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Women's Lacrosse Freshman Spotlight: Lexi Rieu
11/10/2016 11:30:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke women's lacrosse head coach Kerstin Kimel and the Blue Devil staff welcomed the addition of six freshmen and one graduate student to the program for the 2017 campaign. Midfielder Lexi Rieu comes to Duke from West Friendship, Md.
Check back to GoDuke.com throughout the coming weeks for profiles on each of the newest Blue Devils, and be sure to follow the squad all year on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Lexi Rieu
Midfield l West Friendship, Md. l Our Lady of Good Counsel
Prior to Duke: A three-time first team all-conference choice, Rieu was also a first team All-America selection as a junior. She posted 132 goals and 64 assists during her prep career to go along with 260 draw controls, 79 ground balls and 67 caused turnovers. Rieu garnered honorable mention All-Met laurels as a senior and also starred in field hockey for Our Lady of Good Counsel, going on to receive the school's Most Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award.
What is your best lacrosse memory?
LR: Winning the WCAC championship for two years and playing with my sister my senior year.
When did you start playing lacrosse?
LR: I started playing lacrosse when I was seven years old. I was eager to learn and never gave up. My dad coached me for four years and helped me become a better player.
Who has had the largest impact on your life?
LR: My grandmother because she always had a positive attitude and would give the best advice. She fought cancer for four years and never gave up. She always inspired me to try new things and to follow my dreams.
Why did you choose Duke?
LR: I chose Duke because I wanted to be able to compete in lacrosse at the highest level and be challenged academically at the highest level.
What are your goals for your collegiate career?
LR: To discover a passion that I want to pursue after school, meet great friends, learn something new every day and be involved on campus.
Quick Hitters:
Favorite athlete: Alex Ovechkin
Hobbies: Running, traveling
Favorite movie: The Notebook
Favorite TV show: The Office
Favorite book: The Secret Life of Bees
Favorite musician: Ellie Goulding
Pregame ritual/superstition: I like to listen to music to help pump me up to get ready for the game
If you were to play another sport, what would it be? Field hockey
Interesting fact about yourself: I swam with sea lions in Mexico
What do you plan to major in? Possibly business, but still undecided
Best advice you've ever received: Never give up, you can do anything you set your mind to
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I want to have a successful and sustainable job that I enjoy
To be a part of the Duke women's lacrosse program is … an honor and responsibility that I am looking forward to having.
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