AMHERST - The Smith College lacrosse team fell to No. 8 Amherst 22-3 on Tuesday evening. The Bears dip to 3-2 on the year, while the Mammoths improve to 3-0. 

Amherst opened the scoring with two goals in the first minute of play and led 8-0 after the first period. The Mammoths began the second period with a tally from Bridget Finley before Smith got on the board with back-to-back goals from Kyra Hawk (San Jose, CA/The Harker School) and Skylar Burkhart (Woodinville, WA/Seattle Academy). Amherst continued their offensive firepower to hold an 11-2 lead at the half and 17-2 advantage going into the fourth. Amherst outscored Smith 5-1 in the final period where Burkhard buried her ninth goal of the year.

All three Smith goalkeepers saw action with Shannon Houtenville (East Windsor, NJ/Highstown) taking the loss, making six saves in 35 minutes of action.

Up Next
Smith hosts Westfield State on Friday, March 13 at 3:00pm.

Smith Top Performers
Kyra Hawk (San Jose, CA/The Harker School)
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- 1 goal
- 1 shot on goal
- 1 power-play goal

Skylar Burkhart (Woodinville, WA/Seattle Academy)
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- 2 goals
- 2 shots on goal
- 1 unassisted goal

Jenna Paczkowski (Jupiter, FL/Choate Rosemary Hall)
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- 1 assist

Shannon Houtenville (East Windsor, NJ/Highstown)
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- 6 saves

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