CRESSON, Pa. – The Geneva College women's lacrosse team returned to action on Thursday afternoon at Mount Aloysius, after a week off, and the Golden Tornadoes showed improvement from their last outing, eventually falling 16-5.

Geneva kept it close early, and the Golden Tornadoes got on the board on goal by freshman Amanda Gillette ten minutes into the game to pull within 2-1.  The Mounties added a goal late in the first quarter to take a 3-1 lead at the first break.

The Golden Tornadoes came out with a burst in the second quarter.  Sophomore Julianna Easley scored two minutes into the quarter, and two minutes later, junior Hannah Skwarek scored her first career goal on a free position shot, tying the score at 3-3.  Unfortunately, Mount Aloysius finished the half with seven straight goals to gain control.

Gillette and Easley each scored in the second half for Geneva as the women surpassed their goal total from their first three games.

Gillette led the team with five shots, along with her two goals, while Easley totaled two goals on three shots, along with two draw controls.  Sophomore Mara Fowlow totaled four draw controls to lead the team.  Sophomore Lexi Lee made 11 saves in goal.

Geneva will enjoy a couple of days together through the remainder of the week.  The Golden Tornadoes will head to Maryland to face Goucher on Saturday before returning home at the conclusion of Spring Break.