2016 Women's Lacrosse News

Season
Women's Lacrosse Ends Standout Season in First Round of NCAA Tournament
Women's Lacrosse Ends Standout Season in First Round of NCAA Tournament

EWING, N.J. (5/14/16) – The Lasell women’s lacrosse team saw its season come to a close in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on the campus of The College of New Jersey Saturday on afternoon.

Munnelly Named Two-Time GNAC Defensive Player of the Year
Munnelly Named Two-Time GNAC Defensive Player of the Year

NEWTON, Mass. (5/10/16) – For the second consecutive season, senior Bridget Munnelly (Bellingham, Mass.) has been named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Women’s Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Year as announced per the conference office on Tuesday afternoon.

Women's Lacrosse Draws St. Joseph's College (L.I.) in First Round of NCAA Tournament
Women's Lacrosse Draws St. Joseph's College (L.I.) in First Round of NCAA Tournament

NEWTON, Mass. (5/10/16) – The Lasell College women’s lacrosse team is set to play the Golden Bears of Saint Joseph’s College (Long Island) on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

Women's Lacrosse Crowned 2016 GNAC Champions
Women's Lacrosse Crowned 2016 GNAC Champions

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (5/7/16) – The Lasell College women’s lacrosse team is Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Champions after upsetting the #2 seeded Wildcats of Johnson and Wales University, 12-8, in the conference title game Saturday afternoon at the Scotts Miracle Gro Complex.

Lasers Avenge Top Seeded Monks; Secure a Spot in GNAC Championship
Lasers Avenge Top Seeded Monks; Secure a Spot in GNAC Championship

PORTLAND, Maine (5/5/16) – The Lasell College women’s lacrosse team is Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship bound after upsetting the top-seeded Monks 5-6 in the semifinal match Thursday evening at Deering Memorial Stadium.

Women's Lacrosse Knocks off Simmons 15-5; Advances to GNAC Semifinal
Women's Lacrosse Knocks off Simmons 15-5; Advances to GNAC Semifinal

AUBURNDALE, Mass. (5/3/16) – Sophomore midfielder Taylor Yandow (Moretown, Vt.) tallied five goals to lead the Lasell College women’s lacrosse team to a 15-5 victory over visiting Simmons College this afternoon in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference Tournament Quarterfinal match on Grellier Field.

Women's Lacrosse Handles Rivier 19-7 on Senior Day
Women's Lacrosse Handles Rivier 19-7 on Senior Day

NEWTON, Mass. (4/30/16) – The Lasell women’s lacrosse team powered to a 19-7 victory in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action Saturday afternoon at Grellier Field.

Women's Lacrosse Downs Albertus 19-1
Women's Lacrosse Downs Albertus 19-1

NEWTON, Mass. (4/26/16) - The Lasell College women’s lacrosse team scored four times in the first four minutes to set the pace for a 19-1 victory over Albertus Magnus College in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action Tuesday afternoon at Grellier Field.

Last Minute Push Sends JWU over Women's Lacrosse 16-15
Last Minute Push Sends JWU over Women's Lacrosse 16-15

PROVIDNCE, R.I. (4/23/16) – The Lasell College women’s lacrosse team dropped a last-minute decision to Johnson and Wales University, 16-15, in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action Saturday afternoon at the Scotts Miracle Gro Complex.

First Half Surge Lifts Women's Lacrosse over Simmons 19-9
First Half Surge Lifts Women's Lacrosse over Simmons 19-9

NEWTON, (4/20/16) – 13 goals in the first half propelled the Lasell women’s lacrosse team to a 19-9 victory over Simmons College in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action on Wednesday afternoon.

Pechulis Scores 100th Career Goal in 19-2 Victory over Blue Jays
Pechulis Scores 100th Career Goal in 19-2 Victory over Blue Jays

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – Lasell women’s lacrosse senior Ashlee Pechulis (Westfield, Mass.) scored her 100th career goal 3:41 into a 19-2 victory over Saint Joseph’s Connecticut Saturday afternoon. The Lasers improve to 3-2 in the GNAC and 7-5 this season, while the Blue Jays drip to 1-5 in conference contests and 4-8 this year.

Women's Lacrosse Can't Come Back Against Monks; Fall Short 12-11
Women's Lacrosse Can't Come Back Against Monks; Fall Short 12-11

NEWTON, Mass. (4/14/16) – The Lasell women’s lacrosse team fell short to St. Joe’s Maine, 12-11, in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action Thursday afternoon at Grellier Field. The Lasers dip to 2-2 in the conference and 6-5 overall, while the Monks remain perfect in the GNAC, 4-0, and improve to 10-2 this season.

Saints' Second Half Surge Sends Emmanuel over Women's Lacrosse 16-12
Saints' Second Half Surge Sends Emmanuel over Women's Lacrosse 16-12

BOSTON, Mass. – The Lasell women’s lacrosse team fell to a second half rally by Emmanuel College, 16-12, Tuesday evening at Clemente Field. The Lasers slip to 6-4 overall and 2-1 in the GNAC, while the Saints improve to 5-2 this season and stay perfect in GNAC play 3-0.

Women's Lacrosse Cruises to 18-6 Victory over Mustangs
Women's Lacrosse Cruises to 18-6 Victory over Mustangs

NEWTON, Mass. (4/2/16) – Eleven different players scored goals for Lasell College, who handed Mount Ida College an 18-6 defeat in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) women's lacrosse action on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Field.

Women's Lacrosse Powers over Nichols 17-4
Women's Lacrosse Powers over Nichols 17-4

NEWTON, Mass. (3/29/16) – The Lasell women’s lacrosse team cruised to a 17-4 victory over Nichols College Tuesday afternoon at Grellier Field. The Lasers soar to 5-3 on the year, while the Bison dip to 2-5.

Women's Lacrosse Topples Cadets 19-6 for 1-0 Start in GNAC Play
Women's Lacrosse Topples Cadets 19-6 for 1-0 Start in GNAC Play

NORTHFIELD, Vt. – The Lasell College women’s lacrosse team opened their Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) schedule with a win at Norwich University, 19-6, at Sabine Field at Haynes Family Stadium Saturday afternoon. Lasell improves to 4-3 overall and 1-0 in the GNAC, while Norwich drops to 3-2 on the year and 0-1 in GNAC standings.