Morton Introduced as Head Women's Lacrosse Coach
June 19, 2018 | Women's Lacrosse
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BOSTON - Lauren Morton was introduced as the fifth head coach of the Boston University women's lacrosse team on Tuesday at a reception held at The Grotto of Nickerson Field.
Morton, who most recently was the associate head coach at Duke, served as an assistant coach for the Terriers from 2010-12. She is the fifth head coach in program history - and first alumna to serve in the role.
A 2008 IWLCA All-America midfielder, Morton served as a team captain her final two seasons at BU and helped the Terriers earn four straight America East tournament titles and NCAA Tournament appearances, reaching the national quarterfinals twice. She was on the field for all three of the NCAA Tournament wins in program history and received IWLCA all-region honors as both a junior (second team) and a senior (first team).
Morton graduated as the program's all-time record holder in draw controls with 182 and accounted for 179 points, 160 goals, 144 ground balls and 92 caused turnovers throughout her career, all of which currently rank within the top-10 all-time in BU annals.
This is INCREDIBLE news! An amazing player, friend and coach... congrats Mort! #proudtobu https://t.co/vZXdAqTFyO
— Jenny Taft (@JennyTaft) June 15, 2018
Congrats to the new @TerrierLacrosse Head Coach Lauren Morton, one of the very best in the business and one of my very favorite people in the world ???? Welcome back to the Patriot League Morty #onceaterrieralwaysaterrier #ultimateyouknow #livelaughlove #Imightbecrying
— Alison Fisher (@AFGhouls) June 15, 2018
Congrats Lauren! The program and student-athletes could not be luckier to have her as their leader. https://t.co/pJ74ClUsQZ
— Sarah Dalton (@UVMcoachdalton) June 15, 2018
Couldn't be more excited for @lmorton11!
— Duke Women's Lacrosse (@DukeWLAX) June 15, 2018
Always a part of our #DukeFamily - good luck at @TerrierLacrosse! ?? https://t.co/GPWOpCvraC
Proud of @lmorton11 and excited for her future as a head coach. It has been amazing to watch her grow as a person and as a coach. I know her passion for the program and it's alumni will carry all to great things. ????
— Liz Robertshaw (@LizRobertshaw) June 16, 2018
Three high-profile head coaching positions filled this offseason with three former Terriers. BU believes in its alums. Congrats to Lauren Morton. https://t.co/mI8YDYaxJQ
— Kevin Gehl (@GehlTales) June 16, 2018
Ultimate growth. Excited for BU to have one of the very best! https://t.co/nVk3O4TgnE
— Michele DeJuliis (@MicheleDeJuliis) June 16, 2018
From baby terrier to top dog!! So proud of @lmorton11 !!! https://t.co/8l3Y91MSXP
— Liza Kelly (@lizaskelly) June 16, 2018
