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.
FRANKLIN PIERCE
Former coach Hilary Duda on the senior class - "All of these girls are so passionate about the game, but also about their teammates and program. They have put so much work in and made this program what it is today. I feel awful they weren't able to finish out their senior year the way they wanted to, but they soaked in every moment, and that is what I love about this group of seniors."
Seniors
- Ella Brownson – Attack – Albany, N.Y.
- Casey Butera – Goalkeeper – West Milford, N.J.
- Lauren Hazelwood – Defense – Wallingford, Conn.
- Sarah Heckman – Midfield – Atkinson, N.H.
- Jill Koop – Defense – Youngstown, N.Y.
- Bella Lima – Attack – Hudson, Mass.
- Morgan Riley – Attack – Jamesville, N.Y.
- Sarah Waldrep – Defense – North Andover, Mass.
Season Recap
The Ravens were 2-2 through four contests prior to the spring shutdown, with wins over Colorado St.-Pueblo and Dominican (NY). Franklin Pierce finished the season with an NE10 loss to Stonehill on March 4. Bella Lima had five points on four goals and one assist to lead all senior players, while Casey Butera logged over 140 minutes in goal over the course of three games – allowing just a 7.58 goals against average and recording a team-best save percentage of 50.0.
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT
Coach Kevin Siedlecki on his senior class – "This senior class has been through so much. Three head coaches, three different modes of operating, and now in the first year that might have provided some consistency to their experience, a pandemic cuts the season short. They have each left their marks on this program. They helped raise the level of play and the culture of the team in a way that will be felt for years in the future."
Seniors
- Morgan Chase – Attack – Windsor, Conn.
- Hannah LeBeau – East Lyme, Conn.
- Sara Meza – Defense – Norwalk, Conn.
- Amanda Murray – Midfield – Bow, N.H.
- Emily Rossini – Defense – West Hartford, Conn.
- Kendall Simmons – Defense – Branford, Conn.
Season Recap
SCSU won two of its first three games of the season, recording victories over Dominican (NY) and Post, before falling to Assumption and Le Moyne in NE10 play. The Owls, who finished the shortened season with a 2-3 record, led the NE10 in several categories, including shots, shots on goal, draw controls, caused turnovers and saves. Morgan Chase had a pair of goals this season to lead all seniors.
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.
