Feb. 26, 2011
Box Score
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LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. - UMass scored nine of the game's first 10 goals and despite a second half rally Siena Women's Lacrosse fell short in its home opener Saturday afternoon, 16-7. Deirdre McQuillan and Katie Maguire each scored their first two goals of the season in the loss.
After McQuillan put the Saints (0-2) on the board first less than two minutes into the games, UMass (4-0) responded with nine unanswered goals. Lauren Corso scored on a free-position shot in the final minute of the half as the Saints trailed 9-2 at intermission. UMass dominated the first half, out-shooting the Saints 32-6 in the stanza.
The Minutewomen stretched their lead to 11-2 moments into the second half and threatened to pull away even further. But the Saints battled back, scoring four of the next five goals to pull as close as 12-6 with 10:02 remaining. It would be as close as Siena would get.
Junior goalie Kristin Concordia was strong again in goal, posting 20 saves while adding five groundballs and two caused turnovers.
Allie Primo and Michelle Andreo accounted for Siena's other goals. Lauren Corso added four groundballs and two draw controls to go along with her goal.
Katie Ferris paced the Minutewomen with five goals, while Sam Rush added three. Katie Florence stopped eight shots to pick up the win in goal.
The Saints return to action Tuesday at Bryant. Game time is 3 p.m. in Smithfield, R.I.
