UTICA, N.Y. - The SUNY Poly women's lacrosse team lost a hard-fought match at Wildcat Field to Maine Maritime. The third quarter was the game's turning point as Maritime scored seven unanswered goals to take a 14-8 lead into the final quarter. The game ended 16-12. The Wildcats are now 3-10 with a 2-3 record in North Atlantic Conference (NAC) play.

Hazel Stoddard led the charge for the Mariners with an impressive nine goals and one assist. She got off to a quick start, scoring the first goal of the game just 1:31 into the first quarter. Rebecca Caron and Kirra Magana contributed three goals each, while Olivia Harriman chipped in a goal and two assists.

The Wildcats held their own in the first half, with the score tied 3-3 at the end of the first quarter and 8-7 at halftime. Kaitlin Kopcza Molly Burdick and Kaitlin Kopcza were SUNY Poly's offensive stars. Burdick recorded nine points on six goals and three assists and Kopcza tallied six goals.

Jayden Brown made 12 saves for the Wildcats in goal. Kelsey Melton earned the win in goal for Maritime. She made 12 saves.

The Mariners surged ahead in the third quarter, scoring seven unanswered goals to take a commanding 14-8 lead heading into the final quarter. SUNY Poly fought back in the fourth quarter, but their efforts were too little too late as the Mariners held on for the victory.

UP NEXT:

The Wildcats will host Husson University on Sunday in their final game of the regular season. The game is scheduled for a 12:00 PM start. Prior to the game, the Wildcats will celebrate senior day with a short ceremony celebrating the careers of the Wildcat's four seniors. The game will be streamed live on the SUNY Poly Sports Network (SPSN).

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