FARMVILLE, Va. – The MAC conference released its season awards today, and sophomore standout Maroussia Walckiers was selected to the All-MAC Second Team.

The Kraainem, Belgium native earned her first all-conference spot on the heels of a strong season up top for the Longwood offense.

"Maroo" led Longwood's offense across multiple categories. The sophomore posted a team-best nine goals and 21 points. In addition, she led the team in shots with 63. Two of her goals were game winners.

She closed the season strong and scored in each of the team's final four matches. During that run, she had a pair of multi-goal games. She tallied two goals in a 3-2 overtime win at Georgetown, including the game winner in the 70^th minute. In the final match of the season, she scored a pair of goals at Central Michigan.

The dynamic sophomore also had the game-winning penalty stroke in the shootout win over Miami (Ohio) to give the program its first victory against the Redhawks in school history.

Longwood field hockey now shifts its focus to the offseason and 2023 season, where the Lancers are slated to return 20 players to the team. Stay up to date with Lancers field hockey by visiting longwoodlancers.com or following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


All-MAC First Team
Friederike Stegen, App State
Anna Smarrelli, App State
Fleur Knopert, Ball State
Amber Hofenk Jerembo, Bellarmine
Patricia Strunk, Kent State
Maria Cambra Soler, Kent State
Luli Rosso, Miami
Claudia Garcia Negrete, Miami
Macy McHale, Miami
Mijntje Ligtenberg, Ohio
GK: Isabelle Perese, Miami
 
All-MAC Second Team
Pauline Mangold, App State
Sarah Farrell, App State
Kate Biglin, Central Michigan
Alice O'Hagan, Central Michigan
Maia Sarrabayrouse, Kent State
Iris Bekker, Kent State
Maroussia Walckiers, Longwood
Paula Navarro, Miami
Paula Pena Martinez, Miami
Katelyn Whittle, Ohio
GK: Addie Clark, App State
 
All-MAC Freshman Team
Lise Boekaar, App State
Henriette Stegen, App State
Fleur Knopert, Ball State
Patricia Strunk, Kent State
Iris Bekker, Kent State
Maia Sarrabayrouse, Kent State
Paula Navarro, Miami
Mijntje Ligtenberg, Ohio

Coach of the Year
Meghan Dawson, App State
 
Defensive Player of the Year
Maria Cambra Soler, Kent State
 
Offensive Player of the Year
Friederike Stegen, App State

Goalkeeper of the Year
Isabelle Perese, Miami
 
Co-Freshmen of the Year 
Patricia Strunk, Kent State
Mijntje Ligtenberg, Ohio
 
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