Union Women's Lacrosse Streak Ends Against #7 William Smith

Garnet Chargers suffer first conference loss of the season

Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:36am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting depicting the intense action of a women's lacrosse game, with sharp geometric shapes and planes of vibrant blue, gold, orange, and navy colors colliding to represent the competitive energy of the matchup.Union's seven-game winning streak came to an end against a tough William Smith squad, but the Garnet Chargers remain in contention for a top seed in the Liberty League Tournament.Geneva Today

The Union College women's lacrosse team had its seven-game winning streak snapped by #7 William Smith College in a 12-7 loss at Urick Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Despite goals from Lana Mickelson, Maddy Schiller, and Gillian Joseph, the Garnet Chargers couldn't overcome a second-half scoring run by the Yellowjackets.

Why it matters

The loss was Union's first in Liberty League play this season, but the team can still clinch a top-two seed in the upcoming conference tournament with a victory over the University of Rochester next Saturday. William Smith's win clinched the top seed in the postseason.

The details

Union jumped out to a 3-3 tie in the first half, with Mickelson, Schiller, and Joseph all finding the back of the net. But William Smith responded with six unanswered goals spanning the second and third quarters to take control of the game. Joseph scored twice late to cut the deficit, but the Garnet Chargers couldn't complete the comeback despite outshooting the Yellowjackets.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
  • Union will face SUNY Geneseo on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
  • Union will play its regular-season finale against the University of Rochester next Saturday.

The players

Lana Mickelson

A Union player who scored a goal in the game.

Maddy Schiller

A Union junior who scored two goals in the game.

Gillian Joseph

A Union junior who scored three goals in the game, extending her streak to six straight hat tricks.

Casey Fiore

The William Smith goalie who made several key saves to preserve the win.

Sydney Widlitz

The Union goalie who matched Fiore with nine saves but couldn't overcome William Smith's five-shot advantage.

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What’s next

Union will face SUNY Geneseo on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 before its regular-season finale against the University of Rochester next Saturday. A win in either of those games would secure a top-two seed for the Garnet Chargers in the upcoming Liberty League Tournament.

The takeaway

This loss was Union's first in Liberty League play this season, but the team remains in strong position to earn a high seed in the conference tournament with one game remaining. The Garnet Chargers will look to bounce back and regain their winning form as they prepare for the postseason.