DUDLEY, Mass. – Senior
Abigail Pelis and freshman
Hadley Houghton each scored four goals in Nichols College's 15-4 win over Gordon College Wednesday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) women's lacrosse action at Vendetti Field.
Senior
Sam Ahaesy (three goals) and senior
Brooke Pelley (1-2-3) each collected three points as the Bison moved to 7-2 on the season (1-0 CCC) – their best start through nine games in program history. The win also marks their second-ever against Gordon and first since April 22, 2017 when Lindsay O'Connell's OT winner gave NC a 14-13 win to close the season.
Houghton – the reigning CCC Rookie of the Week – also led the Bison in ground balls (seven) and won five draw controls, which trailed only freshman teammate
McKenzie Muir. Sophomore
Keri Tremblay improved to 2-0 between the pipes as she recorded six saves.