ADRIAN, MICH. - The Adrian College women's lacrosse team, led by Head Coach Amanda Asher, has officially unveiled their 2025 Spring schedule, with their season opener set for February 5. After a challenging 2024 season that saw the Bulldogs finish with a 5-9 record, including a hard-fought conference win, the team is determined to bounce back and make a strong push for conference contention this year.
Adrian will begin their journey against cross-town rival Siena Heights University on February 5, followed by their home opener against Hanover College on Saturday, February 8. The following week, the Bulldogs will hit the road for Franklin, Indiana, where they'll face Franklin College on February 15. They'll then return home to host Madonna University on February 22.
A five-game road stretch begins on February 28 when Adrian travels to Ada, Ohio, to take on Ohio Northern University. As the calendar turns to March, the Bulldogs will head to Anderson University on March 3 and follow that up with a game against Spalding University on March 5. Next, they'll make their way to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to face the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) on March 14, before heading to Concordia University on March 15. Adrian wraps up March with a home game against Mount St. Joseph University on March 29.
MIAA conference play kicks off on April 1 when Adrian travels to Angola, Indiana, to take on Trine University. Four days later, they'll face Hope College in Holland, Michigan, on April 5. The Bulldogs' first home conference match up will be on April 8 against Saint Mary's College, followed by another home game against Calvin University on April 12. Adrian's final stretch includes a trip to Albion College on April 16 and a Senior Night game against Alma College on April 18. The Bulldogs will conclude their regular season on April 22 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, against Kalamazoo College.
"We have a lot of energy in our preseason practices, "said Head Coach Amanda Asher", we have a great group of experienced players returning and have added 14 new players to the roster this year. Our conference is very competitive, but we are working hard and hope to make another step up in the conference standings this year."
With an exciting mix of non-conference match ups and crucial conference games, the Bulldogs are poised to make a statement this season.