OBERLIN, Ohio – Senior Senna Perelman (Cleveland, Ohio/Cleveland Heights) reached the 100 career goal mark Saturday (Feb. 25) as the Allegheny women's lacrosse team opened their 2023 campaign with a 14-4 victory on the road against Oberlin.

Perelman reached the career mark early in the fourth quarter. Finding the back of the net for the fourth time of the afternoon, Perelman became the 12th Gator to score 100 career goals. 

The Gators got out to a fast start as they gained a 4-0 lead in the first quarter. Perelman struck first, two-and-a-half minutes in, on an unassisted goal. About thirty seconds later, Emily Herrold (Hampstead, Md./Manchester Valley) made it 2-0. Perelman scored her second goal of the game on a free-position opportunity before Lauren Petrarca (Simi Valley, Calif./Royal), assisted by Liz Dolan (Pittsburgh, Pa./Hampton), closed out scoring in the frame. 

In the second, each side scored twice. Herrold found the back of the net on a free-position shot while Perelman tallied her third goal of the afternoon. 

Allegheny tacked on two goals in the third quarter. Ashley Amato (Westerly, R.I./Westerly) scored on a free-position before Grace Baginski (Lakeville, N.Y./Our Lady of Mercy) made it 8-2 off an assist by Kennedy Kyle (Seven Fields, Pa./Seneca Valley). 

The Gators ended the game by outscoring the Yeowomen 6-2 in the final quarter. Perelman and Petrarca scored twice in the frame while Kyle and Baginski also tallied a goal.

Inside the Box

• Perelman ended the game with five goals. Additionally, she led the team with four draw controls.
• Pertrarca added three goals.
• In addition to scoring two goals, Herrold led the team with four caused turnovers while sharing the team lead with five groundballs.
• Baginski scored twice while Kyle had a goal and an assist.
• Amato scored a goal while sharing the team lead with five groundballs and causing three turnovers.
• Dolan registered a point with an assist.
• Amelia Henderson (Pittsburgh, Pa./North Allegheny) caused three turnovers.
• Sarah Thorman (Ellicott City, Md./Centennial) earned the win in net, making nine saves.

 News and Notes

• The Gators won their season opener for the seventh straight season.
• With the victory, the Gators are now 16-20 all-time against Oberlin.
• Perelman became the 12th player in program history to score 100 career goals. 

Up Next

The Gators are back in action next Saturday (March 4) when they travel to Fredonia for a 1 pm game.