Eleven single-season records fell as the University of Hartford women's lacrosse team had its best season ever in the program's brief history.

Coming into the season, the Hawks had managed two wins total – both over Delaware State – in the four-year era. They managed six wins in 11 games in the 2023 season.

"This season, we took leaps forward as a young program," said first-year head coach Jen Nardi. "With a record of 6-5, we have defied expectations, surpassed our own limitations, and laid the foundation for a promising future. I am proud not only of our wins, but of the incredible effort and dedication exhibited by every player. We have embraced the challenges, learned from our defeats, and grown stronger as a team. This is just the beginning of our story—a story that will be defined by resilience, passion, and an unyielding belief in our potential. As we look ahead, excitement fills the air. Together, we will continue to develop, evolve, and push boundaries, shaping this young program into a force to be reckoned with."

Graduate student Emily Steele was the catalyst in the record-breaking season with 41 points on 26 goals and 15 assists. The 41 points, 4.1 points per game, 15 assists, and 1.50 assists per game were new single-season marks. The midfielder finishes her time at Hartford with career marks in goals (40), ground balls (78), and caused turnovers (39). Her 60 career goals is one off the school record of 61, held by Megan Miller. With 11 draw controls in the win over Westminster (PA), Steele has the most by any Hawks player in a single game.

The team's top four goal scorers, Meghan Smith (29), Leinaijah Ferguson (28), Steele (26) and Lily Belle Baker (23) all scored more goals than the previous season mark with Smith officially getting the mark with 29 goals. Her goals per game average of 2.53 is also a single-season record. Smith also holds the freshman records for points (36), goals (29), and assists (7).

In goal, Hanna Ramsey accumulated four single-season marks, most wins (6), goals against average (12.84), ground balls (51), and ground ball average (3.04). Baker finished with 60 draw controls to establish a new single-season record.

As a team, Hartford put 14 new marks in the books as they set records with points (193), points per game (17.55), goals (143), goals per game (13), assists (50), assists per game (4.55), shots attempted (302), shots per game (27.45), shots on goal (247), shots on goal per game (22.45), caused turnovers (103), free-position goals (50), draw controls (183), draw control percentage (.568), and goals-against average (12.81).