PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers women's lacrosse head coach Melissa Lehman announced the promotion of Taralyn Naslonski to assistant coach. Naslonski previously served as a volunteer assistant this past season. 
 
"I am ecstatic about TT becoming a full-time member of our staff," Lehman said. "TT demonstrated last year that she is one of the bright young minds in the sport. She is passionate about coaching and Rutgers University. We cannot wait to continue to work alongside her as we continue to take Rutgers lacrosse to the next level and build the program into a championship contender." 
 
"Rutgers has such a special place in my heart and being able to continue to represent the 'Block R' as an assistant coach means everything to me," Naslonski said. "Working with Melissa and having the trust and support from the rest of the staff is truly an honor. This program has seen tremendous growth within the last few seasons and has set the standard for years to come." 
 
As a volunteer assistant last spring, Naslonski worked with the program's goalkeepers, mentoring Sophia Cardello this past season. Cardello finished second in the Big Ten and 28th nationally in saves per game (9.06). Cardello earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week accolades after she registered back-to-back wins against No. 6 Stony Brook and Vermont, combining for 19 saves in the two victories. 
 
Naslonski finished her career as the most prolific scorer in Rutgers women's lacrosse history. A consensus Second Team All-American by the IWLCA and Honorable Mention All-American by USA Lacrosse Magazine and IL Women, First Team IWLCA All-Region, First Team All-Big Ten selection and IWLCA Senior All-Star Game selection, Naslonski set then program records for career points (226) and goals (187). 
  
During her final collegiate season in 2022, Naslonski set the RU record for points in a single season (90) while her 22 points in four career NCAA Tournament games made her the top postseason scorer in Rutgers history. Her performance on the field helped the Scarlet Knights to their best season in program history, as RU finished with its highest final ranking (No. 10) in the IWLCA Poll and a team-best 16 victories in 2022. Altogether Naslonski and the Scarlet Knights topped six nationally ranked teams, advanced to the Big Ten Tournament Final for the first time and produced their second-consecutive NCAA Tournament opening-round victory with a win over No. 23 Saint Joseph's to seasons ago. 
  
A two-time team captain, Naslonski finished her collegiate career as a two-time All-Big Ten selection and two-time IWLCA All-Region pick. The Randolph, New Jersey, native was also a four-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and earned back-to-back Big Ten Distinguished Scholar accolades. 
 
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