The Slippery Rock University women's lacrosse team achieved a program record by placing eight players on the All-PSAC team while securing three major awards in the Western Division. Taryn Burkholder was named PSAC West Coach of the Year for the third consecutive year, following an undefeated regular season of 17-0. Defender Paige Jenkins earned Defensive Athlete of the Year honors again, and Aleigha Dubroc was named Freshman of the Year. Slippery Rock's strong performance has led them to the PSAC semifinals, continuing their winning streak.

By the Numbers
  • Slippery Rock finished the regular season with a perfect 17-0 record.
  • The team claimed three out of four major PSAC awards this season.
Yes, But

Despite the accolades, the team must navigate tough competition in the PSAC semifinals against nationally ranked opponents, highlighting the pressure of maintaining their perfect record.

State of Play
  • Slippery Rock has advanced to the conference semifinals for the third consecutive year.
  • The team is currently 18-0 after a win against Shippensburg in the quarterfinals.
What's Next

The team will face No. 10 West Chester in the semifinals on Friday at 1 p.m., with the championship game scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m.

Bottom Line

The team's success this season, highlighted by historic player recognitions, sets a strong precedent as they aim for a championship, but they will need to handle the heightened expectations and fierce competition ahead.