Werner Logs Second Hat Trick at Eastern Michigan

Chippewas overcame slow start for two-goal first-half lead, ran out of steam in the second half

Apr. 4, 2026 at 7:40pm

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Central Michigan Lacrosse dropped a 14-9 decision to Eastern Michigan in Mid-American Conference play Saturday. Sophomore Julia Werner recorded her second hat trick of the season, one of three multi-goal Chippewas for the day. Leila Kahler tallied 10 saves for her fourth double-digit performance of the season, fifth of her career and led CMU with four ground balls.

Why it matters

The loss drops Central Michigan's conference record to 0-1 on the season, but the Chippewas showed fight in overcoming an early 2-0 deficit to take a two-goal lead in the first half before ultimately running out of steam against their MAC rival.

The details

Central Michigan went on a 5-1 run in the first half after falling behind 2-0 in the first minute. Mia Bradley scored both of her goals during the streak, both aided by precise passes inside from Kelsey Barratt. The craftiest goal of the day came during the 5-1 run as Heather Delbone took a pass from Caye Kalbacher and softly bounced her attempt over the back shoulder of the Eagles' goalie to give CMU its first lead at 4-3 with 63 seconds left in the first quarter.

  • The Chippewas hosted Eastern Michigan on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
  • Central Michigan Lacrosse hosts Southern California on Monday, April 6, 2026 (Noon ET) before returning to the league slate next Saturday at Youngstown State on April 11, 2026 (Noon ET).

The players

Julia Werner

A sophomore from Gurnee, Illinois who recorded her second hat trick of the season for Central Michigan.

Mia Bradley

A Chippewas player who scored two goals during Central Michigan's 5-1 run in the first half.

Caye Kalbacher

A Chippewas player who recorded a multi-goal game for Central Michigan.

Leila Kahler

The Central Michigan goalie who tallied 10 saves, leading the team with four ground balls.

Ava Regitz

A Chippewas player who led the team outright with six draw controls and three caused turnovers, tied for the team lead with Werner with three ground balls.

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What’s next

Central Michigan Lacrosse hosts Southern California on Monday (April 6, Noon ET) before returning to the league slate next Saturday at Youngstown State (April 11, Noon ET).

The takeaway

Despite the loss, Central Michigan showed fight in overcoming an early deficit and taking a two-goal lead in the first half. The Chippewas will look to build on that performance as they continue their conference schedule against Southern California and Youngstown State.