Drexel University Athletics
Drexel University
William and Mary
Dragons Host William & Mary on Saturday
3/24/2023 4:00:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
Game Info: Saturday, March 25, 2023 - 4:00 p.m.
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Location: Vidas Field - Philadelphia, Pa.
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PHILADELPHIA - Drexel returns home to face William & Mary at Vidas Field on Saturday Afternoon. This will be the Dragons' second Colonial Athletic Association contest thus far.
About the Dragons
DU looks to bounce back after a close battle with Towson in its CAA season opener last Saturday. Drexel is 5-3 and 0-1 in CAA play following an 11-7 defeat against the Tigers.
Corinne Bednarik leads the team with 21 goals and 11 assists for a total of 32 points. Bridget Finley and Hayleigh Simpson have scored 19 and 17 goals, respectively. Bednarik and Simpson are in the top 30 in Division 1 with .88 and .86 free positions goals per game.
On defense, Drexel is 20th with a scoring defense of 9.38 goals per game. Peighton Bement leads the unit with 16 caused turnovers. She is currently ranked 18th in the NCAA with 2 CTs per game. In the circle, Maura Cissel has earned a team leading, 37 draw controls. Anchoring the defense has been Jenika Cuocco, who has earned the majority of the time in goal. In her first season, she holds a 50% save percentage, 9.42 goals against average, and 73 saves thus far. Her save percentage is 12th among Division 1 goalkeepers.
I Won't Back Down
Drexel has shown it is not afraid to challenge itself with the schedule. After facing five ranked opponents last year in its 17-game regular season slate, the Dragons have an equal number of opponents this year who were either in the IWLCA Preseason Top-25 or were receiving votes. DU defeated No. 19 Johns Hopkins and battled with No. 6 Maryland and No. 25 Penn State in the first half of the season. Over the next month, Drexel is set to face CAA foe, No. 6 Stony Brook (April 2) and Philly rival, Temple (April 12), who received votes in the preseason poll.
About William & Mary
The Tribe travel to Philadelphia with a 5-4 record. William & Mary is on a three-game winning streak and are 1-0 in CAA play with a victory over Hofstra, 13-12. Sarah Cipolla leads W&M with 11 goals and 14 points. On defense, Caroline Donovan has caused ten turnovers and earned 12 ground balls. In the cage, Elise Palmer has amassed a 42.6% save percentage and found 66 saves.
Series History
This will be the 22nd meeting between the two schools. William & Mary holds the 12-9 series advantage but Drexel has won the last five contests. In their matchup last season, DU defeated W&M 21-10.
Up Next
The Dragons continue their homestand on Tuesday, March 28 against San Diego State. The opening draw is set for 3 p.m. from Vidas Field.
