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Carley Smith scored seven goals at FDU-Florham Saturday

WOMEN’S LACROSSE FALLS TO FDU-FLORHAM 19-13

4/20/2013 5:03:00 PM

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WOMEN'S LACROSSE FALLS TO FDU-FLORHAM 19-13

MADISON, NJ – Carley Smith (York, PA/Dallastown) scored seven goals, but The Wilkes University women's lacrosse team fell to FDU-Florham 19-13 Saturday in Freedom Conference action.

The Lady Colonels stand at 8-3 and 2-2 in league play while the Devils improve to 8-7 and 4-0 in the Freedom.

Wilkes started hot, scoring the first three goals of the game. Gabby Ford (Elmont, NY/Sewanhaka) laced two goals while Smith netted one tally. After a Devil goal, Smith netted another goal. FDU-Florham then used six straight goals to build a 7-3 lead before Smith connected for her third of the game. Wilkes battled back scoring the next four goals via Tori Kerr (Beacon, NY/Beacon), Smith, and Madeleine Brownsey (Glenside, PA/St. Basil Academy).

After a Smith goal made it a 10-10 game with 22:57 left to play in the game, the Devils scored nine goals while Wilkes able to connect for three.

FDU-Florham was led by Courtney Rendinaro and Sara Slicklen with five goals each. Grace Warburton earned the win making 15 saves in goal.

Smith's seven goals led all scorers while Ford laced three goals and Kerr connected for two. Brittaney Costigan (Clifton Park, NY/Shenendehowa) garnered the loss, making eight saves in net.

The Lady Colonels return to the pitch Tuesday when they host King's College at Schmidt Stadium. Game time is set for 4:30 p.m.

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