Friday, February 27
Hamden, Conn.
3:00 PM
Quinnipiac University
2-2
17
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8
CCSU
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1
2
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4
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Quinnipiac
3
8
5
1
17
Central Conn. St.
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1
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5
8
Photo by: Rob Rasmussen / P8Photos.com
Midgame Run Powers Bobcats Past CCSU
2/27/2026 6:11:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
HAMDEN, Conn. — The Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team flew out of the gates on Friday night and was able to keep its distance, securing a 17-8 victory over Central Connecticut in Hamden.
It was a balanced attack, as the Bobcats saw goals from 11 different players, led by four from Cate Bendowski, who finished with a five-point day. She also had a pair of ground balls and three caused turnovers.
After a back and forth opening 20 minutes, Quinnipiac took control quickly turning a 4-3 lead into a 16-3 stronghold on the game. Emma Shanahan and Kendall Bennett recorded their first collegiate goals during the stretch that saw the hosts take control.
The Bobcat midfield was relentless, securing a 15-5 advantage in draws through the first three quarters and forcing 10 failed clears for Central, while Quinnipiac was 9-for-10 in transition.
STATS AND NOTES
Quinnipiac returns home for a pair of contests in Hamden next week, starting with Bryant coming to town on Wednesday afternoon.
The game is slated for a 2 p.m. first draw and can be seen on GoBobcats.com.
For an inside look at the Quinnipiac women's lacrosse program, be sure to follow it on social media @QU_WLAX or go to gobobcats.com/wlax.
Having a day 🤩#BobcatNation x #NCAALAX pic.twitter.com/tT7a54LhjL
— Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse (@QU_WLAX) February 27, 2026
It was a balanced attack, as the Bobcats saw goals from 11 different players, led by four from Cate Bendowski, who finished with a five-point day. She also had a pair of ground balls and three caused turnovers.
Four-point day and a hat trick for Bendo as we start the second half strong!#BobcatNation x #NCAALAX pic.twitter.com/mOFY4Nc6Rg
— Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse (@QU_WLAX) February 27, 2026
After a back and forth opening 20 minutes, Quinnipiac took control quickly turning a 4-3 lead into a 16-3 stronghold on the game. Emma Shanahan and Kendall Bennett recorded their first collegiate goals during the stretch that saw the hosts take control.
Welcome to the scoreboard, Emma Shan 🤩#BobcatNation x #NCAALAX pic.twitter.com/zkwqBwD62d
— Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse (@QU_WLAX) February 27, 2026
The Bobcat midfield was relentless, securing a 15-5 advantage in draws through the first three quarters and forcing 10 failed clears for Central, while Quinnipiac was 9-for-10 in transition.
STATS AND NOTES
- Quinnipiac posted season highs in points (22), goals (17), ground balls (23) and caused turnovers (19).
- Abby LoNigro recorded a collegiate-best four caused turnovers.
- Five Bobcats had multiple caused turnovers, with Bendowski adding three and Hannah West, Julia Givens and Sophia Coan all finishing with two.
- Coan also led all Bobcats with seven draw controls, her highest mark of the season.
- Bendowski has eight points in her last two games, totaling 11 on the year, the most on the team.
Quinnipiac returns home for a pair of contests in Hamden next week, starting with Bryant coming to town on Wednesday afternoon.
The game is slated for a 2 p.m. first draw and can be seen on GoBobcats.com.
For an inside look at the Quinnipiac women's lacrosse program, be sure to follow it on social media @QU_WLAX or go to gobobcats.com/wlax.
Team Stats
QUINNIPI
CENTRAL
Shots
41
14
Turnovers
13
23
Caused Turnovers
19
7
Draw Controls
16
9
Free-Position Shots
8
4
Ground Balls
23
8
Game Leaders
G
4
A
1
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
2
CT
3
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-120
GB
0
CT
0
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
1
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
4
CT
2
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Lacrosse
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/ Women's Lacrosse
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/ Women's LacrosseMID
/ Women's Lacrosse
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/ Women's Lacrosse
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/ Women's Lacrosse
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