Box Score
Greensburg, PA- Seton Hill University Women's Lacrosse team advances to 3-0 with their win over Chestnut Hill College (0-3). With scoring from 11 different Seton Hill Griffins, SHU won by final score of 21-6.
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In the opening half Seton Hill was able to separate themselves from Chestnut Hill early with a 5 goal-scoring run and the Griffins held the lead for the rest of the game. At halftime Seton Hill held the lead 12-4.
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Strong second half defense and goal tending held Chestnut Hill to only 2 goals on 15 shots.
Meghan Hollar had 11 saves.
Rachel Hilbert recorded 4 Caused Turnovers and 7 Ground Balls along with 6 Draw Controls.
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Scoring leaders of the afternoon were
Morgan Cain with 3 Goals and 3 Assists on 4 Shots and
Emma Simmers with 5 Goals on 9 Shots.
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Coach Courtney's Corner:
"We played well as a team today just like our first two games this season. Our transition game impressed me, we ran very well. Our success stems from practice throughout the week and into our games. Up-coming game on Tuesday against IUP will be a good contest. We will need to come into the game with confidence and hold that confidence and take care of the ball."
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Scoring Summary:
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Goals: Emily Fagan (5);
Morgan Cain (3);
Emma Simmers (3);
Charlotte Cunningham (2);
Elizabeth Otwell (2);
Alessandra Nicholas (2);
Christine Palmeri (2);
Rachel Hilbert (1);
Tristen Hanke (1)
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Assists: Morgan Cain (3);
Renee Kania (2);
Rachel Hilbert (1);
Abby Shaughness (1);
Charlotte Cunningham (1);
Elizabeth Otwell (1);
Emma Simmers (1);
Christine Palmeri (1)
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Seton Hill Women's Lacrosse team will play their first PSAC conference game when they host Indiana University of Pennsylvania on Tuesday, March 11. Faceoff is at 4:00 pm.