SALEM, Massachusetts - Salem State University scored 11 first-half goals on Wednesday afternoon and cruised to a 15-3 victory over the University of Maine at Farmington in women's lacrosse action.
The Records:
Farmington fell to 3-6 overall after the loss, while the Vikings remained unbeaten, improving to 7-0 with the win.
How it Happened:
Salem's offense got rolling early, scoring just 16 seconds into the game as Hannah Cochran found the back of the net off a feed from Aislin Bennett.
After a Salem card gave the Beavers a man-up advantage, Ally Trefsger (South Portland, Maine) capitalized, scoring off a feed from Sadie Harvey (Bethel, Maine) to tie the game at one just 1:21 after Cochran's opening goal.
Jordan Turcotte responded 1:12 later with the first of her game-high six goals to give the Vikings a lead they would not relinquish. Turcotte added another goal later in the quarter, while Laura Young scored twice to help Salem State open up a 5-1 lead after one.
First-year midfielder Bree Griffin (Wilton, Maine) ended the Salem run, scoring an unassisted goal just 23 seconds into the second quarter to make it 5-2.
Salem responded with seven straight goals, including six in the second quarter. Turcotte scored four of those six goals, while Kaylee Rich added a pair as the Vikings took an 11-2 lead into halftime.
Young recorded her hat trick with 4:55 remaining in the third quarter to extend the Salem lead to ten. The double-digit margin was short-lived, however, as junior midfielder Emma Dunn (Farmington, Maine) scored her 15th goal of the season to make it 12-3.
Salem added three more goals in the fourth quarter to put the game away. Young scored twice, and Bennett added a man-up goal to cap the scoring.
Stats of the Game:
Farmington:
Shots: 15
Shots on Goal: 11
Turnovers: 17
Clears: 8-of-14
Ground Balls: 18
Draw Controls: 4
Salem State:
Shots: 33
Shots on Goal: 25
Turnovers: 17
Clears: 6-of-10
Ground Balls: 20
Draw Controls: 14
Leaders - Farmington:
Emma Dunn - 1 goal, 6 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers, 2 draw controls
Ally Trefsger - 1 goal, 2 ground balls
Bree Griffin - 1 goal, 2 ground balls, 1 caused turnover
Sadie Harvey - 1 assist
Leaders - Salem State:
Jordan Turcotte - 6 goals, 1 assist, 3 ground balls, 4 draw controls
Laura Young - 5 goals, 3 assists, 4 ground balls
Kaylee Rich - 2 goals, 3 ground balls, 1 caused turnover
Aislin Bennett - 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 ground balls, 9 draw controls
The Goalkeepers:
Farmington
Skye Cotnoir (West Gardiner, Maine) - 60:00, 15 saves, 2 ground balls
Salem State
Nora Bradley - 60:00, 8 saves, 2 ground balls, W
UP NEXT
The Beavers return to action next Tuesday, traveling to Waterville to take on Thomas College in a non-conference contest. Game time is set for 5:00 PM.
