The Siena women's lacrosse program takes to Hickey Field for their second home game of the season, as they look to make it three wins in a row as they take on the Hartford Hawks at 3 p.m.
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Sophomore
Nicole McNeely scored four times on as the Siena Saints women's lacrosse team defeated the Holy Cross Crusaders 11-7 to take their second straight win on March 3. The Hawks are currently 0-7 on the season.
Siena (2-3) put up their second highest point total of the season led by McNeely's quad.
Annie Brennanadded three goals with two off the free position, while
Julia Pelcher and
Kaitlyn Dowsett each scored a pair. McNeely and Dowcett also added assists, while
Kerry Gerety also added an assist. Goalie
Sammy Hortonmade seven saves on the game, and led the team with four ground balls.
The Saints are bouncing back from a 5-12 season in 2018, and a 1-7 mark in the MAAC a year ago. However, the Saints return two of their top three goal scorers in
Annie Brennan and
Kerry Gerety. The duo combined for 62 points in 2018, as they look to top that mark in 2019. Goalie
Sammy Horton was a mainstay between the pipes for the Saints last season, as she played every second in front of the twine for the Green and Gold a year ago.
Siena was picked seventh in the MAAC preseason poll, garnering 24 points and a first place vote. The Saints will open up MAAC play at home on March 23 when they play host to Iona, the team picked just ahead of them in sixth in the preseason poll.