Hempstead, NY - Hofstra University Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Shannon Smith announced today a group of five outstanding student-athletes who will serve as captains for the Pride during the 2024 campaign. 

Earning this important leadership role are: Kate Fiola, Brynn Hepting, Ashlyn McDonald, Taylor Mennella, and Trinity Reed. 

"We are so thrilled with this group of women to lead us this season," commented Smith. "These five leaders will be great role models for our entire program and we look forward to their guidance throughout the 2024 season."

This marks the second year as captains for Fiola and Mennella, while the other three are all first-time captains. 

Fiola, a graduate student from Massapequa, New York, has played in 45 games for the Pride. She has 25 career points on 16 goals and nine assists, while also adding 49 ground balls and 18 caused turnovers. 

Hepting, a junior from Towson, Maryland, has appeared in and started 30 games and has totaled 42 draw controls, 26 ground balls, and 19 caused turnovers. 

A graduate student from Olney, Maryland, McDonald has played in 26 games with seven starts. She has six ground balls and seven caused turnovers. 

Mennella, a graduate student from Smithtown, New York, has played in 50 games so far in her career. She has 125 points on 82 goals and 43 assists, while also adding 25 ground balls and eight caused turnovers. 

A senior from Westbury, New York, Reed has appeared in 34 games during her career. She has 51 ground balls and 24 caused turnovers, while starting 32 games.