GLASBORO, NJ – The Cabrini women's lacrosse team could not hold serve against Rowan University's high powered offense in the second half of today's action, as the Cavaliers suffered a 22-12 loss to the Profs

Senior Avery Murphy led the Cavaliers (5-6) with five goals, five draw controls, five ground balls and four caused turnovers. Sophomore Ashley Tutzauer added two goals and two helpers, while junior Lauren Hughes and freshman Dana Carlson tallied two goals each and combined for five ground balls and three caused turnovers.

Freshman goaltender Sam Hamalak anchored the Blue and White defensive effort with a season-high 14 saves. Senior Katie Kucia chipped in with three caused turnovers and four ground balls.

The Profs jumped ahead early, scoring the game's first two goals before freshman Shea Neary put the Blue and White on the board. Following another Rowan goal, Murphy and Tutzauer marked the scoring column to even the score at 3-3.

Rowan seized control of the game, as it scored seven of the game's next eight goals to build a 10-4 lead with 5:33 left in the first half.

The Cavaliers did not goal away, as Murphy and Hughes combined for three goals in a space of 100 seconds to pull Cabrini to within 10-7 at the half.

The Profs pushed their cushion to 14-7 with the opening four goals of the second half. Cabrini, again, clawed its way back into the game, as Hughes, Tutzauer and Murphy marked the scoring column.

The Cavaliers cut their deficit to 14-10 with 16:43 to play, but five unanswered Rowan goals proved to be too much to overcome, as the Blue and White found itself looking up at a 19-10 deficit with just over 10 minutes to play.

Rowan established its offensive rhythm at the center circle, as it won 27 of the day's 37 draws, which led to a 46-25 advantage in shots.  Meanwhile, Cabrini committed a season-high 27 turnovers and allow the Profs to attempt 17 free position shots.

Maddy Bray led Rowan (5-3) with seven goals and four ground balls, while Liz Kramer added three goals and 15 draw controls.

The Cavaliers will return their attention to Atlantic East Conference action on Wednesday, when they host Marywood University (5-4, 1-0 Atlantic East) in a rematch of last year's Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) championship. Game time is set for 7pm a Edith Robb Dixon Field.