TicketsCINCINNATI -- The University of Cincinnati lacrosse team welcomes Robert Morris to Nippert Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Opening draw is set for noon.
THE RUNDOWN
- In 2024, the Bearcats recorded its first ever program shutout against the Colonials in Moon Township. Camryn Callaghan finished with six goals, tying a career-high.
- Cincinnati looks to continue a five-game win streak within the series and looks to grab its first win of the 2025 season.
- Despite trailing by as many as six goals, the Bearcats cut the deficit to one thanks a strong second half offensive effort. However, Cincinnati was ultimately unable to bounce back from a first quarter shutout against Louisville.
- Sophomore Paige Counts ended the first quarter scoring drought with back-to-back goals, her first of the year.
- Freshman Paige Selhorn was able to find the back of the net for her first collegiate goal early in the third quarter. Junior transfer Sophia Passa also earned her first goal as a Bearcat.
- Sophomore goalkeeper Hailey Darko played valiantly, notching a career-high eight saves.
- Head coach Gina Thomas heads into her 13th year at the helm as the Bearcats embark on their inaugural season in the Big 12 Conference.
- Cincinnati completed its full transition to the Big 12 with the addition of lacrosse, marking a significant milestone for the athletic department.
- The Bearcats return 23 letterwinners, including seven starters. Key returners include three of the top five scorers from last season: Lauren Ottensmeyer (57 goals), Camryn Callaghan (56 goals) and Hailey Joy Simpson (20 goals).
- The Bearcats welcome 12 freshmen and two transfers to the 2025 roster.
- Freshman Paige Selhorn looks to make an immediate impact in the attacker role. The New York native finished her high school career with 155 goals, Conference Player of the Year and Academic All-American honors.
- Junior attack Camryn Callaghan, named to the First Team All-AAC in 2024, continues to shine with preseason All-Big 12 honors. She became the quickest freshman in program history to achieve 100 career goals.
- Graduate student Lauren Ottensmeyer and senior Alexis Rich also earned preseason honors, with Ottensmeyer ranking second in the AAC for goals per game (3.35) and leading in shots per game (8.35).