Union College's women's lacrosse team kicked off their Liberty League season with a narrow 10-9 victory over Skidmore College. Senior Lana Mickelson was the standout player with five points, including three goals and two assists. The team struggled at times but managed to fend off a late rally from Skidmore, thanks in part to key defensive plays and a strong effort in draw controls.

By the Numbers
  • Lana Mickelson: 3 goals, 2 assists, 4 draws
  • Union's defense: 27 forced turnovers, 10 of 19 draws controlled
State of Play
  • Union improved to 2-3 overall, 1-0 in Liberty League play.
  • Skidmore fell to 4-5 overall, 0-3 in Liberty League competition.
What's Next

The Union women's lacrosse team is scheduled to face Colby College on Monday at 2 p.m., looking to build on their Liberty League opener success.

Bottom Line

Union displayed resilience in their season opener, with Mickelson's leadership pivotal to securing their first conference win against a competitive Skidmore team.