#18 Mercy Women's Lacrosse faces ECC rival District of Columbia on April 18. Mercy has a record of 11-3 (4-0 ECC) compared to UDC's 0-9 (0-5 ECC). The Mavericks aim to continue their tradition of tournament appearances, led by key players including Ashlinn Kelly and Olivia LaMonica. Last season, they decisively defeated UDC 23-2.

By the Numbers
  • Mercy is 10-0 all-time against UDC.
  • Ashlinn Kelly scored 48 goals last season, earning multiple accolades including ECC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year.
State of Play
  • Mercy is currently ranked No. 18 in the IWLCA Top 25 Poll and No. 13 in the USA Lacrosse Magazine Poll.
  • Mercy considers UDC a low-stakes match given their struggles and Mercy's strong season performance.
What's Next

After facing UDC, Mercy prepares to host D'Youville on April 25, as they work toward securing a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Bottom Line

Mercy must leverage its strong roster and previous successes against UDC to maintain momentum heading into the end of the season and NCAA considerations.