LYCOMING WOMEN’S LACROSSE DOUBLES UP MONTCLAIR STATE

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The Lycoming College women’s lacrosse team snapped a two-game skid with a convincing 12-6 victory over Montclair State University, Tuesday afternoon. The non-conference win improved the Warriors’ record to 6-3 on the year. The Red Hawks fell to 5-5 with the loss.

Lycoming jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first ten minutes of the game on goals by Darlene Moyer (Sr./York; York Central), Judy Pane (So./Saint James, NY; Smithtown), Lauren Evangelist (Fr./Perkiomen; Boyertown) and Heather Wilt (Sr./Wyoming; Dallas Senior).

Montclair got on the board when Kristen Miskey scored with 12:36 to play in the opening half. The Warriors, however, regained their four-goal advantage as Wilt tallied her second goal before the half.

Lycoming extended their lead to 11-2 in the early part of the second half before the Red Hawks had a burst of three goals in just 90 seconds. The offensive push was a little too late for Montclair as the Warriors held on for the 12-6 win.

Brenda MacPhail (Sr./Newtown Square; Marple Newtown) and Hillary Barrett (Sr./Collegeville; Perkiomen Valley) each scored a pair of goals in the second half. Colleen Kenyon (Jr./Milmont Park; Ridley Senior), Evangelist and Wilt also scored in the final 30 minutes.

For the game, Wilt led Lycoming with three goals. Miskey was the Red Hawks’ top performer with four goals on the afternoon.

Jessica Miller (Sr./Emmaus; Emmaus) continued her strong season in goal, recording 16 saves and allowing only six goals. Lori Furka made eight saves for Montclair.

The Warriors will return to conference action on Thursday, when they travel to Susquehanna University. Game time in scheduled for 4 p.m.

COLLEGIATE WOMEN’S LACROSSE
Montclair St. 6, Lycoming 12

Teams                    1                2                Total
Montclair St.           1                5                6
Lycoming                5                7                12

Goals:
Lycoming – Heather Wilt 3, Hillary Barrett 2, Lauren Evangelist 2, Brenda MacPhail 2, Colleen Kenyon, Darlene Moyer, Judy Pane
Montclair St. – Kristen Miskey 4, Lori Burns, Cathy Homiek

Assists:
Lycoming – Brenda MacPhail
Montclair St. – Cathy Homiek 2

Saves:
Lycoming – Jess Miller (60 min.) 16 saves, 6 GA
Montclair St. – Lori Furka (60 min.) 8 saves, 12 GA