Women's Lacrosse Earns Thrilling 11-10 Win Over UMF Under Snowy Conditions

Waterville, ME - Thomas College Women's Lacrosse earned a thrilling 11-10 win against the University of Maine Farmington Beavers on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026. As the game went on the snowflakes began to get larger and larger, eventually creating a thin layer of snow that both teams delt with well. Terrier goaltender Amber Boardman was excellent all game, collecting a career high and season high 16 saves in the win.

How it Happened:

The Beavers opened up the game with a dominant stretch, scoring the games first two goals in the opening four minutes.
After a few saves from Terrier goaltender Boardman, the Beavers struck again with five minutes remaining in the first quarter to make it 0-3.
With less than two minutes left in the quarter Sadie Dorr scored a solo goal that gave the Terriers life headed into the second.
However, the Beavers would strike again just over a minute into the second quarter to make it 1-4.
A nice pass from Katarina Olvera three minutes later found the stick of Isabella Pelletier, who scored to cut the Beaver lead to two.
The Beavers would respond with two straight goals over the next two minutes to make it 2-6.
After the sixth goal from the Beavers the Terriers were able to flip the momentum, starting with a goal from Karissa Cotoia (assist from Olvera) to make it 3-6.
Boardman continued to shine in the closing minutes of the first half, making several point-blank saves.
In the final two minutes of the half Pelletier scored twice, thanks to assists from Olvera and Dorr to make it 5-6 at the break.
The Terriers started the third quarter much like how they ended the second, with Olvera scoring a solo goal to make it 6-6 halfway through the third.
Despite a Beaver goal soon after, Olvera found Dorr with 19 seconds left in the third quarter to tie things at 7-7.
With the snowflakes beginning to become heavy, the Terriers capitalized with goals from Cotoia (assist from Sophia Clayton) and Emily Gower (assisted by Cotoia) to give them a 9-7 lead.
Several green cards and a yellow card against the Terriers put the Beavers in a prime scoring position soon after, but Boardman and the Terrier defense held strong over the next few minutes.
After a short 2-0 run from the Beavers to tie things at nine a piece, a goal from Jorgie Arduini (assisted by Cotoia) gave the Terriers back the lead, 10-9.
With just under five minutes to play in the game the Beavers were able to equalize again, tying the game at 10-10 with snowy conditions continuing to make things difficult for both teams.
Three minutes later a fantastic long pass from goaltender Boardman found the stick of Dorr, who used her speed to get by several defenders, scoring a clutch goal to give the Terriers the 11-10 lead with 2:07 to play.
Smart possession play by the Terriers followed thanks to a key draw control win from Pelletier, and the Terriers walked away with a thrilling 11-10 win over the Beavers.