CU Women's Lacrosse Preview - vs. Union College (4/23-24)

Gary Mikel

Women's Lacrosse | 4/22/2021 7:00:00 AM

Looking to continue on its winning streak, the Clarkson University Women's Lacrosse team will face Union College in a home-and-home series beginning on Friday afternoon at Hantz Field.

Live Stats (Friday 4/23 at Clarkson)
Live Video (Friday 4/23 at Clarkson)
Live Stats (Saturday at 4/24 at Union)
Live Video (Saturday at 4/24 at Union)

The Series: Union is 22-2 all-time against Clarkson dating back to 1996, but the Golden Knights have won the last two meetings, outscoring the Dutchwomen 37-19 in those two contests (2018-2019).

Key Stats for Clarkson (4-5 overall, 2-3 Liberty League): Named the Liberty League Offensive Performer of the Week, junior Sydney Roderick posted 22 points last week over the course of three games with six goals and 16 assists. Roderick leads the conference in assists per game (2.67 apg) and is sixth overall in points per contest. Behind Roderick, Kyrsten Stone (16-8-24), Grace Hagberg (23-0-23) and Madelynn Barnum (17-3-20) have each surpassed 20 points this year, with the latter two also combining for 54 draw controls. Clarkson will have to be prepared defensively against the high-scoring Dutchwomen. Anna Patterson leads the team with 10 caused turnovers, Sarah Duhaime has caused eight turnovers, and Rylee Ganter is the top player in terms of groundballs with 15.

Key Stats for Union (3-3 overall, 2-3 Liberty League): Senior Lindsay Gerrato leads the conference with 48 draw controls (8.00 dcpg) and also ranks third in points per contest (5.83) and fourth in goals per game (4.17) with 25 goals and 10 assists for 35 points. Sydney McParlton (21-4-25) and Grace Heiting (14-10-24) also contribute to the offense, as the Dutchwomen are averaging 17 goals per game and have scored at least 12 goals in every game in 2021. However, Union is also at the bottom of the Liberty League in goals allowed, giving up 15.67 per contest.

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Players Mentioned

#6 Sarah Duhaime: D; 5' 9"; Junior

#5 Grace Hagberg: M; 5' 1"; Sophomore

#24 Anna Patterson: D; 5' 6"; Sophomore

#3 Sydney Roderick: A; 5' 7"; Sophomore

#10 Kyrsten Stone: A; 4' 11"; Junior

#9 Rylee Ganter: M/D; 5' 8"; Freshman

#13 Madelynn Barnum: M; 5' 6"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#6 Sarah Duhaime
: 5' 9"; Junior
: D

#5 Grace Hagberg
: 5' 1"; Sophomore
: M

#24 Anna Patterson
: 5' 6"; Sophomore
: D

#3 Sydney Roderick
: 5' 7"; Sophomore
: A

#10 Kyrsten Stone
: 4' 11"; Junior
: A

#9 Rylee Ganter
: 5' 8"; Freshman
: M/D

#13 Madelynn Barnum
: 5' 6"; Freshman
: M