Lacrosse Falls 20-9 To Le Moyne

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4/15/06 -- The Long Island University women’s lacrosse team dropped a 20-9 decision in non-conference action at Le Moyne on Saturday afternoon.

The Blackbirds (3-10, 2-4 NEC) were paced by senior Nichole Lopez (Highland Mills, N.Y.) with four goals. She also picked up a pair of groundballs. Junior Amy Rizzo (Jackson, N.J.), LIU’s season scoring leader, added three goals. Jackie McCormick (Liverpool, N.Y.) and Ashley Cockram (Orlando, Fla.) each chipped in a goal apiece.

With 26:10 on the clock, LIU mounted a 3-1 lead. The Dolphins’ Lisa McCarthy notched two scores, helping the home team tie the game at 3-3 with 19:08 remaining, sparking a three goal surge.

Rizzo responded with back-to-back goals to pull the Blackbirds to a 6-5 deficit. Le Moyne went on a 5-1 run, extending its lead to 11-6 at the break.

The Dolphins pushed to an 19-6 advantage, scoring eight goals over a 16 minute span in the second frame. Lopez, McCormick and Cockram each registered scores but it was not enough to stage a comeback.

The Blackbirds face Siena on April 19 in non-conference match-up at LIU Field. Opening draw is at 5:00 pm.