George Fox women's lacrosse sweeps eastern Washington foes

Bruins win back-and-forth affair against Whitman, improve to 3-1 on the season

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The George Fox women's lacrosse team advanced to 3-1 on the young 2026 season with an 18-6 win over Whitworth on Saturday and a 16-13 victory over Whitman on Sunday. The Bruins' lone loss this season was a 13-7 defeat against the University of Redlands on February 28.

Why it matters

The Bruins' strong start to the season, including sweeping two opponents in eastern Washington, positions them well for the rest of their schedule which includes several non-conference matchups before they begin conference play in April.

The details

Against Whitman, the Bruins and Blues traded goals throughout the game, with George Fox senior Lana Davis leading the way with 8 goals, 2 assists, and 5 draw controls. The Bruins were able to pull away late, winning 16-13.

  • The Bruins will play March 12 against Occidental College at home.
  • George Fox will travel to Salem for a non-conference match against Willamette University on March 14.
  • The Bruins will then jet to the deep south for a March 22 tilt versus Rhodes College in Sewanee, Tennessee.
  • George Fox will return to the pitch March 24 for a game against Sewanee: University of the South before taking on Spalding University on March 25 in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • The Bruins will kick off conference play April 3 with a home game against Whitman.

The players

Lana Davis

A senior on the George Fox women's lacrosse team who led the Bruins with 8 goals, 2 assists, and 5 draw controls in their 16-13 win over Whitman.

Kat Ellet

The George Fox women's lacrosse goalkeeper who played a full game for the first time in her career, recording 5 saves.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Bruins will continue their non-conference schedule over the next few weeks, including matchups against Occidental, Willamette, Rhodes College, Sewanee, and Spalding, before opening conference play against Whitman on April 3.

The takeaway

George Fox's women's lacrosse team has gotten off to a strong 3-1 start to the 2026 season, including sweeping a pair of opponents in eastern Washington. The Bruins' balanced scoring attack and stout defense have them well-positioned for the remainder of their non-conference and conference schedules.