Lafayette seniors Stella Malinowski and Lena Thedrian earned Academic All-Patriot League honors, adding academic recognition to their All-Conference First Team selections. Thedrian was also named the league’s Defender of the Year. Both are key contributors as Lafayette prepares to host Holy Cross in the Patriot League Championship semifinals.

By the Numbers
  • Malinowski scored 6 goals and 1 assist for 13 points in 17 starts.
  • Thedrian recorded 12 goals and 27 points, including 4 game-winning goals.
  • Lafayette allowed 0.66 goals per game, the second-best mark in Division I.
Yes, But

The academic honors recognize achievement in the classroom, while both players’ postseason awards also reflect their impact on the field. Lafayette’s defensive strength has been a team effort, with Thedrian anchoring a backline that helped secure the regular-season title.

State of Play
  • Lafayette faces fourth-seeded Holy Cross in the semifinal round of the 2026 Patriot League tournament.
  • The game is scheduled for Thursday at noon at Rappolt Field in Easton, Pennsylvania.
Bottom Line

Malinowski and Thedrian pair academic achievement with major on-field contributions, giving Lafayette standout leaders as it enters the conference tournament.