SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Coast Guard women fell behind early to Springfield College as the Pride scored three goals in the first half on their way to a 4-1 NEWMAC conference victory over the Bears.

Springfield took little time getting on the scoreboard scoring 5:50 into the match on a goal by junior Krissy Cicalis. Her goal was assisted by freshman Dakota Kelly and was Cicalis's second on the year. 

Junior Brooke Hattinger scored the Pride's next goal on a cross from sophomore Elizabeth Monson in the 25th minute of the first half. 

The Pride finished off their first half offensive outburst with a goal by freshman Kimberly Quiles in the 45th minute. Quiles goal was assisted by freshman Mikaela Coady and Kelly for her first on the year.

Springfield scored their final goal of the game in the 65th minute on a header by junior Jessica Miller. The goal was Miller's first goal of the season and was assisted by Junior Nicole Fowler.

Coast Guard got on the board late in the second half on an unassisted goal by junior Caroline Eastman. The goal was Eastman's team leading fourth on the season.

The Pride outshot the Bears 11-0 in the first half and 20-1 overall for the game. Springfield also had 14 shots on goal to Coast Guard's one.

Coach Susan Grant commented on the first half saying, "we had a weak first half where we came out flat, and an athletic and talented Springfield took advantage of that."

"Looking ahead we need to be sure we are ready from the start and play our game," Coach Grant added.

Senior goalkeeper Holly Moore made 10 saves in the game in a losing effort. The Bears record has fallen to 4-2-1 on the season 0-1-0 in NEWMAC conference play.

Springfield used two goalies in the win. Senior Lucy Gillet and freshman Brooke Fairman combined for zero saves and allowed one goal. The Pride's record is 4-1-1 on the year and 1-0-0 in conference play. In the latest NSCAA New England poll Springfield was fifth in the region.

The Bears return to action on Wednesday, September 24th when they host the sixth ranked team in New England, Conn. College at 7:00 pm.