Granville, Ohio — Denison University women's lacrosse once again proved its status as a national contender in 2025, with four student-athletes earning All-American honors from USA Lacrosse and the IWLCA, two of the sport's most prestigious organizations. Leading the way is senior defender Mary Daniel, who capped off a remarkable collegiate career by being named a two-time USA Lacrosse Division III Third Team All-American.
Daniel's latest selection highlights her as one of the nation's elite defenders and Denison's sole representative on the USA Lacrosse All-American list, which recognizes top players from 52 schools. During the 2025 season, Daniel started all 18 games she played, making her biggest impact on defense. While she contributed modestly on offense with 1 goal and 1 assist on a perfect 1.000 shooting percentage, her true strength was on the defensive end. She recorded 27 ground balls, 7 turnovers, and 20 caused turnovers, while also collecting 22 draw controls to help Denison maintain possession. Her exceptional play earned her a Preseason All-American Honorable Mention from USA Lacrosse Magazine in 2024.
In addition to Daniel's USA Lacrosse nod, Denison also celebrated three honorees in the IWLCA Division III All-American Teams:
- Anna DeVuono – First Team, Senior Attack
Throughout the season and their NCAA tournament run, she started 20 of 21 games and led the team with an impressive 80 goals and 9 assists, totaling 89 points. She fired 149 shots with a .537 shooting percentage, and placed 113 shots on goal, converting at an efficient .758 rate. DeVuono delivered in clutch moments with three game-winning goals, while also contributing eight ground balls, 35 draw controls, and 11 caused turnovers. She has a career milestone of over 146 goals and 163 total career points.
- Liz Hinton –Third Team, Senior Defense
She started all 21 games in 2025, playing a crucial role on the defensive end. She tallied 40 ground balls, 8 draw controls, and an impressive 23 caused turnovers, consistently disrupting opposing offenses. Though her scoring was limited to one goal on two shots, her impact was felt primarily through her steady, high-level play on Denison's backline.
- Mary Martinson – Third Team, Junior Midfield
She started every game in the 2025 season, anchoring Denison's midfield with a strong presence on both sides of the field. Over the course of the year, she collected 30 ground balls, secured 94 draw controls, and caused an impressive 14 turnovers. Offensively she finished second on the team in goals with 53 and tallied seven assists, for a total of 60 points. She finished the regular season as the 2025 North Coast Athletic Conference Midfielder of the Year.
Together, these four athletes represent Denison's continued excellence on the national stage, with honors from both USA Lacrosse and the IWLCA showcasing the program's depth and talent.
