Elmira, NY – The Elmira College Women's Lacrosse team hosts Nazareth College Saturday at 1:00 p.m. on Campus Field in a crucial Empire 8 showdown where the winner will earn a spot in the Empire 8 playoffs. Below is everything needed to get ready for the action.
Last Time Out
The EC Women's Lacrosse team routed Houghton, 18-3, Wednesday night on the road.
Where We Sit
Elmira sits at 8-7 overall and 3-3 in Empire 8 play. The Soaring Eagles need a win against Nazareth in order to clinch a spot in the playoffs.
Who's Hot
Defender
Rebecca Matturro '14 has been on a tear as of late. Over the last six games the junior has scored three goals and dished out an assist while putting up some impressive defensive numbers. During that span she has caused 15 turnovers, collected nine draw controls, and picked up 16 ground balls. She also tallied the game-winning goal in an 11-8 victory on the road at Alfred.
Magnificent Moorea
Freshman standout
Moorea Spoljaric '16 has had a remarkable rookie season in the Purple and Gold leading the team with 34 points on 32 goals and two assists. She ranks eighth in the conference in scoring and first in freshman scoring.
Scouting Nazareth
The Golden Flyers enter today's contest 8-6 overall and 4-2 in Empire 8 competition after falling to No. 4 Cortland State, 17-4, Thursday afternoon.
Win and You're In
The winner of Saturday's contest will earn a spot in the 2013 Empire 8 Playoffs to be held Saturday and Sunday May 4th and 5th.
Current Conference Records
Nazareth (4-2)
Elmira (3-3)
Stevens (3-3)
Elmira hosts Nazareth and Stevens hosts Utica on Saturday.
Playoff Scenarios
Elmira win, Stevens win = Stevens 3 seed, Elmira 4 seed
Elmira win, Stevens loss = Elmira 3 seed, Naz 4 seed
Elmira loss = no playoffs
Naz win, Stevens win = Naz 3 seed, Stevens 4 seed
Naz win, Stevens loss = Naz 3 seed, Stevens 4 seed
Naz loss, Stevens win = Stevens 3 seed, Elmira 4 seed
Naz loss, Stevens loss = Elmira 3 seed, Naz 4 seed
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