LYNDHURST, Ohio -- Notre Dame began its first winning streak of the season, as the Falcons erupted for 22 goals, toping upstart West Virginia Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon. (
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#Jen Hrobuchak# scored six goals to lead the NDC charge as the home team outshot the first-year Bobcats, 30-13. The Falcons' 22 goals marked the most since March 27, 2010 when they scored 23 against Mount St. Joseph.
Wesleyan (0-5) would fall behind early on goals by #Katie Christensen#, Hrobuchak, #Madalyn Dewling#, and #Jill Dixon# pushing NDC into a dominating 11-0 lead. Kelly Steen would respond for the Bobcats sending the teams into the break trailing 11-1.
#Jen Hrobuchak# netted her fourth goal of the day within 17 seconds of the second period. Marissa Wright would respond moments later to bring the visiting Bobcats within 10 (12-2). That score line would be the closest Wesleyan would get to NDC for the rest of the encounter as a Hrobuchak response would bring a barrage of Blue & White goals for their 22-2 victory.
For the game, Notre Dame outshot Urbana 30-13, led in ground balls 17-12, and held an edge 16-10 in draw controls over the Bobcats.
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Founded in 1890, West Virginia Wesleyan is a private residential college that is affiliated with The United Methodist Church. The College has 1,400 students and offers 43 majors and 36 minors.
Wesleyan features the largest athletic program in West Virginia, including Marshall and West Virginia, with 19 NCAA Division II sports teams.