DAVIDSON, N.C. – In the season opener, the Wofford College women's lacrosse team was defeated, 14-5, by the Davidson Wildcats on Saturday evening. The Wildcats had a 9-2 lead by halftime, but despite a strong third quarter, the Terriers fell.

Wofford (0-1) was led by McKenzie Moeller with three goals. Katie Brosseau had a goal and two assists for three points, while Emma Stalteri scored as well. Vivian Chiomento had a game high, seven draw controls, pushing her over 150 in her career. The Wildcats held the shot advantage, 39-13.

The Terriers had 29 ground balls to Davidson's 33, with Brooke Meltcher leading the way with five. Barrett Rowe had four, while Olivia Graebner had three of their own. Davidson also held the advantage in caused turnovers with ten to Wofford's four. Hannah Taylor had 15 saves.

In the opening quarter, Davidson established an early 3-0 lead within eight minutes. Wofford was able to answer with a goal from Emma Stalteri, assisted by Katie Brosseau. Stalteri's 100th career goal was the first of the Terriers' 2026 season. As time ticked down in the quarter, the Wildcats snuck one in to end the quarter, 4-1.

It took both teams a while to find the net in the second quarter, but Davidson found it first with 6:30 left in the half. Wofford answered shortly after with an unassisted goal from McKenzie Moeller. The Wildcats found a strong burst of offense with four minutes left to play, scoring four goals to send the teams into halftime, Davidson leading, 9-2.

The third quarter was the slowest in scoring of the game, but the first in which Wofford held a scoring advantage. While Davidson struck first, Moeller found two goals to bring the game to 10-4. Their first goal was assisted by Brosseau, while the second came from a free-position shot.

Brosseau took her turn in scoring with the first goal of the fourth quarter, assisted by Kaitlyn Bellanca. The Wildcat attack was too much in the end as they scored four unanswered goals to end the game, 14-5.