Athletics: Women's Lacrosse

Women’s Lacrosse Season Review

Bauman, Christopher W — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:10:36 GMT

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May 2, 2013

For Immediate Release

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The Indiana Tech women’s lacrosse team completed another successful season in 2013 posting an overall record of 14-3 under the direction of first-year head coach Emily Shreeve while making their third straight trip to the NWLL Tournament championship game.

After winning the inaugural Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) regular season and tournament titles, the Warriors made a deep postseason run in the NWLL Tournament, but fell just short of capturing their second NWLL Championship, losing to Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) in the tournament finals for the second year in a row.

Tech was led this season by its All-American duo in Kendall Guthrie and Autumn McMillin. Guthrie, the NWLL Player of the Year paced the team with 72 points on 58 goals and 14 assists. She caused a team-best 20 turnovers and scooped up 71 ground balls. McMillin also had an outstanding season, fueling a Warrior attack that led the WHAC in goals per game tallying 49 goals and 14 assists.

Indiana Tech, completing its fourth season as a program, graduated its first senior class this year. The eight seniors have built the program from the ground up and have seen it grow into one of the best in the nation.

Despite the loss of their senior class, the Warriors have a solid core group of players returning, and look to be contenders for a national title once again in 2014.

For more information on Indiana Tech athletics please call the Athletic Office at 260-422-5561 ext. 2492 or visit our website at http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics

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Warriors Fall to SCAD in NWLL Championship Game

Bauman, Christopher W — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 04:35:37 GMT

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April 20, 2013

For Immediate Release

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Belleville, Ill. – In a rematch of last year’s National Women’s Lacrosse League championship game, No. 3-seed Indiana Tech and No. 1-seed Savannah College of Art & Design played for it all once again on Saturday on the campus of Lindenwood University-Belleville in Belleville, Illinois.

It took three overtime periods to decide a winner in last year’s title bout, but a 7-0 SCAD run during the second half of tonight’s matchup helped the Bees build a lead that proved to be too much of a deficit for the Warriors to overcome, eventually falling 19-12 as SCAD secured their second straight NWLL title.

Nikki Rottell scored early in the second half to get Tech within three, 9-6. However, SCAD answered with seven consecutive goals over the next ten minutes to build a ten goal lead with 16:44 left in the game.

Trailing 17-7 with less than ten minutes to play, All-Americans Kendall Guthrie and Autumn McMillin gave the Warriors new life combining for three consecutive goals. SCAD would answer again, though, led by the Championship MVP Kayla Nelson, striking for back-to-back goals to push the margin to nine.

NWLL Player of the Year Kendall Guthrie wouldn’t let the team go down without a fight, tallying two straight goals to get Tech within seven, 19-12, with 4:42 remaining, but that’s as close as the Warriors would get.

SCAD was led by Nelson, who scored an NWLL Championship record with nine goals.

Guthrie and Rottell scored four times each and picked up ten and eight ground balls, respectively, to pace the Warriors. McMillin finished with three goals and Clea Endres had one. Goaltender Ashley Elvey recorded 13 saves on the night.

Indiana Tech finished a very successful season under first-year head coach Emily Shreeve with a final record of 14-3 overall with a 6-0 mark in conference play to capture the first-ever WHAC championship.

NWLL All-Tournament Team

Tournament Most Outstanding Player -Kayla Nelson, SCAD

Alexa Burns, Aquinas

Lauren McCarty, Aquinas

Autumn McMillin, Indiana Tech

Nikki Rottell, Indiana Tech

Taylor O'Gara Robert Morris

Mary Prunte, Robert Morris

Charlotte Cutts, SCAD

Jennifer Danko, SCAD

Shaina Levin, SCAD

Kayla Nelson, SCAD

Ariana Smith, St. Andrews

Nikki Dungee, Tennessee Wesleyan

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Tech Defeats Robert Morris, Advances to NWLL Finals

Bauman, Christopher W — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:36:38 GMT

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April 19, 2013

For Immediate Release

Belleville, Ill. – The Indiana Tech women’s lacrosse team was on the wrong side of the ledger last time they took the field against Robert Morris University, a loss that ended Tech’s eight-game winning streak. However, the Warriors were able to avenge the regular season setback with a 19-14 win over the Eagles in the semifinals of the NWLL National Tournament on Friday night to advance to the championship game.

Robert Morris, the tournament’s No. 2 seed, cut a six goal deficit to three late in the contest, but senior Chelsea Olson delivered the dagger with 1:14 on the clock on a feed from Alexis DiGiovanni to put the game away.

Olson finished with a season-high four goals to help the 3rd-seeded Warriors make their third straight trip to the NWLL championship game.

The Warriors opened up a 3-0 lead midway through the first half getting a goal from Olson and two from Nikki Rottell. Ashley Elvey was sharp early making several big stops to keep Tech in front, but the Eagles were finally able to break through at the 14:32 mark.

With the Warriors ahead 5-3 and less than seven minutes remaining in the period, Autumn McMillin tallied back-to-back goals to give Tech a 7-3 lead at halftime.

McMillin struck again just over two minutes into the second half, but Robert Morris scored a pair of goals to get back within three, 8-5, with 25:49 left in the game.

Olson answered a few minutes later on a free-position shot, scoring the first of three unanswered goals to push the margin back to six.

The Eagles wouldn’t go down quietly, scoring five of the next seven goals to cut Tech’s lead to 13-10, but the Warriors countered with a run of their own. A DiGiovanni goal capped off the scoring spurt, putting Tech on top 17-11 at the 8:26 mark.

Robert Morris stayed in the game though, cashing in for two goals on a pair of Tech yellow cards and then scored an even-strength goal making it a 17-14 game with 3:40 remaining.

A big play on the defensive end by the NWLL Player of the Year Kendall Guthrie, blocking an RMU shot, swung the momentum which led to Olson’s goal to end the RMU rally.

McMillin and Rottell led the way with five goals apiece. Elvey had a huge night between the pipes coming up with 22 stops.

The Warriors will meet top-seeded Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) in the 2013 NWLL title game, a rematch of last season’s championship bout where SCAD escaped with an 18-17 overtime win. The game is set to get underway at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Apr. 20.

For more information on Indiana Tech athletics please call the Athletic Office at 260-422-5561 ext. 2492 or visit our website at http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics

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Guthrie, McMillin Named NWLL All-Americans

Bauman, Christopher W — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:01:43 GMT

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April 18, 2013

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – Indiana Tech’s Kendall Guthrie and Autumn McMillin were selected to the 2013 All-American Team announced by the National Women’s Lacrosse League on Wednesday night at the NWLL National Championship Opening Ceremonies and Banquet. The awarded athletes were nominated and voted on by the NWLL All-American Committee, comprised of select coaches from the league.

“I am very proud of both of our girls that were named First Team All-Americans,” said Warrior head coach Emily Shreeve. “They both are excellent players and have made a positive impact on both our team, and the whole league.”

Guthrie, who was also recently named the WHAC Offensive Player of the Year, added to her already highly decorated season by being named the NWLL Player of the Year.

“Both myself, and the other coaches in the NWLL felt Kendall was the best suited student-athlete for Player of the Year,” Shreeve added. “She is a player who can play any position across the field equally well. She also has a passion for the game, and a drive to succeed that is unmatched. This determination, backed with her athletic abilities, made her a clear winner for this award.”

The three-time All-NWLL honoree led the team to a 10-2 record during the regular season with a perfect 6-0 mark in conference play to capture the first-ever WHAC championship. The junior midfielder followed it up by guiding the Warriors to back-to-back postseason wins to claim the WHAC tournament title as well.

Guthrie, Indiana Tech’s all-time leader in points and goals, has recorded a team-best 60 points on 49 goals and 11 assists so far this season. She registered a season-high nine points in Tech’s 24-7 win over Siena Heights University scoring six times. Guthrie also leads the team with 43 ground balls.

McMillin, also a three-time All-NWLL selection, had another terrific season for the Warriors. The junior standout fueled a Tech attack that led the WHAC in goals per game tallying 38 goals and 13 assists. After the Warriors fell behind against Siena Heights in the WHAC tournament quarterfinals, McMillin took over scoring seven goals to propel Tech to a comeback win.

The third-seeded Warriors (12-2, 6-0 WHAC) will open national tournament play this afternoon against No. 6-seed St. Andrews University (9-8, 3-1 AAC) at Lindenwood University-Belleville in Belleville, Illinois.

For a complete tournament bracket click here

To see the official NWLL release click here

For more information on Indiana Tech athletics please call the Athletic Office at 260-422-5561 ext. 2492 or visit our website at http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics

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Warriors Roll Past St. Andrews in NWLL Quarterfinals

Bauman, Christopher W — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:46:18 GMT

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April 18, 2013

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Belleville, Ill. – The No. 3-seeded Indiana Tech women’s lacrosse team went on an 11-1 run to close out the first half against No. 6-seed St. Andrews University on their way to a dominant 24-5 victory in the quarterfinals of the NWLL National Tournament on Thursday afternoon.

Alexis DiGiovanni and Kendall Guthrie, the NWLL Player of the Year, scored four goals apiece to lead the Warriors.

DiGiovanni got Tech on the board first, scoring less than a minute into the game, but St. Andrews evened the score at the 25:45 mark of the first half. DiGiovanni answered right back for the Warriors, sparking a quick 5-0 scoring spurt by Tech capped off with a goal from Clea Endres at the 22:58 mark to increase the advantage to 6-1.

Back-to-back goals by the Knights narrowed the deficit to three, but All-Americans Autumn McMillin and Guthrie tallied the first two of nine unanswered Tech goals to boost the Warrior lead to 15-3 with 9:05 remaining in the half. St. Andrews got one goal back a few minutes later, but Guthrie and DiGiovanni found the back of the net in the closing moments of the half to give the Warriors a commanding 17-4 lead at the break.

With the Warriors in full control, they would net the first seven goals of the second half before the Knights were finally able to break through with 1:46 left in the game.

McMillin and Tayler Campbell finished with three goals each while Audrea Castaneda and Nikki Rottell followed with two apiece.

Indiana Tech returns to the field tomorrow for the NWLL National Tournament semifinals.

For more information on Indiana Tech athletics please call the Athletic Office at 260-422-5561 ext. 2492 or visit our website at http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics

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NWLL Releases 2013 Championship Bracket

Bauman, Christopher W — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:06:08 GMT

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April 16, 2013

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The National Women’s Lacrosse League has released the 2013 NWLL National Tournament bracket and No. 3-seed Indiana Tech will meet No. 6-seed St. Andrews University on Thursday, Apr. 18 in the tournament quarterfinals.

Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) earned the No. 1 seed and Robert Morris University landed the No. 2 seed. After Indiana Tech, Aquinas College was next to round out the top-four seeds. Midland University was the fifth seed, St. Andrews the sixth, Emmanuel College the seventh and Tennessee Wesleyan College the eighth and final spot.

St. Andrews finished the regular season with a 9-8 record and was the Appalachian Athletic Conference regular season champions. The Knights feature the AAC’s Player of the Year in junior Catherine Lovallo. Lovallo has scored 66 goals this season and has added eight assists.

Indiana Tech will enter the game with a 12-2 record and is fresh off winning the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference tournament championship, as well as the regular season title. The Warriors feature their own player of the year in junior Kendall Guthrie who was recently honored as the WHAC Offensive Player of the Year. Guthrie led the team with 49 goals and had 11 assists.

Tech defeated St. Andrews 21-16 in their only meeting during the regular season. The Warriors overcame a one-goal halftime deficit by outscoring the Knights 11-5 over the final 30 minutes of the contest.

The NWLL National Tournament quarterfinal matchup between the Warriors and Knights is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. CST at Lindenwood University-Belleville in Belleville, Illinois.

2013 NWLL National Tournament Schedule

Thursday, April 18th, 2013

G1 - #5 Midland vs. #4 Aquinas, Noon

G2 - #6 St. Andrews vs. #3 Indiana Tech, 2:30 p.m.

G3 - #7 Emmanuel vs. #2 Robert Morris, 5:00 p.m.

G4 - #8 Tennessee Wesleyan vs. #1 SCAD, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 19th, 2013

G5 - LG4 vs. LG2, Noon

G6 - LG1 vs. LG3, 2:30 p.m.

G7 - WG4 vs. WG2, 5:00 p.m.

G8 - WG1 vs. WG3, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 20th, 2013

G9 - LG5 vs. LG6 (for 7th Place), 10:30 a.m.

G10 - WG5 vs. WG6 (for 5th Place), 1:00 p.m.

G11 - LG7 vs. LG8 (for 3rd), 3:30 p.m.

G12 - WG7 vs. WG8 Championship, 6:00 p.m.

To see the official NWLL release click here

For more information on Indiana Tech athletics please call the Athletic Office at 260-422-5561 ext. 2492 or visit our website at http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics

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Guthrie Named WHAC Offensive Player of the Year

Bauman, Christopher W — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:37:19 GMT

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April 11, 2013

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference has announced its women’s lacrosse postseason awards and Indiana Tech junior Kendall Guthrie headlined the honors by being named the WHAC Offensive Player of the Year.

In addition to her offensive player of the year accolades, Guthrie was named to the All-Conference First Team. Joining her was classmate Autumn McMillin on the First Team while six Warriors were selected to the All-Conference Honorable Mention Team.

Guthrie and McMillin helped lead the Warriors to the first-ever WHAC regular season and tournament championship, finishing the season with an unblemished record in conference play. The junior duo has fueled the WHAC’s top offense as the Warriors paced the league in goals per game with 17.1.

Guthrie, Indiana Tech’s all-time record holder in points and goals, has recorded a team-best 60 points on 49 goals and 11 assists so far this season. She had a season-high nine points in Tech’s 24-7 win over Siena Heights University scoring six times. Guthrie also led the team with 43 ground balls. Meanwhile, McMillin has found the back of the net 38 times and handed out 13 helpers. She had two eight point games, both against Siena Heights. In the meeting on Apr. 11 in the WHAC Tournament semifinals, she helped spark the comeback scoring seven goals.

Named to the Honorable Mention All-Conference Team were Alexis DiGiovanni, Nikki Rottell, Holly Holod, Delaney McIntyre, Nicole Moffat, and Ashley Elvey. DiGiovanni emerged as one of the team’s top scoring threats this season with 28 goals and adding 14 assists. In her final season, Rottell has scored 23 times and dished out eight assists. Holod capped off her spectacular career with 19 goals and 18 assists.

McIntyre, Moffat, and Elvey anchored the Tech defense, which ranked first in the WHAC in goals against average and caused turnovers. McIntyre had 11 ground balls and 10 forced turnovers while Moffat had six ground balls and one forced turnover. Elvey was outstanding in goal for the Warriors this season allowing the fewest goals against average among goaltenders with more than two games played and had the highest save percentage at .431.

Senior Clea Endres was named to the Champions of Character Team for best representing the five core values of the NAIA’s Champions of Character initiative – integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership.

The Warriors were the top academic team in the conference placing seven student-athletes on the WHAC All-Academic Team. Those earning the honor were Audrea Castaneda, Ashley Elvey, Clea Endres, Kendall Guthrie, Nicole Moffat, Chelsea Olson, and Nikki Rottell. To qualify, an athlete must achieve a 3.25 or better GPA and be a junior or above in academic standing.

To see the official WHAC release visit http://www.whac.net/article/2437.php

For more information on Indiana Tech athletics please call the Athletic Office at 260-422-5561 ext. 2492 or visit our website at http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics

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Tech Holds off Aquinas to Claim WHAC Tournament Title

Bauman, Christopher W — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:49:05 GMT

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April 13, 2013

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The top-seeded Indiana Tech women’s lacrosse team held off a late charge by 2nd-seeded Aquinas College 14-13 to capture the 2013 Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Tournament championship on Saturday night at Warrior Field.

Aquinas nearly erased a late three-goal deficit, scoring twice in 18 seconds to cut the Warrior lead to one with 45 ticks left on the clock. The Saints gained control of the ensuing draw, but the WHAC Offensive Player of the Year Kendall Guthrie made the biggest defensive play of the game causing a turnover to give Tech possession and allow them to run out the clock.

In addition to their tournament title, Indiana Tech (12-2, 6-0 WHAC) also won the regular season championship after finishing the year unbeaten in conference play to earn the league’s automatic bid to the NWLL national tournament.

Aquinas (12-5, 4-2 WHAC) took the early lead in the game after Liza Flewelling found Haley Jacob for the score. Following a Tech goal by Alexis DiGiovanni, AQ’s Lauren McCarty answered with a pair of goals to give the Saints a 3-1 advantage with 19:26 remaining in the first half.

Guthrie would lead the Warriors on a big run though, scoring three times as part of a 6-1 run to pull in front 7-4 at the 7:20 mark of the first half.

McCarty found the back of the net for the third time of the night a couple minutes later to narrow the deficit to two, but DiGiovanni ripped one past the DU netminder just before halftime to give the Warriors an 8-5 advantage at the break.

The teams went back and forth through the first 15 minutes of the second half, each squad responding to the other after a goal. Tech led by three, 11-8, with less than 13 minutes to play until Aquinas’ Alexandra Burns and Kati Rogers tallied back-to-back goals to get the Saints within one.

Aquinas would keep it close the rest of the way and with the Warrior lead at two in the final two minutes of play, DiGiovanni delivered what looked to be the knockout punch, putting Tech ahead 14-11 with 1:32 on the clock.

However, the Saints had one last run in them. Less than 30 seconds later, McCarty buried a shot to give Aquinas new life, and then just 18 seconds after that Flewelling dished the ball to McCarty again who put home her seventh goal of the game making it a one score game.

McCarty finished the night with nine points, adding two assists to her seven goals, to lead the Saints. Flewelling followed with seven points, recording two goals and five assists. Bre Stockall, the WHAC Defensive Player of the Year, made 11 saves.

DiGiovanni paced the Warriors with a team-high five goals and one assist. Guthrie chipped in three goals and Holly Holod handed out three helpers. Ashley Elvey had an outstanding night between the pipes recording 15 saves.

The National Women’s Lacrosse League national tournament begins on Thursday, Apr. 18 at Lindenwood University-Belleville in Belleville, Illinois.

For more information on Indiana Tech athletics please call the Athletic Office at 260-422-5561 ext. 2492 or visit our website at http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics

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Huge Second Half Propels Tech to WHAC Semifinal Win

Bauman, Christopher W — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 02:37:55 GMT

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April 11, 2013

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Adrian, Mich. – The top-seeded Indiana Tech women’s lacrosse team overcame a slow start to defeat 4th-seeded Siena Heights University 20-12 in Thursday night’s WHAC tournament semifinal matchup at O’Laughlin Stadium in Adrian, Michigan.

The Warriors trailed by one at halftime, but outscored the Saints 13-4 over the final 30 minutes to advance to the WHAC championship game.

Tech got off to a slow start in a game that was originally scheduled to be played in Fort Wayne, but had to be moved due to the field conditions. The Saints took advantage and jumped on top of the Warriors 3-0 less than five minutes into the contest.

Siena Heights (1-13, 0-6 WHAC) continued to pile it on early extending the margin to 6-2 at the 19:31 mark.

Autumn McMillin ignited a spark for the Warriors though, scoring the first of five straight goals for Tech. McMillin capped off the 5-0 run with her second goal of the night to give the Warriors their first lead of the game 7-6 with 7:39 remaining in the half.

SHU’s Erin Kehn leveled the score a few minutes later, and Sabrina Snow would sneak a shot past Tech goalie Ashley Elvey in the closing seconds to give the Saints an 8-7 edge at the break.

Indiana Tech turned it on though in the second half, charging out of the gates with six unanswered goals to pull in front 13-8 with 24:35 left in the game.

The Saints had one last run in them, tallying back-to-back goals to trim the deficit to three with 20 minutes still on the clock. However, the Warriors would dash their hopes of a comeback getting goals from Audrea Castaneda, McMillin, Tayler Campbell, and Kendall Guthrie over the next ten minutes to put the game out of reach.

McMillin took over in the second half, scoring five of her seven goals in the final period. She also had one assist and a team-high four ground balls. Guthrie followed with five goals while Holly Holod and Campbell chipped in two apiece. Elvey finished the night with eight saves.

Erin Kehn paced the Siena Heights with five goals and netminder Vanessa Wallace recorded 13 saves.

The Warriors (11-2, 6-0 WHAC) will host 2nd-seeded Aquinas College in the WHAC championship game on Saturday, Apr. 13 at 7 p.m.

For more information on Indiana Tech athletics please call the Athletic Office at 260-422-5561 ext. 2492 or visit our website at http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics

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Women’s Lacrosse WHAC Semifinal Game Moved to Siena Heights

Bauman, Christopher W — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:15:53 GMT

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April 11, 2013

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The Indiana Tech women’s lacrosse game scheduled for tonight, Apr. 11, at Warrior Field has been moved to Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan due to unplayable field conditions.

Game time for tonight’s WHAC tournament semifinal contest will still be at 7 p.m.

If the Warriors win at Siena Heights, they will return home to host the WHAC championship game on Saturday, Apr. 13 at 7 p.m. against the winner of the Aquinas College and Davenport University matchup.

For more information on Indiana Tech athletics please call the Athletic Office at 260-422-5561 ext. 2492 or visit our website at http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics

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Tech Stays at No. 3 in Final Regular Season Poll

Bauman, Christopher W — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:48:12 GMT

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April 8, 2013

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The sixth and final regular season National Women’s Lacrosse League (NWLL) Coaches’ Poll has been released and everything remained the same as the week five edition with Indiana Tech holding down the No. 3 spot.

Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) finished the regular season in the No. 1 slot followed by Shorter University. Robert Morris University and Aquinas College rounded out the top-5.

The Warriors wrapped up the regular season on Tuesday night with a loss at Robert Morris, which snapped Tech’s eight game winning streak. However, the Warriors earned an automatic bid to the national tournament by claiming the WHAC championship after finishing the regular season with a perfect 6-0 mark in league play.

Junior Kendall Guthrie is the top scorer for Indiana Tech with 41 goals and 11 assists. Classmate Autumn McMillin and Alexis DiGiovanni follow with 31 and 23 goals respectively. Senior captain Holly Holod is team leader in assists with 15.

Delaney McIntyre, Nicole Moffat, and Emily Bell anchor a defense that has allowed the fewest goals against average in the conference. Netminder Ashley Elvey has made 98 saves this season and owns one of the best save percentages in the WHAC at .430.

Indiana Tech (10-2, 6-0 WHAC) will open postseason play against Siena Heights University in the WHAC Tournament Semifinals on Thursday, Apr. 11 beginning at 7 p.m. at Warrior Field. The Warriors swept the season series against the Saints, winning 26-15 and 24-7.

To see the complete NWLL Top 10 rankings click here

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Tech Drops Regular Season Finale to Robert Morris

Bauman, Christopher W — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:29:12 GMT

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April 9, 2013

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Chicago, Ill. – The Indiana Tech women’s lacrosse team had its eight game winning streak snapped on the final night of the regular season on Tuesday night falling to Robert Morris University 18-14.

Back-to-back goals by Nikki Rottell and Kendall Guthrie got the 3rd ranked Warriors within three with 8:51 remaining in the game, but No. 4 Robert Morris capitalized on an extra-man opportunity a few seconds later and held on to defeat Tech.

Rottell and Autumn McMillin had four points each to lead the Warriors, scoring three times and handing out an assist apiece.

Clea Endres scored less than a minute into the game, but the Eagles responded with three straight goals to take a lead that they would never surrender.

Tech trailed 10-6 with less than four minutes to play in the first half, but Alexa Winter found the back of the net at the 3:25 mark and McMillin scored on a free position shot less than a minute later to narrow the deficit to two. However, RMU’s Mary Prunte notched one of her three goals on the evening just before halftime to give the Eagles an 11-8 lead at the break.

Robert Morris (12-2) carried the momentum over into the second half scoring the first two goals of the period to boost their margin to five, their largest lead of the game.

The two teams traded blows through the first 20 minutes of the half until goals by Rottell and Guthrie cut the RMU lead to three with 8:51 on the clock. Shortly after that though, the Eagles scored on a free position shot to push the deficit back to four. Even though Rottell tallied another goal for the Warriors, the Eagles would shutout Tech over the final 6:45 of the contest to hang on for the win.

Rottell added a team-high four ground balls to her three goals while Guthrie and Winter scored two times each. Ashley Elvey finished the night with eight saves.

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Warriors Finish Undefeated in WHAC Play

Bauman, Christopher W — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 03:55:07 GMT

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April 5, 2013

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – A day after clinching their first WHAC championship, the Indiana tech women’s lacrosse team sent their seniors out with a win in their final regular season home game defeating Siena Heights University 24-7 to cap off the season unbeaten in conference play.

The win improved the Warriors to 10-1 on the year and a perfect 6-0 in the WHAC while Siena Heights dropped to 1-11 and 0-5 in league play.

Indiana Tech held a special ceremony at halftime for their eight seniors who have been with the program since its inaugural season in 2010. Audrea Castaneda, Ashley Elvey, Clea Endres, Holly Holod, Delaney McIntyre, Nicole Moffat, Chelsea Olson, and Nikki Rottell were honored for all of their hard work and commitment in building the program into what it is today.

Siena Heights notched the first goal of the game, but Rottell, Kendall Guthrie, and Bobbi Mills led the Warriors on a 5-0 run.

The Saints regrouped though and scored three of the next four goals to climb back within two, 6-4, at the 14:38 mark.

However, it was all Warriors from that point on as Autumn McMillin tallied her second goal of the night to start a string of six unanswered goals by Tech to end the half and take a 12-4 lead into halftime.

Alexis DiGiovanni assisted on back-to-back goals by Rottell and Guthrie in the first minute of the second half, pushing the Warrior lead to double digits, and Tech would cruise to the victory.

Guthrie scored six goals for the second time this season and added three assists to lead the way. Rottell and McMillin followed with five and four goals respectively. Mills beat the SHU netminder three times for a season-high in goals and DiGiovanni dished out four assists.

McIntyre, Moffat, and Emily Bell anchored a very good Tech defense that forced Siena Heights into 22 turnovers on the night. Bell picked up four ground balls and McIntyre finished with three. Elvey had a great game between the pipes making six saves.

The WHAC champs will welcome Siena Heights back to Warrior Field on Thursday, Apr. 11 for the first round of the inaugural conference tournament.

For more information on Indiana Tech athletics please call the Athletic Office at 260-422-5561 ext. 2492 or visit our website at http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics

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Warriors Clinch WHAC Title with win over Aquinas

Bauman, Christopher W — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:44:05 GMT

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April 4, 2013

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The Indiana Tech women’s lacrosse team clinched their first Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference regular season championship following a 13-11 win over Aquinas College on Thursday night.

The Warriors came charging out of the gates, stunning the red-hot Saints, who entered the contest having won seven straight. By the time Aquinas got settled in, the deficit proved to be too much to overcome.

Indiana Tech (9-1, 5-0 WHAC) also earned the No. 1 seed and will host the first round of the inaugural WHAC Tournament.

Tech jumped all over Aquinas (8-4, 2-2 WHAC) early, as senior Nikki Rottell scored three times to help give the Warriors an 8-1 lead midway through the first half.

Aquinas’ Alexandra Burns scored two of the next three goals to narrow the deficit to six, 9-3, with 6:16 remaining in the period. Back-to-back goals though by Kendall Guthrie and Holly Holod gave the Warriors their largest lead of the night.

In the closing seconds of the half, AQ’s Lauren McCarty made an incredible shot to make it an 11-4 game at the break.

The teams traded goals a couple times to begin the second half before the momentum began to shift towards the visiting Saints.

After Holod’s third goal of the game at the 15:42 mark to put Tech in front 13-6, the Saints tallied four unanswered goals during a seven minute span to get within three.

However, the Tech defense stepped up and shut down Aquinas for nearly eight minutes before the Saints were able to tack on one final goal on a free position shot in the final minute.

Holod and Rottell scored three goals apiece to lead the Warriors. Holod also finished with three assists and five ground balls. Goaltender Ashley Elvey had a huge game making 15 saves.

McCarty paced the Saints with three goals while Courtney Wheelock handed out four assists. Netminder Breanne Stockall ended the night with 12 saves.

Up next, Indiana Tech will host Siena Heights University on Friday, Apr. 5 in their final home game of the regular season and will honor their seniors with a special Senior Night presentation. Game time is schedule for 7 p.m.

For more information on Indiana Tech athletics please call the Athletic Office at 260-422-5561 ext. 2492 or visit our website at http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics

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Strong First Half Carries Tech Past Davenport

Bauman, Christopher W — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 02:39:57 GMT

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – When Indiana Tech and Davenport University met earlier this season, the game came down to the final seconds as the Warriors prevailed 14-13. It was a different story on Wednesday night, though, as Tech took control early and never let up to earn a key conference win.

The Warriors held a 7-4 lead midway through the first half before scoring the final four goals of the period en route to the 20-12 victory.

Kendall Guthrie led the charge with a season-high six goals and adding one assist.

Four different Warriors scored in the first five minutes as Tech built a 4-1 advantage, but the Panthers settled in and kept it close through the first 15 minutes. However, Clea Endres beat the DU keeper at the 12:43 mark to spark a 4-0 Warrior run to end the half giving Tech an 11-4 edge into halftime.

Guthrie continued the scoring early in the second period boosting the Warrior lead to eight, but the momentum began to shift over the next ten minutes with Davenport tallying four of the next five goals narrowing the deficit to five, 13-8, with 14:35 remaining.

The Panthers would never get any closer though as Alexis DiGiovanni, Guthrie, and Aubri Hazen answered with goals to put the game out of reach.

Autumn McMillin notched three goals and three assists while DiGiovanni, Hazen, and Alexa Winter scored two times each. Ashley Elvey finished the night with seven saves.

The Warriors (8-1, 4-0 WHAC) have a chance to clinch the WHAC regular season championship tomorrow night when they host the red-hot Aquinas College Saints at 5 p.m.

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Women’s Lacrosse Maintains Position in NWLL Coaches’ Poll

Bauman, Christopher W — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 02:38:02 GMT

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – There was no movement in the top four positions of the week five National Women’s Lacrosse League Coaches’ Poll, announced on Monday, as Indiana Tech held steady at No. 3.

Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) is still holding down the No. 1 slot while Shorter University remained at No. 2 and Robert Morris University at No. 4. Aquinas College moved up one spot to round out the top five.

The Warriors are currently riding a five game winning streak, which includes three wins over Top 10 teams. Most recently, Tech defeated No. 6 St. Andrews University 21-16 and No. 9 Tennessee Wesleyan College 15-6.

Kendall Guthrie and Autumn McMillin are the leading scorers for the Warriors with 25 and 20 goals, respectively, while Guthrie also paces the team in ground balls and caused turnovers. Holly Holod has handed out a team-best nine assists to go along with her 11 goals.

Indiana Tech begins a stretch of three conference games in three days on Wednesday, Apr. 3 when they welcome Davenport University to Warrior Field. Game time is set for 5 p.m.

To see the complete NWLL Top 10 rankings click here

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Tech Picks up Pair of Wins over Weekend

Bauman, Christopher W — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:14:49 GMT

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Athens, Tenn. – The Indiana Tech women’s lacrosse team improved their winning streak to five games following a 21-16 win over St. Andrews University on Saturday and a 15-6 victory at Tennessee Wesleyan College on Sunday.

The Warriors trailed St. Andrews 6-1 just over ten minutes into the game, but Kendall Guthrie helped lead a 4-0 run with a pair of goals to narrow the deficit to one. However, St. Andrews would maintain the lead at halftime by a slim 11-10 margin.

Tech came out of the break on fire, scoring four straight times to take a lead they would not surrender. Holly Holod took advantage of a man-up opportunity to tie the game to begin the scoring run and Autumn McMillin capped it off with goal at the 25:56 mark to put the Warriors on top 14-11.

The Knights rallied to get within one, but three more second half goals from McMillin helped hold off the charge.

McMillin finished the game with six goals and one assist to lead the Warriors. Alexis DiGiovanni and Guthrie had three goals apiece while Holod had two goals and three assists. Ashley Elvey made six saves on the day.

Indiana Tech was right back in action the next day against Tennessee Wesleyan. The game was tied 2-2 early before the Warriors scored six consecutive times to break it open. After holding a 10-3 edge at halftime, Tech outscored the Bulldogs 5-3 in the second half to secure the win.

Ten different players scored for the Warriors led by DiGiovanni who ended the game with three goals and two assists. Kelly Bose grabbed a team-high three ground balls and caused five turnovers. Elvey had a big day between the pipes making 12 saves.

Up next the Warriors (7-1, 3-0 WHAC) will host three straight WHAC contests beginning with Davenport University on Apr. 3 at 5 p.m.

For more information on Indiana Tech athletics please call the Athletic Office at 260-422-5561 ext. 2492 or visit our website at http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics

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Women’s Lacrosse Remains at No. 3 in NWLL Coaches’ Poll

Bauman, Christopher W — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:52:23 GMT

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The Indiana Tech women’s lacrosse team remained at No. 3 in the Week 3 edition of the National Women’s Lacrosse League (NWLL) Coaches’ Poll, announced on Monday.

The top-3 held steady with Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) at No. 1 followed by Shorter University at and Indiana Tech. The sole movement in this week’s poll was Robert Morris University gaining fourth place in the ranks and St. Andrews University fell to No. 5.

The Warriors posted a 3-1 record this past week. After falling at Grand Valley State University, Tech reeled off three straight wins, including a 20-0 shutout victory over Franklin College in their home opener on Sunday. It was the first shutout in the team’s four-year history.

Kendall Guthrie leads the team with 20 goals scored this season followed by Autumn McMillin with 13 and Alexis DiGiovanni with 11. Guthrie also paces the team with 20 ground balls and Clea Endres has forced a team-high eight turnovers.

The Warriors will head to Athens, Tennessee to take on St. Andrews University on Saturday, Mar. 23 before facing off against Tennessee Wesleyan College on Sunday, Mar. 24.

To see the complete NWLL Top 10 rankings click here

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Warriors Make History in Home Opener Against Franklin

Bauman, Christopher W — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:14:50 GMT

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The Indiana Tech women’s lacrosse team made history in Sunday’s home opener against Franklin College. The Warriors defeated Franklin 20-0 to record the first shutout in the program’s four-year history.

It was the third straight win for the Warriors, who improved their season record to 5-1, while first-year program Franklin dropped to 0-1.

Five different players combined to score eight times in the first eight minutes of the contest. Meanwhile, the Warriors played lockdown defense, denying the visiting Grizzlies of anything on their offensive end.

After taking a 15-0 lead into halftime, Indiana Tech would tack on five more goals in the second half en route to the 20-0 victory.

Alexis DiGiovanni scored four goals to lead the Warriors. Clea Endres and Kendall Guthrie scored three times each while Holly Holod recorded two goals and two assists. Toree Murphy also added her first goal of the season. In addition to her goal and two assists, Alexa Winter grabbed a team-high five ground balls and Ashlee Barwick caused three turnovers.

The Warriors will head to Athens, Tennessee to take on St. Andrews University on Saturday, Mar. 23 before facing off against Tennessee Wesleyan College on Sunday, Mar. 24.

For more information on Indiana Tech athletics please call the Athletic Office at 260-422-5561 ext. 2492 or visit our website at http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics

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Tech Remains Perfect in WHAC with win at Aquinas

Bauman, Christopher W — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:47:33 GMT

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Grand Rapids, Mich. – The Indiana Tech women’s lacrosse team remained unbeaten in Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference play with a 13-11 win at Aquinas College on Saturday.

The Warriors moved to 4-1 overall and 3-0 in the WHAC while Aquinas slipped to 1-3 and 0-1 in league play.

Tech went up 1-0 at the 27:10 mark when Audrea Castaneda found Holly Holod for the goal, but the Saints pulled ahead 3-1 scoring three consecutive times over the next 10 minutes.

The Warriors would go on a run of their own, scoring four of the next five goals capped off with a strike from Aubrie Hazen to give Tech a 5-4 lead with 9:27 remaining in the opening half.

Aquinas continued to play tough though and would battle back to take a 7-6 lead at halftime.

The Warrior defense, led by Nicole Moffat and Kelly Bose, helped swing the momentum early in the second half, causing a big turnover which led to Hazen’s second goal of the afternoon and tied the score. The goal was the first of five straight for the Warriors, who built an 11-7 advantage midway through the second half.

Tech maintained its lead the rest of the way and following Kendall Guthrie’s fourth goal of game, went up 13-9 with 3:15 left to play.

Aquinas countered with a score just over a minute later, but Ashley Elvey came up big for Tech down the stretch making several huge saves to help seal the win.

Guthrie continued her hot start scoring four more goals to lead Indiana Tech while Hazen followed with three. Nikki Rottell added two goals and one assist.

Up next, the Warriors return to Fort Wayne to host Franklin College in their home opener on Sunday, Mar. 17 beginning at 2 p.m.

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Warriors Bounce Back with 26-15 Win at Siena Heights

Bauman, Christopher W — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 03:31:48 GMT

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Adrian, Mich. – Following its first loss of the season earlier this week, the Indiana Tech women’s lacrosse team got back in the win column with a 26-15 victory over conference foe Siena Heights University on Friday night.

Siena Heights held a 13-10 advantage at halftime, but the Warriors blew past the Saints in the second half, outscoring the home team 16-2 to stay perfect in WHAC play.

The game was tied 8-8 midway through the first half, but back-to-back Tech goals by Kendall Guthrie and Autumn McMillin put the Warriors in front with 7:18 to play in the period.

Siena Heights (1-6, 0-2 WHAC) finished the half strong though scoring five straight goals over the final five minutes to take a 13-10 lead into halftime.

The Warriors came out of the break on fire scoring seven unanswered goals, including three from Alexis DiGiovanni, to pull ahead for good.

The Saints responded with a pair of goals to trim the deficit to two, 17-15, at the 18:44 mark. However, DiGiovanni scored three more goals to help Tech close out the game on a 9-0 run to come away with the win.

Eight different Warriors found the back of the net, but DiGiovanni paced the team with a 10-point performance scoring six goals and adding four assists. McMillin also finished the night with six goals while handing out two assists. Guthrie tallied five goals and Alexa Winter chipped in four.

Kelly Bose scooped up a team-best four groundballs and Ashley Elvey made eight saves in goal for Tech.

The Warriors (3-1, 2-0 WHAC) wrap up their three-game road trip on Saturday, Mar. 16 with a conference clash against the Saints of Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Game time is set for 1 p.m.

For more information on Indiana Tech athletics please call the Athletic Office at 260-422-5561 ext. 2492 or visit our website at http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics

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Warriors Suffer First Setback of Season at GVSU

Bauman, Christopher W — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:49:46 GMT

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Allendale, Mich. – The Indiana Tech women’s lacrosse team suffered its first loss of the season, falling to Grand Valley State University 20-5 on a snowy Tuesday night at the Laker Lacrosse Stadium.

Grand Valley State (2-2) jumped out to a 3-0 lead less than three minutes into the game, but back-to-back goals from Kendall Guthrie and Lauren Allard trimmed the deficit to one with 22:52 remaining in the opening half.

However, the Lakers would end the period on an 8-1 scoring run to take an 11-3 advantage into halftime on their way to the victory.

Guthrie recorded two goals and three groundballs while Clea Endres grabbed four groundballs and forced two turnovers. Goalie Ashley Elvey finished the night with eight saves.

The Warriors (2-1, 1-0 WHAC) continue their road trip in Adrian, Michigan on Friday, Mar. 15 against conference opponent Siena Heights University. Game time is set for 7 p.m.

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Guthrie Named NWLL Player of the Week

Bauman, Christopher W — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:08:15 GMT

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – Indiana Tech junior Kendall Guthrie has been named the National Women’s Lacrosse League Player of the Week.

Guthrie led the Warriors to a 14-13 victory over Davenport University in the first-ever Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference women’s lacrosse game last Saturday. The standout midfielder from Lake Oswego, Oregon scored a team-high four goals and was a threat in all aspects of the game.

Through the first two games this season, Guthrie leads the team with six goals and four groundballs.

Indiana Tech (2-0, 1-0 WHAC) is back in action tonight at Grand Valley State University beginning at 7 p.m.

To see the official NWLL release click here

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Tech Holds at No. 3 in NWLL Coaches’ Poll

Bauman, Christopher W — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:47:22 GMT

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The Indiana Tech women’s lacrosse team held steady at No. 3 in the week two edition of the National Women’s Lacrosse League (NWLL) Coaches’ Poll, announced on Tuesday.

Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) took over sole possession at the top of the rankings followed by Shorter University at No. 2. After Indiana Tech at No. 3, Robert Morris University and St. Andrews University tied for the No. 4 spot to round out the top-5.

The Warriors (2-0, 1-0 WHAC) picked up their second win of the season last Saturday, defeating Davenport University 14-13 in the first-ever Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference game. Kendall Guthrie had four goals to pace the team while Autumn McMillin tallied three.

Indiana Tech is back in action tonight at Grand Valley State University beginning at 7 p.m.

To see the complete NWLL Top 10 rankings click here

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Women’s Lacrosse No. 3 in Week 1 NWLL Coaches Poll

Bauman, Christopher W — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:12:13 GMT

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The Indiana Tech women’s lacrosse team came in at No. 3 in the first regular season National Women’s Lacrosse League (NWLL) Coaches’ Poll, announced on Monday.

Shorter University and Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) tied at the top of the poll followed by Indiana Tech. Aquinas College and Robert Morris University rounded out the top five.

First-year Head Coach Emily Shreeve led her Warriors onto the field for the first time last Saturday against McKendree University and came away with her first career victory, defeating the Bearcats 17-6. Twelve different players scored for the Warriors. Leading the way were Holly Holod and Aubri Hazen with two goals and one assist each.

Indiana Tech returns to action on Thursday, Mar. 7 in Chicago, Illinois for a non-conference game against Robert Morris beginning at 7 p.m.

To see the complete NWLL Coaches' Poll click here

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Warriors Hold Off Davenport Late Rally to Win 14-13

Bauman, Christopher W — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 03:15:08 GMT

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Grand Rapids, Mich. – The No. 3 Indiana Tech women’s lacrosse team escaped with a 14-13 victory over Davenport University in Saturday night’s Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference opener.

The Warriors (2-0, 1-0 WHAC) held a five goal lead with less than ten minutes to play, but four unanswered goals by the No. 10 Panthers cut the Tech lead to one. Davenport got off a shot just before the final horn but it was blocked by the Warriors to preserve the win.

Kendall Guthrie had four goals to lead the way for the Warriors while Autumn McMillin scored three times.

Seniors Clea Endres and Holly Holod helped get the Warriors out to an early 6-1 advantage tallying two goals apiece.

Davenport (5-2, 0-1 WHAC) fought back scoring four of the next five goals to narrow the gap to 7-5 with 9:55 remaining in the first half.

Freshman Alexa Winter notched her second goal of the season to push the lead back to two, but DU’s Kaitlyn Lowden found the back of the net just seconds before halftime to make it an 8-6 Warrior lead at the break.

The Panthers got within one in the first minute of the second half, but McMillin would strike back with three consecutive goals.

Tech extended their lead to 12-7, but the home team refused to go away easily, responding with two straight goals to get within three with 20:29 to play in the game. Guthrie beat the DU keeper seconds later though and would tack on another goal at the 13:24 mark to put the Warriors on top 14-9.

After a span of five scoreless minutes, Davenport would have one last rally in them scoring four times over the next three and a half minutes to close the deficit to just one, 14-13.

At the 3:35 mark, Nikki Rottell had a chance to add an insurance goal for the Warriors on a free position shot, but DU’s goalie made the save followed by another big stop on a shot by Guthrie to keep the lead at one. In the closing seconds, Lowden got off a potential game-tying shot, but it was blocked by the Tech defense.

Guthrie added a team-high three groundballs to her four goals. Rottell and Bobbi Mills also contributed goals for Tech. Senior netminder Ashley Elvey finished the night with 11 saves.

Davenport was led by Kaitlyn Lowden and Tara Pluger with five goals each.

The Warriors return to action on Tuesday, Mar. 12 in Allendale, Michigan for a non-conference game against Grand Valley State University beginning at 7 p.m.

For more information on Indiana Tech athletics please call the Athletic Office at 260-422-5561 ext. 2492 or visit our website at http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics

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Warriors Win Season Opener at McKendree

Bauman, Christopher W — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:20:12 GMT

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Lebanon, Ill. – Indiana Tech Head Coach Emily Shreeve got her coaching career started off right with a season opening 17-6 win at McKendree University on Saturday.

The game featured another storyline as well with Coach Shreeve coaching against former North Carroll High School teammate Brittany Poist, who is the head coach of the first-year program at McKendree.

Junior Kendall Guthrie put Tech on top quickly though, scoring the first goal just 15 seconds into the contest. Midway through the first half, the Warriors held a 6-1 lead.

McKendree capitalized on a free position shot to cut the deficit to four, but the Warriors would end the period with six unanswered goals, including one by senior Clea Endres with only four seconds before the horn.

Alexis DiGiovanni took advantage of a man-up opportunity early in the second half to extend Tech’s lead to 13-2. Guthrie followed a few minutes later with her second strike of the day as the Warriors cruised to the victory.

The Warriors had a balanced attack getting goals from 12 different players. Holly Holod and Aubri Hazen finished with two goals and one assist each. Nikki Rottell and Autumn McMillin also tallied two goals apiece. Goalies Ashley Elvey and Gabby Young were solid between the pipes allowing two goals and recording three saves apiece.

Indiana Tech returns to action on Thursday, Mar. 7 in Chicago, Illinois for a non-conference game against Robert Morris University beginning at 7 p.m.

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Tech Ranked 2nd in NWLL Preseason Poll

Bauman, Christopher W — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:21:13 GMT

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The National Women’s Lacrosse League released the 2013 NWLL Preseason Coaches’ Poll on Tuesday and the Warriors, last year’s runner-up, will begin the season as the No. 2 ranked team.

Defending NWLL champions Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) was voted as the top team by league head coaches. Aquinas College came in at No. 3 followed by Shorter University and Tennessee Wesleyan College to round out the top-5 of the 15 team league.

Indiana Tech earned a share of the NWLL regular season title last season with SCAD after posting a league record of 9-1 and were 12-4 overall. Tech rolled through the first two rounds of the NWLL Tournament to set up a showdown with SCAD for the championship. It took three overtime periods, but SCAD came away with the narrow 18-17 victory.

The Warriors return almost everyone, including All-Conference players Kendall Guthrie and Autumn McMillin, and will look to return to the top in 2013 under first-year Head Coach Emily Shreeve.

Indiana Tech opens its season on the road against McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois on Saturday, Mar. 2. Game time is scheduled for 12 p.m.

Tech’s first home game will be on Mar. 17 when they welcome Franklin College to Fort Wayne.

To see the complete NWLL preseason rankings visit http://www.nwll.net/seasons/2012-13/releases/NWLL_Preseason_Top_10

The first regular season Top 10 Poll will be announced on Feb. 26.

For more information on Indiana Tech athletics please call the Athletic Office at 260-422-5561 ext. 2492 or visit our website at http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics

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Women’s Lacrosse Season Preview

Bauman, Christopher W — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:34:04 GMT

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The Indiana Tech women’s lacrosse team will begin their 2013 campaign on Tuesday, Feb. 26 when they travel to Ann Arbor, Michigan when they scrimmage against the Wolverines of the University of Michigan. The Warriors will then have a couple days rest before they play their first regular season game at McKendree University on Saturday, Mar. 2.

The Warriors look to build off of their 14-win season where they were the National Women’s Lacrosse League (NWLL) regular season champions. Tech also had an impressive postseason run in the NWLL Tournament, but fell in the championship game to SCAD in triple overtime.

At the helm for Indiana Tech is first-year Head Coach Emily Shreeve. Shreeve and her Warriors had a tremendous fall posting a perfect 4-0 record and will look to carry over that success into the spring.

Key returners for the Warriors are seniors Holly Holod and Chelsea Olson, and juniors Kendall Guthrie and Autumn McMillin. Guthrie was the team leader in points with 88, followed by McMillin with 64, Olson with 54, and Holod added 43 for the Warriors. Olson, Guthrie, and McMillin all tied for the team leaders in assists (14).

Another key asset to the Warriors is senior goalkeeper Ashley Elvey. During the fall season she held Michigan State to one goal, and her presence between the pipes this season will hopefully put Tech on the winning side of the championship game. Also helping on the defensive side for the Warriors are Emily Bell and Delaney McIntyre. The two have a vast understanding of what the attack will do and are able to execute defensive strategies with precision.

Look for newcomers are Aubri Hazen and Alexa Winter, both of which will be playing midfield and attack, to make an immediate impact. Hazen is a natural athlete who understands how to be a scorer and also a playmaker to set up her teammates. Winter’s speed makes her an offensive threat that will give the Warriors a great transition game.

This is the inaugural season for women’s lacrosse in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) and the Warriors first conference game is on Mar. 9 when they travel to Davenport University.

For more information on Indiana Tech athletics please call the Athletic Office at 260-422-5561 ext. 2492 or visit our website at http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics

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Tech off to Strong Start Under Coach Shreeve

Bauman, Christopher W — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:26:59 GMT

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Grand Rapids, Mich. – First year women’s lacrosse head coach Emily Shreeve got her coaching career started off on the right foot, leading her Warriors to a perfect 4-0 record during their fall ball games on Saturday, Oct. 6.

Tech posted victories over the University of Michigan 12-3, Albion College 11-4, Central Michigan University 14-1, and Michigan State University 10-2.

Even though they were just exhibition games, Shreeve and the Warriors showed that the team hasn’t missed a beat since going 14-5 and winning an NWLL Championship a season ago.

“Our defense played great and had phenomenal communication,” said Shreeve. “Our transitions were very clean and we were able to move the ball down the field quickly, and our offense was well executed with every player being a threat.”

Senior goalkeeper Ashley Elvey (Holland, OH/St. Ursula) was also outstanding between the pipes, allowing just one goal in three halves of play.

The Warriors will open the regular season on Mar. 7 in Chicago, Illinois against Robert Morris University.

For more information on Indiana Tech athletics please call the Athletic Office at 260-422-5561 ext. 2492 or visit our website at http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics

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