WASHINGTON – The Georgetown University women's lacrosse team (11-4, 5-0 BIG EAST) is set to host No. 17 Denver (12-3, 5-0 BIG EAST) in a high-stakes regular season finale on Saturday, April 25. Opening draw at Cooper Field is scheduled for 12 p.m.
WHAT'S AT STAKE
Saturday's matchup serves as the BIG EAST regular season championship game. With both programs entering the weekend undefeated in conference play, the winner will clinch the BIG EAST regular season title and the #1 seed in the upcoming conference tournament.
ABOUT THE HOYAS
Georgetown enters the finale on a two-game winning streak following a gritty 9-8 road victory over Villanova. The Hoyas are among the most disciplined teams in the country, leading the nation in fewest turnovers per game (10.40) and leading the BIG EAST in clearing percentage (.947) and fewest fouls per game (5.00).
The Blue & Gray boast a top-10 national scoring defense (7.87 goals per game), anchored by graduate goalkeeper
Leah Warehime. Warehime has recorded 106 saves this season with a .480 save percentage. Offensively, junior
Anne McGovern leads the team with 57 points (33G, 24A), while senior
Gracie Driggs provides the scoring punch with a team-high 37 goals and 63 draw controls.
ABOUT THE PIONEERS
No. 17 Denver travels to Washington, D.C. with a 12-3 overall record and the conference's top-ranked scoring offense (14.33 goals per game). The Pioneers are led by Olivia Ripple (55G, 13A) and Caroline Keil, who leads the BIG EAST in free position goals. Defensively, Denver is paced by goalkeeper Lexi Gwaku, who leads the conference in goals-against average (7.38) and save percentage (.487).
SERIES HISTORY
This marks the 17th meeting between the two programs. While Denver has won the last eight matchups, the Hoyas hold five wins in the series, including a memorable 9-8 double-overtime victory in the 2019 BIG EAST Championship. Georgetown is looking to capitalize on home-field advantage to secure its first regular season title since 2015 and maintain a perfect conference mark.
FOLLOW THE HOYAS
Saturday's game will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Live stats and updates will be available at GUHoyas.com. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the 12 p.m. opening draw at Cooper Field.
