Feb. 18, 2011
The lacrosse team opens its 2011 campaign tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 19 as the Dukes host St. Francis (Pa.) at noon on Rooney Field.
Sixth-year coach Mike Scerbo's Dukes return 11 players and six starters from last year's 8-9 squad, including team tri-captains seniors Courtney Lambert and Katie Rekart and junior Liz Walker.
Lambert moves back to midfield this season after playing as a defender the past two years. In 2010, she tallied a career-high 19 ground balls and career-best 13 caused turnovers and added eight draw controls. Rekart was the team's top goal-scorer last season with 50 scores and is the top returning player in total points with 57.
Walker was in net 11 times last season for the Red and Blue, posting a 2-0 record with 18 saves and a 9.81 goals against average. Junior Cailin Colegrove is the Dukes second leading returning scorer, with 20 goals and three assists for 23 points in 2010.
Other returning starters include sophomore Casey Denk, junior Amy Gladfelter and sophomore Aubrey Green.
Twelve new players, including 11 freshmen will be battling for playing time.
The game can be watched live online by clicking the All-Access link at www.GoDuquesne.com or the "Watch" link on the schedule and setting up either a monthly or annual subscription.
