BIDDEFORD — Hannah Warren scored all five of her goals as part of a 9-1 stretch that turned around an early three-goal deficit, helping send the University of New England to a 15-12 victory over Saint Joseph’s College in the non-conference women’s lacrosse opener Sunday afternoon at the Big Blue Turf.

The Nor’easters (1-0) trailed 5-2 with just over 10 minutes to play in the first half, but had things back level by intermission at 6-all. When Warren tallied her final marker with 19:37 remaining in the second period, UNE stood on top of an 11-6 contest.

The Monks (0-1) pulled within three (12-9) inside the last 10 minutes, but UNE’s Gina Newsome registered the next two scores to restore the five-goal cushion.

After Warren, Macki Hill found the back of the cage four times, and Newsome ended with three goals to go with two assists. Jessica Deedon and Brooke Kelleher accounted for the rest of the scoring for the Nor’easters.

Rachel Schwaner corralled eight draw controls to support the winning cause. Kasey Rubenstein had a team-high five ground balls and racked up six caused turnovers. Jolena Lampron notched four caused turnovers of her own, and goalkeeper Lauryn Huck posted eight saves.

Saint Joseph’s received three goals apiece from Elizabeth Elcock and Elyse Caiazzo; Elcock recorded each of her scores over the initial 17 minutes as the Monks established the early advantage. Jackie Wilson finished the day with two goals and an assist, along with five draw controls and five ground balls. Kelsey Dumond also had two markers, and Mary Leasure and Kat Gadbois rounded out the scoring. Leasure contributed three assists as well.

Monks goalie Michelle Cunha made eight stops ”“ five following halftime, as UNE out-shot its opponent by a 16-9 margin in the closing 30 minutes. The visitors had a 16-15 edge during the first stanza.

The Nor’easters have now won all three meetings between the teams.

UNE returns to the field on Wednesday, as it plays host to No. 15 Bowdoin College.