Opening statements were made Thursday.
Charlotte Women's Lacrosse has been three-plus years in the making. Jerry Richardson Stadium hosted the program's first full practice, and the throwback music that rang through its metal bleachers and green seats set the stage for a future of success.
Excitement was easy to find.
"It's special to finally be on this field and to play in this environment," coach Clare Short said. "We were on a different field in the fall while football finished, and being out here where we'll play our games makes it feel real. They're ready for the opportunity to prove what they can do.