Box Score VESTAL, N.Y. – Hartford gained the first lead of the game and scored three of the first five goals in the second half, but couldn't hold off Binghamton, who secured a 17-5 victory over the Hawks on Saturday. The Bearcats improve to 2-3 in the America East with the victory.
 
BINGHAMTON 17, HARTFORD 5
Rookie Jessica Harrison helped the Hawks earn the first lead of the game, netting a goal at 22:18. The Bobcats fired back with eight back-to-back goals to gain a demanding 8-1 lead coming out of the first half. Hartford came out of the gate hot in the second half, scoring three of the first five goals to bring the score to 10-4. The Bearcats sent seven more to the back of the net before sophomore Debbie Phillips got the last word in, scoring with 2:50 remaining.
                                                  
INSIDE THE BOX & NOTES

• Senior Billy McLaughlin paced the Hawks' offense, registering three points on two goals and one assist
• McLaughlin also led the game with a career-best seven draw controls 
• Rookie goalie Emma Privitera made seven saves between the posts, recording an impressive save percentage of .541
• The Bobcats' offense was led by Emily Yoo, who netted two goals and added three assists

 
NEXT ON TAP
The Hawks return to Al-Marzook Field for their final two regular season games beginning next Saturday (April 20) with UAlbany. Hartford welcomes UMass Lowell the following weekend (April 27) for its Senior Day game.