The Triangle

Issue date: 5/23/08 Section: Sports

Media Credit: Karl Kuchs Katie Bradley, a midfielder for the women's lacrosse team, graduates from Drexel with 74 goals, 64 assists and 128 ground balls.

When the women's lacrosse team lost 10-9 to James Madison in its final game, it marked both the end of the season and the end of several players' careers. One of those players was starting midfielder Katie Bradley. Over the past three seasons, Bradley has been a staple in Drexel's lineup, starting in all but one game. She has been a big reason why Drexel has won at least 10 games every year she has been with the team.

Bradley has been dominating opponents since she first picked up a lacrosse stick back in the 10th grade at Owen J. Roberts High School. In only her second year of play, Bradley earned second team All-Area honors and was voted team MVP. After making first team All-Area in her senior season, Bradley moved on to play at Drexel.

In her inaugural season with the Dragons, Bradley saw action in 15 games, starting in seven of them. She notched seven goals, one of which was a game-winner.

In her sophomore campaign, Bradley, or "Brads" as she is known to teammates, would become a full-time starter. Brads showed an instant impact in the lineup, scoring 20 goals and assisting on 23. Her 23 assists broke Drexel's single-season record. Brads also collected 41 groundballs, the second-most on the team.

Bradley had another tremendous season in 2007. The junior finished second on the team with 21 assists and cashed in with 17 goals. Her 21 helpers gave her 50 in her career, ranking her third on the all-time Drexel assist list. Bradley's groundballs did decrease this year, but she was second on the team with 33 draw controls. Her best game of the year came against No. 18 Delaware. Bradley scored twice and recorded three assists to help lift the Dragons.

In her senior season, Bradley scored goals more rapidly than ever. Her 30 goals were second-most on the team and an increase of 13 from the previous year. She led the team in assists once again with 14, giving her 64 for her career. Despite the increase in goals and the decrease in assists, Bradley still prefers dishing the ball off. When asked if she would rather score or assist a teammate with a nice pass, Bradley responded, "definitely a nice assist" without any hesitation. Perhaps it's this mindset that helped her climb to second all-time on Drexel's assist list.

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