GEORGETOWN, TX (March 21, 2026) -- UMass Boston women's lacrosse snapped its seven-game skid in emphatic fashion on Saturday, powering past Southwestern University 14-3 in a non-conference road win. The Beacons (1-7) stormed out to an 11-0 halftime advantage and never looked back, with standout efforts from Ava Duffy (Boston, Mass.), Angelina Mazzone (Beverly, Mass.), Teresa Sheedy (Quincy, Mass.), and goalkeeper Elizabeth Crowley (Medfield, Mass.) leading the way.

HOW IT HAPPENED

UMass Boston wasted no time establishing control in Georgetown, TX, as Mazzone opened the scoring and set the tone for a relentless first half. The Beacons defense clamped down early, allowing just one Southwestern shot in the opening quarter and forcing four turnovers. On offense, UMass Boston capitalized on their opportunities, with two quick goals in the first period to jump ahead 2-0.

The second quarter proved decisive, as the Beacons unleashed a nine-goal barrage. Duffy caught fire, scoring four times—including a free position goal—while contributions poured in from all over the field. Jamie McAleavey (Quincy, Mass.), Cadence Kelly (Binghamton, N.Y.), and Rae Alexander (Georgia, Vt.) each found the back of the net, while Mazzone continued to dominate the draw. UMass Boston's defense held Southwestern scoreless in the first half and forced 18 total turnovers in the game, showcasing high-pressure play and perfect transition work with a 12-for-12 clear rate.

Southwestern broke up the shutout in the third quarter but the Beacons responded with scores from Duffy and Samantha DeMarco (Bayville, N.J.) to maintain a comfortable advantage. Crowley anchored the defense with eight saves, holding the hosts to just three goals. Nine different Beacons tallied at least one goal, highlighting balanced scoring and teamwork that overwhelmed the Pirates from start to finish.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• The Beacons outshot Southwestern 37-12 and owned a 22-9 edge in shots on goal.
• Duffy led all scorers with four goals, including a free position strike.
• Mazzone netted two goals and grabbed a team-best six draw controls.
• Sheedy dished out two assists, collected three ground balls and caused three turnovers.
• Crowley made eight saves and posted a .727 save percentage.
• UMass Boston finished a perfect 12-for-12 on clears and forced 18 turnovers, while nine different players recorded goals.

UP NEXT

The Beacons return home to face Fitchburg State College on Wednesday, March 25 at 3:30 p.m. at the Charles River Campus of UMass Amherst in Newton, Mass.

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