Darien led 2-0 at halftime, struggling early to get past Rams goalkeeper Ceci Patterson, who recorded 12 saves. The Blue Wave broke through in the third quarter with five goals, led by senior Katie Walsh’s four-goal performance and a goal and assist from junior Anna Von Kennel.
New Canaan’s Ashton Pinkernell and Sydney Patten scored the Rams’ only goals in the third quarter. Despite the loss, head coach Kristin Woods said she hopes to have several injured starters return before a potential postseason rematch.
