New Haven, Conn. – The Molloy women's lacrosse team opened the season with a 14-12 come-from-behind victory over the Southern Connecticut Owls Sunday afternoon at Jess Dow Field.

How it Happened

• Southern Connecticut netted the first two goals of the contest to take an early 2-0 lead.
• Molloy responded with three straight tallies, two from senior Casie Caiazza and one from senior Michaela Siegler, to take a 3-2 advantage.
• The Owls scored three of next four goals to go ahead 5-4.
• Junior Amanda Reyes knotted the match at five.
• SCSU led 6-5 at the break.
• Down 8-6, redshirt senior Ali Pfeifer and Siegler found the back of the net to tie the contest at eight.
• The home team went on a 4-0 rally to make it 12-8.
• The Lions ended the match with six consecutive goals, two from Pfeifer, two from senior Brianna Wilson, and one apiece from Siegler and Caiazza, on their way to a 14-12 victory.

Top Performances

• Wilson tallied a game-high nine points (three goals and six assists).
• Pfeifer netted four goals.
• Siegler and Caiazza scored three goals each.
• Senior Emily Bauer picked up three ground balls and caused one turnover.
• Sophomore Allie Long made six saves.

Coach's Comments

• "When we were down, everyone did their job to help us comeback and get the win," head coach Tom Campolettano said.

Looking Ahead

• The maroon and white plays Felician Tuesday, February 26 at John A. Darcy Field at 7:00 p.m.