New Haven, Conn. - A four-goal run in the final quarter was not enough for the women's lacrosse team this afternoon at Jess Dow Field as the Lions fell to Southern Connecticut State University, 12-11. The Owls moved to 2-0 on the campaign with the win while Molloy fell to 0-5.

How it Happened

• The home team opened up the contest with five-straight goals in the first seven minutes.
• Senior Megan Rugolo would cut the deficit to three with back-to-back goals to end the first frame.
• Senior Brenna Signorelli would make it 5-3 five minutes into the second quarter, but the Owls scored less than 60 seconds later.
• A free position marker from senior Alexa Amorison paired with a third goal from Rugolo clawed the Lions back within one, 6-5, but the home team added one final goal in the last 40 seconds of the first half to take a 7-5 lead into the break.
• Signorelli matched a career-high three goals after scoring twice to open the third quarter and bring the game to a tie.
• The Owls took control and scored the next five-straight goals to take a 12-7 advantage headed into the final eight minutes of the contest.
• A penalty to SCSU opened the door for back-to-back man-up goals for freshman Emma Ryan to make it 12-9.
• Rugolo was sent to free position twice in the final five minutes, scoring on both opportunities to once again bring the Lions within one 12-11 with 90 seconds to play.
• Rugolo won the final draw of the game, but Molloy was unable to get a shot off to tie the game before time expired.

Top Performances

• Rugolo's seven points (five goals and two assists) and five draw controls led the Lions.
• Signorelli had three points on the three goals while Ryan added two.
• Amorison accounted for the final Molloy goal while sophomore Brooke Grossjung and senior Alessandra Borsellino each picked up assists.
• Signorelli topped the team with three ground balls while Borsellino, senior Carly Howell, and sophomore Nicole Schaumloffel each had two.
• Schaumloffel, who made a career-high 13 saves, also led with a career-high two caused turnovers.
• Howell and Borsellino each also added three draw controls.

Up Next
Molloy returns to Rockville Centre on Wednesday (Mar. 5) for a prime time match up against the University of New Haven. Opening draw from the RVC Sports Complex is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.