University of Connecticut Athletics
Huskies Host Cincinnati in BIG EAST Clash
4/12/2018 12:00:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
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STORRS, Conn. - The University of Connecticut women's lacrosse team (6-7, 2-3 BIG EAST) will spend the weekend at home, hosting Cincinnati in BIG EAST action on Friday afternoon. First draw is set for 12:00 p.m.
The Huskies play two of their final four games in friendly confines in which they own a 2-3 record.
A Win Would...
With a win on Friday, UConn can move up to as high as fifth in the conference standings as they continue to fight for a spot in the BIG EAST tournament.
The Series
Friday's contest marks the 10th match-up between the two teams in the sport of women's lacrosse. UConn will look to remain perfect against the Bearcats, as the Huskies own a 9-0 advantage in the all-time series.
Last Time Out
The Huskies snapped a three-game skid following a 16-7 rout at Temple on Sunday. Senior Kelsey Catalano put on a career performance notching eight goals for eight points. Catalano matched the season league high for goals in a game while adding two ground balls, two draws and two caused turnovers. Nine different Huskies recorded points in the win including sophomore Madison Cook who tallied her first career goal.
Leading the Pack
Grace Nolan is pacing the Huskies in points (70), goals (46) and assists (24) while leading the conference with 5.38 points per game. The Marcellus, N.Y. native is third in the league in goals and helpers per game posting 3.54 and 1.85, respectively. Classmate Cassie Ekstrom, is boasting a team-high 35 ground balls and 25 caused turnovers. In addition, freshman Sydney Watson is headlining the team with 62 draws.
Leaving Her Tracks
During her time in Storrs, senior Grace Nolan has established herself as one of the most prolific scorers in program history as she continues to rewrite the record book. Nolan currently sits atop the leaderboard with 253 career points and counting. Her 160 career goals and 93 career helpers each rank second all-time.
Earlier this season, Nolan broke a pair of program records notching 10 points and eight goals in a victory against Butler. Last season Nolan notched 77 points which ranks second in the UConn record book for points in a single season, while her 33 helpers marked the second highest in program history.
Quick on the Draw
Freshman Sydney Watson has been unstoppable in the circle this season. The freshman currently owns 62 draws to set a new single season program record. She has won a personal-best eight draw controls on three different occasions which is good for second overall on the single game records list.
Senior Kelsey Catalano set a new program record in draw controls when she won 11 against Fairfield on Feb. 14.
100 and Counting...
Head Coach Katie Woods reached a career milestone on Feb. 14 as she eclipsed the 100-win plateau with a 13-12 win against Fairfield. Woods, who has coached at UConn for eight years, set the program record for most wins by a head coach last season with 73. Woods captured 74 of her 100 wins as the leader of the Huskies and accumulated her first career 26 wins during her time at American (2007-2010).
Notables
Kelsey Catalano earned her first career BIG EAST Attacker of the Week honor on April 10 after tallying 12 goals and 13 points in two games for the Huskies. Grace Nolan was tabbed to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll (2/19) after totaling nine points off six goals and three assists in a 1-1 week for the Huskies. Freshman Sydney Watson garnered BIG EAST Freshman of the Week accolades after a five-point (4g, 1a) performance against No. 7 Syracuse on Feb. 9.
