Eastern Michigan Athletics
Lacrosse Adds New Jersey Native
4/8/2021 11:40:00 AM | Lacrosse
EMU signs midfielder Olivia Halverson
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University lacrosse program added its first recruit from the Garden State, announced Head Coach Alicia Groveston Jackson today, April 8, in Hillsborough High School senior Olivia Halverson.
"Olivia is a gritty, two midfielder, who will make a name for herself between the 30's," said Head Coach Alicia Groveston Jackson. "She is quick on the draw, an amazing option in transition and has a great lacrosse IQ. She not only has the ability to carry the ball, but can also finish on the offensive end. Her intelligence on and off the field will be a true asset to our growing program."
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.
Olivia Halverson MID Fr. Hillsborough, N.J.-Hillsborough
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Hillsborough High School in Hillsborough, N.J. and plays under Head Coach Kristina Dunphey...Four-time letterwinner and three-time captain as a member of the Raiders...Named one of the top-75 freshman to watch in N.J. in 2018 by N.J.com…Earned Second Team All-Skyland Conference honors as a sophomore…Plays club lacrosse for the T3 Elite Central 2021 Black team under Head Coach Kristen Nicholson...Was a member of the T3 All-Star team during club season...Also participated in field hockey as a midfielder…PERSONAL: Full Name: Olivia Kroll Halverson...Daughter of David and Cathy Halverson…Has one brother, Alan Brown...Major: Business or Pre-law intent.
"Olivia is a gritty, two midfielder, who will make a name for herself between the 30's," said Head Coach Alicia Groveston Jackson. "She is quick on the draw, an amazing option in transition and has a great lacrosse IQ. She not only has the ability to carry the ball, but can also finish on the offensive end. Her intelligence on and off the field will be a true asset to our growing program."
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.
Olivia Halverson MID Fr. Hillsborough, N.J.-Hillsborough
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Hillsborough High School in Hillsborough, N.J. and plays under Head Coach Kristina Dunphey...Four-time letterwinner and three-time captain as a member of the Raiders...Named one of the top-75 freshman to watch in N.J. in 2018 by N.J.com…Earned Second Team All-Skyland Conference honors as a sophomore…Plays club lacrosse for the T3 Elite Central 2021 Black team under Head Coach Kristen Nicholson...Was a member of the T3 All-Star team during club season...Also participated in field hockey as a midfielder…PERSONAL: Full Name: Olivia Kroll Halverson...Daughter of David and Cathy Halverson…Has one brother, Alan Brown...Major: Business or Pre-law intent.
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