Women's Lacrosse Announces Class Of 2027 Signees

NEWARK, Del. - The University of Delaware women's lacrosse team added eight newcomers to the program this week as part of National Signing Day. The eight student-athletes, who will join the Blue Hens as members of the Delaware Class of 2027, hail from five different states.

"Our staff is thrilled to welcome the newest Blue Hens to the Delaware Women's Lacrosse family," head coach Amy Altig said. "This class embodies all the important traits our current Blue Hens exhibit; high character, academic integrity, and an athletic drive to be successful on and off the field. We are excited for the future of the program with this group of eight bringing many different talents to the field and a passion to continue the culture that our current Blue Hens have worked so hard to create."

Kat Baseggio
Defense
Guilford, Conn. / Guilford High School
Two-time all-Conference, all-state, and all-area selection... Led team in caused turnovers... Also played soccer and basketball... Plans to major in business... Daughter of Sondra and David Baseggio... Has one brother, Michael... Father played hockey at Yale...

Why Delaware?
"I fell in love with the coaching staff, facilities, team atmosphere, and campus."

Molly Baumgratz
Midfield
Charlotte, N.C. / Charlotte Catholic High School
U.S. All-American... Two-time First-Team All-State and First-Team All-Conference selection... First-team All-Region selection... Plans to major in sports health... Daughter of Beth and Rich... Both played lacrosse at Delaware... Father was two-time Gary Celeste Award winner and Unsung Hero Award winner... Has two sisters, Ellie and Madison

Why Delaware?
"I choose UD because of the amazing academic and athletic opportunities it put in front of me. I loved the campus, athletic facilities, and coaching staff. It means a lot to me that both of my parents also played lacrosse at UD and I can't wait to call it home for the next four years!"

Julia Ciufo
Attack/Midfield
Reisterstown, Md. / Roland Park Country School
Two-time All-American Baltimore Highlight Team... Gait Top 20 All-Star Team selection (2021)... FHS Lacrosse MVP (2021)... NXT Philly Showcase All-Star Team (2021)... All-America 2023 Senior Watchlist... All- American Baltimore Highlight Champions (2022)... Lax for the Cure Champions (2022)... Also competed in field hockey and indoor track... Plans to major in exercise science... Daughter of Debbie and Vic Ciufo... Father played soccer at West Chester University... Has one sister, Hailey

Why Delaware?
"I chose Delaware because of the connection I felt with the team and staff as well as the academic programs and support offered."

Mary Matey
Midfield
Phoenixville, Md. / Archbishop John Carroll
Four-year member of varsity lacrosse team... Two-year memeber of varsity soccer team... Plans to major in marketing... Daughter of Coleen Matey... Has three sisters, Rachel, Kellie Ann, and Meghan... Kellie Ann is in her third season as a member of Delaware's women's lacrosse team... Rachel plays lacrosse at James Madison, Meghan played lacrosse at Ohio State

Why Delaware?
"Delaware is an amazing school with great opportunities."

Emma McLam
Midfield
Northport / Northport High School
All-State Tournament Team selection (2022)... All-Long Island Tournament Team selection (2021)... Scholar Athlete Award winner (2019, 2021, 2022)... Long Island All-County Honorable mention (2022)... Coaches' Award winner (2022)... Helped team to New York state championship (2019) and Long Island Championship (2021)... Also competed in field hockey...Scored over 100 career goals... 2021 New York State Champion... Two-time All-Long Island Tournament selection... Three-time All-County selection... Plans to major in human relations... Daughter of Ann and Brad McLam... Father played football and lacrosse at Johns Hopkins... Has sister, Kate, and brother, Tim... Sister plays lacrosse at Franklin and Marshall

Why Delaware?
"When I first stepped foot on campus I knew it was the place for me. I loved the energy on campus and it was a great academic and athletic fit."

Maddy Mobilia
Defense
New Rochelle, N.Y. / The Ursuline School
Plans to major in business
Two-time lacrosse captain, All-League selection (2022)... American Select - Downstate Team... USA Lacrosse National Tournament (2022)... Hudson Valley Team selection... Also competed in tennis and track...Ran at 2022 Nike Indoor Nationals... Daughter of Christine and Thomas Mobilia... Has two sisters, Gwendolyn and Katherine

Why Delaware?
"I chose Delaware because of the school's incredible athletic and academic opportunities. After meeting the coaching staff, and my future teammates and seeing the beautiful campus, I knew it was the perfect school for me."

Sophia Muscolino
Attack/Midfield
Baldwinsville, N.Y. / Charles W. Baker High School
Two-time All-County selection... helped team to New York state championship... Member of National Honor Society... Also competed in indoor track... Plans to major in exercise science... Daughter of Stacey and Joe Muscolino... Father played lacrosse at Washington College... Has one sister, Olivia... Sister plays lacrosse at Binghamton

Why Delaware
"I fell in love with UD the minute I walked on campus! I loved the players, coaches, and facilities. I'm very excited to be a part of such an amazing atmosphere!"

Sam Paradise
Midfield
Perry Hall, Md. / Maryvale Preparatory High School
Three-year varsity member... Led team in goals in 2022... George G. Litzs Award winner... Plans to major in business... Also competed in field hockey, soccer, and basketball... Under Armour All-America Command Team selection and Under Armour 150 selection in field hockey... Daughter of Fran and Andy Paradise... Mother played lacrosse at University of Maryland, Baltimore County...Has one brother, Mason

Why Delaware?
"I chose Delaware for the amazing academics and athletics and the great feeling I get every time I step on campus."

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Players Mentioned

Kellie Ann Matey

University of Delaware Athletics