Ohio Wesleyan Women's Lacrosse Faces Ohio Northern

The Battling Bishops take on the Polar Bears in a key conference matchup.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Ohio Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team will host Ohio Northern University in a crucial conference game on March 4, 2026. The Battling Bishops, currently 7-3 on the season, will look to continue their strong play against the 6-4 Polar Bears in this important matchup between two of the top teams in the region.

Why it matters

This game has major implications for the conference standings and playoff positioning for both teams. Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio Northern are perennial powers in women's lacrosse, and this game could determine the regular season champion and top seed for the upcoming conference tournament.

The details

The Battling Bishops are led by senior midfielder Emma Taft, who has 32 goals and 18 assists on the season. Ohio Northern is paced by junior attacker Lily Haines, who has 28 goals and 12 assists. Both teams feature stifling defenses, setting the stage for a closely contested battle.

  • The game will take place on March 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST.
  • Ohio Wesleyan currently has a 7-3 record on the season.
  • Ohio Northern comes into the game with a 6-4 record.

The players

Emma Taft

A senior midfielder for the Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops who leads the team with 32 goals and 18 assists.

Lily Haines

A junior attacker for the Ohio Northern Polar Bears who has 28 goals and 12 assists on the season.

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What they’re saying

“This is a huge game for us as we look to secure a top seed in the conference tournament. Ohio Northern is always a tough opponent, but we're confident in our abilities and ready for the challenge.”

— Emma Taft, Senior Midfielder, Ohio Wesleyan University (owu.edu)

“We know Ohio Wesleyan is one of the best teams in the region, but we're looking forward to the opportunity to go on the road and get a big conference win. It's going to take our best effort, but we're ready for the challenge.”

— Lily Haines, Junior Attacker, Ohio Northern University (owu.edu)

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a big step towards securing the top seed in the upcoming conference tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between two of the top women's lacrosse programs in the region promises to be an exciting and hard-fought battle, with major implications for the conference standings and postseason positioning.