Akron Defeats Central Michigan 11-4 in Women’s Lacrosse Matchup

On April 25, 2026, the Akron Zips women’s lacrosse team secured a decisive 11-4 victory over the Central Michigan Chippewas at the CMU Lacrosse Complex in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The game, which began at 12:00 PM, lasted 1 hour and 44 minutes and drew an attendance of 131 spectators.

Akron improved to 6-1 in Mid-American Conference play and 11-4 overall with the win, while Central Michigan fell to 3-4 in conference action and 4-12 on the season.

Scoring Summary and Key Performers

Akron’s offense was led by Sienna Hinchcliffe, who scored six goals, and Kaitlyn Sikorski and Kellen Fletcher, each contributing three goals. Heather Carey added two goals, while Katie Baumer and Julia Mattingly each scored one. For Central Michigan, Julia Werner recorded two goals and Mia Bradley added one.

The scoring began early, with Akron taking a 1-0 lead just 12 seconds into the game when Kaitlyn Sikorski assisted on a goal by Sienna Hinchcliffe. Akron extended their lead to 2-0 at 10:38 of the first quarter when Sikorski scored unassisted. Hinchcliffe made it 3-0 at 9:02 of the first period, also unassisted.

Central Michigan got on the board at 5:40 of the second quarter when Mia Bradley scored unassisted to make it 4-1. Akron responded with three unanswered goals before halftime, including two by Hinchcliffe and one by Fletcher, to seize a 7-1 lead into the break.

The Zips continued their dominance in the second half, outscoring the Chippewas 4-3 after intermission. Akron’s balanced attack saw multiple players contribute, with Hinchcliffe, Fletcher, Sikorski, and Carey all finding the net in the final two quarters.

Game Flow and Statistics

Akron held a significant edge in shots, out-shooting Central Michigan 31 to 13. The Zips also had 15 ground balls compared to Central Michigan’s 11. Akron won 16 of 31 draw controls, while Central Michigan secured 15.

Defensively, Akron’s goalkeeper made 9 saves, while Central Michigan’s netminder stopped 15 shots. The Zips committed 12 turnovers, while the Chippewas had 14.

Penalty Summary

Both teams received multiple penalties during the contest. Akron’s Julia Mattingly received a green card at 4:52 of the first quarter, while Sienna Hinchcliffe was issued a green card at 4:39 and a yellow card at 0:15 of the same period. Central Michigan’s Camryn Kwiatkowski received a green card at 6:19 of the fourth quarter, Alyssa Lowe was given a yellow card at 4:41, and Anna Farrar earned a green card at 0:06 of the final period.

Game Information

• Date: April 25, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM
• Location: Mount Pleasant, MI
• Stadium: CMU Lacrosse Complex
• Attendance: 131
• Game Duration: 1:44
• Final Score: Akron 11, Central Michigan 4
• Conference Record: Akron 6-1 MAC, Central Michigan 3-4 MAC
• Overall Record: Akron 11-4, Central Michigan 4-12

The victory marked Akron’s sixth conference win of the season and improved their standing in the Mid-American Conference women’s lacrosse race.