The Gordon College Women's Lacrosse opened up the season at the Brighman Athletic Complex as they hosted the Lions of Emerson College to begin the 2024 campaign where the Lions pulled away in the second half to come out with the 22-13 win over the Fighting Scots. 

For the blue and white, Kaitlyn Mini led the way with six goals and three caused turnovers, Alexis LaPia added two goals and one assist, while Caroline Piorkowski dished out five assists while tacking on one goal.

Emerson's Lauren Longstreet had five goals, teammate Callie Krosin added five dimes and three goals, while Ava DelliCompagni, Ava Selby, and Grace Danehy each contributed three goals. 

How It Happened

• At the 4:30 mark, both teams had scored a pair of goals 2-2 with both from the Scots coming off the stick of Mini. The Lions came back to take the lead, but Mini netted her third of the frame to even out the score once again. Emerson however, was able to score two in the final minute to hold a 5-3 edge after the first.
• In the opening minute of the second, Mini continued to connect with the back of the net, bringing the Scots within one of the opposition (4-5). Not long after, teammate LaPia evened out the scoring for the Scots bringing it at an even 5-all. Gordon found themselves up by three (7-10) with just over four minutes to go, but the Lions flipped the script to lead 11-10 at halftime.
• Coming out of the break, Emerson tacked on five straight goals to widen the gap to 10-16 and did not let up as they came away with the 22-13 non-league win.

Beyond The Box Score

• Kaitlyn Mini tied her career-high with six goals tonight.
• Sophomore Caroline Piorkowski dished out a career-high five dimes.
• The Women's Lacrosse team continues at home as they host the Clark University Cougars on Saturday, February 24 at 12 p.m.