ST. CROIX, USVI - The 12th-ranked University of Mary Washington women's lacrosse team used four goals and one assist from junior Emily Talbot in defeating Chrostopher Newport University, 16-8, on Wednesday in St. Croix. The Eagles improve to 3-1 on the season.

UMW led, 7-2, at halftime, and outscored the Lady Captains, 9-6, in the second half. Senior midfielder Meaghan O'Leary scored three goals and added two assists for UMW, and Margaret Murray added two goals and an assist. CNU was led by Kristyn Hankins' three goals and three assists, with Shayna Sargent scoring two goals and Brooke Falck adding a goal and two assists.

Junior Meredith Deitrick made six saves and allowed five goals in 38 minutes for UMW, with Helena Polites stopping five shots and allowing three goals in 22 minutes. CNU's Theresa Sparks had 11 saves and 16 goals allowed in going the distance in goal. The Eagles scored on three of four free position attempts, and outshot the Lady Captains, 34-20.

The Eagles will face another Virginia foe, Lynchburg College, on Friday morning in St. Croix at 10:00 am.

2007-03-07