BIDDEFORD — The University of New England defense limited Western New England University to one goal after halftime en route to a 13-6 women’s lacrosse victory in opening round action of the 2017 Commonwealth Coast Conference Championship Saturday afternoon at the Big Blue Turf.
The third-seeded Nor’easters (10-7) will now face second seeded Roger Williams University in one of today’s semifinals.
Offensively, Nichole Carvalho led the way for UNE, contributing three goals and three assists to figure into nearly half of the Nor’easters scoring plays. Four players recorded two goals apiece, including former Freeport High School standout Jocelyn Davee.
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