ROCK HILL, SC – Junior Nicole Beatson scored six goals Sunday as the Winthrop lacrosse team earned its first victory of the season in come-from-behind fashion, downing the Siena Saints 11-10 at Eagle Field.

Beatson netted her six goals on nine shots.  Junior Katherine Judge scored three goals and also led the team in draw controls with seven, ground balls with three and caused turnovers with four.  Kristen Shriver added the other two goals for Winthrop and also picked up three ground balls.

Siena (0-1) got off to a strong start offensively, going up 4-0 less than 12 minutes into the game.  Judge scored Winthrop's first with 17:37 remaining before the Saints regained a four-goal lead with 13:47 on the clock.

Winthrop (1-1) finished the half the way Siena started it, scoring four times in the final 11:36 to go into the half tied 5-5.  Beatson got the first tally with 11:36 on the clock before Shriver put one in the net with 6:03 remaining.  Beatson grabbed the final two heading into the break.

Beatson continued her hot streak at the start of the second half, scoring only 33 seconds into the period.  Siena had a strong response, scoring the next four goals to take a 9-6 lead with just over 11 minutes remaining.

The Eagle slowly chipped away at the Saint's lead.  Judge pulled Winthrop within two and Beatson got the team within one with 7:40 remaining.  Siena was able to go back up two at 10-8 with 5:26 on the clock.  Less than two minutes later Judge got Winthrop back within one and then Beatson tied the game at 10-10 with 1:54 left. 

Siena won the ensuing draw but a quick caused turnover by Judge the Eagles the ball back.  Only 30 seconds later, Shriver was able to work her way through the Siena defense for the eventual game-winner.  Winthrop was able to grab the next draw and run out the clock.

Winthrop outshot Siena 30-22 and 23 of the 30 shots went on goal.  The Eagles outhustled the Saints in ground balls and draw controls, winning both categories 17-14 and 13-10 respectively.  Freshman goalie Chloe Wormsley picked up her first collegiate win while making nine saves.

The Eagles will continue a four-game homestand on Friday, February 24 at 4 p.m. against William & Mary.