LAKEWOOD, NJ (Feb. 17, 2026) - Georgian Court Women's Lacrosse opens up their 2026 schedule at home against Mercy. 
 
Opponent (2025 record) 
Mercy Mavericks (10-7, 5-1 ECC) 
 
Where 
Lakewood, NJ –GCU Track & Field Complex
 
When 
Tuesday, Feb. 17 - 2 PM 
 
How to Watch 
• Tuesday's game is available on a free-to-view broadcast on the Georgian Court portal of the CACC Digital Network. Live stats can be found on the Georgian Court schedule page.
 
Previously vs. Mercy  
• Last year, the two teams opened up their seasons against eachother and the Lions fell 15-3. 
• The Lions last victory against the Mavericks came in their first matchup in 2015. GCU came away with a 10-4 result.
• Nena Menard scored two of the three Lions goals, the other goal came from Caitlin Petrellese. 
• Mercy had 32 shots compared to GCU's 12. 
 
Last Time Out 
• Georgian Court headed to Dominican in the second round of the CACC tournament. 
• The Lions fell 5-20 to the Chargers, who would advance to win the CACC tournament. 
• Dominican had 41 shots compared to the Lions 12. 
• Nena Menard scored three points with two goals and an assist. She picked up two ground balls as well.
• Michaela Scirrotto scored twice as well.
• Jill Konshack won a team-best four draw controls.
• Natalie Moradian came on in the net in the first quarter and made 10 saves.

All-CACC Returners
• Georgian Court saw three Lions make the All-CACC Team last year
• Junior Caitlin Petrellese earned her first and second All-CACC awards. She made the First Team at midfield and the Second team as a draw control specialist.
• Freshman Nena Menard was awarded the league's Rookie of the Year award. She also made the Second Team as a midfielder. 

Individual Milestones 
• Nena Menard needs one more goal for her 40th. 
• Caitlin Petrellese needs two more draw controls for her 150th. 
• Jill Konshack needs three more goals for her 20th. 
• Brielle U'Selis needs one more ground ball for her 30th. 
 
About the Opponent 
Mercy Mavericks  
• This will be also Mercy's first game of the season.  
• A year ago, Mercy finished 10-7 and 5-1 in the ECC regular season. 
• They advanced to the final in the ECC Tournament last year and lost 13-15 against Molloy. 
• They return sophomore Ashlinn Kelly who was named ECC Midfielder and Rookie of the Year. 
• They'll also bring back Kayden Meyer who was named second team all ECC and totaled 38 goals. 
• The Mavericks brought in nine freshmen.