Purple Knights Fall In 2014 Women's Lacrosse Opener To East Stroudsburg, 13-3

Bridgeport, Conn.-The East Stroudsburg University Warriors jumped out to an 8-0 halftime lead and never looked back as they defeated the host University of Bridgeport Purple Knights, 13-3, in the 2014 women's lacrosse season opener for both teams on Saturday afternoon.

Kattlin Wiltraut netted a game-high five goals for the winners.

Bridgeport got single goals from Emily Catalano (Jr., N. N. Babylon, N.Y.), Amanda Martinez (Fr., N. N. Babylon, N.Y.) and Kaitlyn Dempsey (Fr., Elmont, N.Y.).

UB's  Megan Carney (Soph., Norwalk, Conn.) made 13 saves for the Purple Knights, and Jessica Maxwell had 11 stops for ESU.

The Bridgeport women's lacrosse team is back in action at American International College next Saturday, March 1.  Game time is set for 1:00 p.m.