EDISON, N.J. - Manhattan graduate student
Andrea Liotta was named to the 2024 Metropolitan Athletic Association Conference (MAAC) Women's Lacrosse Preseason Team, announced today by the league office.
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Liotta, a native of Glenwood Landing, N.Y., is a defender for the Jaspers. A former MAAC Defensive Player of the Year, and Unanimous First Team All-MAAC selection in 2023, she started all 16 games a year ago. She recorded 74 draw controls, 34 groundballs, and 21 caused turnovers.
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The Jaspers were picked to finish eighth overall as a team with Fairfield voted to win the title.
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| Preseason Player of the Year |
| Rachel Crane – Niagara |
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| Preseason All-MAAC Team |
| Player |
Position |
Year |
Institution |
| Libby Rowe |
Attack |
Gr. |
Fairfield |
| Elizabeth Talluto |
Attack |
Gr. |
Fairfield |
| Kerri Gutenberger |
Attack |
Gr. |
Marist |
| Lexi Braniecki |
Attack |
Sr. |
Niagara |
| Paige Stachura |
Midfield |
Gr. |
Canisius |
| Kira Varada |
Midfield |
Jr. |
Iona |
| Rachel Crane |
Midfield |
Gr. |
Niagara |
| Jordan Bentley |
Midfield |
R-Jr. |
Siena |
| Jill Galanti |
Defense |
Sr. |
Canisius |
| Lindsey Barnes |
Defense |
Gr. |
Fairfield |
| Andrea Liotta |
Defense |
Gr. |
Manhattan |
| Sydney Huhtala |
Defense |
So. |
Niagara |
| Jenna Colabufo |
Defense |
Gr. |
Siena |
| Jody Chu |
Goalkeeper |
So. |
Canisius |
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