CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Davis & Elkins College women's lacrosse team dropped a Mountain East Conference road contest at the University of Charleston Thursday evening.  The Golden Eagles utilized a strong second period to earn a 13-9 win. 

The two teams played even the first 15 minutes of play and the score read 3-3.  Charleston got hot in the second period outscoring the Senators 5-1 to take an 8-4 lead at the break.  Both teams would score five goals in the second half. 

Ari Hinton led D&E with four points, scoring three goals and assisting on another.  Griselle Rosado had a hat trick.  Emily Smith had two goals and one assist followed by Sarah Zapata one goal.  Marissa Cuevas had 30 saves in goal.

Davis & Elkins drops to 5-8 overall and 2-4 in the MEC.

Charleston improves to 5-6 and 3-2 in the league.

The Senators return to action Sunday afternoon hosting Notre Dame College.  Opening draw control is slated for 2:00pm.