Conn College Drops Two To Trinity

Connecticut College was unable to overcome Trinity College Saturday in either the men's or women's lacrosse match. The following information was provided by William Tomasian, Connecticut College sports information director:

Men's Lacrosse: Trinity 14, Conn College 9

The Trinity College men's lacrosse team went on a 5-0 run midway through the second half to pull away in a 14-9 victory against Connecticut College Saturday.

Second year attackmen Rob Nogueras (Parkland, Fla.) and Jeff Hebert (Cornwall, Ont.) both contributed with three goals and an assist for the Bantams.

Nick Shaheen (Williamsburg, Mass.) added two goals and two assists while junior net-minder Peter Johnson (Riverside, Conn.) turned back 11 Connecticut College shots en route to the win.

Connecticut College senior Ryan Hayes (Darien, Conn.) netted a game-high four goals in the setback for the hosts. Sophomore midfielder John Lyons (Barrington, R.I.) registered two goals and two assists for the Camels.

"We got our tails kicked, top to bottom," Connecticut College head men's lacrosse coach Dave Cornell said. "Trinity played with more composure, more heart. We got out-coached and their leadership stepped up for them. Hats off to them and we have a lot of work to do."

Junior Chuck Czerkawski (Cohasset, Mass.) won 16-of-24 face-offs for Connecticut College.

Rob Moccia (Malvern, Pa.) made five saves and classmate John Lenehan (Hingham, Mass.) stopped three shots in relief.

Trinity carried a 2-1 lead after one and held a 7-5 advantage at the break. But in the third quarter, Hayes cashed in on two extra man opportunities, pulling the hosts to within 8-7 when Lyons assisted him for a goal with 9:25 to go in the quarter.

However, Trinity responded by scoring the next five goals. Hebert scored twice during the run and netted a goal to close out the rally with 9:01 remaining.

The visitors were able to hold on for the 14-9 win.

The Bantams out-shot the Camels 35-to-32 and held a 29-to-27 advantage in ground balls.

Women's Lacrosse: Trinity 13, Conn College 5

Sophomore midfielder Megan Leonhard (Summit, N.J.) scored four goals and picked up a game-high six ground balls to lead the Trinity College Bantams to a 13-5 win over the visiting New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) rival Connecticut College Camels in the season opener for both teams Saturday on Sheppard Field. Trinity, ranked No. 6 in the nation, wins its 10th in a row over the Camels.

Ahead, 2-1, after nearly 11 minutes of play, the Bantams rattled off nine unanswered tallies including two apiece by Leonhard and classmate Kaitlin Hildebrand (Berwyn, Pa.). Trinity led, 7-1, after one half and, 11-1, with 13 minutes left in the game, before junior midfielder Hope Barone (North Kingstown, R.I.) broke the Camel scoring drought at the 12:10 mark. Play slowed down and the teams traded goals back and forth the rest of the way.

Trinity outshot Connecticut College, 38-20, for the game and, 23-6, in the first half, and converted on three of six free positions while holding the Camels scoreless on all six of its free positions. The Bantams also forced 29 turnovers and committed just 15. Hildebrand added an assist to total three points, while senior co-captain attacker Rachel Romanowsky (Hampstead, N.H.) added one goal and two assists, and junior midfielder Liz Bruno (Andover, Mass.) notched one goal, one assist, and three caused turnovers for the Bantams. Trinity junior defender Elizabeth Beckler (Potomac, Md.) had four ground balls and four caused turnovers, while junior Gina Dinallo (West Hartford, Conn.) and sophomore Olivia Whitney (Danvers, Mass.) combined to make eight saves.

Freshman attacker Lowell Abbott (Manchester, Mass.) scored twice for Connecticut College, while Barone and sophomore midfielder Bri Miller (Sudbury, Mass.) contributed a goal and an assist apiece. Barone also picked up five ground balls and recorded a game-high five draw controls, while freshman goalie Caitlin Cataldo (Milford, Conn.) made 16 of her team's 18 saves in 53 minutes.