Seattle Women�s Places Second in Division I at the 2000 Western States Tournament in Stanford, CA

It was warm and sunny at the University of Stanford this past weekend of April 8^th and 9^th.  The fields were beautifully maintained providing all teams with excellent conditions to play some great lacrosse.

The Seattle Women�s team ended Saturday with smashing victories against San Francisco Club and Colorado University.  Stanford University held their own against Seattle on Saturday and again on Sunday, but not without a price.  Seattle Women�s was able to keep up with their young opponents at 3-3 up until the last 5 minutes of the final game.  A crucial offside foul was called against Seattle and the Cardinal quickly took advantage of the questionable call by scoring on the break away.  The last goal was also off a break, proving Seattle�s defense was absolutely rock-solid on settled attack.  Huge saves were committed by Seattle�s excellent goalie, Effie Wardenberg.  For the majority of the second half, many balls were recovered by Seattle�s awesome defense and graciously returned to their own settled offense.  Seattle�s offense rocked the field with beautiful patience and drive.

The game was very intense and heated.  It was especially great to have such a wonderful supporting crowd overwhelmingly outnumbering the Stanford fans.  It gave off a real home court feeling.  Many thanks to the Northwest fans!

Results:

Saturday

Seattle v. San Francisco Club    11-3

Seattle v. Stanford University      6-9

Seattle v. Colorado University   19-2

Sunday

Seattle v. Redhook/LAXON                9-3

Seattle v. Stanford University                3-5

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