Southern Connecticut State University鈥檚 women's lacrosse team was defeated by Bentley, 17-12, in the Northeast 10 Conference Championship Quarterfinal. The loss brought the Owls' record to 12-5 while Bentley improved to 8-8. Macy Vail led the scoring for Southern with three goals and an assist, tallying a team-high four points. Despite a strong effort to rally in the later quarters, the Owls could not overcome Bentley's early lead and key goals in crunch time.

By the Numbers
  • Macy Vail: 3 goals, 1 assist (4 points)
  • Southern Connecticut: 12 wins, a new program record
Yes, But

While the Owls made significant progress this season, including breaking the program's win record and achieving a national ranking, their elimination from the NE10 tournament highlights the competitive challenges they face at this level.

State of Play
  • The Owls fell behind early, with Bentley scoring six unanswered goals.
  • Southern rallied in the third quarter, outscoring Bentley 3-1 early on.
What's Next

As the season concludes for the Owls, they will focus on building off the successes of this year as they aim to return stronger next season after marking several program milestones.

Bottom Line

Despite the playoff setback, this season represents a historic achievement for Southern Connecticut women's lacrosse, setting the stage for future success underlined by improved performance and program recognition.