University of Massachusets Athletics
2023 Women's Lacrosse Roster
Shu, Rachel

Jersey Number 20
Rachel Shu
- Position:
- Defense
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Height:
- 5-8
- Major:
- Business
- High School:
- Phillips Exeter Academy
- Hometown:
- Westwood, Mass.
Bio
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