Box Score
ALFRED, NY – The Hilbert College women’s lacrosse team suffered an 18-2 road defeat at the hands of Alfred University (2-0) March 27. Even with the point difference, the first-year program (1-2) is making strides in their skill-level and understanding and execution of game strategies.
Junior Robbi Bailey and sophomore Jordan Botsford found the back of the net as they earned their first collegiate goal against the Saxons. Meghan Stewart faced 35 shots and earned 10 saves in her 60 minutes of goal-tending for Hilbert.
Alfred started their attack early, scoring the first goal within a minute of the first draw and rode to a 13-0 half time lead. Hilbert was much more competitive in the second half playing to a 5-2 score as they produced fewer team errors and improved their team effort on defense.
Statistically Alfred outshot Hilbert 35-12 and held a 30-19 ground ball advantage. Bailey led in team-high 6 ground balls and sophomore Sarah Lorusso added 4 ground balls and was credited with 4 forced turn-overs being tracked to the Saxons. Senior Caitlyn Jacob and freshman Julianne Spring {in photo} each finished with 3 shots, producing half of Hilbert’s offensive attack.
Hilbert returns to action March 30 when they host Cazenovia College (1-3) in a 12 noon game which will be played at Nichols School again. The Hawks men’s NEAC game against SUNY Cobleskill will follow immediately after the women’s game is final.