Women's Lax Falls to Rowan, 14-3

UNION, N.J. (4/10/10) – Rowan University scored the first seven goals of the game en-route to defeating host Kean University, 14-3, in New Jersey Athletic Conference women's lacrosse action on Saturday afternoon.

Senior attack Alayna Morris and junior attack Leah Hershey each netted three goals for the Profs (6-4, 2-0 NJAC), while three different players netted goals for the Cougars (4-7, 1-3 NJAC).

In the first half, sophomore midfielder Michelle Lubrano scored two of Rowan's first three goals in the opening 10 minutes.  After Rowan extended the lead to 7-0 on a goal by Hershey with 3:04 remaining in the half, Kean freshman Lyndsey Cannon (pictured right) netted the team's first goal with 35 seconds left in the half to pull the Cougars to within 7-1 at the break.

The Cougars opened the second half with an unassisted goal by junior Erica Kelly to cut the deficit to five goals at 7-2, before Hershey netted the first of three straight Rowan goals to extend the lead out to 10-2.  A free-position goal by Kean senior Julie Bachovchin pulled Kean to within 10-3, however Rowan netted the final four goals, including two by Morris.

Rowan held a 24-7 edge in shots, taking 12 shots each half, while also holding an 18-11 advantage in groundballs. 

For the Cougars, freshman Jules Keeley made three saves, while junior Brittany Gibbs stopped two shots. 

Rowan junior Lauren Yee had four assists and one goal in the victory. 

The Cougars return to action on Wednesday, April 14, when the Cougars host SUNY Maritime College in a Skyline Conference match-up at 4 p.m.