Kiera Armitage brings extensive collegiate and competitive lacrosse experience to Southwestern Women’s Lacrosse, with a specialized focus on the draw. A former Division I midfielder at Xavier University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Kiera has built her career around competing in one of the most important areas of the game.
During her time at Xavier, Kiera became one of the program’s most accomplished draw specialists, finishing her career with 66 draw controls and setting the program’s single-season record with 44 draw controls in 2023. She also earned Big East Freshman of the Week honors in 2023. She continued her collegiate career at Charlotte, where she recorded 39 draw controls during the 2025 season.
Before college, Kiera was a two-time U.S. Lacrosse All-American and three-time All-State selection at Oceanside Collegiate Academy in South Carolina. She finished her high school career with 208 draw controls, 173 goals, 215 points and 168 ground balls.
At Southwestern, Kiera works closely with the Pirates’ draw specialists, bringing her experience and knowledge of the position to help players develop their technique, confidence and competitiveness.
