The McKendree women's lacrosse team is set to play two crucial matches on the road against Lewis University and the No. 3 University of Indianapolis this week. The Bearcats will face Lewis on April 10 and then take on Indianapolis on April 12. After an eight-game win streak, McKendree recently suffered two losses, and are looking to rebound against these tough conference opponents. Both games will be streamed live and require a subscription on the GLVC Sports Network, with live stats also provided.

By the Numbers
  • McKendree fell to Dominican University, recording a final score of 8-12.
  • Amber Hayden achieved her 500th career save, totaling 507 saves thus far.
State of Play
  • The Bearcats remain on the USA Lacrosse Division II Women's Top 20 poll under "Also Considered."
  • McKendree currently holds a 5-2 all-time edge over Lewis but lost the last two outings.
  • Against Indianapolis, McKendree is 5-13 in the all-time series and has lost the last 13 matches since 2017.
What's Next

The Bearcats will return home after their road trip to face Missouri Western State on April 17 and Quincy University on April 19 for Senior Day. Both upcoming matches will also be available for viewing on the GLVC Sports Network.

Bottom Line

McKendree needs to regain momentum against strong opponents this weekend to bolster their position in the conference and to maintain visibility in the national rankings. A successful showing could reignite their season as they approach the end of their schedule.