NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The playoff hopes for the Niagara women's lacrosse team took a tumble in a 12-11 setback against Canisius on Wednesday evening. Caroline Crump and Shea Swartwout each recorded hat tricks in the effort. Game Recap Six minutes into the game, Swartwout connected for the opening strike to put Niagara ahead, 1-0. Swartwout made it a 2-1 game just two minutes later when Hailey D'Hont set her up for her 20th goal of the year. D'Hont netted a goal of her own with 17:34 left in the first half, drawing the Purple Eagles to within 4-3. The Purple Eagles closed out the first half with six unanswered goals. Crump and Alexis Morales exchanged goals over an 11-minute span to turn a 5-4 deficit into a 7-5 advantage. Jenna Brill made it 8-5 with 3:13 left before the half on a goal assisted by Swartwout. Crump's third goal in less than 15 minutes made the score 9-5 at halftime. Swartwout opened the second half with a free position goal that put the Purple Eagles up by five. Canisius drew level at 10-10 before Rachel MacCheyne's first goal of the contest restored the Niagara lead. Defensive Spotlight Alexandra Leo picked up seven ground balls and also caused one turnover. Mara Hathaway recorded two ground balls and three caused turnovers. Coach's Corner Head coach Wendy Stone: "Tonight was a battle -- we fought but came up a little short. We will work to be better when we face Manhattan on Saturday to honor our seniors." Up Next The Purple Eagles will celebrate Senior Day in the team's regular season finale against Manhattan at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. The Senior Day ceremony will begin at approximately 12:35 p.m.