HAWKS BOOST RECORD TO 3-0 WITH 10-9 WIN OVER LEHIGH
BETHLEHEM, PA (03/23/01) - Hawk Athlete of
the Week Bernadette Smith continued her hot
hand, tallying a game-high five goals and dished
one assist to lead the St. Joseph's women's
lacrosse team to a 10-9 win over host Lehigh.
The Hawks, which won its third straight to open
the season a perfect 3-0 for the best start in
school history, jumped out to a 6-2 halftime lead
as Smith tallied a natural hat trick in a
three-minute span during the opening stanza.
The Mountain Hawks (1-4) rallied back with three quick goals of their
own to close the gap. Lehigh cut the margin to 10-8 on a goal by Ella
Studdiford with 2:38 remaining. The final tally came with 17 seconds by
Lehigh's Kristin Strom, but SJU held on for the win.
Amie Schmoltze (two goals), Jen Enoch (one goal), Brett Dymarczyk
(one goal/one assist), Shannon Hungate (one goal/one assist), Annie
Blank (one assist) rounded out the scoring for SJU.
Lauren Bradley had seven saves for SJU while Vanessa Abbott recorded
eight for Lehigh.
The Hawks host California on Sunday at Noon.
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