MOUNT VERNON – Cornell's women went virtually shot for shot with the defending Midwest Lacrosse Conference Tournament champions through three quarters Saturday before Lake Forest pulled away for an 18-10 victory at Van Metre Field at Ash Park.
 
The Rams (9-2 overall, 0-1 MLC) saw their five-game winning streak snapped, while Lake Forest (8-2 overall, 1-0 MLC) extended its current string to eight consecutive victories.
 
Cornell gained momentum with four goals in the third quarter, including a score by Brynn Miroslavich that brought the Rams within 11-9. The Foresters answered Cornell's run with six consecutive goals to start the final period, building the margin to 17-9 with 7:44 left in regulation.
 
Senior India Smith had another terrific day, accounting for a game-high five goals on only nine shots. She also posted three caused turnovers.
 
Meg Lewis scored twice and assisted on another. Miroslavich, Cece Zanoni and Sabrina Ibanez contributed one goal apiece. Ibanez also had two assists.
 
Goalie Hannah Miech recorded 14 saves in a complete-game effort.    
 
The Foresters, who led 8-5 at halftime, owned a 25-7 advantage in draw controls and attempted 42 shots, to Cornell's 20.
 
Coming up – The Rams play host to MLC foe Hamline (5-3 overall, 0-0 MLC) at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 7.