The SUNY Oneonta women's lacrosse team defeated SUNY New Paltz 17-8 Saturday afternoon at Red Dragon Field. The win lifts the Red Dragons record to 2-0 on the year while the Hawks slide to 2-2.

Oneonta was led by Rachel Morris (East Greenbush/Columbia) with a game-high four goals. Lily Avazis (Port Washington/Schreiber) tallied six points with a hat-trick and three assists. Megan Foiles (Pearl River/Pearl River) chipped in with three goals while Sophia Calabrese (Bethlehem/Bethlehem Central) and Deirdre Buckley (Merrick/Kellenberg Memorial) had two goals apiece. Maggee Sheridan (Warwick/Warwick Valley) added a goal and an assist while Christen Patalano (Mineola/Kellenberg Memorial) and Lauren Sullivan (Pearl River/Pearl River) each had a goal.

Oneonta outshot New Paltz 30-25 for the game, with the hosts earning a 15-12 advantage in draw controls. Oneonta goalie Jennifer Tumino (Carle Place/Carle Place) made 11 saves for the Red Dragons in net. Christen Patalano (Mineola/Kellenberg Memorial) and Francesca Lawless (Massapequa/Massapequa) combined to force five New Paltz turnovers.

Oneonta returns to action on Monday, April 12^th when they host Cortland at 4:00 PM.