MOUNT VERNON – Seanne Bialo has officially set the new school mark with 62 ground balls this season as the Rams cruised past Elmhurst University tonight on the Hilltop, 18-2. 

Bialo was in her element tonight - going on to grab eight ground balls, six draw controls, and 3 caused turnovers. Teammate India Smith is close behind Bialo with 55 ground balls on the season, leading the way for the Rams defense. 

Cornell (6-5, 1-1 MWLC) controlled the game from start to finish - outshooting the Blue Jays (0-8) 35-9 and winning draw controls 17-6. 

Sydney Swift exploded in the early portion of the game, scoring four out of the first five goals. The other was scored by Smith in the closing minute of quarter one. Swift totalled five goals and three ground balls while Smith scored twice and had two ground balls. 

The Rams dominated the Elmhurst defense in the middle portion of the game, outscoring them 8-1 in the second quarter. Anna Methe flashed her quickness in the second, scoring three goals within two minutes. Methe scored four goals and won seven draw controls in the game.

Nina Deer secured the decision for a running clock with two goals late in the first half, she was assisted by Cece Zanoni and Tess Cooper. Deer scored four goals on the night while adding an assist and four ground balls. 

Ellie Nestingen kept things going for the Rams offensively, making her presence felt as she scored the first and last goal of the third quarter. 

Not much got past Kathryn Andries and Maddie Althoff tonight either, both split time while Andries will be credited with the win.

The Rams will be right back at it tomorrow night as UW-Lacrosse comes to Van Metre Field at Ash Park for a non-conference matchup at 4 p.m.