Senior Samantha DiCarlo and junior Kendal Crawford will serve as captains of Johns Hopkins University women’s lacrosse for the 2027 season, coach Tim McCormack announced Oct. 29, 2026. The selection followed a school-record 17-win season and the program’s first appearance in the NCAA Division I semifinals.
Samantha DiCarlo Brings Production and Academic Success
DiCarlo played in all 22 games in the midfield last season, finishing with 19 goals, four assists, 23 points and three ground balls. In 41 career games, she has totaled 32 goals, eight assists, 40 points, nine ground balls, three caused turnovers and eight draw controls.
The public health major is a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection. DiCarlo will enter the 2027 season as one of the two elected captains for Johns Hopkins University women’s lacrosse.
Kendal Crawford Returns After Strong Defensive Season
Crawford started every game on defense last season, her first season as a starter. She totaled 27 ground balls and caused 13 turnovers while the Johns Hopkins defense ranked third in the nation in both caused turnovers and ground balls.
Crawford is a Dean’s List student majoring in public health and was named Academic All-Big Ten last season. She and DiCarlo will lead the program as captains during the 2027 season.
MSB Take
Johns Hopkins University women’s lacrosse selected captains with experience in the midfield and on defense. DiCarlo’s career production and Crawford’s defensive contributions provide verified context for their selections following the program’s school-record 17-win season and first NCAA Division I semifinal appearance.
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