The Illinois Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team is set to face Carroll University in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) matchup on April 11. The Titans (5-7, 1-0 CCIW) are coming off a 16-12 victory against North Central College. They will challenge the reigning CCIW champions, the Pioneers (10-2, 1-0 CCIW), in a noon game that precedes the men's lacrosse contest later in the day. Key players include Anelise DiGiovanni, who leads the Titans with 44 points this season, and Sadie Newton, who has scored 25 goals. The teams' last encounter saw Carroll defeating IWU 17-6.

By the Numbers
  • DiGiovanni: 44 points (23 assists, 21 goals)
  • Newton: 25 goals, leads IWU in ground balls with 40
  • Brown: 93 saves with a .375 save percentage
State of Play
  • Illinois Wesleyan is looking to build off a recent win and establish momentum in the CCIW.
  • Carroll University enters the game with a strong record and a recent dominant win over Elmhurst University.
What's Next

Following the game on April 11, both teams will continue their CCIW schedules. Illinois Wesleyan will be aiming to leverage this match as a stepping stone for the remainder of the season, while Carroll seeks to maintain momentum with their strong performance.

Bottom Line

This contest is critical for Illinois Wesleyan to gauge their competitive standing against the CCIW champions and may have implications for their playoff positioning. A win would bolster their confidence and set a positive tone for future matchups.