Sweet Briar College lacrosse opened its season Wednesday with a 14-5 home loss at the hands of the #15 ranked University of Mary Washington Eagles.
The Eagles were up at the half 8-3, led by two goals each from Jamie Rostan, Jackie Rose and Meaghan O'Leary. Lisa Mollica '06 (Lexington, VA/Rockbridge),
Bethany Bressan '08(Charlottesville, VA/St. Anne's Belfield) and Ellie Donahue '08(Richmond, VA/Trinity Episcopal) each scored in the half for the Vixens.
Mary Washington added four goals in the second half before Julie Sellers '06 (Virginia Beach, VA/Norfolk Academy) scored to get Sweet Briar back on the board. Sellers would add another goal before the final whistle.
Sophomore goalie Emily Fitzpatrick (Virginia Beach, VA/Norfolk Academy)stopped 14 shots for the Vixens.
Sweet Briar is back in action this weekend, as they open ODAC play Saturday at Virginia Wesleyan.
Overall: 0-1
ODAC: 0-0