ALAMOSA, Colo. – The Adams State University's women's lacrosse team is set to kick off their 2018 regular season this weekend, February 24 and 25, at the ASU Lacrosse Field. The first match-up versus Colorado Mesa University is scheduled on Saturday at 12 P.M., while Sunday's competition is set for 3 P.M. versus University of Colorado – Colorado Springs.
Recently in ASU Women's Lacrosse:
A few weeks ago, the women's lacrosse team was chosen to finish tenth in the 2018 preseason coaches poll with only 15 total points. The poll was voted on by the conference's ten head coaches who were unable to vote for their own team. Coming in first place and tallying 78 points was the Lindenwood Lions. Last season, the Lions earned the title of RMAC Champions, going undefeated in regular season.
About Colorado Mesa:
The Mavericks of Colorado Mesa University were chosen third in the RMAC preseason coaches' poll directly behind Lindenwood, the regular season champions, and Regis, the RMAC tournament champions. In their most recent competition, they took on the Skyhawks of Fort Lewis on their home turf. In a close match-up, the Mavs walked away with a razor thin win of 17-16, leading to a 1-0 start to their 2018 season.
Last Meeting:
Last season, the Grizzlies met the Mavs in Grand Junction in one of their first games of the season. In a tough competition, Colorado Mesa dominated with sensational defense and unbelievable offense, outscoring Adams State 20-3. The Grizzlies took on the Mavs once more in their regular season play at home; however, fell again with a final score of 1-16. Despite the losses,
Cera Cyester and
Jessica Hammer lead the team in scoring in both match-ups.
About UCCS:
The Mountain Lions were recently chosen to finish ninth in the preseason coaches' poll, one spot higher than the Grizzlies. In their latest games, UCCS traveled to Florida to compete in a few preseason match-ups against Ave Maria, Palm Beach Atlantic, and Saint Leo. With final scores of 21-8, 27-11, and 3-17, respectively, the Mountain Lions returned to Colorado with a 2-1 overall record.
Last Meeting:
The Grizzlies met the Mountain Lions twice last year in regular RMAC play. Early in the season, Adams' inability to defend UCCS's star player, Vanessa Nelson, led to a 9-12 loss. The Mountain Lions made their way to Alamosa towards the end of the season, where the Grizzlies took over and tallied their second win on the season. With a final score of 8-6,
Cera Cyester and
Jessica Hammer continued to lead the team with three and two goals, respectively.
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