Union, N.J. (4/17/21) – The Kean University women's lacrosse team suffered an 18-5 defeat to visiting Rowan University on Saturday afternoon in NJAC action.

Dana Meehan led the Cougars (2-6, 2-2 NJAC) with two goals and an assist.

Ashley Lechliter recorded a game-best seven goals for the Profs (2-5, 1-1 NJAC).

Rowan jumped out to an early 4-0 lead behind two goals from Lechliter.  Maddy Leigh broke up the shutout with just under 19 minutes to go in the first half.  The Profs then went on an 8-0 run, spanning the halves to put the game out of reach.

Kean had a short burst of three consecutive goals in a two minute span as Meehan netted two and Katie Pileggi with one.

The Cougars close out the NJAC regular season on Wednesday when they travel to The College of New Jersey.