WASHINGTON – Following a huge upset over No. 5 Johns Hopkins and a win at Saint Joseph's, the No. 16/18 Georgetown women's lacrosse team (4-1) returns to Cooper Field this Wednesday, March 4. The Hoyas will face local rival No. 20/16 Loyola Maryland at 7 p.m. Live stats and streaming will be available at GUHoyas.com.
ABOUT THE HOYAS
- Georgetown enters the game after a perfect 2-0 road trip. The team is currently enjoying a historic rise, earning its first national ranking since 2019.
- Georgetown's 4-1 start is fueled by a defense that ranks among the best in the country and a star-studded lineup that swept the BIG EAST weekly awards on Monday.
- Goalkeeper Leah Warehime leads the BIG EAST and ranks eighth nationally in save percentage (.541) and seventh in goals-against average (6.80).
- Annie McGovern was named BIG EAST Attacker of the Week. She leads the team with 20 points (15G, 5A) and is the focal point of an offense that ranks 19th nationally in scoring margin (+4.80).
- Amanda Brille is the reigning BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week. She anchors a unit that allows only 6.80 goals per game (sixth in the NCAA) and leads the Hoyas in ground balls (11) and second in draw controls (15).
- Senior Gracie Driggs was a force in the two road victories, totaling six goals and nine draw controls while earning a spot on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll.
ABOUT THE GREYHOUNDS
- Loyola Maryland (3-3) comes to D.C. after a 10-8 road win over No. 17 Penn. The Greyhounds are led offensively by Elisa Faklaris, who has 17 goals on the season.
- In net, Kennedy Buntrock has 18 saves for a 0.269 save percentage
ABOUT THE MATCHUP
This is the 22nd meeting between these two programs. The Hoyas are looking to snap an 11-game losing streak against the Greyhounds and get their first win in the series since 2014.
