Ave Maria Women's Lacrosse Recruiting
Ave Maria University
Coaching Staff & Contact
Katelyn Sherman
Scraped from Ave Maria's official athletics site
📌 Contacts verified periodically against the program's official site.
Schedule & Results
| Date | Opponent | Loc | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17 | U New England | HOME | 7–9 | L |
| Mar 10 | Kean | HOME | 5–6 | L |
Either the season is over or new dates haven't been published yet.
Roster
No NCAA box-score data is published for this program yet. We'll fall back to the per-school scrape pipeline once it's wired up.
60% of the previous season's points came back for 2026, roughly typical for the division. Ave Maria added 6 new names to the 2026 roster. 13 of 14 players started at least one game — a rough gauge of real playing-time odds. Offense runs through a core: the top three scorers produced 61% of the team's points.
Academic & School Profile
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard
Cost data from IPEDS. Scholarship counts reflect NCAA limits — actual aid varies.
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About Ave Maria Women's Lacrosse
Ave Maria women's lacrosse currently operates without a publicly listed head coach name in available sources. The program is managed through the university's athletics department and competes actively in conference and national tournaments.
Ave Maria University is located in Ave Maria, Florida, a private residential community in southwest Florida. The campus serves approximately 1,229 students and is situated in a Catholic university setting founded by philanthropist Tom Monaghan. The athletic facilities support competitive NAIA-level lacrosse, with home games played on campus.
Ave Maria University women's lacrosse competes in NAIA division and is based in Ave Maria, Florida. The program plays in the Sun Conference and has developed competitive depth, ranking as high as #7 nationally in recent seasons. Ave Maria University is a private Catholic institution founded in 1998, with current enrollment of approximately 1,229 students.
Ave Maria women's lacrosse reached the Sun Conference Semifinal in May 2026, where the team fell to Keiser 18-6 on May 2. The season began with losses to Kean (5-6) and University of New England (7-9) in March 2026, but the Gyrenes mounted a strong mid-season campaign, ranking as high as #7 nationally and defeating several ranked opponents including a top-10 win in April.
Frequently Asked
- Has Ave Maria won an NCAA women's lacrosse championship?
- Ave Maria competes in NAIA, not NCAA Division I, II, or III, so it does not compete for NCAA championships. The program competes for NAIA national recognition and conference titles.
- What conference does Ave Maria women's lacrosse play in?
- Ave Maria women's lacrosse competes in the Sun Conference at the NAIA division level.
- Where is Ave Maria University located?
- Ave Maria University is located in Ave Maria, Florida, a private residential community in southwest Florida. The university was founded in 1998 and relocated to Florida in 2007.
- Who is the head coach of Ave Maria women's lacrosse?
- The head coach name is not publicly listed in current available sources for Ave Maria University women's lacrosse.
- What is the enrollment at Ave Maria University?
- Ave Maria University has approximately 1,229 students enrolled. The university is a private Catholic institution.
- What division is Ave Maria women's lacrosse?
- Ave Maria women's lacrosse competes at the NAIA level.
- Where does Ave Maria recruit women's lacrosse players from?
- Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Ave Maria came from 8 states, led by FL, MD, MI.
Women's Lacrosse programs in the same competitive tier.
Data updated 2026-08-11 · methodology
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