ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - Missouri Western lacrosse (2-3) aims to bounce back this weekend as they host Concordia-St. Paul (4-2) at Spratt Stadium on Friday at noon, followed by a road trip to Midland, Michigan, to face Northwood (3-2) at 3:00 p.m. CT at Hantz Stadium on Sunday.
 
WATCH - GLVC Sports NETWORK (FRIDAY)
All Griffon Lacrosse conference games will be streamed live and free of charge on the GLVC Sports Network. For further information, visit https://glvcsn.com/.
 
Sunday's match against Northwood will be broadcast live and free on the Great Midwest Digital Network.
 
LISTEN - GRIFFON SPORTS NETWORK (Varsity Network App & GoGriffons.com/listen)
Live streams of Missouri Western athletics are now available on The Varsity Network app! All home and away football and men's and women's basketball games will be available to listen to for FREE on the Varsity Network App and at GoGriffons.com/listen. Available on iPhone and Android, fans can access free audio streams for game days on the Varsity Network App. Fans can also receive push notifications as reminders for upcoming games and broadcasts.
 
Once you download The Varsity Network app, search 'Missouri Western' and select which Griffon teams you want to follow. For more information on The Varsity Network and how to listen to the Griffons, click here. Audio broadcasts can also be found at GoGriffons.com/listen. Audio broadcasts will also be archived at GoGriffons.com/listen in the 'On Demand' section, and on the Griffon Sports Insider Podcast, which is available on Spotify, Apple and wherever you podcast.
 
TOP GRIFFON PERFORMERS
Senior Sam Pruitt continues to lead the team with 22 points, which ranks her ninth overall in the GLVC. The Ellisville native has tallied 12 goals and 10 assists, while also ranking fifth in the league with an average of 7.20 shots per game. Additionally, she has secured 11 draws and accumulated nine ground balls.
 
Junior Caetryn Gilreath has netted 17 goals this season, making her the top goal scorer for the Griffons and placing her ninth in the GLVC. Her average of 3.40 goals per game ties her for fifth in the conference alongside Heidi Sweeny from Lewis. She has also fired off a team-leading 25 shots on goal and is tied for the most ground balls on the team (10)
 
Junior Jessica Brook has recorded 16 points, including 12 assists (t-3rd GLVC) and four goals. Notably, she set a school record by achieving seven assists in a single game against CSU Pueblo. Her average of 2.40 assists per game ranks tied for the third highest in the league.
 
Senior Grace Williams has shined on the defensive side, ranking second in the GLVC with 2.40 caused turnovers per game, followed by Brooke Tjernlund with 1.80 (7th GLVC). Sophomore Jordan Porter has played a pivotal role with 10 ground balls.
 
Sophomore goalie Ava Garaway (2-3) heads into the week with a 12.81 goals-against average after facing 145 shots in five starts. The Thousand Oak, California, native has recorded 45 saves (3rd GLVC), and her 10.60 saves per game is the second-best in the conference.
 
ABOUT THE GOLDEN BEARS
Concordia-St. Paul finished the 2024 campaign 6-12 (1-5 GLIAC) and was picked to finish fourth with eight points in the GLIAC Preseason Coaches' Poll. They finished tied for third with Davenport in the final GLIAC standings.
 
The Golden Bears' record is 4-2 heading into the matchup. They have claimed victories against Lewis, Walsh, William Jewell and McKendree. Their two losses have come to Rockhurst and Maryville.
 
Senior attacker Anna Fisher is the player to watch for CSP. The native of Stillwater, Minnesota, is tied for the most points on the team with 23 (19 goals, 4 assists). She has also won 15 draws and secured seven ground balls.
 
Concordia has three goalies vying for the starting spot in the cage. Sophomore Erika Holm (3-1) leads the group with 22 saves, and freshman Katie Dolleran (1-1) has started in the last two matches, collecting a combined 14 saves against Maryville and McKendree.
 
ABOUT THE TIMBERWOLVES
Northwood is in its inaugural season and was picked eighth in the GMAC Preseason Coaches' Poll with 29 points.
 
After dropping their first two games of the season, the Timberwolves have won three straight against Saginaw Valley, Coker and Greensboro to improve to 3-2.
 
NU's player to watch is freshman attacker Montana Chuba. She leads the team with 25 points after chipping in 20 goals and adding five assists. Additionally, she has won 19 draws and collected 11 ground balls.
 
The Timberwolves also have three goalies who have started this season. Sophomore Ava Hedrich (1-1) leads the group with an 11.56 goals-against average and 15 saves.