#35  Starr Howard

GRADUATE (2023): 

• Played in 13 games for the Tigers
• Scored 1 goal for the season against Wofford
• Recorded 7 ground balls and 5 caused turnovers
• Earned ACC All-Academic Team Honors

Before Clemson:

Wilmot-Howard played in 43 career games for the Tribe, earning the start in 25. She finished her senior season with eight draw controls, five ground balls, and three caused turnovers. She joins Martire as the two Tiger transfers from William & Mary, Coach Kwolek’s alma mater.

Notable Collegiate Honors / Stats:

2022 – Senior Season at William & Mary

• Saw action in 10 games and earned one start
• Finished the season with eight draw controls, five ground balls, and three caused turnovers
• Posted a season-high three draw controls against American
• Recorded a season-best three ground balls with a caused turnover and a draw control versus Drexel
• Totaled a pair of draw controls with a ground ball and a caused turnover at Coastal Carolina
• Earned CAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll distinction
• Graduated Cum Laude

2021 – Junior Season at William & Mary

• Saw action in all 12 games and earned five starts
• Ranked fourth on the team with 13 draw controls
• Finished the season with seven ground balls and six caused turnovers
• Posted a season-high four draw controls with two ground balls and a caused turnover against Liberty
• Recorded three draw controls, three caused turnovers, and two ground balls versus Richmond
• Totaled three draw controls at Old Dominion
• Earn CAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll distinction

2020 – Sophomore Season at William & Mary

• Appeared in six games and earned four stats
• Ranked 13th nationally in caused turnovers per game (2.0)
• Led the team with 12 caused turnovers
• Ranked 10th in the CAA in ground balls per game (1.83)
• Ranked third on the team with 10 draw controls
• Also finished the season with 11 ground balls
• Totaled six caused turnovers, six draw controls, and three ground balls in the win against George Washington
• Posted four ground balls, three caused turnovers, and a draw control versus No. 17/21 Duke
• Recorded three ground balls, two caused turnovers, and two draw controls against Villanova
• Earned CAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll accolades

2019 – Freshman Season at William & Mary

• All-CAA Rookie Team selection
• Set the single-season school record for draw controls (79), which shattered the previous mark of 59
• Impressive total also ranked tied for 10th on the CAA’s all-time single-season list
• Ranked fourth in the conference in draw controls per game (5.27) and sixth in caused turnovers per game (1.33)
• Started all 15 contests
• Tied for first on the team with 20 caused turnovers
• Also finished the season with a goal and 28 ground balls
• Totaled a career-high nine draw controls in the win against Delaware, which ranks tied for the second-best single-game effort in school history
• Also tallied two caused turnovers and two ground balls in the victory against the Blue Hens
• Posted at least seven draw controls in five games, performances that all rank among W&M’s single-game top-10 list
• Recorded eight draw controls, two ground balls, and a caused turnover against No. 7 Virginia
• Registered eight draw controls, a ground ball, and a caused turnover at Coastal Carolina
• Posted seven draw controls, three ground balls, and a caused turnover in the triumph at Longwood
• Totaled seven draw controls, a ground ball, and a caused turnover at Towson
• Tallied six draw controls and a ground ball in the victory at Old Dominion
• Recorded five draw controls, three ground balls, and a caused turnover in the win at VCU
• Registered five caused turnovers, four draw controls, and three ground balls versus Richmond
• Earned W&M’s Provost Award
• Earned the CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award

Notable High School Accomplishments:

• Four-year letterwinner as a midfielder for head coach Kathleen Lloyd at The Bullis School
• Served as a team captain as a senior
• Led team in assists as a senior
• Earned team’s coach’s award as a senior
• 2018 David P. Hellekjaer Award of Excellence recipient
• 2018 Bullis Varsity Girls Lacrosse Leadership Award winner
• Helped team win two ISL division championships
• Member of Maryland United 2018 East Team and nominated for Elite 120
• Earned Bullis School Capstone Signature Program Award
• Also a four-year letterwinner with the field hockey and basketball teams
• Served as a captain for the field hockey and basketball teams as a senior
• Named field hockey’s most valuable player as a senior
• Selected to the 2017-18 National Field Hockey Coaches Association National Academic Squad
• Earned Coaches’ Awards with the field hockey and basketball teams
• Member of the National Honor Society
• Bullis Student Government Representative (2014-18)
• Member of the Community Service Club and Model UN Club
• Volunteered as a student tutor and was a certified camp counselor

Why did you choose Clemson?: 

When I was approached to play my remaining year of NCAA eligibility for Clemson, I quickly embraced the opportunity.  Not only would I play the sport that I love for a university with such an elite athletic program but an amazing academic program as well.  Being part of the inaugural season for women’s lacrosse at Clemson is truly an astounding opportunity. I look forward to furthering my education and playing lacrosse for Coach Allison. It will be a year to remember.

Fun Fact:

Daughter of Juwan Howard (Head Coach of Men’s Basketball – University of Michigan (2019-current); 20-year career in NBA (1994-2013); played basketball at the University of Michigan (1991-94)