Greenville, S.C. – The Furman women's lacrosse team begins its season-ending two-game road trip on Wednesday evening when it travels to Spartanburg for a 6 p.m. opening draw against the Wofford Terriers at Gibbs Stadium.
Fans can follow the action on www.furmanpaladins.com via live stats. The game is being streamed via paid subscription on ESPN+. Updates will also be posted on the Furman women's lacrosse Twitter page (@FUWlax).
The Paladins (8-7, 5-2 Big South) played their final home game of the regular season on Saturday and earned a 22-16 victory over Gardner-Webb. Furman's 22-goal performance tied the program record for most in a single game, matching the original mark set back on April 20, 2019 in a 22-0 victory over Howard in Greenville. The Paladins, who forced Gardner-Webb into 15 turnovers, also set two program records with 48 shots and 29 draws. Furman held a 29-13 advantage in draws and 18-15 in ground balls.
Offensively,
Anna Roser and
Sophie Shaw both compiled a team-leading eight points in the win. Shaw's eight points were a career high highlighted by a career best six goals. Roser tied her career high of eight points and dished out a career best four assists.
Meagan Beal compiled seven points on five goals and two assists.
Hannah Dintino scored twice and won a career high 11 draws.
Molly Faul picked up a career high four ground balls and
Andrea Fisher caused two turnovers. In goal,
Lily Rathbun finished with seven saves and three ground balls.
Wofford is currently 6-9 overall and 3-4 in the Big South after falling 18-10 at High Point last Saturday. The Terriers are under the direction of first-year head coach Jessie Aguglia.
Wednesday's matchup represents the sixth all-time meeting between the Paladins and Wofford. Furman has won each of the previous five contests, dating back to 2018, including a 20-11 victory last season in Greenville.
The Paladins wrap up the regular season on Saturday, April 29 when they travel to Clinton, S.C. for a 1 p.m. opening draw at Presbyterian.