Both JMU and Longwood played in September's Lady Northern Invitational at Penn State. Penn State will then visit James Madison next weekend for its invitational for the last match of the 1997 fall campaign. Seniors Laura Hammond and Marron, juniors Darcy Isaac and Holly Turton and sophomores Sara Doell and Lisa Francisco will represent Penn State at the ECACs. Each of the six players, excluding Hammond, played in last year's ECAC Championship. Doell and Turton also finished in the top 20, along with Marron.
Confidence is high amongst the players' ranks.
Hopefully I can make a good showing too. Marron, who has played in several ECAC Championships prior to this season, thought the team's prior performances were a good indication. The Lady Lions will have to improve on their tendency to slip on the second day of tournaments. Unlike most tournaments that span three days, the ECAC will played only on tomorrow and Sunday. Text for correction goes here.