Women’s Lacrosse Hosts No. 12 Denver on Saturday as Villanova seeks a crucial win to secure a spot in the BIG EAST Tournament after a dominant victory over Xavier. Emma Verhoest stood out by earning BIG EAST Freshman of the Week with 16 draws, tying a program record, while Sami Carey and Rose Christie led the scoring in the team's highest-scoring game of the season. Denver, on an eight-game winning streak, poses a tough challenge with their strong defense and top players like Olivia Penoyer. Villanova will aim to make history in their final home game against Denver, a team they have never beaten in BIG EAST play.

By the Numbers
  • Villanova's record: 6-7 overall, 2-2 in conference
  • Denver's record: 11-3 overall, 4-0 in conference
Yes, But

Villanova faces a challenge in Denver's strong defense, which allows only 8.21 goals per game and forces a high number of turnovers.

State of Play
  • Villanova seeking a win to secure a spot in the BIG EAST Tournament
  • Denver on an eight-game winning streak, with a solid defense and top-ranked players
What's Next

Villanova will aim to break their losing streak against Denver in their final home game, with a key focus on overcoming Denver's strong defense.

Bottom Line

As Villanova faces Denver in a pivotal match, the team's ability to capitalize on offensive opportunities and overcome Denver's defensive strength will be crucial in their quest to secure a spot in the BIG EAST Tournament.