MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. | Women's Lacrosse suffered a tough 8-7 overtime loss to Mount Olive on Saturday morning after a back-and-forth contest that saw the Chargers rally late to force sudden death.

UAH (5-7) controlled much of the early action, jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the opening half behind goals from Kaylie Charters, Kate Simoncic, and Ella Rutherford. The Chargers carried that momentum into halftime, taking a 4-1 advantage after Rutherford added her second goal of the game.

The Chargers extended their lead early in the third quarter when Maya Bronson converted a free-position attempt to make it 5-1, giving UAH its largest lead of the contest.

Mount Olive responded with a surge, scoring five consecutive goals to take a 6-5 lead in the fourth quarter. UAH answered when Ava Fudjinski found the back of the net on a free-position opportunity to even the score at 6-6.

After Mount Olive regained a 7-6 lead late, the Chargers delivered in the closing moments. With just 27 seconds remaining, Rutherford scooped up a loose ball and scored her third goal of the game to tie it at 7-7 and send the contest into overtime.

In the extra period, a green card assessed to UAH created an advantage for Mount Olive, which capitalized with the game-winning goal to secure the 8-7 victory.

Rutherford led the Chargers with a hat trick, while UAH showcased a strong defensive effort for much of the contest before Mount Olive's late rally.

The Chargers will return home to Charger Park and Gulf South Conference play on Wednesday, March 25, when they host Lee at 4 p.m.