BRISTOL, R.I. – The University of Hartford Women's Lacrosse Team plays their first Conference of New England (CNE) Semi-Final tonight when they take on Roger Williams University at 4:00 P.M.
No. 3 University of Hartford Hawks (12-5 Overall, 8-2 CNE)
No. 2 Roger Williams Hawks (10-6 Overall, 8-1 CNE)
Game Headlines:
Hartford Women's Lacrosse will play in their first conference semifinal playoff game in program history tonight, as the Hawks travel back to Bristol, Rhode Island after falling to Roger Williams 21-11 earlier this season.
Hartford Headlines:
- The Hawks come into today's game on an eight-game winning streak, with their latest win coming in the first round of the CNE Playoffs, defeating #6 Western New England University (WNE) 18-6. The Hawks are outscoring opponents 151-67 during their current winning streak.
- Hartford's offense continues to overwhelm their opponents, scoring at least 15 goals in each of their last eight games, with sophomore Madison Olmstead (Wolcott, Conn) and senior Meghan Smith (Orange, Conn.) leading the charge offensively. The two leading attackers combined for 11 goals and five assists in Hartford's win against WNE.
- The Hartford defense has shut down opposing attacks over the past eight games, allowing just eight goals per game. Hawks Junior captain Samantha Ciaglo (Colchester, Conn.) leads a stout defensive unit with 20 caused turnovers and 41 ground balls.
- Hawks goalkeeper sophomore Mandi Rivard (Vernon, Conn.) faced a season high 40 shots in Hartford's last matchup against Roger Williams, making 18 saves in the contest. In more recent events, Rivard earned CNE Defensive Player of the Week on March 24th. During Hartford's current winning streak, Rivard has a .425 save percentage, making 43 saves over her last 500 minutes in net.
Roger Williams Highlights:
- The Roger Williams Hawks come into today's game fresh after receiving a first-round bye in the CNE Tournament, Roger Williams is currently on a four-game winning streak, where they are outscoring opponents 87-10.
- Roger Williams is led by the scoring tandem of Mia Pantano and Emma Terino, who have combined for 105 goals this season, including eight in Roger Williams' last game, a 24-2 victory against the Wentworth Leopards. Alongside the goal scorers, Roger Williams has five players with double-digit assists, with Allie Shamberger leading the CNE with 33 assists.
- RWU's defense has been dominant since their 21-15 loss the Endicott College, with their best game coming against Wentworth, where the defense kept goalie Zoey Cormican clean, only allowing the Leopards to record five shots on target.
- Cormican finished as one of the top goalies in the CNE, with the highest save percentage (.481), the second lowest average goals against total (9.86 GA/AVG). in the conference, and the 6th most saves per game (7.81) in the CNE.
All-Time Against Roger Williams University
Hartford is 0-2 all time against Roger Williams University. In their previous matchups, Roger Williams has won by scores of 21-6 and 21-11.
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