Lacrosse Season Finale: Griffons Clash with Lewis and UIndy
Griffon lacrosse (8-6, 3-2 GLVC) will conclude its regular season with matches against Lewis (6-9, 2-3 GLVC) and No. 8 UIndy (10-5, 4-1 GLVC) this weekend. The matchup against Lewis kicks off on Friday at 3:00 p.m. in Romeoville, Illinois, followed by a game against UIndy on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in Indianapolis. Both teams are vying for playoff positioning, with the Griffons looking to secure a GLVC tournament spot after their recent performance.
By the Numbers- Sam Pruitt leads Griffons with 67 points, averaging 4.79 points per game.
- Caetryn Gilreath scored 47 goals this season, averaging 3.36 goals per game.
- Jessica Brook has 30 assists, leading the team and tied for first in the GLVC.
- MWSU and Lewis are competing for the final GLVC tournament spot.
- Top-seed teams Maryville, Rockhurst, and UIndy have already qualified for the tournament.
- The GLVC tournament is set for May 1 and May 4, hosted by the top-seed team.
With the regular season coming to a close, the Griffons aim to secure their place in the GLVC tournament. A strong performance against Lewis and UIndy will be critical for their playoff hopes. The upcoming matches will likely determine their momentum heading into the postseason.
Bottom LineThe Griffons must perform well in their final games this weekend to clinch a GLVC tournament berth. Key players like Sam Pruitt and Caetryn Gilreath will be pivotal in the team's efforts, making these matches critical for their playoff aspirations.
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