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Kate Risley

Kate Risley

  • Class
    2024
  • Honors
    William Smith Lacrosse (2022), William Smith Lacrosse (2023), William Smith Lacrosse (2024)
Risley was named a USA Lacrosse Magazine first team All-American.

Risley was named Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association first team All-American in 2023. She played a key role in William Smith's defense that ranked ninth in the nation in scoring Defense. A stay-at-home shutdown defender, Risley is often tasked with shutting down the opponent's offensive player.  She led the team with 49 ground balls and 28 caused turnovers. 

Risley was a USA Lacrosse Magazine third team All-American. A second team All-Liberty League selection, she started all 18 games that she played in during the 2022 season. Risley played a key role in William Smith's defensive unit that ranks 13th in the nation in scoring defense. A stay-at-home shutdown defender, Risley is often tasked with locking down the opponent's top offensive player. She led the team with 44 ground balls and was third with 27 caused turnovers.
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