TEMPE, Ariz. – The Arizona State Lacrosse team lead by head coach Courtney Martinez Connor will challenge themselves once again with a competitive 2019 spring schedule that has been finalized.
In their inaugural season, the Sun Devil Lacrosse program enjoyed success rarely seen by first year programs. The six victories in 2018 were more wins than the other three first-year Division I programs combined.
With a year under their belt, several key players returning, and the addition of a group of talented newcomers, there is a lot to look forward to during the Sun Devil Lacrosse 2019 season. Looking to build off the momentum of their historic first season, coach Courtney Martinez Connor and the Sun Devil Lacrosse coaching staff announce their 2019 spring schedule:
2019 Spring Schedule Breakdown (all times in MST)
There will be plenty of opportunities to see the 2019 Sun Devils as they open up the season with five consecutive home games and host ten games overall, all of which will take place at Sun Devil Soccer/Lacrosse Stadium. "Opening up with five consecutive home games offers an excellent opportunity for our fans and families to come out and support Sun Devil Lacrosse," Coach Martinez Connor said.
In total, Arizona State's 17-game schedule includes 10 Pac-12 Conference games and seven non-conference games. "We made our schedule to present challenging midweek and non-conference games that will compliment a difficult conference schedule," Coach Martinez Connor stated. Four of ASU's matchups against conference foes, as well as the Pac-12 Tournament, will be televised on Pac-12 Networks.
"Being part of the Pac-12, one of the top conferences in the country, is extremely beneficial to our program," Coach Martinez Connor mentioned. "The sport continues to gain popularity and the West Coast has established itself as competitive in the college lacrosse world."
A rematch of the 2018 opener against a memorable opponent will kick-off the 2019 season, as the Sun Devils host the Kennesaw State on Friday, February 8th at 6:00 P.M.. A 14-6 victory over the Owls (2/8/18) represented ASU's first as a Division I program. Coming off back-to-back seasons with seven wins or more for the first time in program history, Kennesaw State presents an early measuring-stick opportunity for the Sun Devils.
After a weekend off, Arizona State is back in action with a pair of home games, as they host Columbia and Stetson. On Friday, February 22nd at 6:00 P.M., the Sun Devils draw Columbia to open up the weekend. During the matchup on February 26th last season in New York, Arizona State outscored the Lions 8-2 in the second half on their way to a 15-12 come-from-behind victory. The second match-up of the weekend features another rematch from last season as the Sun Devils will face Stetson University on Sunday, February 24th at 11:00 A.M. Returning attacker Kerri Clayton tallied seven points (5 goals, 2 assists) in the Sun Devils 15-12 triumph over the Hatters a season ago.
A rare mid-week contest will take place on Tuesday, March 5th as the Sun Devils welcome Vanderbilt to town at 4:00 P.M. The former members of the SEC will now serve as an affiliate member of the American Athletic Conference, which begins its first year of sponsoring NCAA Women's Lacrosse. This will be the first matchup between the two schools in Lacrosse. The Commodores are coming off an eight-win season, the program's highest total since the 2012 season.
Kicking off Pac-12 Conference play, the Sun Devils will remain in Tempe to host USC on Friday, March 8th at 5:00 P.M. The two teams became very familiar with each other last season, facing off a total of three times. The Trojans finished last season 10-8 overall and 6-4 in Pac-12 play. After three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths and a run to the 2017 Elite Eight, the Cardinal and Gold narrowly missed out on a postseason berth last season.
The first road trip of the season will feature a pair of contests against Pac-12 opponents and the Sun Devils' debut on Pac-12 Network. The initial stop will be in Eugene as ASU will take on Oregon on Friday, March 15th at 5:00 P.M. The Ducks have won at least nine games in five consecutive seasons and boasted a 5-2 home record last season. The Sun Devils will find themselves in Boulder during the next stop on the road trip to face-off with Colorado on Sunday, March 17th at 12:00 P.M. The game will be televised live on Pac-12 Networks. The defending Pac-12 regular season conference champions are coming off a 14-6 campaign, including a 9-1 conference record. The Buffaloes defeated Jacksonville in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament to earn their first ever NCAA Tournament victory. Colorado comes in at No. 18 in the U.S. Lacrosse Magazine Women's Preseason Poll.
Returning home the following weekend, the weekend schedule changes slightly as the Sun Devils play on Saturday and Monday. Saturday, March 23rd, Stanford comes to Tempe for a showdown at 12:00 P.M. The Cardinal represent another prestigious opponent for Arizona State, as they earned an automatic bid in the 2018 NCAA Tournament by defeating Colorado in the Pac-12 Tournament Championship. Stanford was ranked 15th in the U.S. Lacrosse Magazine Women's Preseason Poll. The Sun Devils will appear on Pac-12 Network for a second time as their game against the California on Monday, March 25th at 4:00 P.M will be televised. The two sides split the season series last season, with Arizona State picking up their first Pac-12 Conference win in program history in a dramatic 12-11 overtime victory. The Sun Devils would score the final three goals of the game capped off with the overtime winner scored by returning midfielder Emily Glagolev.
Arizona State will return the trip, traveling to the Bay Area schools a weekend later for their second conference road trip of the season. First up is a trip to the Farm for a rematch with the Stanford Cardinal on Friday, March 29th at 5:00 P.M. On Sunday, March 31st at 1:00 P.M. across the Bay in Berkeley, the Sun Devils complete their road trip with a rematch against the Cal Golden Bears.
As part of the Pac-12 Conference's balanced scheduling, the Sun Devils will get the opportunity to host Oregon and Colorado. On Friday, April 5th at 3:00 P.M. Arizona State will host the Oregon Ducks. In the home conference finale, the Colorado Buffaloes come to Tempe on Sunday, April 7th at 1:00 P.M. Both games during the weekend will be broadcasted live by Pac-12 Network.
An east-coast trip will wrap up road non-conference play as the Sun Devils complete a pair of home-and-home series agreements. ASU looks to avenge a loss last season when they arrive in Lynchburg, Virginia to take on Liberty University on Friday, April 12th at 1:00 P.M. The Flames are coming off a 13-win campaign, the most victories in a single season in school history. Liberty offers a tough road environment for the Sun Devils, as the Flames went 7-0 at home last season. For the second consecutive season, ASU will face-off with Presbyterian College, this time in Clinton, South Carolina. The game will take place on Sunday, April 14th at 10:00 A.M. The Sun Devils defeated the Hoses, 23-5, last season in Tempe behind the strength of a six-goal performance by returning sophomore attacker Taylor Carson.
The final non-conference game of the season brings San Diego State to Tempe for a contest taking place on Wednesday, April 17th at 4:00 P.M. The two teams battled back and forth for 60 minutes last February, with a Sun Devil's comeback falling a goal short. The Pac-12 conference finale also represents the regular season finale as Arizona State squares off with USC for the second time, with this one taking place in Tempe. The Trojans come to town for the matchup schedule for Saturday, April 20th at 2:00 P.M. With it being the final home game of the season, this contest will also serve as Senior Day, with the senior class being honored for their accomplishments.
There will be plenty of opportunities to see Sun Devil Lacrosse in action throughout the season. If you can't make it out to a game at Sun Devil Soccer/Lacrosse Stadium, or miss one of our four games on Pac-12 Network, you can still keep up to date with the latest information and updates along all season by following our Instagram/Twitter (@SunDevilWLax) as well as liking our Facebook.
In their inaugural season, the Sun Devil Lacrosse program enjoyed success rarely seen by first year programs. The six victories in 2018 were more wins than the other three first-year Division I programs combined.
With a year under their belt, several key players returning, and the addition of a group of talented newcomers, there is a lot to look forward to during the Sun Devil Lacrosse 2019 season. Looking to build off the momentum of their historic first season, coach Courtney Martinez Connor and the Sun Devil Lacrosse coaching staff announce their 2019 spring schedule:
2019 Spring Schedule Breakdown (all times in MST)
There will be plenty of opportunities to see the 2019 Sun Devils as they open up the season with five consecutive home games and host ten games overall, all of which will take place at Sun Devil Soccer/Lacrosse Stadium. "Opening up with five consecutive home games offers an excellent opportunity for our fans and families to come out and support Sun Devil Lacrosse," Coach Martinez Connor said.
In total, Arizona State's 17-game schedule includes 10 Pac-12 Conference games and seven non-conference games. "We made our schedule to present challenging midweek and non-conference games that will compliment a difficult conference schedule," Coach Martinez Connor stated. Four of ASU's matchups against conference foes, as well as the Pac-12 Tournament, will be televised on Pac-12 Networks.
"Being part of the Pac-12, one of the top conferences in the country, is extremely beneficial to our program," Coach Martinez Connor mentioned. "The sport continues to gain popularity and the West Coast has established itself as competitive in the college lacrosse world."
A rematch of the 2018 opener against a memorable opponent will kick-off the 2019 season, as the Sun Devils host the Kennesaw State on Friday, February 8th at 6:00 P.M.. A 14-6 victory over the Owls (2/8/18) represented ASU's first as a Division I program. Coming off back-to-back seasons with seven wins or more for the first time in program history, Kennesaw State presents an early measuring-stick opportunity for the Sun Devils.
After a weekend off, Arizona State is back in action with a pair of home games, as they host Columbia and Stetson. On Friday, February 22nd at 6:00 P.M., the Sun Devils draw Columbia to open up the weekend. During the matchup on February 26th last season in New York, Arizona State outscored the Lions 8-2 in the second half on their way to a 15-12 come-from-behind victory. The second match-up of the weekend features another rematch from last season as the Sun Devils will face Stetson University on Sunday, February 24th at 11:00 A.M. Returning attacker Kerri Clayton tallied seven points (5 goals, 2 assists) in the Sun Devils 15-12 triumph over the Hatters a season ago.
A rare mid-week contest will take place on Tuesday, March 5th as the Sun Devils welcome Vanderbilt to town at 4:00 P.M. The former members of the SEC will now serve as an affiliate member of the American Athletic Conference, which begins its first year of sponsoring NCAA Women's Lacrosse. This will be the first matchup between the two schools in Lacrosse. The Commodores are coming off an eight-win season, the program's highest total since the 2012 season.
Kicking off Pac-12 Conference play, the Sun Devils will remain in Tempe to host USC on Friday, March 8th at 5:00 P.M. The two teams became very familiar with each other last season, facing off a total of three times. The Trojans finished last season 10-8 overall and 6-4 in Pac-12 play. After three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths and a run to the 2017 Elite Eight, the Cardinal and Gold narrowly missed out on a postseason berth last season.
The first road trip of the season will feature a pair of contests against Pac-12 opponents and the Sun Devils' debut on Pac-12 Network. The initial stop will be in Eugene as ASU will take on Oregon on Friday, March 15th at 5:00 P.M. The Ducks have won at least nine games in five consecutive seasons and boasted a 5-2 home record last season. The Sun Devils will find themselves in Boulder during the next stop on the road trip to face-off with Colorado on Sunday, March 17th at 12:00 P.M. The game will be televised live on Pac-12 Networks. The defending Pac-12 regular season conference champions are coming off a 14-6 campaign, including a 9-1 conference record. The Buffaloes defeated Jacksonville in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament to earn their first ever NCAA Tournament victory. Colorado comes in at No. 18 in the U.S. Lacrosse Magazine Women's Preseason Poll.
Returning home the following weekend, the weekend schedule changes slightly as the Sun Devils play on Saturday and Monday. Saturday, March 23rd, Stanford comes to Tempe for a showdown at 12:00 P.M. The Cardinal represent another prestigious opponent for Arizona State, as they earned an automatic bid in the 2018 NCAA Tournament by defeating Colorado in the Pac-12 Tournament Championship. Stanford was ranked 15th in the U.S. Lacrosse Magazine Women's Preseason Poll. The Sun Devils will appear on Pac-12 Network for a second time as their game against the California on Monday, March 25th at 4:00 P.M will be televised. The two sides split the season series last season, with Arizona State picking up their first Pac-12 Conference win in program history in a dramatic 12-11 overtime victory. The Sun Devils would score the final three goals of the game capped off with the overtime winner scored by returning midfielder Emily Glagolev.
Arizona State will return the trip, traveling to the Bay Area schools a weekend later for their second conference road trip of the season. First up is a trip to the Farm for a rematch with the Stanford Cardinal on Friday, March 29th at 5:00 P.M. On Sunday, March 31st at 1:00 P.M. across the Bay in Berkeley, the Sun Devils complete their road trip with a rematch against the Cal Golden Bears.
As part of the Pac-12 Conference's balanced scheduling, the Sun Devils will get the opportunity to host Oregon and Colorado. On Friday, April 5th at 3:00 P.M. Arizona State will host the Oregon Ducks. In the home conference finale, the Colorado Buffaloes come to Tempe on Sunday, April 7th at 1:00 P.M. Both games during the weekend will be broadcasted live by Pac-12 Network.
An east-coast trip will wrap up road non-conference play as the Sun Devils complete a pair of home-and-home series agreements. ASU looks to avenge a loss last season when they arrive in Lynchburg, Virginia to take on Liberty University on Friday, April 12th at 1:00 P.M. The Flames are coming off a 13-win campaign, the most victories in a single season in school history. Liberty offers a tough road environment for the Sun Devils, as the Flames went 7-0 at home last season. For the second consecutive season, ASU will face-off with Presbyterian College, this time in Clinton, South Carolina. The game will take place on Sunday, April 14th at 10:00 A.M. The Sun Devils defeated the Hoses, 23-5, last season in Tempe behind the strength of a six-goal performance by returning sophomore attacker Taylor Carson.
The final non-conference game of the season brings San Diego State to Tempe for a contest taking place on Wednesday, April 17th at 4:00 P.M. The two teams battled back and forth for 60 minutes last February, with a Sun Devil's comeback falling a goal short. The Pac-12 conference finale also represents the regular season finale as Arizona State squares off with USC for the second time, with this one taking place in Tempe. The Trojans come to town for the matchup schedule for Saturday, April 20th at 2:00 P.M. With it being the final home game of the season, this contest will also serve as Senior Day, with the senior class being honored for their accomplishments.
There will be plenty of opportunities to see Sun Devil Lacrosse in action throughout the season. If you can't make it out to a game at Sun Devil Soccer/Lacrosse Stadium, or miss one of our four games on Pac-12 Network, you can still keep up to date with the latest information and updates along all season by following our Instagram/Twitter (@SunDevilWLax) as well as liking our Facebook.
| SUN DEVIL LACROSSE SCHEDULE | ||||
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (MST) | SITE | T.V. |
| 2/8 | Kennesaw State | 6:00 P.M. | Tempe | |
| 2/22 | Columbia | 6:00 P.M. | Tempe | |
| 2/24 | Stetson | 11:00 A.M. | Tempe | |
| 3/5 | Vanderbilt | 4:00 P.M. | Tempe | |
| 3/8 | USC | 5:00 P.M. | Tempe | |
| 3/15 | at Oregon | 5:00 P.M. | Eugene | |
| 3/17 | at #18 Colorado | 12:00 P.M. | Boulder | Pac-12 Network |
| 3/23 | #15 Stanford | 12:00 P.M. | Tempe | |
| 3/25 | California | 4:00 P.M. | Tempe | Pac-12 Network |
| 3/29 | at #15 Stanford | 5:00 P.M. | Stanford | |
| 3/31 | at California | 1:00 P.M. | Berkeley | |
| 4/5 | Oregon | 3:00 P.M. | Tempe | Pac-12 Network |
| 4/7 | #18 Colorado | 1:00 P.M. | Tempe | Pac-12 Network |
| 4/12 | at Liberty | 1:00 P.M. | Lynchburg | |
| 4/14 | at Presbyterian | 10:00 A.M. | Clinton | |
| 4/17 | San Diego State | 4:00 P.M. | Tempe | |
| 4/20 | at USC | 2:00 P.M. | Los Angeles | |
| 4/25-4/28 | Pac-12 Championships | TBD | Eugene | Pac-12 Network |