GARDEN CITY, N.Y. – In a battle of top-20 teams in the country, the Pace University women's lacrosse squad (No. 19) was defeated at 11^th-ranked Adelphi on Thursday by a score of 15-11. The loss shifts the Setters' record to 7-2 this spring, including a 6-2 mark in the NE10.

A big early lead for Adelphi proved to be the difference in a rainy affair on Long Island. The Setters were unable to fully climb back from a 9-2 hole with about nine minutes remaining in the first half.

Pace showed its grit, however, going on to outscore the Panthers, 9-6, over the final 40 or so minutes of the contest. The Blue and Gold cut the deficit to 9-5 at the break, but were unable to get any closer than within four during the second half.

The Setters' 11 goals featured three each from Carlyn Mucci (Cortlandt Manor, N.Y./Walter Panas), Emma Rafferty (Bay Shore, N.Y./Islip) and Kayla Conway (Wantagh, N.Y./Wantagh), while Aleya Corretjer (Thiells, N.Y./North Rockland) found the back of net twice. Sophomore Christen Lapple (Middle Island, N.Y./Longwood) notched Pace's lone assist in the game.

Junior Allison Brady (East Fishkill, N.Y./Our Lady of Lourdes) recorded a team-high three caused turnovers to go along with three ground balls.

Earning an array of opportunities, the Setters were only able to convert on 4-of-11 free-position chances. Junior Sienna Masullo (Mount Sinai, N.Y./Mount Sinai School District) played the complete game in net, posting a season-best 10 saves.

Mucci now stands with a conference-best 39 goals this season—12 more than any other player in the league. Corretjer's 36 points is tied for second most in the NE10 behind Mucci.

Up Next
The Setters will visit the University of New Haven for a Saturday night matchup against the Chargers (7 p.m.).