January 29, 2015
La Roche College Announces Addition of Div. III Women’s Lacrosse
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 29, 2015 – La Roche University will add NCAA Div. III women’s lacrosse to its roster of athletic programs for the 2015-16 academic year.
“Lacrosse continues to grow in popularity, especially for female athletes playing at the high school level across the country, but especially in Pennsylvania,” Director of Athletics Jim Tinkey said. “The addition of women’s lacrosse was in the plans when the University renovated its athletic complex and built a turf field this past year. It will be a celebration when the Redhawks play their first game next spring.”
The Redhawks will compete within the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference with four other colleges and universities. There will be a women’s lacrosse championship in the conference in 2016.
Women’s lacrosse will be the 13th varsity athletic program offered by La Roche, joining men’s and women’s basketball, men’s baseball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s golf, men’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s soccer, women’s softball, women’s tennis and women’s volleyball.
Interested athletes should apply for admission to La Roche. For questions, please contact the Office of Freshman Admissions at 412-536-1272.
About La Roche University: A private liberal arts college in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers more than 50 undergraduate and five graduate degree programs, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, and health and medical sciences as well as interior design and graphic design. This residential college provides a vibrant campus community for more than 1,400 men and women enjoying 30-plus student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.
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