NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – The Smith College lacrosse team (2-13, 0-6) wraps up the season when it hosts regionally-ranked Wheaton (10-6, 6-0) for a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) contest on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
Last Meeting: Wheaton left Northampton with a 13-5 victory on April 6, 2013.
The Series: The Lyons hold a 24-14 advantage and have claimed the last seven, including the 2012 ECAC Division III New England Championship game. Smith's most recent win was a 10-7 triumph in the 2007 NEWMAC quarterfinals.
Fast Facts: Wheaton clinched its second consecutive NEWMAC regular season crown on Tuesday when the Lyons defeated Springfield 11-9…the Lyons are 14-0 in the NEWMAC regular season since April 17, 2012…Allie Bush is 34th in the nation with 28 assists…Wheaton entered the week with a NEWMAC-leading 9.40 caused turnovers per game and 214 points…
Merric Kallfelz (North Easton, Mass./Oliver Ames) leads the conference with 155 saves on the season and 76 in NEWMAC contests...Smith is outscoring its NEWMAC foes 19-12 in free position goals…
Rachel Silveria (Dunstable, Mass./Groton-Dunstable) leads the way with 18 draw controls in conference action…
Jessica Lillquist (East Lyme, Conn./East Lyme) is averaging 2.5 points per NEWMAC game…
Kate Detrick (Petaluma, Calif./Sonoma Academy),
Adrienne Horne (Appleton, Maine/Camden Hills) and
Merric Kallfelz (North Easton, Mass./Oliver Ames) will be honored prior to the contest for their contributions to Smith Athletics and the Smith Lacrosse program.
