The DePauw Tigers fell to the top team in the NCAC conference, Wooster, 20 -5, and again on Sunday played a close game only losing by four to North Central, 17-13.
The Tigers held their own in the first game of the weekend against Wooster. Midway through the first half, the Tigers were trailing the Fighting Scots 4-2. When the clock clicked to 19 minutes, Wooster started showing the Tigers up, outscoring them 16-3 in the rest of playtime.
Senior Natalie Swiler led the Tigers with three goals while sisters Carey, sophomore, and Knubbe Kunz, senior, each scored one goal. Carey Kunz and Jamie Powell, sophomore, both tallied an assist.
The Tigers were outshot 34-16, but competed strongly against the Fighting Scots in draw control only giving up one to Wooster, 14-13. The Tigers also were able to pick up 23 ground balls just five less than the Fighting Scots.
In the second game of the weekend against North Central Illinois, DePauw went goal for goal up until 26 minutes left in the second half. At this time in the game, DePauw was up 10-9 with Elizabeth McCracken leading the Tigers with five goals and two assist. Swiler, Knubbe Kunz, Powel, freshman Maryclaire Heldring and Abigail Snively added to the 10-9 score.
Junior goalie Amy Clark put a stop to 12 potential goals helping the Tigers to stay close in score with the North Central Cardinals. The Tigers picked up 25 ground balls, one less than the Cardinals at 26. The Tigers also gained two free position shots throughout the game.
The Tigers will face their next game Tuesday at 5 p.m. against Wittenberg University at Boswell Field.