PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Senior Isabella Nugent scored three goals for the JWU (Providence) women's lacrosse team in a 12-6 loss to Emmanuel (MA) Wednesday evening in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action at the Scotts Miracle-Gro Athletic Complex.

Senior Madeleine Gould and junior Mila Kuilan each tallied a goal and an assist for the Wildcats, who suffered their first GNAC setback of the season (6-3, 4-1 GNAC). Kuilan and junior Fara Holland each caused three turnovers and senior goalie Emma Glyman made 12 saves – including four of the seven free position attempts she faced.

Nugent scored twice in the first, however the Wildcats found themselves behind by one after 15 minutes of action. Markers from Nugent, Gould, and freshman Kelsey Higgins in the second brought the Wildcats to within one (6-5) at the half.

Kuilan's 23rd goal of the season 2:51 into the second half proved to be the final of the contest for JWU, which was outscored 6-0 the rest of the way. The Saints fired 11 shots on goal in the second half and held the home team to just four.