Northwestern has filled a letter of inquiry to the NCAA alleging that an official influenced the women’s lacrosse Final Four last weekend because of her relationship with her partner – the Terrapin head athletic trainer Sandy Worth, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Pat Dillon, a longtime official and member of the Lacrosse Hall of Fame, worked the Final Four game between Northwestern and North Carolina, but did not work the National Championship game. She was, however, seen conversing with the referees working that game during halftime, according to the Chicago Tribune.
The Wildcats are upset with the entire weekend, but specially about the charge called on attacker Danielle Spencer when Northwestern trailed the Terps 11-10 with six minutes remaining, according to the Chicago Tribune. The goal was called off and Terps midfielder Caitlyn McFadden stormed down the field to score a goal herself – a two-point swing. the Terps went on to win 13-10.
It’s a very, very intriguing read. Here’s the story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-spt-0606-haugh-nu-lacrosse–20100605,0,1050825.column
Worth is always around the team and her impact is definitely under appreciated. She’s been involved with the program since 1973.