Score: Elmira College 22, Alfred University 2
Records: Elmira (2-12, 1-5 E8), Alfred (1-9, 0-5 E8)
Location: Campus Field – Elmira, N.Y.

ELMIRA, N.Y. -- The Elmira College women's lacrosse team cruised past Empire 8 Conference foe Alfred University by a final score of 22-2 on Saturday afternoon at Campus Field. Prior to the contest, EC honored its two seniors, Macy Huntley '19 and Mae Dinh '19 for their dedication and contributions to the program over the last four years.

The Purple and Gold set the tone from the opening whistle, as Rachael Goetz '20 tallied the game's opening goal just over one minute into the contest. The junior finished with five goals, bringing her season total to 15. Mikayla Carfello '22 paced the Soaring Eagles' offense with seven points (6g-1a), as the first-year talent tore through the Saxons' defense all afternoon.

Jena Gatto '20 registered her second hat-trick of the season and added an assist to finish with four points. Stephanie Martin '22 totaled three points (2g-1a), while Danielle Blake '20 recorded one goal and two assists for a career-best three points. Claire Baker '20 (2g), Tina O'Donnell '20 (1g-1a), Kate Gibson '20 (1g-1a) and Huntley (1g-1a) rounded out the Purple and Gold's offense with two points apiece.

EC finished the contest with a 28-8 advantage in shots on goal, while earning 13 free position chances. The Soaring Eagles' midfield and defense disrupted Alfred's attack throughout the contest, forcing the Saxons into 22 turnovers.

In her own words...
Head coach Rebecca Lampson on the special feeling of earning a win on senior day...
"It was great to get a win on senior day. We appreciate all of the hard work the seniors have put in over the last few years, so it was nice to give them this on a day that is meant to recognize all of their achievements.

Coach Lampson on the team's offensive performance...
"We really played as a team today. The majority of our goals were off of assists, and we made it a point to run all of our plays. We utilized everyone in the attacking end."
 
Coach Lampson on what today's win means to the team...
"This was a big game for us going into the last stretch of our season. Last weekend, we faced a couple of really tough teams, so being able to answer this weekend was huge. Today's win will hopefully give us the confidence we need to build on heading into our game at SUNY Canton." 

News and Notes

• Elmira earned its second Empire 8 win of the season.
• The Purple and Gold improved to 15-3 all-time against the Saxons.
• Today's contest marks the first time the Soaring Eagles have broken the 20-goal barrier since defeating Wells College, 21-11, in 2016.
• Elmira was a stellar 11-of-12 (91.7%) on clear attempts.
• Carfello's seven points were a season-best.
• Baker, a defender by trade, scored the first two goals of her career.
• Blake posted the first goal and assist of her career.
• Huntley's two points were a season-best.
• Krystyna Lilland '21 paced EC with four saves.
• Martin led the Soaring Eagles with six ground balls, five draw controls and two caused turnovers.
• Martin posted her fourth multi-point outing of the season.

Up Next
The Soaring Eagles close out the regular with a three-game road-trip beginning on Thursday, April 18, when Elmira treks to Canton, New York to challenge the Kangaroos of SUNY Canton. Opening draw is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.