachel Stattler, 24:00 into the first half, 10-2 Michigan

Ani Shekerjian goal with an assist by Maddie Palmer, 25:30 into the first half, 11-2 Michigan

Claire Gadra goal with an assist by Julianne Patterson, 26:42 into the first half, 12-2 Michigan

Claire Gadra goal with an assist by Rachel Stattler, 2:15 into the second half, 13-3 Michigan

Ani Shekerjian goal with an assist by Julianne Patterson, 3:40 into the second half, 14-3 Michigan

Katie Mezwa goal with an assist by Emma McGregor, 13:20 into the second half, 15-5 Michigan

Emma McGregor goal with an assist by Maddie Palmer, 16:03 into the second half, 16-5 Michigan

Britt McCormack goal with an assist by Julianne Patterson, 19:15 into the second half, 17-5 Michigan

Kelsey Martin goal with an assist by Ani Shekerjian, 20:27 into the second half, 18-5 Michigan

Alaina Mezwa unassisted goal, 23:36 into the second half, 19-5 Michigan

Melissa Oddo goal with an assist by Maddie Palmer, 29:30 into the second half, 20-5 Michigan