Blackbirds Drop Non-Conference Contest at Saint Joseph's, 19-4 |
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score) The Blackbirds (2-7) had scored a program-record 24 goals on Wednesday against Howard, but were outshot 29-12 and after falling behind by a 10-0 deficit to the Hawks, they were unable to overcome the early hole. Senior Amy Rizzo (Jackson, N.J.) recorded a goal and an assist to lead LIU, while three other players tallied a single goal. SJU was led by Lindsey McCool and Christina Colangelo, who each notched three goals. Saint Joseph’s (4-2) opened the scoring on a goal by Jessica Westlake just 44 seconds into play. The Hawks did not let up on the attack from there, posting four more goals in the first eight minutes to go ahead, 5-0. SJU built the lead to 10-0 at the 3:49 mark when McCool recorded her third goal of the contest. The Blackbirds notched two goals before halftime, getting unassisted efforts from freshman Christie Wienckowski (Newton Square, Pa.) and Rizzo to make it 10-2, but SJU put the game away early in the second stanza by scoring four straight goals in the opening nine minutes. Abby Renninger scored consecutive goals to make it 14-2 before freshman Danielle Laird (West Chester, Pa.) scored on a free position shot. Saint Joseph’s rattled off three more goals before senior Jackie McCormick (Liverpool, N.Y.) scored off a feed from Rizzo to make it 17-4. The Hawks added two late tallies to round out the scoring. Sophomore Kimberly Campbell (Malvern, Pa.) posted six saves for LIU. Long Island returns to action on Sunday, April 1, with a game at Noon on Staten Island, N.Y., against Wagner. |