St. Bonaventure N.Y. – St. Bonaventure University women's lacrosse couldn't capitalize after a hot first quarter, falling in its home opener to little three rival Canisius 13-9 Wednesday afternoon at the Marra Athletics Complex.

The Bonnies were able to spread the wealth on the field Wednesday afternoon, as seven players found the back of the net.

The Golden Griffins (2-0) got off to a fast start as Carolina Netti scored on an unassisted goal 30 seconds into the game. Canisius then added two more goals, both coming off free-position.

The Bonnies stormed back with an offensive onslot, scoring five goals in the final nine minutes of the first quarter to take a 5-4 lead.
St. Bonaventure cooled off in the second quarter, going scoreless on only four shot attempts while Canisius was able to hit a trifecta of goals en route to a 7-5 lead heading into halftime.

The Bonnies (0-2) cut the deficit to two thanks to a pair of scores from Megan Schillinger and Jessica Notaro.

However, the Golden Griffins added three straight goals to eventually pull away with their second victory of the season.

Jessica Notaro (three goals) and Abby Hiltz (two goals) led the way for St. Bonaventure, while Fiona McGovern, Nora Anderson, Grace Hollenbeck, and Megan Schillinger each added a score.

Canisius was led by Carolina Netti (five goals), Paige Stachura (four goals), and Ivy Santana (three assists).

Senior goalie Ashley Herrick had 11 saves in the cage for the Bonnies.

The Bonnies will travel west to take on Arizona State on Saturday, Feb. 18. Start time is set for 7:00 p.m.
 
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