Coker Women’s Lacrosse Tabbed Tenth in SAC Preseason Poll
The Coker University women’s lacrosse team was picked 10th in the 2021 South Atlantic Conference Preseason Coaches Poll, announced by the league on Wednesday, (Jan. 27).
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ROCK HILL, S.C.- The Coker University women's lacrosse team was picked 10th in the 2021 South Atlantic Conference Preseason Coaches Poll, announced by the league on Wednesday, (Jan. 27).
Last year, the Cobras were 2-3 overall and 0-1 in SAC play before the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Coker averaged 9.8 goals and 20 shots per game in those five games.
Interim Head Coach Marabeth "Marty" Durden enters into her second season with the team. The Cobras return 17 players from last season's roster. Offensively, the Cobras return Hannah Shuren who led the team with 21 points and 11 assists, and Meagan Gallagher who led the team in goals with 12. Olivia Fladung and Quyntessa Tyson shared the team lead in ground balls with 18, while Alexis Zegan led the Cobras in caused turnovers with 23. Fladung and Abby Kellner combined for 54 saves between the pipes.
Coker will kick off the season at home against Barton on Feb. 17. The game is set for 4 p.m. from the Coker Athletic Field, with video and live stats available at www.cokercobras.com.