Katie Rowan leads the nation in scoring and scoring average this season.
Rowan Leads the Nation in Scoring, Orange Offense Ranks Second
3/25/2008 3:57:38 PM | Women's Lacrosse
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Syracuse junior Katie Rowan is the most prolific scorer in the country so far this season, while the Orange offense ranks number two in the nation, according to the most recent NCAA women’s lacrosse statistics released on Tuesday. Through games of Sunday, March 23, Rowan ranks first nationally in points (52) and points per game (6.5). She leads Syracuse’s offense which is second in the nation in scoring (19.14 goals per game) and third in points (215).
Overall, Rowan ranks in the top five in four categories. She is third in assists (23) and fourth in assists per game (2.88). In addition, sophomore Christina Dove and freshman Liz Hogan rank among the national leaders. Dove’s average of 4.0 goals per contest is sixth in the nation, while Hogan’s 7.23 goals against average ranks sixth.
As a team, Syracuse ranks among the top 10 in six statistical categories. The Orange is second in scoring margin (11.75), third in points (215) and draw controls (16.38), fifth in winning percentage (.875) and eighth in scoring defense (7.53)
Syracuse is ranked No. 5 in this week’s IWLCA poll and No. 6 in the Inside Lacrosse media poll. The Orange goes on the road this weekend to take on Cincinnati on Sunday at 1 p.m.
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