NORTHAMPTON - The Smith College lacrosse team strung together five unanswered goals to close out the first quarter to surge past Western New England University, 11-7, in non-conference play on Saturday afternoon.

Playing in its home opener, the Pioneers delivered head caoch Katie Moore her 100th career victory as Smith improved to 2-1 on the year. The Golden Bears dip to 0-2. 

By the Numbers

• First year Kyra Hawk (San Jose, CA/The Harker School) netted a career-high five goals on six shots
• Sadie Tschier and Gia Arancio (Smithtown, N.Y./Hauppauge) each tallied two goals
• Goalkeeper Shannon Houtenville (East Windsor, NJ/Highstown) made a career-best 14 saves
• Smith held a 35-26 advantage in shots and amassed 31 ground balls compared to the Golden Bears' 10

Game Highlights

• Trailing 2-1 early in the first, Hawk scored back-to-back goals which jumpstarted Smith's offense to close out the period with five straight goals and a 6-2 lead
• Ella Henry cut the deficit in half for the visitors before Smith added three more befoe the half
• Jennir Arancio made it 11-4 late in the third and the Golden Bears scored a trio of goals to end the game

Up Next
Smith hosts No. 20 Williams College tomorrow at 2:00pm. 

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