NEW YORK - In its final season as a member of the BIG EAST Conference, Temple lacrosse has been picked to finish fourth of 10 teams in the Preseason BIG EAST Coaches Poll. In addition, senior co-captain Nicole Latgis was chosen unanimously to the BIG EAST Preseason Team.
Latgis had a breakout year for the Owls on defense in 2017, and was named to the All-BIG EAST Second Team at the conclusion of the season. She started in all 18 games and was assigned to mark many of the top players Temple faced. Latgis led Temple with 26 caused turnovers and ranked second on the team with 37 ground balls.