Women's Lacrosse Fall to UNH in Home Opener

Central Connecticut women's lacrosse fell to New Hampshire, 20-4, in its home opener on Saturday in New Britain, CT. The Blue Devils got goals from junior Olivia Gianakos, sophomores Lauren Valluzzi and Angelina Anderson, and  freshman Talie Richardson.

GAME INFORMATION

Score: Central Connecticut 4, New Hampshire 20
Records: CCSU (0-4), UNH (2-3)
Location: Arute Field | New Britain, CT

KEY MOMENTS

• The Wildcats scored five goals in the opening period and extended the lead to 7-0 early in the second quarter. Sophomore Lauren Valluzi would get CCSU on the scoreboard at the 11:09 mark of the second quarter. Sophomore Angelina Anderson and junior Olivia Gianakos would add goals for the Blue Devils in the period, but UNH would lead 12-3 at halftime.
• Freshman Talie Richardson would score off a pass from junior Kate Ravizza to open the second half with 13:20 left in the third quarter. UNH would respond with eight straight goals to close the scoring in the game.

NOTES

• Gianakos had a team-high three shots, including two on goal.
• Sophomore Kya Risher started in goal and made 13 stops for the Blue Devils.
• Risher added 11 ground balls, while graduate student Rosie Sconzo had a caused turnover.

UP NEXT

The Blue Devils play Delaware St. at home on Tuesday.