Kicking off their spring campaign today, Gordon College Women's Lacrosse hit the road to square off against the Clark University Cougars where the Fighting Scots turned on the jets in the fourth quarter to take the 14-13 win.

For the Fighting Scots, Kaitlyn Mini had a game-high six goals, Caroline Piorkowski had three, while Mikayla Lecci booked two goals. Additionally, Emma Darling scooped up six ground balls while causing five turnovers. In goal, rookie Laureen Leggett made nine saves.

Clark's Elizabeth Liakos had four goals and Meghan Fogarty chipped in three in the effort.

How It Happened

• With the score at 3-3 after the first 15 minutes of action, Gordon quickly took the lead in the second after a Lapia goal to lead, 4-3. However, the home team retaliated with four straight goals to go on top, 7-4 with 5:34 to go in the frame. The blue and white battled back with two goals of their own to cut the deficit to just a single goal at halftime.
• The Scots would not go away in the third, just as Clark would score, the Fighting Scots came right back on the other end to find the back of the net. Gordon finished off the third with two straight goals thanks to Piorkowski and Hailey Beling to put Gordon back in front, 11-10 heading into the final quarter.
• Mini sealed the deal for her squad as the sophomore went on a tear in the fourth with three goals to bring home the 14-13 victory. 

Beyond The Box Score

• Kaitlyn Mini booked a career-high six goals today.
• Caroline Piorkowski netted three goals in her first collegiate game.
• Laureen Leggett recorded her first win in net.
• Next up for the Scots is another road contest as they travel to Paxton, Mass. to face the Anna Maria Amcats at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22.