Yale Athletics

The Yale Bulldogs (3–0, 0–0) are off to an electric start, adding a second massive victory against their local rivals at Quinnipiac (2–2, 0–0) to their record on Tuesday afternoon. 

After an extensive preseason training regiment and a massive win against then-No. 4 University of Michigan, the Yale women’s lacrosse team traveled across town three days later to play in their second official game of the season.

“I couldn’t be prouder of this incredible group of girls for their dedication and hard work every day at practice,” midfielder Alex Hopkins ’25 wrote to the News. “Our commitment to the details this whole pre-season has paved the way for success when it matters most on game day.”

Just as their game against the Wolverines got off to an explosive start, the fight against the Bobcats was rather one-sided. The Bulldogs made quick work of their opponents, showing offensive prowess with a whopping nine goals within the first quarter. 

Sky Carrasquillo ’25 kicked off the scoring just over a minute into the game, capitalizing on a man-up opportunity with an assist from Ashley Kiernan ’27. Kiernan quickly followed up with a goal of her own, giving Yale an early 2–0 lead. 

Quinnipiac momentarily responded with one goal, but it was the only offense break the Bobcats could muster in the entire first 15-minute period.

The Bulldogs then released a relentless offensive scoring run — seven unanswered goals, plus winning nine out of 10 faceoffs and putting up 17 shots on goal to Quinnipiac’s three. 

Yale remained firmly in control throughout the second, although the pace of shooting slowed. Notably, the defense remained exceptionally sharp, limiting Quinnipiac to just eight shots and maintaining their dominance in the draw circle. By the time the whistle blew, the scoreboard already stood at a strong 12–3 lead for Yale. 

Coming out of halftime with a commanding lead, Yale maintained their grip on the game in the third quarter, outscoring Quinnipiac 3–1. Fallon Vaughn ’25 saw her third goal of the day, while Lily Spinner ’27 and Charlotte Callahan ’25 each tacked on another, bringing the score to an astounding 15–4 lead and marking Spinner’s first-ever goal for the Bulldogs. 

The Bobcats were able to outscore the Elis in the fourth 2–1, but it was far from enough to tip the scales. Yale had the final say with a goal in the last minute of the game, bringing the final score to 16–6. 

Yale is now 11–0 all-time against the Quinnipiac Bobcats.

Now No. 5 in the nation, the Bulldogs will be back in action on Saturday against the University of Massachusetts Amherst.