Canisius women's lacrosse staged a second-half comeback to secure an 8-7 win over Sacred Heart, improving their overall record to 10-4 and 4-2 in the MAAC. The Golden Griffins scored four goals in the second half, after trailing 5-4 at halftime. Senior Maggie Tifft led the Canisius offense with two goals and one assist, while Jamie Tanner from Sacred Heart set the pace with four goals. Canisius outperformed Sacred Heart in draw controls, winning 11 to 6, and goalie Olivia Licardi made 12 saves to clinch the victory.

By the Numbers
  • Canisius scored 4 of 6 goals in the second half.
  • Sacred Heart committed 23 turnovers throughout the match.
  • Maggie Tifft recorded a team-high 3 points (2 goals, 1 assist).
  • Olivia Licardi made 12 saves on 19 shots faced.
State of Play
  • Canisius has reached the 10-win mark for the third time in five seasons.
  • Fitzgerald is currently one point shy of 100 career points.
  • Canisius has dominated draw controls in 11 out of 14 games this season.
What's Next

Canisius will continue their road trip with a game against Mount St. Mary's on Saturday, with opening draw scheduled for noon at Under Armour Stadium in Baltimore, MD.

Bottom Line

Canisius demonstrated resilience in their comeback victory, reinforcing their competitive status in the conference. The team's next matchup against Mount St. Mary's will be crucial as they aim to maintain momentum and build on their recent success.