This calculated break seemingly shifted the tide in favour of the Mystics who finished the first quarter on a 19-10 run. The momentum continued in the second quarter and eventually cost the women from St. Mary’s the lead. “The mental mistakes and missed opportunities really hurt us,” said St. Mary’s University athletic manager Nathan Ruff. “We missed some great chances and easy scoring opportunities in the second quarter, and eventually, the Mystics started to take over. It wasn’t meant to be for the Lightning who failed to capitalize on early chances which head coach Steve Shoults believes cost the Lightning the game.

Source: National Post March 17, 2018 05:48 UTC