1NORTHAMPTON - Kyra Hawk (San Jose, CA/The Harker School) scored her 100th career goal in tonight's 16-7 Smith College lacrosse win over Emmanuel in the home-opener. The Bears' offense was led by a strong first quarter, where it outscored its opponent 7-0. The Saints begin the year 0-1, while Smith evens its record to 1-1. 

The game began with Smith's Leila Bannon (Brunswick, ME/Brunswick) securing the opening draw control. The Bears capitalized on a turnover by Emmanuel, with Caroline Sanders (Orange County, CA/Santa Margarita Catholic) scoring the first goal at 12:13. Skylar Burkhart (Woodinville, WA/Seattle Academy) added another goal for Smith at 8:41, assisted by Sanders. Sanders continued her offensive presence with a tally at 4:58, followed by Hawk extending the lead with a goal at 4:01. The Bears maintained their momentum, with Jordan Hoffman (Portland, OR/Jesuit) scoring from a free position at 3:43. Hawk added her second of the game at 1:51, concluding a dominant first quarter as Smith led 7-0.

Hawk opened the scoring in the second with a goal at 10:42, assisted by Sanders, and added another at 7:49, assisted by Burkhart. Sanders also found the back of the net at 9:48, contributing to Smith's offensive momentum. Jenna Paczkowski (Jupiter, FL/Choate Rosemary Hall) and Hawk each scored unassisted goals at 4:06 and 2:20, respectively. Emmanuel College (Mass.) struggled to find an offensive rhythm, with Brooke Testa (Pittstown, NJ/Delaware Valley) making crucial saves, including stops on shots by Ella Stein and Madeline Wright, preserving Smith's commanding 12-0 lead by the end of the quarter.

Smith maintained a strong offensive performance in the third quarter, extending their lead over Emmanuel. Hawk scored twice, first at 13:28 assisted by Burkhart, and again at 4:35 with an assist from Sanders. Sanders also contributed a goal at 11:05 and a crucial turnover at 35 seconds remaining, while Hoffman found the net at 1:58. Emmanuel responded with two goals from Wright at 9:15 and 6:35, but Smith's defense, highlighted by a turnover caused by Sanders, limited further scoring opportunities. The quarter concluded with Smith leading 16-2.

Emmanuel mounted a strong comeback attempt in the fourth quarter, scoring five unanswered goals against the Bears. Emilia Ferraro opened the scoring at 10:59, followed by Anna Nichols at 9:13, assisted by Stein. Wright added to the tally with goals at 7:05 and a final strike with seven seconds left. Avery Robillard also contributed with a goal at 5:46. Despite the Bears maintaining a 16-7 lead through the quarter, Emmanuel's late surge highlighted their determination.

Smith Top Performers
Kyra Hawk (San Jose, CA/The Harker School)
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- 7 goals
- 12 shots on goal

Caroline Sanders (Orange County, CA/Santa Margarita Catholic)
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- 4 goals
- 3 assists

Brooke Testa (Pittstown, NJ/Delaware Valley)
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- 8 saves
- 9 shots faced

Smith has a record of 1-1. Emmanuel has a record of 0-1.

Up Next
Smith hosts Western New England University Saturday, February 28 at 12:00pm

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