Gardner-Webb Releases 2016 Lacrosse Schedule
October 23, 2015 | Women's Lacrosse
BOILING SPRINGS --- Gardner-Webb has finalized its schedule for the upcoming 2016 lacrosse season, and will play 11 of its 17 regular season games at Spangler Stadium – including a pair of first-year programs – announced head coach Jillian Krick Friday.
"I am extremely excited to begin our second season as a program," said Krick. "Facing some of the same competition we faced last year will be good for us to continue to grow. My staff and I are excited to continue to build the foundation and a tradition for this program."
The Runnin' Bulldogs will play three games on the road during their non-conference schedule, traveling to nearby Limestone College on February 5, Virginia Commonwealth on February 14 and Furman on February 24.
Six of Gardner-Webb's non-conference tilts will be played at Spangler Stadium, including the Runnin' Bulldogs' home opener against ACC foe Virginia Tech on Sunday, February 7. The Runnin' Bulldogs are also scheduled to host first-year program Central Michigan (February 20), William and Mary (February 28), St. Francis (March 5), Kennesaw State (March 9) and Mercer (March 18).
Gardner-Webb will kick off its 2016 Big South Conference slate on Saturday, March 26 against Campbell before hosting first-year program Radford on Wednesday, March 30.
Following a pair of road contests at Longwood (April 2) and High Point (April 6), the Runnin' Bulldogs will play their final two home games of the regular season against Coastal Carolina (April 9) and Winthrop (April 13). The Runnin' Bulldogs will close out the regular season on the road at Liberty (April 16) and Presbyterian (April 20).
The Big South Tournament will kick off with the quarterfinal round on April 30 to be played at the higher seed, with the semifinals and finals to be hosted on May 5 and 7 by the No. 1 seed.
To view the complete 2016 schedule, please click here.
