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No. 21 UConn Caps Non-Conference Slate vs. Columbia
3/29/2022 9:35:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
STORRS, Conn. - With one final non-conference game left, the No. 20 UConn women's lacrosse team will remain at home as it welcomes Columbia to Morrone Stadium on Wednesday, March 30 for a 3 p.m. contest.
Junior Kate Shaffer has raked in the honors this week after dominating the attack last week. The junior was named both the IWLCA Offensive Player of the Week as well as the BIG EAST Attacker of the Week. Shaffer netted a career-high six goals vs. Albany before notching another six-point output vs. Hofstra.
The Huskies are in the midst of a seven-game win streak, which is their longest win streak since 2013. With a win on Wednesday, UConn would tally eight straight wins for the first time in program history.
SCOUTING COLUMBIA
The Lions are riding a six-game losing streak and stand at 2-6 overall. Dani Falcone is one of the top rookies in the Ivy League and leads the Lions in goals (13), points (16) and draw controls (21). Senior Katie Lutz follows right behind with 20 draw controls and is one of four Lions who have at least 10 goals on the season.
THE SERIES
UConn holds a 3-2 edge in the all-time series vs. Columbia.
UP NEXT
BIG EAST play begins for the Huskies as they host Marquette on Saturday, April 2 at noon.
