Mintutewomen Begin Five Game Road Slate with Vanderbilt

University of Massachusetts Women's Lacrosse Game Notes & Information
Game One	Massachusetts (3-2) vs. Vanderbilt (3-2)
Date \| Time	Friday, March 11 \| 5:00 p.m est
Location	Nashville, Tenn.
Live Statistics	Statbroadcast
Live Video	Youtube
Series History	UMass leads 1-0 Ferris Breaks UMass Career Goals Record In 13-6 Win Over Vanderbilt Nashville, Tenn. • February 9, 2014
Twitter	@UMassAthletics \| @UMassLacrosse

Last time out

The University of Massachusetts women's lacrosse team (3-2) took their second loss of the season, falling to the University of Connecticut Huskies (4-1) on Saturday afternoon. The Minutewomen fell 17-14.
Kendra Harbinger notched a hat-trick, netting three goals on five attempts for three total points, while five Minutewomen had multi-goal games. Leading with Harbinger, Olivia Muscella, Julia Smith, and Fiona McGowan each tallied three points on two goals and one assist each.
Audra Tosone picked up six ground balls to lead UMass, also forcing four turnovers. Amy Moreau notched a season high seven draw controls, caused three turnovers, and picked up two ground balls in the effort.
The Minutewomen held a 32-27 advantage in shots, putting 25 on goal. Massachusetts also went 13-16 on clears and caused 18 turnovers. Gina Carroll tallied seven saves in 60 minutes in goal.
Full recap available here.

The Series

The Last Time vs. Vanderbilt

After going into halftime with just a one-goal lead, the No. 13 UMass women's lacrosse team scored four straight goals after the intermission and held Vanderbilt to just two in the second half to take a 13-6 win at the VU Lacrosse Complex in the season-opener.
Senior attack Katie Ferris broke the program's all-time goals record with four on the day giving her 171 for her career.
The Minutewomen held a 28-to-16 shot advantage and a 13-to-7 edge in draw controls. Ground balls also favored UMass 23-to-15.
Recap available here.

Head Strong

The Massachusetts women's lacrosse program participated in the Head Strong Foundations, Hair Havoc game for cancer on March 5 against UConn.
Learn more about headstrong foundation here.
Under the Headstrong Foundation, graduate midfielder, Olivia Muscella has created Kendra's Kindness Foundation in honor of her mother. All proceeds from the March 5 contest were donated to families effected by cancer in the name of the Kendra's Kindness Foundation.
The fundraiser is a season-long effort as the Minutewomen work to benefit more families impacted my cancer.

Commodores this season

The Commodores are heading into the contest with a 3-2 record on the season.
Their most recent loss coming against No. 12 ranked Denver on March 6.
Bri Gross leads Vanderbilt with 13 goals and two assists to have 15 points.
On the defensive side for the Commodores, Melissa Hawkins leads with a team high 11 ground balls and 14 caused turnovers.
Paige Gunnings holds a 3-2 record between the pipes. She's tallied 266:37 minutes with 39 saves on the year.

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