The McKendree Bearcats women's lacrosse team is set to finish the regular season with two critical games in Missouri. They face No. 24 Rockhurst University on April 24 and Willliam Jewell College on April 26, both essential for postseason qualification. Currently, McKendree holds a 2-3 record in GLVC play and needs Missouri Western to lose both of their upcoming matches to maintain hopes of making the championship tournament.

By the Numbers
  • McKendree sits at 2-3 in GLVC and 10-5 overall this season.
  • Amber Hayden leads the team with a save percentage of 55.8%, ranked 3rd in NCAA Division II.
State of Play
  • McKendree must win both matches this week to keep postseason hopes alive.
  • The Griffons hold the tiebreaker over McKendree after beating them earlier this month.
What's Next

If McKendree wins both matches, they will likely secure the final playoff spot in the GLVC Women's Lacrosse Championship Tournament on May 1-3. Should they finish with a 4-3 conference record, it will depend on the outcomes of other teams as well.

Bottom Line

The Bearcats need to secure victories against Rockhurst and William Jewell to control their playoff destiny. Success this weekend is crucial for their season, potentially leading to a shot at the GLVC title.