BOX SCORE

LEWISTON, Maine - Host Bates College jumped out to an 11-6 halftime lead and posted a 17-12 women's lacrosse victory over Southern New Hampshire University Sunday afternoon.  The Bobcats improved to 1-2 on the season while the Penmen now stand at 1-2 overall.

Libby Parent (Hinesburg, VT) led Southern New Hampshire with five goals and an assist.  Laura Rotolo (Waltham, MA) registered three goals and an assist, while Carole Lee (Derry, NH) added two goals and an assist.  Jennifer Parro (Ipswich, MA) notched a goal and an assist while Lucretia Joy (Portland, ME) handed out two assists.

Morgan Maciewicz led Bates with four goals and an assist while Caroline Thomas added three goals and an assist for the Bobcats.

Southern New Hampshire took a 4-3 lead 6:54 into the game on a goal by Lee, but the Bobcats scored four unanswered goals to take a 7-4 lead at the 17:02 mark on an Elizabeth Denver tally.  The Penmen trailed 9-6 when Bates scored two goals in the final 26 seconds to take an 11-6 halftime advantage.

The Penmen drew within 12-8 5:10 into the second half following back-to-back goals by Rotolo.  Bates responded by scoring the next two goals and maintained at least a five-goal lead the rest of the way.

Mara Krueger made 10 saves en route to the win for Bates, which outshot Southern New Hampshire 40-25.  Katie Clark (Norwich, CT) made 14 saves for the Penmen.

Southern New Hampshire returns to Northeast-10 play Wednesday when it hosts crosstown rival Saint Anselm College for a 4:00 contest.