Box Score ELON, N.C. – In its final appearance on Rudd Field in 2025, the Elon University women's lacrosse team delivered a commanding all-around performance, overpowering Queens University of Charlotte 18-9 in a statement victory. The win secured back-to-back winning seasons for the Phoenix (9–6, 5–2 CAA) for the first time since 2016–17 (excluding the shortened 2020 season).

The Phoenix wasted no time, building an 11-0 lead in the first 25 minutes of play behind an explosive offensive effort and lockdown defense. Sammy Fisher and Mackenzie Coleman paced the offense with four points apiece, including three goals each, a career high for Coleman. MJ Santa Barbara once again rewrote the record books in the draw control circle. For the second time in her collegiate career, she broke Elon's single-game record, collecting 16 draw controls. The performance also marks the highest single-game draw control total in the CAA this season.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• For the third straight game, Sammy Fisher opened the scoring, giving Elon an early lead just 25 seconds into the contest.
• Fisher's quick strike set the tone for the Phoenix, who delivered a flawless first quarter, shutting out Queens while scoring seven goals, each from a different player.
• Elon carried its momentum into the second quarter, extending the lead to 11–0 behind a continued offensive surge and a stifling defensive effort. The Phoenix held the Royals to just four shots on goal and seven total attempts in the first half.
• Queens responded with a 5–1 run that spanned the end of the second and start of the third quarter. The Royals outscored Elon 5–3 in the third, but the early deficit proved too large to overcome.
• The Phoenix closed strong in the fourth, scoring four more goals, including two from Mackenzie Coleman, to seal the 18–9 victory.
• Elon tied or won the ground ball battle in every quarter and dominated the draw circle throughout the game, finishing with a 23–7 advantage.

NOTES AND STATS

• MJ Santa Barbara continued her dominance in the draw circle, setting a new Elon program record with 16 draw controls in a single game against Queens. The performance broke her previous mark, which she tied earlier this season against High Point.
• Sammy Fisher paced the offense with four points, tallying three goals and one assist. The outing marked her fourth consecutive hat trick and tenth of the season. Fisher also contributed on the draw, collecting seven controls.
• Mackenzie Coleman had a career day, recording a career-best four points with three goals and one assist.
• Ana Lee Vandiver added three points with two goals and an assist, while Lila Ceribelli and Danielle Swietoniowski each found the back of the net twice.
• Cierra Hopson led the team in assists with two and added a goal of her own.
• Emma Flynn, Gwen Eilender, and Carley Sgueglia each added a goal, while Mia Zebley chipped in three points on two goals and an assist. Flynn's goal is her first since Feb. 23, 2023.
• Caitlin Walsh recorded four saves and led the team with four ground balls, finishing with a save percentage of 30.8%.
• Eliza Ritter and Reagan Kuehn each contributed two ground balls.
• For the third straight game, the Elon defense held its opponent scoreless for an entire quarter.
• The Phoenix offense exploded for a season-high 18 goals, with ten different players contributing at least one point. Elon outshot Queens 33–19, including a 28–13 advantage in shots on goal.
• With strong performances from Santa Barbara and Fisher, the Phoenix dominated possession with a 23–7 edge in draw controls.
• Elon improved to 6–3 at home and now leads the all-time series against Queens, 2–1.
• With its ninth win of the season, the Phoenix matched last year's win total and secured the program's first back-to-back winning seasons since 2016 and 2017 (excluding the shortened 2020 season).

UP NEXT

• Elon wraps up the regular season on the road this Saturday with a 1 p.m. matchup against Drexel in the City of Brotherly Love. The game marks the Phoenix's final contest of the 2025 season and their last road appearance of the year. Drexel enters the matchup with a 12–3 overall record and a 6–1 mark in CAA play, with their only conference loss coming against top-seeded Stony Brook. Saturday's result will play a key role in determining the final seeding for the 2025 CAA Tournament.