No. 15 Colorado women's lacrosse falls at No. 18 Stony Brook

CU's unbeaten start ends with loss to top-25 opponent

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The 15th-ranked Colorado women's lacrosse team suffered its first loss of the season on Thursday night, dropping a 9-7 decision in a top-25 nonconference battle at No. 18 Stony Brook.

Why it matters

Colorado had been undefeated to start the season, making this loss a setback in their quest for a strong season. Stony Brook is also a highly ranked opponent, making this an important early-season matchup between two top teams.

The details

A rough third quarter set the tone for Colorado's defeat, as Stony Brook outscored them 4-1 in that period to take control of the game. Colorado was unable to mount a comeback in the fourth quarter.

  • The game took place on Thursday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Colorado women's lacrosse team

The 15th-ranked women's lacrosse team from the University of Colorado.

Stony Brook

The 18th-ranked women's lacrosse team from Stony Brook University.

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The takeaway

This loss is a setback for Colorado's undefeated start to the season, but it also shows the strength of their schedule as they face another highly ranked opponent in Stony Brook. The team will need to regroup and learn from this experience as they continue their quest for a strong season.