WASHINGTON (April 9, 2025) – Howard University women's lacrosse team returned to Greene Stadium Wednesday morning where they dropped a 14-3 decision to Saint Francis (SFU).
 
HU was unable to get into an offensive rhythm throughout the day, taking only 10 shots while committing 21 turnovers.
 
SFU (5-8, 3-3 NEC) held a 4-0 advantage after one and added two more scores in the second period, 6-0.
 
With more than six minutes before intermission, rookie Kyla Newkirk (Durham, N.C.) got HU on the board with an unassisted goal, 6-1.
 
Saint Francis posted two more goals before intermission; thus, taking a commanding 8-1 lead into halftime.
 
After the break, SFU extended its advantage to seven, 9-1, until freshman Leah Croom (Miami) found graduate Sawyer Walker (Magnolia, Del.) for the Bison's second goal of the day, 9-2.
 
SFU closed out the period with two more goals and took an 11-2 lead into the final frame.
 
In the fourth quarter, SFU tallied three more scores before third-year Bison Chase Coleman (Houston) finished the scoring for both squads, 14-3.
 
Croom produced six ground balls and two goals while Walker notched four goals, two ground balls and a score.
 
Freshman Taylor Williams (West Chester, Pa.) netted eight saves in a losing effort.
 
Brooke Lacey led the Red Flash with five points (four goals & an assist) and a pair of controls in the victory.
 
Howard's next game is Saturday (April 12) against Le Moyne College at 11 a.m.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.