Clinton, S.C. – The Presbyterian College lacrosse team welcomes Wofford to Bailey Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, March 31, for a 3 pm game. It will be the second meeting between the two teams this season, with PC earning a 16-9 win in Spartanburg on February 25.
Matchup: Presbyterian (2-4) vs Wofford (0-6)
Date: Wednesday, March 31
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Site: Bailey Memorial Stadium | Clinton, SC
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Twitter: @PCWomensLax
Scouting the opponents | Series History
Wofford has dropped all six matches this season but was tied with Kennesaw State, 9-9, at halftime of their last game (March 26). The Owls surged in the second half to win 25-13, but Wofford had six different players score a goal in the setback. On the season, Elisabeth Ralph leads the Terriers offensively with 15 points (14g, 1a) with Olivia Abe's 13 points (4g, 9a) close behind.
The Blue Hose are 2-1 against Wofford all-time after picking up a road win earlier this season. Presbyterian saw a five-goal lead vanish as the Terriers scored three-unanswered entering the half to make it an 8-6 game. However, PC pulled away with a 5-0 run late in the game to earn the 16-9 win in Spartanburg. Sophomore
Abby Edmisten recorded a collegiate-best six points (4g, 2a). Senior
Kara DiClemente was named the Big South's Defensive Player of the Week (March 2) after collecting a career-high five ground balls, causing three turnovers and scoring four points (3g, 1a).
Wofford is 1-0 at Bailey Memorial Stadium after escaping with a 14-13 victory on February 16, 2019.
Last Time Out
Presbyterian used a strong second half to earn a 14-7 win at Lee on Saturday, March 27. After being tied 5-5, the Blue Hose outscored the Flames 9-2 in the second half to pick up the road win.
Kelly Hyman led the team offensively with five goals, while
Abby Edmisten recorded four goals.
Notables
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Sarah Marshall sits at 105 career points (78g, 27a) which has the senior just five points and two goals from ranking inside PC's top-5 for those categories.
- Marshall has active streaks of 23 games (goal) and 28 games (point).
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Abby Edmisten's six points (4G-2A) against Wofford (2/25/21) bested her previous collegiate-high of four points. The sophomore also set a collegiate-best with her 11th goal of the season last game.
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Kelly Hyman leads the team with 15 goals, while
Sarah Marshall leads the team with 19 points (12g, 7a) on the year.
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Eric Clakeley enters his second season as the head coach of the Presbyterian College lacrosse team. In his first season at the helm, the Pennsylvania native went 2-5 before the season was cut short due to COVID-19.
Captains
Two of the most experienced players in seniors
Kelly Hyman and
Sarah Marshall will serve as the team's captains for the 2021 season.
Schedule Changes
Presbyterian's home game against Lander has been rescheduled as a road game on April 10 at 5 pm in Greenwood.