Riding a three-game losing streak, the No. 14 Michigan women’s lacrosse team was looking for a chance to end its skid Friday night against rival Ohio State. After a slow start that led to a four-goal deficit at the end of the first period, the Wolverines needed a spark. And with two captains out with injuries, they found energy from their bench. But the comeback led by freshman midfielder Jill Smith and senior attacker Claire Galvin fell short as Michigan (9-5 overall, 1-3 Big Ten) lost to the Buckeyes (9-4, 2-1), 9-7. After a disappointing loss against Southern California last weekend, the Wolverines were hoping to play four periods of consistent lacrosse — something that has been a bit of a struggle lately. “You can’t expect to play 45 minutes and win in the Big Ten,” Michigan coach Hannah Nielsen said. “Last game we started fast and ended slow, this…
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