#13 Kutztown knocks off #16 Wingate in NCAA Tourney opener
May 7, 2026
Slippery Rock, Pa.----The fourth-seeded and 13th-ranked Kutztown University Bears prevailed 16-13 over fifth-seeded and 16th-ranked Wingate University in the opening round of the NCAA Division II women's lacrosse Atlantic Regional tournament Thursday afternoon. The Bears improve to 15-6 overall, while the Bulldogs end their season at 16-4. The 2026 season saw the 'Dogs capture their fifth straight regular season SAC title, adding their second SAC tourney championship.