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Saturday, April 26
Providence, R.I.
1 p.m.
Brown University
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Penn
Photo by: Matt Kipp
No. 18 Women’s Lacrosse Hosts No. 15 Penn for Regular Season Finale on Saturday
4/25/2025 9:27:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The No. 18 Brown women's lacrosse team (10-4, 4-2) will host No. 15 Penn (9-5, 4-2) on Saturday afternoon in its regular season finale on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
History Made
This past weekend, Brown punched its first-ever ticket to the Ivy League Women's Lacrosse Tournament.
At 10-4 overall, Brown has tied a program record for the most wins in a season, the fifth time they have hit that mark, joining the 1978,1996, 1997, and 2024 squads.
The Scenarios
Brown can clinch a share of the Ivy League regular season title with a win over Penn and Dartmouth win over Princeton. With a win over Penn, Brown clinches the No. 2 seed, the Bears will be the No. 4 seed with a loss to the Quakers.
All Ivy League Tournament scenarios can be found here.
National Noise
On Monday, Brown moved to No.18 in the IL Women top 25 poll while staying at No. 18 IWLCA top 25 poll. The Bears remained at No. 19 in the USA Lacrosse Magazine top 20 poll.
Scouting Brown (10-4, 4-2)
Brown ranks second nationally and first in the Ivy League with 9.0 assists per game, the Bears also rank ninth nationally and first in the Ivy League with 24.14 points per game.
Annie Burton enters the final game of the regular season with 45 assists this season, good for the second-most in program history and just five shy of Lauren Becker's school benchmark of 50 from 1986.
As a team, Brown has the second-most goals in the Ivy League (212). Greta Criqui's 47 total goals and 3.36 goals per game both rank third in the Ivy League.
Scouting Penn (9-5, 4-2)
Penn will seek its fourth-straight victory when they travel to Stevenson-Pincince Field on Saturday. The Quakers can clinch a share of the Ivy League regular season title with a win over Brown and Dartmouth win over Princeton. In this scenario, Penn would host the Ivy League Tournament.
Saturday will be the Quakers' ninth game against a ranked opponent, they are 3-5 against ranked opponents this season.
Anna Brandt ranks 15th in the nation with 3.69 goals per game and 16th nationally with 2.92 ground balls per game, Brandt's ground balls per game total leads the Ivy League.
Orly Sedransk leads the Ivy League with 132 total saves, a 9.43 saves per game, and .493 save percentage.
History
Brown is 9-35 all-time against Penn and 0-1 under head coach Katrina Dowd. Last season, Brown fell 19-13 at Penn.
What's Next
Next weekend, Brown will participate in the Ivy League Tournament for the first time in program history.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alumni, parents, fans, and friends. Your gift through the Sports Foundation can immediately impact today's Brown Bears, helping them excel in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. Please click here to learn more about how you can support the Bears.
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History Made
This past weekend, Brown punched its first-ever ticket to the Ivy League Women's Lacrosse Tournament.
At 10-4 overall, Brown has tied a program record for the most wins in a season, the fifth time they have hit that mark, joining the 1978,1996, 1997, and 2024 squads.
The Scenarios
Brown can clinch a share of the Ivy League regular season title with a win over Penn and Dartmouth win over Princeton. With a win over Penn, Brown clinches the No. 2 seed, the Bears will be the No. 4 seed with a loss to the Quakers.
All Ivy League Tournament scenarios can be found here.
National Noise
On Monday, Brown moved to No.18 in the IL Women top 25 poll while staying at No. 18 IWLCA top 25 poll. The Bears remained at No. 19 in the USA Lacrosse Magazine top 20 poll.
Scouting Brown (10-4, 4-2)
Brown ranks second nationally and first in the Ivy League with 9.0 assists per game, the Bears also rank ninth nationally and first in the Ivy League with 24.14 points per game.
Annie Burton enters the final game of the regular season with 45 assists this season, good for the second-most in program history and just five shy of Lauren Becker's school benchmark of 50 from 1986.
As a team, Brown has the second-most goals in the Ivy League (212). Greta Criqui's 47 total goals and 3.36 goals per game both rank third in the Ivy League.
Scouting Penn (9-5, 4-2)
Penn will seek its fourth-straight victory when they travel to Stevenson-Pincince Field on Saturday. The Quakers can clinch a share of the Ivy League regular season title with a win over Brown and Dartmouth win over Princeton. In this scenario, Penn would host the Ivy League Tournament.
Saturday will be the Quakers' ninth game against a ranked opponent, they are 3-5 against ranked opponents this season.
Anna Brandt ranks 15th in the nation with 3.69 goals per game and 16th nationally with 2.92 ground balls per game, Brandt's ground balls per game total leads the Ivy League.
Orly Sedransk leads the Ivy League with 132 total saves, a 9.43 saves per game, and .493 save percentage.
History
Brown is 9-35 all-time against Penn and 0-1 under head coach Katrina Dowd. Last season, Brown fell 19-13 at Penn.
What's Next
Next weekend, Brown will participate in the Ivy League Tournament for the first time in program history.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alumni, parents, fans, and friends. Your gift through the Sports Foundation can immediately impact today's Brown Bears, helping them excel in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. Please click here to learn more about how you can support the Bears.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on X and @BrownU_Bears on Instagram. Like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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