BRISTOL, R.I.- The Roger Williams University women's lacrosse team battled visiting Nichols College and the bitter cold Monday in Bristol, R.I., earning an 18-3 victory in the Hawks' home opener. It marks the third-straight win on the season for RWU. Nichols evens up at 1-1 on the young season.

Nichols'  Krista-Jean Forand (Plymouth, Mass.) tallied early back-to-back goals to provide the Bison with the 2-0 lead just 3:09 into the contest. RWU responded with a nine-goal scoring streak, including three goals by both Libby Stout and Jillian Colley.

A free-position goal by freshman Annie Chen (Framingham, Mass.) at 6:34 stopped the streak, but would serve as the final goal for the Bison. Back-to-back goals by RWU sophomore Claire Halliday followed by an unassisted tally by Jessie Alden finished off the half with RWU ahead 12-3.

The Hawks controlled the second half, picking up six of the seven draw controls and holding Nichols to just two shots. Hawks junior goalkeeper Amanda Magee posted a total of three saves in the win. Nichols freshman Mary Michaud (Agawam, Mass.) registered 13 saves in the first 35:53, while classmate Danielle Mott (Cranston, R.I.) posted three saves and allowed five goals in the final 24:07.

Nichols returns to Rhode Island Wednesday, facing Salve Regina College in a 4 p.m. TCCC matchup.

Story courtesy RWU Sports Information

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