THE RECORDS
Linfield and Whitman meet for the second time in five days to make up their April 2 match that was postponed due to health and safety protocols. The Wildcats enter their final match of the season in third place at 11-5 overall and 7-4 in Northwest Conference play. The Blues sit in fifth place with a 5-8 overall record and a 4-6 NWC mark.
 
LINFIELD AT A GLANCE
The Wildcats bounced back from their loss to George Fox on April 9 by winning their next four matches. They scored at least 20 goals in both matches in eastern Washington last week, including a 27-20 win against the Blues that set a new program single-match goals record. Bethany Shade's 47 goals lead a group of five 'Cats with at least 40 goals on the season. She also leads the team with 124 draw controls, 56 ground balls and 61 caused turnovers. Amelia Wright is behind Shade with 43 goals while Maia Rezoski has 42. Abby Ross has totals of 40 goals, 16 assists, 39 ground balls, 22 caused turnovers and 87 draw controls.
 
WHITMAN AT A GLANCE
The Blues are coming off back-to-back losses to Linfield and George Fox. They will also make up a postponed match with the Bruins on Friday. Erin Magnuson has started in 11 matches and leads the team with 46 goals. Gracie Maulik and Eliza Daigle are tied for second on the team with 39 goals while Madeleine Sherry has dished out 24 assists. Maulik leads the Blues with 92 draw controls and 21 caused turnovers. Sophia Maroulis has played every minute in goal this season and has 73 saves and a 16.00 goals against average.
 
THE SERIES
Linfield and Whitman have met 13 times. The Blues lead the all-time series with an 8-5 record against the 'Cats. Whitman won eight straight matches between 2015 and 2018, but it has since been all Linfield as the 'Cats took the last four meetings, including the first matchup of the 2022 season just days ago.