DUDLEY, Mass. – Senior Brooke Marion (South Hadley, Mass.) scored five goals in Nichols College's 19-9 loss to Western New England University Tuesday night in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Vendetti Field.
 
Junior Lindsay O'Connell (Danvers, Mass.) scored two goals and also led the Bison in both draw controls (seven) and ground balls (five). Junior Melissa LaFleur (Chicopee, Mass.) collected a goal and two assists as the Bison were outshot 42-29.  
 
Junior Rachel Canning (Lincoln Park, N.J.) notched six points on four goals and two helpers for the Golden Bears. Sophomore Kristen Breen (Ellington, Conn.) also picked up six points on three goals and three assists while freshman Shannen Barrett (Rensselaer, N.Y.) registered five points (3-2-5) and also led the team in ground balls with five.
 
Junior Shannon McFadden (Wets Islip, N.Y.) stopped 10 shots for the Golden Bears. Freshman Emily Eagan (Hingham, Mass.) recorded 12 shots for the Bison.
 
All-Time Series
Tonight's contest marked the 12th all-time meeting between Western New England University and Nichols College. The Golden Bears now lead the series, 12-0.
 
Next Games
Nichols (3-10, 1-5 CCC) – Friday, April 14 @ Roger Williams, 4:00 p.m.
Western New England (5-8, 2-3 CCC) – Thursday, April 13 @ Western Conn. St., 6:00 p.m.