Box Score

Madison, NJ…After having their opener pushed back a few days, The College of New Jersey women's lacrosse team finally got to take the field and they made their 2008 debut a successful one as the Lions handled host FDU-Florham by the score of 20-4.

The Lions (1-0) took charge from the opening draw as they scored the game's first 10 goals and eventually led 11-2 at the half.

The Devils (0-1) netted the first two goals to start the second half, but TCNJ closed things out scoring the final nine goals.

Senior Toni-Anne Cavallo (Cedar Grove, NJ/West Essex) led a very balanced attack for the Lions with five goals, while senior Karen Doane (Bridgewater, NJ/Bridgewater-Raritan) recorded three goals and pair of assists. Junior Rachel Gordon (Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill West) and sophomore Angela Wilmer (Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill West) each scored three times and freshman Alison Jaeger (Hampton, NJ/North Hunterdon) made a successful debut for the Lions with two goals and two assists. Junior Katie Reuther (Toms River, NJ/Toms River North) also scored twice for TCNJ.

In goal for the Lions, senior Caitlin Gregory (Winslow, NJ/Eastern) got the start and finished with 12 saves, while freshman Mary Waller (Bel Air, MD/C. Milton Wright) as saw time in net, but did not face a shot.

The Lions, ranked fourth in the latest Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association Division III poll, return to action on Sunday, March 16 at St, Mary's College (MD) in a 1 p.m. start.