Mackenzie Coleman’s 10-Game Scoring Streak Leads Phoenix to Victory
- 12/7 Stanford Cardinal women's lacrosse team defeated the Elon Phoenix 19-6 on April 12, 2026, in Elon, North Carolina.
- Stanford entered the contest seeking to recover from a loss to No.
- Following an initial response from Elon, Stanford executed a four-goal run to extend their lead to 7-1.
The No. 12/7 Stanford Cardinal women’s lacrosse team defeated the Elon Phoenix 19-6 on April 12, 2026, in Elon, North Carolina. The victory concluded Stanford’s final regular season road trip and their nonconference schedule.
Stanford entered the contest seeking to recover from a loss to No. 2 UNC on April 10, 2026. The Cardinal established an early lead, scoring three goals within the first five minutes of the game. Aliya Polisky recorded two of those goals, while Lindsey Devir added one.
Following an initial response from Elon, Stanford executed a four-goal run to extend their lead to 7-1. This sequence began with Annabel Frist scoring her 144th career goal, followed by a behind-the-back finish from Peep Williams, who was assisted by Devir. Ava Arceri and Martha Oakey also scored during this stretch.
Game Performance and Scoring
Aliya Polisky led the Cardinal offense with five goals. Peep Williams contributed six points, including a career-high four assists. Jordyn Case also recorded a career-high four assists. The Cardinal offense saw nine different players score, including the first collegiate goals for Ella Thomforde and Mae Flanagan.
Elon managed to narrow the gap to 7-2 just before the end of the first quarter, but Stanford responded with an 8-0 run to close the first half. By the end of the opening quarter, Stanford had established a 9-2 lead, and they entered the second quarter by outscoring the Phoenix 6-0 to reach a 15-2 advantage.
The Stanford defense limited Elon to their second-lowest goal total of the season. The Cardinal defense maintained a shutout for the first 23:08 of the second half before Mackenzie Coleman scored. Defensively, five Stanford players recorded caused turnovers. In goal, Shae Lembo earned a career-high two saves, and Ella Morton secured her third win of the season.
Elon Phoenix Highlights
Despite the loss, Mackenzie Coleman continued a significant individual scoring streak. Coleman scored two goals during the game, extending her scoring streak to 10 games. This follows a performance on April 11, 2026, where she extended her career-best streak to nine games during a double-overtime win.
Four different players scored for the Phoenix. In the first quarter, Ana Lee Vandiver and Gwen Eilender accounted for the team’s first two goals.
Season Standings and Records
With the win on April 12, 2026, Stanford improved its overall record to 12-3 and its ACC record to 7-2. The team finished the regular season with a 6-3 road record and a 5-1 record in nonconference play.
Elon holds a record of 7-7 overall and 3-2 in the CAA.