WLAX: No. 16 UConn to Honor Class of 2022 for Senior Day vs. Villanova
STORRS, Conn. - Heading into the homestretch of the season, the No. 16 UConn women's lacrosse team will honor its nine-member class of 2022 as it hosts Villanova for Senior Day on Saturday, April 16. Opening draw from Morrone Stadium is scheduled for 1 p.m.
The class of 2022 has helped UConn to a 30-22 record over the last four years, and a 38-31 mark over the last five seasons. This season, UConn is off to one of its best starts in program history at 10-2 and is poised to make another deep postseason run. Seniors Grace Coon, Lia LaPrise, Landyn White, Julia Ozimek, Gillian Haverty, Jordan Coulon, and fifth-years Stephanie Palmucci, Katherine Parker, and Sydney Watson will be honored in a pregame ceremony.
Watson had another milestone day last Saturday, breaking the program's career scoring record (167) and broke her own single-game draw control record (20) against then-No. 8 Denver. The senior now holds five school records (career goals, career draw controls, single-season draw controls, single-game draw controls, single-game goals).
SCOUTING VILLANOVA
Villanova dropped its opening BIG EAST contests to Georgetown and Marquette and stands at 4-9 overall. Caroline Curnal leads the Wildcats in goals (31), points (36) and draw controls (101). Sydney Pappas follows with 24 goals and 27 points. Alexa Moro has played almost every minute in net and ranks second in the BIG EAST in saves per game (9.08). Libby McKenna is one of the top midfielders in the conference and owns a stat line of 18 goals, 22 points, 10 ground balls and 10 caused turnovers.
THE SERIES
The Huskies hold a 10-2 advantage in the all-time series against the Wildcats. UConn won the first nine games in the series, though Villanova has taken two of the last three matchups.
UP NEXT
UConn will hit the road for a non-conference matchup at Yale on Wednesday, April 20 at 4 p.m.
Source: UConn Athletics
