WASHINGTON – James Madison lacrosse attacker
Isabella Peterson and defender
Mairead Durkin wrapped up a slew of national preseason awards on Friday, as both were among 50 women's lacrosse players across the country named to the Tewaaraton Award Watch List.
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Peterson finds her name on the list for the second time in her career. Last year, she was added to the watch list mid-season and was later named as one of 25 nominees.
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She scored 72 goals (3.79/game) and totaled 87 points in 2022, adding 102 draw controls to lead both JMU and the Colonial Athletic Association.
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Durkin is a first-time selection to the Tewaaraton Watch List. Last season, she caused 52 turnovers (2.74/game) and secured 45 ground balls to bolster the 11th-best scoring defense in the country.
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Both Tewaaraton Watch List selections garnered Preseason All-American honors from national media outlets USA Lacrosse Magazine and ILWomen this year, receiving Third Team selections from both outlets.
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In the American Athletic Conference, Durkin was named Preseason Defensive Player of the Year while both players were unanimously selected to the All-Conference Team.
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The No. 12 Dukes begin the season tomorrow at No. 1 North Carolina. First draw is scheduled for 2 p.m. and will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra.
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