Where should we begin in American’s 19-9 win over Presbyterian?

Casey Harkins set single-game program records with 11 assists and 12 points and notched her 34^th assist of the season, all new records. She passed Erica Skowron in all three categories.

Emma Vinall also set a record, as her nine goals are now an all-time best for American. The Eagles are 7-0 and completed their first undefeated non-conference schedule in program history.

#AULAX closes in the non-conference season at behind a pair of from Emma Vinall ( goals) and Casey Harkins ( assists, pts.)

Harkins also breaks the in assists with pic.twitter.com/ljzlkuIGxj

— AU Lacrosse (@AU_Lacrosse) March 10, 2020

American jumped out to a 13-4 lead before halftime, closing the first half on a 9-1 run. American out-shot Presbyterian 33-19 and won 20 of 29 draws.

Family Affair for Duke-East Carolina

Tuesday night’s game was special for Duke coach Kerstin Kimel, and not just because the Blue Devils emerged with a 16-6 win over East Carolina.

She was able to coach against her daughter, Caroline, who scored one goal and controlled three draws for ECU in the loss. Duke led 8-4 at halftime and went on a 7-0 run after ECU made the score 9-5. Assistant coach Ron Caputo also got the chance to coach against his daughter, Sam, who recorded a ground ball and a caused turnover.

...and @CoachKimel’s daughter, Claire, was sporting the perfect shirt to cheer on her mom and sister #GoDuke | #DukeLaxLove pic.twitter.com/Sn0EyS5UjQ

— Duke Women's Lacrosse (@DukeWLAX) March 11, 2020

Katie Cronin led the way for No. 19 Duke, scoring four goals an adding an assist. Catriona Barry netted a hat trick for the Blue Devils, which entered the Nike/US Lacrosse Division I Women’s Top 20 this week on the heels of a 16-10 victory over ACC rival Virginia.

Duke’s emergence as a team that can possibly make noise in 2020 is thanks in part to a diverse offense. After Tuesday’s game, eight Blue Devils have double-digit goals — led by 22 from Cronin and 21 from Barry.

Freshman Caroline DeBellis leads the team with 19 assists.

Florida Rolls Past Navy

Brianna Harris, Shannon Kavanagh and Kassidy Bresnahan each scored five goals as No. 7 Florida coasted past Navy, 17-9. Kavanagh also won seven draws.

The Gators led 10-4 at halftime and built a 14-5 lead with 22:05 remaining in the contest.

Florida has now scored 17 goals in back-to-back games (both wins) after scoring just nine times in a 13-9 loss to Dartmouth last Tuesday. Florida has been a blend of dominant and frustrating thus far, but the talent has shined through the past two games.

Game Recaps

• Kyra LaMotte scored four goals and Grace Pollak led the team with six points (three goals) as Furman improved to 2-4 with a 19-14 win over Bucknell.

• Holy Cross received three goals apiece from Catherine Guanci and Jolie Creo, improving to 4-3 with a 14-6 win over Merrimack.

• Samantha Mehalick scored six goals as Marist topped UMass Lowell 15-10. Marist is now 2-4.

• Despite Megan Drum scoring six goals for Wagner, Monmouth came out on top with a 17-14 win. Nicole Ceraso, Caroline Bleck and Rachel Mills each had four goals as Monmouth improved to 5-2. Ceraso added four assists.

• Taralyn Naslonski notched five goals and one assist and Samantha Budd scored four times to lead Rutgers to a 19-10 win over Lafayette. The Scarlet Knights are 4-4.

• Emileigh Scott scored seven goals and Elyssa Enrique made 11 saves in an 18-13 win for Saint Francis over Kent State. Saint Francis is 2-4.

• Abbe Mona scored seven goals and Kerri Thornton scored four goals as the Towson offense exploded for 21 goals in a 21-14 win over Ohio State. Towson is 2-4.

Nike/US Lacrosse
Division I Women’s Top 20

No. 7 Florida 17, Navy 9
No. 19 Duke 16, East Carolina 6

Other Scores

American 19, Presbyterian 9
Furman 19, Bucknell 14
Holy Cross 14, Merrimack 6
Marist 15, UMass Lowell 10
Monmouth 17, Wagner 14
Rutgers 19, Lafayette 10
Saint Francis 18, Kent State 13
Towson 21, Ohio State 14