Lady Bishop lacrosse falls in inaugural game, 19-7

Rocky Mount, NC - The North Carolina Wesleyan College lacrosse team kicked off its 2006 inaugural slate on Tuesday when the Lady Bishops hosted Christopher Newport University at Scalf Field.  The Captains, who were picked to win the USA South title, were played closely by the youthful Bishops and held a slim 11-7 lead at the break before securing the 19-7 victory.  NCWC's Buffy Casto scored four goals, including the program's first at the 24:08 mark in the first half.  Allie Stylc was credited with the assist.

The Captains jumped out to an 11-3 lead, but Wesleyan responded with four unanswered goals over the final five minutes of the first period to cut the CNU lead to just four at the break.

Casto started the rally with her fourth goal of the game, followed by two goals by freshman Haley Griffiths.  Sarah Smith netted her first collegiate goal with just 48 seconds left before intermission.

Unfortunately for the Bishops, it would be the final goal of the day as CNU turned up its defensive pressure in the second half.

For CNU, Kristyn Hankins scored a game-high six goals, which included the game-winner.

The Lady Bishops will be back in action this weekend when they host Washington (MD) on Saturday at 11:00 a.m.  Wesleyan will host Bridgewater College on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.