Wednesday, March 22
New Britain, Conn.
3:00 PM
Quinnipiac University
at
Central Connecticut State
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Bobcats Round Out Non-Conference Play at Central Connecticut
3/21/2023 11:04:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
HAMDEN, Conn. — The Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse team rounds out its 2023 non-conference slate on Wednesday afternoon, taking on Central Connecticut State on Wednesday afternoon in New Britain.
It is the final game of a three-game road slate before the Bobcats return home on Saturday afternoon to host Marist.
GAMEDAY INFO
Matchup: Quinnipiac (3-4) at Central Connecticut (1-3)
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: New Britain, Conn.
Broadcast: NEC Front Row
LAST TIME OUT
Emily Feeney recorded a hat trick in a four-point outing, while Desiree Kleberg and Sophia Iaccino added three points each, but the Bobcats fell to Villanova 16-12 on Saturday morning in Philadelphia.
The Bobcats were within a goal of its Big East opposition midway through the third quarter, but the Wildcats scored the next to take control. Quinnipiac's defense forced 18 Wildcat turnovers, but was unable to overcome 20 of their own.
ABOUT THE BLUE DEVILS
Central Connecticut enters Wednesday's matchup 1-3 on the year, defeating Delaware State 10-8 in their lone victory. The Blue Devils most recently fell to Wagner 16-4 in its NEC opener on Saturday in New Britain.
Olivia Gianakos has nine goals and 10 total points on the year, while Talie Richardson and Lauren Valluzzi are tied for second on the team with four each. Kya Risher has started all four games in the cage, recording a 14.07 goals-against average and .434 save percentage.
SERIES HISTORY
This will be the 17th matchup between the squads dating back to 2001. The teams last meet in 2017, when the Bobcats knocked off Central 10-9 on Feb. 18, 2017 in New Haven. The Bobcats have won five of seven road contests in the series.
IN THE RANKINGS
The Bobcats' defense enters the week as one of the best in the league, sitting third in clearing percentage (.855) and save percentage (.475), while they are fourth in caused turnovers per game (9.29).
Quinnipiac also sits fourth in free-positions, converting on 40.8 percent of its eight-meter opportunities.
For an inside look at the Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse program, be sure to follow them on social media @QU_WLAX or go to gobobcats.com/wlax.
It is the final game of a three-game road slate before the Bobcats return home on Saturday afternoon to host Marist.
GAMEDAY INFO
Matchup: Quinnipiac (3-4) at Central Connecticut (1-3)
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: New Britain, Conn.
Broadcast: NEC Front Row
LAST TIME OUT
Emily Feeney recorded a hat trick in a four-point outing, while Desiree Kleberg and Sophia Iaccino added three points each, but the Bobcats fell to Villanova 16-12 on Saturday morning in Philadelphia.
The Bobcats were within a goal of its Big East opposition midway through the third quarter, but the Wildcats scored the next to take control. Quinnipiac's defense forced 18 Wildcat turnovers, but was unable to overcome 20 of their own.
ABOUT THE BLUE DEVILS
Central Connecticut enters Wednesday's matchup 1-3 on the year, defeating Delaware State 10-8 in their lone victory. The Blue Devils most recently fell to Wagner 16-4 in its NEC opener on Saturday in New Britain.
Olivia Gianakos has nine goals and 10 total points on the year, while Talie Richardson and Lauren Valluzzi are tied for second on the team with four each. Kya Risher has started all four games in the cage, recording a 14.07 goals-against average and .434 save percentage.
SERIES HISTORY
This will be the 17th matchup between the squads dating back to 2001. The teams last meet in 2017, when the Bobcats knocked off Central 10-9 on Feb. 18, 2017 in New Haven. The Bobcats have won five of seven road contests in the series.
IN THE RANKINGS
The Bobcats' defense enters the week as one of the best in the league, sitting third in clearing percentage (.855) and save percentage (.475), while they are fourth in caused turnovers per game (9.29).
Quinnipiac also sits fourth in free-positions, converting on 40.8 percent of its eight-meter opportunities.
For an inside look at the Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse program, be sure to follow them on social media @QU_WLAX or go to gobobcats.com/wlax.
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