Muldoon Named Atlantic 10 Midfielder of the Year, Five Others Earn Nods
05/01/2024 | Women's Lacrosse
Washington, D.C. – The Atlantic 10 has released its major end-of-year awards and All-Conference teams Wednesday with six Spiders earning honors from the conference. Richmond wrapped up the regular season with an 11-5 overall record and 7-2 conference tally.
Grace Muldoon dominated the polls as she has been named this year's Atlantic 10 Midfielder of the Year as well as a member of the All-Conference Midfield First-Team.
"This is such an honor for Grace and the Richmond program. Grace is someone everyone likes to play with because of her skill and creativity and she works hard to make her teammates look good. I am proud of the work Grace has put in to earn this recognition and her teammates who challenge her every day", Head Coach, Anne Harrington.
Joining Muldoon on the All-Conference First-Team list is Colleen Quinn, a member of the Attack team. Quinn was recognized in 2023 as a member of the All-Conference Attack Second-Team.
Abby Francioli claimed a spot on the All-Rookie Team after an impressive 2024 regular season freshman campaign.
Defender Hannah Custer and midfielder Maggie Jordan have been honored as All-Conference Second-Team members in their respective positions. Custer earned the same award in 2023 prior to the Spiders victory in the Atlantic 10 Championship title game against UMass.
"It's wonderful to have these six players recognized by our conference. This groups leads by example through their hard work and commitment to the success of this program. To have someone honored in each position is a reflection of the entire team and their effort to get better every day in all parts of our game", Head Coach, Anne Harrington.
Grace Muldoon, 2024 Atlantic 10 Midfielder of the Year | All-Conference First-Team
Muldoon has started every game of her junior campaign. She is a true do-it-all Midfielder as she stands atop of all positional statistics within the conference. She is an equal threat on offense and defense, heavily contributing to team play in all areas of the field. For a Richmond team with the No. 2 offense in the Atlantic 10, Muldoon ranks third on the team in assists (17), third on the team in points (48) and fourth in goals (31). She is third on the team in draw controls (49) while also contributing 26 ground balls and 15 caused turnovers. She is a balanced player who can score, get the ball back and be a threat on the draw. She is the definition of a true midfielder and makes her presence known on the field.
Colleen Quinn, All-Conference First-Team, Attack | All-Academic Team
Quinn has started every game of her junior campaign while also serving as a team captain and offensive leader. She surpassed the 200-career points milestone earlier this season. Richmond's offense ranks No. 2 in the Atlantic 10 and Quinn is the offensive leader in goals (42), points (64) and is second on the team in assists (22). In the Atlantic 10, Quinn ranks fifth in points per game, sixth in assists per game and seventh in goals per game. She is one of only two players to rank in the top 10 in all three of these areas (goals per game, assists per game, points per game). Quinn has stepped up as the leader for Richmond's offense this season while also maintaining her production on the offensive end. She has a point in every game except one and has had five or more points in seven games this season hitting her season high eight points against the conference foe of Duquesne. She has also chipped in 12 draw controls.
Abby Francioli, All-Rookie Team
Francioli has played in every game this season and moved into the starting lineup and full-time role after the programs first conference game. In conference-only play she leads the Atlantic 10 with a save percentage of .545 and sits fourth in both saves per game (8.38) and goals against average (8.65). Francioli is believed to be the only freshman in the programs history to have more than 15 saves in their first career start as a Spider (she posted 17 in her first career start against Davidson). As a freshman, Francioli brings high energy, big saves, and a loud voice to anchor the defensive unit.
Hannah Custer, All-Conference Second-Team, Defense
Custer has started every game this season and serves as team captain. Custer continues to be a lockdown defender for Richmond's No. 2 ranked defense in conference play with a goals against average of 8.95. She is tied for second in the defensive unit in ground balls (32) and third in caused turnovers (19). Richmond is second in the Atlantic 10 in ground balls per game. Custer had a season high five ground balls against St. Bonaventure and four caused turnovers against Liberty. More notably has been her ability to limit opponents' top threats and ball handlers. She earned the same honors in 2023 prior to the Spiders victory in the Atlantic 10 Championship title game against UMass.
Maggie Jordan, All-Conference Second-Team, Midfield
Jordan has started every game this season and serves as team captain. Her consistency and hustle makes her stand out as a key member of the midfield unit. 13 goals and 2 assists—she has the highest shot percentage on the team for anyone who has taken more than 10 shots (.544). She has picked up 9 ground balls and 16 caused turnovers (fifth on the team) and 44 draw controls (4th on the team).
The Spiders head into the Atlantic 10 tournament this week as the No. 2 seed. They will face the winner of the No. 3 Davidson and No. 6 George Mason opening round game. Opening draw for the semi-finals is set for 3:00 p.m. at Rooney Field on Duquesne's campus in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Atlantic 10 Major Award Winners
Offensive Player of the Year: Fiona McGowan, Massachusetts
Defensive Player of the Year: Audra Tosone, Massachusetts
Midfielder of the Year: Grace Muldoon, Richmond
Rookie of the Year: Jenna Skibbe, Davidson
Goalkeeper of the Year: Jorden Concordia, Saint Joseph's
Coach of the Year: Jana Drummond, Massachusetts
All-Conference First Team
Attack
Shannon Tuozzo, George Mason
Fiona McGowan, Massachusetts
Kassidy Morris, Massachusetts
Colleen Quinn, Richmond
Midfield
Allie Hartnett, Davidson
Jordan Dean, Massachusetts
Grace Muldoon, Richmond
Bonnie Yu, Saint Joseph's
Defense
Noelle Cegielski, Davidson
Audra Tosone, Massachusetts
Brit Colangelo, St. Bonaventure
Goalkeeper
Jorden Concordia, Saint Joseph's
All-Conference Second Team
Attack
Josie Lambert, Davidson
Charlotte Wilmoth, Massachusetts
Maddie Yoder, Saint Joseph's
Midfield
Mackenzie Leszczynski, Duquesne
Maggie Jordan, Richmond
Brooke Piper, St. Bonaventure
Defense
Stella Ray, George Washington
Layton Nass, Massachusetts
Hannah Custer, Richmond
Bella Micelli, Saint Joseph's
Casey Murray, VCU
Goalkeeper
Catrina Tobin, Massachusetts
All-Rookie Team
Kella McGrail, Davidson
Brooke Ross, Davidson
Kayla Joyce, Davidson
Jenna Skibbe, Davidson
Daniella Jimenez, George Mason
Ava Connaughton, Massachusetts
Lil Hancock, Massachusetts
Abby Francioli, Richmond
Olivia McCloskey, Saint Joseph's
Megan Sanelli, Saint Joseph's
Olivia Peeler, St. Bonaventure
Rachel Koeneke, VCU
All-Academic Team
Hanna Pawela, Duquesne
Morgan Gunn, George Mason
Katie Johnson, La Salle
Fiona McGowan, Massachusetts
Audra Tosone, Massachusetts
Colleen Quinn, Richmond
Becca Sturtz, Richmond
Sarah Groark, Saint Joseph's
Lisa Ross, Saint Joseph's
Fiona McGovern, St. Bonaventure
Sarah Jones, VCU
Kelsey McDonnell, VCU
Grace Muldoon dominated the polls as she has been named this year's Atlantic 10 Midfielder of the Year as well as a member of the All-Conference Midfield First-Team.
"This is such an honor for Grace and the Richmond program. Grace is someone everyone likes to play with because of her skill and creativity and she works hard to make her teammates look good. I am proud of the work Grace has put in to earn this recognition and her teammates who challenge her every day", Head Coach, Anne Harrington.
Joining Muldoon on the All-Conference First-Team list is Colleen Quinn, a member of the Attack team. Quinn was recognized in 2023 as a member of the All-Conference Attack Second-Team.
Abby Francioli claimed a spot on the All-Rookie Team after an impressive 2024 regular season freshman campaign.
Defender Hannah Custer and midfielder Maggie Jordan have been honored as All-Conference Second-Team members in their respective positions. Custer earned the same award in 2023 prior to the Spiders victory in the Atlantic 10 Championship title game against UMass.
"It's wonderful to have these six players recognized by our conference. This groups leads by example through their hard work and commitment to the success of this program. To have someone honored in each position is a reflection of the entire team and their effort to get better every day in all parts of our game", Head Coach, Anne Harrington.
Grace Muldoon, 2024 Atlantic 10 Midfielder of the Year | All-Conference First-Team
Muldoon has started every game of her junior campaign. She is a true do-it-all Midfielder as she stands atop of all positional statistics within the conference. She is an equal threat on offense and defense, heavily contributing to team play in all areas of the field. For a Richmond team with the No. 2 offense in the Atlantic 10, Muldoon ranks third on the team in assists (17), third on the team in points (48) and fourth in goals (31). She is third on the team in draw controls (49) while also contributing 26 ground balls and 15 caused turnovers. She is a balanced player who can score, get the ball back and be a threat on the draw. She is the definition of a true midfielder and makes her presence known on the field.
Colleen Quinn, All-Conference First-Team, Attack | All-Academic Team
Quinn has started every game of her junior campaign while also serving as a team captain and offensive leader. She surpassed the 200-career points milestone earlier this season. Richmond's offense ranks No. 2 in the Atlantic 10 and Quinn is the offensive leader in goals (42), points (64) and is second on the team in assists (22). In the Atlantic 10, Quinn ranks fifth in points per game, sixth in assists per game and seventh in goals per game. She is one of only two players to rank in the top 10 in all three of these areas (goals per game, assists per game, points per game). Quinn has stepped up as the leader for Richmond's offense this season while also maintaining her production on the offensive end. She has a point in every game except one and has had five or more points in seven games this season hitting her season high eight points against the conference foe of Duquesne. She has also chipped in 12 draw controls.
Abby Francioli, All-Rookie Team
Francioli has played in every game this season and moved into the starting lineup and full-time role after the programs first conference game. In conference-only play she leads the Atlantic 10 with a save percentage of .545 and sits fourth in both saves per game (8.38) and goals against average (8.65). Francioli is believed to be the only freshman in the programs history to have more than 15 saves in their first career start as a Spider (she posted 17 in her first career start against Davidson). As a freshman, Francioli brings high energy, big saves, and a loud voice to anchor the defensive unit.
Hannah Custer, All-Conference Second-Team, Defense
Custer has started every game this season and serves as team captain. Custer continues to be a lockdown defender for Richmond's No. 2 ranked defense in conference play with a goals against average of 8.95. She is tied for second in the defensive unit in ground balls (32) and third in caused turnovers (19). Richmond is second in the Atlantic 10 in ground balls per game. Custer had a season high five ground balls against St. Bonaventure and four caused turnovers against Liberty. More notably has been her ability to limit opponents' top threats and ball handlers. She earned the same honors in 2023 prior to the Spiders victory in the Atlantic 10 Championship title game against UMass.
Maggie Jordan, All-Conference Second-Team, Midfield
Jordan has started every game this season and serves as team captain. Her consistency and hustle makes her stand out as a key member of the midfield unit. 13 goals and 2 assists—she has the highest shot percentage on the team for anyone who has taken more than 10 shots (.544). She has picked up 9 ground balls and 16 caused turnovers (fifth on the team) and 44 draw controls (4th on the team).
The Spiders head into the Atlantic 10 tournament this week as the No. 2 seed. They will face the winner of the No. 3 Davidson and No. 6 George Mason opening round game. Opening draw for the semi-finals is set for 3:00 p.m. at Rooney Field on Duquesne's campus in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Atlantic 10 Major Award Winners
Offensive Player of the Year: Fiona McGowan, Massachusetts
Defensive Player of the Year: Audra Tosone, Massachusetts
Midfielder of the Year: Grace Muldoon, Richmond
Rookie of the Year: Jenna Skibbe, Davidson
Goalkeeper of the Year: Jorden Concordia, Saint Joseph's
Coach of the Year: Jana Drummond, Massachusetts
All-Conference First Team
Attack
Shannon Tuozzo, George Mason
Fiona McGowan, Massachusetts
Kassidy Morris, Massachusetts
Colleen Quinn, Richmond
Midfield
Allie Hartnett, Davidson
Jordan Dean, Massachusetts
Grace Muldoon, Richmond
Bonnie Yu, Saint Joseph's
Defense
Noelle Cegielski, Davidson
Audra Tosone, Massachusetts
Brit Colangelo, St. Bonaventure
Goalkeeper
Jorden Concordia, Saint Joseph's
All-Conference Second Team
Attack
Josie Lambert, Davidson
Charlotte Wilmoth, Massachusetts
Maddie Yoder, Saint Joseph's
Midfield
Mackenzie Leszczynski, Duquesne
Maggie Jordan, Richmond
Brooke Piper, St. Bonaventure
Defense
Stella Ray, George Washington
Layton Nass, Massachusetts
Hannah Custer, Richmond
Bella Micelli, Saint Joseph's
Casey Murray, VCU
Goalkeeper
Catrina Tobin, Massachusetts
All-Rookie Team
Kella McGrail, Davidson
Brooke Ross, Davidson
Kayla Joyce, Davidson
Jenna Skibbe, Davidson
Daniella Jimenez, George Mason
Ava Connaughton, Massachusetts
Lil Hancock, Massachusetts
Abby Francioli, Richmond
Olivia McCloskey, Saint Joseph's
Megan Sanelli, Saint Joseph's
Olivia Peeler, St. Bonaventure
Rachel Koeneke, VCU
All-Academic Team
Hanna Pawela, Duquesne
Morgan Gunn, George Mason
Katie Johnson, La Salle
Fiona McGowan, Massachusetts
Audra Tosone, Massachusetts
Colleen Quinn, Richmond
Becca Sturtz, Richmond
Sarah Groark, Saint Joseph's
Lisa Ross, Saint Joseph's
Fiona McGovern, St. Bonaventure
Sarah Jones, VCU
Kelsey McDonnell, VCU
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