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 50
th 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.
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.
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.
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