Jacksonville University women's lacrosse team won the ASUN Championship by defeating Delaware 16-11, avenging a previous regular-season loss. This marks their first title in a decade.
Key points
Jacksonville won the ASUN Championship
Defeated Delaware 16-11
Avenged a previous loss to Delaware
First title in a decade
Game held at Rock Stadium
Jacksonville UniversityUniversity of DelawareASUN ChampionshipIsabella Porazzo
The Dolphins failed to win the ASUN regular season title for the first time since 2017, by the margin of a 14-13 loss to Delaware on March 26. As a result, they were the No. 2 seed in the conference tournament, while the Blue Hens, in their first season in the conference, cruised into JUâs Rock Stadium with a 7-0 ASUN record and the top seed.
âAll the pressure was on Delaware,â said JU junior attack Maeve Brennan.
Jacksonville University midfielder Isabella Porazzo (12) hoists the 2026 Womenâs Lacrosse Tournament Championship trophy into the air while celebrating with teammates after the womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville Univeristy attack Maeve Brennan (2) scores the final goal of the game in the fourth quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Q&A
How did Jacksonville women's lacrosse team perform in the ASUN Championship?
Jacksonville won the ASUN Championship by defeating Delaware 16-11.
What was the significance of Jacksonville's victory over Delaware?
The victory avenged Jacksonville's earlier regular-season loss to Delaware, where they lost 14-13.
When did Jacksonville last win the ASUN women's lacrosse title?
Jacksonville last won the ASUN women's lacrosse title a decade ago.
Who were the key players in Jacksonville's ASUN Championship win?
Key players included midfielder Isabella Porazzo and junior attack Maeve Brennan.
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Jacksonville University attack Maeve Brennan (2) celebrates one of her six goals in the fourth quarter with teammate Jacksonville University attack Olivia Johnson (1). The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University midfielder Julia Nicholson (25) leaps into the arms of Jacksonville University attack Maeve Brennan (2) after she scores the final goal of the game in the fourth quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville Universityâs goalie Annika DeVos (38), Elia Alewine (30) and goalie Brookelynn Hodgin (50) signal championship ring after the womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University midfielder Maddi Santini (24) celebrates Jacksonville University attack Ainsley Scruggs (4) goal in the third quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University defender Courtney Quirk (22) is body checked by University of Delaware attack Ella Rishko (32) during the second quarter. Jacksonville University women's lacrosse team hosted the University of Delaware Blue Hens in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville Universityâs head womenâs lacrosse coach Tara Singleton, top right, is doused with Gatorade after the Jacksonville University womenâs lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Teammates congratulate Jacksonville University attack Maeve Brennan (2), center, after it was announced that the won the MVP award. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville Universityâs womenâs lacrosse head coach Tara Singleton, center, celebrates with her team after the womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University goalie Brookelynn Hodgin (50) makes a save during the first half. Jacksonville University women's lacrosse team hosted the University of Delaware Blue Hens in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University midfielder Allyx Berry (13) strikes University of Delaware attack Maggie Craytor (13) with her stick in the fourth quart. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University attack Ainsley Scruggs (4) drives to the goal in the third quarter for a score as University of Delaware midfielder Sydney O'Donnell (33) defends her. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University attack Ainsley Scruggs (4) scores a goal in the third quarter making it 11-5 JU. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University fans celebrate in the fourth quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University goalie Brookelynn Hodgin (50) tries to stop a goal by University of Delaware attack Ella Rishko (32) in the fourth quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University midfielder Allyx Berry (13) and Jacksonville University goalie Brookelynn Hodgin (50) celebrate after The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Charlotte Donmoyer, 6, left, holds her hand over her heart during the playing of the National Anthem as JU teammates placed hands on the shoulders of the one in front of them before the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University midfielder Abby Moran (10) goes after a loose ball during the first half. Jacksonville University women's lacrosse team hosted the University of Delaware Blue Hens in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University womenâs lacrosse team won the 2026 Womenâs Lacrosse Tournament Championship by defeating the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University goalie Brookelynn Hodgin (50) celebrates with a friend after The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University attack Shae Hagans (0) hits the turf while going in for a goal in the third quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University attack Shae Hagans (0) hits the turf while going in for a goal in the third quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville Univeristy attack Shae Hagans (0) makes a turn away from University of Delaware defender Mary Matey (22) in the third quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville Univeristy attack Jessica Giller (20) rushes the goal in a score attempt in the fourth quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville Univeristy attack Maeve Brennan (2) is pressured in the fourth quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University midfielder Julia Nicholson (25) scores a goal during the first half. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
University of Delaware attack Ella Rishko (32) pressures Jacksonville University midfielder Julia Nicholson (25) during the first half. Jacksonville University women's lacrosse team hosted the University of Delaware Blue Hens in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University attack Maeve Brennan (2) points to the bench after scoring one of her six goals. Jacksonville University women's lacrosse team hosted the University of Delaware Blue Hens in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University defender Natalie Psaltis (14) and University of Delaware attack Grayson Buono (2) battle for control of the ball in the third quater. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University midfielder Julia Nicholson (25) is checked by University of Delaware attack Grayson Buono (2) in the fourth quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University attack Gabby Hendricks (55) and Jacksonville University defender Jaxie Cestone (23) says a prayer before the start of the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
University of Delaware attack McKenzie Didio (10) is denied a goal by the JU defense during the first half. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University attack Shae Hagans (0) passes during the first half. Jacksonville University women's lacrosse team hosted the University of Delaware Blue Hens in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University midfielder Allyx Berry (13) points to her finger for the championship ring after the Jacksonville University womenâs lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University attack Emma Sigrist (37) shakes her championship t-shirt after the Jacksonville University womenâs lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville Universityâs womenâs head lacrosse coach Tara Singleton gives high-fives to parents and fans after the Jacksonville University womenâs lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Charlotte Donmoyer, 6, is hoisted on the shoulder of a JU player after The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University midfielder Abby Moran (10) body bumps a teammate after the Jacksonville University womenâs lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Charlotte Donmoyer, 6, holds the 2026 Womenâs Lacrosse Tournament Championship trophy after the womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University midfielder Isabella Porazzo (12) hoists the 2026 Womenâs Lacrosse Tournament Championship trophy into the air while celebrating with teammates after the womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University midfielder Isabella Porazzo (12) hoists the 2026 Womenâs Lacrosse Tournament Championship trophy into the air while celebrating with teammates after the womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville Univeristy attack Maeve Brennan (2) scores the final goal of the game in the fourth quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University attack Maeve Brennan (2) celebrates one of her six goals in the fourth quarter with teammate Jacksonville University attack Olivia Johnson (1). The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University midfielder Julia Nicholson (25) leaps into the arms of Jacksonville University attack Maeve Brennan (2) after she scores the final goal of the game in the fourth quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville Universityâs goalie Annika DeVos (38), Elia Alewine (30) and goalie Brookelynn Hodgin (50) signal championship ring after the womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University midfielder Maddi Santini (24) celebrates Jacksonville University attack Ainsley Scruggs (4) goal in the third quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University defender Courtney Quirk (22) is body checked by University of Delaware attack Ella Rishko (32) during the second quarter. Jacksonville University women's lacrosse team hosted the University of Delaware Blue Hens in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville Universityâs head womenâs lacrosse coach Tara Singleton, top right, is doused with Gatorade after the Jacksonville University womenâs lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Teammates congratulate Jacksonville University attack Maeve Brennan (2), center, after it was announced that the won the MVP award. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville Universityâs womenâs lacrosse head coach Tara Singleton, center, celebrates with her team after the womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University goalie Brookelynn Hodgin (50) makes a save during the first half. Jacksonville University women's lacrosse team hosted the University of Delaware Blue Hens in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University midfielder Allyx Berry (13) strikes University of Delaware attack Maggie Craytor (13) with her stick in the fourth quart. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University attack Ainsley Scruggs (4) drives to the goal in the third quarter for a score as University of Delaware midfielder Sydney O'Donnell (33) defends her. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University attack Ainsley Scruggs (4) scores a goal in the third quarter making it 11-5 JU. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University fans celebrate in the fourth quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University goalie Brookelynn Hodgin (50) tries to stop a goal by University of Delaware attack Ella Rishko (32) in the fourth quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University midfielder Allyx Berry (13) and Jacksonville University goalie Brookelynn Hodgin (50) celebrate after The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Charlotte Donmoyer, 6, left, holds her hand over her heart during the playing of the National Anthem as JU teammates placed hands on the shoulders of the one in front of them before the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University midfielder Abby Moran (10) goes after a loose ball during the first half. Jacksonville University women's lacrosse team hosted the University of Delaware Blue Hens in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University womenâs lacrosse team won the 2026 Womenâs Lacrosse Tournament Championship by defeating the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University goalie Brookelynn Hodgin (50) celebrates with a friend after The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University attack Shae Hagans (0) hits the turf while going in for a goal in the third quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University attack Shae Hagans (0) hits the turf while going in for a goal in the third quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville Univeristy attack Shae Hagans (0) makes a turn away from University of Delaware defender Mary Matey (22) in the third quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville Univeristy attack Jessica Giller (20) rushes the goal in a score attempt in the fourth quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville Univeristy attack Maeve Brennan (2) is pressured in the fourth quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University midfielder Julia Nicholson (25) scores a goal during the first half. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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University of Delaware attack Ella Rishko (32) pressures Jacksonville University midfielder Julia Nicholson (25) during the first half. Jacksonville University women's lacrosse team hosted the University of Delaware Blue Hens in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University attack Maeve Brennan (2) points to the bench after scoring one of her six goals. Jacksonville University women's lacrosse team hosted the University of Delaware Blue Hens in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University defender Natalie Psaltis (14) and University of Delaware attack Grayson Buono (2) battle for control of the ball in the third quater. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University midfielder Julia Nicholson (25) is checked by University of Delaware attack Grayson Buono (2) in the fourth quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University attack Gabby Hendricks (55) and Jacksonville University defender Jaxie Cestone (23) says a prayer before the start of the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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University of Delaware attack McKenzie Didio (10) is denied a goal by the JU defense during the first half. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University attack Shae Hagans (0) passes during the first half. Jacksonville University women's lacrosse team hosted the University of Delaware Blue Hens in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University midfielder Allyx Berry (13) points to her finger for the championship ring after the Jacksonville University womenâs lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University attack Emma Sigrist (37) shakes her championship t-shirt after the Jacksonville University womenâs lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville Universityâs womenâs head lacrosse coach Tara Singleton gives high-fives to parents and fans after the Jacksonville University womenâs lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Charlotte Donmoyer, 6, is hoisted on the shoulder of a JU player after The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Jacksonville University midfielder Abby Moran (10) body bumps a teammate after the Jacksonville University womenâs lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Charlotte Donmoyer, 6, holds the 2026 Womenâs Lacrosse Tournament Championship trophy after the womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
And the Dolphins rose to the occasion on May 2. Brennan scored a career-high six goals and the defense held Ella Rishko of Delaware, the ASUNâs Offensive Player of the Year, out of the net for the first 56:57 of the game as JU won 16-11 to clinch the programâs 10th ASUN Tournament title and a berth in the NCAA Tournament.
Jacksonville (13-5) never trailed, and the game was last tied at 2-2. Sophomore attack Shae Hagans scored the next two goals, on a free-position shot and unassisted to close out the first quarter, junior midfield Julia Nicholson scored her second goal of the game off a Brennan feed, and Brennan added her first goal to give the Dolphins a 6-2 lead.
After UD (13-5) cut the lead to 6-4 and 7-5, Brennanâs goal off a Hagans assist gave JU an 8-5 halftime lead. Brennan scored the first goal of the third quarter from a free position and senior attack Ainsley Scruggs scored twice to cap a 4-0 run. The Dolphins never led by less than four goals after that.
Jacksonville University midfielder Isabella Porazzo (12) hoists the 2026 Womenâs Lacrosse Tournament Championship trophy into the air while celebrating with teammates after the womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University midfielder Isabella Porazzo (12) hoists the 2026 Womenâs Lacrosse Tournament Championship trophy into the air while celebrating with teammates after the womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville will discover its NCAA opponent and destination on May 3 during the NCAA Womenâs Lacrosse selection show at 9 p.m. on ESPNU.
JU defense focused on âthat 8 metersâ
Rishko finally got a goal with 3:06 left to finish off a 3-0 run for the Hens and shave the margin to 15-11, but Brennan added her final score with 61 seconds left and JU ran out the clock. Rishko's teammate Maggie Porter did the most damage with three goals.
Dolphins coach Tara Singleton said the team didnât concentrate on Rishko but packed the free-position area and defended every blade of grass regardless of who was taking the shots.
âWe talk about personnel, for sure, but we put more trust in our system, our group and our people,â she said. âThatâs where we keep the focus. We keyed on defending that 8 meters and doing it together.â
Brennan, who has tied Rishko for the ASUN lead with 53 goals this season, was the tournament Most Valuable Player with nine goals and two assists in two games. Also on the All-Tournament team were senior defender Maggie Cuddy and senior goalkeeper Brookelynn Hodgin.
Cuddy won seven draw controls and Hodgin had six saves.
âOur defense was lights out,â Brennan said.
Dolphins came together after loss at Delaware
Since falling to the Blue Hens in Newark, Del., JU is a combined 7-0 in the regular season and conference tournament, outscoring opponents by an average of 18-6.
If lessons can be learned in defeat, the Dolphins had straight As over the final six weeks of the season.
âYou win, or you learn,â Cuddy said. âWe learned where we needed to adjust, what we needed to tune up and it was still early in the season. You have to peak in May. Thatâs what weâre doing right now. I think the best is coming.â
Jacksonville University goalie Brookelynn Hodgin (50) tries to stop a goal by University of Delaware attack Ella Rishko (32) in the fourth quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville University goalie Brookelynn Hodgin (50) tries to stop a goal by University of Delaware attack Ella Rishko (32) in the fourth quarter. The womenâs Jacksonville University lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens 16-11 in the ASUN Championship game at Rock Stadium Saturday May 2, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Hodgin said the rare regular-season ASUN loss, which ended a 20-game streak that dated back to April 1, 2023, motivated the Dolphins for the rest of the season.
âWe werenât satisfied with how our record went in the [regular] season, but at the end of the day, the postseason matters the most,â she said. âAll we worried about was the next game, the next game, the next game. It was making the most of every single moment ahead of us. It wasnât revenge but working for each other.â
Singleton said once the conference tournament began, records and seeds were cast from the teamâs collective mind.
âNo matter what seed we came in, we were up to the challenge,â she said. âIt feels sweet, no matter what.â