The fourth-ranked William Smith College lacrosse team heads east this Saturday, April 1, as they travel to Saratoga Springs, New York, to take on Skidmore College in a Liberty League contest. The opening draw is scheduled for noon at Skidmore's Wachenheim Field.
 
The Herons are 8-0 overall with a 2-0 mark in Liberty League play. It is the Herons best start since 2002, This past Wednesday, William Smith came from behind to defeat No. 24 St. John Fisher 10-9. Sophomore Katherine Murray led the Herons with four points on two goals and two assists. Sophomore goalkeeper Maura Smeader had 5 saves in the victory. 
 
The Thoroughbreds are 6-2 overall and 2-1 in conference play. This past Wednesday, Skidmore fell short against Vassar College, with a final score of 13-10.
 
Fans who cannot make the trip to Skidmore can follow the action with live stats and video on skidmoreathletics.com. The game will be broadcast on WHWS-FM (105.7 in Geneva).
 
ABOUT THE HERONS

• William Smith is led by Maddie Montgomery's 25 goals and 34 points.
• Junior Allie McGinty leads the Herons with 12 assists and is second on the team with 23 points.
• Maura Smeader has played the majority of the time in goal. She has a GAA of 7.07 and a save percentage of .547. She is 12th in the nation in GAA and save percentage.

 
ABOUT THE THOROUGHBREDS

• Gabriella Modesti leads the Thoroughbreds with 19 goals, 13 assists and 32 points.
• Maddy Marr is right behind her with 10 goals and 12 assists, for 22 points.
• Goalkeeper Phoebe Beshlian has played the majority of the time in net for the Thoroughbreds. She has a GAA of 7.71 and a save percentage of .353.

 
SERIES HISTORY

• Saturday will be the 29th meeting between the Herons and the Thoroughbreds. 
• The Herons lead the all-time series 24-4, including and 8-2 record in Saratoga Springs.
• Last season, the Herons defeated the Thoroughbreds 18-5. Allie McGinty and Katherine Murray had five goals each.