Women at Ashland University can now play lacrosse, the fast-growing sport that has been gaining popularity around the world over the past few years.

Several students questioned why AU’s Rec Center had a club lacrosse team for men but not for women. Starting last spring, sophomores Samantha Powell and Theresa Lattner came together to form AU’s very own women’s club lacrosse team. After talking to Wes Bonadio, the assistant director of programs for recreational services, he was thrilled about the idea.

“I think this is an unbelievable opportunity for women, especially with how graciously willing the university is offering to help the students,” Bonadio said.

The university helped by paying for all of the equipment and uniforms that the girls need for practice and games.

This includes their sticks, mouth guards, goggles, balls, whistles, stop watches, and home and away uniforms.

One of the main reasons the school supports this club team so much is because, within time, they are planning on making it a varsity sport for women. It could take anywhere from a year to five or more years, depending on the how everything goes.

“I am really excited that the girls want to start a women’s team because I think that anything that gives women another chance to get involved is great,” Bonadio said.

Powell, the one who put this all together, is currently coaching the girls and teaching them how to play because hardly anyone has any experience, she said. Even though it might take some work to teach everyone, Powell is excited to be a part of a sports team and to start playing lacrosse again.

“I think this is a great addition to the school because it is fun to be a part of something and it is giving all of these girls the chance to try something new together,” said Lattner, co-president.

The team ranges from freshmen to seniors, including girls with years of experience and some with zero experience.

“I think that there is a lot of good potential on the team, and if we all work really hard together we will end up being successful,” Powell said.

Powell and Lattner have positive expectations for this team and are looking forward to the possibility of the team developing into a women’s varsity sport.

Women at Ashland University can now play lacrosse, the fast-growing sport that has been gaining popularity around the world over the past few years.

Several students questioned why AU’s Rec Center had a club lacrosse team for men but not for women. Starting last spring, sophomores Samantha Powell and Theresa Lattner came together to form AU’s very own women’s club lacrosse team. After talking to Wes Bonadio, the assistant director of programs for recreational services, he was thrilled about the idea.

“I think this is an unbelievable opportunity for women, especially with how graciously willing the university is offering to help the students,” Bonadio said. The university helped by paying for all of the equipment and uniforms that the girls are going to need to practice and for their games. This includes their sticks, mouth guards, goggles, balls, whistles, stop watches, and home and away uniforms.

One of the main reasons the school supports this club team so much is because within time they are planning on making it a varsity sport for women. It could take anywhere from a year to five or more years, depending on the how everything goes.

“I am really excited that the girls want to start a women’s team because I think that anything that gives women another chance to get involved is great,” Bonadio said.

Powell is the one who put this all together and is currently coaching the girls how to play because hardly anyone has any experience, she said. Even though it might take some work to teach everyone, Powell is excited to be a part of a sports team again and to start playing lacrosse again.

“I think this is a great addition to the school because it is fun to be a part of something and it is giving all of these girls the chance to try something new together,” said Lattner, co-president.

The team ranges from freshmen to seniors including girls with years of experience and some with zero experience.

“I think that there is a lot of good potential on the team, and if we all work really hard together we will end up being successful,” Powell said.

Both students have positive expectations for this team and are looking forward to the possibility of the team developing into a women’s varsity sport.