Nashua, NH - Junior Natalie Bonvie (Salem, NH) scored the first ever goal for the during the first half of the Raiders first ever women's lacrosse game at Rivier College.  The picture shows Bonvie celebrating after scoring both her historic first goal and the programs first ever goal.  The goal came in the first half of play as the Raiders tied the game 1-1 against second year team UMaine-Farmington.  Bonvie scored 6 goals during the game to lead the Raiders while freshman Lauren Brett (Otisfield, ME) and Jordyn Reyes (Amesbury, MA) each added 2 goals to keep the Raiders in the game right down to the wire. 

Sara Wilson (Stow, MA), Brittany Gunn (Milford, MA), Lindsay Martin (Hartford, VT) and Reina Iturralde (Derry, NH) each added 1 goal for the Raiders as the home team dropped the game 16-14 to the Beavers of UMaine-Farington.  Wilson, Brett and Bridget Emerson (Goffstown, NH) all picked up assists during the game as the Raiders showed that they have the talent in year one to hold their own and compete from the start.

Head coach Mary Maruszewski was pleased with her teams efforts on the night and considers the game a success, despite the final score.

Farmington was led by Ashley Roderigue, who weaved through the defense for 4 goals on the night with teammates Amie Daniels and Jessica Allen scoring 3 goals apiece in the Beavers first win of the season.

The Raiders will take on conference oppoent Lasell College on Saturday, March 27th in Newton Center, MA.  Game time is slated for 1:00 PM.