Saturday, February 14
Fairfield, CT
12:00 PM
Sacred Heart University Department of Athletics
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Columbia University
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Columbia
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Sacred Heart
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Photo by: Greg Vasil
Women's Lacrosse Falls to Columbia in Home Opener
2/14/2026 3:16:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
Pioneers drop 14-5 decision to Lions at Campus Field
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University women's lacrosse team dropped its home opener on Saturday afternoon at Campus Field, falling to Columbia University, 14-5, in non-conference action.
Final Score:
Columbia 14
Sacred Heart 5
Records:
Columbia (1-0)
Sacred Heart (0-2)
Top Performer:
Maggie Araneo – 2 points (1G, 1A)
Ellie Edwards – 3 caused turnovers | 3 ground balls
Nadine Galiano – 1 point (1A) | 3 draw controls
Of Note:
Columbia jumped out to an early lead with four goals in the opening quarter, striking twice in the first five minutes before adding two more late in the period to take a 4–1 advantage. Sacred Heart answered midway through the frame when Maggie Araneo converted a free-position opportunity for the Pioneers' first goal of the afternoon. With that goal, Araneo recorded her 100th career point as a Pioneer.
The Lions extended their lead in the second quarter, opening the period with back-to-back goals to push the margin to five. Sacred Heart responded with a goal from Taylor Farace to cut the deficit to 6–2, but Columbia closed the half with two additional tallies to carry an 8–2 lead into the break.
Columbia continued to apply pressure in the third quarter, scoring three times in the opening six minutes to build an 11–2 advantage. The Pioneers showed resilience late in the period, getting goals from Jamie Tanner and Adisyn Bernhardt to trim the margin to 11–4 heading into the final quarter.
In the fourth, the Lions added three more goals to regain control, while Sacred Heart capped its scoring when Erin Herrold found the back of the net midway through the period. Despite being outscored, the Pioneers continued to battle defensively and forced several late turnovers to limit Columbia's opportunities down the stretch.
Up Next:
The Pioneers are back in action on Wednesday, Feb. 18 with a road showdown against New Haven.
Final Score:
Columbia 14
Sacred Heart 5
Records:
Columbia (1-0)
Sacred Heart (0-2)
Top Performer:
Maggie Araneo – 2 points (1G, 1A)
Ellie Edwards – 3 caused turnovers | 3 ground balls
Nadine Galiano – 1 point (1A) | 3 draw controls
Of Note:
Columbia jumped out to an early lead with four goals in the opening quarter, striking twice in the first five minutes before adding two more late in the period to take a 4–1 advantage. Sacred Heart answered midway through the frame when Maggie Araneo converted a free-position opportunity for the Pioneers' first goal of the afternoon. With that goal, Araneo recorded her 100th career point as a Pioneer.
The Lions extended their lead in the second quarter, opening the period with back-to-back goals to push the margin to five. Sacred Heart responded with a goal from Taylor Farace to cut the deficit to 6–2, but Columbia closed the half with two additional tallies to carry an 8–2 lead into the break.
Columbia continued to apply pressure in the third quarter, scoring three times in the opening six minutes to build an 11–2 advantage. The Pioneers showed resilience late in the period, getting goals from Jamie Tanner and Adisyn Bernhardt to trim the margin to 11–4 heading into the final quarter.
In the fourth, the Lions added three more goals to regain control, while Sacred Heart capped its scoring when Erin Herrold found the back of the net midway through the period. Despite being outscored, the Pioneers continued to battle defensively and forced several late turnovers to limit Columbia's opportunities down the stretch.
Up Next:
The Pioneers are back in action on Wednesday, Feb. 18 with a road showdown against New Haven.
Team Stats
COLUMBIA
SHU
Shots
38
26
Turnovers
15
16
Caused Turnovers
7
8
Draw Controls
14
8
Free-Position Shots
4
2
Ground Balls
14
14
Game Leaders
G
1
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
0
G
1
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-60
GB
1
CT
1
G
1
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-240
GB
0
CT
0
G
1
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
0
Players Mentioned
A
/ Women's Lacrosse
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/ Women's Lacrosse
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/ Women's Lacrosse
M
/ Women's Lacrosse
A
/ Women's Lacrosse
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