May 8, 2008

BABSON PARK, Mass. - Babson College senior tri-captain Anita Martignetti (Winchester, Mass.) became the women's lacrosse program's new all-time points leader on Wednesday, as she tallied four goals and one assist in the Beavers' 19-10 victory over host Trinity College in the First Round of the 2008 NCAA Division III Championship Tournament.

With her five-point performance, Martignetti now has 189 goals and 66 assists for 255 points in 70 career games, moving her past Babson Athletics Hall of Famer Tracy Russell '97 into first place on Babson's all-time list. Russell recorded 213 goals and 39 assists for 252 points in 57 career contests from 1994 to 1997. Martignetti is now the program leader in points and assists while trailing only Russell in goals.

"Anita is a one of a handful of superb players that have helped bring Babson lacrosse to an elite level," said head coach Kully Reardon. "This record, and in particular the number of assists she has recorded, is a testament to her exraordinary talent, unselfish nature, growth, and maturity over the last four years."