The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) women's lacrosse team, ranked No. 2 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC), lost to No. 3 seed Westminster University in the semifinal of the RMAC championship, with a final score of 13-10. UCCS fought hard throughout but was outpaced in critical moments, missing opportunities to capitalize on turnovers. Despite leading in draw controls, the Mountain Lions struggled with turnovers, ultimately limiting their scoring chances. Westminster will advance to face No. 1 seed Regis University in the championship game.

By the Numbers
  • UCCS recorded 21 turnovers, matching a season high.
  • Watts led UCCS with three goals, while Westminster's Petrosky scored five goals.
State of Play
  • UCCS ends the season with a record of 10-6 (8-2 RMAC).
  • Westminster improved to 10-5 (7-3 RMAC) and advances to the RMAC Championship.
What's Next

The NCAA Tournament selections will be announced on Sunday, May 3, where UCCS, currently ranked No. 6 in the Midwest Regional poll, hopes for a spot.

Bottom Line

UCCS demonstrated resilience in a tough semifinal, but critical turnovers proved costly; attention now turns to potential NCAA Tournament opportunities, emphasizing the need for improvement in high-pressure situations.