CHAPEL HILL, N.C. --- The Delaware State women's lacrosse team began the 2023 season with a 16-4 win over Howard University at Dorrance Field hosted by University of North Carolina.
 
With four multi-goal scorers in the win, the Hornets were led by sophomore midfielder London Downing who notched a game-best four goals. Rosella Nardi recorded a hattrick while Gwenna Gentle and Mica Lambert chipped in with a pair of goals each.
 
Zahra Smith scored the first goal of her collegiate career by way of an unassisted goal in the first period.
 
Defensively, Delaware State was led by newcomer Nailah Green who caused a team-high three turnovers while netmiders Yeda Couto-Erickson and Molysha Brown split time in net and combined for eight total saves to preserve the win.
 
Today's win over the Bison extends the Hornets' streak in the series to seven straight victories.
 
Delaware State opens up at home next Sunday against University of Akron at Drass Field at 12:00 p.m.