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Lacrosse Welcomes Xavier for Midweek Match Up

CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati welcomes crosstown rival Xavier to Nippert Stadium on Wednesday for a "Nippert at Night" match up. Opening draw is set for 6 p.m.

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Lacrosse Welcomes Xavier for Midweek Match UpLacrosse Welcomes Xavier for Midweek Match Up

CINCINNATI -- The University of Cincinnati lacrosse team welcomes crosstown rival Xavier to Nippert Stadium on Wednesday for a "Nippert at Night" match up. Opening draw is set for 6 p.m.

THE RUNDOWN

  • These two programs will officially meet for just the second time. Cincinnati claimed the first meeting last season with a 20-1 victory. 
  • The Bearcats are 2-3 coming off a dominating 15-4 win over Kent State. 
  • Camryn Callaghan scored a season-high six goals and freshman Paige Selhorn collected a career-high five assists against the Golden Flashes. 
  • Goalkeeper Hailey Darko had four saves against three goals allowed before freshman Bella Kerr took over in the cage for the fourth, her second appearance of the year.
  • After recording her fourth hat trick of the season, Lauren Ottensmeyer ranks first in the Big 12 in shots per game (8.80).
  • Selhorn moved up to the second spot in the Big 12 in assists per game (2.40 avg/g) thanks to her career-high game. 
  • Sophomore goalkeeper Hailey Darko sits fifth in the conference for saves per game (5.40 avg/g). She notched a career high 11 saves vs. Louisville. 
  • On the defensive side, Alexis Rich improved to second in the Big 12 in caused turnovers per game with 2.00 avg/g. 
  • 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.
  • UC returns 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).