UAlbany Women's Lacrosse Stays Undefeated in Conference

Great Danes secure playoff spot with win over UMBC

Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:37am

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The University at Albany women's lacrosse team secured a spot in the conference playoffs with a victory over the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Retrievers. The Great Danes remained perfect in conference play this season with the win.

Why it matters

UAlbany's women's lacrosse program has been a consistent contender in recent years, and this latest win keeps them on track for another strong postseason run. The team's success is a source of pride for the university and its fans.

The details

The Great Danes defeated the Retrievers by a final score of 15-9. UAlbany was led by strong performances from several players, including junior midfielder Samantha Jones who scored 4 goals. The win improved UAlbany's conference record to 6-0 on the season.

  • The game took place on April 5, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.

The players

UAlbany Great Danes

The women's lacrosse team from the University at Albany, a Division I program that competes in the America East Conference.

UMBC Retrievers

The women's lacrosse team from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, a Division I program that also competes in the America East Conference.

Samantha Jones

A junior midfielder for the UAlbany Great Danes who scored 4 goals in the win over UMBC.

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What’s next

UAlbany will look to continue its undefeated conference run when it hosts the University of Vermont on April 12th.

The takeaway

UAlbany's women's lacrosse team has established itself as a dominant force in the America East Conference, securing another playoff berth with its win over UMBC. The Great Danes' consistent success is a point of pride for the university and its fans.