Bonnies Women's Lacrosse Summer 2025 Newsletter

Dear Bonnies Lacrosse Alumni,

We hope you're enjoying a restful and sunny summer! As we wrap up another exciting chapter in St. Bonaventure Women’s Lacrosse history, we wanted to reach out and share some highlights from the 2024–25 season, introduce new faces on our staff, and thank you—our incredible alumni—for your ongoing support.

Season Recap: Growth & Achievement

This spring, we wrapped up the season with a strong 10-8 overall record—a significant step forward for our program. A key highlight was our Spring Break trip to Florida, where the team trained hard, stayed in two beautiful Airbnbs, and made unforgettable memories both on and off the field.

We also set a historic milestone this season: we broke the single-season record for goals as a team! On top of that, Brooke Piper shattered the single-season record for goals scored. Megan Schillinger also crushed the single-season record for draw controls. Huge congratulations to Brooke, Meg and the entire team for these incredible achievements!

The season culminated with a trip to the Atlantic 10 Tournament in Richmond, where we faced top-seeded Richmond in the quarterfinals. Though we fought until the very end, ultimately falling 11-8, the experience was a meaningful benchmark for the team’s growth and development, and we couldn’t be prouder of their effort.

Welcome to the Staff: Amanda Monahan & Max Alberici

We’re excited to introduce two new additions to our coaching staff this year!

Amanda Monahan – Assistant Coach
Amanda joins us from coaching positions at Xavier and Furman, where she focused on goalies and defense. Her experience, tactical knowledge, and leadership are already making a huge impact on our players. We’re thrilled to have her on the sidelines and part of the Bonnie family.

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Max Alberici – Volunteer Assistant
Max comes to us after gaining valuable experience with the Clemson Women’s Lacrosse program during his undergraduate years. As our Volunteer Assistant, Max brings great energy and passion to the field, assisting across multiple areas of the program. We're excited to have him helping out this season!

Save the Date: Alumni Game – Friday, October 10 at 7 p.m.!
We are delighted to announce that our Annual Alumni Game will take place on Friday, October 10 at 7 p.m.! This cherished tradition is an excellent opportunity for former players to reconnect, lace up their cleats, and interact with the current team and coaching staff.

The Alumni Game is the same weekend of Fall Fest in Ellicottville! So plan to stick around and enjoy the whole weekend with your fellow alumni! Whether you're playing in the game or just attending, it will be a great chance to relive old memories and make new ones.

More details will follow soon, but for now, be sure to mark your calendars—we hope to see as many alumni as possible back on campus for what’s sure to be a memorable event!

Bonnies Women's Lacrosse Earns IWLCA Academic Honors

The St. Bonaventure women's lacrosse program has earned recognition for academic excellence by being honored as an Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Academic Honor Squad.

In addition, 10 Bonnies student-athletes individually were honored with spots on the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll: seniors Grace Burns (physical education), Brooke Cicoria (health science), Fiona McGovern (health science), Tori Nascimento (physical education) and Katelyn Rokitka (physical education) as well as juniors Rylee Gonzalez (physical education), Emma Hollenbeck (accounting), Grace Hollenbeck (physical education), Brooke Piper (psychology) and Megan Schillinger (finance).

To qualify for the Academic Honor Squad honor, teams must have posted a 3.2 or higher team GPA for the academic year.

Bonnies women's lacrosse compiled a 3.45 cumulative GPA through the spring semester with 17 student-athletes boasting cumulative GPAs of 3.5 or higher and 30 surpassing a 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for the Academic Honor Roll, student-athletes must be a junior, senior, or graduate student and have earned a cumulative academic GPA of 3.50 or greater. 

McGovern Named Bona's NCAA Woman of the Year Nominee

St. Bonaventure women's lacrosse graduate Fiona McGovern has earned selection as the university's NCAA Woman of the Year nominee.

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Bonnies Rack Up Postseason A-10 Awards

Five members of the St. Bonaventure women's lacrosse team earned Atlantic 10 All-Conference honors, league officials announced following the season. Brooke Piper and Brit Colangelo received spots on the All-Atlantic 10 First Team while Megan Schillinger was named to the Second Team. Freshman Sidney Van Tassel earned a spot on the All-Rookie Team while Fiona McGovern and Piper were also selected to the All-Academic Team.

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Looking Ahead

With a strong group of returners, a talented incoming class, and fresh leadership on the sidelines, we're excited for what lies ahead. Your support and connection mean the world to our program, and we can’t wait to keep you involved as we continue to build something special at St. Bonaventure.

Be on the lookout for more updates and alumni opportunities in the coming months. Until then, enjoy the rest of your summer and—of course—Go Bonnies!

With gratitude,
The St. Bonaventure Women’s Lacrosse Team