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February 25, 2004


Ferrum Opens '04 Lacrosse Season With Win
Lauchengco Nets Four as Women's Lacrosse Wins 12-10 on Road
 
Ferrum, Va. -- Freshman Natania Lauchengco (Fairfax, Va./Chantilly) had four goals to lead Ferrum College to a 12-10 non-conference women's lacrosse road win over Hood College in its season-opener in Frederick, Maryland.   Lauchengco, pictured at right, also had an assist for the Panthers in her collegiate debut.

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Sophomore Heather Baugh (Leesburg, Va./Herndon) was solid for the Panthers, registering three goals.  Senior Ginni Matern (Stafford, Va./North Stafford) and junior Jen Phillips (Ferrum, Va./Franklin County) had two goals each, while freshman Kerry Toomey (Arnold, Md./Broadneck) had a single goal.  Phillips also had an assist.

Sophomore goalkeeper Mariah Koptis (Richmond, Va./Hermitage) played all 60 minutes in net, allowing 10 goals and making 20 saves.  Ferrum is now 1-0 with the win, while Hood falls to 0-1.
 
The Panthers will be back in action Monday, March 8, at home when they face Ohio Wesleyan University in a non-conference match at 4 p.m.  For more information, please contact the Ferrum College Sports Information Office at (540) 365-4306.
 
 
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