MOUNT VERNON – Cornell women's lacrosse fell in a tightly contested affair with NAIA William Penn tonight at Van Metre Field at Ash Park. The Rams stayed within striking distance throughout, but weren't able to hang on long enough as the Statesmen took the win 16-11.

Anna Methe was able to get on the board first on the night, scoring just 35 seconds into the game. Methe ended the night with three goals, bringing her season total up to seven.

It was a defensive battle early on, with 15 ground balls coming in the first quarter between both teams. Raquel Gassmann led Cornell with six ground balls on the night, also adding two goals on the offensive end.

The Rams (2-4) found themselves down three scores going into the third, but Nina Deer struck quickly in the third for her twelfth goal on the season. 

Sydney Swift and India Smith were able to have their presence felt as well, scoring five goals between the pair. Smith also did her job on the defensive end with four ground balls.

William Penn's (3-4) goalkeeper was busy tonight saving 14 of Cornell's 33 shots. 

Maddie Althoff and Kathryn Andries split time in the net tonight, with Althoff taking the loss and moving to 1-2 on the year.

Coming up- The Rams will take on Beloit College in Wisconsin this Saturday, March 19.