Release courtesy of the GVSU Sports Information Department

ALLENDALE, Mich. – Five members of the Grand Valley State women’s lacrosse team earned a spot on the All-Independent second team as well as one earning a spot on the All-Freshman squad as announced on Wednesday.

Coaches who elected to participate in the selection process voted on the Division II Independent women’s lacrosse awards. Schools participating were Catawba College (N.C.), Florida Southern College, Grand Valley State University, Lenoir-Rhyne University (N.C.), Newberry College (S.C.), Shepherd University (W. Va.), Tiffin University (Ohio) and Urbana University (Ohio).

Freshman attacker Victoria Devine (Centereach, N.Y.), freshman midfielder Jordan Luberto (Okemos, Mich.), redshirt freshmen defenders Alexia O’Connor (Rockford, Mich.) and Ashley Stoltenberg (Fenton, Mich.) as well as freshman defender Alyssa Neumen (Rockford, Mich.) all earned a spot on the second team. Luberto was also named to the All-Freshman Team.

Devine paced the Lakers with 37 goals and six assists for a team-best 43 points. Luberto made an impact in the midfield, recording a team-high 57 draw controls as well as tallying 26 goals and 12 assists.

The defenders held opponents to 12.41 goals per game, which ranks 31st in the nation, while limiting three opponents to less than 10 goals. O’Connor was fourth on the team in caused turnovers (11) and second in ground balls with 30. Stoltenberg had six caused turnovers and 25 ground balls. Neumen recorded one goal from on a free-position shot in the first game of the season, while remaining an integral part of the defensive unit.

GVSU closed out its inaugural season with a 10-7 record. It included a 5-1 record at home and a 2-0 mark at neutral sites. The Lakers return all but two of their team including all 12 starters.

Independent Player of the Year: Alexandria Quast, Tiffin
Independent Freshman of the Year: Megan Asper, Florida Southern
Independent Coach of the Year: Kara Reber, Florida Southern

All-Independent First Team
Attacker
Christina Ferrara, Shepherd
Georgia Karr, Shepherd
Mara Mason, Florida Southern
Sarah Minick, Lenoir-Rhyne
Midfielder
Alexandria Quast, Tiffin
Lauren Donovan, Lenoir-Rhyne
Megan Asper, Florida Southern
Nicole Ruane, Shepherd
Defender
Alyssa Ashcroft, Urbana
Katie Gladhill, Florida Southern
Madelyn Teel, Lenoir-Rhyne
Melissa Halstead, Florida Southern
Goalkeeper*
Allison Senft, Lenoir-Rhyne
Jessica Bombard, Tiffin
*Two-way tie for first team goalkeeper; no second team distinction

All-Independent Second Team
Attacker
Elysse Braun, Tiffin
Katie Ferree, Florida Southern
Mary Minick, Lenoir-Rhyne
Victoria Devine, Grand Valley State
Midfielder
Ebony Mills, Catawba
Jordan Luberto, Grand Valley State
Krista Tippett, Shepherd
Lorianne Hoover, Florida Southern
Defender
Alexia O’Connor, Grand Valley State
Alyssa Neumen, Grand Valley State
Ashley Stoltenberg, Grand Valley State
Victoria Thomas, Newberry

All-Independent Freshman Team
Alexis MacMillan, Tiffin
Allison Senft, Lenoir-Rhyne
Caitlin Chase, Florida Southern
Georgia Karr, Shepherd
Hannah Walters, Urbana
Jessica Bombard, Tiffin
Jordan Luberto, Grand Valley State
Katie Ferree, Florida Southern
Lauren Donovan, Lenoir-Rhyne
Lorianne Hoover, Florida Southern
Madelyn Teel, Lenoir-Rhyne
Mary Minick, Lenoir-Rhyne
Megan Asper, Florida Southern