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2025 Women's Lacrosse Roster

22 Claire Riccitelli-Pestana

22 Claire Riccitelli-Pestana

  • Height:
    5-4
  • Year:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Wallingford
  • High School:
    Lyman Hall '21
  • Position:
    Defense

Summary

Biography

Claire Riccitelli-Pestana2024
-Third year member of the program, received third varsity letter
-Appeared in 18 games starting 13
-Recorded 4 goals and 5 assists for a total of 9 points
-Had 28 ground balls, 9 draw controls, and caused 12 turnovers
 
2023: Returning sophomore defender/midfielder appeared in 13 matches in a starting role…credited with 14 ground balls and 6 caused turnovers… on April 18  against Rhode Island College, she recorded 3 ground balls and 1 caused turnover…

Before Eastern: Member of field hocking, diving, and lacrosse teams… in lacrosse, won team’s freshman MVP award… as a senior, received Athlete of the Week honors from Record-Journal and was awarded Offensive MVP... 

PERSONAL: born Claire Riccitielli- Pestana  October 8, 2003… Parents: Brenda and Joe… Major: Physical Education… Career plans: Physical Education Teacher or Health Teacher… Residence: Wallingford, CT…


                                                                     CLAIRE...REVEALED

Your pre-game ritual: Putting on eye black in the locker room 
Personal goal for the season: WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!!!!!! 
Your most overused phrase: Mind if I? 
If you could describe yourself in one word, it would be: Goofy 
Biggest waste of money: It’s definitely not Chipotle 
Biggest adjustment to college life: I have no money 
If you were to choose a superpower what would it be?: Mind-reading 
Biggest crisis facing the world: My friend John 
Your hidden talent: Can solve a Rubik’s cube 
Job you consider the hardest or worst to do for a living: The President 
If you could meet anyone, who would it be?: Harry Styles and/or George Washington 
What could you give a 30 minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?: A biography of Dr. Daniel Switchenko 
What are you most grateful for?: My family and friends 
What dumb accomplishment are you most proud of?: I have a lot of victory royale’s on Fortnite 

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Defensive Stats
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Stat Snapshot (Career)

Offensive Stats
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2025
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Historical Player Information

  • 12

    2022First Year

    Midfield
    5'4"
    12
  • 12

    2023Sophomore

    Defense/Midfield
    5'4"
    12
  • 22

    2024Junior

    Midfield/Defense
    5'4"
    22
  • 22

    2025Senior

    Defense
    5'4"
    22
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