New Haven, Conn. (March 20)-The Saint Anselm College women's lacrosse team defeated the Owls of Southern Connecticut State University 18-8 to pick up their first NE-10 victory of the season. The Hawk's Michaela Rocha (Rye, N.H.) netted her 100th career goal for Saint Anselm in the victory.

With the win the Hawks move to 2-3 overall and 1-1 in NE-10 play, while the Owls fall to 0-4 on the year and 0-2 in conference action.

Rocha's nine points was good enough to lead all scorers in this afternoon's contest. With 6:28 remaining in the first half, the senior attack netted her 100th career goal on a free position shot. Meghan Smith (Pittsford, N.Y.) and Tia Karon (Medford, Mass.) also had three-goal games for Saint Anselm. Hawk netminder Katherine O'Hara (Norwell, Mass.) set aside 11 shots and allowed only eight goals to pick up her second victory of the season.

Southern Connecticut's Teresa Monfredo (Shirley, N.Y.) led the owls with three goals in the losing effort. Goaltender Lisa Corso (North Bellmore, N.Y.) made 17 saves and allowed 18 goals in the loss.

The Hawks return to action tomorrow, March 21st, with a non-conference game at Dowling at 4 p.m.