GARDEN CITY, N.Y. - Collecting a pair of saves with under 90 seconds to play,
Jillian McFadden and the Adelphi University women's lacrosse team secured a thrilling 14-13 win over Pace University for their second consecutive Northeast 10 Conference title on Saturday afternoon.
Highlights:
- McFadden collected 18 saves and was named the Most Outstanding Player at the 2026 NE10 Championship.
- Julia Foppiano and Ashley Kolomechuk were also recognized on the All-Tournament Team for their efforts.
Up Next:
- Women's lacrosse will automatically earn a spot in the NCAA tournament. The full East Region field will be released during the NCAA Selection Show on Sunday, May 3 at 8:30 p.m. on ncaa.com.
-Recap provided by Adelphi athletics-
NE10 All-Championship Team
United States Marine Corps Most Outstanding Player: Jillian McFadden, Adelphi
Julia Foppiano, Adelphi
Ashley Kolomechuk, Adelphi
Callie Burchill, Bentley
Marissa Doty, Pace
Mackenzie Carita, Pace
Julia Rowley, Saint Anselm
Elite 24 Award
Alexandra Stec, Adelphi
GPA-3.96
Majoring in Exercise Science
Gallery: (5-6-2026) 2026 NE10 Women's Lacrosse Championship
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