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Women's Lacrosse

Lions Pay Visit to Defending National Champions

LAKEWOOD, NJ (March 1, 2024) - Georgian Court Women's Lacrosse will face arguably their toughest test of the season Saturday, going head-to-head with the 2023 NCAA Division II Women's Lacrosse National Champions.  

Opponent
Pace Setters (1-0, 0-0 NE10)

Where
Pleasantville, NY - Northwell Stadium

When
Saturday, March 2 - 12 p.m.

How to Watch
• Saturday's game is available to watch via a free-to-view broadcast on the Pace portal of the NE10Now Digital Network powered by HUDL. Live stats are also available at gculions.com. 

Previously vs. Pace
• This is the Lions first ever meeting with Pace. 

Last Time Out
• Georgian Court suffered their first setback of 2024 falling 11-7 at Mercyhurst.
• The Laker were receiving votes in the IWLCA top-25 coaches poll.
• The game was tied at seven late into the third quarter. Mercyhurst adde a goal with just under three to play in the period and then outscored GCU 3-0 in the fourth.
Isabel Raimondi totaled four points with three assists. Remi Reinhardt scored two goals with one assist. 

CACC Leaders
• Isabel Raimondi is third in the CACC with 22 points and Riley O'Connor sits fourth with 17.
Remi Reinhardt leads the league with 30 draw controls and 15 ground balls. 
• With 29 saves Natalie Moradian leads the league.  
• Georgian Court as a team has more ground balls and caused turnover than anyone else. 
• The Lions 49 draw controls are the second-most in the CACC. 

Who's Hot?
• Isabel Raimondi has at least four points in all four games this season
Bryleigh Tejchman scored eight points at IUP, the most by a Lion in a game this season. 
• Remi Reinhardt has at least two goals in each of her last three games. She's also caused three turnovers in back-to-back games. 
Michaela Scirrotto has three goals on the current roadtrip. 

Individual Milestones
• Riley O'Connor needs 10 points to get to 200 and two points will more her into seventh all-time. 
Caitlin Petrellese needs one ground ball to get  to 30. 
• Remi Reinhardt is six draw controls away from 200. 
• Her next game played with be the 50th for Kasha Elzinga. Kelsey Naclerio will reach 60 games the next time she takes the field. 
Isabel Raimondi is five ground balls short of 50. 

About the Opponents
Pace Setters

• Pace enjoyed a magical season in 2023 that culminated in a national title. Even though the didn't win the NE10 Tournament, Pace ripped through nationals and defeated West Chester in the finals 19-9.
• The Setters set off on their campaign to repeat earlier this week with a 17-7 win over Roberts Wesleyan, another team receiving votes in the IWLCA top-25.
• A year ago, Pace's defense set them apart allowing just 182 goals in 23 games, less than eight per game.
• Pace won the national championship with a freshman between the pipes and goaltender Samantha Tanguay is back for just her sophomore season.
• The offense, which scored 421 goals and 603 points last year, lost their top-three point scorers. Angelina Porcello who scored 65 goals and 84 points in 2023 is the leading returner.
• Porcello was also the team leader with 142 draw controls last season 61 ground balls and 52 caused turnovers and was named the IWLCA National Player of the Year.
• In the season opener, Porcello totaled seven points and seven draw controls.
• Maddie Schubert and Sydney Juvelier each scored four goals. 
• Pace limited penalties in that first game, taking just three cards while forcing Roberts Wesleyan into committing 10. 
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Players Mentioned

Kasha Elzinga

#14 Kasha Elzinga

M
5' 5"
Graduate Student
Natalie Moradian

#24 Natalie Moradian

GK
5' 3"
Sophomore
Kelsey Naclerio

#21 Kelsey Naclerio

D
5' 6"
Fifth Year
Riley O

#13 Riley O'Connor

A
5' 7"
Graduate Student
Caitlin Petrellese

#8 Caitlin Petrellese

M/D
5' 4"
Sophomore
Isabel  Raimondi

#12 Isabel Raimondi

A
5' 3"
Junior
Remi Reinhardt

#16 Remi Reinhardt

M
5' 5"
Senior
Michaela  Scirrotto

#7 Michaela Scirrotto

M
5' 4"
Freshman
Bryleigh Tejchman

#19 Bryleigh Tejchman

A
5' 3"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Kasha Elzinga

#14 Kasha Elzinga

5' 5"
Graduate Student
M
Natalie Moradian

#24 Natalie Moradian

5' 3"
Sophomore
GK
Kelsey Naclerio

#21 Kelsey Naclerio

5' 6"
Fifth Year
D
Riley O

#13 Riley O'Connor

5' 7"
Graduate Student
A
Caitlin Petrellese

#8 Caitlin Petrellese

5' 4"
Sophomore
M/D
Isabel  Raimondi

#12 Isabel Raimondi

5' 3"
Junior
A
Remi Reinhardt

#16 Remi Reinhardt

5' 5"
Senior
M
Michaela  Scirrotto

#7 Michaela Scirrotto

5' 4"
Freshman
M
Bryleigh Tejchman

#19 Bryleigh Tejchman

5' 3"
Freshman
A