April 1, 2009

PHILADELPHIA-A 2005 graduate of Saint Joseph's, Michelle Scanlon (nee Van Wert) was named to the Netherlands National Lacrosse team on March 12. Scanlon was a four-year defensive standout for the Hawks and is preparing to join the squad in June.

Scanlon will participate in the Berlin Open June 12-14 in Germany as a tune up to the Women's Lacrosse World Cup.

The World Cup, hosted by Prague, Czech Republic commences June 17. The Dutch are slated to play Ireland and Korea in pool play.

Scanlon currently ranks fourth all-time in caused turnovers and tied for 10th all-time in ground balls. She twice led the team(2004, 2005) in caused turnovers and is seventh in single season ground ball pick ups with 44, which came during the 2004 season, SJU's winningest season at 8-6. That team also won a team-high three A-10 contests.

Fundraising efforts for Scanlon and her team have begun and information can be found below.

Scanlon Lacrosse Fundraiser
May 29, 2009
Plumbers Union Hall - Local 690
2791 Southampton Road
Philadelphia, PA
7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Tickets are $25 for raffles, food and drink and Dutch merchandise. Children 15 and under are free