Smith College Lacrosse Game Notes
Game 11	Smith (8-2, 0-1) at Emerson (3-5, 1-0)
Date / Time	Saturday, April 1, 2017 | 11:00 a.m.
Location	Rotch Field - Boston, Mass.
Series History	Emerson leads 3-0. Last Meeting: Smith 11 Emerson 19: April 2, 2016
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Team Information	Smith / Emerson
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THE SERIES
The game marks the fourth meeting between the two programs, dating back to the first contest during the 2014 season - a 21-11 Emerson victory. The Lions lead the all-time series 3-0.

LAST MEETING
Despite six goals from sophomore Julia Hamilton (Williamstown, Mass./Deerfield Academy), the Smith College lacrosse team dropped a NEWMAC contest to Emerson College, 19-11, on April 2, 2016. Senior Guerin Morissette finished with five goals, while junior Meredith Weber and freshman Emily Quinn each added four for the visitors.

SCOUTING THE LIONS
Emerson looks to start 2-0 in conference play Saturday against Smith. The Lions earned a 14-11 win over Mount Holyoke in the NEWMAC opener Wednesday evening. In that game, senior Meredith Weber potted six goals and added a season-high 14 draw control wins. Emerson is led on the offensive end by Weber who has 31 goals, seven assists for 38 points in 2017. Goalkeeper Kristina Modica tops the NEWMAC with 80 saves and owns a .444 save percentage and 12.50 goals against average. Emerson was picked to finish 5th in the NEWMAC Preseason Coaches' Poll.

SCOUTING THE PIONEERS
The Smith College lacrosse team looks for a win against Emerson for the first time in program history. The Pioneers are coming off an 11-3 loss to Wheaton Wednesday in the NEWMAC opener for both teams. In that game, junior Caroline Myran (Philadelphia, Pa./Germantown Friends School) tallied two goals to go along with one ground ball and one caused turnover. Sophomore Chloe Harris (Alexandria, Va./West Potomac) leads the NEWMAC in goals (34) and points (54) and is second with 21 assists while junior goalkeeper Sarah price ranks first in the conference in save percentage (.523) and saves (80). The Pioneers were picked to finish 8th in the NEWMAC Preseason Coaches' Poll.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Harris is six assists away from the school record for assists in a season (26)
• Junior Julia Hamilton (Williamstown, Mass./Deerfield Academy ) needs 11 goals for 100 in her career
• Price is two wins away from the school record for most wins in a season.

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