Lacrosse To Play Final Home Games Against Stanford and California This Weekend

BOULDER — The 22^nd-ranked University of Colorado women's lacrosse team will play at Kittredge Field one last time this season as the Buffaloes host No. 18 Stanford and California this weekend.

First up will be the No. 18 Stanford Cardinal on Friday, April 12. That game will be at 4 p.m. Then on Sunday, April 14, the Buffs will host California at 3 p.m. CU will also recognize its seniors prior to the game.

HOW TO WATCH: Both games will be broadcast live on Pac-12 Networks. Live stats, as well as a link to the broadcast stream, are available at https://buffs.me/2V9U0pu.

PROMOTIONS: On Friday, fans who wear CU colors will receive 15% off clothing (excluding Rip'n'Chip apparel) at the team store (located on the northwest corner of the field).
Sunday will be "Carnival at Kitt" as there will be games, face painting and a rock-climbing wall.

ABOUT THE BUFFS: The Buffs are 7-5 overall and are 6-1 in Pac-12 Conference play. They are currently ranked 22nd in the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association poll.

Senior Miranda Stinson leads the Pac-12 in goals (44) and points (56). In conference games, she is also the leader in both categories with 35 goals and 42 points. Nationally, she ranks 14th in goals and 23rd in points. She is averaging the third best NCAA mark in shots per game (9.00), and is fourth in shots on goal per game (6.50).

Another senior, Samantha Nemirov, is second on the team with 31 goals, which ranks fourth in the conference. There are three other Buffs with at least 10 goals this season: Sadie Grozier (21), Charlie Rudy (15) and Sophie Castillo (12). Stinson is the team leader in draw controls with 42, while Kate Burnside is second (32) and Eliza Cahill is third (29).

Julia Lisella has started in 11 games for the Buffs and has a 6-5 record on the year. She is allowing 9.27 goals against, which is 15^th in the NCAA, and has a .495 save percentage, which is 19th in the NCAA. The Buffs have forced 127 opponent turnovers, which is second in the Pac-12. Stinson again leads the team with 18 caused turnovers, while Olivia Aschman is second with 15. Macaul Mellor is third with 12.

ABOUT THE CARDINAL: Stanford is 9-4 overall and owns a 4-3 mark in conference play. The Cardinal is currently ranked 18^th in the IWLCA poll. SU has lost twice to Southern California during league play, while the other loss is to CU.

Leading the team is Ali Baiocco, who has recorded 37 goals and 16 assists for 53 points. She also has 20 ground balls and nine caused turnovers. Second on the team in points is Katherin Gjertsen, who has 37 points (28 goals and nine assists). In the draw circle, Julia Massaro leads the way with 69, while Genesis Lucero is second with 47.

Trudie Grattan has played all 13 games for the Cardinal and is allowing 9.60 goals per game while recording a .502 save percentage.

THE SERIES: Stanford has the lead in the all-time series against the Buffs, owning a 7-5 advantage. The Cardinal won the first six meetings before the Buffs won four straight (2017-18). The two teams have split the last two meetings. SU defeated the Buffs in the 2018 Pac-12 Tournament championship game, while the Buffs recorded a 20-13 win over the Cardinal on March 8 to open the Pac-12 season.

ABOUT THE BEARS: California enters the week with a 6-8 record and is 3-4 in Pac-12 play. The Bears have defeated Arizona State twice during league play, and have a win against Oregon.

Kirsten Swanson has been the team's leader in points, recording 31 goals and eight assists for 39 points. Second is Caroline Corzel, who has 34 points (29 goals and five assists). Eliza Christman has a team-high 65 draw controls this season.

In goal, Jenny Wilkens has played in all but 77:15 minutes. She is averaging 12.72 goals against and a .409 save percentage. Kendal Swenson is the team leader in caused turnovers with 18, while Ella Annest has 12.

THE SERIES: Colorado owns a 5-2 lead in the all-time series against the Bears. Cal took the first two meetings in 2014 and 2015, but since then, it has been all Buffs. CU took the first meeting this season in Berkeley, Calif., 17-11.

UP NEXT: The Buffs will wrap-up the regular season schedule on Friday, April 19, at Oregon.

Lacrosse To Play Final Home Games Against Stanford and California This Weekend

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Players Mentioned

Olivia Aschman

Kate Burnside

Eliza Cahill

Sophie Castillo

Sadie Grozier

Julia Lisella

Macaul Mellor

Samantha Nemirov

Charlie Rudy

Miranda Stinson