MADISON, NJ On a rainy and cold afternoon, the College at Florham Devils knocked off Wilkes, 16-4, in Middle Atlantic Conference action.

With the win, the Devils improved to 9-4 (8-2 MAC) while the Colonels dropped to 3-10 (0-8 MAC).

With the tied at 1-1, FDU ripped off 10 of the next 11 goals to take an 11-2 lead with 6:55 left in the first half.  Senior midfielder Erika Depelteau scored six of the 10 goals in the run.  Each team scored two goals in the remainder of the half to make the score 13-4 in favor of FDU heading into halftime.  The Devils kept up their good play in the second half, scoring all three goals to get the win.

Depelteau finished with seven goals while senior attack Sara Franckowiak added two goals and three assists.  Sophomore attack Nicole Peotter tallied two goals and one assist.  Sophomore goalkeeper Jessica Burkhard picked up the win, making three saves.

The Devils return to action on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at cross-town rival Drew beginning at 7 pm.