Saturday, April 1
Niagara, N.Y.
10:30 AM
Quinnipiac University
at
Niagara
Morning MAAC Battle Awaits Bobcats at Niagara
3/31/2023 11:01:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
HAMDEN, Conn. — Looking to make it two wins in two tries in MAAC play, the Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse team heads to Western New York on Saturday morning to take on Niagara. Due to the impending weather, the start time has been moved up to 10:30 a.m.
The Bobcats have won back to back games by a combined 32-12, defeating Central Connecticut State and Marist to improve to 5-4 on the year.
GAMEDAY INFO
Matchup: Quinnipiac (5-4, 1-0 MAAC) vs. Niagara (6-5, 0-2 MAAC)
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Niagara, N.Y.
Broadcast: ESPN3
LAST TIME OUT
The Bobcats opened MAAC play with a convincing 16-7 victory over Marist on Saturday afternoon on QU Lacrosse Alumni Day in Hamden. Abby Wise recorded a career-high seven points, while Mia Delmond potted four goals to aid in the offensive attack.
Kat Henselder made 13 saves on 18 shots on goal.
ABOUT THE PURPLE EAGLES
Niagara comes into the matchup dropping both of its MAAC matchups to start 2023, falling to both Mount St. Mary's and Canisius in one-goal matchups. The Purple Eagles do a great job holding onto possession, currently leading the league and standing sixth in the nation in fewest turnovers at (11.64).
They have a trio of 30-point scorers leading the attack, with Lexi Braniecki at the top of the team leaderboard with 38. Rachel Crane and Lois Garlow are tied for the team lead with 27 goals.
SERIES HISTORY
The Bobcats are on the short end of a 9-1 series record with the squad's only win coming in 2002. Niagara bested their Hamden hosts in 2022 by virtue of a 9-8 scoreline.
Three of the last four matchups have been two-goal margins or fewer.
FINDING OFFENSIVE GROOVE
Just past the halfway point, the Bobcats are beginning to blossom one of the most potent offenses in the league, with the squad scoring 15 goals in three of its last four contests. They are currently second in the MAAC in both points per game (18.11) and assists per game (5.78), while allowing 10.56 goals per contest which is good for third in the league.
For an inside look at the Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse program, be sure to follow them on social media @QU_WLAX or go to gobobcats.com/wlax.
The Bobcats have won back to back games by a combined 32-12, defeating Central Connecticut State and Marist to improve to 5-4 on the year.
GAMEDAY INFO
Matchup: Quinnipiac (5-4, 1-0 MAAC) vs. Niagara (6-5, 0-2 MAAC)
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Niagara, N.Y.
Broadcast: ESPN3
LAST TIME OUT
The Bobcats opened MAAC play with a convincing 16-7 victory over Marist on Saturday afternoon on QU Lacrosse Alumni Day in Hamden. Abby Wise recorded a career-high seven points, while Mia Delmond potted four goals to aid in the offensive attack.
Kat Henselder made 13 saves on 18 shots on goal.
ABOUT THE PURPLE EAGLES
Niagara comes into the matchup dropping both of its MAAC matchups to start 2023, falling to both Mount St. Mary's and Canisius in one-goal matchups. The Purple Eagles do a great job holding onto possession, currently leading the league and standing sixth in the nation in fewest turnovers at (11.64).
They have a trio of 30-point scorers leading the attack, with Lexi Braniecki at the top of the team leaderboard with 38. Rachel Crane and Lois Garlow are tied for the team lead with 27 goals.
SERIES HISTORY
The Bobcats are on the short end of a 9-1 series record with the squad's only win coming in 2002. Niagara bested their Hamden hosts in 2022 by virtue of a 9-8 scoreline.
Three of the last four matchups have been two-goal margins or fewer.
FINDING OFFENSIVE GROOVE
Just past the halfway point, the Bobcats are beginning to blossom one of the most potent offenses in the league, with the squad scoring 15 goals in three of its last four contests. They are currently second in the MAAC in both points per game (18.11) and assists per game (5.78), while allowing 10.56 goals per contest which is good for third in the league.
For an inside look at the Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse program, be sure to follow them on social media @QU_WLAX or go to gobobcats.com/wlax.
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