Akron Hosts Tiffin in Exhibition Clash

Saturday, February 13

Akron, Ohio

11:00 AM

University of Akron

Tiffin (Exhibition)

February 12 | Women's Lacrosse

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2021 AKRON LACROSSE SCHEDULE

AKRON, Ohio - The University of Akron women's lacrosse team under the direction of second-year head coach Christy Mitchell will kick off its 2021 campaign hosting Tiffin in an 11 a.m. scrimmage on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Stile Athletics Field House.

Due to current university COVID-19 protocols, family members and friends of the players and coaches, as well as fans, will not be allowed to attend on-campus events, including Akron women's lacrosse matches until further notice. Additionally, there will be no live stats or live stream for the match.

The University of Akron is following the Summit County Stay at Home Health Advisory issued by Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Health Commissioner Donna Skoda.

The University continues to work closely with state and local health officials on protocols for hosting events and make appropriate adjustments throughout the coming weeks. Please follow GoZips.com, the Akron Athletics app and all Zips' social media platforms for the most recent and up-to-date information.

The Zips return 10 starters from their inaugural season including redshirt junior Anna Dennison (Fallston, Md.) and redshirt freshmen Julia Frombach (Avon, Ohio), Alexis Kiefer (West Chicago, Ill.), Kaija Kunttu (Zionsville, Ind.), Abby McMullen (Medina, Ohio) and Jenna Ridener (Cincinnati, Ohio), redshirt sophomore Kaylee Riggins (Zionsville, Ind) and redshirt freshmen Abby Schaefer (Beaver Falls, Pa.) and Kendall Sweeney (Shaker Heights, Ohio).

Dennison led the Zips in goals (8), shots (20) and shots on goal (15), while McMullen is Akron's top-returner in ground balls (16) and draws controlled (18).

Redshirt freshman Abby Lerch (Coraopolis, Pa.) played in all seven matches in goal for the Zips, including four starts, and registered 64 saves.

Akron is slated to open its 2021 campaign hosting Gardner-Webb on Feb. 26.