Sunday, March 3
Davis, CA
1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST
Davidson College
at
UC Davis
Photo by: TIM COWIE
'Cats Head West for Two-Game Swing
3/1/2024 1:50:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
DAVIDSON, N.C. – For the first time ever, the Davidson lacrosse program is heading west to play a pair of games in California during its spring break beginning this weekend.
The Wildcats will first meet UC Davis on Sunday, March 3 at 4 p.m. EST before traveling 105 miles southwest to Stanford University. Davidson will take on the Cardinal on Tuesday, March 5 at 8 p.m. EST.
For complete coverage details, visit davidsonwildcats.com/coverage.
UP UNTIL NOW…
The 'Cats enter their spring break stretch at 3-2 overall, losing only to #23 Clemson on opening day and reigning Big South Conference champs, Mercer. In the wins column, Davidson has picked up convincing victories over Winthrop, Stetson and Coastal Carolina. Freshmen Jenna Skibbe and Brooke Ross have aided in the early-season offense, winning three Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week honors, while returners Riley Cochrane (19 pts), Josie Lambert (16) and Allie Hartnett (15) have also helped Davidson's attack.
FROM THE COACH'S DESK…
"The preseason can feel long and grueling at times, so I'm excited that our first overnight road trip is one that this team will remember forever," said head coach Kim Wayne. "Traveling to California to compete against two teams we have never faced before is special. Taking the team to Paige Doyle's home is special. And touring Alcatraz while traveling to San Francisco will be an experience these players will never forget. I have high hopes for our team this spring, but the bonding piece and the shared experiences is something that will remind us of who we are fighting for and why."
ABOUT THE AGGIES…
UC Davis is off to a red-hot 4-1 start this season, picking up wins over Akron, San Diego State, Lindenwood and St. Bonaventure heading into Sunday's match up with Davidson. The Aggies average 14.8 goals off 29.4 shots per game. Junior Grace Gebhardt leads the offensive efforts with a team-best 20 points from 13 goals and seven assists. Alannah Scott paces the Aggies from the draw circle, winning 27 so far this season, in addition to scoring eight goals and seven assists.
SCOUTING THE CARDINAL…
Stanford sits at 2-2 entering its Tuesday night matchup with the Wildcats and will have had a 10-day break from game action by the time the 'Cats come to town. The Cardinal's two losses this season were by just one goal apiece, dropping their opening day matchup 10-9 to No. 16 Virginia followed by a 13-12 loss to Yale. Since then, Stanford has won back-to-back games with a 19-17 win over Holy Cross and 18-5 victory against Vanderbilt. Jay Browne, Sarah Jaques and Jordyn Case lead the charge with 13, 12 and 11 points, respectively.
AROUND THE HORN…
The Wildcats rank among the top-30 nationally in Division I women's lacrosse in multiple categories, including assists per game (14th/8.20), caused turnovers per game (22nd/10.20), draw controls per game (18th/16.60) and shots on goal per game (24th/25.00). Individually, freshman Jenna Skibbe eighth in the nation in goals scored (18) and is the only first-year player to appear in the top-10. Additionally, Riley Cochrane and Allie Hartnett rank 23rd in the country in total assists (9).
The Wildcats will first meet UC Davis on Sunday, March 3 at 4 p.m. EST before traveling 105 miles southwest to Stanford University. Davidson will take on the Cardinal on Tuesday, March 5 at 8 p.m. EST.
For complete coverage details, visit davidsonwildcats.com/coverage.
UP UNTIL NOW…
The 'Cats enter their spring break stretch at 3-2 overall, losing only to #23 Clemson on opening day and reigning Big South Conference champs, Mercer. In the wins column, Davidson has picked up convincing victories over Winthrop, Stetson and Coastal Carolina. Freshmen Jenna Skibbe and Brooke Ross have aided in the early-season offense, winning three Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week honors, while returners Riley Cochrane (19 pts), Josie Lambert (16) and Allie Hartnett (15) have also helped Davidson's attack.
FROM THE COACH'S DESK…
"The preseason can feel long and grueling at times, so I'm excited that our first overnight road trip is one that this team will remember forever," said head coach Kim Wayne. "Traveling to California to compete against two teams we have never faced before is special. Taking the team to Paige Doyle's home is special. And touring Alcatraz while traveling to San Francisco will be an experience these players will never forget. I have high hopes for our team this spring, but the bonding piece and the shared experiences is something that will remind us of who we are fighting for and why."
ABOUT THE AGGIES…
UC Davis is off to a red-hot 4-1 start this season, picking up wins over Akron, San Diego State, Lindenwood and St. Bonaventure heading into Sunday's match up with Davidson. The Aggies average 14.8 goals off 29.4 shots per game. Junior Grace Gebhardt leads the offensive efforts with a team-best 20 points from 13 goals and seven assists. Alannah Scott paces the Aggies from the draw circle, winning 27 so far this season, in addition to scoring eight goals and seven assists.
SCOUTING THE CARDINAL…
Stanford sits at 2-2 entering its Tuesday night matchup with the Wildcats and will have had a 10-day break from game action by the time the 'Cats come to town. The Cardinal's two losses this season were by just one goal apiece, dropping their opening day matchup 10-9 to No. 16 Virginia followed by a 13-12 loss to Yale. Since then, Stanford has won back-to-back games with a 19-17 win over Holy Cross and 18-5 victory against Vanderbilt. Jay Browne, Sarah Jaques and Jordyn Case lead the charge with 13, 12 and 11 points, respectively.
AROUND THE HORN…
The Wildcats rank among the top-30 nationally in Division I women's lacrosse in multiple categories, including assists per game (14th/8.20), caused turnovers per game (22nd/10.20), draw controls per game (18th/16.60) and shots on goal per game (24th/25.00). Individually, freshman Jenna Skibbe eighth in the nation in goals scored (18) and is the only first-year player to appear in the top-10. Additionally, Riley Cochrane and Allie Hartnett rank 23rd in the country in total assists (9).
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