For their final game of the week, Gordon College Women's Lacrosse traveled up to Henniker, New Hampshire for a non-conference battle against the Pilgrims of New England College (NEC). The Fighting Scots came within one goal at half before the Pilgrims pulled away for the 14-8 win.

For the Fighting Scots, Kaitlyn Mini recorded four goals and one assist, Jocelyn Noyes added two goals, and Caroline Piorkowski chipped in one goal. 

NEC's Nathalie Antigua and Mackenzie McDonald each netted four goals, while Cassie Kelly had a hat-trick.

How It Happened

• The Pilgrims raced out to a quick 3-0 advantage in the first before the blue and white came roaring back with three straight tallied to lock the score up at 3-3 going into the second frame.
• Mini fired two back-to-back goals to kick off the second quarter, but the home team answered right back to regain the lead (6-5) at the break.
• Gordon once again tied the scoreboard up in the third (6-6) thanks to a Noyes goal, but the Pilgrims continued to roll score and went on to take the non-league win.

Beyond The Box Score

• Rachel Mincone dished out a career-high three assists.
• Jocelyn Noyes booked her second two-goal game this afternoon.
• The Fighting Scots have a long lay-off as they return to action on Monday, March 25 at the Brigham Athletic Complex to host the Hartford University Hawks at 4 p.m.