Abby Thorne

Height:
5-6
Class:
Senior
High School:
Sacred Heart College
Hometown:
Adelaide, South Australia

2024: Appeared in 18 games as a senior, starting all 18 … racked up a season high of five ground balls against Clemson (4/18/24) … caused three turnovers against Notre Dame (3/30/24) ... caused turnovers in eight games and collected multiple ground balls in five games.

2023: Appeared in 17 games as a junior, starting all 17 … racked up 23 ground balls and 16 caused turnovers … added a ground control against Louisville (3/05/23) … caused multiple turnovers in four games and collected multiple ground balls in eight games.

2022: Appeared in 18 games as a sophomore, starting all 18 ... racked up 28 ground balls and 16 caused turnovers, good enough for third on the team in each category ... added four draw controls ... caused multiple turnovers in four games and collected multiple ground balls in nine.

CLUB/NATIONAL TEAM: Was a member of the U18 and U19 Australian national teams … competed at the 2019 Women’s Lacrosse U19 World Championships in Peterborough, Canada – Australia earned bronze, while Thorne netted a goal in its game against Team USA … member of the Brighton Lacrosse Club … assisted the team to a U18 state and state league title … named MVP of the U18 club team, state league club team, South Australian team and Nationals … named to the National U18 All-Star team … involved in other sports like surf life saving, netball, and Australian Rules Football.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Darren and Elizabeth Thorne ... has an older sister, Emma ... goals include representing Australia on the Senior Women’s Lacrosse Team and becoming a sports psychologist ... hobbies include drawing and surfing ... favorite athlete is Marie McCool ... also enjoys surf life saving, a combination of beach events such as ironman, long boat rescue, surf ski, board events, sprints, relays and flags.