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Women's lacrosse continues conference schedule on the road

3/26/2025 11:16:00 AM

By: Angela Roberts, Associate AD - Communications
DURANGO, Colo. – The Skyhawks women's lacrosse team begins a four-game road stretch this week with conference matchups against Westminster University and Colorado Mesa University.

Last Time Out
Fort Lewis returned home last week after playing its first seven games on the road. Despite the homecoming energy, the Skyhawks struggled offensively, scoring just six goals across two games.

In an 18-3 loss to UCCS, Fort Lewis was outshot 25-17, including a 23-9 disadvantage in shots on goal. The teams combined for 49 turnovers, with the Skyhawks committing eight on clearing attempts. UCCS also controlled the draw, winning 19 to Fort Lewis' nine.

On Sunday, the Skyhawks fell 17-3 to No. 17 Regis. Regis outshot Fort Lewis 40-16, with a 34-11 margin in shots on goal. Fort Lewis committed 23 turnovers and went 11-of-20 on clears. Despite the struggles, both teams recorded 19 ground balls, and Regis held a 16-7 advantage in draw controls.

Scouting Westminster University
Westminster enters the week at 3-5 overall and 0-3 in RMAC play, currently on a three-game losing streak. Last weekend, the Griffins fell to Regis (18-6) and Colorado Mesa (17-6). Their three wins this season came against William Jewell (14-1), Rockhurst (8-7), and Saint Michael's (16-11).

Team Stats:
  • Total Goals: 78 (29 free position, 16 woman-up, 56 unassisted)
  • Assists: 22
  • Shots per Game: 23.8
  • Ground Balls: 180
  • Caused Turnovers: 95
  • Draw Controls: 94
Key Players:
  • Jordan Williamson – 18 goals
  • Holly Shoughro – 11 goals
  • Celia Fidanza – 10 assists, 13 points
  • Grace Szwedko & Madi Rogers – 49 combined draw controls
  • Marianna Dick – 28 caused turnovers, 29 ground balls
  • Gabriella Cheminant (GK) – 10.82 GAA
Series History:
Fort Lewis leads the all-time series 9-6 but lost both meetings last season (12-8, 13-7).

Scouting Colorado Mesa
The Mavericks are 4-4 overall but lead the RMAC with a 3-0 record. They have won three straight, including victories over No. 11 Regis (16-11), UCCS (18-15), and Westminster (17-6). Their three losses came against nationally ranked opponents.

Team Stats:
  • Goals per Game: 13.13 (2nd in RMAC)
  • Assists per Game: 6.63 (2nd in RMAC)
  • Shots per Game: 32.63 (1st in RMAC)
  • Draw Controls per Game: 18
  • Ground Balls: 155
  • Caused Turnovers: 86
Key Players:
  • Courtney Havel – 30 goals
  • Justine Anderson – 16 goals, 14 assists
  • Caroline Ohngemach – 16 goals, 7 assists
  • Ali Bryant – 46 draw controls, 17 ground balls, 12 caused turnovers
  • Heather Hawkins (GK) – 12.55 GAA, 46.9% save percentage
Series History:
Fort Lewis trails the series 11-13 and has lost 13 straight to Colorado Mesa. Last season, the Skyhawks fell 17-6 and 16-7.

Inside the Numbers
Among six RMAC teams, Fort Lewis ranks:
  • 6th – Goals per game (6.22)
  • 6th – Assists per game (2.00)
  • 6th – Shots per game (20.0)
  • 6th – Ground balls per game (17.33)
  • 6th – Draw controls per game (11.44)
  • 4th – Caused turnovers per game (10.33)
Top Skyhawks Performers
Up Next
The Skyhawks continue their road trip next week, facing Regis University on Friday at 6:00 p.m. at Regis Turf Field. They'll then travel to UCCS for a Sunday noon matchup against the Mountain Lions in Colorado Springs.
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