Navy Women's Lacrosse news

Decker Named a Finalist For LaxPower.Com Fan Award

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:03:18 PST

Navy standout women's lacrosse player Meg Decker was named one of three finalists for the 2008 LaxPower.com Rookie of the Year, as part of its second annual Fan Awards, the website announced today. The awards are designed to acknowledge excellence and achievement in the world of Division I men's and women's lacrosse. Fans can visit www.laxpower.com/vote to select their choices in 14 different categories (seven men's and seven women's). Voting opens on May 7 and will run through Sunday, May 10. Fans can only vote once.

Decker, Rawlick Earn Spots on All-Tournament Team

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:54:41 PST

Navy women's lacrosse players Erin Rawlick and Meg Decker were named to the 2008 Patriot League Women's Lacrosse All-Tournament Team, the league office announced on Monday. The Mids' season ended with a 13-4 overall record after falling in the tournament semifinals to top-seeded American. 17-15. Navy's 13 wins were the most for a first-year program in NCAA history.

Navy Women's Lacrosse Team Loses Heartbreaker in Patriot League Semifinals

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:35:42 PST

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Navy Battles American in First Patriot League Tournament Game in School History

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:11:32 PST

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The Navy women's lacrosse team looks to continue its historic run on Friday as it will compete in its first Patriot League Tournament game in school history. The Mids (13-3 / 4-2) will battle top-seeded American (7-9 / 5-1 PL) in Washington, D.C., beginning at 1:00 pm. Navy, which is in its first season as a Division I member, has set an NCAA record for wins by a first-year program with 13.

Navy Trio Earns All-Patriot League Honors

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:32:53 PST

Navy women's lacrosse players Erin Rawlick, Meg Decker and Katrina Nietsch were named to the All-Patriot League women's lacrosse teams, the league office announced on Wednesday. Rawlick and Decker were selected to the first team, while Nietsch was a second-team honoree. American and Lehigh led the way with six selections, while Colgate had five. Just five freshmen were named to the two squads, with two of them coming from Navy.

Navy Breaks NCAA Record With 13th Win in 19-8 Victory over Villanova

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:11:32 PST

Erin Rawlick scored seven goals and the Navy women's lacrosse team won 21-of-28 draw controls to breeze past Villanova, 19-8, in the regular-season finale on Tuesday night. Navy improves to 13-3 overall and broke the NCAA record for wins by a first-year program with 13. The old record of 12 was held by North Carolina in 1996.

Decker Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:53:04 PST

For the third time this season, Navy freshman midfielder Meg Decker has been named the Patriot League Women's Lacrosse Rookie of the Week for her role in two Navy victories last week. Decker previously won the award on March 17 and April 7. It is the fourth time a Navy player has been named Rookie of the Week and the third straight week after Katrina Nietsch earned the accolade last week. All told, Navy players have won nine weekly awards handed out by the Patriot League this year.

Navy To Face American in Patriot League Tournament

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:53:50 PST

The Navy women's lacrosse team, competing in its first season of Division I lacrosse, will meet top-seeded American on Friday afternoon in the semifinals of the Patriot League Tournament, beginning at 1:00 pm at Jacob's Field on the campus of American University in Washington, D.C. The other semifinals pits Colgate against Lehigh with the two winners competing in the title game on Sunday.

Mids Earn Record-Breaking Win Against Lafayette

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:32:34 PST

The Navy women's lacrosse team outscored Lafayette, 10-4, in the second half to cruise to a 21-13 decision in the final Patriot League regular-season game of the year on Saturday afternoon. The win improves Navy's record to 12-3 overall, matching the 1996 North Carolina team for the most wins by a first-year program in NCAA history. It was also Navy's first road win of the season.

Navy Women's Lacrosse Concludes Patriot League Play on Saturday

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:56:22 PST

The Navy women's lacrosse team hits the road this weekend for its final Patriot League regular-season game with a 1:00 pm battle at Lafayette on Saturday. The Mids have already wrapped up a Patriot League Tournament berth and own an 11-3 overall record and a 3-2 mark in Patriot League play. Lafayette enters with a 2-14 record and is 0-5 in Patriot League play.

Decker Leads Navy Past Robert Morris, 17-14

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:59:35 PST

Freshman Meg Decker led a Navy second-half rally as the Mids overcame a two-goal deficit with 15 minutes to play to defeat Robert Morris, 17-14, on Senior Day at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The Mids improved to 11-3 overall, while Robert Morris falls to 4-11 overall.

Navy Wraps Up Home Schedule on Wednesday Against Robert Morris

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:11:57 PST

The Navy women's lacrosse team will wrap up the home portion of its 2008 schedule with a non-conference battle against Robert Morris, on Wednesday, beginning at 4:00 pm. Prior to the game, the four seniors (Natalie Blandon, Kaylene Klingenstein, Jessie Rosa and Amanda Towey) will be recognized as part of Senior Day festivities. The Mids enter the contest with a 10-3 overall record, while Robert Morris is 4-10.

Nietsch Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:51:34 PST

Navy freshman Katrina Nietsch garnered Patriot League Women's Lacrosse Rookie of the Week for her role in two Navy wins last week. Nietsch is the third Navy freshman to win a weekly award, joining Meg Decker, who has won two Rookie of the Week honors and Caitlin Mandrin Hill, who has won two Defensive Player of the Week accolades. Nietsch becomes the sixth Mid to win a weekly award as upperclassmen Erin Rawlick, Mary Ruttum and Natalie Blandon have also won weekly awards for the Midshipmen.

Navy Wraps Up Tournament Berth With Win Over Bucknell, 18-11

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:29:51 PST

The Navy women's lacrosse team overcame a slow start and dominated the second half to give the Mids an 18-11 victory over Bucknell on Saturday afternoon at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The win moves Navy's record to 10-3 overall and 3-2 in the Patriot League, and more importantly, clinches a spot in the Patriot League Tournament to be played at a site to be determined on April 25 and 27. Bucknell fell to 5-6 and 1-4 with the loss.

Navy Hosts Bucknell in Key Patriot League Contest

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:49:06 PST

The Navy women's lacrosse team looks to wrap up a spot in the Patriot League Tournament this Saturday as it will play host to Bucknell in a key Patriot League battle, beginning at 1:00 pm on Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The Mids are 9-3 overall and 2-2 in the Patriot League, while Bucknell enters with a 5-5 mark and a 1-3 record in conference play.