UAlbany Women travel down the road to Siena Wednesday
Returning to the road after finally hosting its 2020 home opener, the University at Albany women’s lacrosse team visits Crosstown Rival Siena on Wednesday for the latest meeting between the Capital Region rivals.
Leading the Pack
UAlbany is 16-0 lifetime against Siena. Georgia Schneidereith ranks second in the America East in save percentage and the Great Danes rank second in the America East in scoring offense, and tied for second in scoring defense
Siena ranks second nationally in fewest turnovers per game. Siena is 3-0 at home this season
Scouting Siena
Siena arrives at the latest Crosstown Rivalry 3-3 overall, falling in two of their last three games. Most recently, the Saints defeated Wagner at home, 11-8, but had previously fallen 11-10 at America East opponent Vermont. Siena was picked third in the MAAC Preseason Poll, earning two first-place votes and landing four players on the Preseason All-Conference Team, including Kerry Gerety, Nicole McNeely, Therese Pitman, and Annie Brennan. Gerety and McNeely shared the team lead in scoring, with 72 and 70 points, respectively. In 16
meetings with UAlbany, the Great Danes are unbeaten against the Saints.
Last Time vs. Siena
UAlbany and Siena renewed their rivalry last season for the first time since 2012. Playing at Casey Stadium, the Great Danes defeated the Saints 14-8. The first half ended with a 6-6 tie, but UAlbany came out firing after halftime to outscore Siena 8-2 in the second half, including scoring each of the final seven. Kyla Zapolski scored five goals, including four in the second half, while Sam Tortora scored three goals with one assist, and Hannah Newman also scored three goals.
Last Time Out
After three games on the road to open the season, the Great Danes finally hosted their home opener, defeating visiting Canisius 19-8. Thirteen Great Danes scored in the game, including 10 scoring the team’s 11 goals in the first half. Ally Alliegro led UAlbany with three goals and two assists off the bench, while Kyla Zapolski scored three times and Sam Tortora scored twice with one assist.
Sharing the Wealth
UAlbany scored 19 goals in their home opener against Canisius. Thirteen different players scored at least once. In the first half, UAlbany saw its 11 goals accounted for by 10 separate players.
Next
UAlbany returns to Casey Stadium on Sunday to host #7 Dartmouth at 12:00 p.m.