NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. — Despite a hat trick from Avery Olschefskie, Niagara women's lacrosse fell to Arizona State 15-9 in their home opener Sunday afternoon at Niagara Field.
 
How it Happened
The Purple Eagles (0-1) kept pace early, taking a 3-2 lead in the second quarter after goals from Hannah Kent and Olivia Ng. However, Arizona State (1-0) responded with a decisive 7-1 run in the third quarter to pull away.
 
Michaela Delles added two goals for Niagara, while Ng also finished with two scores. Goalkeeper Haley Terry recorded six saves for the Purple Eagles.

Arizona State's Teagan Ng led all scorers with four goals, while Jordyn Behar orchestrated the Sun Devils' offense with six assists.
 
Niagara showed resilience in the fourth quarter, outscoring Arizona State 5-3 in the final period. Olschefskie completed her hat trick and Delles added her second goal in the late push.
 
Niagara Notes
• Niagara is 0-2 all-time against Arizona State following Sunday's contest.
• The Purple and White went 17-for-17 on clear attempts.
• With six caused turnovers Sunday, Sydney Huhtala became Niagara's all-time leader in caused turnovers with 97.
• Eight of Niagara's 15 points came from freshman.
• Olschefskie is the first Purple Eagle freshman to notch a hat trick in their debut since Lexi Braniecki in 2021.
 
Up Next
Niagara will travel to Olean, N.Y. to begin a five-game road trip against St. Bonaventure on Saturday, Feb. 15. The opening draw between NU and Bona is set for 3 p.m.