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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.