ALMA, Mich. – The Calvin women's lacrosse team got back on the winning track on Saturday evening at Alma. The Knights picked up a key road victory against the Scots, 16-9. The Knights improve to 5-5 on the year and 2-1 in MIAA play.

"This was a good win for us," said head coach Blake Boehm. "We started off a little frazzled in the first half; we weren't playing our style of lacrosse and it had an effect on our production. At halftime we talked about taking control of the game through possessions and waiting for the right opportunities to challenge the defense. Hats off to Maddie and the rest of our middies for taking control of the draws. They really set the tone and gave us the possessions we needed to pull ahead. Ellis Chalfant held strong in the net and our defense played solid throughout the game."

The Scots struck first on Saturday evening, but the Knights responded with three-straight goals.

Freshman Lauryn Slachter scored on a free position shot at 26:33. Freshman Emma Tilma would then give Calvin the lead five minutes in. Junior Emily Cefaratti would then score 24 seconds later on a free position.

Alma would take the lead back with three-straight goals.

Calvin would close the first half on a 3-0 to take the lead, from which they would not give back.

With 12:52 left in the first half, Lauryn Slachter scored her second goal of the game. Freshman Kelly Pepper would score on a man-advantage with 8:54 left. Sophomore Amanda Davio closed the half with a goal with only 46 seconds left in the half.

The Knights would go into halftime leading, 6-4.

Calvin would extend the lead with a 3-0 run in the first five minutes of the second half.

Freshman Kayla Erffmeyer scored on a shot with an assist to Emily Cefaratti.

Cefaratti would then score on two free position shots.

Emily Cefaratti would strike again four minutes later on a free position.

Amanda Davio and Emily Cefaratti would both score an unassisted goal before the Scots would cut the lead to 12-8.

The Knights would close the game on a 4-1 run, with three goals from Amanda Davio and one from Emily Cefaratti.

Freshman Ellis Chalfant recorded seven saves in the victory.

Emily Cefaratti had a game-high six goals.

The Knights had 28 ground balls on Saturday night, to 18 for Alma.

Calvin proved to be superior on the draw controls on Saturday with 17, compared to 10 for Alma.

The Knights forced 21 turnovers and outshot Alma, 41-20.

Calvin returns to action on Tuesday when the Knights host Saint Mary's.