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- Height:
- 5-6
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- Year:
- Sr.
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- Hometown:
- Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
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- High School:
- Marian HS
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- Position:
- Mid.
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- Major:
- Psychology
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Bio
As a Senior: An IWLCA All-South Region Second Team selection... Selected First-Team All-SSC and was a member of the SSC All-Championship Team... Won Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week the first week of the 2019 season... Was selected to compete in the IWLCA senior all star game... Played in 18 games...Totaling 54 points, 47 goals, 82 shots, 25 ground balls, and 66 shots on goal... Caused 10 turnovers... Ranked second on the team and 15th in Sunshine State Conference with 38 draw controls on the season... Scored four goals in five games this season... Scored in 17 out of the 18 games played... Recorded a season-high of four ground balls against Rollins (04/10).
As a Junior: SSC All-Championship Team selection... A member of the SSC Commissioner's Honor Roll... Played and started in all 18 games for the Spartans...Led the team in goals with 36 while adding four assists...Ranked second in team draw controls with 34...Picked up 34 ground balls...Scored a season-high of six goals against Embry-Riddle (Fla.) on April 21... Scored three or more goals on five different occasions...Knotched 16 caused turnovers...In the SSC Tournament Semifinal game against No. 5 Florida Tech, Forester tallied three goals and three draw controls for the Spartans.
As a Sophomore: SSC Commissioner's Honor Roll... Played in all 17 games for the Spartans... Ranked third in team goals with 24... Recorded two assists on the season... Picked up 19 ground balls, caused five opponent turnovers, and won 14 draw controls for the Spartans...Had three or more goals in four different games... Had a team-high of four goals against Slippery Rock (3/13) and against No. 9 Florida Tech (4/15)... In the SSC Tournament Semifinal game against No. 4 Florida Southern, Forester tallied two goals and one assist for the Spartans.
As a Freshman: SSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll… Appeared in 13 games for the Spartans as a midfielder… Scored seven goals while adding an assist… Tallied her first collegiate goal against Findlay on March 3, finishing the game with two goals… Recorded another two-goal performance against Indiana (Pa.) on March 11… Netted the game-winning goal in overtime against Saint Leo on April 16 to secure the Spartan’s first-ever SSC Tournament berth… Ended the season with eight ground balls, two caused turnovers and two draw controls.
High School/Club Highlights: Graduated from Marian high school while playing for Coach Jamie Francek, leading career goal scorer in the state of Michigan with 322 goals. Played for Detroit Coyotes at club level for Coach Sherry Phifer...Named first-team All American, first-team all-state, first-team all-Midwest and all-Catholic.
Personal: Went to Guatemala on a mission trip to serve people in need and helped build a school for the kids while teaching them English as well. Worked at an organization called LaxBack teaching underprivileged children how to play lacrosse... Daughter of Creighton and Denise Forester...Has three siblings Connor, J.P., and Brian...Brother, J.P., plays lacrosse at the University of Richmond...Psychology major...Born February 11.
Recent Games
| Overall | Conference | |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 18 | 6 |
| Points | 52 | 17 |
| Goals | 47 | 16 |
| Assists | 5 | 1 |
| Shots | 82 | 24 |
| Shooting percentage | 57.3 | 66.7 |
| Shots on goal | 66 | 21 |
| Shots on goal percentage | 80.5 | 87.5 |
| Free position goals-shots | 8-14 | 2-2 |
| Ground balls | 25 | 10 |
| Draw controls | 38 | 15 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 11 |
| Caused turnovers | 10 | 2 |
| Fouls | 20 | 7 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
| Green cards | 0 | 0 |
Game Log - Offense
| Date | Opponent | Score | g | a | pts | fpg-fps | sh | sh% | sog | sog% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5 | at #9 Rollins | L, 21-16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Feb 16 | #18 Queens (N.C.) | W, 18-15 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0-0 | 7 | 57.1 | 4 | 57.1 |
| Feb 21 | at #11 Limestone | W, 20-11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0-1 | 3 | 66.7 | 2 | 66.7 |
| Feb 23 | at North Greenville | W, 14-6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2-2 | 5 | 60.0 | 5 | 100.0 |
| Mar 1 | at #9 Regis (Colo.) | L, 20-19 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0-1 | 6 | 50.0 | 6 | 100.0 |
| Mar 4 | at Colorado-Colorado Springs | W, 16-4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0-0 | 2 | 100.0 | 2 | 100.0 |
| Mar 9 | Seton Hill | W, 18-8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1-2 | 7 | 42.9 | 6 | 85.7 |
| Mar 16 | Alabama-Huntsville | W, 15-5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1-1 | 4 | 75.0 | 4 | 100.0 |
| Mar 27 | #3 Florida Southern | W, 16-14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0-0 | 4 | 75.0 | 3 | 75.0 |
| Mar 30 | vs. Young Harris | W, 24-7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1-2 | 6 | 33.3 | 4 | 66.7 |
| Apr 3 | at Florida Tech | W, 11-6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0-0 | 2 | 100.0 | 2 | 100.0 |
| Apr 10 | at #5 Rollins | L, 18-10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0-0 | 4 | 50.0 | 4 | 100.0 |
| Apr 13 | Palm Beach Atlantic | W, 23-5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2-2 | 8 | 50.0 | 6 | 75.0 |
| Apr 17 | #22 Saint Leo | W, 19-13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 1 | 100.0 | 1 | 100.0 |
| Apr 20 | at Embry-Riddle (Fla.) | W, 20-8 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0-0 | 5 | 80.0 | 5 | 100.0 |
| Apr 25 | at #3 Rollins | W, 14-10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1-1 | 6 | 66.7 | 5 | 83.3 |
| Apr 28 | at #5 Florida Southern | W, 19-18 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0-0 | 5 | 80.0 | 5 | 100.0 |
| May 10 | #10 Queens | L, 16-15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 6 | 16.7 | 2 | 33.3 |
Game Log - Defense
| Date | Opponent | Score | gb | dc | to | ct | fo | yc | rc | gc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5 | at #9 Rollins | L, 21-16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 16 | #18 Queens (N.C.) | W, 18-15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 21 | at #11 Limestone | W, 20-11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 23 | at North Greenville | W, 14-6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 1 | at #9 Regis (Colo.) | L, 20-19 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 4 | at Colorado-Colorado Springs | W, 16-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 9 | Seton Hill | W, 18-8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 16 | Alabama-Huntsville | W, 15-5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 27 | #3 Florida Southern | W, 16-14 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 30 | vs. Young Harris | W, 24-7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 3 | at Florida Tech | W, 11-6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 10 | at #5 Rollins | L, 18-10 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 13 | Palm Beach Atlantic | W, 23-5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 17 | #22 Saint Leo | W, 19-13 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 20 | at Embry-Riddle (Fla.) | W, 20-8 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 25 | at #3 Rollins | W, 14-10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 28 | at #5 Florida Southern | W, 19-18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 10 | #10 Queens | L, 16-15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Splits Stats - Offense
| gp | gs | g | a | pts | fpg-fps | sh | sh% | sog | sog% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | ||||||||||
| Total | 18 | 18 | 47 | 5 | 52 | 8-14 | 82 | 57.3 | 66 | 80.5 |
| Conference | 6 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 17 | 2-2 | 24 | 66.7 | 21 | 87.5 |
| Exhibition | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0-0 | - | - | - | - |
| Location | ||||||||||
| Home | 7 | 7 | 19 | 1 | 20 | 4-7 | 37 | 51.4 | 26 | 70.3 |
| Away | 10 | 10 | 26 | 4 | 30 | 3-5 | 39 | 66.7 | 36 | 92.3 |
| Neutral | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1-2 | 6 | 33.3 | 4 | 66.7 |
| Result | ||||||||||
| Wins | 14 | 14 | 41 | 3 | 44 | 8-11 | 65 | 63.1 | 54 | 83.1 |
| Losses | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0-3 | 17 | 35.3 | 12 | 70.6 |
| Month | ||||||||||
| February | 4 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 2-3 | 16 | 56.3 | 11 | 68.8 |
| March | 6 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 17 | 3-6 | 29 | 55.2 | 25 | 86.2 |
| April | 7 | 7 | 21 | 2 | 23 | 3-3 | 31 | 67.7 | 28 | 90.3 |
| May | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 6 | 16.7 | 2 | 33.3 |
Splits Stats - Defense
| gp | gs | gb | dc | to | ct | fo | yc | rc | gc | |
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| Event | ||||||||||
| Total | 18 | 18 | 25 | 38 | 21 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Conference | 6 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exhibition | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Location | ||||||||||
| Home | 7 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Away | 10 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Neutral | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Result | ||||||||||
| Wins | 14 | 14 | 14 | 31 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 4 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Month | ||||||||||
| February | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| March | 6 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| April | 7 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
News Mentions
Caroline Forester is Set to Compete in the IWLCA Senior All-Star Game
Caroline Forester will represent the University of Tampa in the IWLCA Senior All-Star Game on Saturday, June 1 in Sparks, Md.
May 23, 2019
Six Spartans Named IWLCA All-Region Selections
The University of Tampa has more student-athletes selected to the IWLCA All-South Region team than any other institution in the South region.
May 16, 2019
Women's Lacrosse Will Host in it's First NCAA Tournament Appearance
The No. 3 University of Tampa Spartans welcome the No. 10 Queens University Royals in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
May 9, 2019
Women's Lacrosse Earns Highest Rank in Program History
After winning the program's first SSC Championship and upsetting the Rollins College Tars and the Florida Southern Moccasins, UT climbs the IWLCA...
April 29, 2019
Women's Lacrosse Wins First Ever SSC Championship
For the first time in program history, the University of Tampa Spartans have won the Sunshine State Conference Tournament after upsetting the No....
April 28, 2019
Women's Lacrosse Advances to SSC Championship Game for the First Time in Program History
The No. 6 University of Tampa Spartans UPSET the No. 3 Rollins College Tars by a final score of 14-10.
April 25, 2019
Bridget Sutter Earns SSC Defensive Player of the Week
For the fifth time in her career, sophomore Bridget Sutter earns SSC Defensive Player of the Week honors.
April 22, 2019
Women's Lacrosse Defeats Embry-Riddle 20-8 to End Regular Season Competition
The No. 6 Spartans defeated the ERAU Eagles by a final score of 20-8 in their final regular season contest of the season.
April 20, 2019
The No. 6 Spartans Defeat the No. 22 Lions 19-13
The University of Tampa Spartans defeated the Saint Leo University Lions by a final score of 19-13.
April 17, 2019
Tampa Welcomes Saint Leo for a Mid Week Showdown
The No. 6 Spartans will host the Lions on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
April 16, 2019
Spartans Send Off Seniors with a 23-5 Win Over PBA
The No. 5 University of Tampa Spartans defeated the Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish 23-5 on senior day.
April 13, 2019
Spartans Will Host Sailfish on Senior Day
The No. 5 Spartans are set to host the PBA Sailfish for the second time in program history.
April 12, 2019
The Rollins Tars Defeat the Tampa Spartans 18-10.
In the battle of the Fives, the No. 5 University of Tampa women’s lacrosse team was defeated by the No. 5 Rollins College Tars by a final...
April 10, 2019
Spartans Glide Past Panthers 11-6
For the first time in program history, the University of Tampa women's lacrosse team defeated SSC foe, Florida Tech.
April 3, 2019
Women's Lacrosse Sweeps Weekly SSC Player of the Week Honors
Claire Swanson and Bridget Sutter earn SSC weekly honors.
April 1, 2019
Spartans Defeat Mountain Lions 24-7
The University of Tampa Spartans defeated the Young Harris College Mountain Lions by a final score of 24-7.
March 30, 2019
Down Goes No. 3
The No. 10 University of Tampa Spartans UPSET the No. 3 Florida Southern Moccasins by a final score of 16-14.
March 27, 2019
No. 10 Tampa Welcomes No. 3 Florida Southern for a Top Ten Showdown
To open conference play, the University of Tampa welcomes conference rival, Florida Southern.
March 26, 2019
Spartans Hand the Chargers their First Loss of the Season
The University of Tampa Spartans defeat the University of Alabama-Huntsville Chargers by a final score of 15-5.
March 16, 2019
The No. 10 Spartans Are Set to Host the UAH Chargers
Saturday Night, the Spartans and Chargers will battle it out at Naimoli Family Field.
March 15, 2019
Spartans Remain Undefeated at Home with an 18-8 Win Over the Griffins
The No. 11 University of Tampa women's lacrosse team defeated the Seton Hill University Griffins by a final score of 18-8.
March 9, 2019
Women's Lacrosse Returns Home Hosting Seton Hill
The No. 11 Spartans are set to host the Seton Hill Griffins on Saturday at noon.
March 8, 2019
Claire Swanson Earns SSC Defensive Player of the Week
Tampa earns SSC Defensive Player of the Week honors for the second week in a row.
March 4, 2019
Women's Lacrosse Dominates Mountain Lions in Colorado
The No. 11 Spartans defeated the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs Mountain Lions by a final score of 16-4.
March 4, 2019
No. 9 Rangers Escape Upset in Overtime with No. 11 Spartans
The No. 9 Rangers defeat the No. 11 Spartans in overtime by a final score of 20-19.
March 1, 2019
Vaccaro and Sutter Earn SSC Player of the Week Honors
Both Carly Vaccaro and Bridget Sutter had lights out performances this weekend, earning them SSC Offensive, and Defensive Player of the Week...
February 25, 2019
Spartans Triumph Over Crusaders
The No. 19 University of Tampa Women's Lacrosse team defeated the North Greenville University Crusaders by a final score of 14-6.
February 23, 2019
Spartans Upset Saints, 20-11
For the first time in program history, the University of Tampa Spartans defeated the Limestone College Saints.
February 21, 2019
Caroline Forester Earns SSC Player of Week Honors
Named league's top offensive player following win in home opener.
February 18, 2019
Women's Lacrosse Earns First Win of 2019 Season
For the first time in program history, the UT Spartans defeated the Queens University Royals by a final score of 18-15.
February 16, 2019
Tampa Women's Lacrosse is Set to Host Queens in Home Opener
The University of Tampa women's lacrosse team welcomes the Queen University Royals for their first home game of the 2019 season.
February 15, 2019
Tampa Women's Lacrosse Falls in Season Opener to No. 9 Rollins
The Spartans were defeated by the Rollins College Tars by a final score of 21-16.
February 5, 2019
Women's Lacrosse Announces 2019 Team Captains
Abby Coccagna, Caroline Forester, Allie Popelar, and Claire Swanson were selected to lead the Spartans in their upcoming 2019 season.
December 11, 2018