Gordon College Women's Lacrosse ventured to Salem this evening for a non-conference duel against the Salem State Vikings where the Fighting Scots fell to their hosts, 10-16. 

For the Scots, Abigail Mansfield led her squad for the third game in a row as the senior recorded four goals as well as one assist, meanwhile, Hailey Beling was right behind her with three goals while chipping in an assist. Kaitlyn Mini contributed two goals in the effort followed by Becca Rhoda who found the back of the net once for the Fighting Scots.

Taylor Sujko guided the Vikings to victory, scoring six of Salem's 16 goals while dishing out two assists. Additionally, Megan Parthum, Suzanne Stefanik, Mackenzie Schmink, and Madelynn Plourde shelled out a pair of goals each.

How It Happened

• Mansfield made sure to win control after the first whistle before scoring the first goal of the game just 1:37 into the quarter. At the 9:47 mark Mansfield tacked on another goal to her tally after taking advantage of a free position shot to give the Scots an early 2-0 lead. However, the Vikings offense came alive in the last seven minutes to score three goals in a row, giving them the 3-2 edge heading into the second frame. 
• Salem kept their scoring streak going as they immediately added three goals to their lead within the first 3:20 of the second quarter. But Gordon's Beling halted the Vikings' momentum with her first goal of the game to cut the deficit to three (6-3). Exactly two minutes later, Mansfield dished one out to Rhoda who found the back of the net to make it a two-goal game. However, Salem continued to fire, retaking the four-point lead before the ending of the half, 9-5. 
• Coming back from the half, both teams traded goals before Mini and Mansfield fired past the Vikings' keeper back to back to bring the score to 8-10 with 5:25 remaining in the third. The Vikings were able to get two more goals in before entering the final frame, 12-8. 
• After almost five minutes of scoreless action, Mansfield recorded her fourth goal of the night to bring the Fighting Scots within three (9-12). However, it wasn't enough as the Vikings' offense continued to flourish, eventually trumping the Scots, 16-10. 

Beyond The Box Score

• Abigail Mansfield has been the top-scorer for Gordon in eight out of the Scots' 12 matchups this season. 
• The Fighting Scots return to the turf on Wednesday, April 13 to host the University of New England at 4 p.m.