RADNOR, Pa. – The Thomas Jefferson University women's lacrosse team dominated the second period to erase a halftime deficit and earn a 15-11 victory over host Cabrini University in the season opener on Tuesday afternoon.

It was the first time that any Rams team competed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Coincidentally, it was the women's lacrosse team who last took the field for Jefferson on March 11, 2020. Tuesday's contest ended the hiatus at 356 days.

GAMEPLAY
The Cavaliers jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the opening five minutes. The Rams responded with three in a row for their first lead (4-3). Madison Caffrey was a factor in all three tallies with one goal and two assists. Cabrini notched two of the next three to even the score at five with 17:31 on the clock. The Cavaliers finished the half strong with four straight goals to take a 9-5 lead at the intermission.

The second stanza was all Jefferson with the Rams outscoring Cabrini, 10-2, in the frame. It was a great half for those named Erin with Erin Campbell, Erin Avanzato, and Erin Eckert recording four, three, and two goals respectively in the period. Jefferson led the shot count, 19-8, in the second and closed with a 31-29 advantage overall.

TOP PERFORMERS
- Erin Avanzato: 4 G, 1 A, 2 GB, 3 CT, 8 DC
- Ellie Lefton: 1 G, 4 A, 2 GB, 1 CT
- Erin Campbell: 4 G, 1 CT, 4 DC
- Erin Eckert: 3 G, 4 DC
- Madison Caffrey: 1 G, 2 A, 3 GB, 1 CT
- Lexi Patania: 2 G, 2 GB
- Melanie Goldstein: 8 SV, W

AS A TEAM
- The Rams were 16-of-20 (80%) on clear attempts and held Cabrini to 61% (14-for-23).
- Jefferson won the draw control battle, 17-10.

NEXT UP
The Rams play their first game at Ravenhill Field since April 27, 2019 with a non-conference tilt against Chestnut Hill College on Tuesday, March 9 at 3 p.m.