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CU Women's Lacrosse Preview - vs. William Smith/Ithaca (3/20-21)

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Bella Doyle

Women's Lacrosse | 3/19/2026 1:19:00 PM

Some of the best overall records in the Liberty League will meet this weekend in Potsdam, as the Clarkson University Women's Lacrosse team hosts William Smith College on Friday and then takes on Ithaca College on Saturday.

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The Series: Clarkson is 2-23 all-time against the Herons, winning regular season games against William Smith in 2016 and 2018. Since Ithaca joined the Liberty League, the Knights are 0-8 against the Bombers, including a 17-11 loss last year.

Key Stats for Clarkson (6-1, 1-0 Liberty League): Junior Gabby Cranfield ranks in the top 10 nationally in assists per game (3.43) and in the top 20 nationally in points per game (6.14), figures that are the top numbers in the Liberty League so far. Classmate Makenna Cassin has already produced 18 caused turnovers just short of the midway mark of the 2026 season, putting her within striking distance of the single-season program record of 32, last reached by Madelynn Barnum two years ago.

Key Stats for William Smith (5-1, 1-0 Liberty League): Ranked in the top 10 in the national polls, William Smith has a diverse offense with plenty of options. Kira Fulton leads the team in scoring with 17 points (11-6-17), but both Taryn Luzi and Grace Rund have also contributed 11 goals this year. Rund tops the Liberty League in draw controls per game (7.50), having won 45 already this year. Janey Sypeck is busy defensively with 17 caused turnovers and 12 groundballs.

Key Stats for Ithaca (4-1, 1-0 Liberty League): Lily Cody fills up a stat sheet for the Bombers, ranking second in the conference in draw controls per game (7.40) and leading the league in shots per game (11.20). She also averages 3.40 goals per game and 3.80 points per game, as well as contributing nine caused turnovers and 16 groundballs. Kelly Augeri ranks second in the conference in points per game (4.60) thanks to 15 goals and eight assists for 23 points.
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Players Mentioned

Madelynn Barnum

#13 Madelynn Barnum

M
5' 6"
Graduate Student
Makenna Cassin

#33 Makenna Cassin

A/M
5' 5"
Junior
Gabby Cranfield

#23 Gabby Cranfield

A
5' 5"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Madelynn Barnum

#13 Madelynn Barnum

5' 6"
Graduate Student
M
Makenna Cassin

#33 Makenna Cassin

5' 5"
Junior
A/M
Gabby Cranfield

#23 Gabby Cranfield

5' 5"
Junior
A