Easton, Mass. (March 16)-The Saint Anselm College women's lacrosse team fell to the No. 5 ranked Stonehill College Skyhawks 21-9 on Monday afternoon at W.B. Mason Stadium. The loss drops the Hawks to 1-3 and 0-1 in NE-10 play, while the win makes Stonehill 1-0 overall and in conference action.

The Hawks were led by freshman midfielder Meghan Smith (E. Rochester, N.Y.) who posted five goals and two assists for five points on the night. Courtney Ford (Concord, Mass.) was second on the team with three goals, while midfielder Leigh Krztston (Bedford, N.H.) pitched in with her second goal of the year. Goaltender Katherine O'Hara (Norwell, Mass.) made nine saves and allowed 16 goals in the loss.

The Skyhawks had two players net six goals in Leyla Kuz-Dworzak (Norwalk, Conn.) and Michelle Kelley (Mendham, N.J.). Stonehill goalie Justine Ferland (Portsmouth, N.H.) made 13 saves to give the Skyhawks the win.

The Hawks next game was scheduled to be a home contest against Southern N.H. on Wednesday, March 18th, but due to field conditions it has been postponed to a later date. Saint Anselm's next game will be on Friday, March 20th, when they travel to Southern Connecticut for a 4 p.m. start.