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BROOKVILLE, N.Y.—The Bloomsburg University women's lacrosse team lost its season opener to the defending national champions LIU Post, 14-7, in a non-conference matchup Saturday afternoon.
 
The Pioneers (1-0) took an early 3-0 lead over the Huskies.  Julie Falk (Millersville/Penn Manor) scored Bloomsburg's first goal of the season with 16:14 on the clock off a free position opportunity to bring the score within two at 3-1.  LIU Post found the back of the net at the 11:38 mark to go up 4-1 over the Huskies.
 
Bloomsburg closed in on the Pioneers' lead with two goals to close the first half.  With six minutes left Ashley Nelson (Hatfield/North Penn) assisted Falk.  Just over three minutes later, Patrice Coleman (Media/Penncrest ) found the back of the net to bring the Huskies within 4-3 at the half.
 
LIU Post put together a flurry of offense in the second half, however, outscoring Bloomsburg 10-4 during the final period to seize control of the game.  Falk scored twice, once on a free position, with her second goal coming off a pass from Marisa Moley (Phoenixville/Spring-Ford).  Brigid Kyne (Newtown Square/Marple Newtown) recorded her first career goal as a Husky at 7:33.  The Huskies continued to fight, as Coleman scored the last goal of the game with just over a minute left.
 
On defense Morgan Sherriff (Downingtown/Coatesville), Kate Shea (Mullica Hill, NJ/Clearview Regional), and Aubrey Bossert (Ambler/Wissahickon) each recorded a caused turnover for Bloomsburg.  In goal freshman Abbey Burnett (Frederick, MD/Walkersville) made seven saves in her career debut.
 
Falk led the team with four goals, one groundball and six draw controls.  Coleman finished with two goals and Kyne ended the game with a goal, two groundballs, and three draw controls.  Sam Losco and Melissa Rohr each had four goals for the Pioneers.
 
The Huskies host their first home-opener Saturday, March 8 against Mercy College at 1 p.m. at Sports Stadium.