Lizzie de Guzman competes with the Philippine national women's lacrosse team.

Lacrosse Alumna Lizzie de Guzman and the Philippines Claim Bronze at 2025 Asia-Pacific Women’s Lacrosse Championship

The Philippines completed a breakout campaign at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Women’s Lacrosse Championships with a Bronze medal finish on Saturday, Jan. 11 with an 18-6 defeat of Chinese Taipei.

One of the team captains for the Philippines will sound familiar to American University lacrosse fans: Lizzie de Guzman was at the helm and finished with three points in the bronze medal match. 

A three time Patriot League Academic Honor Roll member and a two-time IWLCA Honor Roll Member, de Guzman graduated from American in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies along with a minor in psychology. 

De Guzman continues to pursue her studies at American University, now working toward a master’s degree in strategic communications.

Lizzie de Guzman and the Philippines national women's lacrosse team celebrating at the 2025 Asia Pacific Women's Lacrosse Championship.
Lizzie de Guzman competing with the Philippine national women's lacrosse team.
The Philippines national women's lacrosse team celebrates on the field at the2025 Asia Pacific Women's Lacrosse Championship.
Being a part of the inaugural Philippines women’s lacrosse team and making history is something I will cherish forever. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue my journey with a sport that has given me so much while playing for something bigger than myself. There is no greater honor than wearing the Philippines across my chest, striving to make my family and country proud with a group of strong, inspirational women who understand my experiences. Leaving Australia with a ticket to the World Games and a bronze medal was so special, and I can’t wait for Japan in 2026!
Lizzie de Guzman (AU '24)

During pool play in Queensland, Australia, the Philippines impressed with wins in its first two games against China and Hong Kong, China to earn a spot in the semifinals. 

It is the Philippines’ first women’s senior medal in an international lacrosse event, and the first medal for a Philippines field lacrosse program. With the win, the squad earned a first-ever appearance in the 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship in Japan. 

It will be the 12th Women's World Championship is the preeminent international women's lacrosse tournament. A new format has been adopted for this championship with 16 national teams taking part in the main tournament that the Philippines has now clinched a spot in. A Division II will also be held with 16 additional teams participating.

Lizzie de Guzman being interviewed on the field after competing with the Philippines national women's lacrosse team.
Lizzie de Guzman posing the with flag of the Philippines on media day.
Lizzie de Guzman photographed with the Philippine national women's lacrosse team.
We are incredibly proud of Lizzie and thrilled to see an alumna so deeply involved in the international game. This fall, we had the privilege of scrimmaging against the Philippines National Team—while it was bittersweet to face Lizzie on the field, it was an unforgettable experience for her former teammates. She’s also setting high standards for our current team, inspiring them to aim for the next level. We can’t wait to continue watching Lizzie’s growth with the Philippines program, and we’re excited to cheer her on as she competes this summer in Japan at the World Lacrosse Women's Championship.
Lindsay Teeters (Head Coach, AU Women's Lacrosse)

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