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#15 Herons travel to Clarkson, St. Lawrence

The No. 15 William Smith College lacrosse team will play two Liberty League games this weekend. The Herons travel to Potsdam, N.Y., to take on Clarkson on Friday, April 6 at 4 p.m., and then head to Canton to face St. Lawrence on Saturday, April 7 at 3 p.m.
 
The Herons are riding a four-game win streak and bring a 7-3 overall record and a 4-0 mark in league play into the weekend. Friday's game marks the 18th meeting between William Smith and Clarkson in a series that dates back to 2001. The Herons hold a 16-1 advantage.
 
Senior Melissa Moore leads the team with 23 goals, seven assists, 30 points and 24 ground balls. First-year Mekayla Montgomery has a team-high 14 caused turnovers and 24 draws. First-year Jules Kennedy has played the most minutes in goal. She is sporting a 6.17 goals against average, a .507 save percentage and a 4-1 record.
 
Clarkson brings an 8-2 overall record and 2-1 mark in the Liberty League into Friday's game. The Golden Knights are riding a five-game win streak. Jaid Bayots leads Clarkson with 29 goals, eight assists and 37 points. She also has a team-high 46 draws. Taylor Collins leads the way with 22 ground balls and 18 caused turnovers. Samantha Gladd has played the most minutes in goal. She has a 7.60 goals against average, a .475 save percentage and an 8-2 record.
 
Saturday's contest will be the 48th meeting between William Smith and St. Lawrence. The Herons hold a 32-15 advantage in a series that began in 1977. William Smith has won the last five meetings in a row. The Herons are 11-6 when playing the Saints in Canton.
 
St. Lawrence hosts No. 16 Ithaca on Friday before facing William Smith. The Saints are 3-5 this season and 1-2 in conference play. Kayla Schmalz enters the weekend with a team-high 15 goals, nine assists and 24 points. She has also won a team-high 36 draws. Jacqueline leads the Saints with 25 ground balls and 12 caused turnovers. Olga Lukas has played the most minutes in goal. She is sporting a 9.39 goals against average, a .415 save percentage and a 2-3 record.
 
This weekend's games will be broadcast live on WHWS-FM (105.7 in Geneva). In addition, live stats and video will be available on Clarkson and St. Lawrence's athletics websites.
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Melissa  Moore

#9 Melissa Moore

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5' 8"
Senior
Mekayla Montgomery

#23 Mekayla Montgomery

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5' 9"
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Jules Kennedy

#34 Jules Kennedy

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First-Year

Players Mentioned

Melissa  Moore

#9 Melissa Moore

5' 8"
Senior
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Mekayla Montgomery

#23 Mekayla Montgomery

5' 9"
First-Year
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Jules Kennedy

#34 Jules Kennedy

5' 6"
First-Year
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