Downs, Walters Named Virginia Captains
from press release
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Virginia head women's lacrosse
coach Julie Myers announced that seniors Liz Downs and Marghi
Walters have been selected by their teammates as captains for the
2011 season.
"Liz and Marghi are both serious students, competitive athletes and
great leaders," Myers said. "I'm excited for them and for our team
to name them our captains this year. I'm sure they'll continue to
lead by example, create success and get involved in the University
Community in general."
Downs is an All-American defender from Alexandria, Va. In starting
every game of her career, Downs has become the backbone of
Virginia's defense. She is a two-time All-South Region honoree, was
a member of the 2010 All-ACC Team and was on the 2010 All-ACC
Academic Team. She has accumulated 66 ground balls, 39 caused
turnovers and 34 draw controls in her time as a Cavalier.
Walters is also a defender for the Cavaliers. In stepping into a
starting role last year, Walters made an immediate impact for
Virginia. She collected 12 ground balls, caused 10 turnovers and
scored her first collegiate goal against Old Dominion. The
Wyndmoor, Pa., native has also stepped in to take some draw
controls, in which she won 16.
