IRVING, Texas – Katie McGrain of the Old Dominion women's lacrosse team was named to the American Athletic Conference second team, the conference announced on Wednesday.
McGrain is a team captain and started every game for ODU in defense this season. The senior from Forest Hill, Maryland caused 23 turnovers, picked up 43 ground balls, collected 2 draw controls and scored one goal. In conference play her totals included 16 ground balls and eight caused turnovers.
McGrain has played in 60 games making 59 starts, picking up 83 ground balls, 45 caused turnovers, 15 draw controls and eight goals in her career
"We're so happy and proud of Katie for getting the recognition she deserves in the American Athletic Conference. Katie played such an instrumental role to our defensive unit and the success they had all season long and it showed through what she was able to accomplish stat wise," said head coach Theresa Walton. "This is such a strong conference for lacrosse programs, it's been awesome to see what everyone has been capable of throughout season and we look forward to continue to add ODU players to the All AAC team honors each year!"
McGrain plans on returning to Old Dominion for her fifth season where she will lead the defense again.
2023 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE WOMEN'S LACROSSE AWARDS
AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE ATTACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Isabella Peterson, James Madison *
AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE MIDFIELDERS OF THE YEAR
Emily Heller, Florida
Belle Mastropietro, Temple
AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Mairead Durkin, James Madison *
AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR
Sarah Reznick, Florida
AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR
Camryn Callaghan, A, Cincinnati
AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE COACHING STAFF OF THE YEAR
James Madison
(Head Coach Shelley Klaes, Associate Head Coach Kateri Linville, Assistant Coach Colleen Shearer, Volunteer Assistant Matt Snyder)
ALL-CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM
| Pos. | Player | School | Cl. | Hometown |
| A | Camryn Callaghan | Cincinnati | Fr. | Upper Arlington, Ohio |
| A | Caroline Kimel 2 | East Carolina | Sr. | Durham, N.C. |
| A | Maggi Hall 2 | Florida | Jr. | Bel Air, Md. |
| A | Emma LoPinto 1 | Florida | So. | Manhaset, N.Y. |
| A | Danielle Pavinelli 2 1 | Florida | So. | Northport, N.Y. |
| A | Tai Jankowski * | James Madison | Sr. | Bridgewater, N.J. |
| A | Isabella Peterson * | James Madison | Jr. | Sparks, Md. |
| M | Ava Goeller 1 | Cincinnati | Jr. | Bel Air, Md. |
| M | Camryn Pennypacker | East Carolina | Gr. | Mullica Hill, N.J. |
| M | Emily Heller * 1 | Florida | Sr. | Babylon, N.Y. |
| M | Belle Mastropietro 1 1 | Temple | Sr. | Springfield, Pa. |
| D | Dani Mlkvy 1 | Cincinnati | Sr. | Berlin, N.J. |
| D | Mairead Durkin * | James Madison | Sr. | Stony Point, N.Y. |
| D | Rachel Matey | James Madison | Sr. | Phoenixville, Pa. |
| D | Katie Shallow 2 | Temple | Jr. | Havertown, Pa. |
| G | Sarah Reznick 1 1 | Florida | Jr. | Long Beach, N.Y. |
* unanimous selection
ALL-CONFERENCE SECOND TEAM
| Pos. | Player | School | Cl. | Hometown |
| A | Maddie Epke | James Madison | Fr. | Guilford, Conn. |
| A | Katelyn Morgan | James Madison | Jr. | Marietta, Ga. |
| A | Mackenzie Roth 1 | Temple | Sr. | Schnecksville, Pa. |
| A | Nancy Halleron | Vanderbilt | So. | Timonium, Md. |
| M | Ellie Bromley | East Carolina | Sr. | Cary, N.C. |
| M | Paisley Eagan 2 | Florida | Sr. | Wilton, Conn. |
| M | Madison Waters | Florida | Jr. | Bayport, N.Y. |
| M | Lizzy Fox | James Madison | Sr. | North Rockland, N.Y. |
| M | Taylor Marchetti | James Madison | Jr. | Forest Hill, Md. |
| M | Bri Gross 1 | Vanderbilt | Gr. | El Dorado Hills, Calif. |
| D | Sydney Frank | East Carolina | Gr. | Bel Air, Md. |
| D | Alexandra Giacolone 2 | East Carolina | Jr. | Manorville, N.Y. |
| D | Becky Browndorf | Florida | Sr. | Dresher, Pa. |
| D | Catherine Flaherty 1 | Florida | Sr. | Manorville, N.Y. |
| D | Katie McGrain | Old Dominion | Sr. | Forest Hill, Md. |
| D | Maddie Barber 2 | Temple | Jr. | Dennis Township, N.J. |
| G | Brynn Knight | East Carolina | So. | Manchester, Md. |
| G | Kat Buchanan | James Madison | Sr. | Milton, Mass. |
1 2 indicates previous selections to first or second team