HAMBURG, N.Y. — The Keuka College Women's Lacrosse team opened 2026 with a resounding 16-2 victory at Hilbert College.

Laine Forde set a new career high with eight goals to lead Keuka College (1-0). Liz Spin added four goals for the Wolves. Rylie Pratt scored a pair of goals, and Raegan Weissinger and Brooklyn Ayers each added a goal to round out the scoring for the Wolves.

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Keuka established control early behind strong draw work from Liz Spin and steady play in net from Lauren Vitello, who turned away multiple early shots to keep the Wolves in front. Rylie Pratt opened the scoring at 8:31, and Lainie Forde quickly made Hilbert pay on the advantage at 7:15 off a feed from Brooklyn Ayers. After Hilbert capitalized on a brief man-up opportunity, Keuka responded immediately, as Forde struck twice more — including another man-up finish at 5:28 and a late goal with 24 seconds remaining — to cap a four-goal opening frame and give the Wolves a 4-1 edge.

The Wolves broke the game open in the second, outscoring Hilbert 6-0 while dominating possession off the draw. Spin and Pratt sparked the surge, connecting for back-to-back assisted goals, while Forde continued to anchor the attack with multiple finishes inside. Ayers added a goal in the final seconds to punctuate the half, and the Keuka defense held Hilbert without a shot on goal in the quarter. Vitello remained sharp when called upon, and the Wolves carried commanding momentum and a 10-1 lead into the break.

Hilbert struck first in the third, but Keuka answered almost immediately as Forde converted off another Ayers assist just 39 seconds later. That response ignited a 3-0 run, highlighted by goals from Raegan Weissinger and Forde, pushing the advantage to double digits. The Wolves' defensive pressure continued to force turnovers, and Vitello made several key saves midway through the frame to prevent any shift in momentum as Keuka extended the lead to 13-2 entering the fourth.

Keuka continued to dictate tempo in the final period, with Spin opening the scoring before Forde added a man-up goal midway through the quarter. The Wolves' draw control and transition play limited Hilbert's opportunities, and the defense closed strong in front of Vitello. Spin capped the afternoon with her third goal late in the fourth, sealing a dominant 16-2 season-opening victory for the Wolves.

KC Notes:

• The Wolves improve to 8-0 all-time against the Hawks
• It was Keuka's first season-opening victory since the 2022 season
• Lauren Vitello recorded eight saves while going the distance in goal for the Wolves
• Liz Spin posted a game-high eight draw controls

Up Next for Keuka College: The Wolves will be back in action this weekend as Keuka plays their first home game of the season. The Green and Gold will host Allegheny College at 1 p.m. at the Jephson Community Athletic Complex. The Gators defeated the Wolves 14-7 in their only other meeting last season.