LMU's Anna Tarantino has been named Tournament MVP of the 2026 Golden Coast Conference Tournament, where she excelled with seven points in two games. Teammates Cila David and Madison Searle also earned spots on the All-Tournament Team, showcasing their standout performances. The Lions led all teams with three players selected, solidifying their dominance in the tournament and securing an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament scheduled for April 22-26 in San Diego.

By the Numbers
  • Anna Tarantino: 3 goals, 4 assists, 7 points in two games
  • Cila David: 4 goals, .667 shot percentage
  • Madison Searle: 6.00 goals against average, .667 save percentage
  • 12.0 saves per game by Searle, leading the tournament
State of Play
  • LMU takes the GCC Tournament title, claiming a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
  • The NCAA Selection Show is set for Monday at 5 PM on NCAA.com.
What's Next

The NCAA Tournament will commence from April 22-26 in San Diego, where LMU will compete for national recognition following their recent success.

Bottom Line

Tarantino's outstanding performance highlights her key role in LMU's success, and the Lions' strong showing in the GCC positions them as noteworthy contenders heading into the NCAA Tournament.