NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. – The Merrimack women's lacrosse team hosted Dartmouth College under the lights at Duane Stadium on Wednesday evening. Despite the Warriors coming up short, the Warriors were again led by Meghan Dzialo and Catherine Mahanna on offense. In addition, goalkeeper, Hayley Kowalczyk had key stops for her team, especially during free position threat, that bring confidence to the freshman. 
 
The Basics:
Score: Dartmouth 16, Merrimack 5
Records: Merrimack (0-3, 0-0 NEC), Dartmouth (2-2, 0-1 Ivy)

 
How it happened:
1^st Quarter:

• The defensive units for both teams challenged each other's offense, which resulted in a low-scoring quarter
• Catherine Mahanna was the only member of the Warriors to find the back of the net in this quarter. Mahanna battled through the middle, avoiding multiple defenders to complete the task.

Catherine Mahanna gets the Warriors on the board!#GoMack pic.twitter.com/eSuraLdGks

— Merrimack Women's Lacrosse (@MerrimackWLAX) March 9, 2022

Score at end of the 1^st: 2-1 Dartmouth
2^nd Quarter:

• The Big Green added a goal within the first minute of the quarter, but Meghan Dzialo brought the Warriors to within one, with a direct sprint from the 20-yard line.

Dzialo gets the Warriors within 1!#GoMack pic.twitter.com/Jxkr3mg7PN

— Merrimack Women's Lacrosse (@MerrimackWLAX) March 9, 2022

• Dartmouth found a groove offensively, and would add another three goals before the end of the half.

Score at end of the 2^nd: 6-2 Dartmouth
3^rd Quarter:

• Kowalczyk's performance in the cage helped keep the Warriors in the fight, with some huge saves when the defensive unit was under pressure.

And she does it again! Hayley Kowalczyk with the stop!#GoMack pic.twitter.com/yDYAmt5Xnd

— Merrimack Women's Lacrosse (@MerrimackWLAX) March 9, 2022

• Georgia Parker earned a free position when she was fouled on a drive towards the net. Parker's shot was rebounded by Mahanna, to bring in the Warriors sole goal of the quarter.

Mahanna gets the rebound of Parker's free position shot for a GOAL!#GoMack pic.twitter.com/zO2peTpBOP

— Merrimack Women's Lacrosse (@MerrimackWLAX) March 9, 2022

Score at end of the 3^rd: 10-3 Dartmouth
4^th Quarter:

• Dartmouth scored three to start the third, which was an effort stopped by Mahanna, who brought in her third goal of the game.

Mahanna with her second hat trick in three games!🤯#GoMack pic.twitter.com/C6XgJcXADO

— Merrimack Women's Lacrosse (@MerrimackWLAX) March 9, 2022

• Just a minute later, Dzialo collects her second goal of the game on a free position.

Dzialo back for seconds!#GoMack pic.twitter.com/TFPTN7qYRO

— Merrimack Women's Lacrosse (@MerrimackWLAX) March 9, 2022

• The Big Green never slowed down their offensive momentum, adding another three before the final buzzer.

Final Score: 16-5 Dartmouth
 
Notes and Numbers:

• Dzialo and Mahanna have scored in each of the team's three games this season
  • Mahanna has two hat tricks so far this season

 
Up Next:
Up next, the Warriors will host the Holy Cross Crusaders on Saturday, March 12. Game time is set for 1:00 pm at Duane Stadium.