BRYN ATHYN, Pa. (Mar. 21, 2016) - Powered by nine goals in the first half, the Centenary College women's lacrosse team posted a non-conference victory over Bryn Athyn, 13-8.

Senior Kristen Rabenstein (Spring Grove, Pa. / Spring Grove) and junior Abby Voelkner (Denville, N.J. / Morris Knolls) both scored four goals apiece for the Cyclones who improve 2-4 overall. Sabrina Coolridge and Emma Gross both scored three goals apiece for the Lions who fall to 1-1 overall.

Centenary held the lead for the entire game, despite Bryn Athyn tying the contest up twice in the first 17 minutes. Senior Carlie Schmitt (Stewartstown, Pa. / Kennard-Dale) and Voelkner each tallied a hat-trick in the opening 30 minutes, including Voelkner netting all three goals during a six unanswered stretch that gave Centenary a 9-3 halftime advantage.

The second half belonged to Rabenstein, who recorded a hat-trick of her own as Centenary extended upon their halftime lead. After Centenary opened the half with back-to-back goals from Voelkner and Rabenstein, the Lions scored three unanswered goals and cut their deficit to 11-6 with 17:56 remaining. Rabenstein put a stop to the Bryn Athyn run with two timely goals in the final 17 minutes.

Freshman Diana Guillen (Clifton, N.J. / Clifton) added two goals, while senior Devin Sutko (Cinnaminson, N.J. / Cinnaminson) dished out two assists. Junior Priscilla Ortiz (Denville, N.J. / Morris Knolls) finished with a team high five caused turnovers, while senior Kelly Conklin (Monroe Township, N.J. / Monroe Township) finished with four groundballs. Freshman Renee Hack (Old Bridge, N.J. / Bishop George Ahr) made 10 saves in 60 minutes of work.

Head Coach Julie Moir and the Cyclones will return to action on Wednesday, Mar. 23, hosting the Ravens of Rosemont College at 4:00 p.m.