Rutgers women's lacrosse upsets Michigan.
(Photo by Dmitriy Piyevskiy/OnNJ Sports)
April 9, 2026

IMAGES: Rutgers Women’s Lacrosse Upends No. 6 Michigan

By Dmitriy Piyevskiy

Rutgers Women's Lacrosse vs. Michigan - 4.9.2026

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Action from Rutgers' women's lacrosse game against Michigan on April 9, 2026. (Photo by Dmitriy Piyevskiy/OnNJ Sports)

Hilary Elsner and Caroline Ling each recorded hat tricks to lead the No. 25 Rutgers women’s lacrosse team to a 13-12 upset victory over No. 6 Michigan on April 8, 2026, at SHI Stadium in Piscataway.

Delainey Sutley, Kate Theofield, and Payton Tini also had multiple goals for the Scarlet Knights with two apiece.  Ling and Lily Dixon dished out multiple assists for Rutgers, with Ling handing out two and Dixon handing out four.

Simone Koryszewski and Stella Quilty split time in goal for the Scarlet Knights, recording seven saves between them.

Rutgers continues their season Sunday, hosting Oregon at 1:00 p.m. at SHI Stadium.

About the Author

Dmitriy Piyevskiy
Dmitriy Piyevskiy
Photographer

Dmitriy Piyevskiy is a sports photographer behind DVP Photography, covering sporting events throughout New Jersey and the surrounding area. Dmitriy has a passion for capturing the intensity, emotion, and unforgettable moments that make live sports special. His favorite sports to photograph are hockey, football, and lacrosse — sports where the speed, physicality, action, and emotion create endless opportunities to capture the story of the game. He enjoys being on the sidelines, where a moment can happen in a split second and a photograph can bring the energy of the game to life.

Dmitriy has photographed a wide variety of sporting events at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels, including major soccer event at MetLife Stadium, competitive tournaments, and athletic events throughout the region.

A passionate New Jersey Devils fan since 1992, one of his biggest dreams as a photographer is to one day photograph a Devils game and see the team he has followed for more than 30 years from behind the lens. For Dmitriy, sports photography is a way to combine his love of sports with his passion for capturing the moments, emotions, and stories that make each game unique.

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