ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. – For the second straight season, sophomore Raegan Bailey (Cheshire, Conn./Cheshire) opened up her season with a half dozen goals, matching her career-high in the scoring column as she led the New Haven women's lacrosse team to a 14-9 season opening victory at Molloy.
Bailey was one of six different Chargers to find the back of the cage with junior midfielder Ivanna Hernandez (Bay Shore, N.Y./Brentwood) and sophomore midfielder Gianna Caprioli (Clinton Corners, N.Y./Franklin Delano Roosevelt) also finishing with a multi-goal game as they contributed three and two goals, respectively.
Following Bailey in the points column was freshman attack Caitlin Seleny (Derry, N.H./Pinkerton) who notched four points in her collegiate debut with a goal and a team-high three assists, part of six total on the night. Rounding out the goal scorers was senior Kyra Sparks (Jefferson, N.J./Jefferson Township) and rookie Marielle Colalillo (Manhasset, N.Y./Manhasset).
In addition to her two goals, Caprioli also led New Haven with 10 draw controls, while Bailey followed her with three. Hernandez added a pair of ground balls and a pair of caused turnovers to her trio of goals.
In the cage, junior Gabby Buscemi (East Patchogue, N.Y./Patchogue-Medford) finished the night with 14 stops, facing a total of 31 shots, 23 of which were on goal. New Haven finished a rather efficient night with 28 total shots, marking 23 of them on goal. Individually, Bailey's six goals came on nine total shots, with all nine shots on goal. Additionally, the three goals from Hernandez came on three shots for a perfect night for the junior.
New Haven is next slated to play on Monday, March 6 when they will travel north to Rindge, N.H. to open up their NE10 slate against the Franklin Pierce Ravens. Opening draw is currently set for 7:00 p.m.