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Wingate University Athletics

2021 Women's Lacrosse Roster

Hugh Patton
John Fitzgerald

11 Morgan Akers

  • Height 5-2
  • Class Senior
  • High School McDonough
  • Hometown La Plata, Md.

Biography


2020 (JUNIOR)
  • Appeared in seven of eight games in the shortened 2020 season
  • Had two goals on the year
  • Registered seven shots and six shots on goal
  • Added five draw controls, three ground balls and two caused turnovers
  • Scored both of her goals at Florida Southern
  • Registered three ground controls against Mount Olive 
2019 (SOPHOMORE)
  • Appeared in all 18 games during her sophomore season, making 17 starts
  • Collected 14 goals and seven assists
  • Added 13 ground balls, seven caused turnovers and five draw controls
  • Registered 44 shots on the season, including 27 shots on goal
  • Notched at least one point in 11 games
  • Had a goal, assist, two ground balls and two draw controls in the season opener
  • Netted a pair of goals against Florida Southern
  • Had three goals in the Mars Hill victory
  • Had back-to-back games with a goal and assist against Newberry and Coker
  • Collected two goals, an assist, two ground balls, a draw control and caused turnover against Tusculum
  • Notched a goal, assist and ground ball in the SAC Tourney victory at Catawba

2018 (FRESHMAN)
  • Appeared in all 19 games during first year at Wingate
  • Made seven starts at attacker
  • Scored 15 goals and added two assists
  • 15 goals came in seven different games
  • Added five ground balls on the year along with six caused turnovers
  • Piled up a season-high six goals in victory at Mars Hill
  • Scored three goals in the next game against Catawba
  • Had two goals and an assist in the victory at Tusculum

PERSONAL
  • Full name is Morgan Akers
  • Born on (Date of birth) – 05/03/1999
  • Born in LaPlata, MD
  • Daughter of James and Lisa Akers
  • Has a sister, Lauren and a brother James
  • Majoring in Marketing
  • Favorite Athlete is Alex Aust
  • Favorite sports team is Capitals
  • Favorite movie is The Age of Adaline
  • Favorite TV show is The Office
  • Favorite musical artist is SZA
  • Favorite food is Potatoes
  • Most memorable sports moment is Florida Spring Break Trip
  • Favorite sport to play other than lacrosse is Volleyball
  • People I admire the most are Lauren Morgan and Jared Akers
  • Something people don’t know about me is I have a cat
  • Nickname: Moe
  • Favorite Quote: “ Be the energy you want to attract”

INDIVIDUAL CAREER BESTS

  • GOALS: 6 at Mars Hill (3.17.18)
  • ASSISTS: 2 vs Embry-Riddle (2.15.19)
  • POINTS: 6 at Mars Hill (3.17.18)
  • SHOTS: 9 at Mars Hill (3.17.18)
  • GROUND BALLS: 2 (six times) vs. Tusculum (4.13.19)
  • DRAW CONTROL: 2 (two times) vs. Belmont Abbey (2.15.20)

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 11

    2018Freshman

    A/M
    5'2"
    11
  • 11

    2019Sophomore

    A/M
    5'2"
    11
  • 11

    2020Junior

    A/M
    5'2"
    11
  • 11

    2021Senior

    M
    5'2"
    11