STONY BROOK, N.Y. — No. 5-seeded Stony Brook women's lacrosse handled business with ease today, taking down Stonehill 19-5 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at LaValle Stadium, as six multi-goal scorers helped pave the way to the decisive opening round win.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Seawolves, just like they have done pretty much all season long, wasted little time to get the scoring going, as
Haydin Eisfeld fired in a free-position goal just 58 seconds into play. Over the next three and a half minutes, Stony Brook scored another three goals, extending its lead to 4-0, not even five minutes into play. Keeping their early momentum going, the Seawolves would tack on another five goals to close out the first quarter with a commanding 9-0 lead.
Picking up where it left off, Stony Brook scored 43 seconds into the second quarter, putting it up 10 and starting the running clock. Each team then traded a goal apiece, as the Seawolves held an 11-1 lead over the Skyhawks with 9:49 remaining in the first half. After that, Stony Brook scored the final two goals of the half to go up by 12 at the break.
Katie Walsh opened the scoring in the third quarter with a goal on the move, converting on a tough shot in front of the net. Following that, each team would score two goals, as the Seawolves headed into the final quarter of play with a 16-3 advantage.
Stony Brook outscored Stonehill 3-2 in the final quarter, securing the 19-5 NCAA Tournament win with ease at LaValle Stadium.
STATS AND NOTES
- Today's first-round win was the Seawolves' 15th all-time win in the NCAA Tournament.
- Stony Brook improved its record in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to a perfect 11-0 with its win today over the Skyhawks.
- Stony Brook's nation-best win streak now sits at 14 straight heading into the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
- Jeilinne Bonilla scored a game-best four goals in today's win, tying her career-high.
- Keira Martin notched a six-point day, scoring two goals and assisting on four.
- Mirabella Altebrando scored three goals for a hat trick, while also handing out two assists.
- Walsh had five points on the day via three assists and two goals.
- Eisfeld scored three goals, her eighth hat trick of the season.
- Julia Fusco continued her strong play, scoring three goals, causing three turnovers, and scooping up four ground balls. Following today's performance, she has now recorded a multi-goal game in eight straight outings.
- Isabella Caporuscio and Olivia Schorr each tallied one goal in today's NCAA Tournament win at LaValle Stadium.
- Braeden Siverson secured 12 draw controls. helping her set the new program record for draw controls in a season at 155.
- The Seawolf defense held the Skyhawks to just five goals, as the unit has not allowed more than seven goals in the last six games.
- Stony Brook bested Stonehill in these key statistical categories: shots (49-20), shots on goal (30-9), caused turnovers (15-6), and draw controls (19-6).
UP NEXT
The Seawolves are back in action at LaValle on Sunday, where they will take on the winner of Boston College/Yale. Round Two action is set to begin at noon and will stream live on ESPN+.
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