CANTON, Ga. – Sewanee’s hot start to the season continued into the conference schedule as the Tigers moved to 11-0 and won their first two SAA games of the season. After a win over Oglethorpe to open conference play, Sewanee handed Rhodes if first SAA loss in its last 43 conference games, a winning streak that had dated back to April 3, 2016. Centre also moved to 2-0 in the conference with a win over Oglethorpe and Berry won its SAA opener against Hendrix.
Around the SAA:
Athletes of the Week:
OFFENSE:
Marlin Price | Sewanee | Junior | Carrollton, Va. – delivered a career-best performance, tallying nine points on seven goals and two assists as Sewanee ended Rhodes’ 43-game conference win streak. Price was highly efficient, scoring seven goals on 12 shots (58%) and converting 7-of-8 shots on goal, including the game-winner. She also contributed a draw control and a ground ball. On Tuesday, she added four points with three goals and an assist on five shots while securing another draw control win. Nationally, Price ranks 39th in shooting percentage (.629) and is tied for 48th in goals per game (3.9).
DEFENSE:
Sally Whitehead | Sewanee | Junior | Austin, Texas - played a key role in Sewanee’s defensive stand, forcing four turnovers, securing four draw controls, and collecting three ground balls as the Tigers limited Rhodes to just 14 shots on goal and secured their first victory over their conference rival in a decade. Whitehead also contributed with ball pressure and slides, while maintaining composure during Saturday’s battle. Against Augustana, she added a draw control, a ground ball, and a caused turnover, continuing her strong defensive presence.
Notable Performances:
- Anna Ramsden (Oglethorpe) - scored six goals against Buffalo State, connecting on all but one shot on goal. She also earned two ground balls and two draw controls during the week.
- Haley Rice (Centre) – in a busy week for Centre, tallied 12 goals and three assists over three games. She tallied seven goals and two assists against Otterbein and also had four goals and an assist in a SAA win over Oglethorpe.
- Madeline Dahl (Berry) – Recorded three goals and an assist in two games. She had 11 draw controls against Augusta and seven against Hendrix while also totaling four ground balls.
- Savannah Freeman (Oglethorpe) – filled the stat sheet with seven ground balls, five casued turnovers and a draw control. Freeman also added a goal and an assists.
- Elizabeth Mitchell (Centre) – enjoyed two standout performances, totaling 10 ground balls, three caused turnovers and seven draw controls.
- Dani Taraska (Berry) - had six caused turnovers and three ground balls against Hendrix and three CT’s and three GB’s against Augustana.
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)
March 24 – Caroline Kardian (Rhodes)/Ella Townsend (Sewanee)