In 2019, Stony Brook advanced to the Second Round of the NCAA tournament and posted wins against three ranked opponents during the season. It has been an honor to work with my staff and my players this year and I am incredibly proud of them. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Under Hilliers tutelage, the Seawolves rose from 69th to 18th in the nation in draw controls per game. Assistant Coach: Aaron Gray: Assistant Coach: Keith Vinci (In Memoriam) Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance: Renee Ordway: Assistant Athletic Trainer Women's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer: Boston College couldn't get it going, and Jenny Levy captured her 400th victory. Winning the CAA championship and competing in the NCAA Tournament has been a goal since day one. Weygand, Katie For her efforts during the 2021 season Batcheller became the first Drexel women's lacrosse coach to earn CAA Coach of the Year honors. Heinerichs, Hayleigh In addition, Alyssa Guido has been elevated to associate head coach. gg544@drexel.edu. Hillier joined SBU for its most successful season in program history in 2017 as Stony Brook went 20-2 and appeared in its first NCAA quarterfinal. Copyright 2023 Drexel University. 50th Season Of Lacrosse. TOWSON, Md. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Copyright USA Lacrosse Magazine 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. May helped lead the No. Thu Aug 5 2021 | Press Release | College Katie did an outstanding job this past season. Committed Athletes Emma Nikolic, 2024 Lacrosse Daniella Stek, 2024 Lacrosse Amelia Bentley, 2024 Lacrosse Caroline Lennon, 2024 Lacrosse Caroline Lennon Lacrosse Highlights - MD 2024 - Att. . Interim Mary Semanik Head Women's Lacrosse Coach. 1 national ranking in program history in 2018, staying atop all three major lacrosse polls for 11 consecutive weeks heading into the postseason. Maryland women's lacrosse hadn't scored a goal in the second quarter. The Wildcats are slated to face six opponents throughout the spring with one contest at home. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. - The Towson University women's lacrosse team welcomes Central Michigan to Tiger Field on Saturday. Batcheller previously spent three seasons as head coach at Drexel University and six seasons at Bryant University. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Fast becoming a prestigious early season event, this year's invitational features five teams that all finished last season in the top 25. Johns Hopkins-Drexel Women's Lacrosse Game Notes. Dani Donoghue (Ocean City) scored six times for Mount St. Mary's in . App One Maryland Magazine Social Media Directory Testudo's Kids Club Maryland Sports Radio Network Talking Terps with Coach Locks Talking Terps with Coach Willard Big Ten Network BTN Channel Finder B1G+ Tradition & Pride National Championships Conference Championships . The Hoyas will compete at 13 regattas from March to June, six being for the heavyweight squad and seven for the lightweight squad. Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. Location: Princeton, N.J. In her first two years on Long Island, Hillier assisted the Seawolves in back-to-back 20-win seasons. The official Women's Lacrosse page for the Drexel University Dragons . Head coach Sonia LaMonica is the winningest coach all-time in Towson Women's Lacrosse history. 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). 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. The expectation of winning will be an everyday mentality as we work to win a national championship. While coaching the Dragons, she posted a 24-15 overall record in three seasons. The winningest coach in program history, Reese is 305-36 as . Hillier becomes just the ninth head coach since the program began in 1983. Cissel, Belle "I am ecstatic that Jenn Cook will be our next head coach of women's lacrosse," said Ford Family Director of Athletics John Mack '00. She brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for the game that will be a great addition to our program." Photo by Greg Carroccio. Drexel's 1998 lacrosse squad finished the year with a then school record of twelve wins against two defeats. Kim Hillier, head womens lacrosse coach atDrexelUniversity, is on a personal leave, the statement said. Hillier has been on a personal leave since April. Women's Lacrosse With under a second left in the frame, Libby May changed that. Bleckley, Olivia Army's surging, and Michelle Tumolo thinks there's a simple explanation as to why. The Terps controlled the rest of the contest, defeating Drexel 15-9 Tuesday afternoon in Philadelphia. Geiger previously coached for one season at Elon, where she worked with the offense and the goalkeepers. Dougherty, Alexys Here's one sentence each on a dozen games of note this weekend. Katie ODonnell has been named the interim Mary Semanik Head Womens Lacrosse Coach. McClain, Maddie We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. I am fired up to take this group of young women under my wing as we walk through this journey together as a family.. "I am excited to welcome Kim to Drexel Athletics," Kelly said. Drexel has established a rich tradition of success; both in the classroom and on the field. The future is exciting with Kim leading our program. 2 seeded Vermont in the first round of the America East (AE) playoffs last year. All rights reserved, Philly Lacrosse Weekend Scoreboard Sponsored by Granite Run Buick GMC, . Kluepfel, Jackie Jordan Doroshenko. Hannah Rudloff, MS 13, was recently appointed as the Mary Semanik Head Coach of Women's Lacrosse. Geiger graduated in 2017 with a communications degree and earned her master's degree in emerging media in 2018. He led the Sun Devils to a 26-17 record, including back-to-back . Associate Women's Lacrosse Coach. 7 Florida. Women's Lacrosse 2/28/2023 2:44:00 PM. The game was back-and-forth, and Maryland had just come off a beautiful defensive stand with about 40 . 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. Penn State women's lacrosse looks to remain undefeated when it hosts no. PHILADELPHIA Drexel Interim Mary Semanik Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Katie O'Donnell has named Katrina Geiger as an assistant coach. Women's Lacrosse Schedule Roster Coaches Stats Archived Stories Field Hockey & Women's Lacrosse Complex Plans Additional Links. The game against the Dragons was originally scheduled for 3:00 pm on Saturday, March . 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. LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Drexel men's rowing team travels to the West Coast to open its spring season at the Las Vegas Invitational, March 3-5. Binghamton is looking to make a deeper run this year, after falling to No. Bednarik, Caroline 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. In its last match against Syracuse, Maryland often found itself . Draw Watch on Jill Guise. Brenner, Maura Teams: Heavyweight. Date: March 23. The Black & Gold won the last meeting between the two teams in dramatic . WASHINGTON - Georgetown University's men's rowing Head Coach Jim Granger has released his team's 2023 competition schedule. 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. Cuocco, Bridget Semanik earned a bachelor's degree in physical education from Temple University, where she was a star student-athlete. A week later, they stay on the road, this time . 2023 Johns Hopkins University Athletics | All Rights Reserved | Video Platform Powered By CBS Sports Digital, NCAA Guide for College-Bound Student-Athlete, 2022 NCAA Women's Lacrosse National Championship, Barker, Defense Lead Johns Hopkins to 13-4 Win at Georgetown, Johns Hopkins-Georgetown Women's Lacrosse Game Notes, Penn Rallies to Beat Johns Hopkins in Overtime, 13-12, Johns Hopkins-Penn Women's Lacrosse Game Notes, Second-Half Surge Leads #9 Loyola Over Johns Hopkins, 12-10, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. . "I would like to thank Drexel University for the opportunity to have led this program," said Hillier. I am excited to announce that Katie has accepted our offer to become Drexels Interim Head Coach, said Kelly. The official 2023 Women's Lacrosse Roster for the Fairfield University Stags. It has been an honor to work with my staff and my players this year and I am incredibly proud of them. Williams. College Women Drexel. Ryan, Peighton Geiger comes to Drexel from Penn State, where she was an assistant coach and defensive coordinator for the Nittany Lions. Updated Feb 11, 2022. Jill Guise. Dean, Katherine 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. After an upset-filled Wednesday, this weekend offers more opportunities for chaos. I would like to thank Drexel University for the opportunity to have led this program, said Hillier. Geiger, Nick I am making this gift to leave a legacy, with my husband, that supports Drexel athletics and the student athletes.. She was named Second Team All-Patriot League twice. Watch Live ; Live Stats ; Tickets ; Game Notes ; PHILADELPHIA The top-seeded Towson University women's lacrosse team will face No. Marano, Hannah Internal Number: 498914. Here's one sentence each on a dozen games of note this weekend. (); : Hillier told USA Lacrosse Magazine that she is proud of how far her team has come this spring. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Gannon, Cayla There is no additional information to display. Hillier has been on a personal leave since April. May finished with six goals. 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. All rights reserved. We are so proud of our history in Drexel athletics of being nationally ranked and recognized for gender equity. 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. On the men's side, goalie Brian . Brevity is beautiful. She has exhibited leadership qualities that have and will continue to positively impact Drexel Womens Lacrosse.. She has exhibited leadership qualities that have and will continue to positively impact Drexel Womens Lacrosse.. McCormack comes to Homewood after a successful three-year stint at Arizona State. (Riley Sims/The Diamondback) Ahead of No. Kendall Vecchio, a Marist women's lacrosse coach, was arrested in New York on Mar. The Seawolves have been a consistent presence in the NCAA championships and the national rankings. After an upset-filled Wednesday, this weekend offers more opportunities for chaos. [CDATA[ Associate Director of Athletics Fundraising. The official 2023 Women's Lacrosse schedule for the Drexel University Dragons. VILLANOVA, Pa. - Villanova women's soccer coach Samar Azem and her staff announced their spring schedule on Friday. As we move forward, we will continue to break barriers as winners in every aspect going forward. (); : The Semaniks also played a key role in the development of the Universitys Physical Education Athletic Center now known as the Daskalakis Athletic Center. Drexel News is produced by Get the best and latest from USLaxMagazine.com delivered weekly straight to your inbox. Drexel defeated Towson, 11-10, in an overtime thriller at Vidas Field. Director of Athletics Communications. I would like to thank Drexel University for the opportunity to have led this program, said Hillier. Johnston, Lindsey Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach. Previously an assistant coach, O'Donnell was on the staff of the 2021. Gragnani, Kate @HEADstrongFnd announces Clausen (Hill School) as National Director of Attack Cancer, Womens college honors: UVAs Clark, Princetons Blake, Temples Mastropietro & Shallow, Philly boys HS, MS, Club, College coaching openings sponsored by Performance Academy, Philly girls HS, college, club coaching openings Sponsored by REMIX Fitness. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. White, Anna Maria There is no additional information to display: "Kim Hillier, head women's lacrosse coach at Drexel University, is on a personal leave," the statement said. "We are so excited to welcome Katrina to Drexel and could not be happier that she has chosen to join our staff," said O'Donnell. Alyssa Guido. It has been an absolute honor., Id like to thank President Fry,Maisha Kelly, Nick Gannon, Dr. Subir Sahu and the rest of the search committee for the opportunity of a lifetime, continued Hillier. Eloise Clevenger takes a shot on goal during Maryland women's lacrosse's 15-5 win against Saint Joseph's on Feb. 11, 2023. Drake, Kate Jill Batcheller was named the head coach of the women's lacrosse team on June 26, 2021. 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. "I would like to thank Drexel University for the opportunity to have led this program," said Hillier. 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. By Andrew McBride. Fly, Dragons, Fly: Drexel University Students Chime in with Super Bowl Excitement, Drexel University Homecoming Kicks Off on Jan. 17, Recent Alums Represent Drexel Rowing Tradition at 2020 Olympics. Finley, Grace Assistant coaches Katie ODonnell and Alyssa Guido are coaching and will continue to lead the team throughout the NCAA Championships.. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Email Phone; Brian Voelker: Head Men's Lacrosse Coach brian.l.voelker@drexel.edu: 215-895-1859 215-895-1859: Steven Boyle The program claimed its eighth consecutive America East title and made an appearance in the NCAA quarterfinals where it put up a strong fight against No. kgo27@drexel.edu. 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. Story Links HOPEWELL, N.J.- Keishana Washington of the Drexel women's basketball team has been selected as one of five finalists for the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award, presented by Her Hoop Stats as announced by the organization on Wednesday morning. Women's Lacrosse Roster/Coaches Schedule Statistics Donate Additional Links. This endowed head coaching position confers not only prestige to the head coach herself but also valuable and lasting resources that allow her to further strengthen the program for generations of student-athletes.. 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 . John and Jinnie Chapel Achieve Center & Dragon Lounge, Student-Athlete Social Responsibility: Hazing, TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Marketplace. The head coaches of men's teams make about $152,738 on average, and the yearly average salary of women's team head coaches is $103,824. Full Bio. PHILADELPHIA Drexel Head Womens Lacrosse Coach Kim Hillier has resigned her position due to personal reasons. [CDATA[ 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. 6 Maryland women's lacrosse . VanSlyke, Katie Kims aspirations for our programs future will only build on the teams 2021 success.. Geiger, who is from Drexel Hill, Pa., plays professionally for Athletes Unlimited. The Nittany Lions stand as the lone Big Ten team unbeaten this season and are among . Mary forged women's athletics at Drexel, Zillmer said. Get the best and latest from USLaxMagazine.com delivered weekly straight to your inbox. 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. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Fast forward a few months later and her hunch was confirmed at their first practice. 4 Year Degree. 5 Terps to a pair of road wins at Drexel and No. 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. The head coaches of Drexel sports are supported by 17 assistant coaches of . 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. ODonnell served as the teams assistant coach last season and was an integral part of the teams success. 6/10/2022 1:50:00 PM Philadelphia, Pa. - Drexel Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Kim Hillier has resigned her position due to personal reasons. Hillier joins the Dragons after spending the last five seasons at Stony Brook University. (); : Get the best and latest from USLaxMagazine.com delivered weekly straight to your inbox. Joelle Hartke carrying the ball in a recent game. Katie ODonnell (Henderson, Penn State) has been named the interim Head Coach. . Thu May 12 2022 | USA Lacrosse Magazine Staff | College The Dragons held William & Mary to 33 percent shooting for the game as the Dragons beat the Tribe 55-47 on Sunday afternoon. Simpson, Grace Fowler, Alexia 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. NO. Women's Lacrosse. Andrew Diehl. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. Katie did an outstanding job this past season. Katie O'Donnell was named the interim head coach of Drexel in June 2022 after Kim Hillier resigned from her position. 6453. Quinn, Jenika 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.. 2 (RV) Drexel in its first Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Championship game since 2018 on Sunday, May 8 at 12 p.m. PHILADELPHIA Drexel University Director of AthleticsMaisha Kelly announced the hiring of Kim Hillier as the Mary Semanik Head Coach of Womens Lacrosse at Drexel University on Thursday. Women's lacrosse Racheli Levy-Smith (Ocean City) scored her first collegiate goal in Holy Cross' 19-11 win over Stonehill. 3/3/2023 10:30:00 AM We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. kg3282@drexel.edu. Print; Grid; Text; Choose A Location: . 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. To receive a principal gift from a woman like Mary for women sets an example that will motivate and pave the path for other women to take leadership positions in athletic philanthropy.. In addition, Alyssa Guido has been elevated to associate head coach. Drexel did not provide a reason for the leave. Geiger also played on three Patriot League championship teams and five teams that advanced to the NCAA Championships. It was under the leadership of Semanik and her husband, John Semanik 56, who served as director of athletics from 1962 to 1991, that Division I sports first came to Drexel. The Dragons have advanced to the NCAA Tournament in each of the last two seasons. Close, Avery Filed Under: College, Girl's/Women's Tagged With: Drexel, Henderson, COPYRIGHT 2010 - 2019 PhillyLacrosse.com. In the fourth quarter, No. Full Bio. The season included a 14 to 10 defeat of a top 20 team, Towson University, eleven straight wins to start the season and a number 19 ranking. My entire professional life was at Drexel and coaching at the University was a joy, Semanik said.