BUFFALO, N.Y. – Closing out their five-game homestand to begin the 2024 season, the D'Youville University women's lacrosse team will face Lock Haven University Saturday afternoon.
 
D'Youville vs. Lock Haven
Saturday, Mar. 9th – 12:00pm
Watch: ECC Network
 
Last Time Out
The Saints (2-2) had their second come-from-behind victory of the season this past Tuesday, knocking off Mercyhurst University by a score of 14-9. DYU was led offensively by Madison Handley (Lancaster, N.Y.) with five goals while Madison Buck (Rochester, N.Y.) added four goals. Sydney Gordon (Hamburg, N.Y.) and Grace Grosso (Hull, Mass.) had two goals each with Jillian Bernas (Cheektowaga, N.Y.) adding two points (1 goal, 1 assist) in the effort. Emily Fischer (Grand Island, N.Y.) got the offense started, winning four draw controls.
 
Lauren Parker (Syracuse, N.Y.) led the defense with four groundballs while Lauren Smithers (Williamsville, N.Y.) and Parker each had two caused turnovers.
 
Brinn Stworzydlak (Hamburg, N.Y.) went the distance in net, making 14 saves on the night.
 
Saints Stats

• DYU is averaging 8.8 goals per game while allowing 12.5 goals per game.
• Handley is leading the offense, accounting for 14 points (12 goals, 2 assists).
• On defense, the Saints are averaging 14.0 groundballs per game while allowing 15.3 groundballs per game.
• Parkers leads the way with 12 groundballs while Sophia Conzone (Syracuse, N.Y.) leads the team with seven caused turnovers.
• Stworzydlak has seen all the minutes in net, making 43 saves on the year.

 
About the Bald Eagles

• Lock Haven brings in an overall record of 3-0, coming off a 14-12 win over Wilmington University this past Wednesday.
• The Bald Eagles are averaging 13.0 goals per game while allowing 9.0 goals per game.
• Gabby Gunnip leads the offense, accounting for 13 points (9 goals, 4 assists).
• On defense, Lock Haven is averaging 18.0 groundballs per game while allowing 16.3 groundballs per game.
• Josey Shaffer leads the way with 10 groundballs while Mackenna Brown leads the team with five caused turnovers.
• Dana Mirirgliano has seen all the time in net, making 21 saves on the year.
• Lock Haven holds the all-time series record at 1-0, winning the team's first meeting by a score of 16-6 last season.