CAMDEN, N.J. – Never in question from the first draw, the Manhattanville College women's lacrosse team picked up its third victory of the season Saturday afternoon, March 7, as the Valiants defeated Rutgers University-Camden on the road by a score of 21-8. Sophomore Lara Keenan (Montgomery, N.Y./Valley Central) scored eight goals for the road squad, while rookie Maura Kelly (Stratford, Conn./Bunnell) notched seven total points, including three goals.
 
The Valiants (3-1) started of the game with a 4-1 run before taking a 14-4 lead into the half against the Scarlet Raptors (0-1). Manhattanville scored seven more in the second en route to the 13-goal victory. Keenan scored five of her goals in the first half, while Kelly notched four points – including three assists – in the first 30:00.
 
Manhattanville was able to put the game away early. In addition to big games from the two aforementioned Valiants, several other players had strong performances for the road squad. Junior Hailey DeStasio (West Hempstead, N.Y./West Hempstead) – just two games removed from setting the program's single-game assist record – finished with six points, including four assists.
 
Sophomore Brialee Logue (Hampton, N.H./Winnacunnet) also finished with six points, including four goals. Rookie Marisa D'Angelo (Wantagh, N.Y./MacArthur) chipped in four points as well, including three goals. Senior Bella Marchiselli (Williston Park, N.Y./Our Lady of Mercy Academy) once again got the start in the cage for the Valiants as she made 10 saves on 18 shots.
 
Up next for the Valiants is another road game on Wednesday afternoon, March 11, at 1:00 p.m. in Dover, Del., against Wesley College.