BUFFALO, NY - The Iona College lacrosse team dropped the first of two games in western New York with a 19-7 loss in MAAC action at Canisius.  Sophomore attack Caitlyn Collins scored a team-high four goals for the Maroon & Gold.

Senior Christie Godlewski added a pair of goals for Iona and classmate Jillian Beck rounded out the Gael scorers with a goal in the second half.  Defensively, freshman Casey Scully led with four ground balls and one caused turnover while Courtney Hocking and Amber Zimmerlink each picked up three ground balls.

After tying the game at 1-1 on Collins' first goal of the day at the 28:13 mark, the Gaels fell behind as Canisius went on a 5-0 run and Iona was never able to make up the difference.  Goalkeepers Colleen Magri and Carlee Street each played one half in front of the net.  Magri picked up two saves and Street saved four.

The Gaels continue their two-game set with a contest at Niagara at 11:00 am on Sunday.