Temple University Athletics
2007 Women's Lacrosse Roster
Roster
Whitney Richards
- Position:
- M
- Height:
- 5-8
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Southampton, NJ
2006: Led Temple in assists for second straight season (24), which is sixth best tally in Temple history...Scored 17 goals, one of which was a game-winner...Ranked third in groundballs (37) and draw controls (26)...Finished first in caused turnovers (21)...Named to A-10 All-Championship Team...Dished three assists in five different games...Placed third in the A-10 in assists per game (1.33)...Scored four goals and dished two assists vs. Duquesne (4/30)... Named Co-Player of the Week.
2005: Started 14 of 16 games as a freshman midfielder...Was Temple[apos]s leader in assists, dishing 16 helpers...Netted five goals for a 21 point tally...Tied for second on the team in groundballs, earning 36...Was third on the squad in draw controls (24) and was fourth in caused turnovers (12)...Voted to A-10 All Championship Team after netting one goal and dishing three assists in semifinal game against Richmond (5/6)...Dished two assists in wins against UMass (4/29) and La Salle (3/30)...Scored two goals and dished two assists in victory at Lafayette (4/13).
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time First Team All-Conference honoree...Twice named Honorable Mention All-American...Earned First Team All-State honors in 2004 and Second Team All-State in 2003...Two-year member of First Team All-County and All South Jersey teams...Served as team captain and was elected Holy Cross Team MVP in 2004...Holds Holy Cross record for most points (130) and assists (83) earned in one season...Also played four years of basketball and field hockey...Garnered Top Senior Female Athlete Award...Named First Team All-Conference, All-County, All-South Jersey and All-State in field hockey...
PERSONAL: Twin sister Hillary is also a senior on the team. Honor Roll Student fall of [apos]04, fall of [apos]05, and spring of [apos]07.
