PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Westminster women's lacrosse team won, 18-4, on the road against La Roche in a non-conference contest Saturday afternoon.
"The key for us was creating turnovers, coming up with possession off the draw, and reading what the defense was giving us," said head coach
Bethany Snider.
In the first half, Westminster (2-2) scored 11 goals, five of which came from senior
Magen Polczynski (Irwin, PA / Norwin). The Titans held a commanding 11-4 lead at halftime.
Westminster's defense stifled the La Roche (1-6) offense in the second half. The Red Hawks were held to only two shots and were shutout in the second half.
The Titans were led by Polczynski, who registered a game-high six goals (tied a career-best) with a career- and game-high three assists. Senior
Ashley McNabb (Grove City, PA / Grove City) tallied her first-career goal and assist as she finished with a hat-trick of goals and one assist. Junior
Stephanie Cimini (Mars, PA / Mars Area) added a trifecta of goals with one assist. Junior
Emiley Kushner (Cecil, PA / Canon-McMillan) chipped in with a pair of goals along with an assist.
"Magen has the experience of winning a conference championship with the program her freshman year," said Snider. "She knows what it takes to be successful. She's just an all-around hard worker and leaves everything on the field."
Senior goalkeeper
Emma Bradley (South Fayette, PA / South Fayette) earned the win with 30 minutes between the post.
Westminster was a perfect 13-for-13 on clear attempts and outshot La Roche (45-9).
The Titans are next scheduled to compete Friday, March 25 as they host Franciscan in a Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) bout. Start time is set for 7 p.m.
