Women's Lacrosse

SAA Women's Lacrosse Report - April 6, 2026

CANTON, Ga.  – Rhodes Women's Lacrosse sweeps week nine Southern Athletic Association athlete of the week honors.
  
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Athletes of the Week: 
Offense: 
Sadie McRae | Rhodes - Sadie McRae led the Lynx offense with outstanding playmaking during a tough non-conference weekend in Ohio, controlling the pace of both games with her quarterback-like presence. She was the leading scorer against Washington & Jefferson with 4 goals and 3 assists, and followed that with a historic performance against Mount Union, recording a career-high 8 assists, which ranks as the second-most assists in a single game in program history. Across the weekend, McRae’s ability to create opportunities and elevate the offense made her a clear standout.

Defense: 
Sam Horowitz | Rhodes - Sam Horowitz delivered a dominant two-way performance for the Lynx during their non-conference weekend in Ohio, making a major impact on both ends of the field. Against Mount Union, Horowitz recorded 2 goals, 3 ground balls, and 4 caused turnovers, anchoring the defense while also contributing offensively. Horowitz followed that with another strong showing against Washington & Jefferson, totaling 4 goals and 1 assist.

Notable Performances:
Offense
  • Gracie Garner | Centre | SR | Louisville, KY - Gracie Garner had an impressive outing, scoring five goals and adding one assist to her performance. Her five goals were crucial in boosting her team's offensive output, highlighting her finishing ability and scoring prowess. In addition to her offensive contributions, Garner collected two ground balls, demonstrating her commitment to winning possessions and her all-around presence on the field. With her scoring and ground ball work, she played a key role in both the attack and the transition game.
  • Anna Conza | Oglethorpe | JR | Long Island, NY - Oglethorpe junior Anna Conza posted her career high in scoring with three goals, as Oglethorpe battled Centre to a double overtime loss at home in the lone game of the week. She added six draw controls.
  • Ellen Lewis | Sewanee | FR | Richmond, VA - In Sewanee’s victory over Berry, Ellen Lewis led both teams in scoring, recording four goals on six shots and notching four assists. The freshman’s eight-point day set her new career high as she added four draws, a caused turnover, and a ground ball to her performance.
Defense
  • Megan Gilmour | Centre | JR | Newburgh, IN - Meghan Gilmour had an impactful performance in the game, recording three caused turnovers and one draw control. Her three caused turnovers helped disrupt the opposing team's offensive flow, showcasing her defensive awareness and ability to force mistakes. Additionally, her draw control contributed to gaining possession for her team, an important aspect of maintaining offensive pressure. 
  • Madelyn Gardner | Oglethorpe | FR | Cumming, GA - Oglethorpe freshman Madelyn Gardner picked up a career high 18 saves in the lone game of the week, a double overtime loss to Centre at home. She had five saves in the fourth quarter, helping the Stormy Petrels come back from a 10-8 deficit to force the extra periods, then she added one more in the first overtime period to extend the game. 
  • Ella Townsend | Sewanee | JR | Austin, TX - Ella Townsend led Sewanee’s defensive unit with five ground balls and caused three turnovers in the Tigers’ conference win against Berry. Despite a relatively even possession game in which the Tigers just narrowly edged Berry in draws, 15-13, Townsend was a critical part of Sewanee’s defense that held Berry to just 12 shots in the game. The junior also added two goals on two offensive runs and just two shots. 

2026 Women’s Lacrosse Report Archive (AOW) 
Week One - Feb. 9 (Lillie Swanson/Shelby Klayman)
Week Two - Feb. 16 (Marlin Price/Ella Townsend)
Week Three - Feb. 23 (Ellen Lewis/Sally Whitehead)
Week Four - March 2 (Mariah Butler/Dani Taraska)
Week Five - March 9 (Marlin Price/Emma Steffensen)
Week Six - March 16 (Sally Herrington/Maddie BeVier)
Week Seven - March 23 (Caroline Kardian/Annabelle Kinzel)
Week Eight - March 30 (Marlin Price/Daryn Raleigh)

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