Senior Stephanie Maychack scored seven goals and
10 points while sophomore goaltender Liz Soto was
forced to make just five saves as Union won the
Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association women's lacrosse
championship by defeating the University of Rochester, 17-5,
last Friday on Frank Bailey Field.
The Dutchwomen finish the regular season with an
overall 13-1 (8-0 UCAA) and take the league championship
and automatic berth in the NCAA tournament. Seeding
takes place on Sunday.
Rochester fell to 11-2 overall and 5-2 in the league.
“These women should be very proud of their
accomplishments,” said fifth-year head coach Linda Bevelander,
who has led the Dutchwomen to an overall record 53-26,
two UCAA titles, two NCAA berths, and three
NYSWCAA postseason tournaments, including the program's
only state championship (2000).
Union last participated in the NCAA tournament in 1999.