Casten Selected by Philadelphia Force in 2018 UWLX Draft
Dec 01 | Women's Lacrosse
Two-time All-Big Ten selection set for final season at Rutgers
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers women's lacrosse defender Amanda Casten was selected by the Philadelphia Force in the 2018 United Women's Lacrosse League (UWLX) Draft. The Scarlet Knight was taken in the 13th round and was the 50th overall selection.
A two-time All-Big Ten selection, Casten anchored the RU defense with 21 ground balls, 10 draw controls and 12 caused turnovers in 2017. In RU's 12-9 victory over then-No. 18 James Madison, the Brick, New Jersey, native forced two turnovers and corralled two ground balls to help Rutgers secure the road win.
Rutgers finished 2017 with an 8-8 record, which included two wins in Big Ten Conference action. The Scarlet Knights picked up a ranked victory over then-No. 18 James Madison, and also defeated Michigan and Ohio State during conference play last spring.
About UWLX
The United Women's Lacrosse League is a Boston-based professional women's lacrosse league founded in 2016 by Digit Murphy and Aronda Kirby. Also known as UWLX, the league features four teams in major sports markets: the Baltimore Ride, the Boston Storm, the Long Island Sound and the Philadelphia Force. The league is sponsored by STX Lacrosse in Baltimore and, as of 2017, is managed by 3d Lacrosse. Follow the league on Twitter at @unitedwlax and on Instagram at @unitedwlax. Learn more at the league's website at http://uwlx.pointstreaksites.com.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook and Twitter for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers women's lacrosse, follow the program Facebook, and on Twitter and Instagram @RULaxBrand. Fans can receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on both social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com.
A two-time All-Big Ten selection, Casten anchored the RU defense with 21 ground balls, 10 draw controls and 12 caused turnovers in 2017. In RU's 12-9 victory over then-No. 18 James Madison, the Brick, New Jersey, native forced two turnovers and corralled two ground balls to help Rutgers secure the road win.
Casten has appeared in 50 career games, including 48 starts, during her first three seasons "On the Banks." The senior has contributed 66 ground balls, 35 caused turnovers and 23 draw controls during her time with Rutgers.Congratulations to #RUWLAX defender Amanda Casten, who was drafted by the @phillyforceuwlx of the @unitedwlax! pic.twitter.com/tBMVV75XK4
— Rutgers Women's Lax (@rulaxbrand) November 30, 2017
Rutgers finished 2017 with an 8-8 record, which included two wins in Big Ten Conference action. The Scarlet Knights picked up a ranked victory over then-No. 18 James Madison, and also defeated Michigan and Ohio State during conference play last spring.
About UWLX
The United Women's Lacrosse League is a Boston-based professional women's lacrosse league founded in 2016 by Digit Murphy and Aronda Kirby. Also known as UWLX, the league features four teams in major sports markets: the Baltimore Ride, the Boston Storm, the Long Island Sound and the Philadelphia Force. The league is sponsored by STX Lacrosse in Baltimore and, as of 2017, is managed by 3d Lacrosse. Follow the league on Twitter at @unitedwlax and on Instagram at @unitedwlax. Learn more at the league's website at http://uwlx.pointstreaksites.com.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook and Twitter for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers women's lacrosse, follow the program Facebook, and on Twitter and Instagram @RULaxBrand. Fans can receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on both social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com.
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