Madison, NJ (February 27, 2017) - Junior Kelly Meade notched her first career hat trick, finishing with three goals and an assist, in a 17-6 loss at Drew University in the DeSales University women's lacrosse team's first-ever road game on Monday afternoon.

Meade netted DSU's first two goals as the Bulldogs (0-2) fell behind by eight (10-2) at the half.  DeSales played Drew even thru the first 20 minutes of the second-half with each team scoring three times before the Rangers scored three straight ending any hope of a late comeback.

Impressively, DeSales owned a 13-12 advantage in draw controls and did a terrific job playing defense without fouling, committing just 10 miscues, and allowing just four free position shots.  DSU was 4-for-9 on its free position attempts including a 2-for-3 effort from Meade.

In addition to Meade's scoring line, junior Danielle Burke totaled two goals and freshman Katie Kingsland had one marker.  Meade also paced DeSales with a team-high six ground balls and freshman Katarina Polyviou forced a team-best two turnovers.

Sophomore Lori King made seven saves in net.

The Bulldogs are back in action on Friday when they travel to Swarthmore College for another non-conference game set to begin at 4:30 pm.