The seniors on the women’s lacrosse team have qualified for the NCAA Tournament, earned the right to host the Empire 8 Conference Championships and defeated the top team in the nation at least once during their four years on South Hill. But they are still waiting to receive the off-white T-shirt emblazoned with the words “Empire 8 Champions.”
Two years ago, then-women’s lacrosse Head Coach Karen Hollands needed to name an isolation play that would showcase Tracy Rivas — the Bombers’ newest freshman attacker.
The women’s lacrosse team is adjusting to a new offensive style this season that requires more creativity and risk-taking from all areas of the field.
Equipped with a first-year coach instilling a new offensive mindset, the women’s lacrosse team is determined to take the Empire 8 Conference crown they have fallen one victory short of for the past two seasons.
The attack position requires a mix of agility, quick hands and a soft touch. It is the attack’s responsibility to execute goal-scoring opportunities the midfielders create.
For the women’s lacrosse team, the season will open with a new face guarding the pipes.
The women’s lacrosse team trounced the University of Rochester 18–5 on the road in its regular season finale today, raising its overall record to 10–5, the best in five seasons. It was the Bombers’ first win against the Yellow Jackets since 2005.
