Trent Excalibur Earn Silver At 2022 OUA Women’s Lacrosse Championships; Fall Short of Three Peat

A third straight title was so close for the Trent Excalibur women’s lacrosse team earned silver medal at the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Patterson Cup Championships, hosted at the University of Toronto on Sunday. 

Trent was a two-time defending champion heading into the tournament, winning the title in 2021 and 2019. 2020 had no tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo courtesy of Trent University.

The team defeated the likes of Ontario Tech 24-5, Laurier 16-8 and Western 10-9 in overtime. They lost to the Queen's Gaels, 16-5, falling short of earning the three peat.

“These are tremendous student-athletes and their accomplishments, both on-and-off the field, are shining examples of what the Trent Excalibur program represents,” said Leslie Spooner, interim director, Athletics & Recreation. “They never backed down and continued to play with passion, determination and resilience. These athletes continue to raise the profile of Trent Excalibur lacrosse and we could not be prouder of them.”

Mackenzie Manuliak (attacker), Avery Di Giorgio (midfielder), Jaqueline Maclean (defender) and Kieran Gerow (goalie), were named 2022 OUA Women’s Lacrosse Championship All-Stars. 

“We are so proud of this team and all that they have accomplished this season,” says Erica Evans, Excalibur head coach. “Our heads are held high wearing that silver medal with pride knowing we will only come back hungrier, more experienced, and more determined than ever next season.”

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