Stony Brook Women’s Lacrosse Shines in Thrilling Victory Over Villanova!

VILLANOVA, Pa. – On Wednesday afternoon, the Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team secured a strong 12-5 win against Villanova. This victory marks their second win in a row.

The Seawolves showcased a well-rounded offense with eight different players scoring. Haydin Eisfeld led the way, scoring a career-high three goals, marking her first collegiate hat trick. Alexandra Fusco and Charlotte Wilmoth contributed with two goals each, while Casey Colbert excelled with a team-high four assists.

On defense, Avery Hines set a program record with eight caused turnovers and added five ground balls. Courtney Maclay won five draw controls, and Ava Yancey

For Villanova, Sydney Pappas was the standout, scoring two goals. Goalkeeper Makenzie Fisher made 10 saves, contributing to the team’s effort.

HOW IT UNFOLDED

• The game started strong for the Seawolves, who scored six consecutive goals in the first 11 minutes. Julia Fusco capped this run with a goal assisted by her sister, Alex.
• Despite a Villanova goal, Wilmoth scored again, ending the first quarter with Stony Brook leading 7-1.
• Stony Brook pushed their lead to 9-1 just before halftime, thanks to another goal from Eisfeld.
• Eisfeld opened the second half with another goal. The Wildcats fought back, scoring two goals to make it 10-3 going into the final quarter.
• Villanova added two more, but Stony Brook’s goals from Maclay and Kylie Budke sealed the game at 12-5.

KEY STATS

• Colbert and Fusco led with four points each, showcasing a balanced attack.
• Eisfeld’s impressive performance included her first hat trick.
• Avery Hines not only broke a record but also gathered five ground balls.
• The Seawolves outperformed Villanova in nearly all statistical categories, including shots and ground balls.
• Throughout the game, Stony Brook maintained an impressive shooting percentage, hitting over .733 for the second game in a row.

Head coach Joe Spallina expressed pride in his team’s performance, noting how they improved from their previous game. He remarked on Hines’ record and the team’s focus moving forward, specifically eyeing their next match against UAlbany.

WHAT’S NEXT

Stony Brook is set to take on UAlbany on Sunday, February 23, at 12 p.m. This matchup will be significant, as it’s the 31st meeting between the two programs, with Stony Brook leading the series 23-7.