Women's Lacrosse Opens Season With Win Over Pomona

Whittier College women's lacrosse got its 2008 season underway with an 8-7 victory at Pomona-Pitzer on February 25.  They followed that with a 14-1 loss to Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on February 27.

In the win over Pomona, Emily Mukai '10 led the way with three goals.  She also picked up four groundballs.  Ana Garcia scored on both of her shot attempts and grabbed three groundballs.  Katie Clinnan '11, Shari Brokowsky '08 and Sherise Varga '10 scored one goal apiece.  Sarah Lamb '10 led the team with six groundballs and four caused turnovers.  Amy Cirbo '11 was credited with five groundballs and three caused turnovers.  Jess Farrell '10 and Conny Joel '11 split time in goal and combined for 12 saves. 

Garcia scored the lone Poet goal against Claremont. 

The Poets have their home opener on March 9, when they face Denison University.  The game is scheduled to begin at 5:00pm at Memorial Stadium.