BOX SCORE

MANCHESTER, N.H. - Lucretia Joy (Portland, ME) tallied four goals and four assists as No. 10 Southern New Hampshire University scored a season-high 20 goals en route to a 20-9 Northeast-10 women's lacrosse victory over Saint Michael's College at Larkin Field Tuesday afternoon.  The Penmen improved to 7-5 overall and 6-1 in NE-10 play, while the Purple Knights are now 5-3 and 3-2 in the league.

Joy paced eight Southern New Hampshire players in the scoring column.  Libby Parent (Hinesburg, VT) totaled four goals and three assists, while Laura Rotolo (Waltham, MA) registered four goals as well.  Sherry Darrell (Bow, NH) notched three goals and an assist while Carole Lee (Derry, NH) posted two goals and an assist.  Jennifer Parro (Ipswich, MA) dished out five assists and added a goal for six points, while Nikki Downey (Rutland, VT) and Julie Kraus (Derry, NH) each added a goal and an assist.

Brynne Curran (Cape Elizabeth, ME) and Kim Berlo (Scituate, MA) each tallied three goals to pace Saint Michael's.

Southern New Hampshire led the entire way and raced out to a 7-1 lead just 12:26 into the contest following back-to-back goals by Rotolo.  The Penmen took an 11-4 lead with just over eight minutes left on a Joy tally and led 11-5 at halftime.  The hosts would maintain at least an five-goal lead throughout the second half and sealed the win by scoring four of the game's last five goals.

Katie Clark (Norwich, CT) earned the win in net for Southern New Hampshire, turning aside eight shots as the Penmen held a 35-25 shot advantage.  Courtney Wakem (Tiverton, RI) made nine saves for the guests.

Southern New Hampshire returns to action a week from Tuesday when it hosts American International College in a 4:00 game at Larkin Field.