Colorado University Athletics
2026 Lacrosse Roster
vs
Arizona State
Apr 25 (Sat)
Noon
Jersey Number 11
Averi Gardner
- Position:
- Defender
- Height:
- 5-8
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Evergreen, Colo.
- High School:
- Evergreen H.S.
- Major:
- Integrative Physiology
2026 (JUNIOR):
- Averi Gardner is a junior midfielder for the Buffs
- Started in 12 of the 16 games played for the Buffs
- Reached a career-high six draw controls against Cincinnati (4/26/2025)
- Reached a career-high three caused turnovers against Dartmouth (3/23/2025)
- Tallied 44 draw controls, 18 ground balls, 13 caused turnovers and two points
2024 (FRESHMAN):
- Played in 12 out of 19 games in the 2024 season
- Had her career-high in goals with four against SDSU (3/30/2024)
- Totaled 1 shots, eight goals, one assist, eight ground balls, five caused turnovers and five draw controls on the season
- Had one free-position goal at California (3/23/2024)
HIGH SCHOOL:
- Graduated as Evergreen High School’s All-Time leader in goals and assists
- 2x USA lacrosse all American
- 2023 4A player of the year
- 3x First Team All-State
- 2x Jeffco Player of the Year
- 3x First Team All-Conference
PERSONAL:
- After college Averi wants to travel the world and get a job in the medical world
- Favorite hobbies include being outside, hiking, hammocking, camping and skiing
- Volunteers with the National Charity League
- Daughter of Jim and Jeri
- Her mom played soccer at Sewanee University, and her aunt played soccer at Vanderbilt
Colorado Lacrosse Beats Bearcats, 10-5
Sunday, April 12
15 Colorado vs. Jacksonville, 10-9, Highlights | 4.6.26
Tuesday, April 07
WLax: 14 Colorado vs. San Diego State, 16-5, Highlights | 3.28.26
Sunday, March 29
WLAX: Postgame Press Conference vs. UConn - Mar. 18, 2026
Thursday, March 19