ADRIAN, Mich. – The women’s lacrosse team had a career season with four total records broken and 15 total new names and veteran names climbing the top-10 list in the 2025 season.

The Adrian College Bulldogs enjoyed a remarkable turnaround during the 2025 season, finishing with 12 wins, seven more than the previous year and posting a 3-4 record in MIAA play, marking a two-win improvement in conference competition. The resurgence was fueled by the emergence of key players and a renewed team spirit that translated into one of the most successful campaigns in program history.

A pivotal contributor to the Bulldogs’ success was sophomore Madeline Turcotte, who made an immediate impact in her debut season by controlling the midfield and orchestrating the offense. “Madeline Turcotte’s impact on our turnaround this year cannot be overstated,” said Head Coach Amanda Asher. “The most important play in our sport is the draw and winning possession, and she is one of the best I have seen on the draw. Additionally, on the offensive end, she was our conductor, getting us organized and into good sets. Madeline is an excellent decision-maker and very unselfish, as her assist totals indicate.”

Turcotte finished the season ranked ninth in career assists (45) after just one year, placing third in single-season assists and fourth in assists per game (2.50). Her all-around offensive production earned her seventh place in single-season points per game at 5.16.

Freshman Abby Malone also emerged as a standout, quickly becoming a dynamic presence all over the field. Her 57 ground balls were the third-most in a single season in program history. “Abby Malone did it all for us in her freshman year,” said Coach Asher. “She truly is a well-rounded player who contributes in every aspect of the game. Whether it was a key ground ball, caused turnover, transition run, or goal that we needed, Abby was always in the mix. She also has a tremendous passion for the team’s success, and that will continue to drive our growth as a program.”

Defensively, the Bulldogs were anchored by veteran Mey Sun, whose name is now etched across the Adrian record books. Sun became the program’s all-time leader in career caused turnovers with 149 and set a new single-season mark with 37. She also ranks second all-time in ground balls (183), and her durability was unmatched, leading the program in both games started (77) and games played (77). “Mey Sun was our leader on the defensive end and left such a strong imprint on our program,” said Asher. “Her ability to shut down key players for our opponents and create a caused turnover when we needed it was so important for us. She has a knack for anticipating passes and picking the right moment to stick check without fouling. Her dedication to lacrosse and film study are also unmatched.”

Offensively, Zoe Weber continued to climb the record books, moving into eighth all-time in career assists with 49. Meanwhile, Turcotte’s breakout season also propelled her into the top-10 in career assists, finishing just behind Weber in ninth place.

In goal, freshman Bella Norton delivered a stellar rookie campaign. Her 12 wins rank fourth-most in a single season and already place her fifth on the program’s career goalie wins list.

As a team, Adrian set new single-season records for ground balls (467) and caused turnovers (229). With new stars emerging and veterans rewriting the record books, the 2025 season will be remembered as a defining chapter in Adrian women’s lacrosse history.

“Finishing fourth in the regular season and making it to a semifinal shows how this team has the drive for success,” said Amanda Asher. “I’m excited for the growth of this season and can’t wait to see what this program will continue to achieve next season.”

 

She’s back.

Penn State forward Mya Vaslet announced her return for a fifth season after suffering a season-ending injury last year, the team announced on Instagram.

Vaslet played in four games her senior year, where she scored one goal.

A year prior, the Stittsville, Ontario, native played in 38 games and recorded a career-high 16 goals, including three in an 8-2 victory over Lindenwood in Nov. 2023.

Vaslet will join phenom Tessa Janecke and senior Maddy Christian as the Nittany Lions embark for their fourth straight AHA Championship.

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MEDFORD, Mass. – One of the most successful seasons in Bowdoin men’s lacrosse history came to a close on Sunday night, as the Polar Bears fell to Tufts in the semifinals of the NCAA Division III Tournament, 26-11. Bowdoin finishes its season with a record of 16-4 while the Jumbos (21-0) advance to the national title game next Sunday against Dickinson College.
 
Game Highlights

• The game was tight in the early going, with Bowdoin holding a 2-1 lead eight minutes into the contest following a pair of Patrick Fitzgerald goals.
• But Tufts took control with a 7-1 run over a nine-minute stretch that gave them the lead for good, 8-3, early in the second quarter.
• Bowdoin was able to cut the lead to three goals on a pair of occasions, but a quick 5-1 Jumbos run right before the half made it 14-7 at the break.
• Tufts scored eight of the first nine goals out of intermission to put the contest out of reach.

By The Numbers

• Bowdoin’s 16 wins are the second most in a season in program history, trailing only the 2022 squad (18), which makes the 2025 Bowdoin men’s lacrosse class the winningest in program history (59).
• Patrick Fitzgerald’s five goals in the game extended his single-season goal scoring mark to 84, and gives him 207 for his career, trailing only teammate Jason Lach, who finishes as Bowdoin’s all-time leading goal scorer with 208.
• With 12 saves goaltender Robert Hobbs ends with a school-record 948 saves in his career and a program-best 59 wins.
• Casey Ryan had two goals and three assists for Bowdoin, finishing the season with 65 assists to break the school’s single-season record set by Will Byrne last year (63).
• The Polar Bears finish the year as NCAA semifinalists for the second straight season.

TEMPE, Ariz. – The ITA released its 2025 Division III Men’s Regional Award recipients Monday and Gustavus was honored twice. Marco Siviero was selected Central Region Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Award, while Dominik Knutson was named Central Region Player to Watch. 

Siviero was also named the recipient of the prestigious Arthur Ashe Award for the MIAC recently. The award annually recognizes a senior men’s tennis student-athlete who exhibits outstanding sportsmanship and exemplary athletic, academic, and humanitarian accomplishments. Siviero started his senior campaign by earning All-America honors at the ITA Cup, advancing to the doubles semifinals with partner Josh Christensen. Siviero also finished runner up in the ITA Midwest Regional singles championship. Siviero owns a 15-12 overall record (4-0 MIAC) in singles and is 20-11 overall (5-0 MIAC) in doubles this season. Throughout his career, Siviero is 52-47 in singles and 72-22 in doubles.

“Marco contributes a beautiful blend of maturity, perspective, and intensity to bring out the best in himself and his entire team during competition,” said head coach Dr. Tommy Valentini after the MIAC awards. “He is a passionate young man who beautifully combines intensity with respect for the opponent and the game.”

A business management and communication studies double major with a 3.87 GPA at Gustavus, Siviero has been honored as a Singles All-American, Doubles All-American, and Academic All-American during his time as a Gustie.

“Coming from Brazil to a new culture and competitive atmosphere challenged me to adapt and to grow as an athlete, teammate, and individual,” Siviero said earlier this month. “Tennis allowed me to contribute to a cause bigger than my own goals. I learned what it means to compete for something greater than myself.”

Knutson was named the ITA Central Region Player to Watch after a successful sophomore campaign. Knutson boasted a 20-7 overall record in singles and went 4-0 in MIAC play. Knutson played primarily at No. 4 singles where he went 9-5. He also played at No. 2 (2-0) and No. 3 (5-1). 

In doubles action, Knutson went 17-9 overall and was 5-0 against conference opponents, earning All-Conference honors. Knutson played primarily with Siviero at No. 2, going 7-5. They also played at No. 1 with a 4-0 record. Knutson played 10 matches with Taona Mhwandagara and went 6-4. 

 

DULUTH — The 2025 Professional Women’s Hockey League Finals get underway at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Canada’s capital city when the Ottawa Charge host the defending PWHL Walter Cup champion Minnesota Frost at TD Place Arena.

Eight alumni of the Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey program will be on the ice in the best-of-five championship series, with three going for back-to-back titles with Minnesota while five chase their first PWHL championship in Ottawa.

The Charge feature former Bulldogs captains

Mannon McMahon,

Ashton Bell

and

Gabbie Hughes,

as well as Czechia legend Katerina Mrazova and two-time Olympic gold medalist

Jocelyne Larocque

— another former UMD captain, who was traded from Toronto to Ottawa a month into the 2024-25 season.

A sixth former Bulldog, Haley Irwin, is on the Charge bench as an assistant coach. Irwin is also a former UMD captain and teammate of Larocque’s.

Olympic goal medalist

Maddie Rooney,

2024 Walter Cup finals star

Michela Cava

and defenseman Maggie Flaherty are back with the Frost this year.

Cava is having another standout postseason, ranking fourth in the PWHL in playoff points with five, while her three goals are tied with Frost teammate Lee Stecklein for first through the semifinals.

The fourth-seeded Frost and third-seeded Charge both won their semifinal series as underdogs in four games after both teams

clinched playoff berths on the final day of the 2024-25 regular season.

Lower seeds are now 5-0 in the PWHL playoffs with Toronto and Montreal — the top two seeds the first two years — losing in the semifinals each season.

The Charge host Games 1 and 2 at 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday in Ottawa, while Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul gets Games 3 and 4 over the Memorial Day weekend at 4 p.m. on Saturday and Monday. If necessary, Game 5 would be Wednesday, May 28, back in Ottawa.

• The Winnipeg “Bulldogs” are out of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs after the top-seeded Jets lost in six games to the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference semifinals. Hermantown natives Neal Pionk and Dylan Samber, Duluth native Dominic Toninato and All-American Alex Iafallo

  were the final four former Bulldogs left

  in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Pionk led all Jets’ defensemen in scoring and was tied for third on the team in points with seven goals and six assists. He led all Jets in average time on ice with 24 minutes, 25 seconds. Samberg was second at 24:04.

• Ten former Bulldogs have declared for the 2025 PWHL Draft on June 24, including seven members of the 2024-25 Bulldogs: Jenna Lawry, Olivia Mobley, Clara Van Wieren, Olivia Wallin, Hanna Baskin, Nina Jobst-Smith and Tindra Holm. Former Bulldogs Kas Betinol, Reece Hunt and Naomi Rogge

  have also declared.

• Six former Bulldogs will be eligible for the PWHL Expansion Draft on June 9 if not protected. They include Bell, Hughes, Larocque, McMahon, Mrazova and Anneke (Linser) Rankila of Toronto.

  Seattle and Vancouver are joining the league in 2025-26.

  Players must be under contract for 2025-26 to be eligible for the expansion draft or protection. Teams may only protect three players, though a fourth can be added once two players are selected. Each team will lose four players.