WLAX Signs 12 Student-Athletes for 2024-25

MILWAUKEE – Marquette University women's lacrosse has signed 12 student-athletes for the 2024-25 year, head coach Meredith Black announced on Thursday.

The class features four defenders, three attackers, one midfielder, and one goalie. One player comes in as a midfielder/attacker and one as a defender/midfielder. The group comes from 11 different states from California to New York.

"I couldn't be more excited to officially welcome these 12 young women into our program," Black said. "We have a great group of talented student-athletes who will be ready to compete and help us win."

Hannah Evens
Defender | Nantucket, Massachusetts

High School: Attended Nantucket High School freshman and sophomore year and Brooks School junior and senior year … Four-year letterwinner in lacrosse … Team captain senior year … All-ISL and All-NEPSAC honorable mention junior year … All-ISL selection senior year … Cape & Islands All-Star selection sophomore year … Played for Revolution Lacrosse club team … Played ice hockey for three years in high school.

Personal: Daughter of Erik and Carol Evens … Father played lacrosse at Castleton University … Has one brother, Cole … Plans on majoring in criminology.

Why Marquette: "I chose to attend Marquette University for Marquette's academics along with athletics. The moment I stepped on campus it felt like home."

Tessa Boehm
Attacker | Castle Rock, Colorado

High School: Four-year letterwinner at Castle View High School … Won conference title every year and finished second in state twice … Holds record for most assists in a game (10) and most points in a game (14) at Castle View … USA Lacrosse All-Academic selection … Played for Team 180 club team.

Personal: Daughter of Sandy and Paul Boehm … Has two siblings, Sari and Brandon … Plans to major in business.

Why Marquette: "I chose to attend Marquette University because of their strong reputation in academics and athletics. The people at Marquette are driven and focused to help those around them succeed, as well as those in need. The kindness of the Marquette community felt like home."

Lucy Mineo
Midfield | Westfield, New Jersey

High School: Four-year letterwinner at Westfield High School … Also played field hockey … Team captain senior year … Second Team all-county and all-conference senior year … Selected to Under Armour All-America New Jersey team in 2022 … Led team in goals and points sophomore season in 2022 … Played for BBL Elite club team.

Personal: Daughter of Susie and Frank Mineo … Has two siblings, Matthew and Molly … Father played lacrosse at Roanoke College, brother played at Boston University and sister played at Sacred Heart University … Plans to major in political science.

Why Marquette: "I chose Marquette University for its remarkable facilities and academics. The team had a strong bond I wanted to be a part of."

Mckenna Farrell
Attacker/Midfielder | Sayville, New York

High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Sayville High School … Also played four-years of varsity soccer … Named all-county and all-tournament team in 2024 … Team captain and team MVP senior year … Named all-county honorable mention in 2023 … 54 points in high school – 31G-23A … Played for Long Island Yellow Jackets club team.

Personal: Daughter of Kelly and Chris Farrell … Has one sister, Morgan … Plans to major in education or speech pathology.

Why Marquette: 'I fell in love with everything about Marquette as a University and as a team. The coaches and players were so welcoming, and I knew right away this was my home."

Zoey Gottlieb
Goalie | Worthington, Ohio

High School: Four-year letterwinner at Thomas Worthington High School … Team captain junior and senior year … Ohio Capital Conference Player of the Year Cardinal Division in 2024 … All-Region and All-Ohio First Team in 2024 … Played for Long Island Top Guns club team.

Personal: Daughter of Tiffani and David Gottlieb … Has two siblings, Wyatt and Scarlett … Plans to major in chemistry.

Why Marquette: "I chose Marquette because of the people. As soon as I stepped on campus, I felt welcomed as a part of the Marquette family. I could see the forever friendships built by the lacrosse team and knew that is where I wanted to be."

Taylor Alexander
Defender | Raleigh, North Carolina

High School: Four-year letterwinner at Cardinal Gibbons High School … Team captain senior year … USA Lacrosse Academic All-American in 2024 … HighSchoolOT Girls Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Year in 2024 … Team defensive MVP sophomore through senior year … Cardinal Gibbons Scholar Athlete Award senior year … All-American junior and senior year … First team all-conference, all-region, and all-state all four years … Conference defensive player of the year in 2023, co-defensive player of the year in 2024 … Three-time state champion … 73-9 high school record with 191 GB and 111 CT … Played for Carolina Fever, Ultimate NC, and American Select club teams.

Personal: Daughter of Patricia and Luther Alexander … Mother played lacrosse at Loyola Maryland, father played football at Maryland … Has one brother, Grant … Plans to major in exercise physiology.

Why Marquette: "I chose Marquette because I loved the coaching staff, the University has the program I want, and I got that feeling when I stepped on campus this was home.'

Abby Brackett
Defender/Midfielder | Novato, California

High School: Four-year letterwinner at San Marin High School … Also played three years of varsity soccer … Two-time team captain … Marin County Athletic All-League honors all four years … Team MVP junior and senior seasons … 2024 North Coast CIF Section Champions, first time in school history … 104 DC, 105 goals, 22 assists and 72 GB senior season … Played for STEPS California and American Select California club teams.

Personal: Daughter of Amy and Travis Brackett … Has one sister, Madeleine … Plans to major in nursing.

Why Marquette: "The second I stepped on the Marquette campus I knew it was my new home! I chose Marquette because of the amazing culture, everyone is so kind and generous in the lacrosse program and the Nursing program. The city of Milwaukee is beautiful and there is so much to do! I was in a STEM / Biotechnology program in high school and was drawn to the Nursing program at Marquette!"

SG Mazariegos
Attacker | Orlando, Florida

High School: Attended Lake Highland High School and St. Thomas Aquinas High School … … USA Lacrosse All-American in 2024 … Three-time USA Lacrosse Al-District and All-Region honoree … Three-time state runner up … Totaled 116 G, 30 A, 73 GB and 11 DC … Played for M&D Lacrosse Orlando and Florida Select club teams … Also ran cross country … Cross country state qualifier in 2023.

Personal: Daughter of Sheri and Jose Mazariegos … Has three siblings, Sara, Joey and Annabella … Full name is Sofia Grace … Plans to major in communications and exercise science.

Why Marquette: "I chose Marquette University because of the Academics and having the major I really want to pursue. As well as the Athletic Programs and the amazing culture of the Lacrosse team and all the access to amazing trainers and academic support. I also love that it is a Catholic Jesuit University."

Julia Evens
Attacker | Minnetonka, Minnesota

High School: Four-year letterwinner at Benilde-St. Margaret's … 2024 Ms. Lacrosse Minnesota Player of the Year … Three-time state all-tournament team … Four-time all-conference selection … Four-time all-section first team selection … Two-time all-state first team selection… Two-time USA Lacrosse All-American … Two-time New Balance All-American … 2023 Inside Lacrosse Standout Player at New Balance All-American games … Two-time Star Tribune All-Metro First Team selection … 323 career points – 196 G, 127 A, 367 DC … Also played ice hockey … Played for Minnesota Elite Lacrosse club team.

Personal: Daughter of Sarah and Eric Evens ... Mother played tennis at St. Catherine … Plans to major in business.

Why Marquette: "I chose to attend Marquette University for the outstanding academics and rich team culture. The school spirit at Marquette is like no other and has a great lacrosse program and university to set me up for my future after college."

Azaria LeJuene-Woloszyn
Defender | Livonia, Michigan

High School: Four-year letterwinner at Winston Churchill High School … Team captain junior and senior year … Two-time USA Lacrosse All-American … Two-time USA Lacrosse Academic All-American … Four-time First Team All-State … 2021-22 Team MVP … Two-time Under Armour All-American … American Select Midwest team member … Played for Triumph Lacrosse Club.

Personal: Daughter of Rebecca Woloszyn … Plans to major in political science and minor in public policy.

Why Marquette: "I chose to attend Marquette University because of the big city feel coupled with the team environment."

Laila Johnson
Midfielder | Roswell, Georgia

High School: Four-year letterwinner at Roswell High School … Team captain senior year … State runner-up junior year … USA Lacrosse Honorable Mention All-American in 2023 … Second Team All-State in 2022 … Rookie of the Year in 2021 … Played for Florida Select club team.

Personal: Daughter of Janeille and Dedry Johnson … Has two brothers, Trey and Princeton … Plans to major in communications.

Why Marquette: "I chose to attend Marquette because I fell in love with the coaching staff and how welcoming the players were. I also loved that it was in the city and how much there was to do."

Addyson Graham
Defender | Liverpool, New York

High School: Four-year letterwinner at Liverpool High School … Two-time team captain … Two-time SCAC All-Conference … NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Award … 2022 Under Armour Spotlight team … 2021 Under Armour Watch List … Also played basketball and ran cross country … 2021 Most Valuable Runner … SCAC All-Conference Metro Division team in XC.

Personal: Daughter of Jelina and Alonzo Graham … Plans to major in business.

Why Marquette: "I chose Marquette because of its welcoming and home-like feeling. I instantly felt like part of a family, not just from my teammates and the new people I met, but also from the staff and all the people that introduced me to Marquette. I immediately felt like my needs and what I wanted out of a school were there and I felt comfortable in an environment that was completely new to me."

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