MADISON, N.J. – The Drew University women's lacrosse team opened its 2019 season on a high note, defeating King's College 19-7 in a non-conference match-up Saturday afternoon in Ranger Stadium. Sophomore Lauren Cassella poured in five goals and three assists for the Rangers while junior Allie DiDario also turned in a big performance with four goals, one assist, and 12 draw controls.

By the Numbers
Drew won its season opener for the second year in a row. The Monarchs fell to 1-1 on the season.
 
Highlights
• The Rangers led from start to finish, opening the game on a 4-1 run before blowing it open with an 8-1 run that made it 12-3 just before halftime. Cassella scored four of her goals in the opening half while DiDario found paydirt three times in the first 30 minutes.
• Drew settled any doubt with a 3-0 spurt to open the second half to push its advantage to 15-4. The hosts tacked on four more tallies over the final 14 minutes.
 
Top Performers
• DiDario's 12 draw controls tied her career-high and are just two shy of the school record.
• With eight points, Cassella came within one point of her career-best.
• Freshmen Kendall Hartt and Hailey Simmons enjoyed strong collegiate debuts. Hartt finished with three goals while Simmons totaled five ground balls, three caused turnovers, and one goal.
• Senior Mia Campanale and junior Jenna Morelli netted two goals apiece.
• Sophomore Kat Michalski was credited with five saves.
 
Stat Sheet
Drew finished with a 37-12 shot advantage and forced King's into 20 turnovers. The Rangers won 20 of 27 draws and were successful on 10 of 12 clears.
 
Up Next
The Blue and Green pick up their schedule on Wednesday, when they visit DeSales University at 4:30 p.m. in another non-conference outing.