May 22, 2006

ERIE, Pa. - Mercyhurst head coach Cecil Pilson announced his captains for the 2007 season. Defender Darci Doran will serve as the Lakers' 2006-07 captain, while midfielder Lauren Smith and attacker Courtney Olevnik will serve as assistant captains. Doran and Smith will be seniors next season while Olevnik will be a junior.

Doran started all 17 games last season and led the defense with 16 caused turnovers and was second on the team with 40 ground balls. Last season she also served as assistant captain. Doran is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Smith (left) played in 15 games last season and finished with nine goals and three assists for 12 points. Defensively, she had 14 ground balls, nine caused turnovers, and nine draw controls. Smith is a native of Charlottesville, Virginia and transferred from Bridgewater College (VA) to play her first season with the Lakers last year.

Olevnik (right) started in 16 games and participated in all 17 games last season. She was fourth on the team in points tallying 15 Goals and 12 assists for 27 points. Defensively, she had 21 ground balls, eight caused turnovers, and 12 draw controls. Olevnik is a native of Wooster, Ohio.

The Lakers finished the 2006 season with a record of 9-8 overall, a three-win improvement on the previous season. The Lakers also set the team season goal scoring and assist records.