Cal lacrosse is set to face Xavier on March 24 as part of a three-game road trip, aiming to break a three-game losing streak after a recent 12-5 loss to Louisville. This marks the first-ever matchup between the two teams, highlighting Cal's ongoing play against Ohio teams, with this game being their third consecutive season hosting a nonconference opponent from the state. For the Golden Bears, each win moving forward is crucial to achieving seasonal milestones not seen since 2013, such as accumulating six wins for three consecutive seasons.

By the Numbers
  • Cal has a season record of 5-7 and is 1-5 in the ACC.
  • Courtney Wong leads the team with 38 points and 22 goals this season.
State of Play
  • Cal has lost the last three games on the road during this trip, including the recent matchup against Louisville.
  • The Golden Bears' last win was an 18-10 victory over Marist on March 16.
What's Next

If Cal can secure a win against Xavier, they will be one step closer to reaching their goal of six wins this season. Upcoming challenges include ranked opponents, starting with No. 13 Notre Dame on March 28.

Bottom Line

Cal must capitalize on this opportunity against Xavier to rebuild momentum and target significant season achievements that could impact the program's future positively.