INDIANAPOLIS – The No. 12 UIndy women's lacrosse team made a statement in Friday's season opener, defeating sixth-ranked Regis thanks to freshman Kendall Conrad's first-career goal with just 14 seconds left to win, 9-8, at Key Stadium.
 
Conrad took the feed from senior Caroline Krauch, slipping it past the Regis goalkeeper's feet for the celebration.
 
It is the first UIndy win against Regis since 2018, also a one-goal victory at Key Stadium.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Greyhound offense came alive in the fourth quarter, scoring five times to pull off the comeback. Staring down defeat with less than three minutes remaining, Ella Fornek capped off her hat trick to knot the game at eight apiece.
 
Malaena Michielin was carded at the 1:06 mark, giving the Rangers a chance in the final moments to earn a dramatic win themselves. Hollis Rang had other ideas, however, causing Regis' 17th turnover of the afternoon and leading UIndy back into its own attacking zone.
 
Krauch found Conrad coming up from behind the cage, in a senior-to-freshman connection to remember.
 
The Hounds scored four times in the first 46 minutes before Alexa Versaci opened the fourth-quarter barrage early in the period. Sage Da Silva also netted her first goal of the season, giving Krauch her first helper in the dramatic final frame.
 
INSIDE THE BOX
- UIndy was a perfect 21 for 21 on clear attempts compared to Regis' 13-for-19 effort.
- Michielin joined Olivia Bladon with two draw controls apiece, leading the team in the category.
- Fornek finished with her fourth-career hat trick, adding a pair of ground balls.
- The Greyhounds dominated the ground game, recording 23 scoops to the Rangers' 13. Krauch and Rang shared the team lead with four each.
- Sophomore netminder Ava Graham played big on Friday, making 10 saves between the pipes.
 
HOUND BYTES
Head coach Peyton Romig on the win…
"I am super proud of the team and how they played; they worked hard from start to finish. We had people step up in the big moments when we need them to. I couldn't be more excited to get this season rolling."
 
Conrad on the game-winning goal…
"Winning my first collegiate game was so exciting and full of emotions. It was so fun to finally play after all the work we put in during the offseason. I'm so proud of our work today and can't wait to see what else is to come for us."
 
MORE NOTES
Rang was credited with four of the team's 11 caused turnovers … Regis upperclassmen Megan Bunker and Maggie Schipfer each recorded a hat trick ... Mariah Whitfield drew her first collegiate start on defense after appearing in only a handful of games during the 2024 season. 
 
UP NEXT
UIndy returns to Key Stadium on Sunday afternoon for an in-region meeting with Walsh, scheduled at 3 p.m.