Sweitzer Named USA Lacrosse Preseason Goalie of the Year

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Syracuse's Delaney Sweitzer has been tabbed as USA Lacrosse Magazine's Preseason Goalie of the Year. The honor comes a day after being named a preseason first-team All-American by the publication.

Sweitzer is the reigning Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Goalkeeper of the Year. She earned the honor after a breakout season in 2023. Sweitzer recorded a career-high 185 saves, which ranked seventh in the nation. She reached double figures in saves eight times and made a career-best 15 saves in wins against Virginia Tech and North Carolina.

In addition, Sweitzer ranked eighth nationally in save percentage (.505) and 12th in goals-against average (9.20). She also finished third in the nation in ground balls per game (3.71).

The Hatfield, Pa. native was a 2023 IWLCA All-America First Team selection as well as a Tewaaraton Award nominee. She was also selected to the All-Northeast Region and the All-ACC First Team. Sweitzer was a four-time ACC Defensive Player of the Week.

Syracuse opens the 2024 campaign at defending national champion Northwestern on Saturday, Feb. 10. Syracuse returns home to host Army on Wednesday, Feb. 14 and Maryland on Saturday, Feb. 17. Season, single-game and group tickets are on sale now at Cuse.com/tickets.

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Sweitzer Named USA Lacrosse Preseason Goalie of the Year

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