The Aurora University women's lacrosse team saw their triumphant 2024 season come to an end in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament on Saturday afternoon. AU fell to the Tigers of Colorado College by a score of 18-2 at Stagg Field in Chicago, Illinois.


FINAL SCORE: Colorado College 18, Aurora University 2
RECORDS: Aurora University 12-7 overall; Colorado College 15-5 overall
LOCATION: Stagg Field - Chicago, Illinois


- The Tigers took an early 10-0 lead after one quarter of play.
- That 10-0 lead was extended to 13-0 through the first six minutes of the second quarter.
- AU answered back with two goals later in the second, with the first coming from Caley Russell with 3:31 to go in the first half.
- Brianna Peck then netted an unassisted goal of her own to trim the Tiger lead to 13-2 going into the halftime break.
- Colorado College scored three goals in the third to extend their lead to 16-2 going into the final quarter of play.
- Two more goals in the fourth from the Tigers helped them to a 18-2 victory over the Spartans.
- Alexis Crowley finished with 10 saves in the contest for AU.


Points: Caley Russell and Brianna Peck (1)
Goals: Caley Russell and Brianna Peck (1)
Ground balls: Alexis Crowley (6) and Meghan Ginty (2)
Caused Turnovers: Alexis Crowley, Kenly Axvig, Brianna Peck, Caitlin Cron and McKenzie Wilson (1)
Draw Controls: Brianna Peck (6), Nicolina Smith, Caley Russell and Grace Pelletier (1)
Saves: Alexis Crowley (10) and Meghan Ginty (4)
 

The Aurora University women's lacrosse team concludes the 2024 season with a 12-7 overall record and won the NACC regular season and tournament titles.