Women's Lacrosse
May 12, 2013
F&M Falls in NCAA Quarterfinals
Franklin & Marshall women's lacrosse fell to Salisbury in the quarterfinals of the 2013 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Tournament, while McDaniel dropped to Lebanon Valley in the 2013 ECAC Mid-Atlantic Championship.
May 11, 2013
Diplomats Edge York to Reach Elite Eight; Bullets Fall to RPI
Franklin & Marshall scored a goal in the final 30 seconds to edge York, 10-9, to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA women's lacrosse championship. Gettysburg fell by a single goal to RPI, 9-8.
May 9, 2013
Bullets, Diplomats Advance in NCAA's
Gettysburg and Franklin & Marshall women's lacrosse teams earned wins yesterday and will advance to the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament, while McDaniel advanced to the semifinals of the 2013 ECAC Mid-Atlantic Tournament.
May 6, 2013
All-Centennial Women's Lacrosse Team; Swarthmore's Annalise Penikis Named Player of Year
Swarthmore senior midfielder Annalise Penikis was named the Player of the Year as the 2013 All-Centennial Conference women's lacrosse team was released on Monday. Gettysburg freshman attacker Amanda Borucki was named Rookie of the Year.
May 6, 2013
Women's Lacrosse Release #11
Gettysburg seniors Lindsey Robinson and Alex Casey named Centennial Conference offensive and defensive players of the week, respectively, for the week ending May 5.
May 5, 2013
Gettysburg Lacrosse Retains Crown
In a match-up of two of the best women's lacrosse teams in NCAA Division III, it was the Gettysburg College freshmen that stole the show in leading the fifth-ranked Bullets past sixth-ranked Franklin & Marshall College 14-11 to claim the Centennial Conference title Sunday at Clark Field.
May 4, 2013
Bullets, Diplomats Meet Again
For the 10th time in the 13-year history of the Centennial women's lacrosse tournament, it will be Gettysburg and Franklin & Marshall meeting for the championship.
May 1, 2013
Shorewomen Edge Green Terror
Host Washington College jumped out to a four-goal halftime lead and held off a valiant second-half effort by visiting McDaniel en route to an 11-10 victory in the first round game of the Centennial Conference Tournament tonight on Kibler Field at Roy Kirby, Jr. Stadium.
April 29, 2013
Women's Lacrosse Release #10
Muhlenberg junior Michelle Certosimo was named women's lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week and Franklin & Marshall senior Maggie Mae Shields earned Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending April 28.
April 27, 2013
WLAX Regular Season Concludes
The Centennial Conference women's lacrosse final day of regular season concluded today and the final seedings for the upcoming championship tournament were determined. Gettysburg is the top seed and is joined by Franklin & Marshall, Haverford, Washington College, and McDaniel. Washington will host McDaniel in the first round game on Wednesday, May 1.
April 25, 2013
Gettysburg WLAX Secures Top Seed in Conference Tournament
Gettysburg's victory on Wednesday evening secured them the top spot in the conference tournament. Franklin & Marshall, Haverford, and McDaniel secured spots in the tournament as well with seedings to be determined Saturday.
April 22, 2013
Women's Lacrosse Release #9
Swarthmore senior Annalise Penikis was named women's lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week and Franklin & Marshall junior Kelsey Hoffman earned Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending April 21.
April 21, 2013
Saturday's Women's Lacrosse Recap
Franklin & Marshall, Gettysburg, McDaniel, Swarthmore and Muhlenberg picked up conference wins on Saturday.
April 19, 2013
Hatton Resigns as Dickinson's Women's Lacrosse Coach
Dickinson women's lacrosse coach Carol Hatton has announced her resignation to accept the position of Director of Athletics at the Roland Park School in Baltimore, Maryland.
April 18, 2013
Wednesday's Women's Lax Recap
Haverford, Franklin & Marshall, Swarthmore, and McDaniel earned conference victories on Wednesday, while Gettysburg picked up a non-conference win.
April 15, 2013
Women's Lacrosse Release #8
Gettysburg senior Lindsey Robinson was named women's lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week and Swarthmore junior Michelle Ammerman earned Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending April 14.
April 14, 2013
Saturday's Women's Lacrosse Recap
Dickinson, Gettysburg, Franklin & Marshall, McDaniel and Haverford won their women's lacrosse conference games on Saturday.
April 12, 2013
Thursday's Women's Lacrosse Recap
Swarthmore defeated Neumann, while Haverford dropped to York (Pa.) in women's lacrosse non-conference action Thursday.
April 11, 2013
Wednesday's Women's Lacrosse Recap
Gettysburg and Washington College defeated conference opponents on Wednesday in women's lacrosse action.
April 10, 2013
Ursinus Tops Scranton, 15-9
Ursinus got three goals each from senior attack Lauren Garganio and freshman attack Brynn Dietzel as the Bears (4-7) won their second straight game with a 15-9 decision over Scranton (6-4) Tuesday afternoon in women's lacrosse play.
April 8, 2013
Women's Lacrosse Release #7
Haverford sophomore Diana Perry was named women's lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week and Washington College senior Stephanie Seibert earned Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending April 7.
April 7, 2013
Women's Lacrosse Weekend Recap
Washington College, Ursinus, Gettysburg, Haveford and Franklin & Marshall earned conference wins on Saturday. Franklin & Marshall also picked up a non-conference win over #7 TCNJ on Friday afternoon.
April 4, 2013
Wednesday's Women's Lax Recap
Washington College, Gettysburg, Franklin & Marshall and Haverford all earned conference victories on Wednesday.
April 1, 2013
Women's Lacrosse Release #6
McDaniel sophomore Danielle Entrot was named women's lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week and Franklin & Marshall junior Kelsey Hoffman earned Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending March 31.
March 31, 2013
Women's Lacrosse Weekend Recap
Gettysburg, Franklin & Marshall, Dickinson, and Haverford all earned conference victories this weekend.
March 29, 2013
Swarthmore Women's Lacrosse Downs Bryn Mawr
The Swarthmore College women's lacrosse team (7-1, 2-0 CC) executed an all-around offensive attack to defeat Bryn Mawr (2-6, 0-3 CC) by a 21-4 score on Thursday evening from Clothier Field in Centennial Conference action.
March 28, 2013
Wednesday's Women's LAX Recap
Haverford, McDaniel, and Muhlenberg all earned non-conference victories on Wednesday.
March 27, 2013
Tuesday's Women's Lacrosse Recap
Gettysburg, Ursinus, and Bryn Mawr all suffered set-backs on Tuesday in women's lacrosse non-conference action.
March 25, 2013
Women's Lacrosse Release #5
Washington College sophomore Emily Hubley was named women's lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week and Franklin & Marshall senior Jen Noon earned Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending March 24.
March 24, 2013
Saturday's Women's Lacrosse Recap
Many of the Centennial Conference women's lacrosse teams opened conference play on Saturday.
March 24, 2013
Franklin & Marshall Falls To Salisbury
No. 8 Franklin & Marshall fell 13-7 to No. 2 Salisbury in women's lacrosse action Sunday afternoon at Tylus Field. The Diplomats dropped to 5-2 while the Sea Gulls remained unbeaten at 7-0.
March 22, 2013
Thursday's Women's Lacrosse Recap
Swarthmore defeated Cabrini, while Dickinson fell to #10 York (Pa.) on Thursday in non-conference action.
March 21, 2013
Wednesday's Women's Lacrosse Recap
Franklin & Marshall, Gettysburg, and Muhlenberg earned wins on Wednesday, while Haverford's win streak came to an end.
March 20, 2013
Tuesday's Women's Lacrosse Recap
Ursinus and Washington College earned non-conference wins on Tuesday, while Swarthmore, Bryn Mawr, and McDaniel came up short.
March 18, 2013
Women's Lacrosse Release #4
Gettysburg senior Lindsey Robinson named women's lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week and Franklin & Marshall junior Kelsey Hoffman earned Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending March 17th.
March 17, 2013
Women's Lacrosse Weekend Recap
Many teams competed in non-conference action this Friday and Saturday while McDaniel and Bryn Mawr competed in the first Centennial conference match-up of the season.
March 15, 2013
Thursday's Women's Lacrosse Recap
Washington College, Swarthmore, and #8 Franklin & Marshall all earned non-conference victories on Thursday, while Bryn Mawr suffered their first loss of the season.
March 14, 2013
Wednesday's Women's Lacrosse Recap
Gettysburg, Muhlenberg, Haverford, and Ursinus all earned non-conference victories on Wednesday.
March 12, 2013
Gettysburg Earns Two Wins Monday
Fourth-ranked Gettysburg College burned the nets for 38 goals in a pair of non-conference victories on Monday from the National Training Center. The Bullets downed Stevens Institute of Technology 18-5 before knocking down Lynchburg College 20-11 later in the day.
March 11, 2013
Women's Lacrosse Release #3
Muhlenberg sophomore Stephanie Umbach named women's lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week and Dickinson sophomore Grace Morelli earned Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending March 10th.
March 10, 2013
Women's Lacrosse Weekend Recap
The Centennial Conference women's lacrosse teams competed in several games this weekend.
March 7, 2013
Wednesday's Women's Lacrosse Recap
Muhlenberg, Haverford, and Dickinson were victorious in their non-conference match-ups Wednesday.
March 6, 2013
Washington Downs St. Mary's (Md.)
In the lone women's lacrosse game on Tuesday afternoon, Washington College defeated non-conference foe St. Mary's (Md.).
March 4, 2013
Women's Lacrosse Release #2
Haverford sophomore Hannah Morgan named women's lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week and Washington College sophomore Emily Hubley named Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending March 3rd.
March 2, 2013
Saturday's Women's Lacrosse Recap
Centennial Conference women's lacrosse teams went 5-0 in non-conference action Saturday.
February 28, 2013
Wednesday's Women's Lax Recap
Haverford wins over Cabrini, while Muhlenberg and McDaniel both dropped non-conference games on Wednesday evening.
February 28, 2013
Season Previews
The opening face-off of the 2013 Centennial Conference women's lacrosse season is right around the corner. Get your favorite team's season preview right here when available.
February 27, 2013
Franklin & Marshall Stops Spartans
Maggie Mae Shields tallied four goals to lead No. 13 Franklin & Marshall to a 13-6 victory over No. 9 York in the Diplomats season opener Tuesday afternoon at Tylus Field.
February 25, 2013
Women's Lacrosse Release #1
McDaniel sophomore Danielle Entrot earned the first women's lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week honor for the 2013 season, while Washington College senior Stephanie Seibert was named Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending February 24th.
February 24, 2013
Saturday's Women's Lacrosse Recap
McDaniel and Dickinson both earned non-conference wins on Saturday in the opening weekend for lacrosse.
February 22, 2013
Gettysburg Earns Season-Opening Win
Gettysburg opened their season on Thursday night with a win over #13 Mary Washington, 12-2.
February 21, 2013
Women's Lacrosse Opening Games
Washington College earned a win on Monday in their season-opening game, while Dickinson dropped to #19 Elizabethtown on Wednesday.
February 5, 2013
Defending Champion Gettysburg Selected as Women's Lacrosse Favorite
Defending champion Gettysburg is the preseason favorite to win the 2013 Centennial championship in a poll of Conference coaches.
January 31, 2013
2013 Centennial Women's Lacrosse Opening Draw - An Innovative Multimedia Event
The Centennial Conference will kick off the 2013 women's lacrosse season with an innovative multimedia event on Thursday, February 7th at 11:00 a.m. The multimedia event will replace the traditional coaches' press conference, with each of the 10 head coaches discussing their prospectus for the upcoming year via Google+ Hangouts.
July 18, 2012
Mike Faith Named Head Women's Lacrosse Coach at Franklin & Marshall College
Franklin & Marshall Director of Athletics and Recreation Patricia S.W. Epps has announced the hiring of Mike Faith as the Franklin & Marshall women's lacrosse head coach. Faith, who will officially assume his role on Aug. 1, will be the 12th coach in the program's 36-year history.
June 5, 2012
Ferri Selected as Centennial Conference's NCAA Woman of the Year Nominee
Haverford's Josie Ferri has been selected as the Centennial Conference's nominee for the 2012 NCAA Woman of the Year award in balloting by Conference administrators.
May 29, 2012
404 Named to Spring Academic Honor Roll
404 students have been recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom and on the field of play with the announcement of the 2012 Centennial Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll.
May 24, 2012
Spring All-Sportsmanship Team
The Centennial Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee established the All-Sportsmanship team in 2007. Each team elected one member from their team who displayed good sportsmanship throughout the season to be a member of the All-Centennial sportsmanship team.
May 23, 2012
Church Headlines All-America Women's Lacrosse Quartet
Gettysburg senior attacker Hannah Church was named to the first team as the IWLCA announced its All-America women's lacrosse team on Wednesday. Four Centennial players received All-America honors.
May 13, 2012
Panthers End Bullets' National Title Defense, 15-9
Gettysburg College’s reign at the top of the NCAA Division III women’s lacrosse world came to an official end Sunday at Clark Field as Middlebury College knocked the defending national champions out of the postseason with a 15-9 victory in the regional championship game.
May 12, 2012
Bullets Down Denison to March Into Elite Eight
Hannah Church and Katie Blumenthal each scored four goals as Gettysburg advanced to the regional final with a 17-7 victory over Denison. The Bullets will take on Middlebury in Sunday's quarterfinals.
May 9, 2012
Gettysburg Rolls Into 2nd Round
Senior Hannah Church and sophomore Katie Blumenthal each put up seven points as third-ranked Gettysburg College dashed past Cabrini College 22-7 in the opening game of the NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse Tournament.
May 1, 2012
All-Centennial Women's Lacrosse Team; Church Named Player of Year
Gettysburg senior attacker Hannah Church was named the Player of the Year as the 2012 All-Centennial Conference women's lacrosse team was released Tuesday.
April 29, 2012
Gettysburg Claims Seventh Centennial Women's Lax Crown
Gettysburg College reclaimed the top spot in the Centennial Conference by taking down Washington College 15-5 in the conference tournament championship game at Clark Field on Sunday. Fourth-ranked Gettysburg (17-1) earned its conference-best seventh title overall, but its first since 2006.
April 28, 2012
Gettysburg Downs Swarthmore to Advance to CC Title Game
Hannah Church and Lindsey Robinson contributed to 11 goals as the fourth-ranked Gettysburg College women’s lacrosse team advanced to the Centennial Conference Championship game for the 12th consecutive season with an 18-6 win over Swarthmore College Saturday at Clark Field.
April 27, 2012
F&M Ends Its Women's Lax Season
Franklin & Marshall has decided to end its women's lacrosse season and will not be playing in the Conference tournament this weekend. Washington College, F&M's opponent in the semifinals, will advance to Sunday's title game.
April 26, 2012
Women's Lax Final Four Preview
The Centennial Conference women's lacrosse semifinals get underway on Saturday at Gettysburg College's Clark Field. The top-seeded Bullets meet Swarthmore in the opener, while F&M takes on Washington College in the nightcap. Here is a preview.
April 25, 2012
Swarthmore Upends Ursinus for First-Ever CC Tourney Win
Annalise Penikis scored five goals and assisted on two others as Swarthmore went on the road and defeated Ursinus, 11-10, in the opening round of the Centennial Conference women's lacrosse tournament on Wednesday night.
April 23, 2012
Women's Lacrosse Release #9
Gettysburg's Lindsey Robinson and Maddie Coleman were named the Conference's women's lacrosse Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for the week ending April 22.
April 21, 2012
Saturday's Women's Lax Recap
The playoff pairings are set after a wild Saturday of lacrosse action. Ursinus and Swarthmore posted victories to earn berths, while Franklin & Marshall dashed Dickinson's tournament dreams. Gettysburg wrapped up a perfect season and Washington College survived a lightning delay to overcome McDaniel.
April 18, 2012
Gettysburg Clinches Top Seed
Fourth-ranked Gettysburg clinched the top seed for next weekend's Conference tournament with a decisive 15-4 victory over seventh-ranked Franklin & Marshall at Clark Field on Wednesday.
April 17, 2012
Tuesday's Women's Lax Recap
Stephanie Seibert made 11 saves to lead Washington College to a crucial 9-6 win over Swarthmore Tuesday night. The win boosts the Shorewomen into sole possession of third place in the Conference.
April 16, 2012
Women's Lacrosse Release #8
Swarthmore junior A Annalise Penikis and Franklin & Marshall sophomore GK Kelsey Hoffman were named the Conference's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for the week ending April 15.
April 14, 2012
Saturday's Women's Lax Recap
Gettysburg and Franklin & Marshall clinched playoff berths and byes for the first round of the tournament with Saturday victories. Swarthmore and Ursinus also posted key wins as the chase for the final three playoff spots tightened up.
April 11, 2012
Wednesday's Women's Lax Recap
Franklin & Marshall kept pace in the chase for first place in the Conference with a victory at Ursinus. Washington College moved into sole possession of third place with a win over Haverford, while Swarthmore and McDaniel kept their playoff hopes alive with triumphs.
April 9, 2012
Women's Lacrosse Release #7
Franklin & Marshall senior M Cat Serpe and Gettysburg senior GK Maddie Coleman were named the Conference's Players of the Week for the week ending April 8.
April 7, 2012
Bullets, Diplomats Keep Rolling
The co-leaders in the Conference posted a pair of Saturday victories, as Gettysburg turned back Ursinus and Franklin & Marshall dispatched Swarthmore.
April 6, 2012
Friday's Women's Lax Recap
McDaniel held off Muhlenberg in Centennial action, while Franklin & Marshall knocked off #3 New Jersey in non-Conference play on Friday.
April 4, 2012
Cantele Joins 300-Win Club
Carol Cantele ’83 became just the seventh women’s lacrosse coach in NCAA history to win 300 games as No. 4 Gettysburg College remained perfect in Centennial Conference play with a 17-3 victory over McDaniel College Wednesday night at Clark Field.
April 3, 2012
Tuesday's Women's Lax Recap
Washington College knocked off Bryn Mawr in the lone Conference game on Tuesday night, while Swarthmore posted a win in a non-Centennial contest.
April 2, 2012
Women's Lacrosse Release #6
Gettysburg senior Hannah Church and Dickinson M Brett Whelan were named the Conference's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for the week ending April 1.
March 31, 2012
Weekend Women's Lax Recap
Top-ranked Gettysburg suffered its first defeat of the season on Friday night but rebounded to knock off Swarthmore on Saturday. Elsewhere, F&M, Dickinson, Ursinus and Washington College posted wins.
March 28, 2012
Wednesday's Women's Lax Recap
F&M, Haverford and Washington College displayed their offensive prowess in Wednesday victories, scoring 18 or more goals. For the Shorewomen, it was the 200th win in program history.
March 27, 2012
Tuesday's Women's Lax Recap
Swarthmore's Annalise Penikis scored with 4:17 remaining to break a 12-12 tie and lift Swarthmore past McDaniel, 13-12. Elsewhere, Gettysburg head coach Carol Cantele picked up her 298th career victory as the Bullets defeated Dickinson, 15-8.
March 26, 2012
Women's Lacrosse Release #5
Haverford senior M Josie Ferri and Franklin & Marshall sophomore D Libby Nichols were named the Conference's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, for the week ending March 25.
March 24, 2012
Saturday's Women's Lax Recap
Gettysburg, Franklin & Marshall and Ursinus all remained unbeaten in Conference play with Saturday victories.
March 22, 2012
Thursday's Women's Lax Recap
Bryn Mawr picked up its second win of the season, while Ursinus fell to Rowan in Thursday lacrosse action.
March 21, 2012
Wednesday's Women's Lax Recap
The Centennial went 4-1 in its five non-Conference games on Wednesday with victories from Haverford, McDaniel, Muhlenberg and Swarthmore.
March 20, 2012
Diplomat Comeback Foils Falcons
No. 8 Franklin & Marshall used a 7-1 run to end regulation and three key goals from Erin Dunne to defeat No. 12 Messiah, 15-14, in two overtimes Tuesday afternoon in non-conference women's lacrosse action.
March 19, 2012
Women's Lacrosse Release #4
Franklin & Marshall's Erin Dunne and Gettysburg's Maddie Coleman were named the Conference's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for the week ending March 18.
March 17, 2012
Saturday's Women's Lax Recap
It was a day to crash through the century mark as Ursinus' Alyssa Thren scored her 100th career goal and Washington College's Kalli Parrish produced her 100th career point in wins.
March 15, 2012
Thursday's Women's Lax Recap
The Centennial went 3-0 on Thursday against non-Conference opposition with Swarthmore, Ursinus and Washington College handing teams from the MAC, CSAC and ODAC defeats.
March 14, 2012
Wednesday's Women's Lax Recap
Franklin & Marshall, Gettysburg and Muhlenberg were downright offensive on Wednesday, combining for 53 goals in triumphs over three opponents.
March 13, 2012
Tuesday's Women's Lax Recap
It was a 3-0 day for the Centennial with victories by Dickinson, McDaniel and Swarthmore against non-Conference opponents.
March 12, 2012
Women's Lacrosse Release #3
Muhlenberg senior M Angela Napoletano and McDaniel junior D Paige Messersmith were named the Conference's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for the week ending March 11.
March 11, 2012
Weekend Women's Lax Recap
McDaniel opened the Conference schedule with a convincing win against Bryn Mawr to highlight weekend action.
March 7, 2012
Wednesday's Women's Lax Recap
Bryn Mawr opened its season with a convincing 17-5 victory over Penn State-Abington to highlight Wednesday's action.
March 6, 2012
Tuesday's Women's Lax Recap
Franklin & Marshall, Muhlenberg and Ursinus all kept their records spotless with victories, while Swarthmore opened its 2012 campaign with a victory.
March 5, 2012
Women's Lacrosse Release #2
Gettysburg sophomore Kelsey Markiewicz and Muhlenberg junior Tiffany Kreider were named the Conference's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for the week ending March 4.
March 3, 2012
Season Previews
The 2012 season is underway for some, but not all, teams. We continue with our series of season previews with Bryn Mawr, Franklin & Marshall, Haverford, McDaniel and Muhlenberg.
March 3, 2012
Women's Lacrosse Weekend Recap
The Centennial went 7-1 over the weekend in non-conference action with wins from F&M, Gettysburg, Haverford, McDaniel, Muhlenberg,Ursinus and Washington College.
February 29, 2012
Women's Lacrosse Mid-Week Recap
Dickinson drops an 11-9 decision to Susquehanna on Tuesday night, while McDaniel and Haverford lost in non-conference action on Wednesday night.
February 27, 2012
Women's Lacrosse Release #1
Gettysburg senior A Hannah Church and Dickinson junior GK Amanda Morse were named the Conference's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, for the week ending Feb. 26.
February 25, 2012
Women's Lacrosse Weekend Update
Dickinson defeated St. Mary's 9-2, while McDaniel dropped an 18-8 decision to #20 Elizabethtown in non-conference action on Saturday.
February 23, 2012
Defending National Champs Open With Convincing Win
The top-ranked Gettysburg College women’s lacrosse team didn’t miss a beat in its season opener, scoring the final 13 goals in a 17-4 rout of No. 17 University of Mary Washington Thursday evening.
February 21, 2012
Red Devils Open With Win
The Dickinson College women's lacrosse team opened the 2012 season with a strong outing, holding off #20-ranked Elizabethtown College, 13-11, on Tuesday afternoon.
February 14, 2012
Gettysburg Selected as Preseason Women's Lacrosse Favorite
Defending national champion Gettysburg was selected as the favorite in the Centennial women's lacrosse coaches preseason poll released Tuesday.
January 1, 2012
Gettysburg, F&M Listed in Lacrosse Magazine Preseason Top Five
Gettysburg and Franklin & Marshall represent the Centennial Conference in Lacrosse Magazine's 2012 preseason women's lacrosse ranking.
August 4, 2011
Wray Named Haverford Women's Lacrosse Coach
Haverford College Director of Athletics Wendy Smith '87 has announced the hiring of Lauren Wray as head women's lacrosse coach. Wray arrives at Haverford after spending the past two years as the assistant coach at nearby Temple University where she helped guide the Owls to a pair of Atlantic 10 conference tournament appearances.
June 30, 2011
Hagan Named Ursinus Lax Coach
Ursinus College has named Kathryn A. Hagan as the school's new women's lacrosse coach. The announcement was made on Thursday morning by Athletic Director Laura Moliken.
June 28, 2011
Cantele Named Coach of the Year
The nation’s women’s lacrosse coaches have spoken and they have tabbed Gettysburg College Head Coach Carol Cantele the 2011 Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association NCAA Division III Coach of the Year.
June 24, 2011
Young Resigns as Haverford Women's Lacrosse Coach
Haverford College has announced the resignation of Julie Young after three seasons as head coach of women’s lacrosse to accept a similar position at Villanova University.
June 13, 2011
Lutz Named IWLCA Defender of Year
Gettysburg’s Becky Lutz put the final touch on her collegiate resume by being named the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) NCAA Division III Defender of the Year at the All-American Banquet Saturday night at the Crown Plaza Valley Forge.
June 8, 2011
Final Women's Lacrosse Release
The final women's lacrosse release of the 2011 season takes a look at the postseason honors garnered by the Conference and celebrates Gettysburg's national title!
May 27, 2011
Lutz Named First-Team All-America
Gettysburg senior defender Becky Lutz headlines a list of six Centennial Conference women's lacrosse players named to the 2011 IWLCA Division III All-America team.
May 22, 2011
National Champions!
Gettysburg College captured its first NCAA Division III championship of any kind in dominating fashion with a 16-5 victory over Bowdoin College in the women's lacrosse finals held at Motamed Field on the campus of Adelphi University on Sunday.
May 21, 2011
Gettysburg Downs Cortland to Reach National Final
Hannah Church and Kelsey Markiewicz each scored four goals as Gettysburg advanced to the national championship game with a 13-11 victory over Cortland Saturday night.
May 20, 2011
Bullet Laxers Ready for Final Four
Of the four teams that advanced to the 2010 NCAA Division III Championships, Gettysburg College may not have been at the top of most people’s lists for returning to the final four in 2011. But the Bullets have done what they do best, and a national title is now within reach.
May 19, 2011
Spring All-Sportsmanship Team
The Centennial Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee established the All-Sportsmanship team in 2007. Each team elected one member from their team who displayed good sportsmanship throughout the season to be a member of the All-Centennial sportsmanship team.
May 19, 2011
Menton Presented Elite 88 Award
Gettysburg College sophomore Lindsay Menton was awarded the NCAA Division III Elite 88 Award for women’s lacrosse Thursday night on the campus of Adelphi University.
May 15, 2011
#1 TCNJ Rallies Past Franklin & Marshall to Remain Unbeaten
The College of New Jersey rallied from a 12-7 second-half deficit to defeat Franklin & Marshall, 14-13, in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA women's lacrosse tournament Sunday in Lancaster.
May 15, 2011
Gettysburg Dethrones Defending Champs to Advance to Final Four
The third time was the charm for the Gettysburg College women’s lacrosse team against Salisbury University as the Bullets knocked off the defending national champions 14-13 in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals Sunday at Sea Gull Stadium.
May 14, 2011
Diplomats Foil Falcons to Reach NCAA Quarterfinals
Franklin & Marshall avenged its regular-season loss to Messiah by turning the table on the Falcons with a 7-4 win in the NCAA Sweet 16.
May 14, 2011
Gettysburg Clips CMS in NCAAs
Gettysburg reached its fifth regional final in the last six seasons with an 18-11 victory over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Saturday at Salisbury.
May 12, 2011
Diplomats Down Montclair to Advance to Sweet 16
Franklin & Marshall had seven players tally multiple points in an 18-7 win over Montclair State in the first round of the NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse Championship
May 12, 2011
Bullets Collar Bulldogs in NCAA Opener
Gettysburg College dealt Adrian College a taste of its own medicine, putting up the fifth-highest goal total in NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse Tournament history in a 25-10 victory in the opening round on Wednesday, May 11, at Clark Field.
May 11, 2011
F&M, Gettysburg Open NCAA Women's Lacrosse Play
Two of the perennial powers in Division III women's lacrosse - Franklin & Marshall and Gettysburg - open NCAA tournament play today with home games. The Diplomats welcome Montclair to Tylus Field, while the Bullets entertain Adrian at Clark Field.
May 9, 2011
381 Named to Academic Honor Roll
381 students have been recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom and on the field of play with the announcement of the 2011 Centennial Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll.
May 2, 2011
Women's Lacrosse Release #10
Franklin & Marshall junior Erin Dunne and freshman GK Kelsey Hoffman were named the Conference's Players of the Week for the week ending May 1.
May 1, 2011
Diplomats Capture Fifth Consecutive Championship
Franklin & Marshall picked up a championship ring for the thumb, winning its fifth straight Centennial women's lacrosse title with a 7-6 win over Gettysburg.
April 30, 2011
F&M and Gettysburg Meet for Ninth Straight Year in Centennial Final
As much as things change, they seem to stay the same. Every year since 2003, it's been Franklin & Marshall and Gettysburg in the Centennial women's lacrosse final. The Diplomats and the Bullets ensured that 2011 would be no different with convincing semifinal wins.
April 27, 2011
Washington Edges Haverford to Advance to Semifinals
Washington College won its first-ever Centennial women's lacrosse tournament game, defeating Haverford, 10-9, on Wednesday night. The Shorewomen advance to the semifinals and meet top-seeded Franklin & Marshall on Saturday.
April 26, 2011
All-Conference Women's Lacrosse Team; Lutz Named Player of the Year
Gettysburg senior defender Becky Lutz was named the Centennial's Player of the Year as the 2011 All-Conference women's lacrosse team was released today.
April 25, 2011
Women's Lacrosse Release #9
Swarthmore sophomore M Annalise Penikis and Franklin & Marshall freshman GK Kelsey Hoffman were named the Conference's Players of the Week for the week ending April 24.
April 23, 2011
Shorewomen Secure Final Spot
Washington College was the recipient of losses by Dickinson and Swarthmore on Saturday, capturing the fifth and final playoff spot for next weekend's tournament.
April 22, 2011
Weekend Women's Lax Recap
Ursinus defeated Muhlenberg to secure the No. 3 seed for next weekend's championship tournament, while Swarthmore kept its playoff hopes alive with a critical win vs. Washington.
April 20, 2011
Diplomats Take Top Seed; Ursinus Upends Haverford
Franklin & Marshall came back to defeat Gettysburg to seize the top seed for next weekend's Conference championship tournament. Ursinus took a major step toward a first-round bye with a win against Haverford.
April 18, 2011
Women's Lacrosse Release #8
Gettysburg junior Hannah Church and Muhlenberg freshman Kaitlyn McCaffrey were named the Conference's women's lacrosse Players of the Week for the week ending April 17.
April 16, 2011
Weekend Women's Lax Recap
Franklin & Marshall and Gettysburg registered victories to set the stage for Wednesday's showdown in Lancaster, while McDaniel shocked Ursinus to open the playoff door wide.
April 11, 2011
Women's Lacrosse Release #7
Washington College sophomore Corinne Ziccardi and Gettysburg junior Maddie Coleman were named the Conference's women's lacrosse Players of the Week for the week ending April 10.
April 9, 2011
Saturday's Women's Lax Recap
Franklin & Marshall and Gettysburg each registered victories to remain unbeaten in the Conference. Haverford and Washington also recorded wins to keep pace with the Diplomats and Bullets.
April 4, 2011
Women's Lacrosse Release #6
Gettysburg sweeps the Conference's women's lacrosse Players of the Week, as Sophomore Lindsey Robinson and Senior Laura McIntyre received the honors for the week ending April 3.
April 2, 2011
Saturday's Women's Lax Recap
Franklin & Marshall, Gettysburg and Ursinus all registered wins on Saturday to remain unbeaten in Conference play.
April 1, 2011
Five-Star Matchups
No kidding around as we enter the first weekend of April with games that will impact the playoff chase at the end of the month.
March 30, 2011
Wednesday's Women's Lax Recap
Franklin & Marshall and Ursinus posted victories to remain unbeaten in Conference play, while Haverford registered a key win vs. Muhlenberg.
March 29, 2011
Tuesday's Women's Lax Recap
Swarthmore posted its first Conference road win in three seasons, turning back McDaniel in overtime, while Gettysburg handled Dickinson in Tuesday lacrosse action.
March 28, 2011
Women's Lacrosse Release #5
F&M junior Lauren Ehrhardt and teammate sophomore Maggie Mae Shields were named the Conference's women's lacrosse Players of the Week for the week ending March 27.
March 26, 2011
Saturday's Women's Lax Recap
Franklin & Marshall handed Washington College its first loss of the season to highlight Saturday's action in the Conference.
March 25, 2011
Five-Star Matchups
The first weekend of spring certainly is colder than most of us would like ... but it is here and with it comes the first weekend of Conference play in baseball and softball. Can Johns Hopkins and Dickinson repeat? They both face big challenges on Saturday, while key lacrosse and tennis matches are also on the docket.
March 25, 2011
Diplomats Down #1 Sea Gulls
Franklin & Marshall got an overtime goal from Lauren Ehrhardt and big saves from keeper Kelsey Hoffman to defeat top-ranked Salisbury, 11-10, on a cold Friday night in Lancaster.
March 21, 2011
Women's Lacrosse Release #4
Ursinus junior Alyssa Thren and Gettysburg senior Becky Lutz were named the Conference's women's lacrosse Players of the Week for the week ending March 20.
March 19, 2011
Saturday's Women's Lax Recap
Perennial powers Franklin & Marshall and Gettysburg registered victories in their Conference openers Saturday, while Dickinson and Ursinus also posted wins as the Centennial season began in earnest Saturday.
March 18, 2011
Five-Star Matchups
It's the first edition of Five-Star Matchups for the spring season as men's and women's lacrosse heads into the Conference schedule.
March 16, 2011
Wednesday's Women's Lax Recap
Haverford held off stubborn Drew to highlight a Wednesday that saw a pair of top-five opponents duel at Disney.
March 15, 2011
Tuesday's Women's Lax Recap
Bryn Mawr, Swarthmore and Ursinus posted big wins, while fourth-ranked Franklin & Marshall was dealt its first loss of the season in Tuesday's women's lacrosse action.
March 14, 2011
Women's Lacrosse Release #3
Muhlenberg senior Danielle Rosen and Franklin & Marshall junior Anne Brockmyer were named the Conference's Women's Lacrosse Players of the Week for the week ending March 13.
March 12, 2011
Saturday's Women's Lax Recap
McDaniel raised the curtain on Conference play with a 16-6 victory over Bryn Mawr to highlight Saturday's action around the Centennial.
March 9, 2011
Mid-Week Women's Lax Recap
Franklin & Marshall, Haverford, Muhlenberg and Washington College each remained perfect on the season with wins.
March 8, 2011
Women's Lacrosse Release #2
Haverford junior Josie Ferri, Gettysburg senior Becky Lutz, and Ursinus sophomore Elizabeth Chatburn were named the Conference's Women's Lacrosse Players of the Week for the week ending March 6.
March 5, 2011
Saturday's Women's Lax Recap
Washington College and Gettysburg remained unbeaten, while Franklin & Marshall and Swarthmore won their season openers in Saturday's lacrosse action.
March 2, 2011
Wednesday's Women's Lax Recap
Haverford's Josie Ferri scored the 100th goal of her career to highlight the day's action in women's lacrosse.
February 28, 2011
Women's Lacrosse Release #1
Haverford junior Josie Ferri and Gettysburg freshman Kelly Spieker were named the Conference's Women's Lacrosse Players of the Week for the week ending February 27.
February 26, 2011
Weekend Women's Lax Recap
Haverford and Washington College posted victories in their season openers this weekend.
February 24, 2011
Thursday's Women's Lax Recap
Dickinson and Gettysburg opened their seasons with convincing wins over Lycoming and Mary Washington, respectively.
February 23, 2011
Gettysburg Selected as Preseason Women's Lacrosse Favorite
2010 national semifinalist Gettysburg was selected as the favorite as the Centennial women's lacrosse coaches preseason poll was released Wednesday.
February 1, 2011
Season Previews
The 2011 season is just around the corner. Click here for team-by-team previews as they are supplied by the member schools.
December 20, 2010
Three Tabbed in Preseason Top 20
The Centennial Conference has three teams ranked in the top 20 as Lacrosse Magazine released its preseason women's rankings. Franklin & Marshall and Gettysburg are ranked fourth and fifth, while Haverford comes in at No. 19.
June 3, 2010
Women's Lacrosse Final Release
The final release of the 2010 women's lacrosse season is now available. The release includes final statistics, results, rankings and honors.
May 21, 2010
Ditillo Receives NCAA Elite 88 Award
"There may not have been a better ending to the first day of festivities of the 2010 NCAA Division II and III Women's Lacrosse Championships at Gettysburg College as the Bullets' very own Nicole Ditillo (Baldwin, Md. / Fallston) was honored as the first Division III women's lacrosse recipient of the NCAA's Elite 88 academic award at the conclusion of the Championships Banquet held in the College Union Building Ballroom Friday evening."
