THIS WEEK
Women's lacrosse will head to Central Michigan on Friday, March 15
th, taking on the Chippewas at 1:00 PM CST.
LAST TIME OUT
The Lions dominated at home, defeating Detroit Mercy 22-12. In the matchup,
Isabella Rulapaugh and
Sara Grieco led the Lions in scoring, both contributing six points.
Kiley Davis led the Lions in goals with and Grieco led the team in assists with four.
Kelsey Long was a stalwart on the defensive side of the ball picking up two caused turnovers, two ground balls, and one draw control.
Ryleigh Cavanaugh broke the program record for most draw controls in a single game with 18 versus the Titans.
Elizabeth Goth got the nod in net making 13 saves on 12 goals against.
SEASON LEADERS
Points –
Logann Eldredge (43)
Goals – Eldredge (30)
FPG – Eldredge (9)
Assists – Grieco (18)
Ground Balls –
Mandy Beck (17)
Caused Turnovers – Beck (7)
Draw Controls – Cavanaugh (67)
Saves –
Haylie Sims (46)
Save Pct. (%) – Sims 48.4%
GAA – Sims (8.47)
MATCHUP PREVIEW
The Lions are sitting 7-1 on the year, winning their last three games. On the year, the Lions are scoring 15 goals per game and giving up 8.75 goals against. At the free position, the Lions are shooting 55.6%. Lindenwood controls the ground ball game, scooping up 3.13 more ground balls per game than opponents. On the defensive side of the ball, the Lions are forcing 1.25 less turnovers per game than opponents. In the clearing game, the Lions are clearing the ball at 85% while opponents are clearing the ball at 84%.
This will be the second time in program history the Lions will take on the Chippewas. In their last matchup, the Lions defeated the 2023 MAC Champions 17-15.
The Chippewas in 2024 are 0-8, losing their most recent matchup to nationally ranked Michigan by a score of 11-3. In eight games, the Chippewas are averaging 5.63 goals per game and 17.13 goals against per game. At the free position, Central Michigan is shooting 25%. Opponents are scooping up 8 more groundballs than CMU. On the defensive side of the ball, Central Michigan forces five less turnovers than opponents. Central Michigan currently clears the ball at 83.6% while opponents clear at 93.2%.
