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Rutgers got five goals from Claire Grooms as the Scarlet Knights downed St. Joseph's, 16-6, in women's lacrosse action on Tuesday evening. Rutgers (3-4) scored two goals in less that two minutes taking an early 2-0 lead. The Hawks responded with two quick goals to tie the game at the 26:31 mark. The two teams traded goals, knotting the game at three with 22 minutes remaining but Rutgers scored seven unanswered goals to take a 10-3 lead at the half. The Hawks (3-2) never found their offense as Rutgers outscored SJU 6-3 in the second half. Anne Blank scored two of SJU's three goals in the second half. Rutgers goalkeeper Lauren Gulotta turned back 13 of SJU's shots, keeping SJU out of the game. Blank and freshman Amie Schmoltze each scored two goals for SJU. Lauren Bradley had 11 saves for the Hawks.