University of Delaware Athletics
2021 Women's Lacrosse Roster
Stephanie Aker
- Position:
- Midfield
- Height:
- 5-9
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- High School:
- Great Valley
- Hometown:
- Malvern, Pa.
- Prev School:
- Marquette
- Major:
- Communications
WHY DELAWARE?
"I chose the University of Delaware because of the atmosphere. It has a ton of school spirit and everyone who goes here never has anything bad to say about it. I also chose Delaware because it is close to home so my family is able to make a lot of my games."
AT DELAWARE
· Graduated in May 2020 from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications
· Will use fifth season of eligibility granted by the NCAA during the 2020-21 academic year
· Three-time letter winner for the Blue Hens after transferring from Marquette University
· Majoring in communications with aspirations of becoming a marketing or communications manager in the sports or retail industry
2020 SEASON
· Team captain alongside classmates Claire D'Antonio, Julia Dambly, Mia DeRuggiero and Kelsea Konz
· CAA Commissioner's Fall Academic Honor Roll
· Started all three games played before season was cut short due to COVID-19 pandemic
· Registered two caused turnovers; did not record any other statistics
· Team Most Improved Player
· Saw action in all 17 games while starting 14 as a junior
· Made first career start in win at La Salle (Feb. 26)
· Collected a career-best three caused turnovers against Rutgers (Feb. 23)
2018 SEASON
· Did not compete in first season at Delaware due to injury
2017 SEASON (at Marquette)
· Appeared in six games for the Golden Eagles during her freshman campaign
· Did not register any statistics
· BIG EAST All-Academic honoree
HIGH SCHOOL
· Led Great Valley High School to a 41-9 record during junior and senior seasons under coaches Joe Tornetta and Kim Wenger
· Guided the Patriots to three straight Chesmont League titles and a District 1 Championship in 2015
· All-League selection and honorable mention All-Area honoree
· Also earned four letters in basketball and was a second team All-League and honorable mention All-Area pick for head coach Alex Venarchik
· Played for Mongoose Lacrosse Club
PERSONAL
· Born July 17, 1998 in Malvern, Pa.
· Daughter of Carmen and Nancy Aker
· Father was a wrestler at West Chester University (1981-85)
· Has an older brother, Ryan, who played basketball at Millersville University (2013-15)
· Lists favorite sports team as the Philadelphia Eagles
· Rode equestrian for 16 years
