GENEVA, N.Y. - William Smith College scored two goals in the first six minutes and went on to a 3-1 field hockey victory over the University of Rochester on Wednesday night.

The Yellowjackets are 0-3 in the Liberty League, 3-5 overall. William Smith, ranked No. 16 in the latest Division III coaches' poll, improved to 2-1 in the league, 9-1 overall.

Emily Atwan put the hosts ahead at 4:31 by turning home a pass from Kiersten Hamilkton. Annie Kietzen made it 2-0 at 5:27 with Sara Gall picking up the assist.

Rochester cut the lead in half just before halftime. Darragh Kerr took a penalty corner and played the ball to Allison Beardsley. Her shot from the top of the circle eluded Herons' goaltender Taryn Little at 32:08.

William Smith got the goal back at48:47 when Hamilton scored an unassisted goal.

Madison Wagner made a career high 18 saves for the Yellowjackets. Little had one save.