Final Stats

Smithfield, R.I. - The No. 11/8 Stony Brook women's lacrosse team opened its 2016 campaign in commanding fashion with an 18-4 victory over 2015 NCAA tournament team Bryant at the Bryant Turf Complex Sunday afternoon. With the victory, the Seawolves move to 1-0, while the Bulldogs fall to 2-2.

Coach Spallina's Take
"I was really happy to finally play a game and get our first win. We did some great things and some `first game' things but overall we had great contributions from many different players. I loved our team speed and our tenacity in key spots.

"For a freshman in her first game, Anna Tesoriero was outstanding. She made key saves and was able to throw some great outlets that sprung us on transition. Overall, it was a good starting point."

Highlights
- Stony Brook opened up a 10-2 lead in the first half and went into the locker room with a 10-3 advantage.
- The Seawolves held the Bulldogs to just one goal in the second half, which came with 1:22 remaining in the contest.
- Sophomore Kylie Ohlmiller (West Islip, N.Y.) began her second season with a seven-point performance that included five goals, including two highlight-reel, behind-the-back tallies. The five-goal output matched her career best, done twice last season.
- Junior Courtney Murphy (Shirley, N.Y.) notched four goals and an assist. Three of the goals came in the first half.
- Junior Kristin Yevoli (Massapequa, N.Y.) tallied three goals in a stretch of seven minutes in the second half. Yevoli also picked up six draw controls. Both numbers tied career-highs.
- Freshman Anna Tesoriero (Huntington, N.Y.) recorded nine saves in her collegiate debut.
- Freshmen Kasey Mitchell (Port Jefferson Station, N.Y.) and Keri McCarthy (Hauppauge, N.Y.) each scored their first collegiate goal in the second half.
- Sophomore Emma Schait (Seaford, N.Y.) notched her first career assist in the second half. Schait tallied two goals while playing for Albany in 2015.

Notes
- Murphy's five-point afternoon moved her into eighth place in program history in points with 149, passing Melissa Cook '11 (147).
- The second Seawolves goal of the afternoon was an unordinary one, as the Bryant goalie scooped the ball into the back of the net while trying to field it to start a clear attempt, doubling the Stony Brook lead on an own goal.
- Stony Brook improves to 12-2 in the month of February and 5-0 in season openers under Coach Spallina.

Up Next
The Seawolves will open up the home portion of their 2016 schedule when Stony Brook hosts No. 3/4 Florida at LaValle Stadium Sunday, March 6 at 1 p.m.