The No. 5 Yale women's lacrosse team suffered a setback against No. 17 Army West Point, losing 12-8 and ending an impressive home winning streak of 11 games. Yale faced an early 5-0 deficit but put up a strong fight, narrowing the gap to 5-4 through a four-goal run. However, Army settled back into control with a subsequent six-goal run, securing their victory. Yale's record now stands at 9-2, while Army improves to 9-2.

By the Numbers
  • Army West Point scored five goals within the first 12:06 of the game.
  • Yale shot .267, marking their second-lowest shooting percentage this season.
State of Play
  • Yale's last home defeat occurred on March 29, 2025, against then-No. 9 Princeton.
  • Army's goal total of 12 is among their three lowest this season.
What's Next

Yale will look to bounce back as they visit RV Dartmouth on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

Bottom Line

This loss highlights the vulnerabilities in Yale's game, especially shooting accuracy, which may need addressing to reclaim their winning momentum against Dartmouth.