CANTON, Ga. – Conference play got underway last week for most SAA women’s lacrosse squads. Sewanee continued its tear to start the season and moved to 9-0 after a win over Oglethorpe. Centre also earned an SAA-opening win, besting Hendrix.
Around the SAA:
Athletes of the Week:
OFFENSE:
Caroline Kardian | Rhodes | Junior | Atlanta, Ga. – hosting DePauw, the junior totaled seven points in leading the Lynx to a 19-12 win. Kardian scored five goals on six shots and handed out two assists. She also had three draw controls on the day. Four of her goals came in the second half, including the Lynx final score that shut the door on the Tigers.
DEFENSE:
Ella Townsend | Sewanee | Sophomore | Austin, Texas - recorded six ground balls and caused three turnovers in Sewanee’s opening conference win over Oglethorpe. Townsend was also a key factor in holding the Petrels to just 13 shots, 10 on target. She also added two goals for the day as the Tigers move to 9-0 on the season.
Notable Performances:
- Ellie Macdonald (Centre) – in the Colonels SAA debut against Hendrix, Macdonald tallied four goals on six shots. Two of her scores were unassisted.
- Makenna Bowens (Oglethorpe) - scored nine goals in two games, including five scores against SAA leader Sewanee.
- Alex Kelly (Sewanee) - recorded 11 draw control wins and two goals in Sewanee’s opening conference win over Oglethorpe. Kelly currently ranks second in the SAA with draw controls per game, averaging 6.56.
- Carter David (Centre) – in an SAA-opening win over Hendrix, David grabbed three ground balls and caused three turnovers in leading a defense that allowed just four goals.
- Peyton Refling (Hendrix) – filled the stat sheet for the Warriors in two games. The junior totaled 10 goals and an assist to bolster the Warriors offense. Six of her scorers were unassisted. She also caused four turnovers, grabbed two ground balls and won five draw controls.
- Tori Perez (Oglethorpe) – enjoyed standout performances. She had a 55% save percentage, 20 ground balls, and 1 caused turnover.
- Bari Pinkett (Rhodes) – led the Lynx through a tough DePauw team with five ground balls, two caused turnovers and five draw controls.
2025 Women’s Lacrosse Report Archive (AOW Offense/Defense)
Feb. 10 – Isabel Fransen (Berry)/Tori Perez (Oglethorpe)
Feb. 17 – Haley Rice (Centre)/Sophie Richardson (Centre)
Feb. 24 – Alex Kelly (Sewanee)/Ellis Mitchum (Oglethorpe)
March 3 – Molly Heidrick (Rhodes)/Mary Haley (Centre)
March 10 – Haley Rice (Centre)/Kennedy Harcourt (Sewanee)
March 17 – Makenna Bowens (Oglethorpe)/Elizabeth Mitchell (Centre)