Hope Shue of the #2 Middlebury women's lacrosse team has been lauded with the prestigious NCAA Elite 90 Award for the third time in her career. 

ABOUT THE AWARD

• The award recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in their sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among peers. 
• The Elite 90 is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade point average (GPA) participating at the site of the finals for each of the NCAA's 90 championships. 

HONOREE HIGHLIGHTS

• A neuroscience major, Shue owns a 4.00 grade point average.
• This marks the first time that a Division III women's player has earned the laurel three times, as Shue was lauded with the accolade in 2023 and 2024.
• The senior is the only Panther to earn the award more than once.
• Shue became the first person to earn NESCAC Offensive Player of the Year twice after the conference split the award into offensive and defensive categories.
• She secured a spot on the IWLCA All-Region First Team for the fourth consecutive season, while garnering All-NESCAC accolades for the fourth time. 
• During the NCAA Quarterfinal, Shue tallied five goals and three assists to become the program's single-season point leader with 107.
• Her point total and 76 markers pace the squad, while her 31 helpers are second and 67 draws are tied for second.
• Shue owns program records in career goals (296) and points (379).

Shue and the rest of the Panthers take on #4 Colby in NCAA Semifinal action on Friday at 4:00 p.m.