Kean Falls in Women's Lacrosse, 10-9

PURCHASE, N.Y. (3/21/08) - Freshman Brandee Brown (South Plainfield, N.J.) scored a team-high four goals, however the Manhattanville College women's lacrosse team rallied past Kean University for a 10-9 victory in non-conference action on Friday afternoon.

Cory Alcorn (Orangeville, Ontario) netted the game-winning goal for the Valiants (2-2) with 32 seconds left to lead Manhattanville back from a 8-5 second-half deficit

The Cougars (5-2) scored five straight goals, including three from Brown (pictured right), to take an 8-4 lead before Manhattanville responded with a goal at the halftime buzzer to pull within three at intermission.

Manhattanville then outscored the Cougars 5-1 in the second half to win their second game of the year. 

For the Cougars, rookie Amanda South (Fairless Hills, Pa.) had one goal and two assists, while senior Alli Green (West Deptford, N.J.) added one goal and one assist.

In goal, freshman Ashlie Berghold (Boyertown, Pa.) stopped 11 Valiant shots.

Kean returns to action on Tuesday, March 25, when they travel to Chestnut Hill College for a 4 p.m. game.