PITTSBURGH– After defeating Niagara last weekend, Sun Devil Lacrosse continues their two-game road slate with a trip to Pittsburgh on Wednesday, February 12. The game is slated for 11 a.m. AZT and will be streamed on ACCNX.
In the first meeting between the two programs last season, ASU escaped with an 18-11 win, which capped off a program-best 3-0 start to the season.
Sun Devil Outlook:
Lacrosse posted a dominant 15-9 victory over reigning MAAC Champions Niagara , despite the freezing temperatures and a sluggish start, junior attacker Jordyn Behar led the offense with six assists en route to the Sun Devils securing their seventh win in eight season openers.
ASU was led by junior attacker Jordyn Behar whose career-high six assists were the most in a single game since 2022. Attackers Lydia Oldknow and Teagan Ng each recorded hat tricks to lead the offense, while Katie Vahle notched 13 saves on the defensive end.
Scouting the Opponent:
Pittsburgh opened the season against St. Bonaventure on the road and escaped with a 13-12 win in overtime last weekend.
In 2024, Pitt finished with a 5-13 record, which included four wins at home and a 1-8 record on the road.
Sun Devil Notables:
In the first meeting between the two programs last season, ASU escaped with an 18-11 win, which capped off a program-best 3-0 start to the season.
Sun Devil Outlook:
Lacrosse posted a dominant 15-9 victory over reigning MAAC Champions Niagara , despite the freezing temperatures and a sluggish start, junior attacker Jordyn Behar led the offense with six assists en route to the Sun Devils securing their seventh win in eight season openers.
ASU was led by junior attacker Jordyn Behar whose career-high six assists were the most in a single game since 2022. Attackers Lydia Oldknow and Teagan Ng each recorded hat tricks to lead the offense, while Katie Vahle notched 13 saves on the defensive end.
Scouting the Opponent:
Pittsburgh opened the season against St. Bonaventure on the road and escaped with a 13-12 win in overtime last weekend.
In 2024, Pitt finished with a 5-13 record, which included four wins at home and a 1-8 record on the road.
Sun Devil Notables:
- 27 players saw playing time for the Sun Devils against Niagara.
- Jordan Behar's career-high six assists against Niagara were the most by a Sun Devil since April 17, 2022 when Emily Glagolev recorded five against Colorado. Behar was one assist shy of tying Glagolev's program-record seven assists in a single game.
- Behar also recorded eight points (2G-6A) which is a career high, and the most since Mina Scott achieved the feat on April 27, 2024 against UC Davis.
- After scoring three goals against Niagara, Lydia Oldknow extended her scoring streak to 20 games, dating back to the 2024 season opener.
- Redshirt freshman Addie Shevitz and freshman Kendal Morris both netted the first goals of their career against the Purple Eagles.