Illinois Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team is set to host Carthage College on Saturday, April 18, at 3:30 p.m. This match is part of a doubleheader, with the men's team also facing Carthage earlier in the day. The Titans hold a record of 5-8 (1-1 CCIW) and are coming off a recent loss against Carroll University, where key contributions came from players like Anelise DiGiovanni and Sophie Shore. Meanwhile, Carthage stands at 11-2 (2-0 CCIW) and has dominated the series historically, winning the last two matchups decisively, including a 16-4 victory in the CCIW Tournament last season.

By the Numbers
  • IWU has scored a total of 45 points, led by Anelise DiGiovanni with 45 points (23 assists and 22 goals).
  • Carthage leads the series 8-5 against IWU and most recently beat IWU 16-4 in the last CCIW Tournament.
State of Play
  • IWU's offense is spearheaded by DiGiovanni and Newton, with sharpshooter Newton contributing 26 goals.
  • Carthage comes in on a high note after a convincing 17-2 win over North Central College.
What's Next

The outcome of this match could influence the Titans' standings and momentum in the remainder of their season, especially facing a strong opponent like Carthage.

Bottom Line

For Illinois Wesleyan, securing a win against Carthage is crucial to regain confidence and momentum moving forward, while also challenging past losses in the series history.