Cabrini University Cavaliers (6-5, 5-0 CSAC) vs. Notre Dame of MD University Gators (3-6, 1-3 CSAC)
Tuesday, April 10, 4pm
Edith Robb Dixon Field

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Last Meeting: Cabrini 16, Notre Dame of MD 4 (4/18/2017, Baltimore, MD)
Seven Cavaliers accounted for the Blue and White's 15 first half goals, as Cabrini cruised to a 16-4 road win. Sophomore Lauren Hughes scored the first of her three goals just eight seconds after the opening whistle, as Cabrini built a 6-0 lead less than four minutes into the action.

Juniors Liz Hoeffner and Avery Murphy posted four goals each and combined for three assists, while senior Emily Crouse marked the scoring column twice. Junior MaryKate Keenan caused a pair of turnovers, as senior Jackie Neary recorded four draw controls.  

Junior Megan Morales paced the Gators with two goals on three shots, two ground balls and four draw controls. Senior Kaitlyn Walter added a goal, while junior Kirstin McGee notched an assist.

Cabrini Last Time Out: Cabrini 23, Gwynedd Mercy 10 (4/7/2018, Radnor, PA)
The Blue and White scored seven goals in the game's first six minutes and led 13-2 midway through the first half, as the Cavaliers improved to 5-0 in the league with Saturday's 23-10 win over Gwynedd Mercy.

Cabrini dominated the first half of play, outshooting the Griffins 25-11 and holding them to just 3-11 on clear attempts, en route to a 15-5 halftime lead.

Hoeffner paced the Blue and White offense, recording eight points on seven goals and a pair of draw controls. Freshman Taylor Dimmerling and Murphy finished the day with six points each. The rookie's six points and four assists marked career highs, while Murphy notched five goals and six draw controls.

Notre Dame of MD Last Time Out: Marywood 17, Notre Dame of MD 3 (4/7/2018, Baltimore, MD)
Marywood built an early 6-0 lead before McGee and Walter put the Gators on the board midway through the first half. NDM faced an uphill battle entering the second half trailing 9-3, but the Pacers quelled any hopes of a comeback, holding the Gators to just three second half shots.

NDM recorded just 12 shots on the day and surrendered 15 free position shots in the loss.

Freshman goaltender Maria Salas was a standout for the Gators, recording 19 saves, securing three ground balls and causing a turnover in the loss.

McGee finished the day with two goals, three ground balls and five draw controls, while Walter paired a goal and an assist. Senior Lindsey Webb tallied a team-high five ground balls and caused two turnovers.

5 Factors for Cabrini

• Cabrini's offense ranks 20th in Division III, recording 15.91 goals per contest.
• Hoeffner and Murphy rank among the nation's top scorers. Hoeffner ranks 12th in the country with 52 goals, while Murphy's 48 are good for 15th. Cabrini joins Averett and Meredith as the nation's only teams with two players in the top 20.
• The Cavaliers rank third in the CSAC in both turnovers committed (19.73) and turnovers caused (13.18).
• Cabrini has recorded 100 more total shots and 61 more shots on goal than its opponents. It has been outshot only twice in 11 games this season.
• All three Blue and White goaltenders rank in the top five in goals against average in CSAC games. In its five league contests, junior Devon Scharf, sophomore Noelia Ramirez and freshman Lauren Buck own a combined 6.8 goal against average, second in the league.

5 Factors for Notre Dame of MD

• Morales lead the CSAC and ranks eighth in the NCAA with 5.13 goals per game.
• Salas has established herself as one of the nation's top netminders, as her 15.44 saves are second in the country, while her 139 total saves are good for 10th.
• The Gators have caused more than six turnovers just twice on the season, causing 12 in a 21-0 win at Centenary and 11 in a 15-9 win over Bryn Mawr.
• McGee and Walter have accounted for 23 of the team's 25 assists
• In their four CSAC tilts, the Gators have scored on 51.7% of their shots and 81.6% of their shots on goal.

 

	TALE OF THE TAPE
Cabrini		Notre Dame of MD
6-5, 5-0 CSAC	Record	3-6, 1-3 CSAC
175	Goals	86
67	Assists	25
375	Shots	181
170	Draw Controls	108
238	Ground Balls	172
145	Caused Turnovers	51
.441	Free Position Shots	.450
.341	Save Percentage	.533
	TEAM LEADERS
Liz Hoeffner (52)	Goals	Megan Morales (41)
Lauren Hughes (14)	Assists	Kirstin McGee (12)
Liz Hoeffner (63)	Points	Megan Morales (42)
Avery Murphy (75)	Draw Controls	Kirstin McGee (46)
Katie Kucia (35)	Ground Balls	Marie Salas (27)
Jackie Neary (32)	Caused Turnovers	Lindsey Webb (11)
Devon Scharf (.357)	Save Percentage	Marie Salas (.533)