Lacrosse Wraps Up Nonconference Play Against Furman

EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon lacrosse is set for its final test before beginning Pac-12 play as it takes on Furman on Sunday at 11 a.m. at Papé Field.

GAME INFO
When: Sunday, March 10
Where: Papé Field| Eugene, Ore.
Time: 11 a.m. PT
Watch: http://pac-12.com/live/university-oregon-3
Live Stats: https://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=499033

CLOSING OUT NONCONFERENCE
Oregon readies to play its final nonconference game of the season against Furman on Sunday. The matchup between the Ducks and Paladins is the second of a three-game homestand for Oregon, which begins Pac-12 play against California at Papé Field next Saturday. The Ducks are 5-1 under head coach Jessica Drummond and are atop the Pac-12 in a number of statistical categories.

QUACK ATTACK
Oregon's attack has been in good form to begin the season, averaging 15.67 goals per game which leads the Pac-12 and is top 20 nationally. The Ducks are firing 36.00 shots per game (T-5th nationally) and are putting an average of 26.33 shots on target (ninth nationally). Morgan McCarthy (22), Lauren Rismani (24) and Anna Simmons (26) are each among the top 10 in the Pac-12 for points.

Oregon has scored 15-or-more goals in five of its six games this season.

SUPER SIMMONS
Sophomore midfielder Anna Simmons has been on a tear to open the season for Oregon. The youngest of the Ducks' six team captains has scored 22 goals in six games, crushing her season total of eight in 2023. Simmons' goal total ranks second in the Pac-12, while her 20 points are tied for second.

Two games with six goals, and four total hat tricks this season.
Leads the Pac-12 with 49 shots taken.
Broke the program record for fastest goal, scoring in five seconds against Marist.
Tied for the Pac-12 lead with 12 caused turnovers.
Forced a career high five turnovers against No. 22 Rutgers.

McCARTHY MAGIC
Senior midfielder Morgan McCarthy continues to be a leading presence for Oregon after being named an All-Pac-12 second-team selection for a second consecutive season in 2023. McCarthy led Oregon with career-highs in goals (37) and points (40) and looks primed for another impressive year with 13 goals in five games thus far.

Has scored four-straight hat tricks and five total this season.
Seven goals away from scoring 100 in her career.
Named the Feb. 27 Pac-12 Offensive POTW after netting five goals and assisting two against Marist.
One of 10 players in UO history with 50 career goals and 100 draw controls.
Led Oregon in draw controls (44), points (40) and goals (37) as a junior in 2023.
Fourth in program history with 142 career draw controls.

LO RIZZ MAKING IT HAPPEN
Oregon attacker Lauren Rismani has been a prolific facilitator for Oregon this season, logging a team-high 15 assists that ranks second among Pac-12 players. After scoring 13 goals in 2023, the junior has already netted nine through six games this season and is second on the team with 24 points.