Tweets of the Game: McCool scores first 2-point goal in league history

Athletes Unlimited

Jul 24, 2021

Marie McCool scored the first 2-point goal in Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse history and netted the game-winning goal on Sunday afternoon as Team Benson defeated Team Douty 8-6. McCool was named MVP 3 (+15) and earned 126 points on the day.

The two teams traded goals until McCool helped Team Benson pull away in the fourth quarter. Shayna Pirreca sealed the deal with the team’s eighth goal of the afternoon.

Katrina Dowd fires one into the back of the net to give Team @MegDouty an early lead‼️#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/vXap5u4mL8

— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) July 24, 2021

"that's the Kenzie Kent we know" ‼️#BeUnlimited x @unkentrolable pic.twitter.com/K1ir2XBZwx

— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) July 24, 2021

.@UMichWLAX alum @garrett_molly ripping it straight down the middle of the cage🥍

Team @shmangieee is up 3-2 with half of the 2nd quarter left to play.#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/H2x81s9vkR

— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) July 24, 2021

.@uncwlax alum @mariemccool4 with the FIRST TWO-POINT GOAL in the history of Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse‼️#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/cB5fxdUWMm

— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) July 24, 2021

Our very own @AlyssiaGraves caught up @mariemccool4 after her HISTORY making moment🎙️#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/rZZK0U7LwR

— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) July 24, 2021

We got an @AUProSports lacrosse 2 bomb!! pic.twitter.com/xsOnGgr9ia

— Brian (@BrianKnowsLax) July 24, 2021

Add another 12 points for @garrett_molly after that GOOAAALLLL‼️#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/HIm89cNbuq

— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) July 24, 2021

TIED WITH ONE QUARTER REMAINING‼️@SamApuzzo is FIRED UP, no one is raining on her parade.🔥#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/zZJsl5vycX

— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) July 24, 2021

Back to back for @SamApuzzo🔥

The game is TIED again‼️#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/DRwQZJc49k

— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) July 24, 2021

Dare you to watch a @AUProSports wlax game and tell me that women’s lacrosse isn’t exciting

— Brandan-Lee (@BrandanLee_27) July 24, 2021

Sisters that play AU lacrosse together>>>>>@sydpirreca ➡️ @ShaynaPirreca #BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/fkdeFDHYqO

— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) July 24, 2021

Becca Block was named MVP 1 (+45) for her defensive play for Team Benson, and tallied 152 points. Kenzie Kent, who had two goals, also earned MVP honors, being named MVP 2 (+30), Team Captain Angie Benson had five saves, including a crucial one to maintain the lead in the fourth quarter, and accumulated 115 points.

For Team Douty, Molly Garrett scored two goals and picked up five ground balls, tallying 116 points. Katrina Dowd and Sam Apuzzo also scored twice in the loss.