Denny and Kelly Lead Roos to Win in Season Opener at Morrisville, 12-10

Recap, photo courtesy of SUNY Canton

Morrisville, NY – Molly Denny and Devin Kelly posted five points each to lead the SUNY Canton women's lacrosse team earned a 12-10 win v. Morrisville State in the Roos season opener on Saturday.


THE BASICS

• Result:  SUNY Canton 12, Morrisville State 10
• Location: Drake Field – Morrisville, NY 
• Records:  SUNY Canton (1-0) | Morrisville State (0-2)

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Denny and Kelly totaled game-highs of five points as Denny posted four goals and one assist and Kelly added two goals and a game-high three assists. Logan Bush, Cecelia Neally and MaryClare Bowes chipped in two goals apiece, while Bush also added an assist. 
• The Roos jumped out to a 3-1 lead and took a 6-4 lead into intermission as Denny completed the hat trick with 28 seconds left in the opening half.
• The Mustangs cut the lead to one on three occasions including 9-8 with just over 15 minutes to play but two straight Canton goals off the sticks of Bowes and Neally regained a three-goal edge as the Roos earned the win.
• Denny, Neally and Allison Wakefield totaled four ground balls each, while Kelly finished with four draw controls. Denny and Jessica Pele forced two turnovers each.
• Madison Leary turned aside seven shots in her first collegiate victory for Canton, while Kadi Bice made six saves for the Mustangs.
• Celia Abbott paced the hosts with three goals, while Courtney Cavellier, Melissa Lucciola and Grace Hanehan produced two goals apiece.

WHAT'S NEXT
The Roos host Plattsburgh State on Wednesday at 3 p.m.