The WKU Women’s Club Lacrosse Team huddles up after the end of a quarter during their game against the University of Kentucky at Greenwood High School Soccer Field on Saturday, March 1. The team met for practice last semester, but this was their first game ever. (Photo by Lauren Howe)

Gallery: WKU Women’s Club Lacrosse plays their first game against UK

The WKU Women’s Club Lacrosse team made history with their first-ever game against the University of Kentucky Wildcats. After spending last year practicing without competition, the Hilltoppers finally took the field. Though they fell to the Wildcats, the team has a full season ahead to grow and compete. Talisman photographers Lauren Howe and Kayden Mulrooney were on the sidelines to capture the milestone moment.

The WKU Women’s Club Lacrosse Team warms up before their game against the University of Kentucky at Greenwood High School Soccer Field on Saturday, March 1. The team met for practice last semester, but this was their first game ever. (Photo by Lauren Howe)
The WKU Women’s Club Lacrosse Team huddles up before their game against the University of Kentucky at Greenwood High School Soccer Field on Saturday, March 1. The team met for practice last semester, but this was their first game ever. (Photo by Lauren Howe)
Head coach Rachel Gilpin regroups with the WKU Women’s Club Lacrosse Team during a game against the University of Kentucky on Saturday, March 1. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)
The WKU Women’s Club Lacrosse Team cheers together before the start of the second half of their game against the University of Kentucky on Saturday, March 1. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)
WKU Women’s Club Lacrosse Team defender Chantal Umuhoza (99), high fives head coach Rachel Gilpin during the starting line up call at Greenwood High School Soccer Field on Saturday, March 1. (Photo by Lauren Howe)
WKU Women’s Club Lacrosse Team midfielder Macy Haws (12) runs down the field during a game against the University of Kentucky at Greenwood High School Soccer Field on Saturday, March 1. Haws is the treasurer on the 2025 Women’s Lacrosse Leadership Team. (Photo by Lauren Howe)
WKU Women’s Club Lacrosse Team attacker Ally Tardiff watches her teammates from the sidelines during a game against University of Kentucky at Greenwood High School Soccer Field on Saturday, March 1. Tardiff was one of three team captains during this game. (Photo by Lauren Howe)
WKU Women’s Club Lacrosse Team midfielder Lizzy Chasteen (77) runs past a University of Kentucky player at Greenwood High School Soccer Field on Saturday, March 1. The team met for practice last semester, but this was their first game ever. (Photo by Lauren Howe)
Lizzy Chasteen (77) spends two minutes in the penalty box after committing a foul during the WKU Women’s Club Lacrosse Team game against the University of Kentucky at the Greenwood High School Soccer Field on Saturday, March 1. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)
The WKU Women’s Club Lacrosse Team huddles up after the end of a quarter during their game against the University of Kentucky at Greenwood High School Soccer Field on Saturday, March 1. The team met for practice last semester, but this was their first game ever. (Photo by Lauren Howe)