The University of Toronto Varsity Blues women's lacrosse team defeated the Western Mustangs 12-8 in OUA quarter-final action on Friday afternoon (Oct. 19) in Peterborough, Ont.

With the win, the Blues advance to tomorrow's semifinals, where they will face the winner of Queen's/McMaster at 3:15 p.m.

Veteran midfielder Laurel McGillis led the Blues with four goals, while Brynne Yarrantan added a hat trick. Mary Anne Meerasabeer tallied two goals and an assist, while Heather McDougall also had two goals on the day. Mary Frost rounded out the scoring with one goal and one assist in the win.

U of T was down 5-4 at halftime and trailing 7-6 with 15 minutes remaining. Then, Meerasabeer, McGillis and McDougall scored three straight goals to secure the lead for good.

First-year goalie Sierra Watkins was named U of T's player of the game.

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