Each week for the remainder of the spring we will honor the seniors from two NE10 women's lacrosse programs as our teams of the week for each player's dedication to their program and teammates.
BENTLEY
Coach Taylor Bastien on her senior class - "We are so proud of our one and only senior, Eliza Bresler, and all she has contributed to the Bentley women's lacrosse program, both on and off the field. We are grateful for all of the hard work and dedication she has demonstrated throughout her career. Eliza is not only a tremendous player, but she is one of the most caring and supportive teammates, leading this team with empathy and compassion. It has been a pleasure to coach Eliza each and every day and we look forward to seeing her success in the future."
Seniors
Season Recap
Bentley, which finished the shortened 2020 season ranked No. 16 in the IWLCA Poll, had a 2-1 record at the time of the cancellation of spring sports. The Falcons posted wins over Molloy and No. 21 New York Tech, with their sole loss coming to No. 11 Mercy by a 10-9 margin. Eliza Bresler, the 2019 NE10 Goalkeeper of the Year, played in all three games for Bentley – making 23 saves in 180 minutes of action. Her goals against average of 8.67 was ranked fifth among all goalkeepers in the NE10 this season.
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Coach Kathryn Beall on her senior class – "While this is a small senior class, they have had an enormous impact on this program. They are a resilient and hard working group and have continued to instill tradition for SNHU lacrosse. They all have infectious personalities and contagious smiles. I am so proud of this group for showing our underclassmen the way with how they handle adversity and life's challenges. From everyone at SNHU lacrosse, we want to thank these four for everything they've done over the past four years."
Seniors
- Stephanie Barr – Midfield – Lowell, Mass.
- Samantha Bates – Defense/Midfield – Granby, Conn.
- Meredith Harrington – Midfield – Peabody, Mass.
- Christina Natola – Attack – Wilmington, Mass.
Season Recap
SNHU was off to a 2-1 start to the season, having won back-to-back contests prior to the cancellation of spring sports. The Penmen lost the season-opener to No. 10 Mercy, before securing wins against Dominican (NY) and Bridgeport. Meredith Harrington was tied atop for the team lead with 12 points through three contests, including 11 goals. Stephanie Barr added four points of her own – fifth-most among Penmen players.
ABOUT THE NE10
The NE10 is an association of 14 diverse institutions serving student-athletes across 24 NCAA Division II sports. Together we build brilliant futures by embracing the journey of every student-athlete.
Each year, 4,500 student-athletes compete in conference championships, making the NE10 the largest DII conference in the country in terms of sport sponsorship. Leading the way in the classroom, on the field and within the community, the NE10 is proud of its comprehensive program and the experience it provides student-athletes.
