Lacrosse announces exhibition game in Virginia

Sixteen AU Lacrosse athletes are confirmed to compete in the game, including 2022 reigning champ Taylor Moreno, Kayla Wood, and more.

It will be a full day of lacrosse at the complex, kicking off with a clinic organized by Kristen Carr featuring Wood, Sam Geiersbach, and Grace Griffin as instructors.

The game will start at 7 p.m. following winter league competition at The St. James.

Tickets will be available through The St. James on Eventbrite with admission free for those under 5, $10 for those under 16, and $15 for those 16 and above. Players will be available for autographs following the game.

AU Lacrosse athletes confirmed to compete so far:

Attack: Sammy Jo Tracy, Sam Geiersbach

Middles: Ally Kennedy, Grace Griffin, Kelsey Huff

Defenders: Courtney Taylor, Molly Little, Caroline Wakefield, Kristen Carr, Kyra Pelton, Kayla Wood, Sarah Cooper

Goalies: Paulina DiFatta, Kady Glynn, Taylor Moreno

What to know about Sixes Lacrosse:

Instead of the Athletes Unlimited format, the exhibition game will compete in the World Lacrosse Sixes based on a 6v6 format. Sixes is a fast-paced version of the sport that emphasizes tempo with fewer stoppages in play. It is played on a smaller field with fewer players and a condensed game length.

• 6 v. 6
• four, 8-minute quarters
• 30-second shot clock
• Goalies initiate play after goals are scored; draws/face-offs occur only at the start of each quarter
• 70×36 meter field (smaller field)
• all athletes play both sides of the field (substitutions are made on the fly)
• On the women’s side, defensive players are not penalized for entering the shooting lane of an offensive player; offensive players are penalized for taking a shot without regard for other players