LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon Women's Lacrosse is on the road once again this weekend as the team heads west to take on conference rival Corban University in what will be the first official game between the two squads.
OPPONENT
Corban Warriors (1-1)
WHERE
Salem, Ore.
WHEN
Saturday, March 5 - 1 p.m.
Opening Draw
• The Mountaineers (1-4) are coming off their first tournament of the season, competing at the Whitman Classic last weekend.
• Eastern is just two games into what is a six-game road trip and plays its first NAIA opponent this weekend.
• Following the lone weekend match-up at Corban, EOU will head to Boise, Idaho next weekend to compete at the Boise State Tournament.
How to Watch/Follow
• Live video for this weekend's games through the Mountie Sports Network at www.eousports.com/watch. The broadcast will be covered by Corban and will be Pay-Per-View at a price of $7.95.
• Live stats coverage will be available by clicking the respective link above or by going to the EOU Women's Lacrosse schedule page.
• All home games this year will be webcast on the Mountie Sports Network at www.EOUSports.com/watch. All EOU home games will be Pay-Per-View and can be purchased for $7.95 per game. Fans can also purchase an Eastern Oregon All-Access pass to watch all 2021-22 EOU home sporting events for $100.
• Livestreams for all home games will begin 15 minutes prior to the opening draw.
• Live stats coverage for EOU Women's Lacrosse home games this season can be accessed at www.eousports.com/livestats.
Story Lines
• The Mountaineers will play their first NAIA opponent of the season this weekend.
• EOU will look to snap a four-game skid this weekend as well.
• Compared to Corban who has played just two official games, EOU has five under its belt.
Quick Hits
Last Time Out
• The Mountaineers went 0-2 at the Whitman Classic, falling to Whitman, 20-4, and Whitworth, 13-11.
• Against the Blues,
Madisson Hoyt scored two goals to pace the offense.
• Against the Pirates,
Kate McAfee racked up a career best four goals, while
Sydney Vopat added three.
• In net,
Brooklynn Wright tallied 19 saves for the weekend.
Previously Against the Warriors
• This weekend's contest will be the first official game between EOU and Corban.
• In three exhibition matches last year, the Warriors defeated the Mounties by final scores of 19-5, 18-4, and 17-5.
Scouting the Warriors
• Corban has played just two official games and is 1-1 on the year. They have played just one home game and are 0-1.
• Offensively, the Warriors have scored 28 goals earlyon and have six assists. They average a.538 shot percentage and a .846 shot on goal percentage.
• The Warriors have scored six free position goals and have won 18 draw controls so far.
• Defensively, Corban has surrendered 17 goals on the year, with seven being free position goals. They have caused six turnovers but have given up 27 turnovers on the year so far.
• Sydney Davis leads the offense with eight goals on the year and is shooting .444 overall. She has a .778 SOG percentage.
• Josie Brence is second in points with six on four goals and a team-high two assists. She has .500 shot percentage and a .875 SOG percentage.
• Megan Lia and Meredith Pinkerton are tied for third in points with five, respectively. Pinkerton is also tied for the team lead in draw controls with five.
• Devyn Davis is also tied for the team lead in draw controls with five as well. She has three points on two goals and one assist.
• Payton Nuse has started both games in net. She has 17 saves on the year and a .500 save percentage.
Up Next
• The Mountaineers will head to Boise, Idaho next weekend for the Boise State Tournament, March 12-13. EOU will face two NCAA Division I club teams in Weber State and Boise State.
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