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Women's Lacrosse By David Nelson, Athletic Communications Manager

Lady Reds Will Begin Two-Game Home Swing with Adrian

KENOSHA, WIS.—The Carthage College women's lacrosse team (1-1, 0-0 CCIW) will embark on a two-game home stand that begins with a non-conference bout against Adrian College on Saturday, March 12 at 3:00 p.m.
 
ABOUT ADRIAN COLLEGE (0-3, 0-0 MIAA)
 
The Bulldogs came out of the gates this season with three losses to Sewanee (18-6), Birmingham-Southern (15-12) and Illinois Wesleyan (12-8). Adrian is looking to dodge a 16-game losing skid that dates back to May 2, 2014 when they defeated Alma College 16-7. Annie Rice paces the Bulldogs in scoring with four goals and five assists for nine points. Annika Nuler trails her with eight goals and no assists.
 
The 2015-16 season is Elizabeth Szymanski's second as Bulldog head women's lacrosse coach. She arrived in Adrian following a stint at Adams State University where she was an assistant coach. Adrian College is a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA).
 
THE LADY REDS
 
Carthage finds themselves ranked nationally in multiple team and individual categories. Kara Vana leads the Lady Reds scoring attack with six goals and no assists. Vana 's 2.00 free position goals per game leads the CCIW and ranks third in NCAA Division III.  Taylor Sopron paces the CCIW and sits 28th in the country with a .556 save percentage. 

 
As a team, the Lady Reds lead the CCIW and rank 21st in the country with a 0.636 free position percentage. Carthage also leads the CCIW and ranks 50th in the nation with a .516 save percentage. Taylor Sopron paces the CCIW and sits 28th in the country with a .556 save percentage.
 
WHATS NEXT
 
Carthage will face Beloit College in the back half of their two-game home swing on Wednesday, March 16 at 6 p.m. before hitting the road for seven consecutive games.
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Taylor Sopron

#31 Taylor Sopron

GK
5' 11"
Senior
Kara Vana

#6 Kara Vana

A
5' 8"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Taylor Sopron

#31 Taylor Sopron

5' 11"
Senior
GK
Kara Vana

#6 Kara Vana

5' 8"
Freshman
A