By: Logan Moore, Marketing and Communications Coordinator
ST. BONAVENTURE (4-8, 2-2 A-10) vs Saint Joseph's (7-6, 4-1 A-10)
Saturday, April 8 – 1:00 p.m.
Philadelphia, PA – Marra Athletics Complex
TV: ESPN3
The St. Bonaventure University women's lacrosse team will travel to take on St. Joe's on Saturday, April 5. The game is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. and will be streamed live on ESPN3.
LAST TIME OUT
- The Bonnies second half comeback attempt against Richmond came up short as they fell to the Spiders 20-12 last Saturday.
- Jessica Notaro (three goals) and Fiona McGovern (two goals/two assists) led the offensive charge for the Bonnies attack.
- In the cage, senior Ashley Herrick collected nine saves.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
- The Bonnies continue to get impressive performances from their underclassman players.
- In the team's last matchup, nine of the 12 goals scored were accounted for by either first-year or second-year players, including a hat trick from Jessica Notaro.
- Five of the Bonnies top six goal scorers on the season are underclassman, led by sophomore Fiona McGovern's 43 total points.
- On the defensive side of the ball, freshman Brit Colangelo has accounted for a team-high 23 groundballs.
SERIES HISTORY
- St. Bonaventure is searching for its first win against the Hawks since the 2015 season.
- In last years matchup, Saint Joseph's picked up a 16-7 victory over the Bonnies.
- Fiona McGovern, Kassi Hogan, Abby Hiltz and Sylvi Jenner all found the back of the net in last season's matchup, while Ashley Herrick made 12 saves in net.
ABOUT SAINT JOSEPH'S
- The Hawks enter Saturday's contest with a record of 7-6, most recently defeated Princeton, 19-17 in a mid-week battle.
- This season Bonnie Yu (26 goals), Emma O'Neill (23 goals) and Maddie Yoder (24 goals) lead the team in scoring, while Lisa Ross has a team-high 10 assists.
- In net, Jorden Concordia has started all 13 games for the Hawks, recording 123 saves in net.
- Saint Joseph's have been winners of six of its last seven games.
UP NEXT
- The Bonnies will return home as they host George Mason on Saturday, April 15. The game is set to begin at 12:00 p.m.
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