Women's Lacrosse | April 19, 2024
PHILADELPHIA – The Explorers will return to McCarthy Stadium Saturday for a 1:00 p.m. match up with the George Mason Patriots. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and be followed using the Live Stats broadcast.
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SCOUTING THE EXPLORERS:
- La Salle will be looking to break an eight-game losing streak tomorrow, after dropping a close loss to the Duquesne Dukes last week.
- The Explorers played a strong second half against the Dukes to bring it as close as it was, thanks to the help of Katie Johnson.
- Johnson had four goals throughout the game, but tallied some late goals to help the Explorers keep pressure on Duquesne. She scored with 58 seconds remaining to make it 12-11, but after one more attempt, La Salle couldn't find the equalizer.
- Johnson remains the team's leading scorer as she sits at 27 goals scored this season. She also leads with 59 total shots.
- Mackenzie Click, also netted one goal in the loss to Duquesne. She sits with 15 goals this season, and is tied for second on the team in points (19).
- Click is also the team's leader in draw controls with 58 total this season. She is 15 away from breaking the single-season record for La Salle.
- Mary Babbage started in net for the Explorers the last time out and had a career game. The sophomore saved 19 shots against the Dukes, a new career-high.
SCOUTING THE PATRIOTS:
- Mason enters tomorrow at 9-6 overall, 3-4 in conference play this season. They are most recently coming off a home win over the St. Bonaventure Bonnies 13-10.
- The player to watch for La Salle is Shannon Tuozzo. Tuozzo ranks first in the Atlantic 10 in goals, shots, and points. She is 23rd in the NCAA in goals with 49.
- Four other Patriots have 20 or more goals this season: Dahlia Trippel, Peyton Farley, Chloe Reed, and Morgan Gunn.
- Meghan Deehan has started 14 games this season for George Mason and enters tomorrow with a .404 save percentage.
HOW TO FOLLOW:
- The game will be streamed on ESPN+ starting at 1:00 p.m. and will be broadcasted using the Live Stats link.