NORTHAMPTON, Mass. - Emerson was shut out in the second and third periods as they fell 20-5 to Smith in NEWMAC women's lacrosse action.
Maddy Reyes (San Ramon, Calif.) scored two times for the Lions;
Ava DelliCompagni (Coatesville, Pa.),
Holland Rutter (Pingree Grove, Ill), and
Ava Selby (Boonsboro, Md.) combined for the other three.
Emerson falls to 5-9 (2-7 NEWMAC) this season, while Smith improves to 8-8 (5-4 NEWMAC).
GAME SUMMARY
Smith was out to an early lead after the first quarter, outscoring Emerson 10-1 in the period. DelliCompagni scored the only goal for the Lions with 8:51 remaining, assisted by
Callie Krosin (Pikesville, Md.).
Emerson was held scoreless in the second and third quarters, while the Pioneers scored three and four goals in the respective periods to take a 17-1 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Smith would score three more times in the final quarter to get their total to 20. Emerson scored four times, with Reyes accounting for a goal with 11:58 remaining off a pass by
Bree Biesiadecki (Spring Lake Heights, N.J.) and another on her own at 10:14.
Selby later scored with 5:21 remaining, assisted by
Grace Danehy (Mansfield, Mass.), and Rutter scored an unassisted goal with seven seconds left to put the Lions' total at five.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
Lindsey Wettstein (South Hempstead, N.Y.) - 45:00 MP, 5 Saves
Maddy Reyes - 2 Goals, 2 CT, 1 DC
Ava DelliCompagni - 1 Goal, 2 DC
Holland Rutter - 1 Goal, 1 CT
Ava Selby - 1 G (0-1 FPS), 1 DC
GAME NOTES
- Smith outshot Emerson 35-14. The Pioneers led 20-3 on ground balls picked up and 18-8 on draw controls.
NEXT UP
Women's lacrosse wraps up their regular season at home next Wednesday, taking on Salve Regina at 6 p.m. The Seahawks hold an overall record of 9-6 but are currently 3-5 in conference play.
