Randor, PA -- Second-ranked The College of New Jersey womens lacrosse team bounced back from its first loss of the season by doubling up host Cabrini College by the score of 18-9 on Thursday behind six goals from senior Karen Doane (Bridgewater, NJ/Bridgewater-Raritan). The win put the Lions at 10-1 on the season.

The Cavaliers challenged the Lions early leading on three separate occasions with their final lead coming at 5-4. TCNJ then ripped off six straight scored to grab the lead and eventually led 12-6 at the half. The Lions protected that lead in the final 30 minutes to each the victory.

Doane picked up six goals giving her 45 on the season marking the third time in her standout career she has eclipsed the 40-goal mark. She also moved into eighth place on the programs all-time list with 175 goals and points with 220.

Freshman Alison Jaeger (Hampton, NJ/North Hunterdon) added four goals and sophomore Angela Wilmer (Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill West) and freshman Leigh Mitchell (Mt. Laurel, NJ/Lenape) each finished with three goals.

Senior Caitlin Gregory (Winslow, NJ/Eastern) collected six saves to pick up her 10th victory of the season.

The Lions return to action on Saturday, April 19 taking on sixth-ranked Washington & Lee University in a 4:00 p.m. start. That game will be played at Ursinus College.

Score by Period       1  2  Tot
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TCNJ................ 12  6 - 18
Cabrini College.....  6  3 -  9

TCNJ SCORING:
GOALS: Karen Doane 6; Alison Jaeger 4; Angela Wilmer 3; Leigh Mitchell 3; Toni-Anne Cavallo 1; Diane Haddeland 1.
ASSISTS: Toni-Anne Cavallo 1.

Cabrini College SCORING:
GOALS: Erin Nollen 4; Amanda Alexandrowiz 3; Katelyn Penrose 2.
ASSISTS: Erin Nollen 2.

TCNJ GROUND BALLS: Katie Reuther 4; Caitlin Gregory 3; Christine Cavallo 2; Toni-Anne Cavallo 2; Karen Doane 2; Tara Klein 2; Diane Haddeland 1; Alison Jaeger 1.

Cabrini College GROUND BALLS: Kate Schmid 3; Amanda Alexandrowiz 2; Maura Brennan 2; Andrea Bialon 1; Courtney Davis 1; Chrissy Regan 1; Kristen Vernon 1.

TCNJ TURNOVERS CAUSED: Katie Reuther 4; Christine Cavallo 2; Toni-Anne Cavallo 2; Karen Doane 1; Diane Haddeland 1; Alison Jaeger 1; Tara Klein 1; Breanne Scullin 1.

Cabrini College TURNOVERS CAUSED: Maura Brennan 3; Chrissy Regan 2; Kristen Vernon 2; Dolores Weathers 2; Courtney Davis 1; Christina Romano 1.

SHOTS - TCNJ 40; CAWL 18.
SHOTS ON GOAL - TCNJ 35; CAWL 15.

TURNOVERS - TCNJ 15; CAWL 18.

CLEARS - TCNJ 11-12; CAWL 18-21.

GOALIES - TCNJ: Caitlin Gregory 9-2 (60:00 minutes, 15 shots-6 saves; 9 GA); CAWL: Kate Schmid 9-3 (60:00, 35-17, 18).

2008-04-17