#39 Maddie Barkate Season 2024-25
Attack / Draw Specialist
Honors
• 2023 All-Ivy League Honorable Mention
As a senior (2024, Harvard)
• Started all 15 games
• Recorded 119 draw controls, which is the most in modern program history for one season, first in the Ivy League and 10th in the country
• Finished with 36 points on the season
As a junior (2023, Harvard)
• Started all 15 games
• All-Ivy League Honorable Mention
• Led the team and finished first in the Ivy League with 102 draw controls
• Logged 18 goals and nine assists in the season
As a sophomore (2022, Harvard)
• Started eight games and appeared in all 15
• Finished second on the team with 22 goals and 27 points
• Added eight ground balls, one caused turnover and 16 draw controls
As a freshman (2021, Harvard)
• Appeared in all six games
• Made collegiate debut on Feb. 16 against Niagara
• Recorded six points for the season, with five goals
The Barkate File
• Born in San Juan Capistrano, California
• Four-year starter at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
• Two-time US Lacrosse All-American (2018, 2019) and was named MVP of 2019 Adrenaline All-American Game
• National AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, and earned Presidential Volunteer Service Award
• Also was the captain of the varsity basketball team and ran cross country
• Father, Harold, played football for UCLA
Why Vandy: “I wanted the chance to be able to compete for championships while also receiving an amazing graduate degree. These opportunities were both unparalleled at Vandy, and they, on top of the amazing team culture, were why I wanted to play here for my fifth year!”