ROCK HILL, S.C. -- The Winthrop University lacrosse team gears up for its season opener at home, taking on Kennesaw State at 11:00 a.m. on Eagle Field.
FACEOFF
- This will be the tenth meeting all time between Winthrop and Kennesaw State, with the Eagles holding a slight margin of 5-4.
- The first time they faced off was in 2013 in Rock Hill, with the Eagles dismantling the Owls 22-8.
- The Winthrop University women's lacrosse team was slated to finish fifth in the 2026 Big South Preseason Poll, announced by the conference office this afternoon.
- This marks the Eagles highest preseason ranking since 2023, when the Eagles were also placed fifth.
- Winthrop made their first trip back to the Big South Tournament since 2022 last season, after a 4-4 conference campaign, earning the fifth seed, and falling to three-seeded Wofford in a one-score thriller.
- Four of the top five point getters for the Eagles return for 2026.
- Mikaylah Lindsay returns to the crease, after playing in 16 games and starting 12.
- Lily David ranked eleventh in the conference in caused turnovers per game at 1.29.
- Christina Warren was also eleventh in the Big South in goals per game at 2.46.
- Lindsay ranked 82nd in the nation in saves and 80th in saves per game in 2025.
- Winthrop returns 21 from last season's roster and adds massive depth with 14 newcomers
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