WASHINGTON – The Georgetown women's lacrosse team will open the 2026 campaign at American University on Friday, Feb. 6 at 1 p.m.

About the Hoyas

• Defender Kendall Steer, attacker Gracie Driggs (unanimous selection), and attacker Sophia Loschert were named Preseason All-BIG EAST.
• In the 2026 BIG EAST Preseason Poll, Georgetown was picked to finish fourth with 24 points.
• The Hoyas return a class of nine seniors, including Gracie Driggs, who was the team's leading goal scorer last season with 51 goals and a First Team All-BIG EAST selection.
• Sophomore Sophia Loschert returns to the lineup as the reigning 2025 BIG EAST Freshman of the Year after recording 40 points on 34 goals and six assists last season.
• Defensive leader Kendall Steer anchors the backline after starting all 17 games in 2025 and leading the squad with 30 ground balls.
• Head Coach Caitlyn Phipps is entering her second season at the helm of the Hoyas. In her debut 2025 season, she led the team to a 9–8 record and a 4–2 mark in BIG EAST play. Phipps and her staff were awarded the 2025 BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year.

About the Eagles

• Head Coach Lindsay Teeters enters her sixth season at the helm of AU. During her tenure, she has tied the program's single-season wins record and coached ten All-Patriot League selections.
• AU's offensive attack is led by seniors Reagan Murdoch and Kellie Linehan. Murdoch, an All-Patriot League Second Team selection, racked up 45 points (38g, 7a) in 2025 and is just 13 goals shy of 100 for her career.
• The Eagles' defensive unit is headlined by juniors Deirdre Brown and Sammie Buonaccorsi, who both ranked in the team's top five for caused turnovers and ground balls last season.
• Sophomore transfer Brooke Hill (USF) is expected to start in goal, replacing Caleigh Forti, who ranked third in the NCAA in saves last year.

Series Info

• Friday's contest will be the ninth meeting between the Hoyas and the Eagles, with Georgetown holding a dominant 8–0 all-time advantage.
• The Hoyas opened the 2025 season with a 12–5 win over AU at Cooper Field.

Fan Information

• Fans can tune in on ESPN+.
• Live stats will be available at GUHoyas.com.