MANCHESTER, N.H. – Behind 11 different goal scorers and a six-goal first quarter, the No. 21 Saint Anselm College women's lacrosse team rolled past D'Youville University, 19-9, in a non-conference matchup on Saturday at Grappone Stadium.

Highlights

• Sophomore Ayla McDermod paced the Hawks with a game-high four goals.
• Freshman Kendall Herrick added three goals, while juniors Julia Rowley and Lucy Mawn and senior Lucy Davis each finished with two.
• McDermod and Mawn each led the way with four draw controls apiece.
• Senior Elyse Scales caused one turnover while securing a team-high four ground balls.
• Sophomore Aiko Fujita made five saves in 45 minutes of work to earn the win. Senior Madelin Dunbar made two saves over the final 15 minutes of play.
• The Hawks were flawless on clears, finishing a perfect 17-for-17.
• Saint Anselm held advantages in shots on goal (21-10) and ground balls (17-6).
• The Hawks are now 4-0 all-time against the Saints.

How it Happened

Saint Anselm wasted little time asserting control, opening the game with a 6-2 first-quarter edge. The Hawks' offense stayed efficient in the second, taking an 11-5 lead into halftime after another five-goal frame.

Out of the break, the Hawks continued to separate, scoring five more times in the third quarter while limiting D'Youville to just two goals. Rowley capped the third-quarter scoring to make it 16-7, helping Saint Anselm carry full momentum into the final 15 minutes.

The Hawks added three more markers in the fourth, including a free-position strike from Rowley and late insurance tallies to put the game out of reach. Saint Anselm's defense tightened in the final period, allowing just two goals while controlling possession with a perfect clearing performance.

Up Next

Saint Anselm (7-4, 2-2 NE10) returns to Northeast 10 Conference play on Wednesday, April 8, traveling across town for a 7 p.m. Queen City matchup at Southern New Hampshire University (5-6, 2-3 NE10).