Women’s Lacrosse Adds Kokoro Nakazawa for 2021 Season
October 12, 2020 | Women's Lacrosse
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – University of Louisville women's lacrosse announced they have added attacker Kokoro Nakazawa for the 2021 season.
A native of Yokohama, Japan, Nakazawa comes to Louisville from Nihon University Senior High School.
"Kokoro is a pure goal scorer with great hands, a creative stick and a high IQ. She is one of the top players from Japan and comes from a very athletic family. We are very excited to have her join our program," said head coach Scott Teeter.
Nakazawa led Nihon to three championships and three times was named the team's Most Valuable Player.
She also was a member of Japan's U19 team at the 2019 World Lacrosse Championship in Ontario, Canada. At the conclusion of the event, she was named to the event's All-World Team.
For the latest information on Louisville lacrosse, visit GoCards.com, or follow the team's Twitter account at @LouisvilleLax or on Facebook at facebook.com/UofLLacrosse.
A native of Yokohama, Japan, Nakazawa comes to Louisville from Nihon University Senior High School.
"Kokoro is a pure goal scorer with great hands, a creative stick and a high IQ. She is one of the top players from Japan and comes from a very athletic family. We are very excited to have her join our program," said head coach Scott Teeter.
Nakazawa led Nihon to three championships and three times was named the team's Most Valuable Player.
She also was a member of Japan's U19 team at the 2019 World Lacrosse Championship in Ontario, Canada. At the conclusion of the event, she was named to the event's All-World Team.
For the latest information on Louisville lacrosse, visit GoCards.com, or follow the team's Twitter account at @LouisvilleLax or on Facebook at facebook.com/UofLLacrosse.
LAX: Post game press conference vs. Kent State
Wednesday, February 18
LAX: Highlights vs. Kent State
Wednesday, February 18
LAX Postgame vs North Carolina
Friday, May 16
Cards All In: The Story of Reese Whiteman
Friday, May 16
