Box Score ALBANY, N.Y. – The Roberts Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team considers this week's non-conference games against Northeast-10 Conference opponents Saint Rose and Assumption a business trip.
After a slow start on Thursday afternoon, the Redhawks took care of business in the second half to earn an 18-10 victory over Saint Rose.
The teams were tied 7-7 at halftime before Roberts (2-4) came out and scored the first eight goals of the third quarter to seize control of the game.
"We talked about putting our foot down on the gas and not letting up," Roberts head coach Kristin Paolini said while summarizing her halftime speech. "We didn't do that in the first half, but we did in the second half. We executed our game plan perfectly."
Sophia Podszebka, Emma Blumenstock and Annie Mulhall all scored two goals in the third quarter while Lucy Rugaber and Kadie Tierney both added one. Podszebka dominated the draw circle in the third quarter which allowed the Redhawks to stack possessions and continue to build their lead.
Roberts also upped its offensive execution and kept the ball moving. Thirteen of the Redhawks' goals were assisted.
Mulhall scored six goals to lead Roberts while Rugaber contributed five goals and four assists and Blumenstock tallied four goals and four assists. Podszebka finished with two goals and two assists.
Shawna Lesmerises made seven saves and Allison Clahane caused three turnovers for Roberts.
 The Redhawks play at Assumption at noon on Saturday.