The Brown women's lacrosse team (4-3, 1-0 Ivy) is set to resume league play against No. 5 Yale (7-1, 1-0) on Sunday, Mar. 22, at Reese Stadium. The Bears aim for their fourth consecutive victory after a strong 12-6 win over Bryant, where Ruby Sliwkowski led the offense. Brown's defense is performing exceptionally well, allowing an average of just 6.6 goals over their last three matches. Yale is also strong defensively, boasting the lowest goals allowed in the Ivy League this season.

By the Numbers
  • Brown has allowed an average of 6.6 goals per game in the last three matches.
  • Ruby Sliwkowski leads Brown with 18 goals and 13 assists this season.
Yes, But

Despite recent successes, Brown's historical performance against Yale has been challenging, with a record of 9-40 in past encounters. Last season's win was a notable exception, highlighting Brown's potential to compete effectively.

State of Play
  • The Bears are currently on a three-game winning streak.
  • The Bulldogs have allowed only 45 goals this season, the least in the Ivy League.
What's Next

Following the matchup against Yale, Brown will continue Ivy League play on Saturday, Mar. 28, against Harvard, another critical game for their season.

Bottom Line

This matchup against Yale represents a pivotal moment for Brown, where a victory could elevate their standing in the Ivy League and continue their momentum heading into the second half of the season.