BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lafayette dominated Lehigh 3-0 on Friday evening at Ulrich Field, extending the Rivalry series win streak to three.

The Leopards out-shot the Mountain Hawks 4-1 in the initial period, adding three more attempts on goal in the second quarter.

Stella Malinowski finally broke through the hosts' defensive wall at 29:49, scoring on a penalty corner tip. She was assisted by inserter Mia Freeman and sweeper Makenzie Switzer for a 1-0 lead at halftime.

Lafayette's senior goalkeeper Raffi Fragomeni helped hold off a pair of Lehigh corners in the third period (46:40), keeping the 1-0 advantage.

Josephine van Wijk muscled in the Maroon and White's second goal at 48:41. Her penalty corner drive was set up by Lea Good and Katie Gibb.

Before the clock ran out in the fourth quarter, Kiley Gallagher slipped a third tally behind Lehigh's goalkeeper for the 3-0 decision. Lena Thedrian was credited with the assist during the final penalty corner, which lasted past the clock time, firing the ball across the right side of the circle with precision.

The Leopards held the advantage in total shots (21-5) and penalty corners (7-3).

Lafayette's Fragomeni made two saves in the win. Her Mountain Hawk counterpart, Kate Burgess, made 10.

The Leopards host No. 16 Penn State on Sunday at 12 p.m.

 
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