Despite having their seasons cut short, the Hamline athletic department would like to recognize and honor the 2020 senior spring class of student-athletes. These 37 individuals have made a lasting impact on their program and the Hamline campus as a whole. Every day for the next few weeks, please check back to this page as a new senior will be added each day.
 
To see previous senior spotlight posts, click here.
 
Please note that some senior student-athletes may still be considering coming back to compete in the spring of 2021. If you would like to read about the MIAC eligibility announcement that was made in March, click here.
 
Maya Hernandez   |   Lacrosse   |   Business Analytics Major
Maya Hernandez has been a three-year member of the Hamline lacrosse team. She has been a part of two MWLC Championships, as well as two trips to the NCAA Tournament. In 2019, she contributed to the program's first-ever win in the NCAA Tournament and scored three goals in the second-round game against Illinois Wesleyan. Hernandez has played in 44 career games for HU, recording 69 goals and 12 assists in her three years. In 2019 she had 43 total goals on the season and this year Hernandez had the second-most points on the team with nine through the first three games. On campus, she is also involved with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
 
What were you most looking forward to for this spring season?
I was looking forward to working to win another conference championship with my teammates, fun bus rides, and all of the team bonding.  
 
What is one of your favorite memories of your time at Hamline?
Every year we have a lacrosse Olympics where we dress up as different countries and play games for points and have an awards ceremony at the end. It's always super fun to dress up and compete!
 
Who is someone that has had a positive impact on you during your time as a student-athlete?
Coach K has made such an impact on my whole time at Hamline. From taking me in when I transferred to being there for us when the season ended, she is always there to support us.
 
What is your advice for your younger teammates?
Enjoy every minute! Four years go by fast and the friends you make in athletics will be with you through thick and thin.
 
What are you most proud of about your career as a student-athlete?
I am most proud of helping build collegiate lacrosse in Minnesota through teaching younger athletes and setting an example of the accomplishments a team can achieve in a short amount of time.