DeLand, Fla. – Stetson lacrosse suffered a 17-6 loss to St. Bonaventure on Friday night.

The Hatters got off to a strong start with Kaitlin Pani putting them on the board less than two minutes into the game. The Bonnies responded, but Miya Scanlan and Lexi Bird helped Stetson take a 3-1 lead. The Hatters held a 3-2 advantage as the first quarter came to a close.

St. Bonaventure started the second quarter with three unanswered goals, but Sam King scored to bring Stetson back within one. The teams traded goals, with Kathleen Nichols scoring for the Hatters, but St. Bonaventure closed out the half with a 4-0 run.

In the second half, King was the only Stetson player to score as the Hatters fell 17-6.

Stetson will head back on the road and take on Longwood on Tuesday, March 4 at 5:00pm.