WOMEN'S NOTEBOOK: MURPHY SET TO RETURN FOR STONY BROOK
https://www.uslaxmagazine.com/college/women/womens-notebook-murphy-set-to-return-for-stony-brookTHE WEEK TO COME
Murphy Returns to Action
No. 2 Stony Brook nearly turned the upset of the year last season, falling by a goal at Maryland to be denied the program’s first NCAA semifinal appearance. The remarkable season was largely done without 100-goal scorer Courtney Murphy, who played in only four games.
Now Murphy is back and she’ll be paired with Kylie Olhmiller, a 78-goal scorer from a year ago. The senior duo and their teammates are set to open their season at No. 5 USC on Friday.
Ranked Matchup to Watch, Part I
No. 5 USC vs. No. 2 Stony Brook (Friday, 10 p.m. ET): The offensive firepower of the Seawolves will face the stellar goalkeeping of USC’s Gussie Johns. Stony Brook holds a 2-1 lead in the series including last season’s 9-7 victory in New York. Friday’s game is being played at Lebard Stadium in Costa Mesa, California, as part of the Orange County Lacrosse Showcase.