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Navy overwhelms UMass to advance to NCAA quarterfinals for first time in program history

PHILADELPHIA – The Navy women's lacrosse team didn't just break through the barrier that is the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Midshipmen stormed the castle, scaled the walls and downright invaded the quarterfinals.

Junior attack Julia Collins set a school record with eight goals to lead an offensive onslaught as Navy left no doubt it belongs in the Elite Eight by routing Massachusetts, 23-11, on Sunday at Dunning-Cohen Champions Field.

"It's incredible. I can't believe we're here. We've worked so hard for this. To be going on to the Elite Eight is crazy.