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Huskies Continue Conference Action versus Temple
4/5/2019 2:39:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
STORRS, Conn. – Continuing its American Athletic Conference slate, UConn women's lacrosse (2-10, 0-1) prepares to host the Temple Owls (3-8, 0-1) on Saturday, April 6, at 1:00 p.m. ET at the Sherman Family Complex.
Additionally, Saturday is our Alumni game! We're inviting all former UConn women's lacrosse players to come out and support the Huskies. At the conclusion of tomorrow's game, there will be a postgame happy hour at Huskies Tavern from 4-6pm. Make sure you don't forget to wear white!
How to Follow…
- Live Stats – vs Temple
- Live Stream – vs. Temple
- Twitter - @UConnWLAX
Opponent and Series History…
- UConn holds a slight 5-3 all-time mark on the field against Temple. The Huskies have won the last two matchups, including a dominating 16-7 victory over the Owls last year in Philadelphia.
- Temple enters Saturday's contest coming off a 15-8 defeat to No. 17 Florida in the AAC opener for both squads.
- Junior Maddie Gebert leads the team with 19 goals, while sophomore Bridget Whitaker has racked up a team-best seven assists.
- Maryn Lowell has seen in-net action in 10 starts for the Owls, collecting 55 saves and averaging a .367 save percentage and a 13.00 goals-against average.
Last Time Out…
Sam McKenna recorded a hat trick, Lexi Kenneally posted four points (1g, 3a) and Stephanie Palmucci added a goal and two assists of her own, but UConn women's lacrosse was beaten by No. 20 Dartmouth, 18-9, Tuesday afternoon at Scully-Fahey Field.
Caitlin Leary cashed in twice for the Huskies, while classmates Lia LaPrise and Jordan Coulon notched one goal apiece, respectively. Goalie Grace Beshlian racked up 13 saves in the loss.
Leading the Pack…
Katie Woods enters her 9th season at the helm of the UConn Lacrosse program in 2019. The most successful coach in UConn women's lacrosse history, Woods has accumulated a 107-96 record, six winning seasons and two conference Coach of the Year Awards during her time in Storrs.
