HARDEEVILLE, S.C. — The No. 3 SCAD Savannah women's lacrosse team faced a tough loss on Wednesday evening, falling 16-10 to NCAA Division II No. 17 Dominican University - New York.

RECORDS: The Bees move to 3-1 on the season, while the Chargers improve to 2-2.

HOW IT HAPPENED: Dominican University established an early lead, outscoring the Bees 7-2 in the opening quarter. McKinsey Brown and Ellen Benintendi each found the back of the net for SCAD in the first frame to keep the Bees within striking distance.

In the second quarter, SCAD's offense began to find its rhythm with three goals, including scores from Brown and Benintendi yet again. However, the Chargers matched the effort with five goals of their own to take a 12-5 lead into the halftime break.

The Bees rallied in the third quarter, outscoring Dominican 4-1. Benintendi was relentless, netting two in the period to cut the deficit to 13-9 heading into the final frame. Despite a man-up goal from Benintendi in the fourth quarter, the Chargers added three final frame goals to secure the 16-10 victory.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Ellen Benintendi led the Bees' offensive effort with a game-high eight points on five goals and three assists. She also paced the team with eight draw controls.
• Lilah Herold contributed four points, totaling one goal and a team-high three assists.
• McKinsey Brown added two goals, while Maddie Krohn and Kellen Berkeley each notched one goal apiece.
• Annise Berkeley tallied two assists and secured five draw controls.
• Maddy Hahn provided one assist and three draw controls in the effort.
• Defensive efforts were led by Lorna Fowles, who recorded nine saves in nearly 47 minutes of action. Chloe Zundel added five saves in her time in the cage.
• Lorna Fowles, Elle Gluntz, Ari Aristodemo, Olivia Torline, McKinsey Brown, and Karley Holland each recorded one caused turnover.

WHAT'S NEXT? The Bees look to bounce back as they remain at home to face No. RV Georgetown College on Friday, March 13 at 6:00 p.m..