BETHLEHEM, Pa. ­– American University lacrosse had two athletes selected to the Patriot League Postseason All-League teams, the conference announced on Monday afternoon. Juniors Jordan Mitchell and Hannah Spease were both named to the Patriot League All-League Second team, Mitchell as a defender and Spease as a midfielder.
 
This honor marks the first postseason honor for Spease and the second year in a row for Mitchell being named to the second team.
 
The Patriot League major awards and All-League teams are voted on by Patriot League women's lacrosse head coaches, who could not vote for their student-athletes or themselves.
 
Finishing the season with 36 points and 30 goals, third and second on the Eagles squad respectively, Spease's first season at American saw her starting in all 16 games this year. The junior midfielder leads the team in draw controls with 69; her single-game high was 11 in a contest against Mercer. Spease also had 12 caused turnovers and 14 ground balls to contribute to the Eagles' 2023 campaign.

On the defensive end, Mitchell has maintained her role as one of the primary threats for the Eagles as a mark-up defender against top offensive threats of competitors. She started all 16 games of the season and worked as the crucial player in transition, helping the team to an 84% clear percentage. She finished the season with eight ground balls and 14 caused turnovers.
 
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2022-23 Women's Lacrosse All-Patriot League Teams and Major Awards
 
Attacker of the Year: Georgia Latch, Loyola Maryland (So.)
Midfielder of the Year: Jillian Wilson, Loyola Maryland (Gr.)
Defensive Player of the Year: Katie Detwiler, Loyola Maryland (Gr.)
Goalkeeper of the Year: Lauren Spence, Loyola Maryland (So.)
Rookie of the Year: Brigid Duffy, Army West Point (Fr.)
Coach of the Year: Michelle Tumolo, Army West Point
 
2023 Women's Lacrosse First-Team All-Patriot League *
Attackers (8): Julia Franzoni, Army West Point (Sr.); Kathleen Sullivan, Army West Point (Sr.); Jennifer Barry, Boston University (Sr.); Olivia Memeger, Lehigh (Jr.); Gabby Schneider, Lehigh (Sr.); Georgia Latch, Loyola Maryland (So.); Sydni Black, Loyola Maryland (Jr.); Leelee Denton, Navy (Jr.)
Midfielders (6): Brigid Duffy, Army West Point (Fr.); Jolie Riedell, Army West Point (Sr.); Chase Boyle, Loyola Maryland (So.); Jillian Wilson, Loyola Maryland (Gr.); Emily Messinese, Navy (So.); Ava Yovino, Navy (Fr.)
Defenders (3): Ella Payer, Bucknell (Sr.); Katie Detwiler, Loyola Maryland (Gr.); Athena Corroon, Navy (Sr.)
Goalkeepers (2): Hayley Hunt, Lehigh (Jr.); Lauren Spence, Loyola Maryland (So.)
 
2023 Women's Lacrosse Second-Team All-Patriot League *
Attackers (6): Julia Gorajek, Army West Point (Sr.); Allie Boyce, Bucknell (So.); Kyra Lucey, Colgate (Jr.); Lauren Drillock, Holy Cross (Jr.); Emma Eberhardt, Lehigh (Sr.); Emily Wills, Loyola Maryland (Sr.)
Midfielders (3): Hannah Spease, American (Jr.); Claire Gola, Boston University (Sr.); Cassie Marte, Lehigh (Sr.)
Defenders (6): Jordan Mitchell, American (Jr.); Cathleen Parker, Army West Point (Sr.); Charlotte Wittstock, Holy Cross (Sr.); Julia DiConza, Lehigh (So.); Logan Olmstead, Loyola Maryland (Sr.); Lily Osborne, Loyola Maryland (So.)
Goalkeeper (2): Reilly Agres, Boston University (Sr.); Lexie Coldiron, Lafayette (Jr.)
 
*Additional members of the first and second teams due to ties in the voting