Cheyenne Benson has been named the head women's lacrosse coach at Misericordia University, Chuck Edkins, Executive Director of Athletics & Recreation, has announced.
 
Benson spent the last year as an assistant coach at Messiah University after eight seasons as the head coach at Elizabethtown High School and the Lanco Elite Lacrosse Club. 
 
"I am pleased to welcome Cheyenne Benson to the Misericordia University women's lacrosse program and campus community," said Edkins. "Her experience, knowledge and passion for the game will be a tremendous benefit to our student-athletes."
 
At Messiah, Benson helped the Falcons to a runner-up finish in the MAC Commonwealth in 2026 and a first-round victory in the NCAA Tournament.  She participated in all aspects of program operation, including recruiting, player development, practice planning and game preparation.
 
During her tenure at Elizabethtown, she guided the Bears through a program rebuild that included the first section championship and first playoff victories in program history.  In addition, Benson helped develop a two-time USA Lacrosse All-American and was named the 2025 USA Lacrosse Central Pennsylvania Coach of the Year.
She takes over a Misericordia program that finished 9-8 overall and qualified for the MAC Freedom championships.

"I am excited for the opportunity to lead the Misericordia women's lacrosse program as it continues to strive to compete at a high level in the MAC Freedom," said Benson.  "I'm looking forward to building strong relationships with our student-athletes, continue raising the standard of the program and pursuing championships together while creating an environment our players are proud to be a part of."