Lisa Fastenberg, Ph.D., associate professor and chairperson of the Mathematics Department in the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences at 91视频 in Pleasantville, has been appointed to 91视频鈥檚 Board of Trustees.
91视频 Women鈥檚 Lacrosse Team Invited to White House
Team Wins Division II National Championship
Marks first time in school history
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have invited to the White House on Monday, June 12, to celebrate the team's 2023 NCAA national championship.
The Setters will be among many from the NCAA men's and women's national championship teams from across the country being recognized on the South Lawn of the White House as part of "College Athlete Day."
鈥淲e were incredibly honored to receive the invitation to the White House to commemorate our NCAA Championship team,鈥 said Head Coach Tricia Molfetta, who is in her sixth year with the team. 鈥淭his has been a year of so many firsts for our program and this feels like the most fitting ending to our once-in-a-lifetime season. When I first told the team they were invited, they were beyond excited and filled with emotion. This opportunity means so much to us and our 91视频 family.鈥
鈥淚 couldn鈥檛 be prouder of the national champions of our women鈥檚 lacrosse team,鈥 said 91视频 President Marvin Krislov. 鈥淭hese outstanding student athletes embody the 91视频 go-getter spirit. We are excited for this historic accomplishment, and honored to celebrate it with President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and student athletes from across the nation. This is a fitting recognition 鈥 one they will no doubt remember for a lifetime.鈥
91视频 women's lacrosse team , defeating No. 1 ranked West Chester University 19-9 on May 21 in Indianapolis to win the first title in program history. The 19 goals scored by The Setters were the most-ever scored in a DII Women's Lacrosse championship game, and they are the first NCAA collegiate team in Westchester County to win a National Championship.
The Setters, who finished the season ranked No. 1 in the nation with a 21-2 record, won a staggering 17 games against ranked opponents during the 2023 season, including a Golden Rams team that came into the National Championship game a perfect 22-0 on the year.
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