Junior Miko Daluisio

NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. - Playing at the Binghamton Alumni Stadium, the Niagara University women’s lacrosse team (4-1) defeated the Bearcats of Binghamton University (2-6), 11-7. Strong defense by junior Miko Daluisio (Lancaster, N.Y.) and freshman goaltender Whitney Gill (Canandaigua, N.Y.) helped lead the team to victory.

      “Our attack was off and on today,” head coach Anne Windover said. “Fortunately our defense was strong and we were able to pull out the win. We’ll take what we can from this game and focus now on the upcoming weekend.”

      Niagara begins its Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference schedule this weekend, hosting Manhattan and Iona Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

      Five Purple Eagles each tallied two goals in the balanced Niagara attack, including Daluisio, who registered her first career goals.

      Senior Ashley Baker (Henrietta, N.Y.) led the team with four points on two goals and two assists, moving her into a tie with Allison Coomey for sixth on Niagara’s all-time point-scoring list with 106 points. This season she leads the team with 13 assists and 24 points in five games.

      Gill helped Niagara to a 6-3 halftime lead, making seven saves in the first 30 minutes. The second half proved busier for the freshman, as she made 16 saves to earn the fourth win of her career.

      Niagara remains undefeated against Binghamton all-time, posting a 4-0 record and a 54-17 advantage in goals scored.

      Niagara returns to Niagara Field to face the Jaspers Saturday at 1 p.m.