Box Score MEDFORD, Mass. - The Keene State women's lacrosse team faced a tough test Wednesday evening, dropping a 14-2 decision to No. 4 Tufts University at Bello Field.
It took the Jumbos more than five minutes to get on the scoreboard, but once they did the goals came quickly. Ross scored the first at 24:45 to start a 5-0 run that spanned 1:35. Tufts would tally five free-position goals in the first half.
Keene scored its only goal of the first half when junior Emilee Silegy tallied off an assist from sophomore Jenna Bellano with 6:32 remaining until halftime.
The second half was played in running time as the Jumbos led by 10 or more goals throughout. Senior Annie Nero and first-year Calie Nowak scored to put Tufts up 13-1 before first-year Tori Weinstock was assisted by Taylor Graf for the second Owl goal at 6:13 of the second half.
For Keene State (0-4), sophomore Alison Argiro played well in goal with 12 saves. Sophomore Amanda Makar caused two turnovers while first-year Tara Kilderry and sophomore Gretchen Faulstich led with three GBs apiece.
Junior Brigid Bowser added two goals, an assist and five draw controls for Tufts (4-0). Senior tri-captain Emily Wright won three draws, caused two turnovers and picked up two groundballs. Sophomore Casey Briody led the hosts with three groundballs.
Three Tufts goalies played, with senior Rachel Gallimore getting the start and the win with two saves.
Keene heads south to Florida and will play a spring break game versus Vassar on Sunday at 5 pm. Tufts returns to NESCAC action and closes a four-game homestand on Saturday at 2 pm against Colby.
