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2025 Lacrosse Roster

© Jimmy Alagna Photography
© Jimmy Alagna Photography

23 Emily Potenza

  • Position Midfield
  • Height 5-6
  • Class Sophomore
  • Highschool West Windsor-Plainsboro North
  • Hometown West Windsor, N.J.

Biography

2025 (SOPHOMORE): Started every game on defense ... Tied for third on the team in ground balls (27) and was fourth in caused turnovers (19) ... Caused a pair of turnovers against Ursinus (3/1), Kenyon (3/8), and Moravian (3/12) ... Had an assist against Lebanon Valley (3/29) for first career point ... Caused three turnovers and picked up four ground balls in NJAC win over Kean (4/9) ... Had two ground balls and a caused turnover in NJAC semifinal win against Stockton (4/30) ... Racked up season-high six ground balls and added two caused turnovers in NCAA second-round loss to Stevens (5/11)

2024 (FRESHMAN): Made a big impact as a rookie, starting all but one game as a key defensive contributor ... Tied for third on the team in ground balls (28) and fifth in caused turnovers (23) ... Also recorded five draw controls ... Made collegiate debut at Moravian (2/24) ... Produced four ground balls and two caused turnovers in win at NCAA qualifier Scranton (3/6) ... Two ground balls and two caused turnovers against No. 1 Middlebury (3/21) ... Racked up six ground balls and three caused turnovers in victory at Cabrini (4/2) ... Had two caused turnovers in regular-season finale at Kean (4/27) ... Had a ground ball and a caused turnover in NJAC championship win over Rowan (5/4) ... Tallied a pair of caused turnovers in NCAA Tournament loss to Colby (5/12)

BEFORE TCNJ: Played lacrosse, soccer, and basketball at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North ... Two-time All-CVC selection in lacrosse, including a first-team nod as a senior ... CVC Sportsmanship Award recipient ... President of Interact Club ... Volunteer with Special Olympics

WHY TCNJ? Amazing professors and coaches

PERSONAL: Birthday is November 23 .. Parents are Nicholas and Pamela Potenza ... Siblings are Joe and Nicole ... Brother played lacrosse at Stockton ... Biggest athletic thrill has been "winning the NJ state cup with my soccer team in 2019" ... Likes hiking and being outdoors ... Favorite athletes are Julie Ertz, Caitlin Clark, and Coco Gauff ... Goes bridge jumping with her friends every summer

AWARDS AND HONORS
  • NJAC All-Academic Team (2025)

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 23

    2024Freshman

    Midfield
    5'6"
    23
  • 23

    2025Sophomore

    Midfield
    5'6"
    23
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