WASHINGTON – The Georgetown University women's lacrosse team (11-5, 5-1 BIG EAST) saw its perfect conference record come to an end on Saturday afternoon, falling 11-5 to the No. 17 University of Denver Pioneers (13-3, 6-0 BIG EAST) at Cooper Field. With the victory, Denver clinches the BIG EAST regular season title and the top seed in the upcoming conference championship.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Denver established control early, outscoring the Hoyas 4-1 in the opening frame. Danica Blix provided the lone tally for the Blue & Gray in the first quarter off an assist from Molly Byrne.
- The defensive units took center stage in the second quarter. Georgetown's Anne McGovern found the back of the net twice to keep the Hoyas within striking distance, trailing 5-3 at the halftime break.
- The Pioneers pulled away in the third, utilizing a 4-1 run to extend their lead. Sophia Loschert scored her 32nd goal of the season during the frame, but Denver's Olivia Ripple countered with a prolific afternoon to maintain the Pioneer advantage.
- In a defensive fourth quarter, Molly Davies scored for Georgetown, but the Pioneers' lead proved insurmountable.
HOYA HIGHLIGHTS
- Anne McGovern led the Georgetown offense with two goals on five shots.
- Molly Davies recorded a team-high three points (1G, 2A).
- Sophia Loschert and Danica Blix each contributed a goal, while Lauren Steer and Betsy Burton added assists.
- Graduate goalkeeper Leah Warehime was stellar under pressure, recording 12 saves, her second-highest total of the season, against 28 Denver shots.
- Lucy Nace led the Hoyas at the draw circle with six draw controls.
- The Hoya defense remained disciplined, recording seven caused turnovers and successfully clearing 22 of 24 attempts.
UP NEXT
Georgetown has secured the No. 2 seed in the 2026 BIG EAST Women's Lacrosse Championship. The Hoyas will travel to Denver, Colorado, for the tournament semifinals held at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium on Thursday, April 30. Matchup times and broadcast information will be available on GUHoyas.com.
