She should have ducked.
A video captured an Oregon Ducks women’s lacrosse player repeatedly smacking her opponent in the head during the team’s game against Detroit Mercy.
The player, who appears to have No. 5 on her uniform, smacks her opponent three times with the plastic stick. One of the hits threw the player to the ground, while another knocked the stick out of her hand.
Detroit Mercy head coach Laura Maness released a statement published by Deadspin, saying the player’s actions escalated throughout the games, and she opted to release the video when the Oregon player — believed to be defender Jackie Moccia — was only suspended one game.
“We decided it would be best to share the video on social media to bring to light the importance of safe play, and to try to preserve the integrity of the game that we love,” said Maness, who hopes disciplinary action will be taken.
The Ducks won the Feb. 21 game against the Titans 17-13.