Box Score South Eason, MA -
Danielle Jaycox and Jackie Jahelka combined for six goals, pushing the second ranked Adelphi University women's lacrosse team past the 14th ranked Skykawks of Stonehill College, 10-4 on Saturday, March 29 in South Easton, Massachusetts. With the victory, Adelphi remains unblemished at 9-0 overall and 5-0 in the Northeast-10, while Stonehill slips to an even, 4-4 and 3-2 in conference play.
Jaycox and Jahelka led the Adelphi attack with three goals each, while
Alexa Froccaro chipped in two.
Meg Brown and
Emily Keesling accounted for the Brown and Gold's other two goals, while
Devan Crimi and
Rachel O'Brien were credited with assists. Crimi and Jaycox paced the defense, causing three and two turnovers respectively, and grabbing seven and four ground balls.
Camille Rosellini and
Felicia Mills helped the Adelphi offense control the tempo of the game with three draw controls each, while
Taylor Hayes was credited with her ninth win of the season, while making six stops.
Adelphi stepped off the bus ready to play, posting three goals in the first 5:28 of the first half. Jaycox found the back of the Skyhawk net just 48 seconds into the contest and Jahelka and Froccaro followed suit minutes later. After nearly nine minutes of scoreless play, the hosts got on the board to cut the Panther lead to just two, 3-1. But, the final 10 minutes the momentum swung back in Adelphi's favor, thanks to tallies from Jaycox, Keesling and Jahelka, giving the Brown and Gold a 6-1 halftime cushion.
Froccaro opened the second frame with another Adelphi score, this one coming 1:29 after the first whistle. Stonehill responded by taking advantage of two Panther penalties, changing a 7-1 deficit, into a more managable 7-3 hole. However, the Brown and Gold put a strangle hold on the game in the final 10 minutes, scoring three of the final four goals, to depart South Easton with a 10-4 triumph.
The Panthers held an edge in every category across the board, taking more shots, 34-14, committing less turnovers, 13-18, winning more draw controls, 9-7 and collecting more ground balls, 30-21.
Coach's Comments:"It was great to be tested today against a very good Stonehill team that we have a lot of respect for," Head Coach Rob Grella stated. "They pushed us for 60 minutes and games like this only make us better."
Up NextThe Brown and Gold return home on Wednesday, April 2 when they welcome Mercy College onto Motamed Field in Garden City, New York for a 7:00 pm contest.
