Vanderbilt (1-0) vs. #20/18 Clemson (1-0
Wednesday, Feb. 11 • 2 p.m.
David Williams II Recreation & Wellness Center • Nashville, Tenn. • ESPN+
The Matchup
• This will be the first matchup between the programs
• Clemson, in just its third season of competition, opened the 2025 season with a 14-6 win over Davidson on Saturday. Lexi Edmonds, Lindsey Marshall and Kayla MacLeod each recorded four goals in their season debut
• Clemson outshot the Wildcats 31-20, led in draw controls 15-8, and had a 32-19 advantage in ground balls
• Paris Masaracchia was named to the Nike Lacrosse Preseason Women’s DI Media All-America list. Masaracchia was also named USA Lacrosse Division I Women’s Preseason All-American Second Team
• Emily Lamparter were both named as USA Lacrosse Division I Women’s Preseason All-Americans Honorable Mention
2025 Off and Running
• Vandy posted a 13-8 win over Cincinnati in the 2025 season opener
• The Bearcats struck first but Brooke Baker responded to even the score. Cinci would go up 3-2 at the end of the first quarter, but the Dores pushed a 5-0 run to close the first half. The former AAC rivals then scored three straight entering the final period but the Dores shut the door with four straight goals to seal the win
Vanderbilt Weekly Honors
• After making her first start in goal for Vandy, Molly Joyce was named AAC Goalie of the Week. Joyce made seven saves to lead Vanderbilt to a 13-8 win at Cincinnati in the season-opener. She closed the door on the Bearcats in the fourth quarter, making three stops to allow Vanderbilt to turn a 9-8 lead into a comfortable five-goal victory
• Graduate student Maddie Barkate was named AAC Honorable Mention for her five points off two goals and three assists, and four draw controls
AAC Preseason Midi of the Year
• Ahead of the 2025 season, Kemper Robinson was named 2025 AAC Preseason Midfielder of the Year. The senior posted 46 points off 36 goals and eight assists during last season, earning a spot on All-AAC First Team and AAC All-Tournament Team and earned weekly conference honors four times during the regular season
• Robinson finished last year with seven hat tricks, including at least one goal in 12 straight games
• The Owing Mills, Maryland native had two games with at least five goals, including one in last year’s season opener
Preseason Nods
• Vandy landed five student-athletes on the preseason all-conference team; Brooke Baker, Maddie Barkate, Molly Finlay, Alex Gladding and Kemper Robinson
• Both Baker and Robinson were unanimous selections
• The Commodores were picked to finish second in the conference behind James Madison
Comeback Season
• After suffering season-ending injuries ahead of 2024, senior Nancy Halleron and graduate Jaime Biskup made their return to the field in the season opener at Cincinnati
• Halleron, missed the 2024 season after earning 2023 All-AAC Second Team after a sophomore a campaign that saw 27 points off 22 goals and five assists
• Biskup, a transfer from Virginia, joined the black and gold ahead of the 2024 but suffered an injury during the fall season, keeping her out the entire season
• The grad student had a career-year during 2023 that saw 47 points off 36 goals and 11 assists
Due to inclement weather conditions and the safety of the student-athletes, tomorrow’s game will be held at the David Williams II Recreation & Wellness Center. Please follow @VandyLacrose on all social media platforms for updates.
