TicketsCINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati lacrosse team heads up north for an in-state match up against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday afternoon. Opening draw is set for 3 p.m. inside the Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium.
THE RUNDOWN
- The Bearcats are looking to extend their win streak to four after defeating Central Michigan 13-6 on Sunday.
- Ohio State leads the series 2-10, but Cincinnati won the previous matchup 13-11 on April 5, 2024, in Nippert Stadium.
- Graduate student Lauren Ottensmeyer scored a season-high seven goals at Central Michigan.
- Freshman Paige Selhorn added an assist to her campaign on Sunday, moving up to second in the Big 12 in assists per game (2.29 avg/g.)
- Ottensmeyer is tied for second in the nation with 29 goals, averaging 4.14 goals per game which is tenth in Division 1.
- Games where Ottensmeyer scores four or more goals, the Bearcats are 4-0.
- Sophomore goalkeeper Hailey Darko sits fourth in the conference in save percentage (.400).
- Alexis Rich and Lexie Wolfe are third and fourth in the conference in caused turnovers per game with Rich having 1.71 avg/g and Wolfe at 1.57 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.
- 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).