APRIL 2, 2025 | composed by STEVE ULRICH

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Headlines
M: Captains Overrule Generals
W: F&M, Gettysburg Meet For 72nd Time
Weekly Rankings
UWEC’s Werner Prospers
Players of the Week

Tuesday Scores of Note
M: Babson 19, UMass Boston 6
W: Endicott 21, Nichols 10; Plymouth State 16, Bridgewater State 10

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GAME OF THE DAY
1. Captains Overrule Generals, 18-13

“Following a back-and-forth battle in the first quarter, the fourth-ranked Christopher Newport men's lacrosse team took control of the contest over the final three frames as the Captains pulled away for an 18-13 victory over No. 10 Washington and Lee during a top-10 clash on Monday evening at Wilson Field.

Trailing by one after the first 15 minutes, CNU quickly flipped the script and carried a two-goal lead into halftime and a six-goal edge into the fourth quarter. Although the Generals scored a pair of late tallies to cut into their deficit, the Captains sustained at least a two-goal cushion over the final 31 minutes of regulation to seal the victory.”

» Of Note. “Overall, Christopher Newport's 18 goals marked the program's highest output against a top-10 foe in program history. Previously, the Captains had 17-goal eruptions in similar victories over Dickinson, Gettysburg, and Salisbury. With the victory, CNU improved to 12-1 on the season, while the setback dropped Washington and Lee to 8-3.”

» Stat Sheet. Eight Captains found the back of the net, led by Jamie Smith who scored four times. Kevin Miller added three goals and four assists for CNU. Hillis Burns tallied six times for W&L in a losing cause.

» CNU Recap, Box Score

GAME OF THE DAY
2. F&M, Gettysburg Meet For 72nd Time

It’s the most anticipated regular-season game on the Centennial Conference schedule, as No. 3 Gettysburg visits No. 5 Franklin & Marshall for the 72nd time since the rivals first met as varsity programs in 1977.

The Bullets (12) and the Diplomats (10) are the only two programs to win a CC title since 2002. Between them, they have combined for five national championships, eight other appearances in a national final, and 18 trips to the Final Four.

How close is the series? F&M leads 36-34-1, while Gettysburg has outscored the Diplomats by just 22 goals (709-687) in 71 contests.

Lauren Pittman (27-10-37) and Devyn Crone (18-19-37) lead the F&M offense, while the Bullets counter with Julia Daly (24-18-42) and Emily Crane (27-11-38).

» Watch LIVE at 7 p.m.

LACROSSE (M)
3. Six Stay the Same

The top six teams in DIII men’s lacrosse remained in their respective spots from last week as the latest polls were unveiled Monday.

» Conference Call (USA Lacrosse). NESCAC (6), Centennial (3), Liberty (3), CLC (2), MACC (2), MACF (1), NCAC (1), NEWMAC (1), ODAC (1), SUNYAC (1)

» Undefeated Teams. According to NCAA Statistics, there are four (4) undefeated teams remaining in DIII men’s lacrosse - Amherst, Elmhurst, Salisbury and Tufts.

» Non-Conference Records. NESCAC (34-6, 85.0); CCIW (37-12, 75.5); CLC (50-20, 71.4); Liberty (43-20, 68.3); Michigan (41-25, 62.1); Centennial (43-27, 61.4); NEWMAC (33-22, 60.0).

» Toughest Schedules. Denison 75.0; Gettysburg 73.7; Lynchburg 73.2; York 72.7; Williams 72.1; Hamilton 71.7; Tufts 71.6; Middlebury 71.4; Grove City 71.2; Albion 69.5.

» Games We’re Watching Today. #10 Wesleyan (5-2) at #6 Amherst (7-0);
#7 Gettysburg (6-2) at #19 York (6-3); Bates (7-3) at #8 Bowdoin (8-1);
Baldwin Wallace (7-4) at Mount Union (8-2); Transylvania (6-4) at Hanover (7-2);
Alma (7-2) at Kalamazoo (5-2).

» Conference Standings

LACROSSE (W)
4. On a Collision Course

Middlebury and Tufts continued on their collision course as the Panthers and Jumbos remain unbeaten overall and in NESCAC action. Gettysburg and Colby each made a one-spot move, while Franklin & Marshall slid to No. 5 in both rankings.

» Conference Call (USA Lacrosse). NESCAC (6), Centennial (2), Liberty (2), ODAC (2), CLC (1), E8 (1), MACC (1), MACF (1), NEWMAC (1), NJAC (1), SCIAC (1), WIAC (1)

» Undefeated Teams. According to NCAA Statistics, there are six (6) undefeated teams remaining in DIII women’s lacrosse - DeSales, John Carroll, Middlebury, Sewanee, St. John Fisher, and Tufts.

» Non-Conference Records. NESCAC (42-3, 93.3), Centennial (53-23, 69.7), NJAC (35-16, 68.6), SAA (40-20, 66.7), Little East (40-23, 63.5), NCAC (42-26, 61.8), C2C (25-17, 59.5).

» Toughest Schedules. Farmingdale State 76.5; Williams 76.1; Franklin & Marshall 75.0; Colby 74.6; Trinity CT 73.8; Willamette 73.7; Middlebury 72.7; Wesleyan CT 72.7.

» Games We’re Watching Today. Mary Washington (10-1) at #9 York (6-3);
#11 Amherst (6-2) at #8 Wesleyan (6-2); Swarthmore (8-2) at Muhlenberg (7-2);
North Central (6-2) at Calvin (6-3); Methodist (7-4) at Meredith (10-2); UW-River Falls (7-2) at UW-La Crosse (5-2).

» Conference Standings

FEATURE
5. UWEC’s Werner Prospers On Lacrosse Field

by Kristin Rose, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram

“UW-Eau Claire junior Reegan Werner has made her mark on the lacrosse field after breaking not one, but two records in a matchup against Edgewood College.

The Blugolds took down the Eagles on March 7 by a score of 25-3. Werner scored nine goals, breaking the previous school record of eight goals. She also tallied 12 points that game, breaking another previous record of 11 points.

Last season, Werner was named to the All-WIAC first team. She led the Blugolds with 43 goals and 62 points. She also led the team in ground balls, draw controls and caused turnovers.”

» What They’re Saying. “She is like a lighting bolt,” head coach Michael Rhodovi said. “She is full of energy and she puts the team on her back when she needs to. She is just a very positive force.” Rhodovi said it is an amazing feeling to coach players who hold school records. Werner is one of a few players on the roster who currently hold records. “It makes it so much easier to coach when you have players that you can tell them this is how it should be, and they just execute,” he said. “It is a real special bond.”

» Why It Matters. Werner said breaking a school record as a junior is motivating because she knows she has yet to reach her full potential. “It is definitely something I went Division III for,” she said. “To go out and make a name for myself, play with my teammates, have fun and still perform at a high level of competition.”

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HONORS
6. Players of the Week

Babson senior Clare Connolly was named the USA Lacrosse DIII Women’s Player of the Week. She dominated the draw in the Beavers’ 2-0 week, earning a career-best 21 in a 24-2 victory over Mount Holyoke, and winning 20 in a 27-6 triumph vs. Emerson. Lycoming’s Riley Block was named the IWLCA Offensive Player of the Week, after scoring 12 goals with two helpers last week. Williams’ Caroline Pratt earned Defensive honors, making 36 saves with a 70.6 save percentage in a 3-0 week.

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