WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – Simmons lacrosse earned its first Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) win following a decisive 18-3 victory over the University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) on Saturday afternoon.
The Sharks dominated the game from the outset, establishing a 7-2 lead by the end of the first quarter and extending it to 13-3 at halftime. They continued their strong performance in the second half, adding five more goals while keeping the Blue Jays scoreless.
Senior midfielder
Frida Turriza led the offensive charge with six goals, bringing her season total to 12. She was supported by senior
Layla Drinkwater and first-year
Everett Garner, each contributing three goals.
Senior
Kat Wood added two goals, while junior
Lauren Krupnikoff, sophomore attacker
Caitie Theissen, sophomore
Abby Mountain, and first-year midfielder
Leah Finn each scored once.
SIMMONS HIGHLIGHTS
- Senior Frida Turriza registered six goals for six points in the victory.
- Senior Layla Drinkwater recorded a career single-game high three goals.
- First-year Everett Garner notched her second hat-trick of the season with three goals against the Blue Jays.
- Senior Kat Wood found the back of the net twice.
UP NEXT
Simmons returns to the field on Wednesday, March 26 traveling to Northfield, Vermont to face Norwich University at 4 p.m.
