March 31, 2007

WOMEN'S LACROSSE DEFEATS ASSUMPTION 24-10 SATURDAY

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Caitlin Hansen had five goals in Bryant's 24-10 win at Assumption Saturday.


WORCESTER, Mass. -  Caitlin Hansen scored five goals while Delia Glover, Lauren Carlisle, and Amanda Gallant each had four goals apiece as the Bryant University women's lacrosse team picked up a 24-10 Northeast-10 Conference win over Assumption Saturday afternoon. 

Bryant (4-2, 3-1 NE-10) scored 10 first half goals with Gallant, Glover, and Hansen each netting a pair.  With the game tied at 1-1 early, Carlisle scored the go-ahead goal on an assist from Hansen to put Bryant ahead, 2-1.  Shortly after, Lauren Albert would tally her fifth of the season to give Bryant 3-1 advantage. 

Leading 10-5 at the half, the Bulldogs stretched its lead to 14-7 thanks to two more Hansen goals.  The Bulldogs out-shot the Greyhounds 51 to 30 in the game and got 16 saves from Chelsea Pettingill in the victory. 

Assumption (0-5, 0-2 NE-10) was led by Kristin Ford's three goals while Shannon Howard, Jenna Goldstein, and Coleen Fish each netted a pair. 

Bryant will host Merrimack College this Wednesday night (7 p.m.) at the Turf Field and host Saint Michael's on Saturday at Bulldog Stadium