University of Massachusets Athletics

2023 Women's Lacrosse Roster

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Jersey Number 20

Rachel Shu

  • Position:
    Defense
  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Height:
    5-8
  • Major:
    Business
  • High School:
    Phillips Exeter Academy
  • Hometown:
    Westwood, Mass.

2025 (Senior): 
 

  • Appeared in 14 games for the Minutewomen and started seven
  • Contributed a season-high five caused turnovers and two ground balls against Duquesne (3/15)


2024 (Junior):

  • Appeared in five games for the Minutewomen
  • Secured a ground ball in wins at La Salle (3/20) and at Duquesne (4/6)
  • Caused a turnover in win at La Salle (3/20)


2023 (Sophomore):

  • Made six appearances for the Minutewomen
  • Secured a ground ball in a win over George Mason (4/29)


2022 (Freshman):

  • Played in four games for the Minutewomen

Before UMass:
  • The Westwood MA native spent time at both Westwood High School and Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire
  • Was a three sport varsity athlete in hockey, soccer, and lacrosse
  • Earned All- NEPSAC in 2021 for lacrosse. In 2021 Phillips Exeter ranked #1 Lacrosse Team in New England by The New England Lacrosse Journal
  • Phillips Exeter Academy Ice Hockey Captain senior year. 2016 USA Hockey National Champion and two time Massachusetts Hockey State Champion
  • In addition, earned rookie of the year 2017-2018 for Westwood High School Varsity Hockey team and attended USA Hockey Girls Player Development Camp in both 2017 and 2018

Personal:
  • Daughter of Russell and Dawnmarie Shu born April 23rd, 2002. Has two younger sisters, Emma and Caroline
2025 A10 CHAMPIONS! | Massachusetts Women's Lacrosse | 5.4.25
Tuesday, May 06
Massachusetts Women's Lacrosse vs. Richmond | A10 Semifinal Recap | 5.2.25
Friday, May 02
UMass WLAX | Highlights vs George Mason | 04.26.25
Saturday, April 26
UMass WLAX vs. UMass Lowell | Broadcast Highlights | 04.22.25
Wednesday, April 23