Four Boston College Women’s Lacrosse Players Named to U20 National Team

Four Boston College women’s lacrosse players have been selected to the U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team.

Midfielder Shea Baker, goalkeeper Shea Dolce, forward Emma LoPinto and midfielder/defender Lydia Colasante were four of the 22 players added to the roster, which was announced on Tuesday.

Baker spent two seasons with the Eagles. During that time, the rising junior scored 15 goals and four assists for 19 points, attempted 43 shots for a .349 percentage and 31 shots on goal for a .721 percentage.

Dolce, who is also a rising junior, appeared in 45 games and made 39 starts. During her two seasons in Chestnut Hill, she posted a 35-6 record, allowed 338 goals, an 8.79 goals allowed average, 293 saves and a .464 save percentage.

LoPinto, a rising senior, spent her freshman season with the Eagles in 2024 after transferring from Florida to Boston College. She played in 23 games and scored 58 goals and 28 assists for 86 points, attempted 108 shots for a .537 percentage, 85 shots on goal for a .787 percentage and scored four game-winning goals. Her assists were the second-most on the team during the national championship run, while goals and points were the third-most.

Colasante, a rising sophomore, played her freshman season with the Eagles, where she recorded one shot attempt, one shot on goal and 24 ground balls.

The group will compete in the 2024 Under-20 Women’s Lacrosse World Championship in Hong Kong, China, from August 15-24, led by Northwestern head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller.

“I couldn’t be more excited about the selection of our U20 National Team to compete in the World Championships in Hong Kong,” said Amonte Hiller in the official press release. “We have selected a group of 22 incredibly talented young women who work extremely well together. This is an exciting time for USA Lacrosse and we are so grateful for this group to have the opportunity to wear the red, white and blue and compete in this extraordinary tournament.”