NORTHAMPTON, Massachusetts -- Amherst jumped out to a 12-1 lead in the first 13 minutes of the game toward a 24-5 rout of Pioneer Valley rival Smith. Senior tri-captain Heather Kestner (Wilmington, DE) led Amherst with six goals, a career high. Alex Wilder led the Pioneers with three goals.
at Northampton, Massachusetts Amherst (5-2) 15 9 -- 24 Smith 3 2 -- 5 Amherst G A P Smith G A P Heather Kestner 6 0 6 Alex Wilder 3 0 3 Kristin Osborn 3 3 6 Katie Evans 1 0 1 Katherine Poulin 3 1 4 Sarah Eddleheart 1 0 1 Heidi Cline 3 1 4 Totals 5 0 5 Irene Permut 2 2 4 Alie Stechenberg 3 0 3 Rachel Bernstein 3 0 3 Sarah Scheessele 1 1 2 Jen Corso 0 1 1 Totals 24 9 33Shots: A 35, S 18.
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