Bucknell University Athletics
Saturday, March 13
Lewisburg, Pa.
1 p.m.
Bucknell University
vs
Lafayette
Photo by: Marc Hagemeier
Women's Lacrosse Hosts Lafayette for Patriot League Opener
3/10/2021 12:00:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
Lafayette (0-1, 0-1 PL) vs. Bucknell (0-1, 0-0 PL)
When: Saturday, March 13 – 1 p.m.Â
Where: Graham Field – Lewisburg, Pa.
Internet Video: ESPN+
Live Stats: BucknellBison.com
Follow on Twitter: @Bucknell_WLAX
Bucknell Spectator Policy: BucknellBison.com
 Bucknell at a Glance
• Bucknell was edged by St. Bonaventure, 11-10, in overtime in its season opener on March 6. Katie Wendell enjoyed a breakout game, tallying a career-high five points (4g-1a).
• The Bison posted a 3-5 (0-0 PL) record during their abbreviated 2020 campaign. Their victories were over Sacred Heart (18-9), Binghamton (16-9) and Campbell (13-10).
• In 2019, Bucknell went 4-13 (2-7 PL) and placed ninth in the Patriot League.
• In senior Eve Calabria, the Bison returned their top point producer from both 2020 (16g-14a) and 2019 (14g-20a). They lost three of their top five point producers from 2020 and three of their top five point producers from 2019 to graduation; like Calabria, Caroline Walsh (4th with 10g-3a in 2020) and Julia Bradbury (5th with 17g-3a in 2019) are each back for her senior year.
• Bucknell returned the majority of its defensive core in senior Gabby Walsh, juniors Eva Macris and Abby Neff and sophomore Ella Payer. They need to replace Jessie Britton, a two-time Academic All-Patriot League pick who started all 41 of the Bison's games over her final three seasons in Lewisburg.
• Bucknell's three goalies returned for 2021. A year ago, senior Lauren Kinnee and junior Caitlin Tucker each saw time in net as the Bison looked to replace four-year starter Jamisen DeWitt.
• Bucknell welcomed 13 newcomers ahead of the 2021 campaign; the newcomers hail from eight different states: Connecticut (3), Pennsylvania (3), New York (2), California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina and Texas. This is the second-straight year the Bison welcomed an incoming class of "lucky" 13.
• Bradbury, Macris, Kali Peeples and Mason Rode are serving as team captains this year.
• Jackie Dando is in her second season as head coach. She spent the previous seven years at Lebanon Valley College, posting an 82-49 overall record and a 41-14 conference ledger. Lebanon Valley qualified for the MAC Commonwealth Conference in each of her seven seasons as head coach, culminating with the program's first league championship and NCAA Division III tournament berth in 2019.
Category Leaders
• Goals: Four Tied (2)
• Assists: Katie Wendell (4) – 1st in NCAA in assists/game (4.00)
• Points: Katie Wendell (5)
• Shots: Julia Bradbury and Laurel McHale (6)
• Ground balls: Lauren Kinnee (5) – t-6th in NCAA in ground balls/game (5.00)
• Caused turnovers: Julia Bradbury (2)
• Draw controls: Three Tied (3)
• Save Percentage: Lauren Kinnee (.450)
• Goals Against Average: Lauren Kinnee (10.00)
• Saves: Lauren Kinnee (9)
 Lafayette at a Glance
• Lafayette opened its 2021 campaign with a 12-9 loss to Holy Cross on March 6.
• The Leopards, who were picked to finish 10th in the 2021 Patriot League Preseason Poll, went 4-3 (0-0 PL) during their abbreviated 2020 campaign. They posted a 5-12 (1-8 PL) record in 2019.
• Lafayette leads the all-time series with Bucknell, 34-7.
• In their most recent meeting in 2019, Lillie Hunt netted a wraparound goal to propel the Bison to a 16-15 overtime victory over the Leopards. Hunt's golden goal capped a furious comeback that saw Bucknell score five of the game's final six goals to overcome a late three-strike deficit.
• Kali Peeples (3g-1a), Eve Calabria (4a), Morgan Steinhacker (3g), Tegan Warren (3g) and Hunt (2g-1a) all reached the three-point threshold while Jamisen DeWitt was strong in net, making 10 saves; over the course of the contest, she turned aside five free-position bids.
A Look Ahead
• The Bison host Patriot League power Loyola (Md.) on Saturday, March 20. The opening draw is set for 1 p.m.
Note for NCAA rankings: Statistical rankings as of Monday, March 8 (through games played on Sunday, March 7)
When: Saturday, March 13 – 1 p.m.Â
Where: Graham Field – Lewisburg, Pa.
Internet Video: ESPN+
Live Stats: BucknellBison.com
Follow on Twitter: @Bucknell_WLAX
Bucknell Spectator Policy: BucknellBison.com
 Bucknell at a Glance
• Bucknell was edged by St. Bonaventure, 11-10, in overtime in its season opener on March 6. Katie Wendell enjoyed a breakout game, tallying a career-high five points (4g-1a).
• The Bison posted a 3-5 (0-0 PL) record during their abbreviated 2020 campaign. Their victories were over Sacred Heart (18-9), Binghamton (16-9) and Campbell (13-10).
• In 2019, Bucknell went 4-13 (2-7 PL) and placed ninth in the Patriot League.
• In senior Eve Calabria, the Bison returned their top point producer from both 2020 (16g-14a) and 2019 (14g-20a). They lost three of their top five point producers from 2020 and three of their top five point producers from 2019 to graduation; like Calabria, Caroline Walsh (4th with 10g-3a in 2020) and Julia Bradbury (5th with 17g-3a in 2019) are each back for her senior year.
• Bucknell returned the majority of its defensive core in senior Gabby Walsh, juniors Eva Macris and Abby Neff and sophomore Ella Payer. They need to replace Jessie Britton, a two-time Academic All-Patriot League pick who started all 41 of the Bison's games over her final three seasons in Lewisburg.
• Bucknell's three goalies returned for 2021. A year ago, senior Lauren Kinnee and junior Caitlin Tucker each saw time in net as the Bison looked to replace four-year starter Jamisen DeWitt.
• Bucknell welcomed 13 newcomers ahead of the 2021 campaign; the newcomers hail from eight different states: Connecticut (3), Pennsylvania (3), New York (2), California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina and Texas. This is the second-straight year the Bison welcomed an incoming class of "lucky" 13.
• Bradbury, Macris, Kali Peeples and Mason Rode are serving as team captains this year.
• Jackie Dando is in her second season as head coach. She spent the previous seven years at Lebanon Valley College, posting an 82-49 overall record and a 41-14 conference ledger. Lebanon Valley qualified for the MAC Commonwealth Conference in each of her seven seasons as head coach, culminating with the program's first league championship and NCAA Division III tournament berth in 2019.
Category Leaders
• Goals: Four Tied (2)
• Assists: Katie Wendell (4) – 1st in NCAA in assists/game (4.00)
• Points: Katie Wendell (5)
• Shots: Julia Bradbury and Laurel McHale (6)
• Ground balls: Lauren Kinnee (5) – t-6th in NCAA in ground balls/game (5.00)
• Caused turnovers: Julia Bradbury (2)
• Draw controls: Three Tied (3)
• Save Percentage: Lauren Kinnee (.450)
• Goals Against Average: Lauren Kinnee (10.00)
• Saves: Lauren Kinnee (9)
 Lafayette at a Glance
• Lafayette opened its 2021 campaign with a 12-9 loss to Holy Cross on March 6.
• The Leopards, who were picked to finish 10th in the 2021 Patriot League Preseason Poll, went 4-3 (0-0 PL) during their abbreviated 2020 campaign. They posted a 5-12 (1-8 PL) record in 2019.
• Lafayette leads the all-time series with Bucknell, 34-7.
• In their most recent meeting in 2019, Lillie Hunt netted a wraparound goal to propel the Bison to a 16-15 overtime victory over the Leopards. Hunt's golden goal capped a furious comeback that saw Bucknell score five of the game's final six goals to overcome a late three-strike deficit.
• Kali Peeples (3g-1a), Eve Calabria (4a), Morgan Steinhacker (3g), Tegan Warren (3g) and Hunt (2g-1a) all reached the three-point threshold while Jamisen DeWitt was strong in net, making 10 saves; over the course of the contest, she turned aside five free-position bids.
A Look Ahead
• The Bison host Patriot League power Loyola (Md.) on Saturday, March 20. The opening draw is set for 1 p.m.
Note for NCAA rankings: Statistical rankings as of Monday, March 8 (through games played on Sunday, March 7)
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