WASHINGTON – Georgetown University's 11th-ranked men's lacrosse team closes out a season-long four game road swing at Providence in BIG EAST play on Saturday. Opening faceoff is set for 12 p.m. noon at Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium.
On the Air
- Saturday's game will be streamed live on ESPN+ with Mike Mancuso calling the action.
- A link to live stats will be available at GUHoyas.com.
About Georgetown
- The Hoyas (4-4, 1-0 BIG EAST) are ranked 11th in both the most recent United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association Coaches Poll and Kane Inside Lacrosse Media Poll.
- Georgetown is coming off a 17-5 victory on the road at then-No. 13 Denver in the BIG EAST opener on Saturday.
- Kevin Miller led Georgetown with a career-high five goals while Liam Connor added a goal and four assists to go with three ground balls.
- Joe Cesare had two goals and two assists, Rory Connor and Jack Schubert each had two goals and an assist, and both Natty Mason and Jack Ransom scored twice as well. Mason was named the BIG EAST Freshman of the Week after hitting the game winner against the Pioneers.
- Jake Bickel had a goal and two assists for the Hoyas.
- Hayden Cody went 13-for-25 (.520) on faceoffs with four ground balls.
- Defensively, Charlie McGurrin was credited with three caused turnovers and collected six ground balls. As a team, the Hoyas were credited with 13 caused turnovers on the day and held Denver scoreless for a total of 27:25 spanning the second through fourth quarters.
- In goal, Anderson Moore (4-4) posted a .714 save percentage after earning 10 saves against just four goals allowed in 54:44 minutes of action. He was named the BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week and earned a spot on the USILA National Team of the Week for his efforts.
- On the year, Rory Connor leads the Hoyas with 40 points (31G, 9A) and is second in the NCAA in goals per game (3.88). Liam Connor has 37 points (8G, 29A) and leads the NCAA in assists per game (3.63). Schubert has 17 (12G, 5A) and Ransom has 14 (10G, 4A).
- Evan MacFarland has been credited with 11 caused turnovers this year while McGurrin adds nine and George Acton has seven.
- Cody has gone 68-for-142 (.479) on faceoffs with 35 ground balls
- In goal, Moore has a 10.83 goals-against average to go with a .530 save percentage and 96 saves.
Scouting Providence
- The Friars are 4-7 on the season and 0-1 in league play, coming off a 14-13 overtime loss at Marquette.
- Rhett Chambers leads PC with 48 points (23G, 25A) while Matt Lazzaro has 36 (20G, 16A) and Richie Joseph adds 30 (23G, 7A).
- Chris Esposito is Providence's top faceoffs specialist, winning 90-of-173 (.520) draws with 41 ground balls.
- Defensively, Ian Olenik anchors the Friar defense with 16 caused turnovers and 29 ground balls.
- In goal, Cam Sterritt (4-7) has started all 11 games the pipes and has an 11.21 GAA to go with a .506 save percentage and 123 saves.
Series History
- The Hoyas and Providence have played 22 times since 1971 with GU owning a 20-2 overall record.
- Georgetown has won the last 11 contests with PC's last win coming in 2017.
- The Blue & Gray are 8-1 all-time on the road at Providence.
Up Next
Following Saturday's game, the Hoyas return home to host Marquette in BIG EAST play on Saturday, April 11.
