RADFORD BEGINS SPRING BREAK WITH TUESDAY TUSSLE AT STETSON

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RADFORD, Va. – Fresh off its first-ever program win, the Radford women's lacrosse team travels to Stetson for Tuesday's 7 p.m. non-conference game from the Athletic Training Center in DeLand, Fla.

SETTING THE STAGE
- Series: First meeting
- Location: Athletic Training Center (DeLand, Fla.)
- Time: 7 p.m.
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HIGHLANDER HIGHLIGHTS
Radford (1-3) made history Saturday afternoon, taking down Howard, 19-8, in the Highlanders' home opener at Cupp Stadium. Behind a combined nine goals from freshmen attackers Emma Rogers and Gracie Peterson, RU put up a season-high 19 goals on the scoreboard.

Rogers, who tallied five goals for the second time this season, leads all Highlanders with 12 goals. The Reston, Va., native ranks sixth in the Big South in goals scored. Peterson and Juliette Ruland are right behind with eight goals apiece.

Ruland has the team's top mark for ground balls (11) and is second in draws (16). Behind her season-high nine Saturday, Adrian Rius has taken the team lead in draws with 17. In addition, Rius leads the league in draws per game (4.25).

In goal, Hannah Rosen has recorded 43 saves. Her 10.75 saves per game rank third in the Big South.

SCOUTING STETSON
The Hatters (2-2) have won two in a row after dropping their opening two games in California against Fresno State and No. 19 USC. Stetson defeated Cincinnati, 9-6, before outlasting Presbyterian, 10-9, in overtime last Saturday.

Sam Maguire, a junior midfielder, scored the game-winning goal with 1:48 left in the second overtime to even the Hatters' record on the season.

Hallie Merz is Stetson's top scoring threat, finding the back of the net seven times already this season. She also has six assists to give her a team-leading 13 points. In total, nine Hatters have scored this season.

Two players have recorded double-figure ground balls for Stetson, led by goalkeeper Whitney Meyers' 14. Meyers has a 12.29 goals against average entering Tuesday's game.

UP NEXT
Radford returns home to host Detroit, March 18. Opening draw is set for 2 p.m. from Cupp Stadium.

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Players Mentioned

#4 Juliette Ruland: A/MF; 5' 11"; Freshman

#15 Adrian Rius: A/MF; 5' 9"; Freshman

#25 Hannah Rosen: GK; 5' 5"; Freshman

#16 Gracie Peterson: A; 5' 6"; Freshman

#14 Emma Rogers: A/MF; 5' 7"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#4 Juliette Ruland
: 5' 11"; Freshman
: A/MF

#15 Adrian Rius
: 5' 9"; Freshman
: A/MF

#25 Hannah Rosen
: 5' 5"; Freshman
: GK

#16 Gracie Peterson
: 5' 6"; Freshman
: A

#14 Emma Rogers
: 5' 7"; Freshman
: A/MF