East Stroudsburg women's lacrosse approaches perfect season

EAST STROUDSBURG — East Stroudsburg University women's lacrosse isn't new to success but it's hard to downplay what this year's Warriors team is on the verge of accomplishing, standing only one win away from an undefeated regular season. ESU currently stands 16-0 with a regular-season finale against West Chester on April 22, a team it has already defeated once this season. But as remarkable as that sounds, maintaining the "0" in the loss column hasn't really been on their minds.

"We try to leave that piece at the door when we come in to face our next challenge," head coach Xeni Barakos-Yoder said. "I don't think we really acknowledge it that much. I think we just try to be present, be where our feet are, and think about the next opponent.

"Our goal is to win every single play that we have in front of us, and that is a testament to the hard work of the women on the team, our staff, the support of the entire administration and athletics just being behind women's lacrosse. " Junior defender Molly Atwell echoed her coach's approach. saying the team is more focused on executing than simply winning.

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