Apr 22, 2009
Sallato, Lantz Net First Career Goals in 23-2 Win over AIC

NORTH ANDOVER, MA – The Merrimack women’s lacrosse
team made it three straight conference wins as they cruised to a
23-2 victory over American International College Wednesday night at
Warrior Field.
The Warriors scored 12 of the first 13 goals and took a 16-2
halftime lead behind goals from ten different players in the first
30 minutes. Sarah Salatto netted her first
collegiate goal, while Meredith Prior added her
second and third of the season. Kelly Pasquantonio
tallied five first-half points, while Christina
McCarron netted a team-best three first-half goals.
Merrimack cruised to victory in the second half, with
Irene Lantz netting her first collegiate goal
midway through the final frame. The Warriors tallied all seven
goals in the second half.
McCaron finished with four goals, while Kelly Pasquantonio tallied
seven points. Mary Pasquantonio added three goals
and an assist, while Lauren Leddy chipped in with
two goals and three helpers.
Jamie-Lee Whiteway finished with four saves,
improving to 5-7 on the season. Gina Gallo stopped 19 shots in goal
for AIC.
The Warriors (5-7, 5-3 NE-10) host Franklin Pierce Thursday at 4
p.m. and Southern Connecticut Saturday at 12 p.m. to round out the
regular season.











