2013: Played in seven contests ... Tallied two goals and an assist ... Chipped in two ground balls ... Career-best two points (1g, 1a) vs. Frostburg State (April 13).
2012: Saw action in 15 games ... Made collegiate debut at Christopher Newport (February 23) ... Contributed five goals and two assists for seven points ... Added seven ground balls and six draw controls ... First career goal vs. Goucher (March 20) ... First career assist vs. Mary Washington (March 28) ... Career-high two points (1g, 1a) vs. Mary Washington (March 28) ... Career-best three ground balls vs. Hood (April 7) ... Career-high three draw controls vs. Messiah (March 13).
River Hill HS: 2011 graduate ... Two-sport athlete (field hockey, lacrosse) ... Lacrosse: Coached by Jay Bond ... Junior varsity high score record holder ... Achieved honor roll status.
Club Lacrosse: CMD Lacrosse
Personal: Megan Lee Essman ... plans to join the Peace Corps after St. Mary's ... born May 2, 1993 in Clarksville, Md. ... daughter of Jeff and Kristine Essman ... has two younger siblings, Brent and Katie.
Why St. Mary's?: "The campus and academics are great! And I could play lacrosse!"
Best SMCM Sports Moment: "Scoring against Stevenson to tie the game."
