Women's Lacrosse Falls at Monmouth in Opener

The Central Connecticut women's lacrosse squad fell at Monmouth, 21-2, on Sunday in the season-opener at West Long Branch, NJ. The Blue Devils got goals from junior Olivia Gianakos and sophomore Margot Doraz in the game.

GAME INFORMATION

Score: Central Connecticut 2, Monmouth 21
Records: CCSU (0-1), MU (1-0)
Location: Kessler Stadium | West Long Branch, NJ

KEY MOMENTS

• Monmouth opened the contest with the first 10 scores of the game. The Hawks led 9-0 at the end of the opening quarter.
• After a goal by the Hawks to open the second period, sophomore Margot Doraz scored at the 9:36 mark to get Central on the board. MU would score three more goals to take a 13-1 lead into halftime.
• Monmouth had the first eight scores of the second half until junior Olivia Gianakos converted a free position shot with 2:17 remaining to close out the scoring.

NOTES

• Gianakos, junior Katy Ravizza and freshman Talie Richardson each had two shots for CCSU.
• Sophomore Kya Risher started in goal and made 10 stops for the Blue Devils. Junior Adrianna Richards also made one stop.
• Richardson, Risher and senior Jessica Denike each had two caused turnovers.

UP NEXT

The Blue Devils travel to Iona on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 2:00 p.m.