Vanderbilt (5-6, 1-0 American) vs. Charlotte (6-5, 1-0 American)
Saturday, March 28 • Noon • ESPN+
Vanderbilt Lacrosse Stadium • Nashville, Tenn.
Series History
• Vanderbilt leads the all-time series that has only seen one game which took place in 2025 during Charlotte’s inaugural season
• The teams last met in Charlotte when Vandy won 15-14 at Jerry Richardson Stadium
• Brooke Baker and Bailey Lower scored twice last season while Avery Morton also added a goal
The Opponent
• Charlotte enters the contest 6-5 overall, 1-0 in conference play after defeating Old Dominion 11-10 on March 14
• The 49ers have wins over VCU, George Washington, Winthrop, Seston ODU and Gardner Webb
• The squad is coming off an dominate 24-6 win on Saturday, Isa Torres’ seven goal performance and 10 others finding the back of the cage
• The 49ers have the best scoring offense in the conference and lead the American in points per game (20.70)
The Scouting Report
• Olivia Andrus leads the conference in draw controls per game, averaging 9.6, which is 10th nationally. She has 87 so far this season in just nine games played
• Issa Torres leads the way with 39 goals, off 58 shots on goal, and has dished eight assists for 47 points
• Katie Ling has made 10 starts in goal, making 86 saves
SuperFan 2026
• The Robert Nesi Award was established in 2020 to celebrate people who significantly contribute to the Vanderbilt lacrosse program and support student-athletes on and off the field. The award is named in memory of the late Robert Nesi, father of former Vanderbilt lacrosse standout Gabby Nesi, whose unconditional love for his daughter and the Vanderbilt lacrosse family inspired and uplifted everyone he came in contact with
• The 2026 recipient is the Vanderbilt Track and Field Coaching Staff. The program always goes above and beyond to help ensure lacrosse ha the facilities and access to space that is needed. They’ve volunteered their time at games to enhance the game day experience for both student-athletes and fans. The lacrosse team feeds off their infectious energy and positivity—you’ll find them cheering on in the field. Track has gone the extra mile, offering encouragement during training and have shown up in a big way on beep test days to help push athletes to the finish. They’re often the first to welcome the lacrosse recruits, proudly sharing what it means to be a Commodore!
• The Vanderbilt track and field staff will be recognized in a special pregame ceremony on the field
30th Anniversary Celebration
• This weekend, Vanderbilt lacrosse is proud to welcome back over 100 lacrosse alumni to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the program
• Alumni from all three decades of the program’s history will be in attendance
• Some notable names: Ally Carey, Michelle Sebastian, Alex Priddy, Lyle Davis, Melissa Hawkins, Marge Fee and many more
