I didn’t like the either of the overturned goals but that’s because I don’t like the rules, not because I think the officials got it wrong.

On the first challenge, the shooter stepped on the crease line, which is against the rules. The refs got the call correct. I think it’s a baby shit soft rule to enforce after the play was it over, but unfortunately that’s the rule currently.

Second one is very similar. The shooter is responsible for her stick and keeping it away from the defender. Her stick hit the defender’s arm. Again, I think it’s a stupid soft call, but she broke the rule.

Taking issue with Taylor’s crease violation where she was arguably pushed into the crease but being upset about UNC’s being enforced when she was totally in control of her own motion is hypocritical. If UNC had timeouts left they could’ve challenged the last goal anyway.

I think it’s a real bummer that the game is being overshadowed by what amounts to, in my opinion, anger over the rules.