Bella Tan

Collegiate Career

Spent two seasons at San Diego State
2025 Big 12 All Newcomer Team; had 46 goals, five assists and 51 points, with 18 ground balls and six caused turnovers

Prior to Ohio State
At San Diego State (2025)

Big 12 All Newcomer Team
Led Aztecs with 46 goals, added five assists, with 18 ground balls and six caused turnovers; fifth in the Big 12 in goals per game (2.88)
Scored six goals at Winthrop
Earned Big 12 Freshman of the Week honors Feb. 11
2024 Scholar Athlete Award

At Notre Dame Prep

Played for Hero's Green club program
Two-time letterwinner at Notre Dame Prep; program ws ranked in the Top 25 nationally from 2020-23
Part of the American Select 2020 team
Selected for the Gait Lacrosse All Star Team in 2021 and for the Apex Lacrosse Top Player Showcase in 2022
Also competed in cross country and track

Personal

Parents are Jay and Jennifer
Sister Lexi played lacrosse at San Diego State (2019-22), brother Jack attends Alabama and brother Michael is a freshman on the Ohio State men's lacrosse team
Communications major and wants to work in the financial services industry or technology sales
Loves to hang out with friends and family, listen to music, travel, go on hikes/walks, shop and read
On why she chose Ohio State: "It represents everything that’s important to me: family, tradition and community. From the moment I stepped on campus, it felt like home. The pride, support and strong culture reminded me of how I grew up and what I value most. I knew it was the kind of place where I could thrive, both as a player and a person!"
On how she got into lacrosse: "I’m from Baltimore, Maryland, where lacrosse is part of the culture - and in my family, it’s a tradition. Everyone played, so I grew up with a stick in my hand and a love for the game from day one. Lacrosse has shaped who I am, both on and off the field, and it’s introduced me to some of my favorite people along the way. It’s always been more than a sport to me!"