THIS WEEK
Women's Lacrosse hosts Detroit Mercy on Sunday, March 10
th at 12:00 PM CST.
LAST TIME OUT
The Lions came out on top against the University of Akron, 14-7, scoring eight goals in the first quarter.
Isabella Rulapaugh led the team in points on the day with five, coming from five goals.
Alissa Digiacinto paved the way for the Lions in assists with three. Four individuals had had two ground balls.
Clara Gallapoo and Digiacinto led the team in caused turnovers with one.
Ryleigh Cavanaugh led the Lions on the day in draw controls with 11.
Haylie Sims and
Elizabeth Goth both spent time in net, making a combined six saves.
SEASON LEADERS
Points –
Logann Eldredge (38)
Goals – Eldredge (30)
Assists –
Sara Grieco (14)
Ground Balls –
Mandy Beck (16)
Caused Turnover – Beck (6)
Draw Controls – Cavanaugh (49)
Saves – Sims (46)
Save Percentage – Sims (48.4%)
GAA – Goth (7.41)
MATCHUP PREVIEW
The Lions sit 6-1 on the year, averaging 14.57 goals per game and giving up 8.29 goals per game on average. In seven games, Lindenwood averages 2.71 more groundballs per game, 1.14 less turnovers per game, 0.57 less caused turnovers per game, and 6.29 more draw controls per game than opponents. Clearing wise, the Lions clear the ball at 87.9% while opponents clear at 86.5%.
This will be the second time in program history the Lions will matchup against the Titans. In their first game against Detroit Mercy (March 17, 2023), the Lions won 15-9.
Detroit Mercy is 0-6 overall on the year, picking up a 12-8 loss to Xavier in their last matchup. The Titans currently average 8.33 goals per game while giving up 14.50 goals per game. In six games, the Titans averaged 5.33 less groundballs per game, 2.83 more turnovers per game, 2.00 less caused turnovers per game, and 6.17 less draw controls per game than opponents. The Titans clear the ball at 77.0% while opponents are clearing at 84.8%.
Cat Kopchia leads the Titan in points with 19 and goals with 17. Maddy Camm leads the Titans in assists with four. At the logo, Abby Schillinger leads Detroit Mercy in draw controls with 16. On the defensive side of the ball, Sarah Meek has 17 ground balls and 11 caused turnovers. In net, Meredith Leavell has made 66 stops on 85 goals against for the Titans.
