MOUNT VERNON – Cornell women's lacrosse fell on the road  yesterday against NAIA's nationally ranked Missouri Baptist University. 

For the first time this season, the Rams (2-2) were held scoreless in the first half as the Spartans (3-1) were able to connect on nine goals with 26 shots. 

Cornell couldn't seem to get it going, hindered by turnovers and penalties that led to three Rams receiving a yellow card and being forced to miss time during the game. The Spartans took advantage of Cornell's penalties, scoring two goals one player up in the first half.

Seanne Bialo and Cece Zanoni were able to be a bright spot for Cornell's defense with four caused turnovers and five ground balls between the pair. India Smith also grabbed four ground balls herself. 

Nina Deer scored the lone goal for the Rams, coming at the midway point of the third quarter. Deer fired three shots on net and grabbed three ground balls.

Maddie Althoff started for the Rams, saving ten shots in the first half. She was followed by Kathryn Andries in the second half. 

Coming up- The Rams will get a day off in their spring break schedule before they travel to Canton, Missouri to take on another NAIA opponent Culver Stockton College on Wednesday, March 9.