BROOKVILLE, N.Y.- The Long Island University women's lacrosse team returns home on Saturday to Pink Out Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium when the Sharks host La Salle in their Breast Cancer Awareness Game.
LIU vs. La Salle
Saturday, March 7
Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium | Brookville, N.Y.
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Pink Out
The Sharks will be wearing pink on Saturday to raise awareness for breast cancer, and support LIU Post alum and Wesleyan University women's lacrosse head coach Kim Williams who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Williams was a member of the 2007 National Champion squad and a three-time IWLCA All-American. Williams was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer on January 29, and underwent surgery just two weeks before her season started. The NESCAC coaches hosted their Coaches vs. Cancer games this week and raised money in her name to donate to the American Cancer Society. The Sharks will have a 50/50 raffle at the game to support Kim and raise money for the American Cancer Society. In addition, there is a GoFundMe page set up in her name to help raise money for her cold cap treatment. Fans who would like to donate to Kim's GoFundMe, can head to this
link.
To read more about her story, check out her blog on IWLCA's Behind the Whistle
here.
Notes on the Sharks
The Sharks are looking to bounce back after a hard-fought battle against a tough American University last Saturday.
Rachel Masullo had herself a day against the Eagles as she scored a season-high four goals, added two assists and pulled in a season-best 11 draw controls.
Elise Person finished with a hat trick and also chipped in an assist.
Paige Sherlock kept her goal streak going as she scored twice against the Eagles.
Sara Stephens and
Amanda Masullo also scored for the Sharks.
Hailey Duchnowski matched her career-high, making 15 saves between the pipe. She now has 66 saves this season and a .475 save percentage. Behind a team-best 33 draw controls,
Rachel Masullo also leads the team with 12 points on eight goals and four assists.
Scouting the Explorers
The La Salle University Explorers are also looking to bounce back after dropping a tight back and forth battle to Lehigh on Tuesday evening. Allison Hunter led the team with four goals, and also had four draw controls. Emily Johnston and Bridget Ruskey both scored hat tricks against the Mountain Hawks. Molly Loughlin made the start in net for the Explorers and she finished with seven saves. Splitting time in net with Kelli Kazmarek, Loughlin has 28 saves on the year and a .412 save percentage. Ruskey and Johnston both lead the team with 14 goals this season. Ruskey also has a team-best eight assists.
Up Next
The Sharks will head to the Sunshine State for a spring break, and will take on Stetson University on Thursday, March 12. The Sharks will take on the Hatters under the lights at the Athletic Training Center with opening draw set for 7:00 p.m.
