Double Dutch: Union Tops Union, Liberty
from press releases
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. - Behind six goals and three
assists from sophomore attack Kristin Joyce the No. 9 Union College
women's lacrosse team cruised to an 11-5 victory against No. 14
William Smith (11-3, 6-2), earning them the Liberty League regular
season title with an 8-0 conference record. The Dutchwomen (13-2),
who last won the regular season during the 2005 season, will host
the Liberty League Championship next weekend.
Joyce's nine point effort increased her season goal total to 53 and
her point mark to 71. Sophomore attack Chelsea Charette posted two
goals and two assists and senior attack Liz Samore had a goal and
an assist.
Junior midfields Allie Cuozzo and Keelin Skurek each had goals.
Charette struck first for Union at 28:01 on an unassisted tally,
but the Herons answered with three-straight goals to take a 3-1
lead at 14:31.
The Dutchwomen responded during the last four minutes of the half,
beginning a nine goal run that would continue well into the second
half.
Joyce and Charette teamed for goals at 4:02 and 2:55 of the first,
and Zamore posted her six goal of the season at 1:56. On the
ensuing draw control, Joyce gained control and streaked into the
offensive end for her 50th goal of the season.
Charette capped the first half scoring with a play setup by Joyve
with 12 ticks remaining.
The Dutchwomen continued where they left off with goals from
Skurek, two from Joyce and finally one from Cuozzo at 16:07.
Joyce put the exclamation point on the win after two straight
William Smith goals with a marker of her own at 2:01.
Dutchwomen goaltender Cat Ruggiero made six saves for her 11th win
of the season.
Union collected 34 groundballs and claimed 13 draw controls, while
William Smith had 28 groundballs and five draw controls.
The Dutchwomen outshot the Herons 29-17.
