George Washington Women's Lacrosse news

GW Thinks Pink T-Shirt Sales Raise $4,500 for Breast Cancer Research

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:45:56 EST

WASHINGTON, DC - The George Washington women's athletic teams are uniting during the 2009-10 season to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research through the GW Women's Athletics Thinks Pink Initiative. GW women's teams have already kicked off the campaign by raising an initial $4500 for cancer research by selling T-shirts in a competition between the teams.

Women's Lacrosse Announces 2010 Recruiting Class

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:59:23 EST

WASHINGTON, DC - George Washington third-year women's lacrosse head coach Tara Hannaford has announced a 10-player recruiting class for the 2010 season, highlighted by US Lacrosse First Team All-American Caitlyn O'Brien and honorable mention All-Americans Nicole Lacey and Bridgett Lynn.

GW Hosts Athletics Alumni Events This Week as Part of Alumni Weekend

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:48:16 EST

WASHINGTON, DC - The George Washington Department of Athletics will host several events for athletic alumni during the University's annual Alumni Weekend this Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4, highlighted by the GW Athletics Reunion Celebration at 1957 E Street NW on Friday evening.

GW Sports Teams Unite for "GW Women's Athletics Thinks Pink" Initiative to Raise Funds and Awareness for Breast Cancer

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:06:21 EST

GW THINKS PINK SCHEDULE AND ORDER FORM SITE

WASHINGTON, DC - George Washington Senior Associate Athletic Director Mary Jo Warner announced today that Colonials women's athletic teams will unite during the 2009-10 season to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research through the GW Women's Athletics Thinks Pink initiative.

Women's Lacrosse Named IWLCA Academic Squad for Third Straight Year

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:49:02 EST

WASHINGTON, DC - For the third consecutive year and fifth time in the past six seasons, the George Washington women's lacrosse team received Academic Squad status from the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA). 2009 graduate Katie Lilly and senior Kelsey Honeyford also earned IWLCA Academic Honor Roll distinction.

GW Athletics Launches Twitter, Facebook Networks

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:40:46 EST

Click Here to Join the GW Athletics Social Networks!

WASHINGTON, DC - Fans of George Washington Athletics now have two more ways to stay up-to-date with the Colonials after the release of official athletic sites on Twitter and Facebook in conjunction with GWsports.com.

A-10 Office Announces Relocation To Newport News, VA

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:33:51 EST

NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade today announced the Atlantic 10 Conference office will relocate from Philadelphia to Newport News, Va.

Lewis Named GW Women's Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:53:52 EST

WASHINGTON, DC - Lindsay Lewis, former assistant coach at James Madison and two-time All-American at Boston University, has been named assistant coach for the George Washington women's lacrosse team, head coach Tara Hannaford announced today.

Burr Chosen to Play in North-South Senior All-Star Lacrosse Game

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:30:08 EST

WASHINGTON, DC - Former George Washington women's lacrosse defender Alaska Burr `09 has been chosen to participate in the 2009 Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association/Under Armour North-South Senior All-Star Game on Saturday, June 13th.

Taylor Donohue Named 2009 Women's Lacrosse Team MVP

Wed, 06 May 2009 13:38:28 EST

WASHINGTON, DC - Taylor Donohue was named the women's lacrosse team's Most Valuable Player at George Washington University's annual Senior Honors Luncheon on the GW campus Monday.

Joy Named to A-10 Women's Lacrosse All-Championship Team

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:47:15 EST

PHILADELPHIA, PA - George Washington sophomore Audrey Joy was named to the Atlantic 10 Women's Lacrosse All-Championship Team announced at the conclusion of the tournament title game Sunday, April 26.

Women's Lacrosse Rally Falls Short in A-10 Semis Loss to UMass

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:35:47 EST

PHILADELPHIA, PA - The No. 4-seed George Washington women's lacrosse team trimmed a five-goal deficit to a single goal, 10-9, with 4:58 to play, but top-seeded Massachusetts added two goals in the final minutes to defeat the Colonials, 12-9, in an Atlantic 10 Championship semifinal match at Temple's Geasey Field Friday afternoon.

Women's Lacrosse Lands Five on Atlantic 10 All-Conference Teams

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:45:29 EST

PHILADELPHIA, PA - Highlighted by freshman Sarah Phillips' selection as Rookie of the Year, the George Washington women's lacrosse team placed five players on Atlantic 10 All-Conference Teams in voting conducted by the league's head coaches and announced by the conference office Thursday.

Women's Lacrosse Set to Battle UMass Friday in A-10 Semifinals

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:14:27 EST

A-10 Championship Central | Game Notes | GameTracker | Live Video

PHILADELPHIA, PA - The George Washington women's lacrosse team travels to Temple's Geasey Field for its third appearance in the Atlantic 10 Championship and will draw against top-seeded and regular-season champ Massachusetts in Friday's first semifinal at 1:00 pm.

Women's Lacrosse Routs La Salle, Earns Bid to A-10 Championship

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:31:52 EST

A-10 Championship Info

WASHINGTON, DC - Juniors Taylor Donohue and Mia Breheny led nine different scorers with three goals apiece and the George Washington women's lacrosse team secured a bid to the 2009 Atlantic 10 Championship with a 16-4 rout of La Salle at Mount Vernon Field Sunday afternoon.