Lady Flames Welcome Louisville for a Thursday Matchup
3/20/2024 11:09:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Liberty women's lacrosse team prepares for a Thursday afternoon meeting with Louisville. First draw is set for noon from the Liberty Lacrosse Field.
Liberty (3-5) looks to respond from a 12-5 loss at Arizona State on March 13 when it takes on Louisville (4-5) Thursday. The Lady Flames were handled in the first half against the Sun Devils, getting outscored 10-2. Liberty answered, finding its game with a 3-2 scoring advantage in the second half.
Nearing the midway point of the 2024 season, Liberty looks for key production from its midfielders, primarily in controlling the possession by winning draw controls. Katie Colavito (36 draw controls), Mackenzie Lehman (30) and Olivia Glaze (11 draw controls) have stood out this season. The Lady Flames look toward their depth including Katie Rodriguez, Kendall Coss and Ava Menna for added production.
Liberty meets Louisville for the first time in program history on Thursday.
Lady Flames News & Notes
Liberty (3-5) looks to respond from a 12-5 loss at Arizona State on March 13 when it takes on Louisville (4-5) Thursday. The Lady Flames were handled in the first half against the Sun Devils, getting outscored 10-2. Liberty answered, finding its game with a 3-2 scoring advantage in the second half.
Nearing the midway point of the 2024 season, Liberty looks for key production from its midfielders, primarily in controlling the possession by winning draw controls. Katie Colavito (36 draw controls), Mackenzie Lehman (30) and Olivia Glaze (11 draw controls) have stood out this season. The Lady Flames look toward their depth including Katie Rodriguez, Kendall Coss and Ava Menna for added production.
Liberty meets Louisville for the first time in program history on Thursday.
Lady Flames News & Notes
- Liberty leads the country with 16.25 caused turnovers per game and with 130 total caused turnovers. Midfielder Katie Colavito leads Liberty with 19 caused turnovers.
- The Lady Flames rank No. 3 in the nation with 23.35 ground balls per game and No. 6 in the country with 186 total ground balls. Defender Madeleine Klunder leads the team with 20 ground balls.
- Liberty looks for steady production from its goalkeepers. Three goalkeepers, Taylor Gallarello, Mara Tellers and Rachel Hines, have made starts for Liberty.
- The Lady Flames hope to convert more of their chances this season. Liberty ranks No. 20 in the nation in shots per game (33.00) and No. 21 in shots on goal per game (24.25) but ranks No. 57 nationally in scoring with 12.13 goals per game.
- Free position is one area Liberty looks to capitalize on. The Lady Flames slot in at No. 15 in the country with 54 free position attempts but stand at No. 98 nationally with a .370 conversion rate.
- Liberty has shared the wealth in terms of goal scoring. Six Lady Flames, led by Mackenzie Lehman with 18, have netted double-digit goals this season.
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