ALLENDALE, MICH. - After a 2-0 start to the season, the GVSU women's lacrosse team is back in action this weekend for two neutral site matchups. They take on Colorado Mesa on Friday at Maryville University, then they turn around for a matchup against Missouri Western State on Sunday afternoon on the campus of Quincy University.
 
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The Lakers opened the season last weekend by sweeping Mercyhurst and Frostburg State. Against Mercyhurst, GVSU went down 4-1 early, but responded by outscoring them 16-4 the rest of the way for a 17-8 win. Maddy Champagne led the way with five goals, Sydney Stone added four, and Hailey Crittenden had a hat trick. Sarah Krause got the win in the cage. On Sunday, the Lakers never trailed against FSU, dominating possession, winning the draw control battle 18-2, in their 12-4 victory. Champagne scored four more goals and was named the GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week, with Crittenden scoring another hat trick, and Stone netting two goals. Kaylyn Cater was fantastic in net, saving seven shots to get the win.
 
Colorado Mesa will be opening their season Friday against the Lakers. They come in ranked #23 in the IWLCA poll after an 11-6 record a season ago. They are under the direction of first year head coach Ashley Delaney as she was elevated from assistant coach to the head spot this summer. The Mavericks return All-American defender Kelsey Vigor, who caused 54 turnovers a season ago. Their second and third leading scorers are also back in Justine Anderson and Ali Bryant, who both tallied over 35 points. Starting goalkeeper Shannon Murphy will return for her senior campaign, as she totaled 117 saves and a .417 save percentage last year.
 
On Sunday, it will be another neutral site game, as GVSU takes on Missouri Western State in Quincy. The Griffons are off to a 4-0 start this year, defeating Concordia-St. Paul, McKendree, William Jewel, and Quincy. Junior midfielder Sam Pruitt is off to a terrific start this year, tallying 15 goals and nine assists over the first four contests. Brooke Tjernlund has netted 10 goals as well to rank second in points. Mackenzie Porter has picked up all four wins in the cage, saving 30 shots for a .484 save percentage.
 
How to Follow
Both games will be available to follow along with on live stats and live video. For full coverage of the game, including live in-game updates, follow @gvsuwlax on Twitter and visit gvsulakers.com.