The New Haven women’s lacrosse team was recently ranked 14th in the country in the national Division II preseason poll, marking the fast-approaching start to the 2024 season. They are one of four Northeast-10 (NE-10) teams ranked in the top 16 to start the season as the Chargers look to build off a 2023 campaign that saw them go 11-8 (8-4 NE-10).

Along with the preseason ranking, a pair of Chargers were recognized on the preseason All-American teams. Graduate defender Laura Agbayani was named to the All-American Second Team after being named to the NE-10 All-First Team in 2023. A stout defender, Agbayani tallied 21 ground balls and forced 19 turnovers last season, making her one of the best defenders both in the conference and the nation. Senior goalkeeper Gabby Buscemi was selected as an All-American Honorable Mention following a season in which she led the NE-10 in saves with 190.

The pair of Agbayani and Buscemi will anchor the New Haven defense as the team looks to challenge other teams in the conference, including defending national champions and No. 1 Pace University. New Haven also returns graduate attacker Camryn Antler, the team’s fourth-leading scorer (31 goals) from a season ago and senior midfielder Ivanna Hernandez who scored 14 goals last year.

New Haven opens their season on Feb. 21 at American International College. Their home opener comes on March 2, as the team will take the field at Kathy Zolad Stadium for the first time this season when they host Dominican College. More information on the season, along with live streams for each game can be found at NewHavenChargers.com.