PHILADELPHIA – The nationally ranked University of Pennsylvania women's lacrosse team prepares for a busy weekend, heading to Columbia on Saturday for a 1 p.m. battle before hosting Maryland on Monday at 4 p.m.
 
#15 Penn (4-3, 1-0 Ivy League) at Columbia (3-6, 0-2 Ivy League)
Saturday, March 28 | 1 p.m.
New York, N.Y. | Robert Obert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium
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#15 Penn (4-3, 1-0 Ivy League) vs. #11 Maryland (6-2, 2-1 Big 10)
Monday, March 31 | 4 p.m.
Philadelphia, Pa. | Franklin Field
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The Penn vs. Columbia Series
*The Quakers and Lions are meeting for the 27th time in program history on Saturday. Penn has swept the all-time series with 26 straight wins, dating back to 1997. 
 
*In the latest battle from the 2024 season, the Red and Blue outscored the Lions 16-5 in University City. Julia Chai and Niki Miles scored four goals each in the Quakers' win. 
 
The Penn vs. Maryland Series
*This is the 31st meeting between the Quakers and the Terrapins, with Maryland holding a 27-3 lead in the all-time series.
 
*In the most recent matchup in 2024, Penn downed the #1 Terrapins 13-9, snapping a 14-game streak against Maryland. Anna Brandt scored four goals, followed by two each from Gracie Smith and Miles. 
 
Quaker Notemeal
*Penn recently fell in overtime to #7 Florida 12-13 this past Wednesday. Midfielder Brandt led the offense with four goals in the matchup. Keeley Block and Catherine Berkery netted hat tricks to even out the multi-goal scorers in the game.
 
*Goalkeeper freshman Orly Sedransk stopped seven of 20 faced against the Gators. 
 
*Brandt garnered Mid-Season First Team All-American by Inside Lacrosse for her efforts on the field. The senior is ranked third in the Ivy League for goals per game (3.71) and places in the top 10 for points. 
 
*Erika Chung sits fourth in the Ivy League for assists per game (2.29).  
 
*Senior Block is two points away from hitting the 100-point milestone after her five-point outing against Florida.
 
Scouting the Lions 
*Columbia rests at a 3-6 overall record and 0-2 in the Ivy League. 
 
*In their latest matchup, the Lions lost to Cornell 19-13. Maddie Brogan scored a team-high four goals in the loss. 
 
*Michelle Zhai ranks in the Ivy League top ten for assists per game (1.44). Additionally, Cecelia Messner places in the top ten for shots per game (5.44). 
 
Scouting the Terrapins 
*Maryland dominated Oregon 16-4 on Thursday night
 
*Kori Edmondson leads the team with 25 goals. The junior also sits at No.11 in the Big Ten for goals. 
 
*Goalkeeper JJ Suriano saved 70 goals in nine games for the Terps. However, she is sporting a 9.57 goal-against-average with 82 shots given up.