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Women’s Lacrosse Survives Against Stonehill, 11-9

By Thomas Scavetta Staff Writer The top-ranked Pioneers found themselves trailing 7-5 early on in the second half, but used a 6-1 run to sneak away with an 11-9 win in a back-and-forth battle against Stonehill (rank no.15) on Saturday, April 12th, at Hickox Field in Brookeville, N.Y. The Women’s…

Women’s Lacrosse Keeps Win-Streak Rolling

Thomas Scavetta Staff Writer During an offensive onslaught in the first 30 minutes of action, senior attacker Jackie Sileo amassed eight of her nine points (2 G, 7 A). After outscoring Molloy 12-0 in the first half, the no. 1 ranked Pioneers would go on and secure an 18-4 victory…

Women’s Lacrosse Victorious Once Again

By Thomas Scavetta Staff Writer  Trailing by a tally five minutes in, the Pioneers (10-0) took a 7-1 lead over Roberts Wesleyan College on Saturday, March 29, in an East Coast Conference match in Rochester, N.Y. Senior midfielder Katie Rotan led the charge, scoring three goals within the eight minute…

No. 1 Women’s Lacrosse Stays in the Driver’s Seat

By Thomas Scavetta Staff Writer  It only took 20 seconds for the Pioneers to strike, as senior attackers Jackie Sileo and Morgan Chiarenzza hooked up for the games opening tally. The quick strike set the game’s tone, as the Pioneers (8-0) steamrolled Queens (0-4) in a 16-2 victory at Knights…

No. 1 Women’s Lacrosse Makes it Seven Straight

By Thomas Scavetta Staff Writer As the top-ranked Pioneers traveled their way back up the East coast, they stopped in Philadelphia, P.A., where they beat up on Holy Family with a 22-2 victory on Saturday, March 15. After a 1-1 tie 10 min- utes in, the Pioneers went on a…

No. 1 Women’s Lacrosse Batters up Bloomsburg 14-7

By Thomas Scavetta Staff Writer  Despite holding onto a slim 4-3 lead at the intermission, the No. 1 ranked Pioneers opened up the second half on a tear as they capped off a 9-1 run to secure their first victory of the 2014 season Saturday at Hickox Field, in Brookville,…

Fourth-ranked Men’s Lacrosse Starting up Perfect

By Maxime Devillaz Assistant Sports Editor The men’s lacrosse team hosted the first ECC game of the season on the Hickox field, which is currently under construction, and drew the longest straw after an even start against Mercy College at Brookville, N.Y. on Saturday, March 1. The field was partly…

Women’s Lacrosse Tops the ECC Preseason Rankings

By Thomas Scavetta Staff Writer Coming off a remarkable season where they captured their fourth National championship, LIU Post women’s Lacrosse looks to get back to work as the two-time defending NCAA Division II National champions, behind the lights of senior attacker, Jackie Sileo. Sileo has been honored as Pre-season…

Personal Profile: Melissa Rohr

By Thomas Scavetta Staff Writer As a senior on the women’s lacrosse team, Melissa Rohr is looking forward to the upcoming season. Rohr’s ultimate goal is to repeat a national championship. She mentioned that the team needs to take it day by day and progress throughout the season in order…

Head Coach Profile: Meghan McNamara

By Thomas Scavetta Staff Writer As the head coach of LIU Post’s women’s lacrosse team, Meghan McNamara has many goals for the upcoming season. She wants her players to focus on the little things and developing good fundamentals. Also, McNamara wants her players to develop strong bonds with one another…