WATERBURY, Conn. – The Post University women's lacrosse team was defeated by Molloy 21-3 in its season-opener at LaMoy Field on Sunday afternoon. Last season's top scorer junior Toni Deren (Greenlawn, N.Y.) scored twice in the loss.
 
The Eagles fell behind 8-0 to start the first half. Deren put Post on the board with 16:52 to go as freshman Rose Varrone (Staten Island, N.Y.) found her in front of the net for the score. Molloy led 14-1 at the break.
 
Post struck first in the second half as a turnover by the Lions led to another goal by Deren. After a score by Molloy, sophomore Aolani Hermosura (Stamford, Conn.) answered with her first-career goal to make the score 15-3.
 
Freshmen Leona Stevens (Kingston, Mass.) and Jaylene Souto (Middletown, R.I.) led the Eagles with four ground balls each. Deren had two draw controls for Post. Freshman goalkeeper Alana Lopez (Wolcott, Conn.) made eight saves on the day.
 
The Eagles return to action at home on Wednesday, March 8 against Assumption. Opening draw is set for 1 p.m.