
Peyton Howell Tabbed IWLCA Player of the Year, Lexi Waters Named Defender of the Year
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – The IWLCA has named four All-Americans from Division II as positional Players of the Year. The Division's selection committee has also chosen one of the positional honorees as the Player of the Year.
DIVISION II
Division II Player of the Year Peyton Howell, University of Tampa, Junior
Division II Positional Players of the Year
Attacker of the Year, Peyton Howell, University of Tampa, Junior
Midfielder of the Year, Keri Barnett, West Chester University, Senior
Defender of the Year, Lexi Waters, University of Tampa, Senior
Goalkeeper of the Year, Elizabeth Driscoll, Saint Anselm College, Senior
Peyton Howell led the University of Tampa to a repeat national title with a dominant 2025 season, earning both Division II Player of the Year and Attacker of the Year honors. The senior attacker was named the NCAA Championship Most Outstanding Player after steering Tampa to its second straight national championship. A consistent offensive force, Howell was recognized as a First Team All-American by both the IWLCA and USA Lacrosse Magazine, and earned First Team All-Region and All-SSC honors. She was also named the 2025 SSC Attack Player of the Year and appeared on the SSC All-Championship Team. A two-time Sunshine State Conference Offensive Player of the Week this season, Howell capped off a decorated year by also earning IWLCA National Offensive Player of the Week on May 26. Her season began with high expectations—named USA Lacrosse Magazine's Preseason Player and Attacker of the Year—and she delivered every step of the way. Howell finished the season with 93 goals and 23 assists for 116 points, ranking fourth nationally in goals scored.
Keri Barnett capped off one of the most dominant seasons in West Chester women's lacrosse history with a staggering 115 goals and 146 points—both new single-season school records. Her prolific performance earned her PSAC Eastern Division Athlete of the Year honors, IWLCA All-Atlantic Region recognition, and a spot on the USA Lacrosse Magazine All-America team. Barnett finished second in the NCAA in goals scored and third in total points, while also leading the PSAC in caused turnovers. A true all-around threat, she added 81 draw controls and 42 ground balls to her stat line, impacting every area of the field. She is also a three-time IWLCA All-American.
Lexi Waters earns Defender of the Year honors after a dominant season anchoring the University of Tampa's back line. Starting all 22 games, Waters was a relentless force on the field, recording 50 caused turnovers, 59 ground balls, and 110 draw controls, showcasing her versatility and impact across the entire defensive unit. Her standout play earned her national and conference recognition, including IWLCA Defensive Player of the Week (March 26) and SSC Defensive Player of the Week (February 24).
Senior Elizabeth Driscoll capped off a historic season by being named the IWLCA Division II Goalkeeper of the Year. In doing so, she became the first player in Saint Anselm program history to earn First Team All-American honors from the IWLCA and also secured a spot on the USA Lacrosse Second Team All-America list. Driscoll was a force in net all season, leading the NE10 and ranking third nationally in save percentage (.521) among goalies with at least 10 games played. She also ranked second in the conference in saves per game (10.26) and posted the third-best goals-against average (10.26) in the NE10. Starting all 19 games for the Hawks, Driscoll logged over 1,000 minutes in goal and reached two major career milestones: surpassing 500 career saves, second-most in program history, and setting a new school record with 36 career wins. Her standout 2025 campaign adds to an already decorated resume that includes two NE10 Goalkeeper of the Year awards, three NE10 All-Conference selections, three IWLCA All-Region honors, six NE10 Player of the Week nods, and now, her first IWLCA First Team All-American recognition. Driscoll's legacy is firmly cemented as one of the best goalkeepers in Saint Anselm history.
Contact: Tiffany Taylor // ttaylor@iwlca.org // 713-856-8006