FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 21, 2005

Rhode Island College Women’s Lacrosse Score Report

Providence, RI

TEAMS

1

2

FINAL SCORE

Nichols (1-12)

2

5

7

Rhode Island College (7-4)

4

8

12

GOALS: NC, Kristen Boreham 5, Stephanie Tenczar 1, Jackie Henderson 1; RIC, Caitlin Gavin 6, Melissa Reggio 4, Crystal Colagiovanni 1, Leah Hayes 1.

ASSISTS: None

SAVES: NC, Erica Adams (19); RIC, Micaela Morris (1)

ANCHORWOMEN DEFEAT LADY BISON, 12-7
RIC TIES PROGRAM RECORD FOR SINGLE SEASON WINS

            Providence, RI—Sophomore Caitlin Gavin (Portsmouth, RI) scored six goals and freshman Melissa Reggio (Commack, NY) scored four times to lead Rhode Island College past Nichols College, 12-7, in collegiate women’s lacrosse action. RIC improves its record to 7-4 on the season, tying the school record for the most wins in a season. The Lady Bison fall to 1-12.

Gavin had a solid all-around game with six ground balls and four draw controls. Reggio had four ground balls and four draw controls. Junior Crystal Colagiovanni (Johnston, RI) and freshman Leah Hayes (Coventry, RI) also scored for RIC. Sophomore goalie Micaela Morris (Barrington, RI) made one save to earn the win.

Freshman Kristen Boreham (Canton, MA) was the main offensive threat for Nichols, scoring five of NC’s seven goals. Freshmen Stephanie Tenczar (West Springfield, MA) and Jackie Henderson (Portsmouth, RI) tallied the only other goals for the Lady Bison. Freshman goalie Erica Adams (Weymouth, MA) faced 31 shots on goal, making 19 stops in a losing effort.

In upcoming action, RIC will host Little East Conference opponent Western Connecticut on Saturday, Apr. 23.

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