Aggies Visit Oregon, Aim For Second Pac-12 Win

DAVIS, Calif. — The UC Davis women's lacrosse team is back on the road for a Saturday afternoon Pac-12 showdown against the Oregon Ducks at Papé Field in Eugene.

GAME INFORMATION
Saturday, Mar. 30 - UC Davis at Oregon | 1:00 p.m. (Eugene, Ore.)
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LAST TIME OUT
The Aggies (8-3, 1-1 Pac-12) picked up their first Pac-12 win last weekend, defeating San Diego State for the second time this season, 15-12. Ella Brislin led the way for the Aggie offense, recording five goals for the second time this season. Rhea Cosand and Natalie Markman provided offensive support, each logging hat tricks.

In the goal, Ashley Laing turned away 13 Aztec shots, marking the sixth time this season the senior registered double digit saves. Laing is the Aggies' second all-time leading goalie, with 481 career saves.

Defensively, the defensive tandem of Katie Jones and Sierra Lizerbram combined for six ground balls and four caused turnovers.

BY THE NUMBERS

Ashley Laing leads the Pac-12 and is fourth in the NCAA in goalie saves (113).
Laing leads the Pac-12 in save percentage (47.5%) and is 11th in the NCAA in saves per game (10.27).
Grace Gebhardt is top-five in the Pac-12 for both goals (29) and assists (11).
Catie McCauley (2nd - 88.2%) and Claire Moats (4th - 87.5%) rank top-five in the Pac-12 in shot on goal percentage, among players with at least 15 shots taken this season.
Sierra Lizerbram leads the Pac-12 in caused turnovers (20) and is top 30 in the NCAA in caused turnovers per game (1.82)
As a team, UC Davis turns the ball over the fewest in the Pac-12 and the ninth-fewest times per game in the NCAA (12.18)
The Aggies lead the Pac-12 in shot percentage (49.2%) and shot on goal percentage (79.5%)

ABOUT THE DUCKS
Oregon (6-3, 0-2 Pac-12) are motivated to pick up their first win in league play, having dropped their most recent conference matchups with Cal and Stanford. Midfielders Morgan McCarthy and Anna Simmons lead the Ducks offense. McCarthy has 26 goals to lead the team, while Anna Simmons has 25 this season. Attacker Lauren Rismani has 10 goals and 20 assists.

HISTORY
The Aggies trail Oregon in the all-time series, 8-14, though the Aggies have won five of the last six matchups. Most recently contest, Oregon defeated UC Davis 13-12 in overtime.

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Players Mentioned

#1 Ella Brislin: Mid; 5' 8"; Junior

#19 Rhea Cosand: Mid; 5' 8"; Sophomore

#12 Grace Gebhardt: Atk; 6' 0"; Junior

#11 Katie Jones: Def; 5' 2"; Junior

#31 Ashley Laing: GK; 5' 10"; Redshirt Fifth Year

#30 Sierra Lizerbram: Def; 5' 4"; Senior

#22 Natalie Markman: Mid; 5' 5"; Junior

#26 Claire Moats: Atk; 5' 5"; Redshirt Fifth Year

#21 Catie McCauley: Mid; 5' 4"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#1 Ella Brislin
: 5' 8"; Junior
: Mid

#19 Rhea Cosand
: 5' 8"; Sophomore
: Mid

#12 Grace Gebhardt
: 6' 0"; Junior
: Atk

#11 Katie Jones
: 5' 2"; Junior
: Def

#31 Ashley Laing
: 5' 10"; Redshirt Fifth Year
: GK

#30 Sierra Lizerbram
: 5' 4"; Senior
: Def

#22 Natalie Markman
: 5' 5"; Junior
: Mid

#26 Claire Moats
: 5' 5"; Redshirt Fifth Year
: Atk

#21 Catie McCauley
: 5' 4"; Freshman
: Mid