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Nakeeya McCardell - Lacrosse - Clemson University Athletics

#19  Nakeeya McCardell

Position:
Midfielder
Height:
5-6
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Missouri City, Texas
High School:
The Kinkaid School/University of Oregon

Career Stats

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Junior (2023):Ā 

  • Started in all 18 games for the Tigers
  • Recorded 21 ground balls and led the team in caused turnovers (16)
  • Caused at least 1 turnover in 11 games during the season
  • Earned a spot on the South’s All-Region Second Team

Before Clemson: Oregon

Notable Collegiate Honors / Stats:

  • Played in all 18 games with 15 starts
  • Contributed primarily on the defensive end with 17 ground balls and 12 caused turnovers
  • Caused multiple turnovers in four games
  • Grabbed 28 draw controls, fourth-most on the team
  • Picked up multiple draws in eight games, including four in a row to close the regular season
  • vs. California (March 25): Picked up two ground balls and caused two turnovers in a 12-9 win over the Bears
  • vs. No. 23 Arizona State (April 15): Caused three turnovers, picked up two draw controls and scored a goal in a near-upset of the Sun Devils.

Freshman (2021)

  • Started all 12 of the Ducksā€™ games
  • Ranked fourth on the team with 13 goals
  • Scored multiple times in five games with one hat trick
  • Picked up 24 ground balls, second-most on the team and tied for 14th-most in the Pac-12
  • Caused 17 turnovers, which ranked second on the team and third in the conference
  • Put 19 of her 22 shots on frame for a .864 SOG%
  • Handed out a pair of assists
  • at San Diego State (Feb. 19): Scored two goals in her Duck debut while also grabbing two ground balls and forcing a pair of Aztec turnovers
  • vs. UC Davis (Apr. 17): Picked up her first hat trick with a trio of goals
  • Also forced three turnovers and snagged three ground balls

Notable High School Accomplishments:

  • Earned Texas Girls High School Lacrosse League all-state honors as a junior
  • Named first-team All-Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC)
  • Helped lead Kinkaid to a SPC league title and a TGHSLL Division 1 state title game appearance
  • A TGHSLL Division 1 all-state selection as a sophomore
  • A key part of Kinkaid’s state runner-up team

Why did you choose Clemson:

  • I chose Clemson because of the school spirit shown throughout athletics and all the bonuses that come with being a student-athlete at Clemson. The facilities that student-athletes have access to on-campus are unmatched; having the opportunity to play for the inaugural lacrosse team is a dream come true.

Fun Fact:

  • I have a twin sister

Hello, I'm Nakeeya McCardell

Health Science Major