Dominican (CA) Women's Lacrosse Recruiting
Dominican University of California
Coaching Staff & Contact
Joseph Manna
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Schedule & Results
| Date | Opponent | Loc | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3 | Frostburg St. | AWAY | 8–10 | L |
| Apr 30 | Charleston (WV) | AWAY | 15–13 | W |
| Apr 13 | Chapman | AWAY | 14–7 | W |
| Mar 31 | McKendree | AWAY | 12–8 | W |
| Mar 29 | Maryville (MO) | AWAY | 5–16 | L |
Either the season is over or new dates haven't been published yet.
Dominican (CA)'s 2026 opponents combined for a 51% win rate — a mid-range slate in Division II (tougher than 38% of programs). The team took 3 wins over opponents with winning records, headlined by Charleston (WV) (12-6). Massey rates the defense #36 of 115 Division II teams (offense #56) — a defense-first profile. Scoring margin fell by 1.7 goals per game year over year.
Roster
| # | Player | GP | Starts | G | A | Pts | GB | DC | CT | SH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney Gunnerson | 10 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 2 | Kyra Evans | 11 | 9 | 20 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 18 | 44 |
| 3 | Emma Roy | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 4 | Claire Murrell | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 5 | Kano Sugawara | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 7 | Taylor Pieri | 12 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 20 |
| 8 | Siena Fairbanks | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 9 | Megan Elgaaen | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | Olivia Johnson | 10 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 81 | 12 | 30 |
| 11 | Chelsea Johnson | 12 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 25 |
| 12 | Poppy Robertson | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Kali Nyberg | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Grace Murrell | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Arin Wilson | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | Natalie Oyler | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Shay Takkunen | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 18 | Piper Mott | 12 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 16 |
| 19 | Stella Artukovich | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26 |
| 20 | Grace Murrell | 10 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 21 | Sarah Brosseau | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 22 | Dylan Tawes | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 23 | Morgan Newkirk | 12 | 12 | 31 | 9 | 40 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 71 |
| 24 | Lusi Tapasa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Katherine Chavez | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Kate Baell | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 30 | Alayna Cipolla | 12 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 22 |
| 31 | Poppy Robertson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 33 | Elke Moerkeseth | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| 77 | Nora White | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 88 | Sienna Prak-Perry | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 91 | Ryan Bionda | 12 | 12 | 30 | 8 | 38 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 66 |
| 99 | Liza Billingham | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Roster aggregated from NCAA box scores.
82% of the previous season's points came back for 2026 — high for the division, so open scoring roles are scarce. Dominican (CA) added 12 new names to the 2026 roster. 24 of 35 players started at least one game — a rough gauge of real playing-time odds. Offense runs through a core: the top three scorers produced 47% of the team's points.
Academic & School Profile
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard
Cost data from IPEDS. Scholarship counts reflect NCAA limits — actual aid varies.
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About Dominican (CA) Women's Lacrosse
Dominican University of California women's lacrosse competes in the Mountain East Conference at the NCAA Division II level. The program is based in San Rafael, California, at a private nonprofit university founded in 1890. Dominican has made consecutive MEC championship game appearances in 2025 and 2026, establishing itself as a competitive conference contender.
Dominican University of California enrolls approximately 1,178 students on its San Rafael campus in the San Francisco Bay Area. The university is a private nonprofit institution with a 76.27% graduation rate and tuition of $50,666 for all students. The Penguins benefit from proximity to the Bay Area's competitive lacrosse landscape and regional recruiting base.
Joseph Manna leads Dominican University of California women's lacrosse. Manna directs a program that reached the MEC championship game in back-to-back seasons (2025–2026). His coaching approach emphasizes defensive intensity and draw control, evidenced by the team's reliance on draw dominance and forcing opponent turnovers in playoff matchups.
Dominican women's lacrosse competed in the 2026 MEC Championship on May 3, facing Frostburg State University. The Penguins advanced to the final after defeating UC Charleston 15-13 in the MEC semifinal on April 30, marking their second consecutive conference championship game appearance. Senior captains Morgan Newkirk and Olivia Johnson led the charge, with Newkirk scoring three goals in the championship matchup and Johnson dominating the draw unit throughout the postseason run.
Frequently Asked
- What conference does Dominican University of California women's lacrosse play in?
- Dominican University of California women's lacrosse competes in the Mountain East Conference (MEC) at the NCAA Division II level.
- Who is the head coach of Dominican University of California women's lacrosse?
- Joseph Manna is the head coach of Dominican University of California women's lacrosse.
- Where is Dominican University of California women's lacrosse located?
- Dominican University of California is located in San Rafael, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Has Dominican University of California women's lacrosse won an NCAA championship?
- Dominican has not won an NCAA Division II championship. The program reached the MEC Championship game in consecutive years (2025 and 2026), competing for the conference title.
- What is Dominican University of California's student enrollment?
- Dominican University of California enrolls approximately 1,178 students and maintains a 76.27% graduation rate.
- Who is the head coach of Dominican (CA) women's lacrosse?
- Joseph Manna is the head coach of Dominican (CA) women's lacrosse.
- What conference does Dominican (CA) women's lacrosse play in?
- Dominican (CA) women's lacrosse competes in the Mountain East Conference at the NCAA Division II level.
- Where does Dominican (CA) recruit women's lacrosse players from?
- Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Dominican (CA) came from 18 states, led by CA, UT, WA.
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