The third-ranked William Smith College lacrosse team hits the road this weekend as they travel to Poughkeepsie, New York, to take on Vassar College to conclude the regular season. The opening draw is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday.
 
The Herons are 15-0 overall and 9-0 in Liberty League play. Last weekend, the Herons swept their games in the Capital District to clinch the Liberty League regular season title. On Friday, William Smith defeated RPI 17-7 behind Allie McGinty's had a game-high seven points (3g, 4a). Saturday, the Herons defeated Union 16-5 with Maddie Montgomery matching her career-high with seven goals.
 
The Brewers are 8-5 overall and 5-4 in Liberty League play. Vassar is on a two-game winning streak, after defeating Bard 15-4 and St. Lawrence 12-11 last week. Against the Raptors, Tess Billings and Catherine Peacock each had a hat trick. On Saturday, Lauren Johns made 13 saves, including eight in the second half.
 
Fans who can't make the trip to Poughkeepsie can follow the action online at vassarathletics.com. The game will be broadcast on WHWS-FM (105.7 in Geneva).
 
ABOUT THE HERONS

• William Smith is led offensively by senior Maddie Montgomery. She has a Liberty League-leading 58 goals and 72 points.
• Junior Allie McGinty leads the Herons with 27 assists. She is second on the team with 47 points.
• The Herons have seven players who have recorded 30-plus points this season.
• First-year Natalie Daniels leads the team with 57 draw controls.
• Sophomore goalie Maura Smeader plays the majority of the minutes in goal for the Herons. She has a GAA of 6.94 and a save percentage of .511. Smeader is seventh in the nation in GAA.

 
NATIONAL NUMBERS

• The Herons lead are one of three teams in the country that are undefeated, leading the nation in winning percentage (1.00). William Smith is also first in the nation in turnovers per game (10.80).
• William Smith is fifth in clearing percentage (.903), eighth in scoring margin (+9.73), 13th in scoring defense (6.67) and 17th in scoring offense (16.40).

 
ABOUT THE BREWERS

• Vassar is currently sixth in the Liberty League standings.  
• The offense is led by Maddy Kretten. She has 39 goals and 51 points.
• Annie Uyeki leads the Brewers with 29 assists. She is second on the team with 46 points.
• Catherine Peacock leads the team with 37 draw controls.
• Goalie Lauren Johns plays the majority of minutes in goal for the Brewers. She has a GAA of 12.61 and a save percentage of .446.

 
SERIES HISTORY

• Saturday will be the 21st meeting between the Herons and the Brewers.
• William Smith leads the all-time series 18-2, including a 7-2 mark in Poughkeepsie. 
• Last season, the Herons defeated the Brewers 24-3. McGinty led the way with eight points on four goals and four assists. Molly Davis also had four goals.