CANTON, Ga. – Unbeaten through the season’s first 13 games, Sewanee continued its incredible 2025 season with two more wins last week. The Tigers beat Berry in SAA play and downed Transylvania in a nonconference match-up Saturday. Sewanee outscored its opponents 35-8 over the weekend and is 3-0 in conference play. Centre (7-6, 2-1 SAA) is second in the league standings while Berry (9-5) and Rhodes (7-5) are both 1-1 in conference.
Around the SAA:
Athletes of the Week:
OFFENSE:
Anna Erskine | Rhodes | Senior | Arlington, Va. – Led Rhodes to a pivotal win over Centre to keep the Lynx in the SAA hunt. The senior tallied six points in the game, eclipsing 100 for her career. Erskine racked up five goals on six shots and added an assist in the 17-11 Rhodes win.
DEFENSE:
Kenney Harcourt | Sewanee | First Year | Louisville, Ky. - caused seven turnovers and picked up 10 ground balls this weekend. She had a standout game against Berry, causing five turnovers and picking up eight ground balls, and adding an assist. On Saturday against Transylvania, she added two caused turnovers and two ground balls with three draw control wins and a goal. Harcourt is currently second in the SAA with caused turnovers per game, averaging 2.23. Harcourt was also critical in Sewanee’s 86% clearing rate while holding their opponents to a 39% clearing rate.
Notable Performances:
- Madeline Dahl (Berry) – earned two draw controls against Sewanee and was the leader for the Vikings against the Tigers. The first year also caused a turnover on the afternoon.
- Sophia Richardson (Centre) – scored four goals on five shots on frame in a close loss to Rhodes. The sophomore also led the Colonels with four ground balls and two turnovers.
- Sally Herrington (Sewanee) - tallied four goals and three assists this weekend, adding four caused turnovers and two ground balls. Herrington was also a major factor in holding Sewanee’s opponents to just a 39% clearing rate while the Tigers were 86% clearing.
- Dani Taraska (Berry) – was a force for the Vikings on the defensive end with five caused turnovers, four ground balls, and six draw controls against Sewanee.
- Mary Haley (Centre) – played 58 minutes in goal, allowing 17 goals and racking up 17 saves, setting a personal best. Her play led to the Colonels posting a 24-of-29 mark in clears on the day.
- Daryn Raleigh (Rhodes) – led Rhodes to a huge win over Centre, totaling three ground balls and a caused turnover. Her play controlled the tempo and led to a 17-11 win for the Lynx.
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)
March 31 – Marlin Price (Sewanee)/Sally Whitehead (Sewanee)