Quinnipiac University
10-7
Canisius
12-5
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| Canisius | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
Bobcats Outlast Canisius, Earn Quarterfinal Win
4/26/2026 3:04:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
Balanced Attack Powers QU to MAAC Semifinals for Second Straight Season
With the victory, the Bobcats (10-7) advance to the semifinal round of the MAAC Tournament for the second consecutive season.
The Bobcats displayed incredible depth with five different players recording multi-goal games: Peyton Choma, Brie Provenzano, Emma Miller-Ayala, Anna Givens, and Cate Bendowski all finished with two goals apiece. Choma led the team in total points with three (2 goals, 1 assist).
Sophomore Shannon Alden anchored the defensive unit, recording 12 total saves in the win – including eight stops during the second half of play.
FINAL SCORE
Quinnipiac 13, Canisius 11
LOCATION
Demske Sports Complex | Buffalo, N.Y.
RECORDS
Quinnipiac (10-7, 4-4 MAAC) | Canisius (12-5, 6-2 MAAC)
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— Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse (@QU_WLAX) April 26, 2026
GAME REWIND
The Bobcats wasted no time establishing an early lead, as Emma Miller-Ayala and Peyton Choma each found the back of the net within the first two minutes of play. Quinnipiac extended the lead to 3-0 on a woman-up goal from Brie Provenzano before the Griffs could answer. By the end of the first quarter, the Bobcats held a 5-2 advantage.
The second quarter saw both sides trade runs, with Julia Givens and Anna Givens contributing to a five-goal frame that sent Quinnipiac into the locker room with a comfortable 10-5 lead.
However, Canisius mounted a fierce comeback in the third quarter, outscoring the Bobcats 5-1 to cut the deficit to a single goal at 11-10.
With the momentum shifting toward the home team, Shannon Alden stepped up in the final period. Alden recorded several point-blank saves to keep the Bobcats ahead, while Cate Bendowski and Choma added insurance goals to seal the 13-11 victory and punch Quinnipiac's ticket to the next round.
NUMBERS & NOTES
- Five different Bobcats found the back of the net twice in the win.
- Peyton Choma led the offensive charge with three points (2g, 1a), while Brie Provenzano, Emma Miller-Ayala, Anna Givens, and Cate Bendowski each tallied two goals.
- Choma is up to 25 goals and 38 points for the season.
- Bendowski now has a team-high 77 points for the season over 17 games.
- Shannon Alden was stellar in cage, making 12 saves. Eight of her 12 stops came in the second half to help stave off a Canisius comeback.
- This marks the second straight season the Bobcats have reached the MAAC Semifinals.
- Quinnipiac won 16 of 26 draw controls. Emma Miller-Ayala picked up seven draws for the day.
- Anna Givens scooped up a team-best four ground balls for the Bobcats.
- With the win, the Bobcats reach 10 victories for the second consecutive season under Head Coach Jordan Solari.
UP NEXT
The Bobcats advance to the MAAC Semifinals on Thursday, April 30. #6 Quinnipiac will take on #1 Fairfield at 12:00 PM from Conway Field at Rafferty Stadium.
For more information on Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse, visit gobobcats.com/wlax and follow the team on X/Twitter and Instagram (@QU_WLAX).
