MARCH 5, 2012

WOMEN'S LACROSSE FALLS TO SUSQUEHANNA

BALTIMORE, MD — Susquehanna University built a 8-3 half-time lead and never trailed in the contest as the Crusaders posted a 16-5 victory over King's College in a non-conference women's lacrosse matchup at Edgewood High School in Baltimore, Md.

With the win, Susquehanna improved to 2-0 while King's slipped to 1-1.

Chelsea Manes topped King's with three goals while Amanda Harney and Krystina Villarreal added one goal each. Catherine McMahon posted five ground balls while Harney tallied five ground balls and three caused turnovers. Emily Foley finished with four ground balls on the day. King's goalie Megan Withrow made eight saves. 

Michelle McGinniss, Brynn Reid, and Erin Dyer scored three goals each for the Crusader. McGuiness also chipped in with two assists. Susquehanna goalie Emily Stankaitis registered eight saves.

King's returns to the field Saturday when the Lady Monarchs make their home debut with a 1:00 p.m. matchup with Cazenovia.