Finley, Grace The Dragons won the 2022 Colonial Athletic Association Championship for the first time in school history. Thu Aug 5 2021 | Press Release | College "You can definitely see her passion for the game," Grady said. (Volleyball, Men's Basketball, Women's Lacrosse, Golf) Michelle Reese. It has been an honor to work with my staff and my players this year and I am incredibly proud of them. Both Maryland men's and women's lacrosse were represented well this week, as Big Ten awards were given to two players from each team. 1 North Carolina. (); : Filed Under: College, Girl's/Women's Tagged With: Drexel, Henderson, COPYRIGHT 2010 - 2019 PhillyLacrosse.com. He led the Sun Devils to a 26-17 record, including back-to-back . Senich, Corinne Story Links. Katie did an outstanding job this past season. The Dragons finished the 2022 season with a 12-8 record and advanced to the NCAA Championships for the second-straight season and for just the second time in the history of the program. Assistant coaches Katie ODonnell and Alyssa Guido are coaching and will continue to lead the team throughout the NCAA Championships.. Jill Batcheller was named the head coach of the women's lacrosse team on June 26, 2021. The University will officially recognize Semaniks philanthropy, and her and her husbands legacy at Drexel, with the naming of the Mary and John Semanik Lobby in the Daskalakis Athletic Center this spring. Maryland women's lacrosse hadn't scored a goal in the second quarter. In her first two years on Long Island, Hillier assisted the Seawolves in back-to-back 20-win seasons. . The winningest coach in program history, Reese is 305-35 as head coach and has led the Terps to five National Championships, 12 Final Fours and 22 Conference Championships. Alyssa Guido. A five-sport participant at Temple, she was captain of the 1950 hockey team and was inducted into the Temple Sports Hall of Fame in 1978. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Batcheller previously spent three seasons as head coach at Drexel University and six seasons at Bryant University. Drexel University Men's Lacrosse Athletic Scholarships Powered by 3141 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 895-2000 http://www.drexel.edu Year Founded: 1891 Religious Affiliation: None College Type: Private , Urban Enrollment: 14555 (full time undergrad) Tuition In State: $54,516 Tuition Out of State: $54,516 Division: NCAA I She has an infectious personality grounded by incredible belief in the power of family that will match the grit and culture of our lacrosse program. Drexel Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Kim Hillier has resigned her position due to personal reasons. Drexel Head Womens Lacrosse Coach Kim Hillier has resigned her position due to personal reasons. I wish Dragon Nation all the best moving forward., Id like to thank Kim for her leadership of our program over the last year, as the Dragons went on to secure their first CAA Championship, said Drexel Director of Athletics Maisha Kelly. Geiger should be able to help the Nittany Lions find more consistency on the defensive end this season, something that was a weak spot in 2021. She has served as president of both the Philadelphia Women's Lacrosse Association and the United States Women's Lacrosse Association, and Lacrosse Magazine named her to the All-Century Womens Lacrosse Team for the United States. The Dragons held William & Mary to 33 percent shooting for the game as the Dragons beat the Tribe 55-47 on Sunday afternoon. kgo27@drexel.edu. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Copyright USA Lacrosse Magazine Not surprising if you've . VILLANOVA, Pa. - Villanova women's soccer coach Samar Azem and her staff announced their spring schedule on Friday. Harding, Camryn Head Coach Cathy Reese enters her 17th season at the helm of Maryland women's lacrosse. Louca, Hailey I am making this gift to leave a legacy, with my husband, that supports Drexel athletics and the student athletes.. As a full-time lacrosse coach, you will direct and coordinate all aspects of recruitment and training for the team, monitor the academic progress of student-athletes, and engage in successful relationship building with the SCAD community to nurture a positive opinion of SCAD athletics and the lacrosse team. Interim Mary Semanik Head Women's Lacrosse Coach. After an upset-filled Wednesday, this weekend offers more opportunities for chaos. She was selected to the All-American lacrosse team for nine consecutive years and played on the United States Women's Lacrosse Association touring team in 1955 and 1957. Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach. She comes to Drexel from Penn State, where she was an assistant coach and defensive coordinator for the Nittany Lions. Quinn, Jenika After two seasons of rebuilding, Batcheller led Drexel to a . By Andrew McBride. Drexel University's women's lacrosse team is poised to become a top-30 program, said Eric Zillmer, director of athletics and Carl R. Pacifico Professor of Neuropsychology at Drexel. Williams. // . During her most recent stint, the Farmingdale, N.Y. native helped lead Stony Brook to four NCAA appearances, including two quarterfinals, and four America East titles. College Women Drexel. My entire professional life was at Drexel and coaching at the University was a joy, Semanik said. Kim brings a passion and energy that is magnetic and has a commitment to continuing the tremendous success already embodied in our womens lacrosse program.. Randolph-Macon Athletics 103 E. Patrick St., Ashland, VA. 23005-5505 Main: 804-752-7200 Admissions: 800-888-1762 Athletics: 804-752-7223 Army's surging, and Michelle Tumolo thinks there's a simple explanation as to why. Crunch Time With one game left in CAA play, the Tigers sit tied for second place in the standings only one game behind first-place Drexel. In the fourth quarter, No. Print; Grid; Text; Choose A Location: . Geiger previously coached for one season at Elon, where she worked with the offense and the goalkeepers. Sincerest thanks to Joe Spallina, Shawn Heilbron, Robert Emmerich and my entire Stony Brook womens lacrosse family/nation, for a consistent, world-class championship experience, said Hillier. Close, Avery Simpson, Grace (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Copyright USA Lacrosse Magazine document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Katie did an outstanding job this past season. Get the best and latest from USLaxMagazine.com delivered weekly straight to your inbox. University Marketing and Communications. The Wildcats are slated to face six opponents throughout the spring with one contest at home. Ryan, Peighton Get the best and latest from USLaxMagazine.com delivered weekly straight to your inbox. - The Towson University women's lacrosse team welcomes Central Michigan to Tiger Field on Saturday. After the UAlbany men's lacrosse team defeated Drexel 11-7 last Saturday, head coach Scott Marr was most happy for his players earning their first win of the season. Marano, Hannah John and Jinnie Chapel Achieve Center & Dragon Lounge, Student-Athlete Social Responsibility: Hazing, TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Marketplace. Athletics Photos Donation Requests Parking & Directions DREXELDRAGONS.COM/TICKETS Athletics Ticket Office Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Men's Lacrosse Wrestling Student Tickets Game Day Central Group Tickets . Copyright 2023 Drexel University. Game Info Friday, March 11 vs. #24 Drexel, 3:00 pm Live Stats | AE.tv | Game Notes | Gameday Program Leading the Pack. Army's surging, and Michelle Tumolo thinks there's a simple explanation as to why. 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Story Links Box Score PHILADELPHIA - Bridget Finley scored eight goals and Corinne Bednarik earned a hat trick in an 18-4 victory over LIU on Wednesday evening. Geiger comes to Drexel from Penn State, where she was an assistant coach and defensive coordinator for the Nittany Lions. "She is an exceptional coach, and an even better person. Katrina Geiger joined the Drexel women's lacrosse staff as an assistant coach on July 27, 2022. Drexel defeated Towson, 11-10, in an overtime thriller at Vidas Field. Before her stint at Penn State, Geiger was the primary defensive coach for Georgetown for two seasons. I am excited to announce that Katie has accepted our offer to become Drexels Interim Head Coach, said Kelly. 8 Loyola on Saturday, March 4 at noon. After an upset-filled Wednesday, this weekend offers more opportunities for chaos. ODonnell served as the teams assistant coach last season and was an integral part of the teams success. Associate Women's Lacrosse Coach. Full Bio. College Women Drexel. Fast forward a few months later and her hunch was confirmed at their first practice. Tim McCormack was named just the fourth coach in program history on June 7, 2022. Women's Lacrosse Roster/Coaches Schedule Statistics Donate Additional Links. For her efforts during the 2021 season Batcheller became the first Drexel women's lacrosse coach to earn CAA Coach of the Year honors. Boston College couldn't get it going, and Jenny Levy captured her 400th victory. Women's Lacrosse 2/28/2023 2:44:00 PM. Drexel will play eighth-seeded Stony Brook at LaValle Stadium in the first round on Friday at 3 p.m. May 12 2022 | USA Lacrosse Magazine Staff. I am thrilled for my team.. The Seawolves finished the year leading the nation in six major Division I categories: points per game (29.28), scoring margin (+10.80), assists per game (11.23), shot percentage (.547), turnovers per game (12.00), and team defense (7.09 goals-allowed per contest). She ended 2022 with 139 career wins and has a 131-85 record at . She has exhibited leadership qualities that have and will continue to positively impact Drexel Womens Lacrosse.. . This win total has since been eclipsed by the 2008 lacrosse team which had 13 victories. Washington is third in NCAA Division I at 27.1 points per game and is the only player in the country with three games of 40 . 5 Terps to a pair of road wins at Drexel and No. (); : Drexel is the defending Colonial Athletic Association champions. She helped mentor the 2021 IWLCA Midfielder of the Year, 12 All-Americans, and 39 All-Conference honorees, including 19 on the First Team. Andrew Diehl. Location: Princeton, N.J. kg3282@drexel.edu. She was also instrumental in helping Karson Harris garner CAA Player of the Year distinction and Zoe Bennett earn CAA Goalkeeper of the Year accolades. Women's Lacrosse PHILADELPHIA - Drexel University Director of Athletics Maisha Kelly announced the hiring of Kim Hillier as the Mary Semanik Head Coach of Women's Lacrosse at Drexel University on Thursday. Hillier has been on a personal leave since April. Maloney, Allison 50th Season Of Lacrosse. We are so proud of our history in Drexel athletics of being nationally ranked and recognized for gender equity. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); There is no additional information to display. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Hannah Rudloff, MS 13, was recently appointed as the Mary Semanik Head Coach of Women's Lacrosse. WASHINGTON - Georgetown University's men's rowing Head Coach Jim Granger has released his team's 2023 competition schedule. Dean, Katherine "Kim Hillier, head women's lacrosse coach at Drexel University, is on a personal leave," the statement said. In 2019, Stony Brook advanced to the Second Round of the NCAA tournament and posted wins against three ranked opponents during the season. It is the second of five straight road games for the Blue Jays. Photo by Greg Carroccio. IN MARCH [CDATA[ Full Bio. 2023 Women's Lacrosse Roster - Drexel University Athletics Flagler College Athletics Sport Navigation Menu 2023 Women's Lacrosse Roster Sort By: Go drexeldragons.com The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Kim Hillier, head womens lacrosse coach atDrexelUniversity, is on a personal leave, the statement said. Jaffe, Maya Hillier, a longtime Stony Brook assistant who also coached at Boston University, helped the team to a 12-7 record this season. Associate Director of Athletics Fundraising. Leo, Alex Brevity is beautiful. The 20-year coaching veteran has cultivated the women's ranks at Longwood and UC Davis. : The 2023 season will be the 50th season of Maryland women's lacrosse, a program that has been the most successful in the entire sport since its start. I would like to thank Drexel University for the opportunity to have led this program, said Hillier. With under a second left in the frame, Libby May changed that. Thu May 12 2022 | USA Lacrosse Magazine Staff | College Kendall Vecchio, a Marist women's lacrosse coach, was arrested in New York on Mar. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Katie O'Donnell was named the interim head coach of Drexel in June 2022 after Kim Hillier resigned from her position. Boston College couldn't get it going, and Jenny Levy captured her 400th victory. Muller, Molly McClain, Maddie Hillier becomes just the ninth head coach since the program began in 1983. After the Semaniks retirement in 1991, Drexel established the John and Mary Semanik Student-Athlete of the Year Awards, to celebrate the accomplishments of the all-around top male and female student-athletes who demonstrate the ideals of collegiate athletics, especially academic achievement, athletic leadership, community partnerships and personal integrity. In 1994, both John and Mary were inducted into the Drexel Athletics Hall of Fame. Drexel's record improves to 3-2 overall with two games to go until . Penn State women's lacrosse looks to remain undefeated when it hosts no. - The Towson University women's basketball team wraps up the regular season with the Elon Phoenix on Saturday afternoon. Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. Joelle Hartke carrying the ball in a recent game. In addition, Alyssa Guido has been elevated to associate head coach. Hillier has been on a personal leave since April. Godshall, Alli document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Penn State women's lacrosse remains undefeated after dominant win over Drexel Amanda Vogt | The Daily Collegian Feb 18, 2023 Penn State women's lacrosse midfielder Kayla Abernathy (4) dodges a defender during their game against Bucknell on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Panzer Stadium in University Park, Pa. Penn State won the game 16-6. There is no additional information to display: I wish Dragon Nation all the best moving forward., Id like to thank Kim for her leadership of our program over the last year, as the Dragons went on to secure their first CAA Championship, said Drexel Director of Athletics Maisha Kelly. Gannon, Cayla Hillier becomes just the ninth head coach since the program began in 1983. View Full Bio, Callan VanSlyke, Katie The future is exciting with Kim leading our program. The last time the Terps and Gators met in Florida, head coach Cathy Reese picked up her 250th win at Maryland in a 17-12 win on February 14, 2019. Women's Lacrosse Roster/Coaches Schedule Statistics . Key Stats Scott Marr won his 200th career game as a head coach, all at UAlbany Jack Pucci scored four goals Graydon Hogg and Silas Richmond each scored twice Brevity is beautiful. 12 Coach: Kim Hillier (1st season) Entering 2022 with an abundance of "knowns" basically an entire roster that returns from last season Drexel also begins the new season with one colossal unknown. Posted: 3/3/2023 10:30:00 AM. Short Story: UAlbany men's lacrosse head coach Scott Marr claims his 200th career victory, with the Great Danes knocking off visiting Drexel for the team's first win of 2023. Story Links. Johns Hopkins-Drexel Women's Lacrosse Game Notes. Guido, Katrina Jill Guise. In addition, Mary Semanik guided the womens athletic program through the changes brought about by Title IX legislation, first enacted in 1972, and the transition from the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women to the NCAA Division I for women. Head coach Sonia LaMonica is the winningest coach all-time in Towson Women's Lacrosse history. A $1 million commitment from Mary Semanik, who served as director of women's athletics at Drexel University from 1965 to 1991, will endow the first named coaching position of a womens team at the University, as well as provide unrestricted support to Drexel Athletics. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Geiger also played on three Patriot League championship teams and five teams that advanced to the NCAA Championships. O'Donnell, Alyssa John and Jinnie Chapel Achieve Center & Dragon Lounge, Student-Athlete Social Responsibility: Hazing, TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Marketplace, Drexel Dominates in an 18-4 Victory Over LIU, Dragons Drop 15-9 Matchup with #6 Maryland, Dragons Fall in a 15-6 Battle With Penn State, Simpson Leads the Dragons to a 12-5 Triumph over Wagner. Fast becoming a prestigious early season event, this year's invitational features five teams that all finished last season in the top 25. 6 Maryland women's lacrosse . The game against the Dragons was originally scheduled for 3:00 pm on Saturday, March . It has been an honor to work with my staff and my players this year and I am incredibly proud of them. ); : As we move forward, we will continue to break barriers as winners in every aspect going forward. [CDATA[ Lindsey Dean, Alex Wall, and Saundra Godshall each found the back of the net twice and Anna Maria Gragnani fired a shot past the Sharks goalie to close out the game. // . Bednarik, Caroline Geiger was a four-year starter and two-time captain for Loyola University in Baltimore, Md. I would like to thank Drexel University for the opportunity to have led this program, said Hillier. Ryan Bowman Hillier becomes just the ninth head coach since the program began in 1983. Saint Joseph's, Central Michigan, Drexel, #19 Johns Hopkins and #6 Stony Brook . "I am excited to welcome Kim to Drexel Athletics," Kelly said. While coaching the Dragons, she posted a 24-15 overall record in three seasons.