Central Connecticut women’s lacrosse lost at Manhattan, 18-5, on Wednesday in a non-conference matchup in Riverdale, NY. The Blue Devils got a pair of goals from junior Madison Palumbo, along with goals from juniors Kate Ravizza and Olivia Gianakos and freshman Talie Richardson
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Central Connecticut 5, Manhattan 18
Records: CCSU (0-43), MC (2-1)
Location: Gaelic Park | Riverdale, NY
KEY MOMENTS
- Manhattan scored the games first two goals before Palumbo made it 2-1 at the 5:46 mark after converting a free position. Kate Ravizza would tie the score two minutes later off an assist from Gianakos.
- The Jaspers scored two goals to close the first quarter and scored six more in the second to build a 10-2 lead at halftime.
- Gianakos ended a run of 10 straight goals by Manhattan when she scored midway through the third quarter to make it 12-3. Sophomore Lauren Valluzzi assisted on the goal.
- Palumbo and Richardson opened the fourth quarter with free position goals to make it 14-5 with 7:49 to play. The Jaspers would score the game’s final four goals.
NOTES
- Kate Ravizza had a team-high six shots for Central.
- Sophomore Kya Risher started in goal and made 17 stops for the Blue Devils.
- Junior Gaby Melendez had four ground balls along with three caused turnovers.
UP NEXT
The Blue Devils host New Hampshire on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.