WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – The Bowdoin College women's lacrosse team picked up a huge conference road win on Saturday, defeating Williams 10-6 at Farley-Lamb Field. The Polar Bears move to 8-5 (4-4 NESCAC) while the Ephs fall to 7-5 (3-5 NESCAC).
 
Game Highlights

• After Williams took an early 1-0 lead, the Polar Bear defense dominated, holding the Ephs to one goal for the 31:39 of game play, stretching from the first quarter until the third.
• With the contest tied at 2-2 at the 5:02 mark of the opening frame, Bowdoin proceeded to score the next five goals – including two apiece from Molly Reed and Ellie Schofield – to take a 7-2 lead early in the third quarter.
• Williams found its footing and closed the gap to 8-5 with a 3-1 run, but back-to-back goals from Ainsley Ramsey in a span of 90 seconds in the fourth quarter put the contest away.

By The Numbers

• Bowdoin forced 17 turnovers and owned a dominant 15-5 edge in draw controls to help control the pace of the game.
• A balanced attack saw Ainsley Ramsey, Ellie Schofield, and Molly Reed all have two goals each.
• Emelia Krakora finished with a goal and two assists.
• Reed added a team-best five draw controls while Grace Harvey and Krakora had four each.
• Defensively, Kristin Svahn had two caused turnovers, Anna Paulmann had three ground balls, and Izzy Cisneros finished with four saves in the victory.

By The Numbers

• The Polar Bears will return home for their final two games of the regular season, including Senior Day on Saturday, April 20 at Ryan Field against Wesleyan University at noon.