University of Massachusets Athletics
Wednesday, February 25
Amherst, Mass.
3:00 p.m.
University of Massachusetts
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UMass Pulls Away in Second Half for 12-6 Win Over UMass Lowell
February 25, 2026 | Women's Lacrosse
Morris led the way with five goals and seven points in the victory
AMHERST, Mass. – The Massachusetts women's lacrosse team outscored visiting UMass Lowell 8-1 in the second half, scoring the game's final five goals to pull away for the 12-6 win on Wednesday at Garber Field. Kassidy Morris led the offense with five goals and seven points, while Lil Hancock (three goals, one assist) and Ava Connaughton (one goal, three assists) each had four points apiece.
"Having the UMass rivalry, playing for the Kennedy Cup, is something they are aware of and we know UMass Lowell plays the best game against us," said head coach Jana Drummond. "They are a very gritty, very physical and aggressive which works in their favor. I think for us, it was really just taking the second half to regroup, reorganize, check into the game plan and know what we're capable of and trusting us to execute well."
While Morris, Hancock and Connaughton led the way offensively, the Minutewomen defense caused 16 of the River Hawks' 20 turnovers, led by three apiece from Hancock, Sienna Diglio and Caitlyn Naughton. Hancock filled up the box score with her four points (to tie a career high), two groundballs, draw control and three caused turnovers. Tuesday marked her second-career hat trick.
A tight start saw UMass Lowell score first, but the Minutewomen pulled even at one then two, which was the score after one quarter of play.
UMass responded with two straight goals, from Morris and Norah Prizzi, to take a 4-2 lead midway through the second. However, three straight UMass Lowell goals gave the River Hawks a 5-4 halftime advantage.
Morris set the tone just 2:28 into the third with her third goal of the game. The Minutewomen lead reached 7-5 after goals from Onderdonk and Hancock, but UMass Lowell got one back in the final minute to pull within 7-6 after three quarters of play.
Massachusetts erased any doubt in the fourth, holding a commanding 14-1 edge in shots while scoring five times to pull away for the 12-6 final. Hancock and Morris each scored twice in the fourth.
Final shots were 38-16 in favor of UMass, while the Minutewomen held a 17-12 edge in groundballs. UMass was 13-of-16 on clears, while forcing the River Hawks to 13-of-22 clearing. Bayley Duffy made five saves for UMass across Alexa Kuhn, who made 11 for UMass Lowell.
The Minutewomen return to action on Saturday, Mar. 7 when they host UConn at 3 p.m.
"Having the UMass rivalry, playing for the Kennedy Cup, is something they are aware of and we know UMass Lowell plays the best game against us," said head coach Jana Drummond. "They are a very gritty, very physical and aggressive which works in their favor. I think for us, it was really just taking the second half to regroup, reorganize, check into the game plan and know what we're capable of and trusting us to execute well."
While Morris, Hancock and Connaughton led the way offensively, the Minutewomen defense caused 16 of the River Hawks' 20 turnovers, led by three apiece from Hancock, Sienna Diglio and Caitlyn Naughton. Hancock filled up the box score with her four points (to tie a career high), two groundballs, draw control and three caused turnovers. Tuesday marked her second-career hat trick.
A tight start saw UMass Lowell score first, but the Minutewomen pulled even at one then two, which was the score after one quarter of play.
UMass responded with two straight goals, from Morris and Norah Prizzi, to take a 4-2 lead midway through the second. However, three straight UMass Lowell goals gave the River Hawks a 5-4 halftime advantage.
Morris set the tone just 2:28 into the third with her third goal of the game. The Minutewomen lead reached 7-5 after goals from Onderdonk and Hancock, but UMass Lowell got one back in the final minute to pull within 7-6 after three quarters of play.
Massachusetts erased any doubt in the fourth, holding a commanding 14-1 edge in shots while scoring five times to pull away for the 12-6 final. Hancock and Morris each scored twice in the fourth.
Final shots were 38-16 in favor of UMass, while the Minutewomen held a 17-12 edge in groundballs. UMass was 13-of-16 on clears, while forcing the River Hawks to 13-of-22 clearing. Bayley Duffy made five saves for UMass across Alexa Kuhn, who made 11 for UMass Lowell.
The Minutewomen return to action on Saturday, Mar. 7 when they host UConn at 3 p.m.
Team Stats
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UMA
Shots
15
38
Turnovers
22
13
Caused Turnovers
10
19
Draw Controls
7
13
Free-Position Shots
2
5
Ground Balls
12
17
Game Leaders
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2
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0
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0
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3
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1
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2
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3
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1
A
3
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Pen
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0
CT
1
G
1
A
0
FO
-
Pen
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GB
0
CT
0
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