Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 The Colorado College women's lacrosse team opened its 2017 campaign with a pair of convincing victories on Saturday at the Concordia Dome at Concordia University, St. Paul.

The Tigers defeated Hamline University, 21-4, in the first game of the day, and then the University of Northwestern, 22-3, in the nightcap.

First-year midfielder Lauren Pejza led CC with three goals against the Pipers, while junior attacker Steph Kelly recorded a game-high six points with two goals and four assists.

Sophomore attacker, Emily Carlson, junior attacker Annie Defrino, freshman midfielder Robin Hilderman, freshman attacker Eva King and sophomore midfielder Ellie Meyer all struck for a pair of goals.

Colorado College led 7-0 before Dana Almquist put Hamline on the board with 19:08 remaining in the first half.

Goaltender Remy Wells made four saves during the first half to record the victory in her first collegiate game. Junior Zoe Frolik stopped one shot during the final 30 minutes.

Freshman midfielder Avery Melville caused three turnovers.

Against Northwestern, DeFrino and senior midfielder Sadie Cole led the Tigers with five goals apiece.

Senior attacker Hannah Lyons, freshman attacker Mary Kate Maloney and Kelly each scored twice.

In addition to Maloney, Melville and freshman midfielder Callan Oki scored their first collegiate goals.

Colorado College finished with a 32-8 advantage in total shots and won 16 of 24 draw controls.

CC plays its home opener on Monday, March 6, against Ursinus College at Stewart Field.