WASHINGTON – The No. 22 Georgetown University women's lacrosse team (9-3, 3-0 BIG EAST) puts its four-game winning streak on the line as it travels to Harrisonburg, Virginia, for a non-conference matchup against the James Madison University Dukes (7-6) on Wednesday, April 8. Opening draw at Sentara Park is scheduled for 4 p.m.

LAST TIME OUT
The Hoyas are coming off a dominant 19-1 victory over Xavier on Saturday at Cooper Field. After conceding an early goal, Georgetown's defense held the Musketeers scoreless for the final 59 minutes of play while the offense exploded for 19 unanswered tallies. Fourteen different Hoyas found the back of the net, led by hat tricks from Annie McGovern and Molly Davies. Graduate goalkeeper Leah Warehime anchored the effort with six saves, allowing just a single goal in the full 60-minute performance.

ABOUT THE HOYAS
Georgetown (9-3, 3-0 BIG EAST) enters Wednesday's matchup at James Madison on a four-game winning streak, most recently defeating Xavier 19-1 on Saturday. The Hoyas move up to No. 22 in the national polls this week and maintain a perfect 6-0 record on the road this season.

The Blue & Gray defense continues to be the team's calling card, ranking fifth nationally in scoring defense (7.33 goals per game) and eighth in save percentage (.506). Graduate goalkeeper Leah Warehime anchors the unit, leading the BIG EAST in both save percentage and goals-against average (7.45).

Offensively, the Hoyas are led by junior Annie McGovern, who tops the roster with 49 points (30G, 19A). Senior Gracie Driggs, a Tewaaraton Award Watch List member, has tallied a team-high 33 goals and ranks 14th in the country in free position percentage (.667). Sophomore Sophia Loschert (27G) and Molly Davies (16G, 10A) provide additional depth for an attack that has outscored conference opponents 48-18 through three games.

ABOUT THE DUKES
James Madison enters the week with a 7-6 record, recently coming off a high-scoring 20-10 victory over Charlotte on April 4. The Dukes' offense is paced by Payton Root, who leads the team with 55 points and 35 assists, alongside Olivia Matthews (33 pts) and Jordan Peterson (33 pts). Kaitlyn Carney and Brianna Mennella have also been key contributors to an attack that has totaled 158 goals on the season.
Defensively, JMU is anchored by Olivia Rongo (41 GB and 44 CT). In net, Abigail Beattie has started all 13 contests, recording 73 saves for the Dukes.

SERIES HISTORY
Wednesday marks the 18th meeting between the Hoyas and the Dukes in a series that dates back to 1991. Georgetown holds a 10-7 advantage in the all-time series, though James Madison has won the last three meetings. The Blue & Gray will be looking for its first victory in Harrisonburg since 2006. The two programs last met in 2025, where the Dukes secured a win despite a six-goal performance from Driggs.

FOLLOW THE HOYAS
Wednesday's contest will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Live stats and streaming links can be found at GUHoyas.com. Following the midweek trip, the Blue & Gray will return to BIG EAST play with a road trip to Butler on Saturday, April 11.