The New Haven women's lacrosse team fell to Fairleigh Dickinson University, 11-8, in a competitive NEC matchup. After a slow start, where New Haven trailed 5-1 at the end of the first quarter, the team rallied, scoring three goals in the second quarter to narrow the deficit. Fairleigh Dickinson maintained their lead throughout the game, concluding with an Eaton goal in the final minute. Despite New Haven's efforts and key performances, including Helena Dunwoody's three-goal contribution, they couldn't overcome the early deficit.

By the Numbers
  • Final Score: New Haven 8 - Fairleigh Dickinson 11
  • New Haven's goals: 2 in the third quarter, 2 in the fourth quarter
  • Caitlin Seleny: 2 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots
  • Helena Dunwoody: 3 goals, 5 shots on goal
State of Play
  • New Haven starts the season 2-7 overall and 1-3 in the NEC.
  • Fairleigh Dickinson improves to 7-5 overall and 3-1 in conference play.
What's Next

New Haven is set to host LIU at Kathy Zolad Stadium on Saturday, March 28, aiming to bounce back from this defeat.

Bottom Line

Despite a strong performance by key players, New Haven could not recover from their early deficit. Focus on improving starting plays will be crucial as the team prepares for their next match.