Susquehanna's women's lacrosse team secured their first home win of the season with a decisive 12-2 victory over Alvernia. After a brief tie at 2-2, the River Hawks dominated the game with a series of goals, finishing with ten unanswered scores. Assistant coach insights underline the team's strong offensive performance and solid defense, notably forcing Alvernia into 20 turnovers. The team concludes their non-conference season at 3-5, gearing up for their Landmark Conference opener this weekend.

By the Numbers
  • Susquehanna outshot Alvernia 38-13 overall.
  • Aerin O'Brien made 8 saves, bringing her career total to 491, fourth all-time for Susquehanna.
State of Play
  • The River Hawks have improved their record to 3-5 in non-conference play.
  • They forced Alvernia into 20 turnovers and blocked 9 shots on goal.
What's Next

Susquehanna is set to face Elizabethtown this Saturday in their Landmark Conference opener. Following this match, they'll return home to host Wilkes University next Wednesday.

Bottom Line

This victory marks a significant turnaround for the River Hawks, boosting the team's confidence and momentum as they transition into conference play, highlighting their potential to contend this season.