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Aamina  Thornton
Aamina Thornton
  • Induction:
    2010
  • Class:
    1990
A defender during one the most successful stretches in the history of Temple women's lacrosse, Aamina Thornton (1987-90) helped the Owls compile a 61-8 record during her four seasons on the turf with each of her teams advancing the NCAA Final Four. A First Team All-America selection as a senior in 1990, the Phoenixville, PA native (Phoenixville HS) was an integral part of the Owls 1988 NCAA title team that posted a perfect 19-0 mark. A four-year starter, Thornton, whose sisters Amara and Yasmin were also members of the Owls lacrosse program, was an able offensive player, contributing 30 goals and 14 assists during her career.