Wagner College Athletics

Serves as one of the Seahawks’ four captains along with Lauren Petrik, Denieda McCullough and Erika Bulken … A fiery competitor and a multidimensional threat who possesses uncommonly quick footwork … These traits have allowed her to become one of the most prolific performers in Wagner College women’s lacrosse history… Possesses a vast repertoire of offensive moves … Has made her mark on the Seahawk record book as she enters the 2012 season ranked ninth in career draw controls (86), tied for sixth all-time in goals (96), eighth in total points (113), and eighth in shots (227) … Has made the NEC Spring Academic Honor Roll in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

2011: Saw action in all 16 games with 14 starts … Made a successful transition from midfield to attack late in the season … The move allowed her to save energy and be at full strength at all times … Led the Seahawks in goals for the third straight season, finding the net 29 times which, along with seven assists, gave her the team lead in points (37) for the second straight year … Led the team in draw controls with 28 and was fourth on the squad in ground balls with 24 … Tallied seven points on a career-high five goals and two assists vs. Presbyterian (3/7) … Added four-goal games vs. LIU (3/25) and Bryant (4/21). … Her 80 shots taken tied for 10^th on the Seahawk all-time single-season list.

2010: Followed up her sensational freshman season with another stellar campaign as a sophomore … Tallied a team-leading 40 points on the strength of a team-best 38 goals … Tied for team-high honors with 80 shots …. Added 31 draw controls, which was second on the team … Her 27 ground balls were fourth on the team … Had eight caused turnovers … Had five goals and one assist vs. Monmouth (4/18) … Had four-goal games vs. Manhattan (3/6), Siena (3/10) and Bryant (4/3) … Added three goals vs. Quinnipiac (4/7).

2009: Earned NEC Rook of the Week honors (3/9), for her combined five goals and six ground balls against Columbia and Bryant … Started in all 15 games played on the season … Averaged nearly two goals per game … Led the team with 29 goals, including four-goal games against Bryant (3/6) and Manhattan (3/10) … Tallied seven assists … Second on the team in draw controls (24) … Recorded 18 ground balls and seven caused turnovers. 

Personal/Bio:
Finished among the top 20 in the Liberty Division as a senior in goals (45) and assists (23) … As a senior, helped lead her team to a 15-5 record and a 6th-place finish out of 20 teams in the New York Section III Class C … A 2007 U.S. Lacrosse High School Girls’ Academic All-America selection … Competed in the 2007 Empire State Games … Also ran track and field specializing in the 600-meter and the 4x200 relay … Has a sister Laura (26) and a sister Katie (22) … Daughter of John and Mary Pat Clark.
 
Getting To Know Carolyn Clark
Favorite TV Show:  Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Favorite Book: Bossypants by Tina Fey
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Don’t watch professional sports
Favorite Board Game:  The Quelf Effect
One Thing Most People Don’t Know About Me: I speak French
One Moment In History I Wish I Witnessed: The 1920’s
Pre-Game Ritual: Relaxing
Academic Major: International Business & Marketing
Favorite Class: Strategic Management
Desired Occupation:  Advertising
Favorite 90’s TV Show: Friends