HOBOKEN, N.J. (March 25, 2016) - The Stevens Institute of Technology women's lacrosse team (2-3) will open up a five-game homestand Saturday when its hosts Ithaca College in the Empire 8 Conference opener.

GAME INFO
Game time is set for 11 a.m. at the De Baun Athletic Complex in Hoboken.

LAST TIME OUT
The Ducks saw their losing streak grow to three Monday after a 10-5 loss to Fredonia State in Bradenton, Fla. Five different Ducks scored goals, while sophomore Victoria Alvarez caused a game-high three turnovers on defense.

SCOUTING REPORT
At 4-2, Ithaca enters the weekend riding a three-game winning streak which includes a 22-1 win in its E8 opener over Elmira College Thursday. Riley Marion and Morgan Racicot lead the Bombers in scoring at 18 and 13 goals respectively, while Emily Ross has started all six games in net.

E8 OPENERS
Stevens is 2-0 in its last two E8 openers, winning by an average margin on nine goals per game.

MAKE IT 2
The Ducks are looking to make it two-straight wins over Ithaca after a 14-13 overtime victory last season in Ithaca.

SCORER
Senior Erika Wilcox is second in the E8 in average goals per game, and fourth overall in scoring with 20 total goals.

DUCKS QB
Sophomore Cami Santor has been driving the Stevens offense this season, leading the team with 11 assists which is good for third in the conference.

BETWEEN THE PIPES
Sophomore Stephanie Schnelzer is second in the E8 with a 7.36 goals against average. Schnelzer has started all five games for the Ducks this season.

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
The Ducks will play three E8 opponents during the upcoming homestand, with non-conference matchups against Stockton University and No. 4 The College of New Jersey.

CAN'T MAKE IT?
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