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2026 IWLCA All-Region - Christine Dannenfelser and Nikki Mennella
Christine Dannenfelser (left) and Nikki Mennella (right)

Pride Duo Dannenfelser, Mennella Earn All-Region Honors

5/14/2026 3:00:00 PM

Hempstead, NY - A pair of Hofstra women's lacrosse players - Christine Dannenfelser and Nikki Mennella - earned Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association All-Regions honors, it was announced today. 

Both were named to the Mid-Atlantic Region Second Team. 

This is the first all-region accolade for Dannenfelser, while Mennella was a first team selection a season ago. 

Dannenfelser had a tremendous season for the Pride as she led the team with 42 ground balls and 37 caused turnovers, while ranking third on the team with 39 draw controls. 

An All-CAA First Team selection this year, Dannenfelser's 37 caused turnovers this season is good for third-most in a single season in program history.

Mennella, who was the CAA Attacker of the Year and earned All-CAA First Team accolades this season, totaled 90 points on 65 goals and 25 assists in 2026, while also adding 67 draw controls, 21 ground balls and six caused turnovers. 

A four-time CAA Offensive Player of the Week honoree this year, Mennella's 65 goals are the second-most in a single season in program history and her 90 points is good for the third-most in a single season in school history. 

 
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