We've got some 2 sport athletes here at Missouri Western ๐
The GriffonLax X
@MWSU_Football
crossover nobody saw coming.
#StayGold
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#GoGriffs
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๐จATTN๐จ Please join us in welcoming our first signee in program history, Abby Lockwood! This talented two-way middie comes to us from Wentzville, MO. Congrats, Abby!
#GriffUp
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Finished the day with a true ๐ป๐ฌ๐จ๐ด ๐พ๐ฐ๐ต as ๐๐๐๐ different Griffons found the back of the net & defense came up with some ๐๐๐ stops!!
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For the first time in program history we are headed to the conference tournament!
๐จATTN๐จ Big news coming out of the Big 10! Griff nation, please join us in welcoming Mack Porter to the fam! Mack comes to us after 2 years at Rutgers. The NY native was a 2x US Lacrosse HS All-American, 5x All-League & 4x All-Section goalie. Letโs get her to St. Joe!
#GriffUp
๐จATTN๐จ This is a big one for us! Griffs, please join us in welcoming our first international student in program history! Gillian Peterson comes to us from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She will bring athleticism & heart to our midfield unit. Welcome to the fam, Gillian!
#GriffUp
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๐จATTN๐จ Please join us in welcoming our first legacy in program history! Nia Austin comes to us as a defender from Kansas City, MO. Both of Niaโs parents are MWSU graduates. So excited for the strong family base we are building for womenโs lacrosse! Welcome, Nia!
#GriffUp
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Happy Birthday to the one and only
@RyanMenley
! Thanks for all you do and the unbelievable effort you put into our student-athletes. We love you, old man!!! ๐ฅณ๐
Exhibition Win โ
MWSU 22 - Benedictine 10
Not a bad way to start off our spring season!
Canโt wait to get back out there Wednesday for our second preseason Exhibition against Ottawa!
#2Sleeps
A true ๐๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐๐ over Tusculum as ๐ฉ๐ฌ๐๐ก๐ซ๐ different Griffons found the back of the net, 11 of the 18 were assisted, and defense came up with some big stops!! Next up, Shorter!
After almost 4 weeks of conditioning and fundamentals, our girls were finally rewarded with their first sign of live lacrosse. We are so proud to be moving forward SAFELY and to have gotten a little 1v1 action to end practice today.
#GriffUp
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๐จ Transfer Alert ๐จ
Jordan Coulon is coming to us from the University of Connecticut! She will be using her final year of eligibility and will be a midfielder for our squad.
Welcome, Jordan!
#griffup
๐จATTN๐จ Griffon Lax fans, please join us in welcoming Brooke Freeman to the squad! Brooke transfers to us from Upper Iowa with 4 years of eligibility remaining. A lefty from Champlin, MN, she will be a dynamic threat on our offensive end. Welcome to the fam!
#GriffUp
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๐จATTN๐จ Griff Nation, please join us in welcoming Ellie Pierce to the family! This Nebraska native brings tenacity and a tireless work ethic to our inaugural class. Her relentless hustle will help pace our midfield unit! Welcome, Ellie!
#GriffUp
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๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ to Mackenzie Porter as she has been named the programโs first - ever GLVC Defensive Player of the Week!! ๐
๐จATTN๐จ Griff Nation, please join us in welcoming incoming freshman, Olivia Futrell! The Illinois attacker will bring strength and size to our offense. Welcome to the family!
#GriffUp
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Congrats to Mariyah Harper for being the Womenโs Lacrosse Student Athlete of the Year! We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished as a Griff.
#griffup
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10 freshmen โ๏ธ
13 signed transfers โ๏ธ
1 more transfer announcement ๐
10 states represented โ๏ธ
1 international student-athlete โ๏ธ
& 1 DAY TIL MOVE IN ๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐
These young ladies are resilient & ready to make history.
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WHAT A DAY!
Big time graduate commit coming out of FL w/ a rich history of post-season play! Incredible add for our defensive & transition units
ANOTHER transfer commit coming to us from UT. Size & vision added to our draw unit & offense
Thatโs how you
#GriffUp
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For the first time in program history the Griffons take down the Mountain Lions! Next stop, Maryville!
No bad Mondays around here.
Starting this week off strong with our first verbal commitment in program history from a Division I transfer student-athlete.
This commit will bring leadership and high lacrosse IQ to our offense.
Bigger & Better everyday!
#GriffUp
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Incredible 1st team zoom EVER today. We were open, we were real, & we were already a family.
This team is going to make history both on and off the field.
#GriffUp
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Our first head coach in program history is officially on campus! The former All-American brings start-up experience to MWSU. Our future griffs are in good hands!
#GriffUp
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๐จATTN๐จ Griff nation, please join us in welcoming Amani Robinson to the family! Amani comes to MWSU from Shorter University with 3 years of eligibility remaining. This Georgia native will add speed, athleticism, & heart to our midfield unit. Welcome, Amani!
#GriffUp
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Itโs finally GAME WEEK! Catch us on Spratt, Friday @ 6pm for our program debut. Visit for pre-sale tickets & student reservations! Those of you who canโt join us in person, tune in live for our broadcast on the
@GLVCsports
network.
#GriffUp
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FINAL | Walking out of St. Paul with a ๐ ๐
Sam Pruitt with a game-high 4 goals and 6 points! Seven different Griffons with a goal ๐
#StayGold
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#GriffUp
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๐จATTN๐จ Griff nation, please join us in welcoming Alex Shaffer to the squad! Alex is headed to MWSU for grad school after a stellar career at Alderson Broaddus. This WV middie will be a big contributor to our transition game & defense. Welcome to the fam, Alex!
#GriffUp
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The year of firsts isnโt just for the girls! Our first ever coaching staff gets to represent MWSU Lacrosse for the first time this summer (๐ค) and show off our first batch of official team gear.
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๐จATTN๐จ Griff Nation, please join us in welcoming Courtney Baker to the black & gold! After a standout DI playing career at Furman, this MD native took her talents to the DII sidelines at North Greenville. Courtney will work primarily with our defense & goalies. Welcome!
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Congratulations to Mackenzie Porter and Sam Pruitt as they bring home this weekโs IWLCA Offensive and Defensive National Player of the Week Honors! A program FIRST for both!
๐จATTN๐จ Griff Nation, this is a big one! Please join us in welcoming goalkeeper Kari Ham to the family! This brick wall between the pipes will bring poise and fearlessness from St. Louis to St. Joe.
#GriffUp
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๐จATTN๐จ Griffon fans, please join us in welcoming Morgan Skyles to the fam! The STL native transfers to us from UMSL with 3 years of eligibility. Her DII experience & athleticism will bring much needed leadership & enthusiasm to our new program. Welcome, Morgan!
#GriffUp
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๐จATTN๐จ Griff Nation, please give a warm welcome to our newest signee! Jazmine Servance comes to us from Baltimore, MD and will be a pillar of our defensive unit. Welcome to the family, Jaz!
#GriffUp
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Our FIRST EVER Hard Hat Recipient is Claire Coretti! She never takes a play off and shows her commitment to this program by consistently working outside of practice to improve skills and get better as a player!
Way to go Claire
#GriffUp
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๐จATTN๐จGriff nation letโs give it up for our newest member! Madison Brady transfers after a year at Howard CC to join the black and gold this fall. The Severna Park, MD attacker will bring high lacrosse IQ & really elevate our offense! Welcome to the fam, Maddie!
#GriffUp
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๐จATTN๐จ Join us in welcoming our first transfer in program history! Shannon Buehre, a Leeโs Summit MO native, comes to us as an attacker from the University of Saint Mary. Welcome, Shannon!
#GriffUp
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@BuehreShannon
๐จATTN๐จ Griff nation, please join us in welcoming Mariyah Harper to MWSU. She joins fellow Alderson Broaddus teammate, Alex Shaffer, in her journey to St. Joe to pursue her masters. This VA native will make a big impact on our defensive end. Welcome to the fam!
#GriffUp
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BIG transfer commit coming out of the state of Maryland today! Solid crease attacker who will bring high lacrosse IQ and experience to our offense.
Bigger & better every dang day!
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#GriffUp
๐จATTN๐จ Griff nation, please join us in welcoming Campbell Kennedy to St. Joe! This St. Louis native transfers from Central Connecticut. With DI experience & 3 years of eligibility remaining, Campbell will be a big contributor to our defense. Welcome to the fam!
#GriffUp
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Congratulations to transfer goalie Mack Porter on being named All-Big 10 Academic! We canโt wait to have her leadership both on the field & in the classroom. Well done, Mack!
#GriffUp
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๐จATTN๐จ Player of the Game Alert!!!
Congratulations to
#28
, Jordan Shughrue, on an all-around incredible performance against Maryville today. She dominated all over the field, finishing with 5 points, 7 ground balls, 3 draw controls, and 3 caused TOs. Good work, Sugar๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐
๐จATTN๐จ Griff nation, please join us in welcoming Tamrin Swann as she joins her former DSU (DI) teammate for 1 more year of college lax! This Maryland-middie will make an immediate impact on both ends of the field. Welcome to Spratt,
#9
!
#GriffUp
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Congrats to transfer middie, Morgan Skyles, on being named GLVC All-Academic & landing a big time pharmaceutical internship this summer! Super proud of this future doc!
@MorganSkyles
๐จATTN๐จ Griff nation, please join us in welcoming Jillian DeMaddalena to the MWSU family! This Platte City, MO native will join her sister on campus this fall. We look forward to adding Jillian to our offense! Welcome to the fam!
#GriffUp
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๐จATTN๐จ Griff Nation, please join us in welcoming Maggie McDaniel to the fam! Maggie will use her final year of eligibility to pursue her MBA here at MWSU. She spent her undergrad as an attacker at DII Chestnut Hill and NAIA Missouri Baptist. Welcome to St. Joe!
#GriffUp
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๐จATTN๐จ Player of the Game Alert!!!
Congratulations to
#14
, Madison Iandoli, on a stellar performance versus Rockhurst on 3/5. Madisonโs veteran leadership shone through with 3 points (2G/1A), 3 ground balls, and 9 draw controls! Well done, Mads ๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐
๐จATTN๐จ Over the weekend we added another one to the squad! Griff family, please join us in welcoming Kiersten Lang! This Illinois middie brings grit and determination to our midfield unit. Welcome to the fam, Kiersten!
#GriffUp
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๐จATTN๐จ Griffon fans, weโre not done yet! Please welcome Garland Fiser to MWSU. She comes to us after repeat appearances on the national stage w/ fellow
@glvcsports
member,
@lindenwoodlax
, & will be integral in the success of our defense in year one. Welcome, G!
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๐จATTN๐จ Player of the Game Alert!!!
2/26 v CSC:
#22
Maddie Brady
4 genos, 4 apples, 8 total points
Making a statement in our program debut!
2/28 v UAH:
#26
Mack Porter
16 saves, 4 gbs, 1 int
An absolute FORCE in the cage!
#GriffUp
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Not even a worldwide pandemic can slow this program down!
Big verbal commit today from a transfer who will do big things on both ends of the field for us!
That makes two transfers and one incoming freshman committed during this quarantine.
#GriffUp
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Congratulations to Mackenzie Porter as she recently surpassed 200 career ground balls!