Southern Connecticut's women's lacrosse team celebrated six players being named to the NE10 Academic All-Conference Team. This includes first-time honors for five players: Caelan Connors, Abigail Nolan, Allie Welder, Breya Montague, and Macy Vail, while Anna Meserve garnered recognition for the second consecutive year. Notable highlights include Connors being the first goalkeeper in the program's history to achieve NE10 Goalkeeper of the Year and earning All-NE10 First Team honors alongside Vail. The athletes excelled both on the field and academically, with strong performance metrics contributing to the team's success in the season.

By the Numbers
  • Connors recorded 134 saves, achieving a career-best 11.37 goals against average.
  • Vail led the team with 65 points and 46 goals during the season.
  • Meserve led the Owls with 65 draw controls and scored a career-best 45 points.
  • Nolan scored five goals and three assists in one game, totaling eight points.
  • Welder recorded 19 caused turnovers, leading the team in that category.
State of Play
  • All six players earned NE10 Academic Excellence or Distinction for the 2025 semesters.
  • Connors and Vail made history as the first players from SCSU to be named to the All-NE10 First Team.
  • The Owls had their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance this season.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the performance of these standout athletes may boost recruitment and enhance the program's visibility. With continued dedication, their success could lead to further accolades and improvements in the upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

The recognition of these athletes highlights Southern Connecticut's commitment to excellence in both athletic performance and academic achievement, setting a benchmark for future lacrosse teams.