Women's Lacrosse | 2/21/2010 2:55:52 PM

Box Score SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Savannah College of Art and Design took an early lead and finished with the 23-6 win over Methodist in the women's lacrosse season opener.

The Bees jumped out to an early 3-0 lead before Methodist freshman Alexa Veeder put the Monarchs on the board with a goal in the ninth minute. Junior Amber Jurkovac added a goal later in the half, but SCAD held the 13-2 advantage at halftime.

The Methodist offense added four goals in the second half, but the Bees maintained control to finish with the 23-6 victory.

Veeder paced the Monarchs with three goals while Jurkovac scored two and sophomore Jasmine Stephens added a goal and an assist.  Senior goalkeeper Lindsey Cosgray made seven saves.

The Monarchs will host Neumann in their home opener on Mar. 2 at 3:30 p.m.

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