WEST HARTFORD, Conn. - The Purchase College women's lacrosse team was defeated at the University of Saint Joseph Thursday afternoon, falling in the non-conference matchup by the score of 17-4.

Junior Alyssa Kozak (East Meadow, NY) scored all four goals for the Panthers, tallying three in the first half before recording an up-goal late in the fourth.

Michelle Gomez (SR/Oceanside, NY) finished with three assists, two ground balls and one caused turnover, while Leah Dwyer (SR/Glen Cove, NY) and Alexa Caleo each collected five ground balls.

In goal, Casandra Schmoger (SR/Islip, NY) tied her career-high with 22 saves, and recorded six ground balls and three caused turnovers, both of which led the guests. 

For the hosts, they opened the game with eight-straight goals and nine of the first 10 overall en route to the victory.

With the result, Purchase moved to 0-2 on the young season, while the Blue Jays improved to 4-1.

Up next for the Panthers is another non-conference road game, this time in New Jersey as the squad faces Centenary University on March 21st at 4 p.m. You can follow that game right here.