Eastern Michigan Athletics
Eastern Lacrosse Inks Ohio Product
2/19/2021 10:00:00 AM | Lacrosse
Saint Ursula Academy senior Claire Dillard signs with the Eagles
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University lacrosse program picked up its second recruit from the Buckeye State, Head Coach Alicia Groveston Jackson announced, Feb. 8, in Saint Ursula Academy (Ohio) senior Claire Dillard.
"Claire's size and aggressiveness make her a force in the midfield and defensive end," said Groveston Jackson. "She is versatile and can go where we need her to play. She has a very strong work ethic in the classroom and on the field, which will make her strong addition to our EMU Community."
Lacrosse will be the 19th varsity sport at Eastern Michigan, which begins play during the 2022-23 academic year.
EMU will be the seventh Mid-American Conference institution to sponsor the sport at the NCAA Division I level. Others in the MAC include Akron, Central Michigan, Detroit Mercy, Kent State, Robert Morris, and Youngstown State.
For updates on all things lacrosse, continue to check EMUEagles.com or follow the team on Instagram, @EMU_Lacrosse, and Twitter, @EMU_Lacrosse.
Claire Dillard MID/DEF Fr. Milford, Ohio-Saint Ursula Academy
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Saint Ursula Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio and plays under Head Coach Todd Graham...Three-time letterwinner as a member of the Bulldogs...Plays club lacrosse for Major Force Lacrosse (MFL) under Head Coach Lisa Mitchelides and FCA Lacrosse Cincy under Head Coach Pat Thatcher....Also participated in competitive horse riding...PERSONAL: Full Name: Claire Nicole Dillard...Daughter of Ken Dillard and Debbie Mitchell...Has two brothers, Bryce and Grayson, and one sister, Caroline...Major: Biology or Neuroscience intent.
"Claire's size and aggressiveness make her a force in the midfield and defensive end," said Groveston Jackson. "She is versatile and can go where we need her to play. She has a very strong work ethic in the classroom and on the field, which will make her strong addition to our EMU Community."
Lacrosse will be the 19th varsity sport at Eastern Michigan, which begins play during the 2022-23 academic year.
EMU will be the seventh Mid-American Conference institution to sponsor the sport at the NCAA Division I level. Others in the MAC include Akron, Central Michigan, Detroit Mercy, Kent State, Robert Morris, and Youngstown State.
For updates on all things lacrosse, continue to check EMUEagles.com or follow the team on Instagram, @EMU_Lacrosse, and Twitter, @EMU_Lacrosse.
Claire Dillard MID/DEF Fr. Milford, Ohio-Saint Ursula Academy
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Saint Ursula Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio and plays under Head Coach Todd Graham...Three-time letterwinner as a member of the Bulldogs...Plays club lacrosse for Major Force Lacrosse (MFL) under Head Coach Lisa Mitchelides and FCA Lacrosse Cincy under Head Coach Pat Thatcher....Also participated in competitive horse riding...PERSONAL: Full Name: Claire Nicole Dillard...Daughter of Ken Dillard and Debbie Mitchell...Has two brothers, Bryce and Grayson, and one sister, Caroline...Major: Biology or Neuroscience intent.
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