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UTICA, N.Y. -- Junior Michelle Cook scored three times and senior Nora Davis added two goals and one assist Sunday as visiting Nazareth outscored Utica in an Empire 8 women's lacrosse match, 13-5, at Charles Gaetano Stadium.

Nazareth's third win of the week improved the Golden Flyers' overall record to 7-4 and their conference mark to 3-1. Utica is 3-6 overall and 1-4 in the Empire 8.

Cook scored all three of her goals in the first half, including a score with :04 left in the half off an assist from Davis to give the Golden Flyers a 7-2 advantage.

Nazareth scored the first three goals of the game and never trailed. Senior Jennifer Young opened the scoring and goals by junior Kristine Olijnyk and Cook followed. Senior Alyssia Roberts and freshman Megan Cregan also scored in the first half.

Utica opened the second half with goals from Tammy Kohanski and Lily Fleskes to close within 7-4, but Nazareth scored six of the last seven goals over the last 12 minutes to pull away.

Goals by Davis and Chelsey Amidon enabled Nazareth regain its five-goal advantage at 9-4. After Utica scored again, the Golden Flyers scored the last four goals of the game. Olijnyk, Davis, freshman Erinn Wood and Cregan completed the offense.

Nazareth had a 40-15 advantage in shots and senior goalie Ann Sessler was credited with four saves. Young had four ground balls and five caused turnovers.

Nazareth has four regular-season games remaining -- all at home. The Golden Flyers host Hartwick and Stevens next Friday and Saturday respectively. They are home against Ithaca and Elmira April 24-25.