Former Louisville Standout Nicole Perroni Selected by Boston Guard in WLL Supplemental Draft
March 26, 2026 | Women's Lacrosse
2024 All-American Nicole Perroni was selected by the Boston Guard in the Inaugural WLL Supplemental Draft
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Former University of Louisville lacrosse standout Nicole Perroni was selected by the Boston Guard in the Women's Lacrosse League 2026 Supplemental Draft.
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During the draft, each of the league's four teams selected players to expand their rosters from 13 to 19 players in preparation for the WLL's inaugural regular season this summer.
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"We're incredibly proud of Nicole," said UofL head coach Scott Teeter. "She's prepared for this moment, and we know she'll make an impact right away. Nicole continues to be a great representation of our UofL lacrosse family."Â
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Perroni played for the Cardinals from 2020-24, earning IWLCA Second Team All-America honors in 2024. She ended her Louisville career on a 55-game point scoring streak and a 54-game goal scoring streak, both the longest streaks in program history. In her final collegiate season, she tallied 45 goals and 10 assists and led the team with a total of 44 caused turnovers, 73 draw controls, and 48 ground balls. Following her final season, Perroni was named a USA Lacrosse DI All-America Honorable Mention, a First Team IWLCA West/Midwest Region selection, and an Inside Lacrosse All-American Honorable Mention.
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The 2024 All-ACC First Team selection, cemented herself as one of the greatest players in Louisville lacrosse history. She still ranks fourth all-time with 200 draw controls and tied the program record for career caused turnovers with 107. Perroni earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Louisville
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The Ontario, Canada native is a member of Canada's Women's Field and Sixes National Teams, most recently leading Lacrosse Canada to a Gold medal in the Super Sixes in October 2025. She was also named to the All-Tournament Team while helping Canada to a Silver Medal in the Atlas Games.
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The WLL's inaugural regular season opens with the Boston Guard taking on the New York Charging at WLL Opening Weekend on May 15 at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, R.I.
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During the draft, each of the league's four teams selected players to expand their rosters from 13 to 19 players in preparation for the WLL's inaugural regular season this summer.
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"We're incredibly proud of Nicole," said UofL head coach Scott Teeter. "She's prepared for this moment, and we know she'll make an impact right away. Nicole continues to be a great representation of our UofL lacrosse family."Â
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Perroni played for the Cardinals from 2020-24, earning IWLCA Second Team All-America honors in 2024. She ended her Louisville career on a 55-game point scoring streak and a 54-game goal scoring streak, both the longest streaks in program history. In her final collegiate season, she tallied 45 goals and 10 assists and led the team with a total of 44 caused turnovers, 73 draw controls, and 48 ground balls. Following her final season, Perroni was named a USA Lacrosse DI All-America Honorable Mention, a First Team IWLCA West/Midwest Region selection, and an Inside Lacrosse All-American Honorable Mention.
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The 2024 All-ACC First Team selection, cemented herself as one of the greatest players in Louisville lacrosse history. She still ranks fourth all-time with 200 draw controls and tied the program record for career caused turnovers with 107. Perroni earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Louisville
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The Ontario, Canada native is a member of Canada's Women's Field and Sixes National Teams, most recently leading Lacrosse Canada to a Gold medal in the Super Sixes in October 2025. She was also named to the All-Tournament Team while helping Canada to a Silver Medal in the Atlas Games.
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The WLL's inaugural regular season opens with the Boston Guard taking on the New York Charging at WLL Opening Weekend on May 15 at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, R.I.
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