Season in Review: 2019 Women's Lacrosse
Franklin & Marshall continued to cement itself as one of the top lacrosse programs in the country with another deep run into the NCAA Tournament and a consistent top-10 national ranking throughout the year. F&M advanced to the NCAAs for the seventh straight season, making it to four Elite Eights, and two Final Fours in those appearances. The Diplomats finished the year with a 17-5 record with a perfect 9-0 mark in Centennial Conference (CC) action.
Three Diplomats Named All-Americans
Three members of the Franklin & Marshall women's lacrosse team were named to the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWCLA) All-America Team announced Monday. Maggie Hanzsche was named to the First Team while Megan Jackson and Emily Kitchin earned spots on the Second Team. The honor is the second of Hanzsche and the first for Jackson and Kitchin.
Hughes Named to IWLCA Senior All-Star Team
Franklin & Marshall's Maddie Hughes was named to the 2019 Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association 2019 Senior All-Star Team. The Diplomats' senior midfielder was one of only 44 student-athletes in Division III to earn the honor and will compete for the North Team on Saturday, June 1st on Tierney Field at US Lacrosse Headquarters in Sparks, Md.
Four Named to All-Region Squad
Four members of Franklin & Marshall's women's lacrosse team were named to the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWCLA) All-Metro Region Team, announced Monday. Maggie Hanzsche, Megan Jackson, and Emily Kitchin were named to the First Team while Ally Marino was named to the Second Team.
Women's Lacrosse Game Moved to 12:00 PM
Franklin & Marshall's women's lacrosse's game against Middlebury, originally scheduled for 1:00 p.m. today, has been moved up to 12:00 p.m. due to inclement weather in the area.
F&M Falls in Elite 8
No. 5 Franklin & Marshall dropped a 16-4 contest to No. 3 Middlebury in NCAA women's lacrosse action on Sunday afternoon. The Diplomats season ended with a 17-5 record and the program's second-straight Elite 8 appearance.
F&M Downs Titans for Elite 8 Appearance
No. 5 Franklin & Marshall came away with a 19-7 victory over Illinois Wesleyan in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Tournament on Saturday afternoon. The Diplomats will take on host Middlebury tomorrow at 1:00 p.m.
F&M Heading to Middlebury to Continue NCAA Action - Week 13 Game Notes
Saturday's meeting against Illinois Wesleyan will be the first between the two teams. If F&M advances, the Diplomats would face either Bowdoin or Middlebury. F&M faced Bowdoin for the first earlier this season and came away with a 14-12 win, and a meeting against Middlebury would be just the third between the two teams with the series tied at 1-1.
Women's Lacrosse - No. 5 F&M vs. Springfield Video Highlights
Jane Cote dished out five assists and scored one goal to lead No. 5 Franklin & Marshall to a 17-3 victory over Springfield (13-7) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday afternoon at Shadek Stadium.
Diplomats Soar over the Pride in NCAA Action
Jane Cote dished out five assists and scored one goal to lead No. 5 Franklin & Marshall to a 17-3 victory over Springfield (13-7) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday afternoon at Shadek Stadium. With the five helpers, Cote became the seventh Diplomat to reach 100 career assists. The Diplomats improved to 16-4 and will take on Illinois Wesleyan next Saturday. Stay tuned to GoDiplomats.com for more information.
Six Named All-CC; Hanzsche, Marino and Faith Take Top Honors
Six Franklin & Marshall women's lacrosse members were named to the 2019 All-Centennial Conference (CC) Team, announced Wednesday. Megan Jackson, Maggie Hanzsche and Emily Kitchin were named to the First Team, while Ally Marino, Tabitha Rodriguez, and Anya Chopoorian landed on the Second Team. Hanzsche earned Defensive Player of the Year honors, Marino was named the Rookie of the Year and head coach Mike Faith was picked by his peers as Coach of the Year for the second time (2016) in his career. The three First-Team selections bring F&M's total to 71, the most in the history of the Centennial.
F&M Hosting Springfield in NCAA Second Round Action - Week 12 Game Notes
Saturday's meeting will be just the second time F&M and Springfield will face-off with the Diplomats winning the last contest, 13-8, on Mar. 19, 2003.
Diplomats Fall to Gettysburg in CC Final
No. 2 Gettysburg picked up their third consecutive Centennial Conference (CC) Crown with a 16-6 victory over No. 4 Franklin & Marshall Sunday afternoon at Shadek Stadium. The Bullets (17-1), will receive the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, while the Diplomats (15-4) will have to wait until tonight's NCAA Selection Show to find out if they can receive an at-large bid. The show will be broadcasted on NCAA.com at 9:30 p.m. tonight. Click here to watch the show.
F&M Powers into CC Finals
Franklin & Marshall's No. 4 women's lacrosse team delivered a 16-10 victory over Haverford in the Centennial Conference (CC) Semifinals on Saturday afternoon in Lancaster to advance to the program's seventh-straight Championship game.
Diplomats Ready to Host CC Championship Weekend - Week 11 Game Notes
F&M will battle Haverford for the 37th time with a 31-5 record, including victories in the last 20 meetings. The series has been competitive as of late with the last two games coming down to a single point.
Kitchin Named DIII & CC Defensive Player of the Week
Franklin & Marshall first-year goalie Emily Kitchin was named the IWLCA/Lacrosse Sports Network Division III and Centennial Conference Defensive Player of the Week. The national honor is the second for Kitchin and the fourth recognition for the team this season. The CC award is the third for Kitchin and the fifth for a member of the F&M team.
Women's Lacrosse - No. 4 F&M vs. Muhlenberg Video Highlights
No. 4 Franklin & Marshall picked up a 15-4 win over Muhlenberg to finish the regular season unbeaten in Centennial Conference at 9-0 with a 14-3 overall mark.
Diplomats Stay Unbeaten in CC Action with Win over Muhlenberg
No. 4 Franklin & Marshall picked up a 15-4 win over Muhlenberg to finish the regular season unbeaten in Centennial Conference at 9-0 with a 14-3 overall Mark. The Mules fell to 8-8, 3-6 CC.
No. 4 F&M Looks to Secure Top Playoff Spot - Week 10 Game Notes
With a perfect mark so far in Centennial Conference (CC) action, F&M looks to secure the top seed for the second-straight year. Gettysburg and Washington follow tied at 6-1 while Dickinson (5-2) and Swarthmore (4-3) round out the top five.
Diplomats Lock Up Top Seed with Victory over Red Devils
No. 4 Franklin & Marshall secured the top seed in the Centennial Conference (CC) Playoffs with a 9-7 win over Dickinson on Wednesday afternoon. The Diplomats remained unbeaten in CC action at 8-0 with a 13-3 overall mark. The Red Devils fell to 10-5, 5-3 CC.
Kitchin Named CC Defensive Player of the Week
Franklin & Marshall's Emily Kitchin was named the Centennial Conference (CC) Defensive Player of the Week for women's lacrosse, announced by the league office on Monday. The honor is the second for Kitchin and fourth for the team this season.
Diplomats Early Surge Leads to Win over Washington
No. 4 Franklin & Marshall jumped out to an early 4-0 lead and never looked back en route to a 13-6 win over No. 24 Washington in Centennial Conference (CC) women's lacrosse action Saturday afternoon. The Diplomats improved to 12-3, 7-0 CC, while Washington fell to 11-4, 6-1 CC.
Two Road Games Up Next for F&M - Week 9 Game Notes
F&M has a commanding lead in both the series with McDaniel and with Washington. The Diplomats are 15-3-1 on the road against McDaniel, and have not lost a matchup against Washington in Maryland since 1999.
Diplomats Triumph over Green Terror
No. 4 Franklin & Marshall cruised to a 16-3 win over McDaniel in Centennial Conference (CC) women's lacrosse action Wednesday evening. The Diplomats improved to 11-3, 6-0 CC, while the Green Terror fell to 5-7, 1-4 CC.
Women's Lacrosse - No. 4 F&M vs. Ursinus Video Highlights
No. 4 Franklin & Marshall downed Ursinus 13-2 in Centennial Conference (CC) women's lacrosse action Saturday afternoon.
Diplomats Defense Stifles Bears
No. 4 Franklin & Marshall downed Ursinus 13-2 in Centennial Conference (CC) women's lacrosse action Saturday afternoon. The Diplomats improved to 10-3, 5-0 CC, while the Bears fell to 2-10, 1-4 CC.
F&M Faces Ursinus in Lone Matchup - Week 8 Game Notes
Though Ursinus holds a 27-20-1 edge in the overall advantage, the Diplomats have taken the last 16 contests and own a 12-11 advantage when playing in Lancaster.
Kitchin Named DIII Defensive Player of the Week
Franklin & Marshall first-year goalie Emily Kitchin was named the IWLCA/Lacrosse Sports Network Division III Defensive Player of the Week. The honor is the first for Kitchin and the third recognition for the team this season.
Kitchin Named CC Defensive POTW
Franklin & Marshall's Emily Kitchin was named the Centennial Conference (CC) Defensive Player of the Week for women's lacrosse, announced by the league office on Monday. The honor is the first for Kitchin and third for the team this season.