CAA Announces Silver Anniversary Lacrosse Team

RICHMOND, Va. (January 18, 2010) –The Colonial Athletic Association has announced its women's lacrosse Silver Anniversary team. All 25 players on the prestigious squad were All-America selections and 10 earned CAA Player of the Year honors. As part of its 25th Anniversary celebration in 2009-10, the CAA is recognizing Silver Anniversary teams in 21 championship sports. The teams were selected by a panel of current and former coaches in the conference.

Members of the CAA Silver Anniversary team for women's lacrosse are Kelly Berger (James Madison), Alivian Coates (James Madison), Tricia Dabrowski (Loyola), Ashlee Dardine (James Madison), Erika Davidheiser (Old Dominion), Gail Decker (James Madison), Meg Dentler (George Mason), Barb DiArcangelo (Old Dominion), Lisa Dixon (William and Mary), Bridget Eder (Hofstra), Suzanne Eyler (Loyola), Hillary Fratzke (Towson), Amy Giello (William and Mary), Kim Hillier (Hofstra), Jess Marion (James Madison), Michelle Meyer (Loyola), Stacey Morlang (Loyola), Kinsley O'Garrow (George Mason), Megan Riley (James Madison), Liz Robertshaw (George Mason), Stephanie Roberts (Loyola), Lisa Staedt (James Madison), Becky Trumbo (Towson), Anne Windover (Old Dominion) and Sue Wosczyna (Old Dominion).

Women's lacrosse has been a championship sport in the CAA since 1992 when William and Mary earned the league's first title. Former member Loyola was extremely successful during the first decade, winning six conference championships from 1993-2002. James Madison has also captured six CAA women's lacrosse titles, taking home the trophy in 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2006. Towson has won three of the past four CAA championships, including back-to-back titles in 2008 and 2009. Old Dominion claimed a CAA championship in 1995 and Hofstra was the conference champion in 2007.

The conference has had multiple teams selected to participate in the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship six times. The league's most successful season came in 2000 when James Madison and Loyola both reached the semifinals of the NCAA Championship. Loyola played for the national championship in 1997, but dropped a 9-8 decision to Maryland. The Greyhounds also made the semifinals in 1994, 1996 and 2001.

CAA Women's Lacrosse 25th Anniversary Team

Kelly Berger – James Madison – 2004-07 – Columbia, Md.
• Two-time IWLCA All-America selection, including first-team honors in 2006
• CAA Player of the Year in 2006 and a three-time 1st team All-CAA honoree
• Ranked second in career goals (184), assists (78) and points (262) at JMU

Alivian Coates – James Madison – 1997-2000 – Charlottesville, Va.
• Selected to the IWLCA All-America team in 1999 and 2000
• Two-time All-CAA and All-South Region honoree (1999, 2000)
• Set JMU record for caused turnovers in a season (41)

Tricia Dabrowski – Loyola – 1999-2002 – Timonium, Md.
• Three-time U.S. Women's Lacrosse All-America selection (2000-02)
• CAA Defensive Player of the Year in 2002 and a three-time All-CAA honoree
• Holds Loyola career records for goalkeeper wins (58) and minutes played (4,464)

Ashlee Dardine – James Madison – 2002-05 – Broomall, Pa.
• Chosen as a third-team All-American in 2004 and 2005
• Three-time All-CAA selection and a two-time CAA All-Tournament team member
• Holds the JMU career record for caused turnovers with 110

Erika Davidheiser – Old Dominion – 1992-95 – Schwenksville, Pa.
• Received IWLCA first-team All-America honors in 1994 and 1995
• Four-time All-CAA selection, including first-team honors in 1992, 1994 and 1995
• Earned a spot on the U.S. National Team

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