The third-ranked William Smith College lacrosse team will host a NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse Championship Regional this weekend, May 20-21, on Boswell Field at David J Urick Stadium.
 
The Herons (19-0) are making their third straight appearance in the regional round. William Smith will face No. 19 St. John Fisher (17-2) Saturday at 1 p.m. The Herons punched their ticket to the third round with a 17-1 win over Rhodes yesterday. The Cardinals defeated Mount Union 14-3 to on Sunday to advance. William Smith defeated St. John Fisher 10-9 in Pittsford, New York, back on March 29.
 
Saturday's second game will feature fifth-ranked Tufts (15-4) and seventh-ranked Wesleyan (15-3) at 4 p.m. The Jumbos defeated No. 22 Cortland 24-10 to advance to the regional round. The Cardinals knocked off Roger Williams 19-6 to secure a spot in the third round. NESCAC rivals, Tufts and Wesleyan have met twice already this year. The Cardinals took the regular season meeting 14-10 and the Jumbos won 13-11 in the conference tournament semifinals.
 
The winners will meet in the NCAA quarterfinals on Sunday at 4 p.m with a trip to championship weekend in Salem, Virginia on the line.
 
Tickets are $6 for general admission, $3 for students, senior citizens, military personnel and children ages 3-12. Fans unable to make it to Boswell Field can follow all the action with Live Stats and HWS All-Access Video.