BOSTON, MASS.-The Nichols College women's lacrosse team continued their conference success, going 2-0 in the CNE after a commanding win against the Wentworth Institute of Technology 13-3 at Sweeny Field.

The Bison record stays positive on the season with the win, pushing them to 4-1 (2-0 CNE) while the Leopards drop to 3-4 (0-2 CNE).

The Bison offense was led by junior attacker Gabriella Mandirola, who recorded a team-high four goals on five shots, including all four on target, continuing her hot streak with back-to-back four-goal games. Kaylyn Bourque also extended her streak, scoring three or more goals for the third straight game while adding three assists. Catherine Vetter notched her first career hat trick with three goals, and Macy Abrams contributed a goal and three assists. Abrams led defensively with seven ground balls, while Briar Slattery and Emma Patton each added three. Defensively, Abrams and Veronica Hill each caused four turnovers, helping the Bison regain possession and fuel the offense. At the faceoff X, Bourque and Emma Patton contributed with both players winning three. Slattery anchored the defense in net, making 10 saves on 13 shots

The match opened with the Leopards striking first, scoring within the first 19 seconds off the opening draw. The Bison quickly responded as Abrams earned her first of many goals on the evening. Nichols' defense held strong for much of the period, keeping the game close, but in the final five minutes, the Bison capitalized on two Man-Up opportunities. Vetter scored the first, followed by Patton on the second, with both goals assisted by Bourque, helping Nichols take control heading into the next period, 3-1.

The second period began with WIT once again striking first, putting one in at the 13:40 mark. Nichols quickly responded as Cali Melo scored with eight minutes remaining in the period, followed by Vetter's second goal of the game and a goal from Bourque. Mandirola added her first goal of the match with just 21 seconds left in the frame, helping the Bison head into the locker room with a comfortable 7-2 lead.

The Leopards were unable to slow the Bison in the third period. Nichols opened with another goal from Bourque at 12:05, her second of the game, and then added a free-position goal to complete her hat trick, continuing her offensive dominance this season. Mandirola followed with back-to-back goals, the first assisted by Bourque and the second by Abrams, all within three minutes. WIT finally broke their scoring drought late in the period, but Nichols quickly responded with Vetter's third goal of the game on a free-position shot. With the game firmly in hand, the Bison headed into the final period leading 12-3.

The final period was quiet for both teams as the Bison eased off the gas, recording just one goal. Mandirola scored with under a minute remaining, securing back-to-back four-goal performances and capping off a dominant offensive effort in the 13-3 victory.

The Bison will be in action on Vendetti Field where they take on the Colonels of Curry College this Wednesday, March 25th at 7:00 PM for their staff and faculty game.