COLCHESTER, Vt. – Six different players tallied a goal on Friday afternoon as the Roberts Wesleyan women's lacrosse team moved to 2-0 on the season after defeating Saint Michael's, 18-1.
 
The temperature in Vermont might have been freezing, but it didn't take long for the Redhawks to warm up. Roberts got off to an 8-0 lead in the first quarter which led to an early double digit lead in the second quarter.
 
"Getting on the board quickly and getting running time allowed us to utilize everybody," said head coach Kristin Paolini. "We were able to get other players in and allow some of the starters to rest. We could make different connections and get looks for other people. It was huge for our confidence knowing we can play our game and get off to a fast start."
 
Sophomore midfielder Sophia Podszebka won eight draw controls to help kick start the offense. Podszebka also came up with three ground balls.
 
"Draw controls are a huge part of our game," Paolini said. "Sophia has the ability to place the ball wherever we need her to in order to put us in the best position."
 
Attack duo Lindsey Brinkel and Madison Bell led the offense again, combining for 11 goals and 7 assists. Brinkel finished the game with six goals and three assists while Bell had five goals and four assists.
 
Alexis Grant added three goals and an assist, Ellen O'Neil scored twice with an assist, while Caitlin Harding and Emma Blumenstock each found the back of the net once.
 
Roberts outshot Saint Michael's 33-12 with 28 shots being on target.
 
Natalie Arieno made four saves in 45 minutes of action and Shawna Lesmerises had two saves in relief of Arieno.
 
The Redhawks will be face off against Southern New Hampshire University on Sunday at noon.