ROCHESTER, NY - The Women's Lacrosse team was in Rochester this morning in the first Empire 8 semifinal of the day, facing off against the top-seeded Cardinals from St. John Fisher.  The Hawks battled but were unable to overcome the hosts who took the 18-6 win to advance to the finals.  Hartwick closes their 2022 campaign with a 6-7 overall record after their secnod consecutive trip to the post-season.

The hosts got on the board first, but Hartwick scored twice in a 1-minute span to take a one goal advantage halfway through the first quarter.  Emily Schaub scored first from Katrina Marten to tie the game before Hanna Goodreau connected on her goal from Kristen Vaccarelli.  The lead lasted just a minute as Fisher tied it up before taking the lead for good at the 5:18 mark in the first.  Vaccarelli got in the scoring column before the quarter's final whistle, bringing the score to 5-3 after the first.

Unable to score in the second, Fisher broadened their lead to 6 goals heading into the half.  Although Hartwick had 3 goals in the 3rd, the Cardinals didnt let up and scored 5 before scoring the only 4 in the final period.  Emily Madigan, Vaccarelli, and Gabrielle Stringer scored the 3rd quarter goals for the Hawks, with Marten notching her second assist on Madigan's goal.  

Kristen Vaccarelli finished with 2 goals, while Gabrielle Stringer, Hanna Goodreau, Emily Madigan and Emily Schaub each had 1.  Samantha Miller made 7 saves in net in the 60 minutes played.