#37 McKenna Harden Season 2024-25
Defense
Honors:
2024 All-ACC Academic Team
As a Junior (2o24, North Carolina):
• Saw action in 12 games and earned a spot in the starting lineup 11 times. Finished the year with seven ground balls and seven caused turnovers
• Had a career-high two caused turnovers at #20 Clemson on March 9 while matching her career-high two ground balls
• Tied her career-high two caused turnovers vs. #10 Florida in the NCAA Tournament First Round on May 10, also with one ground ball
As a Sophomore (2023, North Carolina):
• Appeared in eight games, earning her first career start vs. #17 Clemson in the ACC Quarterfinals on April 26
• Totaled three ground balls, including a career-high two vs. High Point on March 23 where she also had one caused turnover
• Had one ground ball and one caused turnover vs. Sacred Heart in the NCAA First Round on May 12
As a Freshman (2022, North Carolina):
• Saw action in six games during her first season
• Debut came against Furman on Feb. 16
• Had a ground ball at Jacksonville on Feb. 27
The Harden File:
• Attended New Canaan High School and played for CT Grizzlies
• Ranked No. 50 for incoming freshman in the nation for the 2022 season by Inside Lacrosse
• Under Armor Senior All-America Game
• 2021 Connecticut State Player of the Year
• 2021 GameTime Connecticut MVP of the Year
• Connecticut All-State First Team
• GameTime Connecticut All-State First Team
• Led her team to a state title in 2018 and FCIAC crown in 2021
• Father and two uncles played lacrosse at UNC and were All-Americans, sister plays at UNC
Why Vandy: “I chose Vanderbilt because of the culture created between both the team and the coaches. Not only am I getting a great education but I also get to play in a competitive division and get an amazing experience in Nashville.”