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\"Megan<\/div>

Future Focused<\/h1>
Megan Hart is making the most of the opportunities she\u2019s getting on and off the field.<\/div>
By Pete Croatto
Photo by Anthony Deprimo<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header>\n\n\n\n

Megan Hart, a junior defender on the women’s lacrosse team, loves that she has been given the green light this season to do more. She knows this is her time to shine, but also that she must earn that right every game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no need to remind Hart that mindset applies equally to the moments she is without a lacrosse stick in her hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am a very competitive person,\u201d says Hart, who was coming off a two-hour practice and a session in the weight room. Two more classes loomed, and her day wouldn\u2019t end until 10:30 p.m., nearly 15 hours after it began. \u201cI want to be the best on the field, but I\u2019m also trying to be the best in the classroom as well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She is well on her way. A 2018 MAAC All-Academic Team selection, Hart led the Hawks with 52 ball controls and tied for second with 19 caused turnovers last year. Both were huge increases over a successful freshman year. She entered this season eager to become a larger part of the offense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think that this year I have the potential of being a threat,\u201d says Hart. \u201cI take the draw. I play defense. I\u2019m good with transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n