CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte women's lacrosse team (0-1) opened its 2026 campaign this afternoon, falling 15-4 at Eastern Carolina University.
  
HOW IT HAPPENED
Following an early goal from ECU's Katleyn Sclafani, Queens' Isabella Swanson tied the game at 1-1 with 10:30 to play in the first. The Pirates then put together a 6-0 run that stretched into the game's second period.
 
Trailing 7-1 late in the second quarter, Swanson found the back of the net at 4:31 to end Queens' scoring drought with her second goal of the day. The Pirates then answered with a pair before the break to give the game a 9-2 score at the half.  
 
A scoreless third quarter for the Royals would put the game too far out of reach for Queens as the Pirates increased their lead to 11, 13-2, activating the running clock for the remainder of the game.
 
KEY STATS & NOTES 

• Swanson led the Royals with two goals, while Erin Bock and Anna Bednarz each scored one.
• Polk notched her first collegiate assist in the game.
• Gianna Golburn recorded 11 saves in 60 minutes of play for Queens.
• Sclafani led the Pirates with seven points on four goals and three assists. Riley Matthiesen also scored four goals.
• Jaime Behar totaled eight saves for ECU.
• Queens was outshot 35-17, putting 12 shots on goal compared to ECU's 26.
• The Pirates won the battle for ground balls, 18-10, and edged the Royals in draw controls, 11-10.

 
UP NEXT
Queens will host Elon in their home opener on February 11 at 4 p.m.

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