BALTIMORE — The Stony Brook women's lacrosse team began America East play with a resounding victory.

The fifth-ranked Seawolves defeated host UMBC, 15-8, on Friday evening.

Stony Brook (3-2, 1-0 AE) won its 43rd consecutive game against an America East opponent while rebounding from last weekend's loss at No. 2 Syracuse.

Taryn Ohlmiller had a pair of goals 42 seconds apart in the game's opening three minutes to spark a 6-0 run.

Ohlmiller finished with a team-high five goals along with one assist. Ally Kennedy contributed a hat trick.

Hayley Hunt made her first collegiate start.

Stony Brook will continue its weekend games in Maryland on Sunday with a nonconference matchup at Towson at 1 p.m.