MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. - The Robert Morris University women's lacrosse team and head women's lacrosse coach Katy Phillips announced the team's 2011 schedule Thursday.
The Colonials open action in 2011 with a home scrimmage against Ohio State Feb. 5 at Joe Walton Stadium. Robert Morris opens the regular season against Bucknell at noon Feb. 27 in Lewisburg, Pa. RMU opens its home schedule at noon March 5 against Navy.
Following the home opener with Navy, the Colonials hit the road for a season-long three-game road trip. First they head to Davidson March 5 followed by a trip to Highpoint March 9. Robert Morris returns to Pittsburgh for a 7:00 p.m. faceoff March 16 against cross-town rival Duquesne.
Following its three-game road trip, Robert Morris has four of it is next six at Joe Walton Stadium with a brief trip to Connecticut sandwiched between a pair of two-game home stands. St. Bonaventure visits Joe Walton Stadium March 18 for a 3:00 p.m. faceoff. Canisius comes to Moon Township with the opening draw set for 1:00 p.m., March 22.
Robert Morris opens Northeast Conference play March 25 with a road trip to Sacred Heart to take on the Pioneers. The Colonials finished the weekend in Connecticut against NEC rival Quinnipiac.
After returning from Connecticut, Central Connecticut State awaits Robert Morris when they return to Joe Walton Stadium for a 4:00 p.m. game April 1. Bryant continues the cavalcade of conference contests April 3 with opening draw set for 1 p.m. at Joe Walton Stadium.
The Colonials return to road action April 8 with a trip to Staten Island, N.Y., to take on Wagner. Robert Morris finishes its trip to the Empire State April 10 against Long Island.
Robert Morris kicks off its final home stand of 2011 with at 4 p.m. contest April 15 against Mount St. Mary's. The Colonials final regular season home game is set for a 1 p.m. start April 17 against Monmouth at Joe Walton Stadium.
The Colonials conclude regular season play April 21 against Saint Francis (Pa.) in Loretto, Pa. The Northeast Conference Tournament takes place April 29- May 1 and the tournament champion will advance to the NCAA Tournament May 7.