ALLENDALE, MICH. – After six straight road games to start the season, the Grand Valley State women's lacrosse team will finally play a home game. The Lakers will host Ashland on Friday, then hit the road again to play at Missouri Western State on Sunday.
 
Ashland: Live Stats | Video | Tickets | Friday | 5:00
MWSU: Live Stats | Video | Sunday | 1:00
 
GVSU enters their home opener with an 0-6 record after dropping both matchups last week in Florida. The Lakers fell to Florida Tech and Rollins down in the Sunshine State, falling to number 23 in the IWLCA rankings. In the Rollins game, goalkeeper Sarah Krause became the fifth player in program history to reach 200 career saves. Her 8.67 saves per game ranks 18^th nationally and second in the GLIAC. Three Lakers have over 10 points, led by Ella Boose's 14. Gracie Bancroft has 11 and Delaney Smith has 10. On the backend, Quinn McElroy leads the team with 12 caused turnovers, with Ainsley Shilling and Tatumn Nyen each causing six apiece. The Lakers are looking to win their seventh consecutive home contest, dating back to last season.
 
The Eagles of Ashland are winners of two straight, both by shutout, to push their record to 5-4 this season. They are 2-0 in GMAC play, defeating Ursuline and Lake Erie by a combined score of 44-0. Their four losses have come to Slippery Rock, UIndy, Maryville, and Northern Michigan, only one of those by less than nine goals. The Eagles are scoring over 14 goals per game, giving up just over 10 a contest. Ashland ranks sixth nationally, grabbing 16.3 draw controls per game.
 
In Sunday's matchup, the Lakers will head to Missouri to take on MWSU in their final non-conference game before league play starts next week. After starting the season 4-1, the Griffons have dropped two straight, losing to Colorado State-Pueblo and Colorado-Colorado Springs. They have one of the best defenses in the country, allowing just eight goals per contest, with goalkeeper Ava Garaway posting a save percentage of 52.0%. MWSU is also strong in the draw circle, winning 63.4% of their draw controls.
 
How to Follow
Both games will be available to follow along with via live stats or live video. Or you can follow along on social media at @gvsuwlax.