Women's Tewaaraton Stock Watch: The Finalists Prediction

Just a week into May, postseason madness is already in full swing thanks to conference tournaments. With so many exciting matchups, several players dominating the Tewaaraton Award Stock Watch have already had their moment to shine.

It’s time to name our finalist predictions before the Tewaaraton Foundation names its final five on Thursday.

Notre Dame’s Kasey Choma looked unstoppable as she led the Irish in a revenge game against Virginia, tallying four goals and an assist in a crafty offensive performance. Northwestern’s Izzy Scane was simply dominant in the Big Ten tournament, easily evading both Michigan and Maryland’s defenses to lead the Wildcats to the Big Ten crown. Stony Brook’s Ellie Masera put up video game numbers on both sides of the field as the Seawolves ruled the CAA tournament, notching nine goals, five assists, 19 draw controls and three caused turnovers in two games.

These players, featured in the Tewaaraton Award Stock Watch nearly the entire season, are among many ensuring May Madness lives up to the hype — but, in our prediction only one of that trio will be a finalist.

As the NCAA Tournament approaches and the race for Tewaaraton Award nears its conclusion, here’s where we stand.

1. Izzy Scane, A, Northwestern

Scane has led the Tewaaraton Award Stock Watch for weeks –– and for strong reasons. She has posted a goal in every game this season and enters the NCAA tournament ranking second in the nation with 81 goals. The Michigan native is exciting to watch, excelling at working her way past any defender and shooting from anywhere in the eight-meter. Scane was key to leading Northwestern to its first No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament since 2009.

2. Meaghan Tyrrell, A, Syracuse

Seemingly unstoppable at X, Tyrrell has been a vital firestarter for the Orange attack. She has recorded 49 goals and 47 points through 18 games –– good for sixth in the country in assists per game. Tyrrell’s graduate year has been an exciting end to a stellar career in orange, as she now leads the program in all-time points. Tyrrell was selected first in Tuesday night’s Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse College Draft, too.

3. Jenn Medjid, A, Boston College

Another exciting ACC attacker, Medjid has the Eagles heating up at the perfect time. Competing in a talent-laden conference, Medjid has proved dominant against nearly every defense she has faced. Her 71 goals this season lead the ACC and rank fourth nationally. A veteran presence on the Boston College offense, Medjid has explosive speed and is especially dangerous in the eight-meter.

4. Belle Smith, M, Boston College

A thrill to watch at midfield, Smith is both relentless on defense and dynamic on attack. Like Medjid, her efforts have been key to the Eagles’ resurgence. Smith has posted 44 goals, 27 assists, 14 caused turnovers and 29 ground balls this season, proving hard to beat on both sides of the field. The New York native has had several dominant performances in 2023, most notably her five goals and two assists that powered Boston College past then-No. 1 Syracuse in April.

5. Erin Coykendall, A, Northwestern

What a season it’s been for Coykendall, Northwestern’s star attacker who operates as the Robin to Scane’s Batman. Coykendall is a fixture in weekend highlight reels for her savvy play along the crease, and she’s an adept feeder. The senior has 48 goals and 43 assists for the top-seeded Wildcats, and it would not be a surprise to see Coykendall share the Tewaaraton stage as a finalist with Scane.

Next five: Isabella Peterson, James Madison A; Emma Ward, Syracuse, A; Meghan Ball, Rutgers, D; Sam Thacker, Denver, D; Ellie Masera, Stony Brook, M
Five to monitor: Hailey Rhatigan, Northwestern, A; Emily Nalls, North Carolina, D; Trinity McPherson, Denver, D; Kasey Choma, Notre Dame, M; Emma LoPinto, Florida, A