Allen and Schmucker Earn Lacrosse Postseason Honors 5/28/03

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The efforts of two Vanderbilt lacrosse players were recognized today as Michelle Allen and Tara Schmucker have both earn postseason honors.

Allen, a junior attacker from Eldersburg, Md., was named Third-Team All-America and Second-Team All South Region after leading the Commodores in points (52), assists (23), shots on goal (73) and ground balls (54). Allen also finished among the team leaders in goals (29), caused turnovers
(15) and draw controls (21) en route to being named First-Team All-Conference. Allen becomes just the third Commodore to earn All-America honors.

Schmucker, a senior midfielder from Jamison, Pa., was named Second-Team All South Region after finishing among the team leaders in ground balls (39), caused turnovers (16) and draw controls (14). Schmucker, who earned First-Team All-Conference recognition this season, was a team captain her last two years and was often given the task of marking the opponent's top attacker. She also was named to the South All-Region squad as a midfielder last season.