Kutztown University's historic women's lacrosse season ended in an 18-12 loss to No. 7 East Stroudsburg in the NCAA Division II quarterfinals. Despite an early 4-0 deficit, Kutztown rallied, but East Stroudsburg regained control, leading by as much as 17-5. Kutztown mounted a comeback, scoring seven unanswered goals, but ultimately fell short. This marks the first NCAA DII quarterfinal appearance for the Golden Bears, who set a new program record with 16 wins this season.

By the Numbers
  • Kutztown finished the season with a record of 16-7.
  • East Stroudsburg outshot Kutztown 39-24.
  • Sadie Kauffman scored 9 goals in the game, hitting 100 for the season.
  • Kutztown's Madison Wenner recorded a career-high 42 goals this season.
State of Play
  • Kutztown made its first NCAA DII quarterfinal appearance and beat two teams to get there.
  • The Golden Bears experienced a strong season, achieving a program-record 16 wins.
  • East Stroudsburg has historically been dominant against Kutztown, with a 14-0 record at Whitenight Field since 2008.
What's Next

East Stroudsburg will proceed to the NCAA semifinals, aiming for further success as they continue their postseason journey. Kutztown will look to build on this successful season and retain key players for the upcoming year.

Bottom Line

Kutztown's season showcased significant progress, setting a new single-season wins record and making a notable playoff run, reflecting the team's potential for future success. The Golden Bears should leverage this experience as they prepare for the next season.