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2010 Post Season
Honors
selected by
womenslacrosse.com
May 28
Division
I -
Goalie of
the Year - Logan Ripley, North
Carolina
Ripley anchored one of the stingiest defenses in the nation this
season, helping the Tar Heels to a No. 1 ranking during the season and
a berth in the NCAA semifinals. She ranked in the top-three nationally
in save percentage while facing one of the top-three toughest
schedules.
Defender of
the Year - Nikki Branchini, Albany
Branchini helped
the Great Danes to the America East regular season crown and a spot in
the polls in 2010, helping UAlbany rank in the top-10 in scoring
defense nationally. She ranked in the top-10 nationally in caused
turnovers, ground balls, and draw controls.
Midfielder of
the Year - Caitlyn McFadden,
Maryland
The two-time ACC
Player of the Year had the Terps atop the polls in 2010, a spot in the
NCAA final, and another ACC championship. McFadden helped the Terrapins
rank first in scoring defense and third in scoring margin while leading
her team in caused turnovers and ranking second in draw controls.
Attacker of
the Year - Katrina Dowd,
Northwestern
The ALC Player of
the Year led her Wildcats to a sixth consecutive berth in NCAA
championship game, setting the career record for goals scored in the
tournament in the process. She led the nation in points per game and
ranked nationally in caused turnovers and draw controls.
Rookie of
the Year - Ashley Bruns, Florida
Bruns helped the Gators burst onto
the lacrosse season in 2010, putting them in the top-20 by the end of
their inaugural season while ranking in the top-15 nationally in points
per game. The ALC Rookie of the Year, Bruns led all rookies nationally
in scoring.
Unsung Hero of the
Year - Eileen Finn, Syracuse
Finn helped steady the
Syracuse defense after losing defender after defender to injury. She
had a breakout year, helping the Orange rank in the top-10 nationally
in scoring defense while marking a career high in caused turnovers and
ground balls.
Coach of the
Year - Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe,
James Madison
The Dukes moved
quickly into the top-10 nationally, winning the CAA regular season
crown and the tournament championship. After a 5-11 record in 2009,
James Madison put together a 17-3 record that included a berth in the
NCAA quarterfinals while ranking third in scoring defense and sixth in
scoring margin.
First
Team
All-Americans
Nikki Branchini, Albany
Ally Carey, Vanderbilt
Kristen Carr, North Carolina
Ali DeLuca, Penn
Christina Dove, Syracuse
Katrina Dowd, Northwestern
Sarah Downing, Vanderbilt
Hillary Fratzke, Towson
Sarah Jonson, William & Mary
Brittany Kalkstein, Virginia
Shannie MacKenzie, Dartmouth
Caitlyn McFadden, Maryland
Logan Ripley, North Carolina
Jenn Russell, North Carolina
Danielle Spencer, Northwestern
Karissa Taylor, Maryland
Second Team
All-Americans
Shaylyn Blaney, Notre Dame
Lindsey deButts, Princeton
Kaitlin Duff, Virginia
Lauren Dykstra, Lehigh
Molly Ford, Georgetown
Corrine Gandolfi, Hofstra
Grace Gavin, Loyola
Lindsey Gilbride, Duke
Kim Griffin, James Madison
Liz Hogan, Syracuse
Karri Ellen Johnson, Maryland
Erin Rawlick, Navy
Lauren Schmidt, Stanford
Shannon Smith, Northwestern
Emma Spiro, Penn
Taylor Thornton, Northwestern
Third
Team
All-Americans
Sarah Bullard, Duke
Cally Chakrian, James Madison
Lauren Costello, Boston College
McKinley Curro, Boston University
Mary Flowers, Richmond
Ali Flury, Denver
Grace Golden, William & Mary
Carissa Hauser, Sacred Heart
Mia Hurrin, North Carolina
Ashby Kaestner, Georgetown
Kiersten King, Navy
Jackie Lyons, Massachusetts
Greta Meyer, Dartmouth
Halley Quillinan, Syracuse
Jennifer Vandermeulen, Harvard
Chelsea Wagner, Sacred Heart
All-Rookie
Squad
Brooke Blue, Boston College
Ashley Bruns, Florida
Bridget Daley, Syracuse
Brittany Dashiell, Florida
Alexa Demski, Towson
Jamie Fahey, UMBC
Erin Fitzgerald, Northwestern
Lily Kalata, Rutgers
Jill Maier, Hofstra
Lauren McDermott, La Salle
Katie Schwarzmann, Maryland
Taylor Thornton, Northwestern
Michelle Tumolo, Syracuse
Jennifer Vandermeulen, Harvard
Ashley Waldron, Towson
Gabi Wiegand, Richmond
Division II -
Goalie of
the Year - Caitlin Fitzgerald,
Adelphi
Fitzgerald's work in the cage was a big reason the Panthers won the
2010 title, repeating as national champions. She ranked second in the
nation in both save percentage and goals-against average while earning
a spot on the NCAA All-Tournament team.
Defender of
the Year - Katie Zichelli, Lock
Haven
Zichelli was again a steady and powerful presence in the backfield for
the Haven, leading the nation in caused turnovers and ground balls. The
Lady Eagles ranked in the top-five nationally in scoring defense thanks
to Zichelli, who helped them repeat as PSAC champions.
Midfielder of
the Year - Kim Williams, C. W.
Post
Williams was a dominant force in the midfield for the Pioneers, helping
them reach the top ranking in the nation while earning the top seed in
the North Region in the playoffs. The ECC Player of the Year, Williams
ranked in the top-15 nationally in both caused turnovers and ground
balls.
Attacker of
the Year - Claire Petersen,
Adelphi
Petersen's assault on the record books was a big part of the Panther
success in 2010. She set the all-time record for assists in a season in
the title game win over West Chester and cruised to a spot in the
top-five all-time scoring seasons in lacrosse history.
Rookie of
the Year - Demmianne Cook, Adelphi
Cook was an instant positive to the Adelphi lineup in 2010, helping
them win the national championship with an impressive rookie season.
Her speed and tenacity made her a big part of the transition and in
scoring goals.
Unsung Hero of the
Year - Colleen Strachan, Merrimack
Strachan was a key part of the rise of the Warriers in 2010, starting
all 15 games and ranking among the team leaders in scoring, draw
controls, and caused turnovers.
Coach of the
Year - Corinne Baker, Merrimack
Baker
guided the Warriors to a top-10 season, posting a 12-3 record in 2010,
including a 9-2 record in the NE-10, after posting an 8-8 record in
2009. Merrimack ranked in the top-five in offense and seventh nationlly
in scoring margin while ranking second in caused turnovers.
First Team All-Americans
Mia Basile,Merrimack
Katy Crouse, West Chester
Caitlin Fitzpatrick, Adelphi
Katie Ilott, Limestone
Kristen Jones, Adelphi
Ally Kiern, Mercyhurst
Jackie Ladino, Stonehill
Kim Masterton, Mercyhurst
Taryn Millerd, Gannon
Ashley Olen, C. W. Post
Staci Passafiume, C. W. Post
Claire Petersen, Adelphi
Leigh Titus, Lock Haven
Kim Williams, C. W. Post
Maggie Yackel, Mercyhurst
Katie Zichelli, Lock Haven
Second Team All-Americans
Renee Albro, Limestone
Demmianne Cook, Adelphi
Jackie Craig, Stonehill
Cassandra Cronin, Dowling
Sherry Darrell, Southern New Hampshire
Erica Devito, Adelphi
Chelsea Donaldson, C. W. Post
Elizabeth, Adelphi
Sarah Galligan, Stonehill
Claire Grimwood, West Chester
Erin Growney, Limestone
Kayleigh Johnson, Lock Haven
Gayle Kuntzmann, Shippensburg
Rebecca Moore, Stonehill
Kristie Sosnowski, Molloy
Lauren Tatios, West Chester
All-Rookie Squad
Sarah Boucher, Queens (NY)
Demmianne Cook, Adelphi
Bridget Dullea, Converse
Jess Fugate, Gannon
Cori Geiger, Bentley
Jennifer Kelly, East Stroudsburg
Lindsey Kennedy, Shippensburg
Skylar Marcoux, Limestone
Samantha Mazzie, Bloomsburg
Stephanie McNesby, Holy Family
Rebecca Moore, Stonehil
Erin Pagliarulo, Rollins
Jennifer Pino, Merrimack
Abigail Ross, C. W. Post
Bridget Szawlowski, American
International
Chelsea Treat, Limestone
Division
III -
Goalie of
the Year - Cat Ruggiero, Union
Ruggiero ranked second in the nation in save
percentage and fifth in goals-against average, despite facing the
fifth-toughest schedule in the nation. She came up huge in big games,
posting double-digit save totals in six games against ranked opponents.
Defender of
the Year - Sarah McKinley, Salisbury
McKinley anchored the Sea Gulls to the NCAA title,
helping Salisbury shut down some of the toughest scoring threats in the
nation. The Sea Gulls ranked in the top-10 nationally in scoring
defense while facing 15 top-20 teams during the course of the
season.
Midfielder of
the Year - Sarah Bray, Hamilton
Bray helped the Continentals to an undefeated regular
season and a berth in the NCAA title game, leading the team in scoring,
ground balls and caused turnovers. The Continentals led the nation in
scoring defense, allowing less than six goals a game, while ranking in
the top-25 in scoring.
Attacker of
the Year - Alison Jaeger, TCNJ
Jaeger was one of the top threats in the nation in
2010, ranking in the top-25 nationally in points per game and draw
controls per game. She averaged almost six points a game, including
over three points a game while facing six top-10 teams.
Rookie of
the Year - Maria DiFato, Cortland
DiFato was an instant impact player for the Red
Dragons in 2010, starting every game and leading the team in caused
turnovers and ground balls while ranking fourth in scoring. She ranked
second in the nation in caused turnovers and led Cortland to the SUNYAC
title and a berth in the NCAA second round.
Unsung Hero of the
Year - Allie Wheatley, Salisbury
Wheatley was a key part of the Sea Gulls' run to the
title in 2010, ranking fourth on the team in goals and second in draw
controls. She ranked second among the top-10 scorers at SU in shooting
percentage and third in ground balls and fourth in caused turnovers.
Coach of the
Year - Linda Michele, Brockport
The first-year coach at Brockport helped the Golden
Eagles to their first NCAA berth and a top-20 ranking, engineering a
huge turnaround from the 2009 campaign. Michele, in her first year as a
collegiate head coach, had Brockport in the top-15 in scoring defense
and the top-12 in scoring margin.
First
Team
All-Americans
Sarah Bray, Hamilton
Liz Bruno, Trinity
Anna Collins, Babson
Kim Cudmore, Salisbury
Blake Hargest, Franklin & Marshall
Alison Jaeger, TCNJ
Kristin Joyce, Union
Alyssa Kopp, Tufts
Becky Lutz, Gettysburg
Sarah McKinley, Salisbury
Kathleen Notos, TCNJ
Alyssa Pigott, Stevens
Lauren Sokol, Hamilton
Liz Rave, Hamilton
Cat Ruggiero, Union
Hollis Stahl, Gettysburg
Second Team All-Americans
Lindsay Abbott,
Cortland
Amy Campbell, Colby
Annie Cook, Trinity
Jessica Crane, Gettysburg
Paulette Cutruzzulla, Franklin &
Marshall
Maria DiFato, Cortland
Caroline Duke, Colby
Nina Emala, Gettysburg
Dana Heritage, Middlebury
Meredith LaRose, Amherst
Beth Rhodey, Salisbury
Rachel Romanowsky, Trinity
Lidia Sanza, Franklin & Marshall
Christine Smith, Stevens
Katie Stewart, Bowdoin
Third Team All-Americans
Brittany Baer, McDaniel
Katie Caprinolo, Elizabethtown
Kate Cox, Stevens
Jenna Dannis, Bates
Sarah Dick, Claremont Mudd Scripps
Jess Fritz, Cortland
Cayla Grodotzke, Washington &
Jefferson
Melissa Hill, Brockport
Catherine Kennedy, Mary Washington
Shannon Manning, Bridgewater State
Liz Moran, Union
Alexis Morris, Elizabethtown
Lindsey Parent, FDU
Steph Perez, Tufts
Kaitlyn Pettengill, Babson
Julia Schreiber, Williams
Mary Swarthout, Catholic
All-Rookie Squad
Kailee Beal, Montclair
Maria DiFato, Cortland
Rachel Friedman, Hamilton
Linnea Fulton, Bates
Carolyn Gorajek, Bowdoin
Meghan Leonhard, Trinity
Julia McLellan, Washington &
Jefferson
Alexis Morris, Elizabethtown
Carolyn Mukai, Whittier
Lauriann Parker, St. Mary's
Kate Pistel, Colby
Jamie Spang, Babson
Shelby Vakiener, RIT
Spencer Waybright, Stevens
Kim Wayson, York
Sam Weinstein, Williams
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PLAYERS OF THE
WEEK
May 10, 2010
DIVISION I
-
Defensive Player of the
Week: Rachel Klein, Boston University
Klein led the Terriers back to the America East title and the berth in
the NCAA tournament, making 20 saves while allowing only 16 goals. Her
performance in the first half of the title game kept the Terriers
close, setting the stage for the win.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Mary
Kate Lomady, James Madison
Lomady was a part of six goals this weekend as the Duke reclaimed the
CAA title with a pair of victories. She added a couple ground balls and
a caused turnover as JMU returned to the NCAA tournament.
Rookie of
the
Week: Jennifer
VanderMeulen, Harvard
VanderMeulen closed the door on her inaugural season with a five-goal,
two-caused turnover performance in the upset of Boston College. The Ivy
League Rookie of the Year made a statement in her final game of the
season.
Honor Roll:
Emily Coady, UMBC
Kitty Cullen, Florida
Katrina Dowd, Northwestern
Sarah Flynn, Stanford
Molly Ford, Georgetown
Katrina Nietsch, Navy
DIVISION II -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Rebecca
Moore, Stonehill
Moore
helped the Skyhawks advance to the conference final and take the game
into overtime, making key saves in regulation to send the game to the
extra session. On the weekend, she had 38 saves while allowing only 22
goals.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Claire
Petersen, Adelphi
Petersen exploded for 19 points in the
Panthers' two games this weekend, powering Adelphi to the conference
title. In the championships game against Stonehill, she assisted on
seven goals while scoring twice herself.
Rookie of
the
Week: Rebecca
Moore, Stonehill
Moore
helped the Skyhawks advance to the conference final and take the game
into overtime, making key saves in regulation to send the game to the
extra session. On the weekend, she had 38 saves while allowing only 22
goals.
Honor Roll:
Brianne Jackolski, C. W. Post
Kristie Sosnowski, Molloy
DIVISION III -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Julia
Schreiber, Williams
Schreiber made 26 saves while allowing only 14 goals in the semifinals
and finals of the NESCAC tournament, giving the Ephs the title and the
berth in the NCAA tournament. She shut out the reigning champion Colby
White Mules in the final half of the title game, making 12 saves in
that period.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Jessica
Knight, Southern Maine
Knight
went on a tear this week, notching 18 goals in a three-game span
to help the Huskies upset three teams en route to the LEC title and the
berth in the NCAA tournament. In the title game against Eastern
Connecticut, Knight not only scored seven goals but also snared five
draw controls and added two caused turnovers.
Rookie of
the
Week: Rachel
Friedman, Hamilton
Friedman helped the top-ranked
Continentals to the Liberty League title, beating Union in the title
game. The rookie tallied eight goals, one assist, six ground balls and
four draw controls in the two victories on the week.
Honor Roll:
Katie Caprinolo, Elizabethtown
Maria DiFato, Cortland
Valerie Feldman, Endicott
Shannon Manning, Bridgewater State
Erin Nollen, Cabrini
Leah Wasserman, Stevens
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Division I
Poll
as compiled by
womenslacrosse.com staff
May 10, 2010
1. Northwestern
2. Maryland
3. North Carolina
4. Virginia
5. Duke
6. Penn
7. James Madison
8. Vanderbilt
9. Georgetown
10. Syracuse
11. Towson
12. Loyola
13. Stanford
14. Hofstra
15. Notre Dame
16. Dartmouth
17. Denver
18. Penn State
19. Albany
20. Florida
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PLAYERS OF THE
WEEK
May 3, 2010
DIVISION I
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Defensive Player of the
Week: Caitlin Formby, Georgetown
Formby backstopped the Hoyas to a pair of wins over ranked teams that
gave Georgetown the top seed in the Big East tournament. She had 14
saves in the win on the road at Syracuse that came just days after an
overtime win over Loyola in which the senior made a save in the
overtime period. She added two caused turnovers and three ground balls
in the two games.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Erin
Rawlick, Navy
Rawlick led the Mids to the Patriot League title and the accompanying
berth in an NCAA Play-in game with her MVP performance. She led Navy in
the second-half comeback of the title game, notching four points in the
second half, including an assist on the game-winning goal. The senior
captain had 11 points on the weekend and added 13 draw controls in the
two games.
Rookie of
the
Week: Taylor Thornton,
Northwestern
Thornton helped the Wildcats pick up a pair of wins on the weekend,
including a come-from-behind victory over Virginia in which she caused
three turnovers and had four ground balls. She also had two draw
controls, including the opening one in overtime that set the stage for
the game-winning goal. Thornton also helped Northwestern hold Florida
scoreless in the opening half as the 'Cats went on to victory.
Honor Roll:
Kesley Dean, Longwood
Christine Grueniger, Albany
Brooke Lipinski, Johns Hopkins
Leigh Lucas, Stanford
Emma Spiro, Penn
Erin Wilson, Marist
DIVISION II -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Kira
Nuttall, Lock Haven
Nuttall led the Lady Eagles to their second consecutive PSAC title with
a 12-save performance in the title game. The senior had 19 saves and
allowed only 10 goals on the weekend while adding two ground balls.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Michelle
Fucich, C. W. Post
Fucich had an eight-point day in the
victory over arch-rival Adelphi, a game that knocked the Panthers from
the ranks of the unbeaten and moved the Pioneers up to the the top spot
in the polls. Her three goals and five assists came as part of the
Pioneers' final 14 goals as Fucich tied the game at the end of the
first half and then added seven points in the second half.
Rookie of
the
Week: Cori Geiger,
Bentley
Geiger continued with her
impressive streak as she helped the Falcons secure a home bid in the
NE-10 quarterfinals with her performance. She scored four goals and
added an assist in the win over Southern New Hampshire; the rookie also
controlled four draws and had five ground balls.
Honor Roll:
Tia Karon, St. Anselm
Christine Lattieri, Georgian Court
Taryn Millerd, Gannon
Jamie-Lee Whiteway, Merrimack
DIVISION III -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Lidia Sanza,
Franklin & Marshall
Sanza helped the Diplomats to the Centennial title, notching a shut out
in the semifinall game before taking down top-seeded Gettysburg in the
final in overtime. In the semi against Ursinus, the senior keeper made
four saves and picked up two ground balls as she kept the Bears off the
scoreboard. In the final, Sanza made two saves in overtime to preserve
the win.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Melissa
Hill, Brockport
Hill
led the Golden Eagles to a pair of victories and the SUNYAC semifinals
with her performance on the week. She scored nine goals and added an
assist in the two games, and contributed eight ground balls, eight
caused turnovers, and five draw controls.
Rookie of
the
Week: Maria
DiFato, Cortland
DiFato repeated her honor as she led
the Red Dragons to an upset of the Lions, scoring twice while
controlling four draws and snaring two ground balls. She caused five
turnovers on the day to help Cortland to victory.
Honor Roll:
Linda Bohn, FDU-Florham
Brianna Davies, Plymouth State
Anne Graveley, Hamilton
Claire Halliday, Roger Williams
Allie Horowitz, Amherst
Shannon Manning, Bridgewater State
Alyssa Pigott, Stevens
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Division I
Poll
as compiled by
womenslacrosse.com staff
May 3, 2010
1. Northwestern
2. Maryland
3. North Carolina
4. Virginia
5. Duke
6. Penn
7. James Madison
8. Vanderbilt
9. Towson
10. Georgetown
11. Syracuse
12. Loyola
13. Stanford
14. Hofstra
15. Notre Dame
16. Dartmouth
17. Albany
18. Denver
19. Boston College
20. Johns Hopkins
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PLAYERS OF THE
WEEK
April 26, 2010
DIVISION I
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Defensive Player of the
Week: Brittany Dipper, Maryland
Dipper led the Terps back to the ACC winners' circle with an 18-save
performance over the weekend that included a career-high 12 saves
against UNC in the title game. Dipper and the rest of the Terps held
the Heels to a season-low five goals on Sunday.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Danielle
Spencer, Northwestern
Spencer showed off her talents with an eight-goal, one-assist
performance against Vanderbilt that was complemented with six draw
controls.
Rookie of
the
Week: Cosette Larash,
Johns Hopkins
Larash led the Blue Jays to the upset of Penn State, notching 11 saves
while allowing only seven goals. She added 10 ground balls and a caused
turnover, as well as a rare draw control as a goalkeeper.
Honor Roll:
Liz Hogan, Syracuse
Ashley Kimener, James Madison
Jackie Lyons, Massachusetts
Brett Poissant, Albany
Mary Teeters, Towson
Chelsea Wagner, Sacred Heart
DIVISION II -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Chrissy
Grogg, Limestone
The MVP of the Conference Carolinas tournament, Grogg led the Saints in
the final game with four caused turnovers and five ground balls. She
helped the defense allow only 39 total shots in two games as Limestone
defeated Pfeiffer and Belmont Abbey.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Ally Keirn,
Mercyhurst
Keirn helped the Lakers to a pair of key
PSAC wins, including one over No. 2 Lock Haven in which she had three
goals and two assists. She added four goals and two assists in the win
over IUP, giving her a 7+4 week as Hurst went 2-0.
Rookie of
the
Week: Cori Geiger,
Bentley
Geiger repeated as Rookie of the Week
with a seven-goal, two-assist week that powered the Falcons to a pair
of wins.
Honor Roll:
Claire Grimwood, West Chester
Molly O'Hara, East Stroudsburg
Ashley Olen, C. W. Post
Lori Solitto, Molloy
DIVISION III -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Jessica
Crane, Gettysburg
Crane was a key part of the two wins for the Bullets, including an 8-7
victory over Franklin & Marshall that clinched the Centennial
Conference regular season title. She had six caused turnovers and six
ground balls on the week as Gettysburg allowed only 32 shots between
the two games, including only 13 to F&M. At the other end of the
field, Crane added four goals and three assists.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Allison
Jaeger, TCNJ
Jaeger
had an 11-goal week, including a hat trick against Franklin &
Marshall and an eight-goal outburst against conference rival Montclair
State. She added eight draw controls, notching five in the win over
F&M.
Rookie of
the
Week: Maria
DiFato, Cortland
DiFato helped the Red Dragons to a
3-0 week,including an overtime win over Union. She had a seven-goal,
five-assist week, scooping up nine ground balls, five draw controls,
and causing five turnovers.
Honor Roll:
Kacey Abbriano, Norwich
Shelby Bradford, Husson
Kendyl Clarkson, Buffalo State
Cara Cole, University of New England
Carolyn Gorajek, Bowdoin
Kalie Judd, Plymouth State
Lily Nguyen, Middlebury
Emily Nichols, Kenyon
Ann Sessler, Nazareth
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Division I
Poll
as compiled by
womenslacrosse.com staff
April 26, 2010
1. Northwestern
2. Maryland
3. North Carolina
4. Virginia
5. Duke
6. Penn
7. James Madison
8. Vanderbilt
9. Towson
10. Syracuse
11. Loyola
12. Stanford
13. Hofstra
14. Notre Dame
15. Dartmouth
16. Georgetown
17. Boston College
18. Albany
19. Denver
20. Penn State
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PLAYERS OF THE
WEEK
April 19, 2010
DIVISION I
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Defensive Player of the
Week: Kelsy Ferris, Lehigh
Ferris backstopped the Mountain Hawks to a pair of victories, including
over league-leading Navy and over Albany. She stopped 19 shots while
allowing only 17, making key saves. Lehigh did not allow Erin Rawlick,
who leads the nation in scoring, a goal. Ferris added five ground balls
and a caused turnover in the wins.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Laura
Zimmerman, North Carolina
Zimmerman was instrumental in UNC's wins over No. 1 North Carolina and
No. 5 Duke. She assisted on the game-winner in the rivalry victory over
Duke, adding a goal, a ground ball and a draw control. In the upset of
Northwestern, she had five goals and added two assists. One of her
goals put Carolina ahead for good.
Rookie of
the
Week: Lauren
McDermott, LaSalle
McDermott helped the
Explorers to the no. 2 seed in the A-10 tournament, besting city rival
Temple and 2009 champion Massachusetts. She had six goals and five draw
controls on the week, and added an assist, three ground balls, and a
caused turnover.
Honor Roll:
Ali DeLuca, Penn
Katrina Dowd, Northwestern
Kim Griffin, James Madison
Erica Mihm, Penn State
Jennifer VanderMeulen, Harvard
Natalie Wills, Vanderbilt
DIVISION II -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Katie
Zichelli, Lock Haven
Zichelli started the week by marshalling a defense that allowed 18
shots in two games. She notched nine caused turnovers and ten ground
balls combined in the victories. In the overtime victory against C. W.
Post, she caused seven turnovers and picked up five ground balls to
help the Lady Eagles to the win.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Gina Mansi,
Holy Family
The season after going 0-16, Holy Family
is in the CACC playoffs thanks to a strong week from Mansi. The
sophomore had a hat trick in each of the Tigers' games last week,
totalling 15 goals while adding three draw controls, two ground balls
and a caused turnover.
Rookie of
the
Week: Cori Geiger,
Bentley
Geiger was hot for the Falcons this week
as she helped Bentley to three wins, scoring 12 goals combined. She
added two assists and two draw controls in the win over New Haven.
Honor Roll:
Katy Crouse, West Chester
Sarah Kiernan,
Dominican
Kimberly Masterton, Mercyhurst
Staci Myrup, Notre
Dame (OH)
DIVISION III -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Kate Schmid,
Cabrini
Schmid helped the Cavaliers take control of the CSAC race with
victories over the two previously undefeated teams in the conference.
She tallied 29 saves while allowing only 17 goals, picking up seven
ground balls and three caused turnovers in the two wins.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Kristin
Joyce, Union
Joyce
started out the week with seven goals against Middlebury before adding
four more in the win over Rochester. She also controlled five draws and
picked up three ground balls in the two victories.
Rookie of
the
Week: Jamie
Kelley, Fitchburg State
Kelley
helped the Falcons to a pair of victories to keep them in the hunt for
a playoff berth. She had one five draw controls and six ground balls in
the win over Worcester State as well as a three-goal, four-assist
performance in the win over UMass-Dartmouth. She added three ground
balls and three draw controls in the win over the Corsairs.
Honor Roll:
Jamie Albert, Keene State
Brittany Baer, McDaniel
Sarah Bray, Hamilton
Marisa Hebert, WNEC
Sofia Lama, Puget Sound
Erica Little, MIT
Emily Lotkowictz, Wells
Alyssa Pigott, Stevens
Nicole Valianti, Rowan
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as compiled by
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April 19, 2010
1. North Carolina
2. Northwestern
3. Maryland
4. Virginia
5. Duke
6. Penn
7. James Madison
8. Vanderbilt
9. Dartmouth
10. Towson
11. Syracuse
12. Notre Dame
13. Loyola
14. Georgetown
15. Stanford
16. Hofstra
17. Penn State
18. Ohio State
19. Boston College
20. Denver
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PLAYERS OF THE
WEEK
April 12, 2010
DIVISION I
-
Defensive Player of the
Week: Jackie Doherty, Notre Dame
Doherty led a Notre Dame defense that went 98:33 withouth allowing a
goal that including three wins, including two over ranked teams.
Against Loyola, the Irish allowed just six shots in the second half to
come from behind to win 11-10. ND then shut out Villanova for the
program's first shutout before holding Syracuse to five goals in a 6-5
victory. In the three games, Doherty had 11 ground balls, six draw
controls and seven caused turnovers.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Katrina
Dowd, Northwestern
Dowd played a key role in both of NU's wins on the week over two top-20
teams, scoring four goals in each game. She added seven draw controls
and a ground ball as the Wildcats remained undefeated on the season.
Rookie of
the
Week: Nicole Lacey,
George Washington
Lacey
notched the game-winner against La Salle in triple overtime to keep the
Colonials in the hunt for an A-10 tournament berth. She controlled 14
draws in the two victories for GW on the weekend, adding two ground
balls and four total goals on the week.
Honor Roll:
Casey Ancarrow, James Madison
Ally Carey, Vanderbilt
Liz Falco, Hofstra
Ashley Harman, Denver
Caitlin Mikel, Siena
Courtney Miller, Colgate
Logan Ripley, North Carolina
DIVISION II -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Caitlin
Fitzpatrick, Adelphi
Fitzpatrick did not allow a goal in 90 minutes of play, shutting out
St. Michael's and keeping Southern Connecticut off the scoreboard in a
pair of victories.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Claire
Grimwood, West Chester
Grimwood helped the Golden Rams to three
victories, including two top-10 triumphs that saw her score four goals
and add two assists, collect seven ground balls and control six draws.
In the come-from-behind win over Gannon, she notched a goal with nine
seconds left in regulation to send it to overtime before scoring the
game winner in sudden victory.
Rookie of
the
Week: Emily Cilla,
Lock Haven
Cilla helped the Lady Eagles to a 2-0
week, including a come-from-behind victory over Gannon in which she
scored two goals, added three assists, and picked up three ground balls
and three draw controls. In the win over Kutztown, she
added three draw controls.
Honor Roll:
Mia Basile, Merrimack
Sherry Darrell, Southern New Hampshire
Carley Glass, Chestnut Hill
Laurie Jordan, Belmont Abbey
Christine Latteri, Georgian Court
Rebecca Moore, Stonehill
DIVISION III -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Steph Perez,
Tufts
Perez helped key the Jumbos to two ranked wins on the week, starting
with an upset of Babson in which she caused four turnovers and scooped
up seven ground balls. In the upset of Trinity, Perez caused another
turnover and picked up two ground balls while scoring twice.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Alison
Jaeger, TCNJ
Jaeger
scored five goals and added two assists while collecting four draw
controls in the upset of Salisbury that catapulted the Lions to the No.
1 ranking in the nation. With the Lions down three, Jaeger scored twice
and added both assists in the midst of an 8-0 run over 26 minutes to
secure the victory. Earlier in the week she added four goals and two
assists along with seven draw controls in the win over Rutgers-Camden.
Rookie of
the
Week: Tracy Rivas,
Ithaca
Rivas
helped the Bombers to a perfect 3-0 week, including an upset of Stevens
in which she scored five goals. The rookie added a hat trick in the
wins over Utica and Hartwick, while collecting a total of three ground
balls, two draw controls, and two caused turnovers.
Honor Roll:
Michelle Cook, Nazareth
Rachel Dionne, Westfield State
Katelyn Driscoll, Connecticut College
Christy Foster, Cazenovia
Dana Heritage, Middlebury
Lindsey Parent, FDU-Florham
Lauriann Parker, St. Mary's
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as compiled by
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April 12, 2010
1. Northwestern
2. Maryland
3. North Carolina
4. Virginia
5. Duke
6. Penn
7. James Madison
8. Vanderbilt
9. Dartmouth
10. Towson
11. Syracuse
12. Georgetown
13. Notre Dame
14. Stanford
15. Hofstra
16. Penn State
17. Loyola
18. William & Mary
19. Ohio State
20. Boston University
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PLAYERS OF THE
WEEK
April 5, 2010
DIVISION I
-
Defensive Player of the
Week: Chelsea Wagner, Sacred Heart
Wagner helped backstop the Pioneers to a pair of key NEC wins last
week, making 24 saves while allowing only 12 goals. In the
come-from-behind win over Monmouth, Wagner made 10 of her 13 saves in
the second half to boost Sacred Heart. In the win over the Mount, she
made 11 saves, including two in overtime, to help preserve the victory.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Caitlyn McFadden, Maryland
McFadden helped the Terrapins win two top-10 games last week, notching
four goals and four assists while snaring three draw controls and
causing four turnovers. She added three ground balls as Maryland
defeated Penn and Towson.
Rookie of
the
Week: Ashley
Bruns, Florida
Bruns
was key for the Gators, who notched a key conference and national win
over Penn State last week. She scored two goals and had an assist in
the first 10 minutes and helped UF jump out to a 4-0 lead against the
Nittany Lions. She added three more goals, including the eventual
game-winner, and another assist as Florida won 13-11. She also had
three goals and three assists in Florida's win over Oregon last Tuesday.
Honor Roll:
Claire Hubbard, Stanford
Kate Ivory, Cornell
Kate Keagins, New Hampshire
Teri Noll, Wagner
Sarah Parks, Dartmouth
Sarah Seats, Georgetown
Danielle Spencer, Northwestern
DIVISION II -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Katie
Zichelli, Lock Haven
Zichelli earned national honors yet again this season after leading the
Lady Eagles to two wins on the week, including a PSAC victory over
Mercyhurst in which she caused four turnovers and added seven ground
balls. In the win over Slippery Rock, she had three caused turnovers
and three ground balls. The Lady Eagles allowed only 19 shots in each
game.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Erica
Devito, Adelphi
Devito
powered the Panthers to a pair of wins on the week, notching 16 points
on 12 goals and four assists. Eleven of those points came in the
conference win over Merrimack (8g, 3a). She added five ground balls,
one draw control and three caused turnovers as AU remained undefeated.
Rookie of
the
Week: Rebecca
Moore, Stonehill
Moore
kept the honor at Stonehill as she led the Skyhawks to a 2-0 week from
inside the cage. She made 29 saves while allowing only 18 goals,
including ten saves against Dowling. The rookie added ten ground balls
and three caused turnovers.
Honor Roll:
Gayle Kuntzmann, Shippensburg
Gina Mansi, Holy Family
Kristie Sosnowski, Molloy
DIVISION III -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Katherine
Farrar, Washington & Lee
Farrar led the Generals to a 3-0 week, including two wins in conference
play, with 20 saves and only 12 goals allowed. She made 10 saves in the
win over Roanoke and added nine more in the win over Lynchburg. She
added a caused turnover in the 9-7 victory over Roanoke and scooped up
three ground balls.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Rachel
Romanowsky, Trinity
Romanowsky notched a hat trick in each of
the Bantams' wins this week, both of which came against top-15 teams.
She controlled three draws in each game and added four ground balls.
Rookie of
the
Week: Katie
Palasz, New England College
Palasz scored four goals and added an
assist in each of NEC's three games this week, helping the Pilgrims to
a 2-1 record. She added nine ground balls, five draw controls, and
three caused turnovers on the week.
Honor Roll:
Meg Brady, Catholic
Anna Collins, Babson
Kylie McClure, Ithaca
Kathleen Notos, TCNJ
Julia Schulman, Puget Sound
Sarah Warnke, Colby
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as compiled by
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April 5, 2010
1. Northwestern
2. Maryland
3. North Carolina
4. Virginia
5. Duke
6. Penn
7. James Madison
8. Towson
9. Stanford
10. Dartmouth
11. Syracuse
12. Vanderbilt
13. William & Mary
14. Loyola
15. Penn State
16. Ohio State
17. Hofstra
18. Georgetown
19. Notre Dame
20. Boston University
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PLAYERS OF THE
WEEK
Mar 29, 2010
DIVISION I
-
Defensive Player of the
Week: Shannie MacKenzie, Dartmouth
MacKenzie was crucial for the
Big Green this week as Dartmouth upset Syracuse, holding the Orange to
only ten goals, and defeated Yale in a key Ivy League game. MacKenzie
was responsible for shutting down offensive threats in both games,
including the nation's leading scorer in Tee Ladoucer from Syracuse.
Offensive Player of the
Week: >Kim Griffin, James Madison
Griffin scored four goals and
added an assist as the Dukes upset the Cavaliers last week. After
assisting on the game-tying goal late in the game, Griffin won the draw
control and scored with 11 seconds on the clock for the victory. In the
loss to Maryland, Griffin had two goals and two assists as the Dukes
stood toe-to-toe with the Terps before falling late in the game.
>
Rookie of
the
Week: Katie
Schwarzmann, Maryland
Schwarzmann's third goal of the game
against JMU was the game-winner and came in the final three minutes of
play as the Terps rallied from down three to post the victory. She
added a draw control, a ground ball, and a caused turnover as Maryland
won its second straight game against a ranked opponent. Earlier in the
week she
Honor Roll:
Katherine Denkler, Vanderbilt
Katrina Dowd, Northwestern
Maggie Dunbar, Penn State
Katie Florence, Massachusetts
Jessica Nonn, Virginia Tech
Erin Tochihara, Princeton
Whitney Quackenbush, Yale
DIVISION II -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Katy Crouse,
West Chester
Crouse helped the Golden Rams post four wins last week, averaging three
caused turnovers per match. West Chester allowed an average of only
nine goals per game, and allowed less than 17 shots per game.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Lori
Solitto, Molloy
Solitto helped the Lions go 3-0
on the week, scoring nine goals and adding five assists. She started
the week with a hat trick and two assists in the upset of New Haven,
including a goal and an assist in a 4-0 run that gave Molloy the lead
for good. Solitto added five goals in the upset of Pfeiffer, notching
two of those in a 9-0 run that clinched the game for the Lions. In the
final game of the week, Solitto had the game-winner in the final
minute.
Rookie of
the
Week: Heather
Sullivan, Stonehill
Sullivan notched a hat trick in both
of Stonehill's wins this week, over Merrimack and New Haven. She scored
twice in the final 8:33 of the Merrimack game to help complete the
comeback victory. The rookie also added a ground ball and a draw
control.
Honor Roll:
Christine Bradley, East Stroudsburg
Katie Ilott, Limestone
Sam Powers, C. W. Post
DIVISION III -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Cat
Ruggiero, Union
Ruggiero had a monster week for the Dutchwomen, recording 33 saves
while allowing only 12 goals to two top-20 teams. She had 11 saves in
the 17-3 win over Washington & Lee on the road before posting 22
saves in the 9-8 loss to top-ranked Salisbury.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Sarah Bray,
Hamilton
Bray helped the Continentals go
3-0 on the week, putting up five goals and five assists while adding
eight draw controls and six ground balls. She notched a 2+2 game in the
win over Cortland while adding a hat trick in the win over Nazareth
Rookie of
the
Week: Margaret
Souther, Middlebury
Souther helped the Panthers go 3-0 on
the week, including a mid-week upset of then-#2 Gettysburg in which she
had a pair of goals. In the win over Buffalo State, she added a hat
trick with an assist to go along with three ground balls and a pair of
caused turnoves. The rookie had another hat trick in the NESCAC win
over Connecticut College.
Honor Roll:
Liz Bruno, Trinity
Anna Collins, Babson
Kim Cudmore, Salisbury
Molly Fitzgerald, William Smith
Lyndsay Griffin, Birmingham-Southern
Sunnie Ko, Dickinson
Stephanie Kreis, Elizabethtown
Lindsay Parent, FDU-Florham
Ashley Slattery, Lasell
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as compiled by
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Mar 29, 2010
1. Northwestern
2. Maryland
3. North Carolina
4. Virginia
5. Duke
6. Penn
7. James Madison
8. Towson
9. Stanford
10. Dartmouth
11. Syracuse
12. Vanderbilt
13. Penn State
14. William & Mary
15. Loyola
16. Georgetown
17. Notre Dame
18. Boston University
19. Ohio State
20. Hofstra
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PLAYERS OF THE
WEEK
Mar 22, 2010
DIVISION I
-
Defensive Player of the
Week: Ana
Heneberry, Loyola
Heneberry helped the Greyhounds allow only 14 goals between two games
last week. Loyola held previously undefeated James Madison to eight
goals and Rutgers to only six; Heneberry contributed six caused
turnovers and four ground balls in the victories.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Ally Carey,
Vanderbilt
Carey was a key part of the
Commodores' two wins on the week, controlling 16 draws in the two
games. She also contributed nine goals, three assists, and five caused
turnovers. Three of her goals in the win over Penn State were part of a
seven-goal, second-half run.
Rookie of
the
Week: Ashley
Bruns, Florida
Bruns notched 19 points in two wins
last week, including six goals and nine assists in an upset of New
Hampshire. Earlier in the week she had six goals and four assists to go
along with three ground balls, three draw controls and three caused
turnovers in a win over Marist.
Honor Roll:
ML DiNisco, Lehigh
Brittany Kalkstein, Virginia
Jenn Russell, North Carolina
Gina
Scioscia, Notre Dame
Kate Simmons, St.
Francis
Danielle Spencer, Northwestern
DIVISION II -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Katie
Zichelli, Lock Haven
Zichelli earned her second consecutive honor with seven caused
turnovers and eight ground balls in a victory over conference rival and
top-10 foe Gannon. Zichelli and the Lady Eagles allowed only six goals
in the triumph.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Kimberly
Masterton, Mercyhurst
Masterton scored six goals and
added two assists as the Lakers won a pair of conference games,
including a come-from-behind win over Gannon. She notched two goals and
an assist in a 3-0 run that turned an 8-6 deficit into a 9-6 lead that
Hurst would not relinquish.
Rookie of
the
Week: Abigail
Ross, C. W. Post
Ross helped the Pioneers go 3-0 on
the week, scoring five goals and two assists during that span.
Honor Roll:
Mia Basile, Merrimack
Cassandra Cronin, Dowling
Ashley Ferrandiz, New Haven
Caitlin Fitzpatrick, Adelphi
Leigh Titus, Lock Haven
Katy Tyszko, Rollins
DIVISION III -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Ashleigh
Kowtoniuk, Connecticut College
Kowtoniuk made 27 saves over the week, helping the Camels to a pair of
wins, including an overtime win over McDaniel.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Rachel
Dirksen, Messiah
Dirksen helped the Falcons go 2-0
at Spring Fling in Florida, scoring 11 goals in a pair of wins against
Amherst and William Smith. She added four draw controls, three ground
balls, and two caused turnovers.
Rookie of
the
Week: Sam
Weinstein, Williams
Weinstein helped rally the Ephs twice
last week as Williams defeated RPI and Bates. In the win over RPI, she
scored twice in a 5-0 run to bring Williams up from down one. In a 7-5
victory against Bates on Saturday, she scored the first and last goal
in a four-goal run that brought Williams from down one to up three and
take a lead they would not relinquish. She added two caused turnovers
and a ground ball in the victory.
Honor Roll:
Amy Campbell, Colby
Alyssa Cristaldi, Clarkson
Kim Cudmore, Salisbury
Kristyna Hnizda, Stevenson
Perry Markell, Mount Holyoke
Kristin Phelps, Trinity
Kelly Radigan, Cortland
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Mar 22, 2010
1. Northwestern
2. Maryland
3. North Carolina
4. Duke
5. Virginia
6. Penn
7. Syracuse
8. Georgetown
9. Stanford
10. Towson
11. Vanderbilt
12. Boston University
13. Penn State
14. William & Mary
15. Dartmouth
16. Notre Dame
17. Loyola
18. Ohio State
19. Hofstra
20. James Madison
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PLAYERS OF THE
WEEK
Mar 15, 2010
DIVISION I
-
Defensive Player of the
Week: Barb Seaman,
Penn
Seaman helped the Quakers to a pair of wins, including a one-goal
victory over Hofstra in which she had two caused turnovers and two
ground balls. The Red and Blue allowed an average of 5.5 goals on the
week and only 19 shots per game.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Ainsley
Baker, Virginia
Baker scored five goals in the
upset of North Carolina, including the game-winner in overtime.
Rookie of
the
Week: Kaitlin
Gaiss, Duke
Gaiss stepped into the cage for the
first time this season and made eight saves in a win over Georgetown.
She scooped up three ground balls and caused a turnover as the Blue
Devils won their second consecutive game against a top-10 opponent.
Honor Roll:
Ally Carey, Vanderbilt
Kim Griffin, James Madison
Ana Heneberry, Loyola
Leigh Ann Torcivia, Lehigh
K'Leigh Vanaman, Hofstra
DIVISION II -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Katie
Zichelli, Lock Haven
Zichelli notched nine ground
balls and caused six turnovers in a pair of wins, including a
come-from-behind win over Limestone.
Offensive Player of the
Week:
Leigh Titus,
Lock Haven
Titus notched nine goals and three assists on the week, including a
pair of goals and and assist in the upset of Limestone. She added seven
ground balls and two caused turnovers.
Rookie of
the
Week: Jennifer
Kelly, East Stroudsburg
The rookie picked up eight ground
balls and made four caused turnovers in her first two collegiate games,
helping the Warriors to a pair of wins to open the season.
Honor Roll:
Brianna Falese, Dowling
Liza Gross, Stonehill
Jessica Kennedy, Pfeiffer
DIVISION III -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Avery
Pierce, Bates
Pierce's defense helped the Bobcats upset Middlebury, causing four
turnovers and picking up three ground balls in the victory.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Morgan
DeShaw, Endicott
DeShaw's seventh goal of the game
came in sudden-victory and lifted the Gulls to the upset over
Babson. She added a draw control and two ground balls in the win.
Rookie of
the
Week: Rebecca
Westlake, Ursinus
Westlake keyed the Bears to a pair of
wins, including an upset of Roanoke in which she scored the game-tying
goal. She then controlled the draw after UC went ahead for the final
time. On the week, she picked up seven ground balls and added four draw
controls, four caused turnovers and scored a goal and an assist in each
game.
Honor Roll:
Jessica Crane, Gettysburg
Josie Ferri, Haverford
Meghan Harkey, Christopher Newport
Leanne
Hollinger, McDaniel
Anna Marchand,
St. Lawrence
Kelley Trapp, Amherst
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as compiled by
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Mar 15, 2010
1. Northwestern
2. Maryland
3. North Carolina
4. Duke
5. Virginia
6. Penn
7. Georgetown
8. Syracuse
9. Stanford
10. Towson
11. Vanderbilt
12. Boston University
13. Penn State
14. William & Mary
15. Dartmouth
16. Loyola
17. New Hampshire
18. Notre Dame
19. Ohio State
20. Hofstra
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PLAYERS OF THE
WEEK
Mar 8, 2010
DIVISION I
-
Defensive Player of the
Week: Brittany
Poist, Maryland
Poist kept the honor in the family this week as she helped the Terps to
a dominating win over Virginia. She had four ground balls and four
caused turnovers as the Terrapins shut down the Cavaliers in the second
half, allowing only three shots and zero goals.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Hillary
Fratzke, Towson
Fratzke was key for the Tigers
this week, helping TU notch wins over Loyola and UMBC with seven draw
controls in each game. She added eight goals in the week, an assist, a
ground ball, and two caused turnovers.
Rookie of
the
Week: Lily Kalata,
Rutgers
Kalata continued her hot hand, making
25 saves in a pair of one-goal wins for the Scarlet Knights, allowing
only 23 goals.
Honor Roll:
Leslie Foard, Stanford
Corrine Gandolfi, Hofstra
Greta Meyer, Dartmouth
Jenn Russell, UNC
Kara Secora, Denver
DIVISION II -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Katherine
O'Hara, St. Anselm
O'Hara made 58 saves in a three-game span, allowing only 25 goals as
she helped the Hawks to a 2-1 record on the week.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Claire
Grimwood, West Chester
Grimwood notched a hat trick and
added an assist, including the game-tying and game-winning goals, to
help the Golden Rams to the victory. She added a draw control and three
ground balls.
Rookie of
the
Week: Theresa
Guinta, West Chester
Guinta's debut was successful for the
Golden Rams, as the rookie contributed four caused turnovers and six
ground balls in a 14-12 WCU victory over Pfeiffer. She added three draw
controls as the Golden Rams rallied from a three-goal deficit late in
the game.
Honor Roll:
Lori Sollitto, Molloy
Katy Tyszko, Rollins
DIVISION III -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Jenny Atmar,
Mary Washington
Atmar helped the Eagles to a pair of wins over ranked teams, causing
eight turnovers and picking up seven ground balls for UMW. She also
added 10 draw controls in the two victories.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Trisha
Babson, Babson
Babson had a pair of three-goal,
one-assist games as the Beavers won two games to start the season,
including an upset of Union in which she had six draw controls. On the
week, the sophomore added 14 total draw controls, five ground balls,
and five caused turnovers.
Rookie of
the
Week: Spencer
Waybright, Stevens
Waybright helped the Ducks go 2-0,
picking up five ground balls and five caused turnovers while scoring
three goals and adding a pair of assists. She also controlled three
draws.
Honor Roll:
Brittany Baer, McDaniel
Jessica Catanzano, Greensboro
Michelle Cook, Nazareth
Brittany MacKnew, Virginia Wesleyan
Alyssa Pigott, Stevens
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Poll
as compiled by
womenslacrosse.com staff
Mar 8, 2010
1. Northwestern
2. Maryland
3. North Carolina
4. Penn
5. Georgetown
6. Duke
7. Boston University
8. Virginia
9. Syracuse
10. Penn State
11. Stanford
12. Vanderbilt
13. William & Mary
14. New Hampshire
15. Dartmouth
16. Towson
17. Loyola
18. Notre Dame
19. Ohio State
20. Rutgers
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PLAYERS OF THE
WEEK
Mar 1, 2010
DIVISION I
-
Defensive Player of the
Week: Karissa
Taylor, Maryland
Taylor was a huge part of the Maryland defense as the Terps defeated
the Blue Devils on the road. The senior had five ground balls, three
caused turnovers, and threw in a pair of draw controls as Maryland
limited Duke to 19 shots in the game after the Blue Devils came in
averaging 17 goals a game.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Brittany
Kalkstein, Virginia
Kalkstein led the Cavaliers to
the upset of Syracuse with a nine-draw control performance, breaking
the ACC career record in the process. She added two goals, two assists,
and two ground balls in the victory. Earlier in the week she had six
draw controls and two goals and two ground balls in the win over
Richmond.
Rookie of
the
Week: Lily Kalata,
Rutgers
Kalata was outstanding in her
collegiate debut, collecting 22 saves and allowing just 9 goals in two
games. In the opener against Temple, she made 13 saves and allowed just
three goals, all in the first half. In the upset of Cornell, the rookie
made 10 saves and had four ground balls, while allowing the Big Red
just six goals.
Honor Roll:
Julie Christy, Stanford
Katrina Dowd, Northwestern
Hayley Rausch, New Hampshire
Jen VanderMeulen, Harvard
DIVISION II -
>Defensive Player of the
Week: Brigid
Milchling, Limestone
Milchling led the Saints to the victory over No. 10 Gannon with a
nine-save performance, allowing ony six goals. She added a ground ball
in the win.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Kimberly
Masterton, Mercyhurst
Masterton led the Lakers with
nine goals and three assists on the week, helping Mercyhurst to a pair
of victories. The junior added five ground balls and five caused
turnovers to keep the Lakers unbeaten on the season.
Rookie of
the
Week: Chelsea
Treat, Limestone
Treat notched six goals as the Saints
defeated No. 10 Gannon 19-6. The rookie added three draw controls in
the victory.
Honor Roll:
Erica DeVito, Adelphi
Jenn Morse, Notre Dame College
DIVISION III -
Defensive Player of the
Week: Jessica
Chmielewski, Salisbury
Chmielewski helped the Sea Gulls to three wins last week, including a
victory over Washington & Lee in which Salisbury allowed only nine
shots. The senior had seven caused turnovers and eight ground balls as
the Sea Gulls allowed only 33 shots in three games, allowing only 13
goals.
Offensive Player of the
Week: Lauren
Zegowitz, Stevenson
Zegowitz led the Mustangs to a
pair of wins over the week, notching seven goals and three assists
while adding seven ground balls and five draw controls.
Rookie of
the
Week: Abby Fink,
Colorado College
Fink opened up her career with a
14-save performance against west-region rival Redlands, helping the
Tigers to a 15-7 opening-day victory.
Honor Roll:
Shelley Nogueira, Guilford
Christina Tran, Lynchburg
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Poll
as compiled by
womenslacrosse.com staff
Mar 1, 2010
1. Northwestern
2. Maryland
3. North Carolina
4. Penn
5. Penn State
6. Loyola
7. Duke
8. Boston University
9. Notre Dame
10. Georgetown
11. Virginia
12. Syracuse
13. Vanderbilt
14. Stanford
15. William & Mary
16. Ohio State
17. Towson
18. Princeton
19. New Hampshire
20. Dartmouth
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Players of the Week
Feb 22, 2010
DIVISION I -
Defensive Player of the Week: Kerry Stoothoof, Loyola
Stoothoof led the Greyhounds to the upset of the Cavaliers, making 15 saves while picking up a ground ball.
Offensive Player of the Week: Christina Dove, Syracuse
Dove powered the Orange to a pair of wins this week, including a victory over Stanford in which she scored five goals and picked up six draw controls. In the season-opener against Colgate, the senior notched four goals, added an assist, and controlled four draws.
Rookie of the Week: Emily Garrity, North Carolina
Garrity helped the Tar Heels to a pair of victories on the week, starting with a defeat of Vanderbilt in which she had a hat trick and added two draw controls and two ground balls. In the win over Richmond, she added three draw controls and a caused turnover.
Honor Roll:
Sarah Bullard, Duke
Theresa Bucci, Penn State
Katie Lawson, Drexel
Caitlin McFadden, Maryland
Kathy Young, Navy
DIVISION II - Awards to begin next week
DIVISION III - Awards to begin next week
Division I Poll
as compiled by womenslacrosse.com staff
Feb 22, 2010
1. Northwestern
2. Maryland
3. North Carolina
4. Penn
5. Duke
6. Syracuse
7. Loyola
8. Boston University
9. Notre Dame
10. Georgetown
11. Vanderbilt
12. Penn State
13. Princeton
14. Stanford
15. Virginia
16. Dartmouth
17. William & Mary
18. Ohio State
19. Cornell
20. Towson
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