SCSU Women's Lacrosse Defeats Bentley, 18-10, For Program Record 11th Win

The Owls' victory over Bentley marks their first ever against the Falcons and sets a new program record for wins in a season.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:36pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a women's lacrosse game, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the players, field, and action of the match.The SCSU women's lacrosse team's record-setting victory over Bentley showcases the program's growth and competitive spirit on the field.New Haven Today

The Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) women's lacrosse team defeated Bentley University 18-10 in a Northeast 10 Conference matchup. The win was the Owls' first ever against Bentley and set a new program record for most wins in a season with 11. SCSU improved to 11-3 overall and 5-2 in conference play, while Bentley dropped to 6-7 overall and 4-3 in the NE10.

Why it matters

This victory marks a significant milestone for the SCSU women's lacrosse program, as they have never before defeated Bentley and have now set a new program record for wins in a season. The Owls are positioning themselves well for a strong finish to the regular season and a potential home game in the upcoming NE10 Championship Tournament.

The details

Anna Meserve led the Owls with five goals, while Macy Vail extended her goal-scoring streak to 34 games with four goals and one assist. Rebecca Sibley and Abigail Nolan both scored twice and added an assist, and Allie Welder had one goal and one assist. Caelen Connors made seven saves in goal for SCSU.

  • The game was played on April 15, 2026.
  • SCSU scored four straight goals in the first five minutes of the game.
  • The Owls led 9-4 at halftime.
  • Bentley pulled within four goals at 10-6 early in the second half, but SCSU responded with a 3-0 run to push the lead to 13-7.
  • SCSU closed out the game with four goals in the final seven minutes to seal the 18-10 victory.

The players

Anna Meserve

Led the Owls with five goals in the game.

Macy Vail

Extended her goal-scoring streak to 34 games with four goals and one assist.

Rebecca Sibley

Scored two goals and added an assist for SCSU.

Abigail Nolan

Scored two goals and added an assist for the Owls.

Caelen Connors

Recorded seven saves in goal for SCSU.

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What they’re saying

“This win was a huge milestone for our program. Defeating Bentley for the first time and setting a new record for wins in a season is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team.”

— Anna Meserve, SCSU Women's Lacrosse Player

What’s next

The Owls will travel to Saint Anselm on Saturday, April 18 before taking on first-place Adelphi on Tuesday, April 21. These two games will be crucial for SCSU to secure a home game for the upcoming NE10 Championship Tournament, which begins on Saturday, April 25.

The takeaway

The SCSU women's lacrosse team has proven their ability to compete at the highest level in the Northeast 10 Conference this season. Their record-setting 11th win against a tough Bentley squad showcases the program's growth and sets them up for a strong finish to the regular season and a potential deep run in the conference tournament.