It’s not quite Magic vs. Bird, but it’s sure fun to watch
Men’s lacrosse had the Thompsons. Women’s lacrosse has Cummings and Treanor — and two more years to enjoy the unlikely confluence of their otherwise rare talents.
Sophomore sensations Taylor Cummings of Maryland and Kayla Treanor of Syracuse stole the show in the NCAA final, Cummings with her acrobatics at midfield and Treanor with her shifty moves behind the goal. Both already are two-time first-team All-Americans. “It’s scary that they’re both sophomores,” Terps coach Cathy Reese said. “Moving forward, it’s great for the sport. Both of those girls are going to draw so much attention the next couple of years.” Cummings and Treanor spoke of the respect they have for each other. They played together for the U.S. team in the fall.
“I think everything of Kayla. She’s a phenomenal
player. It just so happens that we’re pitted against each other all the time,” Cummings said. “When we are able to play together on U.S., it’s actually really fun, because she’s a really fun player to play with, just not against. Just mutual respect. I really like her. Said Treanor: “I really respect her as a competitor. Yeah, we see each other a lot. But I don’t really see a rivalry between us.” All three of Syracuse’s losses this season were to Maryland, including the ACC championship game. The series will continue in 2015 despite the Terps’ departure to the new Big Ten. That means more Cummings and
Treanor, providing the kind of theater that can only be good for women’s lacrosse.
— Matt DaSilva
A Publication of US Lacrosse
July 2014 >> LACROSSE MAGAZINE 45
©BILL DANIELEWSKI
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