The Boston University women's lacrosse team is gearing up for their first Patriot League game of the season against Bucknell on Saturday, with the opening draw set for noon.

By the Numbers
  • BU (4-2, 0-0 PL) faces Bucknell (2-4, 0-0 PL) in the upcoming game.
  • Junior Abby Cotraro has scored at least one point in every game this season, including a hat trick in their recent match against Brown.
  • Sophomore Elle Stevenson leads BU with 18 goals this season and ranks 14th in NCAA for ground balls per game.
  • Freshman netminder Natalie Aiosa has made 53 saves this season, with a career-high 11 saves against Boston College.
State of Play
  • Bucknell stands at 2-4 overall and 1-1 at home, with a recent victory over Kent State.
  • BU and Bucknell will face off for the 11th time, with BU holding a nine-game winning streak, including a recent 13-9 victory over Bucknell.
Bottom Line

Boston University's women's lacrosse team prepares to kick off their Patriot League campaign at Bucknell, with strong performances by key players like Abby Cotraro and Elle Stevenson. The matchup marks the 11th encounter between the two teams, with BU looking to maintain their winning streak against Bucknell.