Ducks Hold Off Gaels 15-11
The Oregon Ducks held off the Iona Gaels 15-11 Saturday afternoon at Pape` Field to snap a three game losing streak.
Bina Barrett scored four goals to lead the Ducks, with Jana Drummond and Ann Swicklik each adding three.
Oregon built a 10-5 margin at the break, but the Gaels put together 5-2 run to close the gap to 12-10 two-thirds of the way through the second half.
Head coach Jen Larsen settled down here squad and a more patient offensive attack down the stretch produced results when Dom Christiansen and Barrett found the net back-to-back, Christiansen on a free position shot following an Iona foul, Barrett unassisted after Oregon won the ensuing draw.
"I was really pleased with the defensive transition," said Larsen then pointed to her areas of concern; "taking care of the ball on offense, making some really smart decisions - I think were are making a couple hurried decisions and we really don't really need to hurry, so - try to work on that."
Keeper Salliebeth Finnegan faced 16 shots on goal, saving 5 to backstop the Oregon defense.
In their next action, the Ducks host Cincinnati next Saturday, March 20 at Pape` Field, with the opening draw set for 1:00 pm. | 
