NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - The Roanoke College women's lacrosse team battled early but were eventually overpowered by CNU on the road. 

Game Information 
Christopher Newport 17, Roanoke 9 
Records: Chris. Newport (2-0, 0-0), Roanoke (1-1, 0-0) 
Location: Salem, Va. (Cregger Center) 

How It Happened 

• After going down 2-0 in the first, the Maroons rallied back to make it 3-2 by the end of the period. 

• The Captains responded back quickly though and it was CNU the rest of the way as RC couldn't find a way to stop their attack. 

Notes and Notables 

• Maddie McDonald and Sydney Winpigler led the way offensively with four points each on two goals and two assists. 

• Zoe Blair also tallied a pair of goals in the contest. 

• Jordan Wheeler topped the squad in caused turnovers and ground balls three and two respectively. 

• Kendall Todd also recorded two ground balls while Reese Ormiston was next up in caused turnovers with two. 

• McDonald led in draw controls with four while Wheeler, Eva Lennon, and Regan Tharaldson added two. 

• Todd made 12 stops between the pipes to put her over the century mark for her career.  

Up Next 
The Maroons have the week off before they host Catholic next Saturday (Feb. 28) at 3:00 pm.