By Tyler Fennell
Staff Writer
Saturday, Feb. 21, marked the season and home opener for the College’s women’s lacrosse team. The College won their first game of the season, against Catholic University of America with a final score of 12-8.
Senior Marissa Lucca took control of the game scoring six goals and three assists for nine points. For this dominant performance in the season opener, she was named Division III Player of the Week by USA Lacrosse. After two spectacular seasons as a sophomore and a junior, an NJAC Rookie of the Year campaign, followed by a second team All-American honor, Lucca looks to build on her illustrious collegiate career, with this first game setting the tone.
Junior CJ Kole also had a dominant performance scoring four goals. Kole is looking to build on her 50 goal campaign from last season. Kole also had four caused turnovers and two draw controls, helping the team maintain a high possession game.
Freshman Evie Campbell also scored a goal in her first game as a Lion.
Wednesday, March 4, was their second game of the season. The College won against Moravian with a final score of 17-5.
Sophomore Kelly Nevins, who scored her first collegiate goal last year against Moravian, posted five goals and one assist for six points.
Cole and Lucca tallied five goals and four goals, respectively. Kole also racked up six assists, more than the rest of the team’s assists combined. Sophomore Abbie Teefy scored twice to follow up her home opener goal.
Freshman Ella Okurowski made her collegiate debut and scored in her first game.
The first two games of the season so far have showcased the Lions high octane offense that they’ve been known for the past few years. Lucca and Kole seem to be taking the reins of the team after three-time NJAC Player of the Year and four-time All-American Ally Tobler departed the program after her last year at the College.
Kicking off the season with a 2-0 start, the College is looking to win another NJAC Championship, as legendary head coach Sharon Pfluglar is back in the saddle eager to pad her resume. Pflugar owns a mind-boggling record of 603-84 as head coach, and has appeared in three consecutive NJAC Championships.
The College is back in action and looks to remain undefeated when they kick off a four-game homestand against Ursinus on Saturday, March 7.
