Simmons University

BRIGHTON, Mass. – The Simmons University Lacrosse team took on the Blue Jays of the University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) on a brisk evening on Daly Field tonight where the visitors defeated the Sharks, 14-9.

How It Happened

• Emily Horn gave the Sharks the early jolt to hold the 3-1 advantage with just over two minutes left in the first period. The Blue Jays were able to split the different and make it a one-score game going into the second (3-2).
• USJ picked up where the left off to net the opening two goals in the second and take their first lead of the evening, 4-3. Evertt Garner found Bridget McNamara who fired one into the back netting to knot it up at 4-4. The visitors added a pair before the end of the half to lead 6-4 at the break. 
• Both sides traded goals early in the third to maintain the two-goal cushion until USJ slowly began to creep away to go on top, 10-6 by the end of the third.
• Horn and Lauren Krupnikoff each rattled in shots to bring the deficit back to just two goals early in the fourth (10-8). However, the Blue Jays regrouped to hold off the Sharks to claim the eventual win.

Beyond The Box Score

• First year, Bridget McNamara registered her second highest point total with five tonight. 
• Maria Turriza has recorded a caused turnover in every game this season, including back-to-back games with two.
• The Sharks remain at Daly for a weekend contest against the Mitchell College Mariners on Saturday, April 4 with a 2 p.m. start time.