I am fired up to take this group of young women under my wing as we walk through this journey together as a family.. The Dragons won the 2022 Colonial Athletic Association Championship for the first time in school history. Draw Watch on 7 Florida, totaling 12 goals on the week, six goals in each game. 17 DREXEL 2021 Record: 13-3 (4-0 CAA) Final Ranking (2021): No. While coaching the Dragons, she posted a 24-15 overall record in three seasons. She got her coaching start as a part of the staff at LIU Brooklyn for three seasons. PHILADELPHIA Drexel Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Kim Hillier has resigned her position due to personal reasons. Weygand, Katie Dougherty, Alexys May 12 2022 | USA Lacrosse Magazine Staff. Cuocco, Bridget 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, who is from Drexel Hill, Pa., plays professionally for Athletes Unlimited. PHILADELPHIA Drexel Interim Mary Semanik Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Katie O'Donnell has named Katrina Geiger as an assistant coach. Hillier becomes just the ninth head coach since the program began in 1983. 6453. Batcheller previously spent three seasons as head coach at Drexel University and six seasons at Bryant University. 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. 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. 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. // ]]>. Full Bio. 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. View Full Bio, Callan Drake, Kate vs. Princeton, Drexel, Temple. Jordan Doroshenko. The 2023 season is the 50th season of Maryland women's lacrosse, a program that has been the most successful in the entire sport since its start. // ]]>. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 50th Season Of Lacrosse. Women's lacrosse Racheli Levy-Smith (Ocean City) scored her first collegiate goal in Holy Cross' 19-11 win over Stonehill. Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Drexel's 1998 lacrosse squad finished the year with a then school record of twelve wins against two defeats. Leo, Alex While coaching the Dragons, she posted a 24-15 overall record in three seasons. The Nittany Lions stand as the lone Big Ten team unbeaten this season and are among . McClain, Maddie 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. 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Tipoff from the Daskalakis Athletic Center is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Williams. She has been a member of the team since 2020. "Kim Hillier, head women's lacrosse coach at Drexel University, is on a personal leave," the statement said. 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. The Dragons held William & Mary to 33 percent shooting for the game as the Dragons beat the Tribe 55-47 on Sunday afternoon. 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.. Get the best and latest from USLaxMagazine.com delivered weekly straight to your inbox. 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. 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. Athletics Operations Coordinator, Class of 1965 Arena. Johns Hopkins-Drexel Women's Lacrosse Game Notes OPENING DRAW Johns Hopkins travels to the City of Brotherly Love to take on Drexel Saturday morning. 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. The official 2023 Women's Lacrosse Roster for the University of Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks. In addition, Alyssa Guido has been elevated to associate head coach. The official Women's Lacrosse page for the Drexel University Dragons . Jill Batcheller was named the head coach of the women's lacrosse team on June 26, 2021. "I am excited to welcome Kim to Drexel Athletics," Kelly said. (); : 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. kg3282@drexel.edu. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. For her efforts during the 2021 season Batcheller became the first Drexel women's lacrosse coach to earn CAA Coach of the Year honors. Copyright 2023 Drexel University. The Seawolves have been a consistent presence in the NCAA championships and the national rankings. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Drexel University Coaches. The official 2023 Women's Lacrosse Roster for the Fairfield University Stags. She was named Second Team All-Patriot League twice. Penn State women's lacrosse looks to remain undefeated when it hosts no. We wish her the best in her future opportunities.. The Terps controlled the rest of the contest, defeating Drexel 15-9 Tuesday afternoon in Philadelphia. Director of Athletics Communications. - The Towson University women's basketball team wraps up the regular season with the Elon Phoenix on Saturday afternoon. Boston College couldn't get it going, and Jenny Levy captured her 400th victory. // . I would like to thank Drexel University for the opportunity to have led this program, said Hillier. Maryland women's lacrosse hadn't scored a goal in the second quarter. Get the best and latest from USLaxMagazine.com delivered weekly straight to your inbox. "Assistant coaches Katie O'Donnell and Alyssa Guido are coaching and will continue to lead the team throughout the NCAA Championships." Drexel did not provide a reason for the leave. Boston College couldn't get it going, and Jenny Levy captured her 400th victory. My entire professional life was at Drexel and coaching at the University was a joy, Semanik said. A familiar face to the Colonial Athletic Association, Hillier is a 2007 graduate of Hofstra where she was a two-time All-American and four-time All-CAA selection. [CDATA[ Before her stint at Penn State, Geiger was the primary defensive coach for Georgetown for two seasons. Drexel University is located in Philadelphia, PA and the Lacrosse program competes in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) conference. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Copyright USA Lacrosse Magazine We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Katie O'Donnell was named the interim head coach of Drexel in June 2022 after Kim Hillier resigned from her position. "Katrina has seen success at the highest level as a player, and I can't wait to see the positive impact she will have on our student-athletes. "I would like to thank Drexel University for the opportunity to have led this program," said Hillier. Geiger, Nick Women's Lacrosse Roster/Coaches Schedule Statistics Donate Additional Links. "I would like to thank Drexel University for the opportunity to have led this program," said Hillier. In addition, Alyssa Guido has been elevated to associate head coach. @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. John and Jinnie Chapel Achieve Center & Dragon Lounge, Student-Athlete Social Responsibility: Hazing, TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Marketplace. (Riley Sims/The Diamondback) Ahead of No. I am excited to welcome Kim to Drexel Athletics, Kelly said. She has exhibited leadership qualities that have and will continue to positively impact Drexel Womens Lacrosse.. For her efforts during the 2021 season Batcheller became the first Drexel women's lacrosse coach to earn CAA Coach of the Year honors. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The Hoyas will compete at 13 regattas from March to June, six being for the heavyweight squad and seven for the lightweight squad. Hannah Rudloff, MS 13, was recently appointed as the Mary Semanik Head Coach of Women's Lacrosse. The Wildcats are slated to face six opponents throughout the spring with one contest at home. Full Bio. Watch Live ; Live Stats ; Tickets ; Game Notes ; PHILADELPHIA The top-seeded Towson University women's lacrosse team will face No. I would like to thank Drexel University for the opportunity to have led this program, said Hillier. 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. Assistant coaches Katie ODonnell and Alyssa Guido are coaching and will continue to lead the team throughout the NCAA Championships.. 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. . Hillier has been on a personal leave since April. All rights reserved, Philly Lacrosse Weekend Scoreboard Sponsored by Granite Run Buick GMC, . . [CDATA[ Army's surging, and Michelle Tumolo thinks there's a simple explanation as to why. Updated Feb 11, 2022. The official 2023 Women's Lacrosse schedule for the Drexel University Dragons. McCormack comes to Homewood after a successful three-year stint at Arizona State. Drexel is one of UAlbany's longest-tenured non-conference rivals in the program's Division I era, with 20 games played between the two teams since 2002 UAlbany went 3-3 at home in 2022; Drexel went 3-5 on the road UAlbany returns five of its time six scorers from 2022 Drexel snapped a six-game losing streak in the series last season McHugh, Saundra ODonnell served as the teams assistant coach last season and was an integral part of the teams success. It has been an honor to work with my staff and my players this year and I am incredibly proud of them. 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. In her first two years on Long Island, Hillier assisted the Seawolves in back-to-back 20-win seasons. Associate Director of Athletics Fundraising. Lincoln University Women's Lacrosse Team (1971) Lincoln University of Pennsylvania was the first HBCU to field a women's lacrosse program. Stony Brook earned the first No. Hillier has been on a personal leave since April. 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. O'Donnell, Alyssa Women's Lacrosse 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 document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); 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. Hillier, a longtime Stony Brook assistant who also coached at Boston University, helped the team to a 12-7 record this season. In its last match against Syracuse, Maryland often found itself . I am so proud of the hard work my team has put in this year, she said. 1 North Carolina. 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. I am excited to announce that Katie has accepted our offer to become Drexels Interim Head Coach, said Kelly. 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. Location: Princeton, N.J. Thu May 12 2022 | USA Lacrosse Magazine Staff | College Cissel, Belle 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. A week later, they stay on the road, this time . Fowler, Alexia Katie ODonnell has been named the interim Mary Semanik Head Womens Lacrosse Coach. Simpson, Grace . Kendall Vecchio, a Marist women's lacrosse coach, was arrested in New York on Mar. Story Links. [CDATA[ The game against the Dragons was originally scheduled for 3:00 pm on Saturday, March . Brevity is beautiful. 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. Senior Film Drexel Hill, Pa. Sacred Heart Academy Hofstra. 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. WASHINGTON - Georgetown University's men's rowing Head Coach Jim Granger has released his team's 2023 competition schedule. Fritsch, Caroline A member of the University of Pennsylvanias womens lacrosse team from 2006 to 2009, Rudloff served as the Dragons' assistant coach for three years before becoming head coach in August 2013. Johns Hopkins-Drexel Women's Lacrosse Game Notes. Jill Guise. Game Info Friday, March 11 vs. #24 Drexel, 3:00 pm Live Stats | AE.tv | Game Notes | Gameday Program Leading the Pack. Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/11/22 From Press Release. Get the best and latest from USLaxMagazine.com delivered weekly straight to your inbox. 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 . 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). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Copyright USA Lacrosse Magazine Heinerichs, Hayleigh Geiger also played on three Patriot League championship teams and five teams that advanced to the NCAA Championships. Brevity is beautiful. 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.. Interim Mary Semanik Head Women's Lacrosse Coach. Semanik earned a bachelor's degree in physical education from Temple University, where she was a star student-athlete. Thu Aug 5 2021 | Press Release | College There are 18 head coaches at Drexel, 9 of whom lead men's teams and 9 of whom head up women's teams. Winning the CAA championship and competing in the NCAA Tournament has been a goal since day one. She ended 2022 with 139 career wins and has a 131-85 record at . 6 Maryland women's lacrosse needed a spark against No. "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. Here's one sentence each on a dozen games of note this weekend. Randolph-Macon Athletics 103 E. Patrick St., Ashland, VA. 23005-5505 Main: 804-752-7200 Admissions: 800-888-1762 Athletics: 804-752-7223 Katie did an outstanding job this past season. 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. 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 women's team at the University, as well as provide unrestricted support to Drexel Athletics. "I would like to thank Drexel University for the opportunity to have led this program," said Hillier. College Women. She was not on the sidelines for the teams first-ever conference championship victory, a winthat clinched the teams automatic berth into the NCAA tournament. ODonnell served as the teams assistant coach last season and was an integral part of the teams success. Drexel is the defending Colonial Athletic Association champions. Jaffe, Maya