UCSD women’s lacrosse had their home opener this weekend against the Concordia University Irvine Eagles. It was a hard-fought battle that showcased resilience from start to finish, Tritons ended the game  (6-9). 

The Tritons wasted no time making a statement, striking within the first minute of play. Megan Choe delivered a beautiful assist to Leila Mazhari for a lightning-fast opening goal that energized the home crowd. However, UCSD’s momentum slowed, and they were held scoreless for the remainder of the quarter.

Concordia capitalized on several shooting space calls, converting multiple 8-meter penalty shots to build their lead. By halftime, the Tritons trailed 2–6 but remained determined to close the gap.

The third quarter brought continued intensity on both sides. UCSD battled relentlessly, while Concordia’s physical play resulted in five yellow cards throughout the game compared to just one for the Tritons. Despite the deficit, UCSD’s defense stood strong throughout the contest, with standout efforts from Brooklyn Nguyen, Hannah Mazahri, Savannah Kezmoh, Ahmi Bissi, and Kara Pierce, who anchored a gritty defensive performance.

In the final minutes, the Tritons showed their heart, scoring twice in the last two minutes to narrow the score to 6–9 at the final whistle. Though the comeback fell short, the home opener was one to remember, marked by determination and fight.

With postseason aspirations ahead, the Tritons are eager for a rematch with the Eagles and the opportunity to reclaim their crown. Thank you to all the fans who came out to support—the energy of the crowd was amazing!