Limestone Notches Top Seed in 2016 Conference Carolinas Women's Lacrosse Championship
Limestone Notches Top Seed in 2016 Conference Carolinas Women's Lacrosse Championship
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Limestone College captured the 2016 Conference Carolinas Women's Lacrosse regular season title, its 14th in a row, officially on Saturday (Apr. 23) afternoon. The Saints, who posted an 8-0 record in conference, will sport the No. 1 seed in next week's Conference Carolinas Women's Lacrosse Championship and receive a first round bye, it was determined tonight after the conclusion of the season.
The University of Mount Olive will also receive first round after posting a 7-1 record in conference to secure the No. 2 seed. Belmont Abbey College wrapped up the No. 3 seed after turning in a 6-2 conference mark, while Pfeiffer University earned the No. 4 seed with a 5-3 record. Rounding out the tournament field were No. 5 North Greenville University with a 4-4 conference mark and No. 6 Lees-McRae with a 3-5 record.
The 2016 Conference Carolinas Women's Lacrosse Championship quarterfinals will be held on the campus of the higher seed on Tuesday, Apr. 26. The semifinals and final will be played on the campus of Limestone College in Gaffney, S.C. on Apr. 30 and May 1, respectively.
Conference Carolinas Tournament Schedule & Championship Website Link:
Tuesday, Apr. 26 (at Higher Seed)
Quarterfinal #1: No. 6 Lees-McRae vs. No. 3 Belmont Abbey 4 p.m.
Quarterfinal #2: No. 5 North Greenville vs. No. 4 Pfeiffer 7 p.m.
Saturday, Apr. 30 (at Gaffney, S.C.)
Semifinal #1: QF 2 Winner vs. No. 1 Limestone 1 p.m.
Semifinal #2: QF 1 Winner vs. No. 2 Mount Olive 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 1 (at Gaffney, S.C.)
Final: SF 1 vs. SF 2 4 p.m.