VERONA, Wis. – The Edgewood College Women's Lacrosse team fell to Saint Mary's College 20-6 in the 2022 season opener. The Eagles saw scoring in all but one period, scoring three of their six goals in the third period. Natalie Skaife led the Eagles with two goals.

HOW IT HAPPENED
- Edgewood College (0-1) got out to a 2-1 lead just three minutes into the first period, as Skaife and Samantha Velander scored back-to-back goals. Saint Mary's College (1-0) quickly took control for the rest of the first period, scoring nine goals and taking a 10-2 lead into the second period.

- The Eagles were scoreless through the second 15-minute period, but saw good defense as they allowed only four goals from the Belles. Saint Mary's would take a 14-2 lead into halftime, with Katie Haas notching a team-high six goals through the first 30 minutes of action.

- Edgewood College came out of the break with an aggressive offense that ultimately paid off as Kendra Sanderfoot got in on the scoring action, notching the Eagles third goal of the game just three minutes into the third period. Julia Carr and Skaife would also score in the third period for the Eagles. Rachel Unitan was key in the for the Eagles, assisting on two of the three goals.

- The Eagles would score once more in the fourth period, as Elyssa Pope found the back of the net.

- Newcomer Morgan Koss finished the game with 10 saves. The Eagles were outshot 36-12 on Sunday.

THE OPPOSITION
- Katie Haas led Saint Mary's with six goals and one assist. Brigit Kane scored four goals and Christiana Singler added three of her own.

- The Belles are coming off a 2021 season in which they finished with a 13-5 overall record, won the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association, and played in the NCAA Tournament.  

UP NEXT
- The Eagles will continue non-conference action with a trip to Cornell College on Wednesday, March 2. Action from Mount Vernon, Iowa is set for 7:00 p.m.