HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics H. "Skip" Lord announced that he has removed the "interim" tag from the title of women's lacrosse head coach Amanda Zacchigna.
"I am happy to announce that coach Zacchigna will be continuing as our head women's lacrosse coach. We were very pleased with the job she did this year," said Lord. "The players responded well to her leadership, and the program is definitely headed in the right direction. We are excited to be able to bring important stability to this growing new program and we are looking forward to many future successes."
Zacchigna was named interim head coach for the program prior to the start of the 2015 season. She guided the Highlanders to a record of 5-10 in her first season, including a 2-6 mark in the Empire 8.
A 2014 Houghton graduate, Zacchigna was a two-year standout for the Highlanders, tallying 64 goals and eight assists. She also recorded 86 ground balls and 119 draw controls in her career. She had a stellar senior campaign when she led the Highlanders in goals (40), draw controls (42) and caused turnovers (19). Zacchigna was also a four-year member of the women's soccer program.Â