The Canisius women's lacrosse team secured a spot in the 2026 MAAC Championship by defeating Mount St. Mary's 14-11. This victory improved their overall record to 11-4 and 5-2 in conference play while also ensuring home-field advantage in the first round of the championship. Senior Maggie Tifft and sophomore Katie Adams each scored three goals, while the team displayed strong offensive prowess throughout the match. The Mountaineers fell to 9-6 overall, sharing a conference record with Canisius, but ultimately lost ground in the championship race.

By the Numbers
  • Canisius achieved 14 goals on 23 shots.
  • Maggie Tifft and Katie Adams each scored three goals for Canisius.
  • Mount St. Mary鈥檚 won the draw control battle 17-10.
  • Canisius led in ground balls, 30-23.
State of Play
  • Canisius holds a 2-2 all-time record against Mount St. Mary's after this match.
  • Next, Canisius will face Rider on Saturday, which will serve as Senior Day.
What's Next

As the regular season concludes, Canisius will aim to secure either the No. 3 or No. 4 seed in the MAAC Championship, depending on other conference outcomes. With the momentum from this victory, they will look to carry their success into the postseason.

Bottom Line

The Golden Griffins鈥� strong performance against Mount St. Mary's underscores their competitive edge as they head into the postseason, marking a significant moment in their 2026 campaign. The focus now turns towards finalizing their playoff seed and celebrating their seniors in the upcoming game.