The American University women's lacrosse team fell by a final of 16-7 at #16 Ohio State on Saturday afternoon in Columbus, Ohio. Senior Lisa Schaaf and freshman Chiara Speziale led the Eagles with two goals apiece in the defeat.

American (0-2) got off to a tough start as Ohio State (1-1) scored the first four goals before Amanda Makoid got the Eagles on the board on a free position shot to cut the deficit to 4-1. The Buckeyes, however, converted the next six goals in the half to take a 10-1 lead at halftime.

Ohio State opened the second half with the first two goals to extend its lead to 12-1, although American continued to fight hard and outscored the Buckeyes 6-4 in the remainder of the game. Schaaf registered AU's next two goals, the latter of which occurred with 17:33 to play. Facing a 15-3 deficit, AU scored four of the game's last five goals with Speziale registering her first two career goals during the stretch. Bernandette Maher and Kimberly Collins also recorded late goals for American. 

The Buckeyes' Kelly Haggerty and Alayna Markwordt each scored a game-high four goals in the win.

The Eagles will continue their four-game season-opening road swing at local rival George Washington on Wednesday, February 24. Game time is slated for 3:30 p.m.