Sea Gulls Spotlight: Women’s Lacrosse Player’s Journey from Distant Home

SALISBURY, Md. – Salisbury University continues its “Nest to Nest” feature series, which highlights student-athletes who made the longest journeys to compete for the Sea Gulls. The recurring segment focuses on the remarkable distances traveled and compelling personal stories behind each athlete’s decision to attend the university.

This installment features Mackenzie Demaio from the women’s lacrosse program, whose path to Salisbury began in what the university describes as one of the most picturesque locations across the continental United States.

The “Nest to Nest” series showcases how student-athletes from across the country find their way to Salisbury University, bringing diverse backgrounds and experiences to Sea Gulls athletics. Each profile examines both the geographic journey and personal motivations that led these players to choose Salisbury as their collegiate home.