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Gordon downs Western New England 20-12 in Commonwealth Coast Conference tourney

Box Score Scoring Summary

Joseph McNamara
Joseph McNamara
Tyler Millerick
Tyler Millerick
WENHAM, Mass.  – Sophomore midfielder Anna Blomberg (Simsbury, CT) scored eight goals with an assist to lead third-seeded Gordon to a 20-12 victory over sixth-seeded Western New England Saturday (Apr. 28) in a quarterfinal round game of the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Women's Lacrosse Championship.

Blomberg tallied five of her goals in the opening half, including a key shot with her team down a player with 52 seconds left, for a 9-9 tie at the break.

The Fighting Scots outscored the Golden Bears 11-3 in the second stanza to break a halftime tie,

Gordon started by getting five of the first six goals after intermission to take a 14-10 advantage with 19:42 to play.

Senior midfielder Liz McRoberts (Bourne, MA) fired-in her second goal of the game at the 18:54 mark to cut the margin to three before Gordon scored four straight times (including two by Blomberg) to take an 18-11 lead with 7:40 remaining.

Senior midfielder Jordan Alexander (Portland, ME) also had a big game for the hosts with five goals and four assists. Senior attacker Jocie Knaus (Kensington, CT) added three goals while sophomore midfielder Stephanie Fitzgerald (Groveland, MA) contributed seven draw controls and four ground balls.

Sophomore goalie Danielle Maguire (Braintree, MA) played a key role in the win by making 15 saves (including nine in the second half).

Western New England received a terrific performance from sophomore midfielder Jessica Scannapieco (Blue Bell, PA) who netted five goals.

Senior attacker Katie Toomy (Northborough, MA) hit the net three times and had three assists along with five draw controls. Senior midfielder Megan Doyle (Putnam Valley, NY) notched a goal and assist.

Freshman goalie Emily Castleman (Wilbraham, MA) stopped 14 shots and allowed 17 goals in 51 minutes. Classmate Melissa Perry (Somers, CT) had a save and three goals allowed.

Western New England ends its season with a 6-12 record.

Gordon (13-3) will visit second-seeded University of New England (12-4) on Wednesday (May 2).

Contact: Ken Cerino, Western New England athletic communications director (413) 782-1227
kcerino@wne.edu
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Players Mentioned

Emily Castleman

#23 Emily Castleman

G
5' 2"
Redshirt
Megan Doyle

#6 Megan Doyle

M
5' 9"
Senior
Liz McRoberts

#24 Liz McRoberts

M
5' 9"
Senior
Melissa Perry

#21 Melissa Perry

G
5' 3"
Redshirt
Jessica Scannapieco

#16 Jessica Scannapieco

M
5' 6"
Redshirt
Katie Toomy

#1 Katie Toomy

Midfield
5' 2"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Emily Castleman

#23 Emily Castleman

5' 2"
Redshirt
G
Megan Doyle

#6 Megan Doyle

5' 9"
Senior
M
Liz McRoberts

#24 Liz McRoberts

5' 9"
Senior
M
Melissa Perry

#21 Melissa Perry

5' 3"
Redshirt
G
Jessica Scannapieco

#16 Jessica Scannapieco

5' 6"
Redshirt
M
Katie Toomy

#1 Katie Toomy

5' 2"
Senior
Midfield