Box Score Grantham, PA... The College of New Jersey scored three goals in the second half to erase a two-goal deficit and came away with a 4-3 road win at Messiah College on Saturday.
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The sixth-ranked Lions moved to 7-0 on the season, while the 13
th-ranked Falcons fell to 4-3. This marked the first time this season TCNJ has faced a ranked opponent.
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The hosts scored a goal early in the second half to take a 3-1 lead, but the Lions stormed back. Sophomore
Lexi Smith (Florence, NJ/Florence Twp.) closed the gap to one goal scoring just 1:19 after the Falcons had gone up by a pair. That goal came 3:31 into the period.
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Sophomore
Alicia Wagner (Hopewell, Hopewell Valley) tied the game with her first goal as a Lion. That goal came with 22:20 left in the contest.
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TCNJ reclaimed the lead with 12:09 left in the game as Smith picked up her second of the game on a play that originated on a penalty corner.
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The team's defense then clamped down and protected that advantage to remain perfect on the season.
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In the opening half, the Lions struck first as senior
Lindsey Hatch (Sewell, NJ/Washington Twp.) netted her team-leading 13
th goal of the season. That goal came 7:55 into the contest.
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The Falcons then took the lead with two goals by the end of the half, setting the stage for TCNJ's comeback in the second half.
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Goalies
Kelly Schlupp (Holland, PA/Council Rock South) earned the win between the pipes to run her individual record to 7-0.
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TCNJ continues is stretch of seven straight games on the road on Tuesday, September 23 playing at Gwynedd Mercy University at 6 p.m.
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