UCSD Women’s Lacrosse had a dominant showing at the annual Santa Barbara Shootout, going a perfect 4–0 over the weekend and setting the tone for a highly competitive season ahead. The Tritons opened the tournament with a strong 12–6 win over Stanford. After a slow start that saw UCSD down 1–3 at the end of the first quarter, the team quickly found its rhythm and pulled away. A huge shoutout goes to Cora Meredith for stepping up and filling in as an amazing substitute goalie, along with standout defensive efforts from Hope Amend. The team’s growing offensive chemistry was on full display as they took control of the game and possession. Christina Keung had an impressive 4 goals to start the tournament and Leila Mazhari followed closely behind with 3 goals!! 

Day one continued with an impressive 10–4 victory over University of Washington, a Division I opponent. Despite the difference in division, the Tritons played with confidence and intensity. As the sun set on the field, Sasha Franklin’s speed and Leila Mazhari’s draw control made a major impact, while low attacker Devynn Trang capped the game with a hat trick. The top scorer was Christina Keung with another strong 4 goals to support the Triton offense!! The win was a perfect way to end day one, followed by a well-earned team pizza stop in Solvang, CA.

Day two began bright and early with an 8 a.m. matchup against Chico State. UCSD worked through the early start, found their flow, and secured a 14–3 win. Rookie attackers Gianna May and Lianna Lau stood out with excellent movement on attack, while Morgan Arrasmith controlled the pace of the game and contributed key scoring. 

The final game of the weekend came against fellow Division II competitor Santa Clara. The match was tightly contested, tied 2–2 at halftime, before the Tritons surged in the second half. UCSD shut Santa Clara out entirely after the break, closing the weekend with an 8–2 win. The defensive performance was a testament to Hope Amend, Hannah Mahzari, and Brooklyn Nguyen, who anchored a lockdown second half.

Overall, the Santa Barbara Shootout proved to be another successful chapter in a cherished yearly tradition for UCSD Women’s Lacrosse. With four convincing wins and contributions across the roster, the Tritons left Santa Barbara confident, cohesive, and ready for the challenges of the rest of the season.