Mallory Martel

GRADUATE (2023):

• Selected as a team captain for the Tigers’ inaugural 2023 season
• Played in all 18 games for the Tigers
• Career high 10 caused turnovers in a season
• Tied a career high 2 caused turnovers in a game against Pitt (4/20)
• Recorded 9 ground balls
• Caused at least 1 turnover in 8 games this season
• Selected for a spot on the 2023 IWLCA Senior All-Star Team
• Earned ACC All-Academic Team Honors

Before Clemson:

In her four-year career at Arizona State, Martel played in 54 and started in 40 games for the Sun Devils. She’s scooped up 41 ground balls in her career while also managing to score three goals and notch four assists from the defense position.

Notable Collegiate Honors / Stats:

• Showed the versatility to play multiple positions, looking comfortable as a defender and midfielder
• 4-year starter
• 3rd leader in Caused Turnovers
• Deans List
• Scholar Baller Award for seven semesters
• Pac 12 POTW nominee in 2019

JUNIOR (2021):

• Played in all 16 games during her third season as a Sun Devil
• Earned a starting position in 14 games, all except one were against Pac-12 opponents
• Matched her career high of two caused turnovers in the win over Fresno St. (2/27)
• Made a defensive impact, ending the season with eight ground balls and 7 caused turnovers

SOPHOMORE (2020):

• Started all eight games for the Sun Devils in her second year in Tempe
• Was on pace to set career highs in draw controls, ground balls, and caused turnovers in the shortened season
• Set a career high in the season opener with two draw controls against UC Davis (2/8)
• Building on a strong freshman campaign, Martel scooped up 12 ground balls in only eight games this season (Had 14 ground balls in 18 games as a freshman)
• Had a ground ball and a caused turnover in two separate games this season [Detroit Mercy (2/14) and Stanford (3/8)]
• Dominant in PAC-12 play, Martel grabbed five of her 12 ground balls this season in the two conference games
• Tied her career high in ground balls in a game twice this season with three against Detroit Mercy and California (3/6)

FRESHMAN (2019):

• Quickly earned the trust of the coaches and was rewarded with important playing time during her first season in Tempe
• Showed the versatility to play multiple positions, looking comfortable as a defender and midfielder
• Appeared in all 18 games, starting 10 of those
• Earned the start in seven of her last nine games
• Finished the 2019 season with 14 ground balls and eight caused turnovers
• Enjoyed a productive offensive season despite her mostly defensive role, tallying three goals and four assists
• Registered her first collegiate point, an assist, against No. 19 Stanford
• Caught fire offensively during a outstanding three-game stretch (4/07-4/14), recording six points (two goals & four assists)
• A important part of the victory over Presbyterian, finishing with a season-high two goals in addition to an assist
• Dished out a season-best two assists and picked up a pair of ground balls against Liberty
• One of only four freshman to start at least 10 games

Notable High School Accomplishments:

• Played at the Maryland United Lacrosse Club
• Four-year varsity starter at Severna Park High School.
• Appeared in two state championships, winning one of them during an outstanding prep career
• Appeared in the Nike Elite 120 showcase
• Received the Top Scholar-Athlete Award and the Minds in Motion Award for her achievements off the field

Fun Fact:

My favorite food is Maryland Blue Crabs.

Why did you choose Clemson?:

Clemson to me was a no-brainer. It’s a beautiful campus, has great academics, and an incredible support system from the community and staff which makes me feel at home.