PONTIAC, Mich. (2/11/2022) -- Redshirt sophomore Charlotte Dale and sophomore Cecelia Vergara each tallied goals as the University of Detroit Mercy women's lacrosse team was downed by #23 Michigan, 23-2, on Friday night at UWM Sports Complex in Pontiac, Michigan.

It was the season opener for both schools. 

For Vergara, it was the first of her collegiate career as she also added two ground balls, while Dale netted two goals last season. Junior Hannah Shrader made three saves in net, while graduate senior Maddie Johnson had two.

Senior Emily Beazley had a caused turnover and a ground ball and sophomore Cat Kopchia registered an assist. 

The Titans were 11-of-12 on clears and just lost the ground ball battle, 16-11.

Michigan raced out to a 13-0 lead before Vergara scored as she picked up a ground ball off a shot from junior Marina Butler that was saved and beat the keeper.

Later in the game, Kopchia won a draw control and set up Dale, who fired in a goal.

The Titans will have some extra time before their next game as they open the MAC season at Robert Morris on Feb. 23.