ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Cedar Crest College lacrosse team rolled to a 20–2 victory over Purchase College on Monday night at FalconPlex. The Falcons' strong performance was highlighted by their 31 shots on goal and a solid defensive effort, limiting the Panthers to only eight shots throughout the game.

Cedar Crest began the first quarter with control, as senior Ellie Terranova (Wilmington, Del./Mount Pleasant) opened the scoring at 14:12 with an assist from junior Kadee Schrader (Northampton, Pa./Northampton Area). Despite a turnover, the Falcons regained possession quickly, allowing senior Kylah Demarest (Vernon, N.J./Vernon Township) to score a player-down goal at 9:01, extending the lead. Shortly after, sophomore Angelina Plut (Blairstown, N.J./North Warren Regional) added another goal with assistance from first-year Audra Leiter (Vernon, N.J./Vernon Township) at 5:33, further solidifying the home team's advantage.

Momentum remained with Cedar Crest when first-years Trinity Burk (Baltimore, Md./Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts) and Taylor Dotter (Northampton, Pa./Northampton Area) found the net in quick succession, the latter assisted by Demarest. The Falcons' defensive efforts were evident as Leiter caused multiple turnovers and contributed to the team's strong performance. The quarter concluded with Leiter scoring, assisted by Dotter at 1:48, closing the quarter with Cedar Crest leading 6–1.

The Falcons opened the second quarter with a goal from Dotter, assisted by Schrader, at 14:39. Despite a player-up goal by Purchase's senior Julieth Velasquez (White Plains, N.Y.) shortly after, Cedar Crest regained momentum. Demarest scored with an assist from Schrader to extend the lead, followed by another goal from Schrader, assisted by Demarest.

The Falcons continued to control the quarter with a goal by Terranova, assisted by Demarest, pushing their lead further. Cedar Crest's defensive efforts, including a turnover caused by Terranova and successful clears, maintained the advantage. The frame concluded with the Falcons ahead, 10–2.

Cedar Crest entered the third quarter with a strong performance, starting with Terranova scoring an early goal at 12:16 and securing a draw control immediately afterward. The momentum continued as Demarest netted a goal with an assist from Schrader, pushing the Falcons further ahead.

Leiter added to the scoring with a goal, assisted by Plut, maintaining Cedar Crest's offensive pressure. Burk found the back of the net with assistance from Demarest, showcasing effective teamwork. The Falcons dominated the draw controls, further controlling possession.

In the latter stages of the quarter, Demarest scored twice more, with assists from first-year Kaitlyn Takacs (Bethlehem, Pa./Freedom), consolidating Cedar Crest's lead. The quarter concluded with the Falcons firmly in control, extending its lead to 16–2.

Cedar Crest began the fourth quarter with momentum, extending its lead through a goal by Schrader with an assist from Demarest at 13:24. Terranova secured the draw control, maintaining possession briefly before a turnover shifted play.

The Falcons continued to capitalize offensively. Sophomore Lizzy DeNunzio (Easton, Pa./Easton Area) found the net at 9:16, again assisted by Demarest, widening the gap. Shortly after, Leiter added another goal with Demarest providing her third assist of the quarter at 5:46.

As the quarter wound down, the Cedar Crest defense remained resilient, with sophomore Izzy Feddor (Northampton, Pa./Northampton Area) making crucial saves. Demarest capped off the scoring with a goal assisted by Schrader, concluding the quarter. The Falcons finished the game with a commanding 20–2 victory.

Demarest had a standout performance for Cedar Crest with six goals and seven assists, contributing significantly to the team's offensive efforts. Plut added a goal and an assist, including the game-winning goal. Leiter scored three times and added an assist, effectively supporting the attack. Feddor was solid in goal, making four saves while allowing only two goals.

Velasquez stood out as a key performer for Purchase, scoring two goals on three shots, including one player-up goal. Her accuracy was evident with all her shots on target. First-year Savannah Haynes (Yonkers, N.Y.) contributed defensively as the goalkeeper with 11 saves on 39 shots faced, showing resilience despite the team conceding 20 goals. Junior Catie Chios (Westbury, N.Y.) provided an assist, adding to the team's offensive efforts.

Looking ahead, Cedar Crest (7-4 overall) will host Trinity Washington University on Wednesday, April 1 at 5:00 p.m. Purchase College (0-6 overall) will travel to Throggs Neck, N.Y. to play Maritime College on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.