THIS WEEK'S MATCHUP
- COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Entering the 2026 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's lacrosse championship tournament as the No. 2 seed, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs will take on No. 3 seed Westminster University Thursday evening at 7 p.m.
- UCCS secured its spot after a thrilling 12-11 victory over Regis University on Saturday, clinching a share of the RMAC regular-season title. The win marked a historic milestone for the Mountain Lions, as it was their first-ever victory over Regis and their first conference championship in program history.
The Mountain Lions enter the postseason with a 10-5 overall record and an 8-2 mark in RMAC play. Regis also finished 8-2 in conference action (12-5 overall) and claimed the No. 1 seed via the RMAC tiebreaker procedure. The Rangers will host the tournament April 23 and April 25 at the RU Turf Fields in Denver.
GAME COVERAGE
Fans can follow the RMAC Women's Lacrosse Championship Tournament matches through the following links:
RMAC Championship Central
RMAC Network ($)
Live Stats
Tickets
Bracket
TICKETS
All fans will be charged admission and are encouraged to purchase tickets
online in advance.
- Individual Ticket Prices for Semifinals:
- General Admission – $21
- Kids (6-17), Seniors (65+), Military – $16
- Individual Ticket Prices for Championship Game:
- General Admission – $16
- Kids (6-17), Seniors (65+), Military – $11
- Tournament Pass (Includes all games):
- General Admission – $25
- Kids (6-17), Seniors (65+), Military – $17
RMAC NETWORK
- All tournament games will stream on the RMAC Network. Championship Day Passes are available for $15 and provide 24-hour access to all tournament broadcasts. Monthly and annual subscribers receive full championship coverage.
LAST TIME OUT
- The Mountain Lions delivered a remarkable second-half comeback last Saturday to defeat No. 19 Regis, 12-11, earning a share of the RMAC Regular Season Championship. The title marks the first in program history for the Mountain Lions.
- UCCS and Regis were tied 3-3 after a fast-paced first quarter, highlighted by Charlotte Fannin's strong play as she contributed to all three Mountain Lions goals. UCCS initially built a 2-0 lead, but Regis answered with three straight goals before Fannin helped set up the equalizer. In the second quarter, Regis took control behind Aubrey Brenton's scoring, outpacing UCCS 5-1 and heading into halftime with an 8-4 lead.
- UCCS rallied in the second half, outscoring Regis 4-2 in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 10-8. The momentum carried into the fourth quarter, where the Mountain Lions scored four consecutive goals to take the lead. Allison Hoffman played a key role in the comeback, including the game-tying and go-ahead goals, while Ella Mills contributed crucial finishes. A late save by Delaney Gnos secured UCCS's 12-11 victory after Regis missed an opportunity to equalize.
- Ella Mills led UCCS with a hat trick, adding an assist on five shots, while Allison Hoffman delivered a strong all-around performance with two goals, two assists, and a team-high seven shots. Sofia Watts contributed across multiple areas with four draw controls and three ground balls, matching Mills' ground ball total. Rylie Maready and Josie Leonard each recorded five draw controls, and defensively, Charlotte Fannin and Peyton Ross caused three turnovers apiece, with Ross also picking up three ground balls. In goal, Delaney Gnos made eight saves over 45 minutes for a .571 save percentage. Regis was paced by Aubrey Brenton, who scored five goals on nine shots, as the Rangers held advantages in shots, shots on goal, and ground balls.
- Despite trailing 8-4 at halftime, UCCS mounted an impressive comeback by outscoring Regis 8-3 in the second half. The victory secures the Mountain Lions, the No. 2 seed in the RMAC tournament and brings them to 10 wins on the season.
NCAA REGIONAL RANKINGS
- UCCS returned to the NCAA Midwest Region rankings for the 2026 season, marking another milestone for the program. After earning their first-ever regional ranking in 2025—and appearing in all three regular season polls last year—the Mountain Lions were once again among eight teams under consideration in the initial NCAA Division II Midwest Region rankings.
RMAC AWARDS
STATISTICAL LEADERS
Team Statistical Rankings (RMAC Rank)
- Assists per game: 6.47 (first, 35th nationally)
- Points per game: 19.47 (first, 42nd nationally)
- Shots per game: 30.47 (first, 27th nationally)
- Shots on goal per game: 22.07 (first, 4first nationally)
- Draw controls per game: 13.80 (first, 30th nationally)
- Draw control percentage: .558 (first, 22nd nationally)
- Clearing percentage: .876 (first, 11th nationally)
- Ground balls per game: 23.40 (third, sixth nationally)
- Win percentage: .667 (second, first nationally)
Individual Statistical Leaders in the RMAC Top-5 (RMAC Rank)
- Allison Hoffman
- Shots per game: 5.20 (third)
- Ella Mills
- Goals: 44 (third)
- Goals per game: 2.93 (first)
- Points: 49 (fifth)
- Shots per game: 5.13 (fourth)
- Shots on goal per game: 4.27 (third)
- Allie Schell
- Assists: 24 (first)
- Assists per game: 1.60 (first)
- Sofia Watts
- Goals: 38 (fifth)
- Goals per game: 2.53 (fifth)
- Free position goals per game: 0.67 (fifth)
- Free position percentage: .588 (second)
- Shots per game: 5.00 (fifth)
- Shots on goal per game: 4.20 (third)
- Jade Wilson
- Draw controls per game: 4.20 (first)
- Delaney Gnos
- Goals Against Average: 11.30 (third)
- Saves: 82 (fifth)
- Saves per game (fifth)
ALL-TIME SERIES VS. WESTMINSTER
- Thursday's matchup marks the 16th all-time meeting between UCCS and Westminster. The Mountain Lions lead the series 9-6 and have won four of the last five contests. This RMAC semifinal will be the first postseason meeting between the two programs—and their first on a neutral field.
ALL-TIME SERIES VS. COLORADO MESA
- Entering the 2026 season, UCCS had never defeated Colorado Mesa (0-15 all-time). That changed this spring, as the Mountain Lions completed a regular-season sweep of the Mavericks. UCCS earned an 8-7 road victory on March 15, followed by another 8-7 win at home on April 10.
ALL-TIME SERIES VS. REGIS
- UCCS snapped a 16-game losing streak to Regis with Saturday's 12-11 victory—their first win over the Rangers in 17 meetings and their first win in eight tries at Regis.
The two teams previously met in the postseason in 2025, when Regis claimed a 13-5 win in the RMAC semifinals in Grand Junction.
SCOUTING WESTMINSTER
- Westminster enters the semifinal with a .643 winning percentage, ranking 33rd nationally (as of April 19, 2026). The Griffins opened the season strong, winning seven of their first nine games, and closed by winning two of their final five.
- Defensively, Westminster is among the RMAC's best. The Griffins average 13.21 caused turnovers per game (seventh nationally, first in RMAC) and 25.86 ground balls per game (third nationally, first in RMAC). Their clearing percentage (.861) ranks 19th nationally and second in the conference. They allow 12.29 goals per game and hold a .353 team save percentage.
- Offensively, Westminster averages 12.57 goals and 18.36 points per game—both inside the national top 50. They also average 29.86 shots and 21.07 shots on goal per game, with a .421 shooting percentage.
- Jordan Williamson leads the attack with 33 goals (seventh in RMAC) and averages 2.36 goals per game. Ava Deakins paces the team with 14 assists, while Marianna Dick ranks second in the RMAC with 3.64 caused turnovers per game.
- In goal, Kaitlyn Parish averages 2.92 saves per game.
SCOUTING COLORADO MESA
- Colorado Mesa ranks among the nation's top defensive teams, allowing just 10.29 goals per game (39th nationally) and posting a .455 team save percentage (24th). Goalkeeper Heather Hawkins anchors the unit, ranking in the top 30 nationally in both save percentage and goals-against average.
- The Mavericks are also efficient in transition, ranking 26th in clearing percentage (.848) and 39th in ground balls per game.
- Offensively, CMU averages 15.53 points per game and ranks 25th nationally in fewest turnovers, combining disciplined play with consistent production.
SCOUTING REGIS
- Regis finished the regular season with a .706 winning percentage, ranking 27th nationally and first in the RMAC. The Rangers led the conference with a +3.82 scoring margin and allowed just 9.35 goals per game (31st nationally).
- Offensively, Regis averages 13.18 goals and 18.47 points per game, while their .480 shooting percentage ranks 21st nationally and first in the conference.
- The Rangers also excel in possession, posting a .855 clearing percentage (23rd nationally), 19.24 ground balls per game, and 10.59 draw controls per game. Defensively, they rank sixth nationally with a .512 team save percentage.
- Goalkeeper Brigit Goetsch leads the conference with 162 saves, a .516 save percentage, and a 9.68 goals-against average.
- Maggie Schipfer leads the offense with 48 goals and 59 points, both tops in the RMAC, while Lexie Springman also has 59 points and leads the team in shots on goal per game (4.31).
UCCS UNDER HEAD COACH BRICE QUEENER
- In just two seasons, head coach Brice Queener has elevated the UCCS program to new heights. After a 9-6 debut season, the Mountain Lions have achieved several milestones:
- Program-record 10 wins
- First-ever victories over Colorado Mesa and Regis
- Highest RMAC Tournament seed in program history (No. 2)
- First appearances in the NCAA Midwest Regional Rankings (2025, 2026)
UP NEXT
- The winner of UCCS vs. Westminster will advance to face the winner of Regis vs. Colorado Mesa in the RMAC Championship game on Saturday, April 25 at 4 p.m.
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As a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs competes in 14 varsity sports in NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletics.
