Gordon College Women's Lacrosse opened the 2022 campaign at the Brigham Athletic Complex this afternoon as they hosted the Clark University Cougars in a non-conference matchup. Led by a steady offensive attack, the Fighting Scots earned their first win of the season, 17-14.
 
For the Scots, Abigail Mansfield fronted the way with an impressive five goals and one assist, while teammates Alexis LaPia and Kaitlyn Mini each chimed in with four goals. On the defensive side, Mikayla Lecci scooped up four groundballs, while Mansfield and Hailey Beling picked up three each. Senior goalie Annabel Christenson turned aside twelve saves in the win.
 
How it Happened

• Despite the Cougars getting on the board first, Gordon responded just under four minutes later as Lecci found the back of the net off an assist from Beling.
• After Clark grabbed a 2-1 lead, the Fighting Scots went on their first of four scoring sprees in which they registered at least three unanswered goals. The largest of these came in the third quarter, as Mini, Mansfield, and LaPia tallied five unanswered goals to take a 15-7 lead.
• The Fighting Scots weathered the storm in the final frame to come away with their first win of the 2022 season.

 
Beyond the Box Score

• Newcomers Alexis LaPia, Mikayla Lecci, Kaitlyn Mini, and Hailey Beling registered their first career goals for the Fighting Scots this afternoon.
• Senior Abigail Mansfield recorded her fifth career game in which she netted at least five goals.
• The Fighting Scots will return to action on Monday, March 7^th in Hilton Head, South Carolina as they take on Swarthmore College at 11 a.m.