University of Albany Women's Lacrosse Records 18-8 Win Against Crosstown-Rival Siena in Non-League Play

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information

Loudonville, N.Y. – Freshman Tee Ladouceur had three goals and one assist in leading UAlbany to an 18-8 non-conference win over Siena on Monday afternoon at Siena Turf Field. The Great Danes have won all eight meetings in this lacrosse series since upgrading to the Division I level in 2000.

UAlbany (2-1) scored six unanswered in a five-minute span in the first half. Ladouceur, a high school All-American last year, broke up a clearing attempt that led to a goal by Christine Grueniger, who had two goals and two assists. Kayla Best scored twice in the outburst, including a rebound shot after Saints goalkeeper Liz Peters made an initial save. Ladouceur, who added five ground balls and caused four turnovers in the field, upped her team’s advantage to 6-0 with 19:27 remaining in the first half.

The Great Danes, who were coming off a nine-goal win over Marist two days ago, still led 12-3 early in the second half when freshman Jodi Battaglia netted a free-position opportunity. Siena (1-2) then rattled off five of the game’s next six goals. Lindsey Rosecrans and Courtney Highsmith, who each scored twice, found the net 23 seconds apart to close the gap to 13-8 with 14:01 to play.

UAlbany countered by scoring five consecutive times. Stacey Brown finished off a pass from Ladouceur following a Siena turnover to begin that run, before Mel Rorie hit the cage following a successful clear. Jane Bush, who had two goals and two assists and tied a career-high with four points, had a hand in two of those tallies.

Brittany Scott and Best each scored twice and had one assist for the Great Danes, who had eleven players find the scoring column. Best extended her consecutive game scoring streak to 16 in a row. Siena’s Peters, a freshman, made eight saves while going the entire way in goal.