2017-18 Belles Lacrosse News

  • Belles Lacrosse Student-Athletes, Team Earn Academic Honors
    July 23, 2018
    GRAND LAKE, Colo. - Three members of the Saint Mary's lacrosse team as well as the entire Belles lacrosse program garnered academic honors from the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) for the 2017-18 academic year.
  • Doyle Becomes Lacrosse Program's First All-Region Honoree
    May 17, 2018
    GRAND LAKE, Colo. - Saint Mary's freshman Erin Doyle became the lacrosse team's first Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) All-Region honoree as she was named to the Great Lakes Second Team.
  • O'Grady Named Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar
    May 09, 2018
    FAIRFAX, Va. - Saint Mary's senior Liana O'Grady was recognized by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education as a 2018 Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar for her dedication to both academics and athletics.
  • Belles Fall Short in MIAA Championship Against Knights
    May 05, 2018
    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Saint Mary's lacrosse team saw their season come to a close in a tough 16-8 loss against Calvin in the MIAA Championship on Saturday evening.
  • Belles Battle Past Brits in MIAA Semifinal
    May 02, 2018
    ALBION, Mich. - Less than a week after falling at Albion in the regular season finale, the Saint Mary's lacrosse team battled their way to a 13-12 win against the Brits in the MIAA Tournament Semifinal round on Wednesday evening.
  • Doyle Named Rookie of the Year as Four Belles Earn Lacrosse All-MIAA Honors
    May 01, 2018
    FREELAND, Mich. - The Saint Mary's lacrosse team matched a program-high for honorees as it had four of its members garner All-MIAA accolades for the 2018 season, led by MIAA Rookie of the Year Erin Doyle. Doyle, Kate Kelly, and Rachael Leonard were First Team All-MIAA selections while Kendra Osinski was named Second Team All-MIAA.
  • Belles Come Up Short Against Brits
    April 27, 2018
    ALBION, Mich. - The Saint Mary's lacrosse team fell by an 18-8 margin at Albion on Friday evening.
  • Belles' Offense Erupts Against Bulldogs
    April 25, 2018
    ADRIAN, Mich. - The Saint Mary's lacrosse team put up a school-record for goals in a game as the Belles claimed a 23-6 win at Adrian on Wednesday evening. The win - the team's 11th of the year - also gives the 2018 Belles a new program record for wins in a season.
  • Belles Fall in Overtime Nail-Biter Against Knights
    April 21, 2018
    NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Saint Mary's lacrosse team showed an immense amount of resilience but came up just short in a 16-15 overtime final against league-leading Calvin on Saturday afternoon.
  • Leonard, Doyle Sweep MIAA Women's Lacrosse Player of the Week Honors
    April 16, 2018
    FREELAND, Mich. - Junior Rachael Leonard and freshman Erin Doyle were named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Women's Lacrosse Defensive and Offensive Player of the Week, respectively.
  • Belles Prevail Against Flying Dutch in Overtime
    April 14, 2018
    GRAND HAVEN, Mich. - High winds knocked over some trees and spread debris onto the Van Andel Stadium field, which forced the game to be relocated to Grand Haven High School. After the delayed start and change of venue, it was the Belles who prevailed in a tight battle as the Saint Mary's lacrosse team edged out Hope 10-9 in overtime.
  • Belles Sting Hornets
    April 11, 2018
    NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Saint Mary's lacrosse team outscored visiting Kalamazoo 10-2 over a span of 16:42 in the first half to take command in an eventual 16-7 win over the Hornets on Wednesday evening.
  • Leonard Picks Up MIAA Defensive Player of the Week Honor
    April 09, 2018
    FREELAND, Mich. - Saint Mary's junior Rachael Leonard was named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Women's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week for games played between April 2-8.
  • Belles Take Down Thunder
    April 07, 2018
    NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Saint Mary's lacrosse team won all 25 draw controls of the contest on their way to a 18-5 victory over Trine on Saturday afternoon.
  • Belles Prevail Against Comets
    April 03, 2018
    OLIVET, Mich. - After two lightning delays and a significant amount of rain, the Saint Mary's lacrosse team took a 22-4 win over Olivet in MIAA competition on Tuesday evening.
  • Doyle Garners Second MIAA Offensive Player of the Week Honor
    April 02, 2018
    FREELAND, Mich. - Saint Mary's freshman midfielder Erin Doyle was named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Offensive Player of the Week for games played during March 26 - April 1.
  • Belles Stop Scots to Begin Conference Play
    March 30, 2018
    NOTRE DAME, Ind. - Once the Belles' offense hit their rhythm, they never looked back as the Saint Mary's lacrosse team took a 22-3 win over Alma to open MIAA play.
  • Belles Power Past Cougars
    March 29, 2018
    NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Saint Mary's lacrosse team broke open a tied game with 16 consecutive goals en route to a 20-4 win over visiting Concordia University Chicago on Thursday evening.
  • Belles Fall to Big Red
    March 25, 2018
    KENOSHA, Wis. - The Saint Mary's lacrosse team (4-3) came up short in a 16-8 final at Carthage on Sunday afternoon.
  • Comeback Falls Just Short for Belles Against Pioneers
    March 24, 2018
    WAUKESHA, Wis. - In a tightly-contested match up, the Saint Mary's lacrosse team came up just short in an 8-7 final at Carroll University on Saturday evening.
  • Belles Topped by Titans
    March 21, 2018
    NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Saint Mary's lacrosse team suffered their first setback of the season after falling in a 16-7 final against Illinois Wesleyan on Wednesday evening.
  • Belles Top Wildcats
    March 14, 2018
    McMINNVILLE, Ore. - The Saint Mary's lacrosse team concluded their spring break competitive schedule in Oregon with a 20-2 win at Linfield on Wednesday evening.
  • Belles Defeat Boxers
    March 13, 2018
    FOREST GROVE, Ore. - The Saint Mary's lacrosse team claimed a 19-2 win over Pacific on Tuesday afternoon.
  • Doyle Named MIAA Offensive Player of the Week
    March 12, 2018
    FREELAND, Mich. - Saint Mary's freshman midfielder Erin Doyle was named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Offensive Player of the Week for games played during March 5-11.
  • Belles Take Down Loggers
    March 11, 2018
    FOREST GROVE, Ore. - The Saint Mary's lacrosse team put the final 12 goals on the scoreboard on their way to a commanding 21-3 win against Puget Sound at Pacific University on Sunday afternoon.
  • Belles Prevail Against Bluejays
    March 06, 2018
    NOTRE DAME, Ind. - Both teams battled through rain, sleet, and snow, but the Saint Mary's lacrosse team came away with the 20-12 win against Elmhurst in the Belles' season opener at home on Tuesday evening.
  • Belles Tabbed Fourth in MIAA Lacrosse Preseason Poll
    February 07, 2018
    FREELAND, Mich. - The Saint Mary's lacrosse team was picked to finish fourth in the 2018 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Women's Lacrosse Preseason Poll.