GENEVA, N.Y.—The William Smith College lacrosse team handed No. 19 Union its first Liberty League loss, topping the Dutchwomen 11-9 on Boswell Field this afternoon.
 
Heading into the final weekend of regular season play, the Herons (7-7, 6-1) sit in first place in the Liberty League standings following today's win over the Dutchwomen (9-4, 6-1) and Clarkson's loss to Skidmore. William Smith hosts Vassar and Bard in its final regular season games on April 29 and 30, respectively.
 
Heron senior Hannah Connolly scored three goals, including her 100th career goal, and added an assist for four points. Connolly is the 20th Heron to reach 100 career goals. Junior Alexandra Bird notched a team-high five points on four goals and an assist. Sophomore Ella Calder had a career-high day with four points on a goal and three assists. Junior Allie Flaherty scored a goal and shared a game-high with three draws and two caused turnovers. Junior Sarah Honan made seven saves and picked up a game-high three ground balls.
 
Maggie Comiskey posted a game-high eight points for Union on three goals and five assists. Jackie Hagopian produced three goals. Cailin Pandolfi added two goals. Paige Smith caused two turnovers. Jen Hughes finished the game with seven saves for the Dutchwomen.
 
Just 2:32 into the game, Hagopian connected off a feed from Comiskey. The Herons answered with the next five goals to take a 5-1 lead. Bird started the run 3:33 into the game. Twenty seconds later, sophomore Melissa Moore found the back of the net after a pass from Connolly on the left side. Sophomore Ali Burns, Connolly and Bird rounded out the scoring with all unassisted tallies. With 10:10 left in the half, Hagopian struck again for the Dutchwomen off a pass from Comiskey. With 7:50 on the clock, Connolly scored the 100th goal of her career to make it 6-2. Ella Calder set up the play. Union closed out the first half with two goals from Pandolfi and Hagopian's third of the day to get within one at 6-5 at the break.
 
William Smith opened the second half with four straight goals to build a 10-5 lead. Ella Calder fed Flaherty with 21:37 on the clock. Bird logged an unassisted tally a little under a minute later. Ella Calder dished out another assist to Connolly with 11:46 remaining, and Bird notched her fourth goal of the day at 10:07. Back-to-back goals from Comiskey got Union within three. With 3:35 remaining, Ella Calder sent home a shot after a pass from Bird. Union posted the final two goals of the game. Comiskey completed her hat trick with 1:21 remaining, and Kellie Cronin scored with 16 seconds left in the game for the final.
 
William Smith held a 24-18 advantage in shots and a 16-13 edge in draws. Union won 13 draws, while the Herons came away with nine. William Smith was successful on 9-of-14 clear attempts, while the Dutchwomen were successful on 7-of-14 tries.