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    • No. 22 MIT Doubles Up Women's Lacrosse, 16-8

    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The Endicott women's lacrosse team was defeated by No. 22 nationally ranked MIT, 16-8, in a non-conference matchup at Jack Barry Field on Saturday afternoon.

    No. 22 MIT Doubles Up Women's Lacrosse, 16-8
    February 24, 2024
    Box Score

    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The Endicott women's lacrosse team was defeated by No. 22 nationally ranked MIT, 16-8, in a non-conference matchup at Jack Barry Field on Saturday afternoon.

    Mia Smith (Portsmouth, N.H.) notched a hat trick, while Emerson Clark (Gloucester, Mass.), Clare Wendell (Saratoga Springs, N.Y.), Bailey Sheehan (Pomfret, Conn.), Abbie Belleville (Salem, Conn.), and Katie Jones (Franklin, Mass.) all recorded a tally. 

    The Engineers led wire-to-wire in the contest, racing out to an early 6-0 advantage in the first quarter before another 5-0 run in the second frame sealed the victory.

    In goal, Lydia Akins (Edina, Minn) stopped eight shots in the setback (0-2 overall). 

    BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

    • MIT is ranked No. 22 in the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) preseason poll.  
    • Smith registered her third career hat trick.
    • The Engineers hold the edge in the all-time series, 10-6.
    • The Gulls went 16 of 28 in draw controls.
    • Belleville netted her first collegiate goal.  

    WHAT'S NEXT

    Endicott (0-2) visits Coast Guard on Wednesday, February 28 at 5:00 PM. No. 22 MIT (1-0) takes on Union on Saturday, March 2 at 1:00 PM.

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    (Photo Credit - David Le '10)