GREENVILLE, S.C. – Furman head women's lacrosse coach
Gail Wallach has announced the addition of 17 newcomers that will join the program for the upcoming 2026 season.
The Paladins' newcomer class features
Avery Adeli,
Gabby Bergstrom,
Melissa Dardanello,
Maura Faul,
Maddy Hartnett,
Shae Insinga,
Riley Knakmuhs,
Cassie Larsen,
Ayla Moffitt,
Emily Muir,
Cate Noone,
Juliette Ogren,
Blaine Randolph,
Bella Raynish,
Isa Robinson,
Meredith Rubenstein, and
Mariella Tomasello.
"This class is a group of talented lacrosse players and leaders with high character," said Wallach, who will be entering her second season with the Paladins in 2026. "They have the intensity and passion in their pursuit to compete for a Big South championship. The versatility and commitment of these student-athletes will positively impact Furman in the classroom, on the playing field, and beyond. We are excited to officially welcome them and their families into the Furman family. GO DINS!"
Furman's newcomers include seven midfielders, six attackers, and four defenders. They hail from 11 different states and the District of Columbia, including Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, and Oregon.
The Paladins won a school record 14 games in 2025 and claimed a share of the Big South Regular Season Championship for the first time in program history. Furman returns 26 letterwinners from last year's team and seven starters including Big South Freshman of the Year and second team All-Big South
Lily Toole along with second team All-Big South pick
Skylar Hilmer.
Read below for more information:
Avery Adeli
Position: Attack
Hometown: Moorestown, N.J.
High School: Moorestown
Gabby Bergstrom
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Dayton, Md.
High School: River Hill
Melissa Dardanello
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Basking Ridge, N.J.
High School: Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child
Maura Faul
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Bradenton, Fla.
High School: Culver Academies
Maddy Hartnett
Position: Defense
Hometown: New Canaan, Conn.
High School: Convent of the Sacred Heart Greenwich
Shae Insinga
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Wantagh, N.Y.
High School (Previous School): Wantagh (Sacred Heart)
Riley Knakmuhs
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
High School: St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Cassie Larsen
Position: Defense
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
High School: Indian Hill
Ayla Moffitt
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Winter Park, Fla.
High School: Lake Highland Prep
Emily Muir
Position: Attack
Hometown: Linthicum, Md.
High School: Archbishop Spalding
Cate Noone
Position: Attack
Hometown: Foxboro, Mass.
High School: Foxboro
Juliette Ogren
Position: Defense
Hometown: Hollis, N.H.
High School: Hollis Brookline
Blaine Randolph
Position: Attack
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
High School (Previous School): Weddington (Anderson (S.C.))
Bella Raynish
Position: Attack
Hometown: Orchard Lake, Mich.
High School (Previous School): St. Mary's (Central Michigan)
Isa Robinson
Position: Midfield
Hometown: North Andover, Mass.
High School: North Andover
Meredith Rubenstein
Position: Defense
Hometown: Lake Oswego, Ore.
High School: Lake Oswego
Mariella Tomasello
Position: Attack
Hometown: Salem, N.H.
High School: Bishop Guertin
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