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Hall of Fame Class of 2022

Erica Bamford (LaGrow)

Erica Bamford (LaGrow)

Erica Bamford (LaGrow)

USA WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM 2007-2012

  • Midfielder for the USA Women’s National Team 2007-2012
  • World Cup Gold Medalist, FIL Women’s World Cup 2009
  • USA Touring Team 2008, 2012

YALE 2015-Present

In the most memorable season thus far, the 2021-2022 team finished second (6-1) in the Ivy League and was nationally ranked. The 2022 team set the program records for goals in a season as well as draw controls in a season. For the first time in program history, the 2022 team earned a bid to the Ivy League Tournament and earned their first Ivy League Tournament win, but fell to Princeton in the Championship game.

Other notable achievements…

  • IWLCA Academic Merit Squad honor for the top GPA in the country in 2018, 2019
  • IWLCA Academic Honor Squad 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022
  • Since arriving at Yale, the team has had three All-Region honorees, two All-ECAC honorees, 19 All-Ivy League selections, and one finalist for the Yeardley Reynolds Love Unsung Hero Award

FLORIDA 2008-2015

  • Worked under Head Coach Amanda O’Leary, a US Lacrosse Hall of Fame member for 6 seasons.
  • Offensive coordinator – helped the team lead the nation in goals (326) in 2015
  • Finished in the top 5 nationally in scoring offense in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015
  • 5 x Conference Champion
  • 3 x Conference Tournament Champion
  • NCAA National Semi-Finalist 2012

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA 2004-2008

  • Four Year Starter in the Midfield
  • First Team All-ACC 2008
  • Second Team All-South 2007, 2008
  • All-ACC Academic Team 2007, 2008
  • ACC Academic Honor Roll 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
  • UNC Rookie of the Year 2005
  • UNC Most Valuable Player 2008
  • Career 95 goals, 15 assists
  • NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
  • University of North Carolina Athletics Director’s Scholar-Athlete Award for excellence in academics and athletics
  • Graduated with Honors, Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Sport Science

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY 1998-2004

  • 6 Years on Varsity; 5 Year Varsity Starter
  • Sectional Champion 2001
  • First Team All-League 2003, 2004
  • All-CNY 2003, 2004
  • All-State 2003, 2004
  • US Lacrosse All-American Honorable Mention 2003
  • US Lacrosse All-American 2004
  • Career 213 goals, 64 assists
  • Team Captain
  • Soccer: 5 Year Varsity Starter, Team Captain, Second Team All-CNY, Third Team All-State, 3x All-League; 4x League Champion, 2x Sectional Champion, State Championship Game (2000)
  • Bowling: 3 Years Varsity
  • Student Body President, 2003-2004
  • National Honor Society
Erica (LaGrow) Bamford

Hall of Fame Class of

2022

Hall of Fame Category

Player

College Team

University of North Carolina

Pro Team(s)

None