April 23, 2008

Oakdale, N.Y. - Junior Rachel Ray cooked up a game high of five points (2G, 3A) as #3 Adelphi University defeated Dowling College, 16-3, at Golden Lions Field. The win improves the Panthers record to a flawless 13-0, 4-0 in ECC play as Dowling drops to 7-5, 2-3 in conference play.

Adelphi's defense led by sophomore goaltender Caitlin Fitzpatrick, who stopped 11 shots, was dominant and held Dowling to three goals on the afternoon. The Panthers kept Dowling off the board for the first 26 minutes before Kelly Cefalu (East Islip, NY) deposited a feed from Samantha Messineo (Shirley, NY) for Dowling's first goal. At halftime, the Golden Lions trailed 9-1.

In addition to Ray, freshman Kaitlyn Carter had five points (3G, 2A), and sophomore Vanessa Sotcheff (1G, 2A) and freshman Michelle Ceraso (2G, 1A) had three points each to lead Adelphi.

Brianna Falesse (Centereach, NY) and Vanessa Moriera (Selden, NY) had the additional tallies for the Golden Lions. Moreira also had a game high six ground balls.

Adelphi returns to action on Saturday, April 26, when they host Bryant College at 5:30 p.m. at Shuart Stadium in Hempstead, New York. The Panthers will host a "Think Pink" day and will raffle off several of their pink lacrosse shafts along with other prizes. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game.

Courtesy Dowling Sports Information