The McKendree women's lacrosse team is preparing for its Senior Weekend, set to honor seniors Jayna Barnden and Marin Paulenko prior to their home matches against Missouri Western State and Quincy University. The Bearcats have a record of 9-4 overall, with a recent win against Lewis University and a loss to the No. 3 University of Indianapolis. Senior celebrations will occur before the Sunday match, with both games available for live streaming.

By the Numbers
  • McKendree has a current overall record of 9-4 and is 1-2 in the GLVC.
  • Jayna Barnden has accumulated 186 goals and 43 assists for 229 points during her collegiate career.
State of Play
  • McKendree is currently sitting just outside the USA Lacrosse Division II Women's Top 20 poll for the fourth consecutive week.
  • The Bearcats will face Missouri Western, holding a 2-4 record in their last six meetings.
What's Next

After this weekend's games, McKendree will conclude their regular season on the road against No. 24 Rockhurst and William Jewell on April 24th and April 26th, respectively. These matches will be crucial for their postseason aspirations.

Bottom Line

As the Bearcats honor their seniors, maintaining momentum from their recent performances will be vital to securing victories and a potential GLVC Championship berth.