EWING, N.J. – The TCNJ women's lacrosse team dominated from the first minute on Saturday afternoon, defeating Rutgers-Camden, 19-1. The win improves the 14th-ranked Lions' record to 5-2 overall and 3-1 in NJAC play. The Scarlet Raptors fell to 0-2 both overall and in league play.
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Prior to the game, the team honored its three graduating members,
Kaela Sierra,
Erin Jaffe, and
Ali Natalicchio. The trio all followed-up with strong performances. Sierra was part of a solid back line that allowed just three shots in the entire game. Early in the second half, Sierra grabbed a loose ball and found an open Jaffe who scored one of her game-high five goals. Natalicchio did not allow a goal in 24 minutes of action before giving way to
Julia Charest.
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The Lions had balanced scoring in the game, with eight different players scoring goals and five recording multiple tallies.
Jennifer LaRocca had four goals and a career-high five assists.
Jillian Westerby recorded her third straight hat trick and fourth of the season with three goals to go along with a career-high tying seven draw controls.
Wayden Ay recorded her first two career goals and
Anna Wright had two goals to go along with two assists.
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Anna Devlin had a game-high eight draw controls as TCNJ took 20 of the 22 draws in the game. LaRocca led a fierce Lion ride, causing a game-high three turnovers.
Kileigh Pfluger matched LaRocca on the back line with three caused turnovers of her own. The pair also matched each other with a game-high four ground balls.
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The Lions return to action on Wednesday when they host Kean at 2:30 p.m.