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Shoup Named CU Co-Female Athlete-of-the-Year
June 15, 2026 | Lacrosse
BOULDER – Following the conclusion of the 2026 season, senior attacker Maddie Shoup was named the CUSPYs co-Female Athlete-of-the-Year after leading Colorado to its best season in program history.
She joins soccer's Hope Leyba with the honor. Shoup, who was a third-team All-American by two different outlets and an honorable mention by another, led the Buffs' offense from start to finish. She led the team with both goals (47) and assists (24). Her 24 assists rank sixth all-time, and her 71 points are seventh in a single season in CU history. After a career-high eight points in the Buffs' double overtime loss to Northwestern, Shoup moved up to tenth all-time with 142 points.Â
After an eight-goal performance in the conference tournament, she was named the Big 12 Tournament Most Outstanding Player.
She, along with teammates Lily Assini and Jess Peluso, also became the first Buffs to be named to all three major All-American teams since USA Lacrosse Magazine was recognized in 2023.
Along with her individual accolades, she led the Buffs to their highest final ranking in program history, finishing the season ranked No. 5 in the country.Â
Shoup is the first lacrosse player to win Female Athlete of the Year at Colorado.
For more information on Colorado Lacrosse, please visit cubuffs.com/wlax. Fans of the Buffs can follow @cubuffswlax on Instagram, X, and Facebook.
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She joins soccer's Hope Leyba with the honor. Shoup, who was a third-team All-American by two different outlets and an honorable mention by another, led the Buffs' offense from start to finish. She led the team with both goals (47) and assists (24). Her 24 assists rank sixth all-time, and her 71 points are seventh in a single season in CU history. After a career-high eight points in the Buffs' double overtime loss to Northwestern, Shoup moved up to tenth all-time with 142 points.Â
After an eight-goal performance in the conference tournament, she was named the Big 12 Tournament Most Outstanding Player.
She, along with teammates Lily Assini and Jess Peluso, also became the first Buffs to be named to all three major All-American teams since USA Lacrosse Magazine was recognized in 2023.
Along with her individual accolades, she led the Buffs to their highest final ranking in program history, finishing the season ranked No. 5 in the country.Â
Shoup is the first lacrosse player to win Female Athlete of the Year at Colorado.
For more information on Colorado Lacrosse, please visit cubuffs.com/wlax. Fans of the Buffs can follow @cubuffswlax on Instagram, X, and Facebook.
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