Chris Fleming was one of the most prolific scorers in Terrier women's lacrosse history. A four-year standout, she began her collegiate career by being named to the New England All-Star Team as a freshman in 1981.
Her scoring exploits came to the forefront the following year when she scored 43 goals. That year, she was named team MVP and Second Team All-New England, as she helped lead the Terriers to the Regionals of the Eastern Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women.
After earning Brine All-New England honors as a junior in 1983, she capped off her career by scoring 62 goals in 1984. The Terriers' co-captain in 1984, Chris earned Honorable Mention All-America honors.
She finished her career with 163 goals and 185 points.
"There was no question that she was the best lacrosse played I ever coached. She had excellent skills, great speed and a fluid style," said Sally Starr, who coached the women's lacrosse team through the program's first eight years. "She was very graceful, but still had a slashing style of play. She was like watching a knife cut through butter."
Even though Chris was a constant threat to score, Starr said "she could also dump the ball off when she was double- or triple-teamed."
"Chris came to BU as a very talented player, but she worked very hard and got better and better every year," Starr said. "She was a quiet, unassuming player who went out and did her job. She loved to play against good competition and always rose to the occasion."
