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#24 Women's Lacrosse Hosts #9 Loyola In Wednesday Evening Battle

PHILADELPHIA – The #24 University of Pennsylvania women's lacrosse team returns to action on Wednesday evening at Franklin Field, clashing with #9 Loyola at 5 p.m.
 
GAME 3 – PENN (1-1) vs LOYOLA (2-0)
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | 5 p.m.
Franklin Field | Philadelphia, Pa.
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Penn-Loyola Series
The Quakers and Greyhounds are meeting for the 22nd time in program history, with Loyola holding a 17-4 lead in the all-time series. The two teams have only battled at Franklin Field once since 2004, the last game for the Quakers before the pandemic on March 7, 2020.
 
Last Time We Met
Prior to the pandemic in March 2020, Penn hosted the Greyhounds in a tight battle at Franklin Field. Loyola earned the win, 19-15, in a top-10 matchup. Senior Gabby Rosenzweig finished with a team-high five points on four goals and an assist, while junior Zoe Kraus added four points on two finishes and two helpers.
 
About Loyola
The Greyhounds enter Wednesday's game with a 2-0 record, defeating Johns Hopkins (14-5) and Towson (13-11). Led by Jen Adams, in her 14th season with Loyola, the team is headed by Livy Rosenzweig with eight points on six goals and two assists. As a team, the Greyhounds are getting off 31.5 shots per game, while holding opponents to just 19.5 attempts. Between the pipes, Kaitlyn Larsson has played all 120 minutes this year, making 12 saves but giving up 16 goals.
 
Penn's Last Time Out
The Quakers hosted #24 Johns Hopkins this past Saturday, falling 10-8. Penn had the early 3-0 lead in the first quarter, but the Blue Jays responded with a 5-2 second half to take the decision. It was the first win for Hopkins at Franklin Field since 2006. Lexi Edmonds and Keeley Block led the offense with a pair of goals each, while Niki Miles had the lone assist for the game. Krissy Kowalski and Kelly Van Hoesen split time in the net, combining for 11 saves.
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Krissy Kowalski

#33 Krissy Kowalski

G
5' 5"
Junior
Zoe Kraus

#26 Zoe Kraus

A
5' 6"
Senior
Lexi Edmonds

#25 Lexi Edmonds

A
5' 11"
Freshman
Niki Miles

#23 Niki Miles

A
5' 8"
Junior
Kelly Van Hoesen

#52 Kelly Van Hoesen

G
5' 8"
Junior
Keeley Block

#24 Keeley Block

A
5' 3"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Krissy Kowalski

#33 Krissy Kowalski

5' 5"
Junior
G
Zoe Kraus

#26 Zoe Kraus

5' 6"
Senior
A
Lexi Edmonds

#25 Lexi Edmonds

5' 11"
Freshman
A
Niki Miles

#23 Niki Miles

5' 8"
Junior
A
Kelly Van Hoesen

#52 Kelly Van Hoesen

5' 8"
Junior
G
Keeley Block

#24 Keeley Block

5' 3"
Freshman
A