Game Recap

The University of Mount Union Raiders captured the 2026 Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Women’s Lacrosse Tournament title with an 11–10 victory over Baldwin Wallace Saturday.
Mount Union secured its second consecutive OAC Tournament championship and eighth overall title, earning the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse Tournament.

How It Happened

The championship game featured a back-and-forth battle throughout, with both teams trading momentum across all four quarters. Mount Union jumped out to an early lead, but Baldwin Wallace responded with a strong second quarter, taking a 7–5 advantage into halftime.

The Raiders regrouped in the second half, outscoring the Yellow Jackets 6–3 over the final two quarters. After Baldwin Wallace tied the game at 10–10 with under two minutes remaining, Mount Union answered in dramatic fashion.

With just three seconds left in regulation, Emma Kielbasa converted a free-position opportunity to give the Raiders the 11–10 lead and ultimately secure the championship victory.
Mount Union’s defense came up with key stops down the stretch, while goalkeeper Abby Reagan totaled 13 saves to anchor the Raiders in net.

Top Performers

Mount Union

• Emma Kielbasa led the Raiders with three goals, including the game-winner.
• Mackenzie Brown recorded four points on two goals and two assists.
• Haylee Handrahan added two goals and one assist.
• Abby Reagan made 13 saves in goal.

Baldwin Wallace

• Annette Doren paced the Yellow Jackets with three goals.
• Clare Alic totaled four points on three goals and one assist.
• Emma Northrup added three points with one goal and two assists.

Noteworthy

• Mount Union claimed its second straight OAC Women’s Lacrosse Tournament title and eighth overall championship.
• Emma Kielbasa was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player after scoring the game-winning goal.
• The championship game featured 10 ties or lead changes and was decided in the final seconds.
• Mount Union earns the OAC’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse Tournament.

All-Tournament Team

• Emma Kielbasa | Mount Union (MVP)
• Alexa Udovicic | Mount Union
• Abby Reagan | Mount Union
• Delaney Brown | Mount Union
• Annette Doren | Baldwin Wallace
• Clare Alic | Baldwin Wallace
• Aubrey Berner | Baldwin Wallace
• Leela Henry | Otterbein
• Alyssa Glenn | Otterbein
• Elena Martin | Ohio Northern
• Kara Fox | Ohio Northern