Eloise Clevenger takes a shot on goal during Maryland women's lacrosse's 15-5 win against Saint Joseph's on Feb. 11, 2023. After an upset-filled Wednesday, this weekend offers more opportunities for chaos. She got her coaching start as a part of the staff at LIU Brooklyn for three seasons. [Libby May shines as No. // ]]>. Batcheller previously spent three seasons as head coach at Drexel University and six seasons at Bryant University. During those years, she coached nine All-Big East honorees, three IWLCA All-South Region honorees and one All-American. ); : We are so proud of our history in Drexel athletics of being nationally ranked and recognized for gender equity. Before her stint at Penn State, Geiger was the primary defensive coach for Georgetown for two seasons. Dougherty, Alexys The Dragons finished the 2022 season with a 12-8 record and advanced to the NCAA Championships for the second-straight season and for just the second time in the history of the program. Full Bio. "We are so excited to welcome Katrina to Drexel and could not be happier that she has chosen to join our staff," said O'Donnell. Bleckley, Olivia Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach. She comes to Drexel from Penn State, where she was an assistant coach and defensive coordinator for the Nittany Lions. She ended 2022 with 139 career wins and has a 131-85 record at . "I am excited to welcome Kim to Drexel Athletics," Kelly said. 5 Terps to a pair of road wins at Drexel and No. The Dragons held William & Mary to 33 percent shooting for the game as the Dragons beat the Tribe 55-47 on Sunday afternoon. Hillier becomes just the ninth head coach since the program began in 1983. It was under the leadership of Semanik and her husband, John Semanik 56, who served as director of athletics from 1962 to 1991, that Division I sports first came to Drexel. "Assistant coaches Katie O'Donnell and Alyssa Guido are coaching and will continue to lead the team throughout the NCAA Championships." Drexel did not provide a reason for the leave. Muller, Molly Winning the CAA championship and securing an automatic bid to compete in the NCAA tournament for the first time in program history has been a goal and is an incredible accomplishment. It has been an honor to work with my staff and my players this year and I am incredibly proud of them. Hillier has been on a personal leave since April. We wish her the best in her future opportunities.. Bement, Karli "I would like to thank Drexel University for the opportunity to have led this program," said Hillier. University Marketing and Communications. kg3282@drexel.edu. Cuocco, Bridget As a full-time lacrosse coach, you will direct and coordinate all aspects of recruitment and training for the team, monitor the academic progress of student-athletes, and engage in successful relationship building with the SCAD community to nurture a positive opinion of SCAD athletics and the lacrosse team. In between her times at Stony Brook, she spent four seasons at Boston University. Women's Lacrosse Watch Live ; Live Stats ; Tickets ; Game Notes ; PHILADELPHIA The top-seeded Towson University women's lacrosse team will face No. PHILADELPHIA Drexel University Director of AthleticsMaisha Kelly announced the hiring of Kim Hillier as the Mary Semanik Head Coach of Womens Lacrosse at Drexel University on Thursday. May finished with six goals. 7 Florida. Drexel News is produced by Army's surging, and Michelle Tumolo thinks there's a simple explanation as to why. After the Semaniks retirement in 1991, Drexel established the John and Mary Semanik Student-Athlete of the Year Awards, to celebrate the accomplishments of the all-around top male and female student-athletes who demonstrate the ideals of collegiate athletics, especially academic achievement, athletic leadership, community partnerships and personal integrity. In 1994, both John and Mary were inducted into the Drexel Athletics Hall of Fame. PHILADELPHIA Drexel Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Kim Hillier has resigned her position due to personal reasons. Mary forged women's athletics at Drexel, Zillmer said. The Dragons won the 2022 Colonial Athletic Association Championship for the first time in school history. Stony Brook earned the first No. Batcheller previously spent three seasons as head coach at Drexel University and six seasons at Bryant University. Geiger also played on three Patriot League championship teams and five teams that advanced to the NCAA Championships. Fly, Dragons, Fly: Drexel University Students Chime in with Super Bowl Excitement, Drexel University Homecoming Kicks Off on Jan. 17, Recent Alums Represent Drexel Rowing Tradition at 2020 Olympics. Fri Jun 10 2022 | Press Release | College All rights reserved. Story Links. Geiger should be able to help the Nittany Lions find more consistency on the defensive end this season, something that was a weak spot in 2021. 7 Florida, totaling 12 goals on the week, six goals in each game. Army's surging, and Michelle Tumolo thinks there's a simple explanation as to why. The 20-year coaching veteran has cultivated the women's ranks at Longwood and UC Davis. College Women Drexel. Semanik earned a bachelor's degree in physical education from Temple University, where she was a star student-athlete. A member of the University of Pennsylvanias womens lacrosse team from 2006 to 2009, Rudloff served as the Dragons' assistant coach for three years before becoming head coach in August 2013. Gragnani, Kate Draw Watch on This endowed head coaching position confers not only prestige to the head coach herself but also valuable and lasting resources that allow her to further strengthen the program for generations of student-athletes.. 17 DREXEL 2021 Record: 13-3 (4-0 CAA) Final Ranking (2021): No. Brevity is beautiful. Drexel graduate student Colleen Grady saw enthusiasm radiating from new women's lacrosse head coach Kim Hillier at their first meeting during Hillier's interview process. Lindsay Epstein. Boston College couldn't get it going, and Jenny Levy captured her 400th victory. Jaffe, Maya Women's Lacrosse Schedule Roster Coaches Stats Archived Stories Field Hockey & Women's Lacrosse Complex Plans Additional Links. . In addition, Alyssa Guido has been elevated to associate head coach. Drexel University Coaches. PHILADELPHIA - Drexel Interim Mary Semanik Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Katie O'Donnell has named Katrina Geiger as an assistant coach. Katrina Geiger. The Dragons won the 2022 Colonial Athletic Association Championship for the first time in school history. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. It has been an absolute honor., Id like to thank President Fry,Maisha Kelly, Nick Gannon, Dr. Subir Sahu and the rest of the search committee for the opportunity of a lifetime, continued Hillier. Hillier becomes just the ninth head coach since the program began in 1983. Drexel Head Womens Lacrosse Coach Kim Hillier has resigned her position due to personal reasons. To receive a principal gift from a woman like Mary for women sets an example that will motivate and pave the path for other women to take leadership positions in athletic philanthropy.. For her efforts during the 2021 season Batcheller became the first Drexel women's lacrosse coach to earn CAA Coach of the Year honors. I am excited to announce that Katie has accepted our offer to become Drexels Interim Head Coach, said Kelly. Story Links ALBANY, N.Y. - The University at Albany women's lacrosse program returns home to face its second ranked opponent of the season in #24 Drexel for a Friday afternoon opening draw. The Semaniks also played a key role in the development of the Universitys Physical Education Athletic Center now known as the Daskalakis Athletic Center. The Hoyas will compete at 13 regattas from March to June, six being for the heavyweight squad and seven for the lightweight squad. Johns Hopkins-Drexel Women's Lacrosse Game Notes OPENING DRAW Johns Hopkins travels to the City of Brotherly Love to take on Drexel Saturday morning. Drexel's record improves to 3-2 overall with two games to go until . The season included a 14 to 10 defeat of a top 20 team, Towson University, eleven straight wins to start the season and a number 19 ranking. PHILADELPHIA Drexel Head Womens Lacrosse Coach Kim Hillier has resigned her position due to personal reasons. 3/3/2023 10:30:00 AM TOWSON, Md. Fast forward a few months later and her hunch was confirmed at their first practice. Get the best and latest from USLaxMagazine.com delivered weekly straight to your inbox. White, Anna Maria I am excited to welcome Kim to Drexel Athletics, Kelly said. Photo by Greg Carroccio. The game was back-and-forth, and Maryland had just come off a beautiful defensive stand with about 40 . Hillier joins the Dragons after spending the last five seasons at Stony Brook University. The Dragons have advanced to the NCAA Tournament in each of the last two seasons. She has been a member of the team since 2020. PHILADELPHIA - Drexel University Director of Athletics Maisha Kelly announced the hiring of Kim Hillier as the Mary Semanik Head Coach of Women's Lacrosse at Drexel University on Thursday. The 2023 season is the 50th season of Maryland women's lacrosse, a program that has been the most successful in the entire sport since its start. Athletics Operations Coordinator, Class of 1965 Arena. The official Women's Lacrosse page for the Drexel University Dragons . Hillier told USA Lacrosse Magazine that she is proud of how far her team has come this spring.