PRIDE SET TO TAKE ON SAINTS

PRIDE SET TO TAKE ON SAINTS

Weston, Mass.—The Regis College women’s lacrosse team is set to take on Emmanuel College Thursday (Mar. 17) at 6:00 p.m. The Pride enters the contest with a record of 0-1 after losing a close game to Becker College earlier this week. This will be the first contest of the season for the visiting Saints who look to open the season against the Pride.

The Pride is led by on offense by junior Teresa Crevier (Milford, Mass./Montrose) who brings crucial in game experience and leadership to the squad. Freshman Teresa Busiek (Arlington, Mass./Arlington Catholic) is the Pride’s leading scorer after tallying five goals against Becker College. Busiek will look to add to her scoring total against the Saints. Franli Bencosme (Lawrence, Mass./Essex Agricultural and Tech) is a secondary scoring threat that will help the Pride score when in front of the net.
The Pride’s defense is led by junior Evonne Orozco (Waltham, Mass./Waltham). Orozco returns as a strong defensive presence and will look to help in the ground ball game. Kristin Amicangioli (Belmont, Mass./Arlington Catholic) will also contribute in securing the Pride’s backfield. Meghan Ryan (Stow, Mass./Iona College) will look to add to her saves on the season by securing the cage for the Pride. 
The Saints return leading scorer Megan Ciary (Woonsocket, R.I./Mount Saint Charles Academy) who will look to score from the midfield position. Senior Kristina Marik (Bardonia, N.Y./Albertus Magnus High School) will also look to help the Saints offense with her quick off ball movement.
 

The Saints will be led by Megan Harrington (Leicester, Mass/Leicester High School) who returns as a defensive leader in ground balls for the squad.  The Saints have two freshman goaltenders Hilary Duffy (Lynn, Mass./St. Mary's High School) and Hilary Dandurant (Merrimac, Mass./Pentucket Regional High School) that will split time in net.

 

This will be the first home game for the Pride with game time set to start at 6:00 p.m.