NASHUA, N.H. (April 15) – The Nichols College women's lacrosse team defeated Rivier College Thursday night, 12-8, in a non-conference game at Raider Field to snap a six-game losing streak. Nichols received goals from four different players and improves to 3-8 overall.

The Bison led, 6-2, at halftime before both teams netted six in the second frame. Krista-Jean Forand (Plymouth, Mass.) led Nichols with eight goals, while Chelsea Shaughnessy (Halifax, Mass.) potted two. Lindsay Gustafson (Pepperell, Mass.) had a goal and an assist.

Mary Michaud (Agawam, Mass.) made 17 saves to pick up the win, while Rivier netminder Lauren Hall finished with eight saves in the loss.

Nichols led the groundball battle, 34-32, and was successful in seven of 10 clear attempts.

The Bison return to The Commonwealth Coast Conference action on Saturday in a 1 p.m. game at Colby-Sawyer. 

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