WATERVILLE, Maine – The Colby College women's lacrosse team pulled away in the second half to defeat Bowdoin, 15-7, on Wednesday night in a battle of nationally-ranked teams. The 15^th-ranked Polar Bears fall to 8-4 (3-4 NESCAC) while the fourth-ranked Mules move to 10-1 (6-0).
 
Game Highlights

• Bowdoin controlled the play early, shutting out Colby for the first 17:02 of the game, and getting a pair of Sophia Sudano goals to take a 2-0 lead out of the gate.
• The teams traded goals in the second quarter as the Polar Bears maintained a 5-3 edge at intermission.
• Colby rallied to take the lead for good in the third quarter, scoring seven goals, and adding five more in the fourth quarter to pull away for the win.

By The Numbers

• Sophia Sudano had a hat trick in the loss for Bowdoin while Annabelle Gersch added a pair of goals, two caused turnovers and four draws.
• Fiona Bundy had a team-high six draw controls with a pair of caused turnovers as well.
• Julia Jardina led Colby with four goals.
• Izzy Cisneros made three saves, allowing eight goals in 38:02 for Bowdoin before giving way to Sophie Brett, who stopped two shots and allowed seven goals in 21:58.

Up Next

• Bowdoin will have a ten day break until they return to action on Saturday, April 23 at Ryan Field against Connecticut College.