Dykstra named a Synapse Sports First Team All-American

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh women's lacrosse senior Lauren Dykstra has earned her second national All-America honor as on Sunday night, she was named a Synapse Sports First Team All-American. In total, the website selected 48 All-Americans across three teams (first, second and third). One of only 16 players in the nation to crack the first team, Dykstra was the only Patriot Leaguer to be selected for the elite list.

This marks the second straight season Dykstra has received All-America laurels from the website. Formally WomensLacrosse.com, she was named a Second Team All-American a year ago.

In total, eight of the 16 first-team members came from the ACC, followed by five from the ALC. The Big East and America East also placed one on the first team. Seven of the 16 came from the two teams who played in Sunday's National Championship Game - four from runner-up Maryland and three from champion Northwestern.

The honor marks Dykstra's second national All-America recognition, just three days after being named a WomensLax.com All-American. Dykstra was also named IWLCA First Team All-Region and is now eligible for IWLCA All-America honors, which is set to be released on Monday.

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Dykstra finished her storied career with a Lehigh and Patriot League record 257 career goals, which stands sixth most in NCAA history. After posting 79, 75 then 62 points in her first three seasons, Dykstra went off her senior year for a career-high 86 points via 72 goals and 14 assists. Her 4.24 goals per game led the nation while her goal total stood third best. She was also fifth nationally with her 86 points and second in points per game (5.06).

A four-time All-Patriot League performer, Dykstra garnered four major Patriot League Awards in as many seasons - Rookie of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Midfield Player of the Year.

First Team All-Americans
Nikki Branchini, Albany
Ally Carey, Vanderbilt
Kitty Cullen, Florida
Brittany Dipper, Maryland
Corey Donohoe, North Carolina
Lauren Dykstra, Lehigh
Alex Frank, Northwestern
Katie Gallagher, Maryland
Grace Gavin, Loyola
Emma Hamm, Duke
Mia Hurrin, North Carolina
Christie Kaestner, Duke
Sarah Mollison, Maryland
Katie Schwarzmann, Maryland
Shannon Smith, Northwestern
Taylor Thornton, Northwestern

Second Team All-Americans
Shaylyn Blaney, Notre Dame
Erin Brennan, Penn
Kat Collins, Dartmouth
Lindsey deButts, Princeton
Lizzy Drumm, Princeton
Sam Farrell, Florida
Taylor Frink, Albany
Kristen Giovanniello, Dartmouth
Grace Golden, William & Mary
Kristen Igoe, Boston College
Sarah Jonson, William & Mary
Shannie MacKenzie, Dartmouth
Colleen Magarity, Northwestern
Alayna Markwordt, Ohio State
Kat Thomas, Duke
Jennifer Vandermeulen, Harvard

Third Team All-Americans
Casey Ancarrow, James Madison
Ashley Bruns, Florida
Cally Chakrian, James Madison
Jackie Doherty, Notre Dame
Liz Downs, Virginia
Allie Emala, Virginia Tech
Mary Flowers, Richmond
Leslie Foard, Stanford
Becky Lynch, North Carolina
Laura Merrifield, Maryland
Logan McCraw, Georgetown
Abby Rehfuss, Loyola
Erin Tochihara, Princeton
Michelle Tumolo, Syracuse
Kim Wenger, Duke
Brittany Wilton, Boston College

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