Amber Falcone Named National Defender Of The Year

Posted May 27, 2009
CHAPEL HILL - WomensLacrosse.com has named University of North Carolina women's lacrosse player Amber Falcone its Defensive Player of the Year, the website announced on Tuesday. In addition, Falcone was named a first-team All-America, becoming the first four-time All-America in program history. Carolina midfielder Jenn Russell earned a spot on the second team, while fellow midfielder Megan Bosica was on the third team. (Tar Heel Blue)

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