TOWSON, Md. - The Landmark Conference selects 23 senior scholar-athletes annually, recognizing student-athletes in each sport, and considering both academic and athletic achievements.
Senior Scholar-Athlete History
These honorees must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.20 and are chosen by a committee comprising Landmark Conference officers, athletics directors, senior woman administrators, faculty athletic representatives, athletic communications personnel, and diversity, ethnicity, and inclusion designees.
Rachel Rubenstein of Catholic University has been honored as the Landmark Conference Women's Lacrosse Senior Scholar-Athlete. She is the ninth overall and fourth consecutive Cardinal to receive this distinction.
Rubenstein was a standout defensive player, earning Defensive Player of the Year in both 2023 and 2024. She was a three-time All-Conference First Team selection (2022, 2023, 2024) and a five-time conference Defensive Athlete of the Week. She also made the IWLCA All-Chesapeake All-Region First Team for three consecutive years.
Her exceptional play helped lead the Cardinals to a league title in 2022 and NCAA Tournament appearances in 2022 and 2024. In 2023, she received US Lacrosse Magazine All-America honors as an Honorable Mention.
One of Rubenstein's major highlights came on April 23, 2024, when she was named the IWLCA National Defensive Athlete of the Week.
Rubenstein leaves Catholic University holding the program's record for most caused turnovers in a single season with 52. She ranks second all-time in career caused turnovers (129) and fifth in groundballs (188).
Academically, Rubenstein excelled as well. She was an IWLCA Honor Roll recipient, a three-time Landmark Academic Honor Roll honoree, and regularly made the University's Dean's List. She graduated with a 3.70 GPA as a biology major.
Beyond her academic and athletic achievements, Rubenstein was actively involved in community service, participating in Catholic University's MLK Day of Service and Mother Teresa Day of Service.