2012 Bucknell Women's Soccer Media Guide by Bucknell University

2012 BUCKNELL SOCCER

2012 ROSTER No.

Name

Cl.

Pos.

Hometown/High School

1 Jessie Ashworth

Fr.

Richmond, Va./Godwin

2 Danielle Piccirilli

Fr.

F/M

Davidsonville, Md./South River

3 Lauren Dandie

Fr.

Fullerton, Calif./Troy

4 Corey Tipton

Jr.

Loveland, Ohio/Cincinnati Country Day

5 Alex Rosen

Fr.

Manhattan Beach, Calif./Mira Costa

6 Chelsey Garkowski

Jr.

Brick, N.J./Brick Township

7 Madison Loos

Fr.

Centennial, Colo./Eaglecrest

8 Corinne Collins

Sr.

9 Jenna Tryon

Sr.

M/D

Fairfax Station, Va./South County

Orinda, Calif./Miramonte New City, N.Y./Clarkstown North

Evelyn Nicinski

So.

Alex Degarmo

Jr.

M/D

Hannah Bonotto

So.

Carmichael, Calif./St. Francis

Dana Calderone

So.

West Islip, N.Y./West Islip

Bridget Gilmartin

Jr.

Branchburg, N.J./Mount St. Mary Academy

Emily Trosch

Sr.

M/F

Reisterstown, Md./McDonogh School

Sandita McDermott

Sr.

Rhinebeck, N.Y./Red Hook

Taryn Boucher

Sr.

Cutchogue, N.Y./Mattituck

Michaela Berman

So.

M/D

Glencoe, Ill./New Trier

Kayla Yee

Sr.

F/M

Centennial, Colo./Heritage

Brigit Falcón

So.

Liz Dwornik

Jr.

F/M

Meghan Fitzpatrick

Sr.

Courtney Nelson

So.

M/D

Devan Schulte

Fr.

Wyckoff, N.J./Ramapo

Cassie Denger

So.

Nazareth, Pa./Nazareth

Laguna Beach, Calif./Laguna Beach

Fairport, N.Y./Fairport Endwell, N.Y./Union Endicott Verona, N.J./Verona Phoenix, Ariz./Horizon Community Learning Center

Head Coach: Ben Landis (Bucknell ’96), 8th season Assistant Coaches: Amanda Webb (Dartmouth ‘08), Leah Sipe (Messiah ‘11) Captains: Meghan Fitzpatrick, Sandita McDermott, Kayla Yee

QUICK FACTS University Information Location: Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 17837 Founded: 1846 as the University at Lewisburg Enrollment: 3,500 Nickname: Bison Colors: Orange and Blue Affiliation: NCAA Division I, ECAC Conference: Patriot League (American, Army, Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh and Navy) President: John C. Bravman Director of Athletics: John P. Hardt

Women’s Soccer Information Head Coach: Ben Landis Alma Mater: Bucknell ’96 Record at Bucknell: 67-59-8 (seven seasons) Career Record: 83-71-12 (nine seasons) Assistant Coaches: Amanda Webb (Dartmouth ‘08), Leah Sipe (Messiah ‘11) 2011 Record: 5-10-1 (3-4-0 PL) 2012 Captains: Meghan Fitzpatrick, Sandita McDermott, Kayla Yee Letterwinners (Starters) Returning/Lost: 19/6 (8/3) Home Field: Emmitt Field at Holmes Stadium Surface (Capacity): Grass (1,250) Press Box Phone: 570-577-2318 Women’s Soccer Phone: 570-577-1772 Email: ben.landis@bucknell.edu Webpage: www.BucknellBison.com Twitter: @BisonSports, @BucknellWSOC Women’s Soccer FAX Phone: 570-577-7698 Women’s Soccer Address: Ben Landis Women’s Soccer Coach Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA 17837

Athletic Communications Women’s Soccer Contact: Jon Terry Phone: 570-577-3121 Fax: 570-577-1660 Email: terry@bucknell.edu This guide was written, designed and edited by the Bucknell Athletic Communications office. Photography by Marc Hagemeier, Laurie Jackson, Blaine Stiger, Stafford Smith.

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What it means to

BE A BISON “To me, what it means to be a Bison is giving your heart, mind and body to a school that you are proud of, with friends who are like family. It is desire and love for not only your game, but your team, and your school.” — Chelsea Brinkman ‘10

The term “student-athlete” signifies something extraordinary on the campus of Bucknell University. Being a Bison means that you have the rare blend of physical skills along with the drive and passion needed to succeed at the highest level of collegiate athletics. Being a Bison also means that you are a scholar first and foremost. You believe that values associated with Division I athletics, such as time management, leadership, teamwork and grace under pressure, are but a part of a well-rounded college experience. At Bucknell, our students, faculty and staff pride themselves as national leaders in upholding the scholar-athlete ideal that balances a challenging academic program with the demands of successful Division I athletics. Being a Bison means that you have pledged to be a student-athlete in the purest sense. In doing so, you will be rewarded for a lifetime.

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Meghan Fitzpatrick was one of three Bison named to the Capital One Academic All-District Team in 2011.

2011-12 Academic All-District 2x PL Outdoor Track MVP ROB ARENT

2011-12 PL All-Academic Team MALLORY SMITH

2011-12 Academic All-American PL Scholar-Athlete of Year Campbell Trophy Semifinalist TIM BOLTE

2011-12 PL All-Academic Team Mid-Major All-American MIKE MUSCALA

2011-12 ECAC Champion U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier MIKE NICHOLSON

2011-12 Academic All-District ANNE ELLENBERGER

2011-12 Academic All-District MIKE HUFFNER

BUCKNELL BISON ATHLETICS SETTING THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE

Bucknell takes great pride in its commitment to excellence on and off the playing fields. From Presidents’ Cups to Academic All-Americans to graduation rates that are ranked annually in the national top-10, Bucknell is clearly at the head of the class when it comes to upholding the scholar-athlete ideal. •

According to federal data released by the NCAA each fall, Bucknell’s student-athlete graduation rate annually ranks in the top 10 among all Division I institutions. Bucknell has led the nation in graduation rates twice, and in the most recent survey in the fall of 2011, Bucknell ranked No. 4 in the nation.

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Bucknell has claimed a league-high 127 Patriot League Scholar-Athletes of the Year since the league’s inception as an all-sports conference in 1990-91.

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A total of 392 Bison appeared on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll in 2011-12 after recording a GPA of 3.2 or better during their sport’s competition season. Among all BU student-athletes, 266 made the Dean’s List with GPAs of 3.5 or better in the spring 2012 semester.

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In addition to the 121 Capital One Academic All-Americans produced since 1970, Bucknell has also claimed 329 Academic All-District honorees over the same span, including 15 in 2011-12.

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Bucknell has earned 91 Patriot League championships in 22 years in the league. In addition, Bucknell has had 113 conference players of the year, 99 PL coaches of the year and a whopping 533 individual league champions from sports such as cross country, track & field, swimming & diving, tennis and golf.

2011-12 Academic All-District 2x PL Scholar-Athlete of Year CAROLINE TOLLI

2011-12 ABCA All-East BOB DONATO

2011-12 Lightweight All-American CAITLIN VOGELSANG

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24 of Bucknell’s 27 varsity squads posted team GPAs of 3.0 or better in the spring of 2012.

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Bucknell has captured the Patriot League Presidents’ Cup, signifying the league’s all-sports champion, 17 times in the 22-year history of the affiliation, including 13 of the last 15 years.

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Bucknell ranks FIFTH in the nation (to Nebraska, Notre Dame, Penn State and Stanford) in total number of Capital One Academic All-America selections with 121.

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A major element in ensuring Bucknell’s commitment to athletics excellence is the Kenneth G. Langone Athletics & Recreation Center, which opened fully in 2003. One of the finest collegiate athletics facilities of its kind, the center includes the 4,000-seat Sojka Pavilion, the Olympic class Kinney Natatorium, the Krebs Family Fitness Center and the Berger Family Weight Room. A Hall of Fame area, a display of Bucknell’s Medal of Honor recipients, a new Academic All-America wall, a sports medicine suite, modern offices for coaches and staff, and locker room and classroom space are also included in the facility’s layout.

2011-12 Academic All-District JORDAN DONALDSON

2011-12 Academic All-District TARA CORT

2011-12 ECAC Champion U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier MATTHEW SEGAR

2011-12 PL Scholar-Athlete of Year KATELYN MILLER

2011-12 PL All-Academic Team NCAA Qualifier EVAN ZIMMER

2011-12 NCAA Qualifier COREY LEAR

2011-12 Big South All-Academic MINJOO LEE

2011-12 PL Scholar-Athlete of Year CHRISTIAN TREAT

2011-12 Academic All-District JILLIAN O’MARA

2011-12 PL All-Academic Team RACHEL VOSS

2011-12 NCAA Qualifier LEONARD JOSEPH

BUCKNELL BISON ATHLETICS

A NATIONAL MODEL IN PROMOTING THE SCHOLAR-ATHLETE IDEAL Bucknell Athletics is first and foremost a student-centered organization, one that strives to be a national leader when it comes to operating by a true scholar-athlete model. At Bucknell, student-athletes’ academic programs are their first priority, and providing a competitive Division I athletics program only advances the mission, values and residential learning goals of the university. To that end, the Department of Athletics and Recreation proactively seeks ways to assist student-athletes in their daily academic pursuits. Below are just some of the student-athlete support programs currently in place. FACULTY ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVE: The faculty athletics representative (FAR) is a member of the faculty or administrative staff who is designated to represent Bucknell in its relationships with the NCAA and the Patriot League. Bucknell’s FAR is Mitch Chernin, Professor of Biology. The FAR can enhance the student-athlete experience by promoting a balance between academics, athletics and the social lives of student-athletes, which affords them opportunities to enjoy the full range of collegiate experiences available to students generally. SIDELINE COACH PROGRAM: This program is a truly unique initiative in Division I college athletics, and it involves the invitation of a member of the faculty, administration, staff or community by one of Bucknell’s 27 varsity teams. The participant has the opportunity to discuss the overall program with the respective coaching staff, including practice preparation and strategy for the upcoming contest. The sideline coach attends a practice session and an actual intercollegiate competition, where he/she is introduced to the team and gains rarely seen insight into the relationships that exist between player-coach and player-player. The purpose of the Sideline Coaches Program is to foster a better understanding by the faculty and administration of the roles played by coaches and athletes in the university’s competitive intercollegiate athletic arena. ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT CENTER: In the Fall of 2005, the Department of Athletics opened a study/computer lab for student-athletes on the concourse level of Sojka Pavilion. The center is outfitted with computers, a laser printer, four television monitors and a projection unit with computer, VCR and DVD player. Additionally, the study lab can be used as a meeting place for group projects, tutorial area or just a secluded and quiet study space before or after practice. LAPTOP PROGRAM: The Department of Athletics owns a number of laptop computers that may be signed out by student-athletes for use on away trips. STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC): Representatives from each varsity team comprise the SAAC, which is designed to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare, and fostering a positive student-athlete image. The Committee is an invaluable resource for promoting communication between athletics administration and student-athletes; promoting communication between athletics and campus-wide administration; providing feedback and insight, as well as soliciting responses into department issues and proposed NCAA legislation; building a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams; organizing community service projects and efforts; creating a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees; serving as a collective voice of campus student-athletes; and disseminating information to the student-athlete body. BUCKNELL BISON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: In 2011-12, the Department of Athletics launched the Bucknell Bison Leadership Academy. As part of a Patriot League-wide leadership initiative, this program is designed to help student-athletes learn how to be effective leaders on and off the playing fields. The Leadership Academy features programming and instruction that bridge theory, development and real experiences in an interactive learning environment. Through this endeavor, team leaders can enhance their impact on their teammates’ and their program’s performance immediately and for years to come.

2011-12 PL Scholar-Athlete of Year Academic All-District J.J. SZMADZINSKI

2011-12 PL All-Academic Team MEREDITH DICKSON

2011-12 All-American BILLY EISENREICH

2011-12 All-American PL All-Academic Team BRYCE ROBERTSON

2011-12 Academic All-District BRYSON JOHNSON

2011-12 Academic All-District BRENDAN BURGDORF

2011-12 PL All-Academic Team ELIZABETH PORCELLIO

This is Bucknell Bucknell University is one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation. Our academic programs encompass: The traditional liberal arts disciplines—arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. Professional programs in accounting, management, education, engineering and music. Preprofessional programs in law and medicine.

With approximately 3,500 undergraduates and nearly 150 graduate students, we combine the personal attention of a small college with the resources of a large university. THE CAMPUS: BEAUTIFUL AND CENTRALLY LOCATED

More than 100 facilities for learning, living and recreation. Recent additions: music building, residence hall, geology/psychology building, engineering building and athletics center. The new Holmes Stadium complex at West Fields is home to field hockey, women’s lacrosse, and men’s and women’s soccer. Approximately three hours from Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C.

ACADEMICS: BROAD LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

More than 50 majors leading to bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of science in engineering, bachelor of science in education, bachelor of science in business administration or bachelor of music. Arts & Sciences Departments and Programs: Animal Behavior, Art and Art History, Biology, Cell Biology/Biochemistry, Chemistry, Classics, Comparative Humanities, Computer Science, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Geology, Environmental Studies, French, Geography, Geology, German, History, International Relations, Latin American Studies, Management, Mathematics, Music, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Physics and Astronomy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Russian, Sociology and Anthropology, Spanish, Theatre and Dance, Women’s and Gender Studies. Engineering Departments: Biomedical, Chemical, Civil and Environmental, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical.

THE FACULTY: FOCUSED ON STUDENTS

More than 330 full-time faculty. More than 95% of faculty members hold doctoral degrees. Undergraduate learning is highest priority. Faculty members are active scholars who conduct research, produce creative works and publish their findings, often in collaboration with students.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Students conduct research in the lab and off campus in conjunction with faculty mentors. High degree of independence. Great preparation for graduate school and career.

CAMPUS LIFE: NEVER A DULL MOMENT

Learning outside of class: academically oriented student organizations, guest lecturers, campus publications, concerts, art exhibitions, theatre, trips off campus and more. More than 150 student-run organizations to suit nearly every interest, from a capella singing to Zen Buddhist meditation. Volunteer and service projects on- and off-campus, including abroad. 13 fraternities and 6 sororities. Diverse religious life programs. Athletics: Division I varsity intercollegiate program, club sports for both men and women, and intramural programs.

RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES: HOUSING OPTIONS WITH AN ACADEMIC TWIST

Seven themed programs open to first-year students: arts, environment, global, humanities, language and culture, social justice, and society and technology. Students take a course together, live together, and participate in out-of-class activities such as informal discussions, guest lectures and off-campus trips.

CAREER SERVICES: PREPARATION FOR THE FUTURE

Full- or part-time internships at companies, non-profits or governmental agencies. Resume writing and interviewing guidance. Two-day job shadowing externships. On-campus employment expos and off-campus networking nights.

VISIT CAMPUS: SEE BUCKNELL FOR YOURSELF

Tours are offered five times daily on weekdays and three times on Saturdays. No appointment is necessary for tours; other options may require reservations. Please go to www.bucknell.edu/admissions/calendar or call (570) 577-1101 for more information about visit options. To take Bucknell’s award-winning virtual tour, visit http://community.bucknell.edu/.

2012 BUCKNELL SOCCER Emmitt Field at Holmes Stadium: The home of Bison soccer.

Bucknell Athletics Facilities THE KENNETH LANGONE ATHLETICS AND RECREATION CENTER

The Bucknell University Department of Athletics and Recreation prides itself on setting the standard of excellence when it comes to success both on the playing fields and in the classroom. With 17 Patriot League Presidents’ Cups in 22 years, national leadership in graduation rates, 121 Academic All-Americans in 42 years and 127 Patriot League Scholar-Athletes in 22 years, Bucknell is clearly at the head of the class in terms of upholding the scholar-athlete model. The addition of the Kenneth G. Langone Athletics and Recreation Center, one of the finest collegiate athletics and recreation venues of its kind, ensures the continuation of that success. Celebrating its 10th birthday in 2012-13, the facility has enhanced each of Bucknell’s 27 varsity programs and has greatly expanded the scope of its growing intramural and recreational sports offerings. A visually appealing structure located along Moore Avenue on the “downhill” side of campus, the Langone Athletics and Recreation Center was designed to reach out to all members of the campus community, including the student body, varsity student-athletes, faculty, staff and alumni. Three primary venues lie within the facility: the Arthur D. Kinney Jr. Natatorium, the 4,000-seat Gary A. Sojka Pavilion and the Krebs Family Fitness Center. Other features include a new location for the Bucknell Athletics Hall of Fame, a display of Bucknell’s Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, a brand new display highlighting Bucknell’s all-time Academic All-Americans, a sports medicine and athletic training suite, classrooms, modern offices for coaches and staff and increased locker room space for varsity and recreational athletes. The facility is named in honor of Ken Langone, a 1957 Bucknell graduate who, along with his wife Elaine, pledged $11 million toward the center’s construction. Langone was a member of the university Board of Trustees from 1980 to 1996. One of the special qualities of the Langone Athletics and Recreation Center is the manner in which it supplements the pre-existing facilities. The construction surrounds Gerhard Fieldhouse and historic Davis Gymnasium, which has been restored as a competition venue for the Bison wrestling and volleyball teams, as well as intramural, recreation and other varsity practice activities. As Bucknell continues to strive toward its mission of setting the standard of excellence in college athletics, the Langone Athletics and Recreation Center becomes the centerpiece in an already impressive cache of athletics facilities that includes the 13,100-seat Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium and its new FieldTurf and 8-lane track surface; the scenic Bucknell Golf Club and brand new indoor instructional golf center; the newly refurbished Depew Field (baseball) and Becker Field (softball); and Emmitt Field and Graham Field at Holmes Stadium, the new portion of the West Fields project that includes covered grandstand seats, ticket and concession areas, team rooms, a training room and a press box area for soccer, field hockey and women’s lacrosse.

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OTHER ATHLETICS VENUES

1. Sojka Pavilion (M/W basketball); 2. Kinney Natatorium (M/W swimming & diving, M/W water polo); 3. Davis Gym (volleyball, wrestling); 4. Gerhard Fieldhouse (M/W indoor track & field); 5. Graham Field at Holmes Stadium (field hockey, W lacrosse); 6. Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium (football, M lacrosse, outdoor track & field); 7. Fieldhouse Courts (M/W Tennis); 8. Becker Field (softball); 9. Depew Field (baseball); 10. Bison River Complex (rowing); 11. Instructional Golf Center; 12. Krebs Fitness Center.

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COACHING STAFF

BEN LANDIS

Head Coach Bucknell ’96 • Eighth Season LANDIS’ COACHING RECORD

• Overall: 83-71-12 (.536) • At Bucknell: 67-59-8 (.530)

Ben Landis took over as head coach of the Bucknell women’s soccer program in 2005, and the Bison enjoyed the most successful six-year span in program history during his first six years at the helm. Over that span, the Bison captured a Patriot League tournament title in 2005 followed by back-to-back regular-season crowns in 2006 and 2007 and runner-up finishes in 2008, 2009 and 2010. With a record of 67-59-5 at the helm of the Orange and Blue (33-15-1 in Patriot League play), Landis helped the Bison surpass the 10-win plateau in each of his first five seasons, marking the first time in program history the squad posted doubledigit wins in at least three consecutive seasons. The Bison have also qualified for the Patriot League Tournament six of Landis’ seven seasons. In 2011, Landis became the winningest coach in Bucknell women’s soccer history. In his first season back at his alma mater in 2005, Landis guided Bucknell to its second Patriot League championship, one of many successes the Bison achieved under his direction that season. The squad more than doubled scoring production from the year before, and went on to face Penn State in the NCAA Tournament. In 2006, the Bison reached new heights, tying school records for wins, both overall (12) and in league play (6), and breaking the team’s previous marks for best goals-against average (0.99), winning percentage (.735) and winning and unbeaten streaks after posting seven consecutive victories. The Bison also earned their first Mid-Atlantic regional rankings from both SoccerBuzz and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) and posted its first win over a nationally ranked opponent, handing No. 14 Navy, which held a 19-0-0 record at the time, a 2-1 loss in the final game of the regular season to clinch a share of the Patriot League regular season title and earn the right to play host to the league tournament as the No. 1 seed. In 2007, Landis coached Bucknell to a 5-1-1 league mark, earning the squad the right to host the Patriot League Tournament as the regular season champion. The Bison, who finished as the tournament-runners up, posted an 11-8-1 overall mark, including a convincing 4-1 win over traditional Ivy League power Princeton. In 2008, Bucknell won 11 more matches and went 5-2 in league play. Landis’ squad broke the school record with eight shutouts and posted a big 3-2 road win over Maryland. He also coached Jennifer Dervarics to her second straight Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year honor. In 2009, Landis’ squad went 10-8-1 overall and 5-2 in the league, and for the first time in program history the team earned a point against Penn State with a 0-0 draw in front of a large home crowd. Christa Matlack was named Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year. Injuries played a major role in ending Bucknell’s run of winning seasons in 2010, but the Bison again posted a 5-2 Patriot League record and qualified for the postseason. And for the fifth year in a row Landis coached a major award winner, as

Matlack repeated as the Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year and an NSCAA Scholar All-American. The third head coach in the 18-year history of the women’s soccer program, Landis, a 1996 graduate of Bucknell started his coaching career at Bucknell as a student assistant coach under Toby Lovecchio in 1994 and 1995. He continued as an Since Ben Landis became the assistant the following fall after graduathead coach of the Bison in ing with a bachelor of science degree in 2005, the following milemathematics with a minor in education. stones have been achieved: The Breinigsville, Pa., native returned to his alma mater after two seasons as • One Patriot League tournament the head women’s soccer coach at Dartchampionship and NCAA berth mouth. Landis led the Big Green to a (2005) 16-12-6 record. In 2003, Dartmouth won • Two Patriot League regular season the Ivy League with a 9-6-2 record and titles (2006 and 2007) earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament. • Matched program record for wins (12 It finished the season ranked third in the in 2006). Northeast Region by the NSCAA. Prior to • Equaled program record for Patriot taking over as head coach, Landis was an League victories (6 in 2006). assistant at Dartmouth for three seasons. • Broke program mark for shutouts (8 The Big Green qualified for the NCAA in 2008). Tournament each year and finished the • Best winning percentage in program 2001 campaign ranked 13th in the counhistory (.694 in 2006). try. They also finished 16th nationally in • Team goals-against average record 2000 and advanced to the third round of broken (0.99 in 2006). the NCAA Tournament in both 2000 and • Broke school records for winning (5) 2001. and unbeaten (6) streaks with seven Before his five-year stint at Dartstraight victories in 2006. mouth, and after leaving Bucknell, Landis • First three consecutive above-.500 served as an assistant coach at Lehigh for seasons since 1994-96 (2005-09). three seasons while obtaining his master’s • First three consecutive seasons with degree in business administration. 10 wins or more (2005-09). In addition to his duties as frontman • First SoccerBuzz and NSCAA Midfor the Bucknell women’s soccer team, Atlantic regional rankings (2006, Landis currently serves as camp direc2007). tor for the Bison Soccer Camp for Girls. A • 29 All-Patriot League accolades, eight member of the NSCAA since 1996, Landis all-region selections, one Patriot worked as a marketing intern with the League Tournament MVP, four Patriot New England Revolution of Major League League Offensive Players of the Year Soccer in 1997. and one Patriot League Defensive Landis lives in Lewisburg with his Player of the Year. wife, Lisa, and their twin nine-year-old daughters, Isabella and Gabriella.

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COACHING STAFF

AMANDA WEBB

LEAH SIPE

Assistant Coach Dartmouth ’08 • Second Season

Assistant Coach Messiah ‘11 • First Season

Amanda Webb joined the Bison women’s soccer coaching staff in the summer of 2011, and now in her second season at Bucknell she has been promoted to the top assistant coach position. A 2008 graduate of Dartmouth College and a three-year starting goalkeeper for the Big Green, Webb came to Bucknell from Brandeis University, where in 2010 she served as an assistant coach for a team that advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament. As a student-athlete at Dartmouth, Webb helped the Big Green achieve a top-20 national ranking while setting the program record for lowest goalsagainst average. Dartmouth earned a bid to the NCAA Tournament in her sophomore year in 2005. After graduation, Webb interned in the Student Life Department at The American Farm School in Thessaloniki, Greece. In addition to educating high school and college-aged students about American culture, she was the head coach of the school’s men’s college soccer team and assisted with the boys’ and girls’ high school teams. After one academic year in Greece, Webb served as the goalkeeping coach at Division I Northeastern University while completing her master’s degree in education at Boston University. In 2009 Northeastern earned the CAA regular-season title and hosted the CAA Championship, and Webb helped goalkeeper Stephanie Gordon earn second-team all-conference honors. Webb then moved on to Brandeis, where she was the only assistant coach on one of the most successful teams in program history. The Judges finished with a 15-5-1 record and won an NCAA Tournament game for the first time.

The newest addition to Ben Landis’ coaching staff is Leah Sipe, a December 2011 graduate of Messiah College. Sipe was a four-year member of Messiah’s powerful women’s soccer program, which captured three national championships and made four Final Four appearances during her tenure there. Sipe, who graduated with a degree in sports management, has already gained coaching experience at the club and camp level. She coached at both the Messiah and Penn State women’s soccer camps, and since March has been the U12 girls’ coach for the Penn Legacy club in the Lancaster area. A graduate of Ephrata High School, Sipe was a part of the Eastern Pennsylvania ODP program for four years and went to the regional camp for three years. As a defensive center midfielder at Messiah, she registered 56 career points on 21 goals and 14 assists, and she was a second team all-region selection in 2010. In her four years in college, the Falcons compiled an incredible 96-1-4 record, including national titles in 2008, 2009 and 2011. Sipe has studied or played in Brazil, Ghana and Canada, and she has also played with the Lancaster Inferno of the Women’s Premier Soccer League.

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ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT The Department of Athletics and Recreation strives to set the standard of excellence for intercollegiate and intramural programs in higher education, thereby advancing and drawing attention to the mission, core values, and educational goals of Bucknell University. The Department believes that student-athletes’ academic programs must be their first priority. It is therefore committed to maintaining Bucknell’s high national ranking for student-athletes’ graduation rates and for producing Academic All-Americans, and to continued leadership of the Patriot League in Academic Honor Roll nominations, based on grade-point averages. The coaches’ and staff’s paramount responsibility is maintaining academic priorities and supporting student-athletes’ education, even while providing the rigorous and serious NCAA Division I athletic opportunities Bucknell student-athletes seek. Further, the Department promotes the personal growth of student-athletes and the general student body by encouraging personal health, development, and balance among intellectual, social, civic, and physical pursuits; by celebrating challenge and competition; and by preparing participants for service and leadership in the world. Coaches and staff direct a rich array of athletic programs and recreational opportunities aimed at increasing student engagement, as well as strengthening character, healthy living, teamwork, sportsmanship, and spirit. In creating shared experiences for students, faculty, and staff, as well as alumni, family, and friends, the Department’s programs add substantially to Bucknell’s sense of community and foster life-long relationships with Bucknell. The Department embraces the University’s decision to compete at the highest extramural level, in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Division I membership is valuable not only because this level of competition maximally challenges student-athletes, but also because it signals clearly Bucknell’s high standards and seriousness of purpose in all extracurricular endeavors and it helps position Bucknell apart from other National Liberal Arts Colleges. Likewise, the competitive success the Department seeks, measured in part by consistent contention for the Patriot League Presidents’ Cup, reflects positively upon Bucknell’s student-athletes and the University alike, and it brings distinction and national recognition to Bucknell. A student-centered operation, the Department is committed to providing equitable opportunities to women and men, as well as members of minority and majority groups of all kinds. The Department subscribes to, and complies with, all principles and regulations of the Patriot League, the Eastern College Athletic Conference, and the NCAA. The department is proud that so many of today’s exemplary Bison scholarathletes will be tomorrow’s outstanding leaders.

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10 Evelyn Nicinski 19 Kayla Yee For head coach Ben Landis and the Bucknell women’s soccer team, the goals remain the same every single season, regardless of how many starters return or what the preseason polls might say. For the Bison, step one is always to qualify for the four-team Patriot League Tournament, preferably on home turf as the No. 1 seed. Steps two and three are to win the semifinal and championship matches and lift a trophy as Patriot League champions. And then step four is to represent Bucknell proudly and make a run in the NCAA Tournament. For the first six years of Ben Landis’ tenure, the first stage of the journey seemed to be a given. The Bison finished no worse than 5-2-0 in league play, comfortably qualified for the Patriot League Tournament, and hosted it in 2006 and 2007. In 2005, Landis’ first year back at his alma mater, Bucknell won the tourney and advanced to the NCAAs for the second time. Last season, however, the Bison fell short of the postseason for the first time since 2004, as a 1-0 loss to Navy on the final day of the season — the sixth 1-0 loss of the year — left them one victory shy. Bucknell has eight starters and 19 letterwinners back this season, as they look to render 2011 a one-year blip. Among the returnees are seven seniors, led by captains Meghan Fitzpatrick, Sandita McDermott and Kayla Yee. “We were humbled by last season,” said Landis, who is Bucknell’s all-time winningest women’s soccer coach with a 67-59-8 record in seven seasons. “The good news is that this group coming back has outstanding character. We are going to stick together, control what we can control, and work as hard as we can to get back into the postseason. We want to set the bar for the Patriot League. We are proud of our facility and our fans, and we want to get back to hosting championships.” The Bison must replace three graduated starters, one in each third of the field. Fullback Casey Crowley, center midfielder Tara Cort and forward Megan DeGennaro were all important players for multiple seasons, but Bucknell should still have plenty of experience across the pitch. Starting in the back, senior Sandita McDermott has elevated to one of the Patriot League’s premier goalkeepers. McDermott earned Second Team All-Patriot League honors last season after posting a 1.14 goalsagainst average, which was the third-best in program history. She also ranks in the top five on Bucknell’s career charts for save percentage (.802), goals-against average (1.45) and shutouts (7).

SEASON OUTLOOK “’Dita has a chance to be the best goalkeeper in the league this year,” said Landis. “She is our clear No. 1 coming into the season, and she has the ability to take us from being good to great. She is ready for that pressure and is excited to be a captain.” McDermott will be backed up by energetic freshman Jessie Ashworth and sophomore Dana Calderone, who has improved significantly since joining the team as a walk-on last year. Landis has praised Ashworth’s fearlessness and is comforted knowing he has depth at the goalkeeper position. In front of McDermott will be a back four that blends both experience and youth. When healthy, Fitzpatrick is one of Bucknell’s most talented and composed defenders. Health has been an issue, however. Fitzpatrick missed all of her first two seasons with injuries before playing well in eight games as a junior in 2011. She has been hobbled a bit in preseason as well, but Landis is hoping to have her available early in the year. Senior Corinne Collins and junior Bridget Gilmartin are also returning starters. Collins, who was one of only two Bison to start every game last season, spent the summer training and working on campus, and she can play either outside back or center back. Gilmartin started 14 games and played in 15 last season after missing her freshman campaign with an injury. Gilmartin is not only a strong outside back, but Landis feels that she is at her best when she can also push forward and join the attack. Senior Jenna Tryon enters the season as a probable starter on defense after battling some injuries late last season. Tryon is a versatile athlete who has seen time at a number of positions in her career, and Landis says that she is just the type of team player who will pitch in wherever needed. Sophomore Courtney Nelson spent most of last season in the back four, but the addition of some promising young defenders has allowed Landis to move Nelson up to an attacking position to make better use of her speed and creativity. Freshman Lauren Dandie is one of those newcomers hoping to make a quick impact, and she is a projected starter entering the season. Fellow newcomer Alex Rosen is an athletic, physical center back who could also see time this year as she continues to adjust to the college game. Sophomore Hannah Bonotto missed all of last season with injuries, but she made progress in the spring and is now one of the more improved players in the program. Sophomore Michaela Berman is also pushing for playing time after a productive summer spent working out on campus. “Defensively, for the most part this group now has enough games under their belt where we know how they complement each other,” said Landis. “Last year it took us awhile to get the combinations right, but as the season progressed that unit played very well. And we need our back four to be strong and cohesive right from day one this year.” Senior Taryn Boucher has been a mainstay in the midfield for the last two years and this year she will play the important, but often overlooked, role of holding center mid. Boucher is coming off an excellent spring season, and if she can lock down that position it will free up two of Bucknell’s best playmakers — senior Kayla Yee and sophomore Evelyn Nicinski — to push forward in front of her. Nicinski missed a few weeks last season while competing in Estonia for Poland’s U-19 national team. While in Lewisburg she made 11 starts for the Bison, and her first collegiate goal was a big one, coming early in a 1-0 Patriot League victory over Lehigh. Even bigger things are expected this year, as Nicinski becomes a clear target. Landis calls her “our true No. 10,” a playmaking center midfielder who can be very productive in an attacking role.

Yee has been bitten by the injury bug a couple of times in her career, but she is fully healthy entering 2012. Yee is a hard-working, physical athlete who can play both forward and center mid. She is one of the team’s best overall athletes, and she has scored some timely goals in her career. Yee’s play will be critical on a team that struggled to score goals last season. A young up-and-comer to watch at center mid is freshman Madison Loos, who hails from the same hometown (Centennial, Colo.) as Yee. In the preseason, Loos showed good skill and even better competitiveness, and she could be a factor as the season progresses. At the outside midfield positions, sophomores Nelson and Cassie Denger are the probable starters. Nelson began last season at fullback, but Landis moved her up late in the year with very positive results. Landis feels that she has the speed and strength to operate on the flanks, and if needed she could even move all the way up top. Denger also improved significantly as her rookie year progressed, and like Nelson, she possesses tremendous speed and athleticism. Junior Alex Degarmo enjoyed a strong spring after an injury-plagued 2011 fall campaign, and she could see some time at outside midfield. Junior Corey Tipton competed with the Bison track and field team in the spring, and she has come back to soccer with a fresh outlook and is pushing for her first significant playing time. Also keep an eye on freshman Devan Schulte, the daughter of Bucknell Hall-of-Fame water polo player Scott Schulte. Devan is 18 months removed from an ACL injury suffered in high school, but she is now fully fit and showing promise in preseason training. Bucknell was hindered by some goal-scoring droughts a year ago, and along with that talented group of midfielders, Landis feels that he has some young forwards ready to up their production this fall. Junior Chelsey Garkowski is coming off a breakthrough spring campaign, when the game started to slow down for her a bit and she was able to see the field more clearly. Garkowski has blazing speed, and Landis feels strongly that she has the tools to be 10-goal scorer and an All-Patriot League player. Junior Liz Dwornik is a very clever ballhandler who is equally adept with her back to the goal or faced up. Dwornik is now healthy after a minor injury in the spring, and the Bison will be counting on her to create scoring opportunities. Sophomore Brigit Falcón showed great promise last year, but she is working through an injury at the start of this season. When healthy, she is a very mobile player with a strong shot. Senior Emily Trosch has been a reserve forward and midfielder thoughout her career so far, but she is one of the team’s hardest workers and a valuable team leader. Freshman Danielle Piccirilli can play anywhere on the field, but she has been training primarily as a forward. She is a solid target who can keep the ball with her back to goal, and she is also a potential scoring threat inside the 18. “We obviously need to score goals,” said Landis. “We did that in the spring, and now we need to carry it over by being a smart, collaborative, possession-oriented team. It is going to be important to get off to a good start.” Bucknell will again face a challenging non-conference schedule in 2012, including road tests at Penn State and Rutgers as well as a cross-country trip to California to play in Saint Mary’s tournament. Landis feels that one advantage to this year’s schedule is that every match will be played on natural grass. Last season, the Bison played six times on artificial surfaces. In Patriot League play, the Bison will play their first four games at home, starting with Colgate on Sept. 29, before finishing up with an all-important road trip to Lehigh, Lafayette and Navy.

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Sophomore • Midfielder/Defender Glencoe, Ill. • New Trier Year 2011 Total

GP-GS 2-0 2-0

G 0 0

A 0 0

HANNAH BONOTTO Sophomore • Defender Carmichael, Calif. • St. Francis

Year 2011 Total

GP-GS 0-0 0-0

G 0 0

A 0 0

P 0 0

CAREER HONORS • Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (‘11)

Year 2009 2010 2011 Total

GP-GS 2-0 15-4 15-10 21-14

G 0 0 2 2

A 0 0 1 1

P 0 0 5 5

CAREER HONORS

2011: Started 10 games and played in 15 as a junior midfielder ... recorded two goals and an assist to rank second on the team with five points ... first collegiate point came on an assist againt Marist ... scored both goals in a 2-0 Patriot League win over Holy Cross ... both goals came in second half ... attempted 23 shots, with a high of four against Saint Francis (Pa.) ... 2010: Played in 15 games in the midfield, including four starts ... attempted 20 shots, putting seven on goal ... made first career start against Cornell ... also started against Marist, Army and Holy Cross ... 2009: Appeared in two matches as a freshman, coming in wins over Saint Francis (Pa.) and Cornell. High School: Played four years of varsity soccer at Mattituck High ... served as team captain her senior year ... had the assist on the game-tying goal in the 2008 Suffolk County Championships, then scored the winning goal in the second overtime period ... all-conference selection as a junior and senior ... helped her team win the 2005 New York Class B championship ... played club soccer for the Commack Blasters and for the Stony Brook Hornets ... latter team captured the bronze medal at the 2006 Como Champions Cup in Italy and Switzerland ... also lettered in basketball, track and field and softball. Personal: Daughter of Tom and Anne Malloy Boucher … born Feb. 27, 1991 in Patchogue, N.Y. ... has three siblings, John, Tom and Caiti ... brother, Tom, plays baseball at Kenyon ... Caiti played tennis at Kenyon ... mother was captain of the swimming team at St. John’s ... major is biology.

DANA CALDERONE Sophomore • Goalkeeper West Islip, N.Y. • West Islip CAREER HONORS • Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (‘11) 2011: Joined the team midseason as a reserve goalkeeper ... did not appear in a game. High School: Competed in soccer and track & field at West Islip High School ... captained the soccer team. Personal: Daughter of Louis and Diane Calderone ... born Aug. 2, 1993 in Bethpage, N.Y. ... has two siblings, Nick and Victoria ... major is undeclared.

Year 2011 Total

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Senior • Midfielder Cutchogue, N.Y. • Mattituck

• Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (‘11)

2011: Did not appear in a game as a freshman. High School: Three-year varsity letterwinner at St. Francis High School in Sacramento, Calif. ... team was the SacJoaquin Section champions in both 2009 and 2010 ... played club soccer for the CA Rush ‘93 ... was a five-time team captain. Personal: Parents are Phil and Barb Bonotto ... born May 11, 1993 in Carmichael, Calif. ... has two siblings, Brett and Meredith ... majoring in civil engineering ... member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

Michaela Berman

TARYN BOUCHER

P 0 0

2011: Appeared in two games in her first collegiate season ... played 30 minutes against St. Bonaventure and 20 vs. Penn State ... attempted one shot. High School: Came to Bucknell from New Trier High School in Winnetka, Ill. ... played club soccer for Eclipse Select, the No. 2-ranked girls club team in the nation ... ODP state team member for six years ... part of a six-time Illinois State Cup championship team ... team was a three-time regional semifinalist and the 2009 Disney Showcase champs ... team was ranked No. 1 in the nation at one point. Personal: Parents are Mark and Kim Berman ... born June 30, 1993 in Chicago ... has two siblings, Sam and Leah ... major is undeclared.

MICHAELA BERMAN

GP-GS 0-0 0-0

Min 0:00 0:00

GA 0 0

GAA Svs — 0 — 0

Sv% Sho — 0 — 0

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CORINNE COLLINS Senior • Defender Orinda, Calif. • Miramonte

Year 2009 2010 2011 Total

GP-GS 1-0 16-13 16-16 33-29

G 0 0 0 0

A 0 0 0 0

P 0 0 0 0

Year 2011 Total

2011: Started all 16 games on defense ... part of a Bison defense that conceded the second-fewest goals (19) in team history ... attempted eight shots, including four on frame ... led the team in minutes played with 1,409 ... 2010: Opening day starter in back four ... played in total of 16 matches with 13 starts ... dealt with some nagging injuries but had a solid season ... started PL Tournament game vs. Lehigh ... 2009: Saw action in one contest during her freshman season (VCU). High School: Came to Bucknell from a strong soccer program at Miramonte High School in Orinda, Calif. ... captained the team as a senior and was named First Team All-Diablo Foothill Athletic League in 2008 ... team captured its third straight DFAL title ... won the 2008 North Coast Section crown ... also the team captain of the Lamorinda Soccer Club, United 90. Personal: Daughter of Tim Collins and Elizabeth Bunker ... born Aug. 24, 1991 in Salem, Mass. ... has two brothers, Tyler and Brett ... father played football at Bucknell from 1981-84 ... older brother, Tyler, played football Brown ... mother is also a Bucknell graduate ... majoring in psychology ... two-year member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

ALEX DEGARMO

Junior • Midfielder/Defender Laguna Beach, Calif. • Laguna Beach GP-GS 12-1 1-0 13-1

G 0 0 0

A 0 0 0

P 0 0 0

CAREER HONORS • Patriot League Academic Honor Roll ( ‘10, ‘11) 2011: Limited to one game appearance in an injury-plagued season ... played in Bucknell’s 2-0 win at Holy Cross ... 2010: Saw action in 12 games as a freshman, primarily as a reserve midfielder ... did make one start against Cornell ... High School: Played four years of varsity soccer and also competed in track and field at Laguna Beach High School ... played club soccer for Slammers FC, one of the top clubs in the country ... team was ranked No. 23 in the nation, No. 8 in the region and No. 5 in Southern California ... team defeated two state champions and a state finalist in 2009 ... in 2009 the team won the Surf Cup and Slammers FC Classic ... team was also a PDA Invitational Red Bull finalist and a West Coast Futbol Classic finalist. Personal: Daughter of Chuck and Roxanne Degarmo ... born Sept. 20, 1991 in Laguna Beach, Calif. ... has one brother, Sean ... father played football at Santa Monica College ... majoring in accounting ... made Patriot League Academic Honor Roll in 2010 and 2011.

GP-GS 16-3 16-3

G 1 1

A 0 0

P 2 2

CAREER HONORS

Year 2010 2011 Total

Sophomore • Midfielder Nazareth, Pa. • Nazareth

• Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (‘11)

• Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (‘10, ‘11)

CASSIE DENGER

2011: Enjoyed a strong rookie year for the Bison ... appeared in all 16 games, including three starts ... was in starting 11 on opening day against St. Bonaventure ... first collegiate goal came in a 2-1 loss to Saint Francis (Pa.) ... High School: A prolific scorer at Nazareth Area High School in Eastern Pennsylvania ... 2010 Express Times Player of the Year and a two-time all-area selection ... led her team to the 2008 and 2010 District XI titles as well as three straight conference titles ... pocketed over 40 career goals ... had 22 assists during her freshman season, and she scored the game-winning goal in the 2010 district championship game ... team became the first in school history to win a game at the state tournament ... 2010 EPYSA Union League Citizenship Award. Personal: Daughter of George and Tami Denger ... born March 14, 1993 in Abington, Pa. ... has a yonger sister, Elena ... father was an all-conference soccer player at Penn State-Hazelton ... major is undeclared ... member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

LIZ DWORNIK

Junior • Forward/Midfielder Endwell, N.Y. • Union Endicott Year 2010 2011 Total

GP-GS 17-8 16-12 33-20

G 1 1 2

A 0 1 1

P 2 3 5

CAREER HONORS • Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (‘11) 2011: Played in all 16 games with 12 starts ... produced a goal and an assist for three points ... scored Bucknell’s opening goal in a 2-1 win at UMBC ... one game later, assisted on Chelsey Garkowski’s goal in a 1-0 win at Cornell ... tied for team lead with 25 shot attempts ... 2010: Had a successful debut season, appearing in 17 matches with eight starts ... played forward and attacking midfield positions ... first career start came vs. Duquesne in fourth game of season ... first collegiate goal was the game-winner in 2-1 win over Iona ... ranked fifth on team with 21 shots taken. High School: Earned five varsity letters in soccer and four in track and field at Union Endicott High School ... led the team in goals in 2005, 2007 and 2008 and in points in 2005, 2007 and 2009 ... three-time team offensive MVP ... team captain as a senior ... NSCAA All-Region selection in 2007, 2008 and 2009 ... three-time NYSSWA All-State selection ... five-time all-conference honoree ... finished career with 67 goals, which is No. 2 in school history, and 36 assists ... team won four conference championships, four New York Section IV Class AA titles, one New York Class AA Regional title and was a state semifinalist in 2006 ... during her career the team went 85-6-6 with 77 shutouts and in 2009 set a state record with 18 consecutive shutouts ... played seven years (four with boys, three with girls) of club soccer at the premiere level for BC United Fusion ... also captained the track and field team and was named to the Southern Tier Athletic Conference All-Metro Division Team in 2008 ... ... recipient of the 2010 Lauren Miller Memorial Scholarship Award for track and field ... received her school’s Team Tiger Award in 2009. Personal: Parents are Ron and Isabel Dwornik ... born Apr. 13, 1992 in Binghamton, N.Y. ... has one older brother, Dan ... majoring in computer science and engineering ... 2011 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

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MEGHAN FITZPATRICK Senior • Co-Captain • Defender Verona, N.J. • Verona

Year 2009 2010 2011 Total

GP-GS 0-0 0-0 8-8 8-8

G 0 0 0 0

A 0 0 0 0

P 0 0 0 0

CAREER HONORS • Capital One Academic AllDistrict Team (‘11) • Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (’09, ‘10, ‘11)

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Chelsey Garkowski

BRIGIT FALCÓN Sophomore • Forward Fairport, N.Y. • Fairport

Year 2011 Total

GP-GS 13-1 13-1

G 1 1

A 0 0

P 2 2

CAREER HONORS • Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (‘11) 2011: Showed strong potential during rookie season ... appeared in 13 matches, including a start against Canisius ... first collegiate goal came at home vs. Marist ... High School: Two-year varsity co-captain and four-year starter at Fairport High School ... as a senior was named First Team All-Greater Rochester by the Democrat & Chronicle ... First Team All-Monroe County and Sixth Team All-State selection after producing 15 goals and 14 assists ... winner of her team’s “Spark Plug” Leadership Award ... led her team to the 2010 Section V Class AAA finals by scoring four goals in the sectional tournament ... as a sophomore, her team won sectional and regional championships and was a state finalist ... finished her career with 25 goals and 27 assists ... played club soccer with the Empire United Soccer Academy and was also a two-year captain of the New York West ODP team ... Empire United team won numerous tournaments, including the 2008 New York West State Cup title, and she was the team’s leading scorer. Personal: Daughter of George and Kate Falcón ... born May 29, 1993 in Rochester, N.Y. ... has one brother, Matthew ... is a Champion Level Irish Dancer and has competed in the national championships ... major is undeclared ... member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

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2011: After missing two-plus seasons due to injury, made a long-awaited debut in the back four at UMBC ... in first two games in lineup, team won road games over UMBC and Cornell ... played in eight matches before being sidelined with another injury late in the season ... played all 110 minutes in 0-0 draw with Mount St. Mary’s ... played full 90+ in five of eight appearances ... 2010: Did not play due to injury ... 2009: Did not see action in a regular-season match, but had a productive spring season. High School: Had an outstanding four-year career at Verona High School ... earned First Team All-Colonial Hills Conference honors in 2006, 2007 and 2008 ... two-time First Team All-Essex County selection ... also played club soccer for the Montclair Aristocats and helped that side win New Jersey Cup titles in 2003, 2006 and 2007 ... club captured the Super Y League national championship in 2006 and was a Region I semifinalist in 2008. Personal: Daughter of Michael and Karen Fitzpatrick ... born Nov. 24, 1990 in Montclair, N.J. ... has two younger sisters, Emily and Claire ... majoring in management ... three-time Patriot League Academic Honor Roll member ... in 2011 named to Capital One Academic All-District Team.

CHELSEY GARKOWSKI Junior • Forward Brick, N.J. • Brick Township

Year 2010 2011 Total

GP-GS 12-0 15-5 27-5

G 0 1 1

A 0 1 1

P 0 3 3

2011: A regular contributor up front ... played in 15 games with five starts ... made first career start in a win at UMBC ... had an assist in that game, then scored her first career goal one game later in a 1-0 win at Cornell ... season-high four shot attempts vs. Mount St. Mary’s ... 2010: Played in 12 games as a reserve forward in her debut season ... attempted five shots, three of them coming against Duquesne. High School: Competed in both soccer and track and field at Brick Township High School ... captained the soccer team and was voted team MVP ... first team all-county and all-division selection ... Third Team All-Shore selection ... also named third team all-county ... earned team’s Coaches’ Award ... played club soccer for TRSA Hurricanes. Personal: Parents are John Garkowski and Mia Cornacchio ... born June 2, 1992 in Point Pleasant, N.J. ... has one sister, Tierney ... majoring in biology.

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BRIDGET GILMARTIN

Junior • Defender Branchburg, N.J. • Mount St. Mary Acad. Year 2010 2011 Total

GP-GS 0-0 15-14 15-14

G 0 0 0

A 0 0 0

P 0 0 0

CAREER HONORS • Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (‘11) 2011: Made successful debut after an injury wiped out her freshman season ... when healthy was a very effective defender on a squad that allowed only 19 goals all season, second-fewest in program history ... played in 15 of the team’s 16 games, with 14 starts ... 2010: Did not play due to injury. High School: Four-year soccer letterwinner at Mount St. Mary Academy in Watchung, N.J. ... captained the team as a junior and senior ... four-time All-Skyland Conference ... All-Somerset County selection ... played club soccer for the PDA Fire, a New Jersey power that produced recent Bison all-stars Nicole Marotta and Lauren Stoller. Personal: Daughter of Matthew and Eileen Gilmartin ... born May 8, 1992 in Somerville, N.J. ... has two brothers, Sean and Bryan ... Sean is a 2010 Bucknell graduate ... Bryan plays soccer at Dickinson College ... interdepartmental major ... made 2011 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

SANDITA McDERMOTT

Senior • Co-Captain • Goalkeeper Rhinebeck, N.Y. • Red Hook CAREER HONORS • Second Team All-Patriot League (‘11) • Bucknell Defensive MVP (‘11) • 3x Patriot League Goalkeeper of Week (‘10, ‘11) • Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (‘09, ‘10, ‘11)

On Bucknell career charts ranks second in goals-against average (1.45), third in save percentage (.802) and fifth in shutouts (7) ... 2011: Enjoyed her best season to date, culminating in Second Team AllPatriot League and Team Defensive MVP honors ... posted 81 saves with only 16 goals against for a .835 save percentage and 1.14 GAA ... Year GP-GS Min GA GAA Svs Sv% Sho recorded four 2009 1-0 25:00 1 3.60 1 .500 0 clean sheets, coming against 2010 19-17 1569:31 29 1.66 104 .782 3 Cornell, Mount 2011 15-14 1263:02 16 1.14 81 .835 4 St. Mary’s, Holy Total 35-31 2857:33 46 1.45 186 .802 7 Cross and Lehigh ... ranked third in the Patriot League in save percentage and second in saves per game (5.4) ... 1.14 GAA ranks third on Bucknell’s single-season chart ... made seven or more saves in a game six times, including a career-high 14 stops against Marist ... named Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week on Oct. 24 after collecting 17 saves in wins over Lehigh and Lafayette ... became the third Bison keeper to earn all-conference honors ... 2010: Had a strong season in first year as Bucknell’s starting goalkeeper ... shared the job in the first four games of the season, then started the final 16 ... posted .782 save percentage and 1.66 GAA ... three of six wins came by shutout ... 104 total saves were second-most in Patriot League ... registered back-to-back double-figure save performances with career-high 13 against Rutgers and 12 against Binghamton ... recorded clean sheets against American, Navy and Colgate

Bridget Gilmartin

Sandita McDermott

in conference play ... also had wins against Holy Cross, Navy and Iona ... earned Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week honors after the Navy and Colgate games ... 2009: Saw action in one game as a rookie, playing 25 minutes against Towson ... made one save and allowed one goal. High School: Served as captain in two of her five varsity seasons at Red Hook High School, where she broke the program record for career shutouts ... second team all-conference selection as an eighth-grader, then she captured first team honors in each of the next four seasons ... also an all-section and all-state honoree and was named to the Poughkeepsie Journal’s all-star team three times ... five-time New York State All-Academic Team member ... helped Red Hook claim a pair of Mid-Hudson Athletic League titles as well as a Section IX championship in 2007 ... as a member of the Mamaroneck Panthers club team, she backstopped the squad to the 2008 Score at the Shore title in North Carolina ... helped the Middlepath X-treme win the Orange Classic in 2007. Personal: Daughter of Ed and Filka McDermott ... born May 20, 1991 in Kingston, N.Y. ... has three siblings: Marin McDermott, Donnie Pervizi and Tim Pervizi ... sister, Marin, plays soccer at Penn and was Honorable Mention All-Ivy League as a freshman in 2008 ... father played college soccer at Delaware Valley ... international relations and economics double-major ... earned spot on Patriot League Academic Honor Roll in each of first three seasons.

COURTNEY NELSON

Sophomore • Midfielder/Defender Phoenix, Ariz. • Horizon Community Learning Center Year 2011 Total

GP-GS 15-14 15-14

G 0 0

A 1 1

P 1 1

CAREER HONORS • Bucknell Rookie of Year (‘11) • Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (‘11) 2011: One of the Patriot League’s top newcomers ... earned Bucknell team Rookie of the Year Award ... played in 15 matches with 14 starts as a freshman ... bulk of action came at fullback, but moved up to outside midfield late in season ... assisted on Kayla Yee’s tying goal in the second half of what later became a 2-1 overtime win over Lafayette. High School: Graduated in 2011 from the Horizon Community Learning Center in Phoenix ... in 2009 was a starter on her school’s varsity co-ed team, and a year later was the captain and leading scorer on the school’s first girls’ soccer team ... all-region selection ... as a senior helped her team to the state playoffs for the first time ... played club soccer for the Arsenal 94 Premier Girls, the fourth-ranked team in the state of Arizona ... also earned a spot on the Arizona ODP team in 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2009 ... began playing soccer at age 4 ... has a purple belt in karate ... ranked 10th in her high school class with a 4.66 GPA. Personal: Parents are Bruce and Jaclynn Nelson ... born Aug. 17, 1993 in Mesa, Ariz. ... has two brothers, Ryan and Christopher ... neuroscience major ... member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

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EVELYN NICINSKI

Sophomore • Midfielder New City, N.Y. • Clarkstown North Year 2011 Total

GP-GS 12-11 12-11

G 1 1

A 0 0

P 2 2

CAREER HONORS • Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (‘11) Has been a member of Polish U-19 National Team since 2009 ... helped lead team into second round of UEFA European U-19 Women’s Championship last year ... scored goals in wins over Estonia and Cyprus in first-round qualifying ... 2011: Enjoyed a strong rookie season with the Bison ... played in 12 matches, starting 11 at central midfield ... missed about two weeks of the season while competing with the Polish U-19 national team at the European qualifier in Estonia ... first collegiate goal was a huge one, coming in the 14th minute of a 1-0 Patriot League win over Lehigh ... played the full 90+ minutes in seven her 12 appearances. High School: A three-year starter at Clarkstown North High School ... first team all-section pick in 2009 ... also an all-county and two-time all-league selection ... her team’s leading scorer in both 2008 and 2009. Personal: Parents are Dariusz and Jolanta Nicinski ... born Jan. 14, 1993 in Brooklyn, N.Y. ... brother, Daniel, plays soccer at Sacred Heart ... undeclared major ... earned spot on Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

COREY TIPTON

Junior • Midfielder Loveland, Ohio • Cincinnati Country Day Year 2010 2011 Total

GP-GS 7-0 4-0 11-0

G 0 0 0

A 0 0 0

P 0 0 0

2011: Saw action in four matches: St. Bonaventure, Buffalo, Mount St. Mary’s and Holy Cross ... 2010: Appeared in seven games as a reserve midfielder ... made collegiate debut in 1-0 win over Ohio. High School: Lettered in both soccer and track and field at Cincinnati Country Day School ... freshman and sophomore team MVP in soccer ... elected team captain as a freshman, sophomore and senior ... Cincinnati Enquirer All-Star ... first team All-Miami Valley Conference ... all-city as a junior and senior ... selected to play in 2009 senior all-star game ... Academic All-Southwest Team as a junior ... helped lead her team to 25 wins over her last two seasons, including MVC and sectional titles ... played club soccer for the Cincinnati Soccer Alliance (CSA) U-18 Elite Panthers. Personal: Parents are William and Laurel Tipton ... born March 9, 1992 in Cincinnati ... has two sisters, Hillary and Claire ... mother played college field hockey ... majoring in political science ... competed with the Bucknell track & field team last year, running the 1,500 and 3,000 meters.

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EMILY TROSCH

Senior • Midfielder/Forward Reisterstown, Md. • McDonogh Year 2009 2010 2011 Total

GP-GS 6-0 9-0 5-0 20-0

G 0 0 0 0

A 0 0 0 0

P 0 0 0 0

CAREER HONORS • Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (’09, ‘10, ‘11) 2011: Played in five matches off the bench ... appearances came vs. Buffalo, Cornell, Saint Francis (Pa.), Marist and Holy Cross ... 2010: Saw action in nine games off the bench, including Patriot League appearances against Lehigh, Army and Navy ... 2009: Appeared in six games as a reserve attacking midfielder ... team was 5-1 in her appearances. High School: Captained the soccer team at McDonogh School, located in the Baltimore suburb of Owings Mills ... 2008 IAAM Conference All-Star ... played club soccer with the Baltimore Bays ... also a two-year captain of the McDonogh softball team as well as a member of the track team. Personal: Parents are Richard and Janet Trosch ... born Aug. 7, 1990 in Baltimore ... has a sister, Lauren, and brother, Jeff ... Lauren was a member of the Bucknell Class of 2010 and was an outfielder on the Bison’s Patriot League championship softball team ... Jeff was a member of the track & field team at Connecticut College ... majoring in psychology ... named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll in each of first three years at Bucknell.

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JENNA TRYON

Senior • Midfielder/Defender Fairfax Station, Va. • South County Year 2009 2010 2011 Total

GP-GS 13-0 7-1 11-3 31-4

G 1 0 0 1

A 0 0 1 1

P 2 0 1 3

Year 2009 2010 2011 Total

CAREER HONORS

G 1 1 2 4

A 3 0 0 3

P 5 2 4 11

• 2009 Team Rookie of the Year • Patriot League All-Tournament Team (‘09) • Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (‘10, ‘11) 2011: Enjoyed another strong season, despite missing five games with a midseason injury ... tied for team lead with two goals, both of which led to Bison victories ... scored in the 89th minute to give Bucknell a 2-1 win at UMBC ... scored equalizer against Lafayette 20 seconds into the second half, and Bucknell would go on to win in overtime ... attempted 14 shots, with a high of four against UMBC ... 2010: Got off to a very strong start in 2010 but suffered a knee injury against Louisville in the third game of the season and missed the entire month of September ... lone goal of the season came in opener at St. Bonaventure ... goal gave Bison a 2-1 lead in 67th minute ... returned in time for Patriot League play and saw action in all seven PL regular-season games and the PL Tournament gave vs. Lehigh ... 2009: Enjoyed a terrific rookie season for the Bison ... earned a starting job right away and was a steady force at central midfield ... offensively produced a goal and three assists ... goal came against Saint Francis (Pa.), tying the game in the 41st minute of what ultimately became a 2-1 win ... assists came in wins against UMBC, Cornell and Navy ... had a strong game against American in the Patriot League Tournament semifinals and was named to the All-Tournament Team. High School: Earned four varsity letters in both soccer and basketball at Heritage High School in Littleton, Colo. ... named the team’s offensive MVP in 2008 ... earned honorable mention all-state honors ... also a two-time all-league pick, earning first team honors in 2008 and second team accolades in 2007 ... played club soccer for the Riverside Renegades 90-91, a team that competed in the 2008 Far West Regionals in Hawaii ... captained Heritage’s basketball and soccer teams. Personal: Daughter of Wendy Yee ... born Jan. 4, 1991 in Aurora, Colo. ... has one sister, Allison ... majoring in civil engineering ... earned a spot on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll in 2010 and 2011.

Jenna Tryon

GP-GS 19-18 11-5 11-10 41-33

CAREER HONORS

• Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (’09, ‘10, ‘11) 2011: Played in 11 matches and made three starts on defense ... all three starts came in Patriot League play, against Holy Cross, Army and American ... assisted on Kayla Yee’s 89th-minute game-winner in 2-1 victory at UMBC ... 2010: Appeared in seven games as a reserve, playing both outside midfield and back ... first career start came in the back four against Mount St. Mary’s ... 2009: Saw considerable action as a freshman midfielder, appearing in 13 contests ... her lone goal was a big one, coming with 2:46 remaining in a 1-0 road win over Iona ... the goal came on a header off a corner kick. High School: Was an outstanding cross country and track and field athlete at South County Secondary School in Virginia ... completed her first year with the soccer team in 2008 ... was a regional qualifier in cross country and a regional placewinner in the 400-meter dash and 4x400-meter relay in track ... played club soccer with the BRYC Blue Thunder, which reached the Virginia State Cup final four in four straight years. Personal: Parents are Michael and Heidi Tryon ... born May 10, 1991 in Alexandria, Va. ... has two sisters: Alissa and Sarah ... father played baseball at Catholic University and later in the Minnesota Twins organization ... mother was on the track team at Catholic ... sister, Sarah, played soccer at Mary Washington from 2007-10 ... grandfather was a track & field athlete at Ohio State ... majoring in biology ... three-time member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

KAYLA YEE

Senior • Co-Captain • Forward/Midfielder Centennial, Colo. • Heritage

JESSIE ASHWORTH Freshman • Goalkeeper Richmond, Va. • Godwin

High School: Four-year varsity starter and two-year captain at Godwin High School ... helped lead her team to the state finals in 2009 ... All-Colonial District, Academic All-District, All-Metro Richmond and Honorable Mention AllCentral Region selection ... played club soccer for the Richmond Strikers Elite in the ECNL ... also competed in indoor track and field for one season. Personal: Daughter of Neil and Marlene Ashworth ... born Nov. 5, 1993 in Richmond, Va. ... has one brother, Jared, who played football at Sewanee.

Kayla Yee

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NEWCOMERS

LAUREN DANDIE Freshman • Defender Fullerton, Calif. • Troy

High School: Four-year starter and twoyear captain for Troy High School ... helped the team to its first CIF championship ... four-time first team all-league selection ... two-time All-CIF and All-Orange County selection ... named both offensive and defensive team MVP as well as the Freeway League Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year ... recipient of the City of Fullerton Mayor’s Award ... four-time scholar-athlete selection ... Troy HS Female Athlete of the Year ... in club soccer, played six years with Slammers FC and two with Beach FC ... two-year captain with Beach FC ... part of teams that won two Surf Cup championships, two FWRL titles, two Coast Soccer League titles and a League Cup. Personal: Parents are Kent and Darlene Dandie ... born Oct. 7, 1993 in Orange, Calif. ... has a sister, Kristy.

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MADISON LOOS

Freshman • Midfielder Centennial, Colo. • Eaglecrest High School: Two-year captain at Eaglecrest High School, where she broke the program record for career assists as a junior and came within one of the goal-scoring record as well ... three-time all-city and all-conference selection ... academic all-state selection ... broke state record in the 440-meter run ... also earned two varsity letters in basketball ... played club soccer for the Colorado Storm, which she helped lead to three league championships ... four-year Colorado ODP participant ... also worked out at the U.S. National Soccer Training Center in 2010-11. Personal: Daughter of John and Gail Loos ... born Feb. 16, 1994 in Denver ... has a brother, Tyler.

ALEX ROSEN

Freshman • Defender Manhattan Beach, Calif. • Mira Costa

High School: Competed in both soccer and wrestling at Mira Costa High School ... as a defender, helped lead her soccer team to a Bay League championship ... Southern California ODP participant ... captained her club team to a Surf Club title and a second-place finish in the SCDSL, which is part of the Southern California Premier League ... co-captain of her high school wrestling team ... took second place at the Western Girls Wrestling Championship and fourth at the Long Beach Poly Coed Wrestling Championship. Personal: Parents are Kevin and Linda Rosen ... born Feb. 24, 1994 in Torrance, Calif. ... has two younger siblings: Nicole and Kyle.

DEVAN SCHULTE

Freshman • Midfielder Wyckoff, N.J. • Ramapo

High School: Came back strong from a knee injury to captain Ramapo High School to the 2011 Bergen County finals and the state sectional finals ... four-year varsity letterwinner ... all-league selection in 2009 ... in 2010 her team won the sectional title and made it to the state semifinals ... played club soccer for the ECNL World Class FC and was part of championship teams at the 2009 Orange Classic and the 2010 Disney Showcase. Personal: Daughter of Scott and Dana Schulte ... born Feb. 2, 1994 in Ridgewood, N.J. ... has two siblings: Taylor and Logan ... Taylor plays on the women’s soccer team at Johns Hopkins ... has a strong Bucknell connection, as her father, Bucknell Athletics Hall-of-Famer Scott Schulte ‘81, was an All-America water polo player for the Bison and later played with the U.S. National Team ... mother, Dana, also graduated from Bucknell in 1981.

DANIELLE PICCIRILLI Freshman • Forward/Midfielder Davidsonville, Md. • South River

High School: Four-year letterwinner at South River High School ... only freshman to make the varsity squad ... helped lead her squad to two county championships and a regional title ... two-time all-county selection ... named to the all-state team in 2011, when she served as team captain ... also played club soccer for the Freestate Fury, one of the top programs in the state. Personal: Daughter of Vincent and Diane Piccirilli ... born June 11, 1994 in Cheverly, Md. ... has three siblings: Brandon, Tarah and Elisa ... cousin, Chris Piccirilli, plays lacrosse at Villanova.

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2011 REVIEW

2011 STATISTICS Overall: 5-10-1 Patriot League: 3-4-0 Home: 2-4-0 Away: 3-5-1 Neutral: 0-1-0

## 5 17 All-Patriot League 19 First Team 21 Tara Cort - M 6 25 Second Team 10 Sandita McDermott - GK 20 NSCAA Scholar All-East Region 29 Tara Cort (2nd Team) 23 9 Capital One Academic All-District 8 Tara Cort (2nd Team) 13 Megan DeGennaro (2nd Team) 22 Meghan Fitzpatrick (2nd Team) 24 18 Patriot League All-Academic Team Tara Cort 16 Megan DeGennaro 15 14 Patriot League Player of the Week 11 Sandita McDermott - GK (10/24) 7 4 Bucknell Senior Awards 2 Casey Crowley (Pangburn Award) 1 NSCAA Team Academic Award 16th Year in a Row (3.54 Team GPA) Team Awards ## Megan DeGennaro (Offensive MVP) 16 Sandita McDermott (Defensive MVP) 1 Courtney Nelson (Rookie of the Year) TM Tara Cort (Coaches Award) Casey Crowley (Coaches Award) Sadie Canter (Gibbons-Crane Award)

AWARD WINNERS

Name Megan DeGennaro Taryn Boucher Kayla Yee Liz Dwornik Chelsey Garkowski Cassie Denger Evelyn Nicinski Brigit Falcón Tara Cort Courtney Nelson Jenna Tryon Corinne Collins Victoria Matthews Meghan Fitzpatrick Sadie Canter Michaela Berman Sandita McDermott Emily Trosch Bridget Gilmartin Alex Degarmo Courtney Doud Corey Tipton Casey Crowley Colleen Garrehy Total............... Opponents...........

GP-GS 16-15 15-10 11-10 16-12 15-5 16-3 12-11 13-1 16-16 15-14 11-3 16-16 12-0 8-8 14-6 2-0 15-14 5-0 15-14 1-0 6-1 4-0 15-15 4-2 16 16

G 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 19

A Pts 4 6 1 5 0 4 1 3 1 3 0 2 0 2 0 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 31 18 56

Name GP-GS Minutes Sandita McDermott 15-14 1263:02 Colleen Garrehy 4-2 218:45 TEAM 0:00 Total............... 16 1481:47 Opponents........... 16 1481:47

GA 16 3 0 19 10

Sh 25 23 14 25 17 16 15 5 14 9 2 8 7 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 186 242

Shot% .040 .087 .143 .040 .059 .062 .067 .200 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .054 .079

Avg Saves 1.14 81 1.23 14 0.00 3 1.15 98 0.61 74

2011 RESULTS AUGUST 19 26 28

ST. BONAVENTURE at Buffalo at Canisius

SEPTEMBER 4 9 17 20 23 27

at UMBC at Cornell SAINT FRANCIS (Pa.) PENN STATE MARIST at Mount St. Mary’s

OCTOBER 1 7 9 16 21 23 30

SOG 14 11 7 10 11 8 6 2 3 4 1 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 84 117

Pct .835 .824 — .838 .881

SOG% .560 .478 .500 .400 .647 .500 .400 .400 .214 .444 .500 .500 .286 .250 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .452 .483

W 4 1 0 5 10

GW PK-AT 1 0-0 1 0-0 1 0-0 0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 5 0-0 10 0-1

L 8 2 0 10 5

T 1 0 0 1 1

Sho 4 0 0 4 9

PL STANDINGS Patriot League W L T Pts. 0-1 L Team 4 1 2 14 0-1 L Colgate 4 2 1 13 0-1 L Lafayette Navy 4 2 1 13 Army 3 1 3 12 3 4 0 9 2-1 W Bucknell Lehigh 2 3 1 7 1-0 W American 2 4 1 7 1-2 L Holy Cross 0 5 1 1 0-4 L (2OT) 1-2 L PATRIOT LEAGUE TOURNAMENT: (2OT) 0-0 T Semifinals:

Overall W L T 11 6 2 9 6 2 13 6 3 12 3 5 5 10 1 6 9 2 6 11 2 2 12 3

Pct .632 .588 .659 .725 .344 .412 .368 .206

#4 Army 2, #1 Colgate 0 #3 Navy 3, #2 Lafayette 2

at Colgate* at Holy Cross* at Army* at American* LEHIGH* LAFAYETTE* vs. Navy#*

0-3 L 2-0 W 0-1 L 0-1 L 1-0 W (OT) 2-1 W 0-1 L

Championship: Army 2, Navy 0 NCAA TOURNAMENT: #4 Penn State 1, Army 0

PATRIOT LEAGUE AWARDS Home games in BOLD CAPS at Emmitt Field * Patriot League contest # at Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa.

Tara Cort

Offensive Player of the Year: Jillian Kinter, Colgate Defensive Player of the Year: Molly McGuigan, Army Goalkeeper of the Year: Lauren Smedley, Lafayette Rookie of the Year: Jenna Raepple, Colgate Coach of the Year: Mick Statham, Lafayette

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HISTORY All-Patriot League 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Lisa Gibbons Jen Giordano Lisa Gibbons Heather Andrews Jen Giordano Lisa Gibbons Leigh Raymont Heather Andrews Liz Woodrow Katie Fink Kerry McDonnell Leigh Raymont Amy Riviere Becky Snover Karen Spall Sarah Stopper Katie Fink Katie McElligott Liz Woodrow Liz Woodrow Katie McElligott Amy Riviere Katie McElligott Lindsay Slomer Katie McElligott Kelly Irvin Meredith Barnes Kristie Simon Tara Utchel Karla Killian Savannah Rennels Lindsay Slomer Tara Utchel Tara Utchel Meaghan Ferris Meaghan Ferris Krista Lee Gentile Jennifer Margolis Jennifer Margolis Krista Lee Gentile Krista Lee Gentile Nicole Marotta Jennifer Margolis Jennifer Dervarics Shannon Curd Lauren Stoller Jennifer Dervarics Kelliann Doherty Nicole Marotta Kathryn Sutton Krista Lee Gentile Lauren Stoller Jennifer Dervarics Caitlin Holtz Nicole Marotta Christa Matlack Christa Matlack Amanda Citron Kelliann Doherty Caitlin Holtz Kathryn Sutton Caitlin Holtz Christa Matlack Kelliann Doherty Kelsey Johnson Tara Cort Sandita McDermott

1st Team 1st Team 1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 1st Team 1st Team 2nd Team 1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 1st Team 1st Team 2nd Team 1st Team 1st Team 2nd Team 1st Team 1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 1st Team 2nd Team 1st Team 1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 1st Team 1st Team 1st Team 1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 1st Team 1st Team 1st Team 1st Team 1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 1st Team 1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 1st Team 2nd Team

Jennifer Margolis ‘07

Christa Matlack ‘11

PL Offensive Player of the Year

CoSIDA Academic All-America

1993 2007 2008 2009 2010

1994 Joanne Crane 2006 Shannon Curd

Lisa Gibbons Jennifer Dervarics Jennifer Dervarics Christa Matlack Christa Matlack

2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

2006 Nicole Marotta

PL Rookie of the Year 1991 1995 1999 2001

Lisa Gibbons Katie Fink Tara Utchel Ashley Dincher

PL Coach of the Year 1995 Toby Lovecchio 2000 Chrissy Findlay 2001 Chrissy Findlay

PL Tournament MVP

Lauren Schwarz Kerry Fitz-Patrick Shannon Curd Kerry Fitz-Patrick Shannon Curd Jennifer Mrozek Katie Dry Chelsea Brinkman Lauren Stoller Chelsea Brinkman Jennifer Dervarics Lauren Stoller Lauren Stoller Christa Matlack Amanda Citron Tara Cort Megan DeGennaro Meghan Fitzpatrick

1st Team 2nd Team 1st Team 1st Team 1st Team 1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 1st Team 1st Team 1st Team 1st Team 1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team

NSCAA Scholar All-American

2001 Lauren Schwarz 2005 Shannon Curd

2009 Christa Matlack 2010 Christa Matlack

PL All Tournament Team 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

3rd Team 3rd Team

CoSIDA Academic All-District

PL Defensive Player of the Year

3rd Team 2nd Team

NSCAA Scholar All-East Region

Shannon Curd, Krista Lee Gentile Jennifer Dervarics, Molly Linhart, Chelsea McGorry Amanda Citron, Nicole Marotta Amanda Citron, Kayla Yee Amanda Citron, Brooke Stokes

PL Scholar-Athlete of the Year 1990 Christina Baselga 1994 Joanne Crane 2006 Shannon Curd

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Shannon Curd Nicole Marotta Jennifer Dervarics Nicole Marotta Christa Matlack Christa Matlack Kelsey Johnson Amanda Citron Tara Cort

2nd Team 3rd Team 1st Team 3rd Team 1st Team 1st Team 2nd Team 3rd Team 2nd Team

NSCAA All-Region 1994 1996 2000 2001 2006 2008 2009

Lisa Gibbons Sarah Stopper Kristie Simon Savannah Rennels Nicole Marotta Jennifer Dervarics Christa Matlack

1st Team All-Fr. All-Fr. 3rd Team 3rd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team

Captains Roster 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Amanda Head, Shannon Smith Kim Fekel, Stephanie Porcaro Julie Cooling, Joanne Crane, Jen Giordano Joanne Crane, Lisa Gibbons, Kerry McDonnell Amy Green, Kerry McDonnell, Becky Snover Amy Green, Becky Snover, Karen Spall Katie Fink, Amy Riviere, Karen Spall Dana Rofey, Katie Senderowitz, Sarah Stopper Anna Hall, Katie Senderowitz, Sarah Stopper Ali Chandler, Kristen Erb, Anna Hall Ali Chandler, Anna Hall, Tara Utchel Lauren Schwarz, Abbey Seaboyer, Tara Utchel Annie Greenspun, Abbey Seaboyer Ashley Dincher, Michelle Santonacita Shannon Curd, Meaghan Ferris, Lexi Shore Shannon Curd Krista Lee Gentile, Nicole Marotta Kelly Boswell, Jennifer Dervarics, Nicole Marotta Amanda Citron, Molly Linhart, Lauren Stoller Amanda Citron, Brooke Stokes Tara Cort, Casey Crowley

TEAM RECORDS Most goals, game 1992 (vs. Mt. St. Mary’s)

Most ties 2003, 2008

Most goals, season 1994

Most losses 1992, 1997, 1998

Most assists, game 1992 (vs. Mt. St. Mary’s)

Most consecutive wins 2006

Highest save percentage 1995

.877

Most assists, season 1994

Longest unbeaten streak 2006

Best winning percentage 2006 (12-5-1)

.694

Most total points, game 1992 (vs. Mt. St. Mary’s)

Most overtime games 2000

Most consecutive games scoring 1994-95

Most shutouts 2008

8 Most shutouts against 1992

Most consecutive shutouts 2002

4 Most goals against 1997 (19 games)

Most total points, season 1994 Most wins 1994, 2001, 2006

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208 12

3 12

Best goals against average 2006 Most consecutive shutout minutes 2002

0.99 446:26

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HISTORY

Single Season Leaders Points 1. Lisa Gibbons, 1994 2. Lisa Gibbons, 1993 3. Lisa Gibbons, 1992 Lisa Gibbons, 1991 5. Jennifer Dervarics, 2008 Jennifer Dervarics, 2007 7. Jennifer Margolis, 2005 Liz Woodrow, 1997 9. Krista Lee Gentile, 2005 10. Liz Woodrow, 1995 Kerry McDonnell, 1994 Goals 1. Lisa Gibbons, 1993 2. Lisa Gibbons, 1994 3. Lisa Gibbons, 1991 4. Jennifer Margolis, 2005 5. Jennifer Dervarics, 2008 Jennifer Dervarics, 2007 Savannah Rennels, 2001 Liz Woodrow, 1997 Kerry McDonnell, 1994 Lisa Gibbons, 1992 Assists 1. Lisa Gibbons, 1994 2. Caitlin Holtz, 2008 Lisa Gibbons, 1992 4. Tara Utchel, 2000 Leigh Raymont, 1994 Liz Woodrow, 1994 Kerry McDonnell, 1993 8. Eight tied with Wins 1. Katie Dry, 2006 Laurie Purse, 2001 3. Kathryn Sutton, 2008 4. Kathryn Sutton, 2007 Becky Snover, 1995 Becky Snover, 1994 Shutouts 1. Kathryn Sutton, 2008 2. Katie Dry, 2006 Becky Snover, 1995 4. Seven tied with Goals against average* 1. Katie Dry, 2006 2. Kathryn Sutton, 2008 3. Sandita McDermott, 2011 4. Kristen Coates, 1994 5. Becky Snover, 1995

Career Leaders 57 46 32 32 30 30 29 29 28 26 26 20 19 15 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 19 8 8 7 7 7 7 6 12 12 11 10 10 10 8 5 5 4

0.90 1.06 1.14 1.29 1.30

Saves 1. Kim Fekel, 1992 2. Dana Rofey, 1997 Becky Snover, 1995 4. Kim Fekel, 1991 5. Dana Rofey, 1998

198 164 164 136 125

Save Percentage* 1. Becky Snover, 1995 2. Becky Snover, 1993 3. Kim Fekel, 1991 4. Kristen Coates, 1994 5. Becky Snover, 1994

.877 .861 .845 .843 .837

Points 1. Lisa Gibbons, 1991-94 2. Liz Woodrow, 1994-97 3. Jennifer Dervarics, 2005-08 4. Krista Lee Gentile, 2004-07 5. Christa Matlack, 2007-10 6. Kerry McDonnell, 1992-95 7. Jennifer Margolis, 2003-06 8. Katie McElligott, 1996-00 9. Leigh Raymont, 1994-97 10. Kelliann Doherty, 2007-10 Savannah Rennels, 2000-01 Amy Riviere, 1994-97 Goals 1. Lisa Gibbons, 1991-94 2. Liz Woodrow, 1994-97 3. Jennifer Dervarics, 2005-08 4. Krista Lee Gentile, 2004-07 5. Christa Matlack, 2007-10 6. Kerry McDonnell, 1992-95 7. Jennifer Margolis, 2003-06 8. Katie McElligott, 1996-00 9. Savannah Rennels, 2000-01 Leigh Raymont, 1994-97 Assists 1. Lisa Gibbons, 1991-94 2. Liz Woodrow, 1994-97 3. Jennifer Dervarics, 2005-08 4. Caitlin Holtz, 2007-10 5. Kerry McDonnell, 1992-95 6. Krista Lee Gentile, 2004-07 7. Christa Matlack, 2007-10 Tara Utchel, 1999-2002 Joanne Crane, 1991-94 10. Leigh Raymont, 1994-97 Amy Riviere, 1994-97 Game Winning Goals 1. Lisa Gibbons, 1991-94 2. Krista Lee Gentile, 2004-07 3. Jennifer Margolis, 2003-06 4. Christa Matlack, 2007-10 Liz Woodrow, 1994-97

167 100 91 83 78 76 67 55 54 44 44 44 66 39 36 34 32 30 28 26 21 21 35 22 19 17 16 15 14 14 14 12 12 15 14 13 10 10

Krista Lee Gentile ‘08 Saves 1. Becky Snover, 1993-96 2. Kim Fekel, 1990-92 3. Laurie Purse, 1999-2002 4. Dana Rofey, 1996-98 5. Kathryn Sutton, 2006-09

456 411 369 306 243

Save Percentage* 1. Becky Snover, 1993-96 .849 2. Kim Fekel, 1990-92 .835 3. Sandita McDermott, 2009-pres. .802 4. Kathryn Sutton, 2006-09 .781 Dana Rofey, 1996-98 .781 Shutouts 1. Kathryn Sutton, 2006-09 15 2. Becky Snover, 1993-96 12.5 3. Laurie Purse, 1999-2002 12 4. Katie Dry, 2003-06 9 5. Sandita McDermott, 2009-pres. 7

Points in a Game 1. Lisa Gibbons 9 (4g, 1a) 1991 vs. Bloomsburg 2. Lisa Gibbons 8 (3g, 2a) 1992 at Mount St. Mary’s Lisa Gibbons 8 (4g) 1993 at Lehigh Lisa Gibbons 8 (4g) 1993 at Robert Morris Kerry McDonnell 8 (4g) 1994 vs. Scranton Lisa Gibbons 8 (2g, 4a) 1994 vs. Lycoming Lisa Gibbons 8 (3g, 2a) 1994 vs. Robert Morris 8. Lisa Gibbons 7 (3g, 1a) 1991 at Lafayette Liz Woodrow 7 (3g, 1a) 1997 at Scranton Jennifer Dervarics 7 (3g, 1a) 2007 at Holy Cross Consecutive games with at least 1g Lisa Gibbons, 1993 Most goals in a game Lisa Gibbons vs. Bloomsburg, 1991 at Lehigh, 1993 at Robert Morris, 1993 Kerry McDonnell vs. Scranton, 1994 3-goal games in a season Lisa Gibbons, 1993

7 4

Most assists in a game Lisa Gibbons 4 vs. Lycoming, 1994 Most saves in a game Becky Snover 23 vs. Fairfield, 1993

ALL-TIME RESULTS

Year Overall Record (Pct.) PL Record (Pct.) Place 1990 1-7-0 (.125) -- N/A 1991 7-9-0 (.438) 2-3-0 (.400) 4th 1992 6-12-1 (.342) 1-4-0 (.200) 4th 1993 8-9-1 (.472) 3-3-0 (.500) 3rd Career 3+ Goal Games 1994 12-6-1 (.658) 4-3-0 (.571) 4th 1. Lisa Gibbons 11 1995 10-6-1 (.618) 6-0-0 (1.000) 1st 2. Kerry McDonnell 3 1996 8-8-2 (.500) 3-2-1 (.583) 3rd Elizabeth Woodrow 3 1997 7-12-0 (.368) 2-4-0 (.333) 4th 4. Savannah Rennels 1 1998 7-12-0 (.368) 2-4-0 (.333) 5th Krista Lee Gentile 1 1999 8-8-1 (.500) 3-3-0 (.500) 5th Jennifer Dervarics 1 2000 8-9-1 (.472) 3-2-1 (.583) 3rd 2001 12-7-0 (.632) 4-3-0 (.571) 3rd^ Wins 2002 6-9-2 (.412) 1-5-1 (.214) 7th 1. Katie Dry, 2003-06 30 2003 7-6-3 (.531) 2-3-2 (.428) 5th Laurie Purse, 1999-2002 30 2004 7-8-1 (.469) 2-4-1 (.357) 6th Becky Snover, 1993-96 30 2005 11-9-1 (.548) 4-3-0 (.571) 4th^ 4. Kathryn Sutton, 2006-09 29 2006 12-5-1 (.694) 6-1-0 (.857) 1st* 5. Dana Rofey, 1996-98 15 2007 11-8-1 (.575) 5-1-1 (.786) 1st 2008 11-6-3 (.625) 5-2-0 (.714) 2nd 2009 10-8-1 (.553) 5-2-0 (.714) T2nd Goals Against Average* 7-13-0 (.350) 5-2-0 (.714) 2nd 1. Kathryn Sutton, 2006-09 1.27 2010 5-10-1 (.344) 3-4-0 (.429) 5th 2. Sandita McDermott, 2009-pres. 1.45 2011 176-177-21 (.499) 68-54-7 (.554) 3. Katie Dry, 2003-06 1.46 Totals 4. Samantha Hecht, 2002-05 1.52 ^ Patriot League Champion/NCAA Tournament Participant 5. Becky Snover, 1993-96 1.53 * Regular Season Co-Champion

* - Minimums for goalkeeping leaders set at 500 minutes for single season and 1,000 minutes for career. Bold indicates current student-athlete.

Single Game Records

Coach Toby Lovecchio Toby Lovecchio Toby Lovecchio Toby Lovecchio Toby Lovecchio Toby Lovecchio Toby Lovecchio Chrissy Findlay Chrissy Findlay Chrissy Findlay Chrissy Findlay Chrissy Findlay Chrissy Findlay Chrissy Findlay Chrissy Findlay Ben Landis Ben Landis Ben Landis Ben Landis Ben Landis Ben Landis Ben Landis

ALL-TIME COACHES LOG

Head Coach Years Seasons Record (Pct.) Toby Lovecchio 1990-96 7 52-57-6 (.478) Chrissy Findlay 1997-2004 8 62-71-8 (.468) Ben Landis 2005-Present 7 67-59-8 (.530) Totals 22 181-187-22 (.492)

PL Record (Pct.) 19-15-1 (.557) 19-28-5 (.413) 33-15-1 (.684) 71-58-7 (.548)

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PL CHAMPIONSHIPS/ALUMNI

PATRIOT LEAGUE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS 2001 Champions

2005 Champions

The 2001 Bucknell women’s soccer team defeated American and Navy on its way to winning the Patriot League Championship and earning a berth in the NCAA Tournament. The third-seeded Bison downed the top-seeded Mids 2-1 in overtime to claim its first-ever Patriot League title. Lauren Schwarz scored the game-winning goal on a penalty kick 3:07 into overtime. Bucknell fell to seventh-ranked Penn State 3-1 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Bison finished the season with a 12-7-0 record and were led in scoring by Savannah Rennels, who tallied 12 goals and one assist. She and Lindsay Slomer were named to the All-Patriot League First Team. Tara Utchel landed a spot on the all-league second team, while freshman Ashley Dincher garnered Patriot League Co-Rookie of the Year honors. Chrissy Findlay was named Coach of the Year.

In 2005, the Bucknell women’s soccer team upset Lehigh and Army to become the first No. 4 seed in Patriot League history to win the postseason tournament. The Bison downed the Black Knights by a 3-1 margin in the championship game after advancing past No. 1 seed Lehigh in the semifinal round with a thrilling 6-5 decision in penalty kicks after playing to a 1-1 draw with the Mountain Hawks. Shannon Curd was named Patriot League Tournament MVP . Bucknell faced Penn State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament and fell by the score of 6-0. The Bison ended 2005 with a record of 11-9-1, 4-3-0 in the Patriot League. Jennifer Margolis led the team in scoring with 13 goals and three assists for 29 points. Margolis represented the Orange and Blue on the All-Patriot League First Team while Krista Lee Gentile was named to the all-league second team.

LIFE AFTER BUCKNELL

TOPS IN SALARY POTENTIAL

According to a Bucknell Career Development Center survey of the Class of 2011, 94 percent of the respondents were either employed or attending graduate school six months after graduation. Of Bucknell’s 838 graduates in that class, 812 (97 percent) responded to the survey. Of that portion of the class, 71 percent were employed, 18 percent were enrolled in graduate school, three percent were both employed and in graduate school part-time, and three percent were still seeking employment. Of those attending graduate school, 16 percent are pursuing degrees in social sciences and the humanities, 14 percent are in medical school, nine percent are studying science, 13 percent are in law school and 15 percent are pursuing advanced degrees in engineering. The mean salary for the 2011 graduates responding to the survey was $48,552 and was highest for engineers. The mean salary for a graduate with a bachelor of science degree in engineering was $56,882, and the mean salary for a graduate with a bachelor of science degree in business administration was $50,726. Graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences had a mean salary of $42,620. Most 2011 graduates (82 percent) were employed in the Northeast, with Pennsylvania (23 percent), New York City (17 percent) and New Jersey (16 percent) leading the way. Among the most popular employers of Bucknell graduates were firms such as Accenture, AmeriCorps, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, KPMG, Merck & Company, Inc., PricewaterhouseCoopers, Teach for America, Turner Construction, UBS and U.S. Army. Many of the class respondents secured employment through Bucknell on-campus interviews, Career Development Center leads, networking or offers from former employees.

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Bucknell University alumni ranked No. 4 among liberal arts college graduates and among the highest for all colleges and universities in a 2011 PayScale College Salary Report released this summer. The annual survey, which launched in 2008, assesses median starting and mid-career salaries among graduates of top U.S. liberal arts colleges. This year, alumni from 1,003 schools participated. In this year’s report, Bucknell alumni had a median starting salary of $52,600 and a median mid-career salary of $108,000. The salary report also ranked Bucknell as 14th among all “top U.S. colleges,” including Ivy League and state universities, for mid-career earning potential. Bucknell alumni historically have had high job placement rates in their first year after graduation. Nine months after graduation, for instance, 84 percent of the members of the Class of 2010 were either employed or enrolled in graduate or professional school, according to Bucknell’s Career Development Center. A small percentage opted to travel, volunteer or do a combination of both. National Reputation A number of recent reports have served to underscore Bucknell’s national reputation: • In 2007, The Washington Monthly ranked Bucknell No. 7 among the best liberal arts colleges in the country when it comes to fostering research and promoting an ethic of service and social mobility. • In 2010, the Peace Corps listed Bucknell at No. 6 on its top 25 list of small colleges and universities producing Peace Corps Volunteers. • In February 2010, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine rated Bucknell as the 11th best value in private liberal arts colleges.

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HALL OF FAME, ETC.

BUCKNELL ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

THE PLAN FOR BUCKNELL

LISA GIBBONS ’95 was Bucknell’s first true superstar in the sport of women’s soccer, and she holds school and Patriot League scoring records that may never be broken. Women’s soccer became a varsity sport at Bucknell in 1990, and in the program’s second year Gibbons came along and instantly helped the team to a seven-win season and credibility in Eastern soccer circles. She finished her career with a whopping 66 goals, 35 assists and 167 points. No other Bison player has scored more than 100 points or 39 goals since then. Gibbons scored 20 goals in 1993, then as a senior in 1994 she logged 19 goals and 19 assists for 57 points, the third-highest total in the nation that year. Gibbons was a First Team All-Patriot League selection three times, was the league’s rookie of the year in 1991 and the offensive player of the year in 1993. As a senior, she was named to the NSCAA AllMid-Atlantic Region Team and was a Christy Mathewson Award winner as the top athlete in her senior class. Gibbons became the first Bucknell women’s soccer player to be elected to the Hall of Fame, entering with the Class of 2006.

Bucknell is a unique national university where liberal arts and professional programs complement each other, where 3,500 full-time students are educated for a lifetime of critical thinking and strong leadership. For more than 160 years, the University has remained true to its fundamental purpose: to educate and prepare students for lives that make a difference and have a positive impact on the world. In keeping with that purpose, the University has developed The Plan for Bucknell, which includes its collective vision — “To provide students with the premier undergraduate experience in American higher education.” Students helped shape this vision because of their confidence in the University. The Plan comprises five strategies: Strengthen the Academic Core aims to ensure that a Bucknell education is challenging and engaging, with openness to new ideas and a culture of innovation; Deepen the Residential Learning Experience will provide a residential learning and living experience that complements the academic program, integrates the athletics and recreation program and promotes personal growth and development and civic and ethical responsibility; Enhance Diversity is a commitment to diversity in all its forms within a civil and supportive environment of open exchange to prepare Bucknell graduates to live and work in a globally integrated and intercultural world; Build Bridges will bring the world to Bucknell — through visiting scholars and sports teams, international students and alumni, guest speakers, international focus semesters, and electronic communications — and bring Bucknell to the world through strategic partnerships and community engagement activities as well as opportunities for off-campus study and faculty research; Secure Our Financial Future will secure resources necessary to engage new opportunities, lessen dependence on tuition, and ensure our financial future. The Plan for Bucknell was unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees on April 29, 2006, having previously been approved by the students and faculty. We have begun implementing it and are determined to make it a reality over the next decade. To read the complete version of The Plan for Bucknell or to request a published version, see http://www. bucknell.edu/ThePlanforBucknell

THE PATRIOT LEAGUE In its third decade of combining academic and athletic excellence, the Patriot League sponsors championships in 23 men’s and women’s sports. Initially started as an NCAA Division I-AA football conference in 1986, the Patriot League became an all-sport conference in 1990 and includes American, Army, Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh and Navy as full members, and Fordham, Georgetown and MIT as associate members. These institutions are among the oldest and most prestigious in the nation and their alumni have, and continue to play leadership roles in shaping our country. Since 1998, the Patriot League has ranked first each year among all Division I conferences awarding athletic aid in the NCAA Graduation Rate Report. The League finished at the top spot with 96 percent of its teams reporting a graduation rate of 85 percent or higher in the most recent data. In addition, 90 Patriot League teams earned NCAA Academic Performance Program Public Recognition Awards after posting academic progress rate scores in the top 10 percent of all squads in their respective sports. The Patriot League’s mission is simple, to provide successful competitive athletic experiences while maintaining high academic standards, and to prepare its student-athletes to be leaders in society.

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SCHEDULE

2012 BUCKNELL SCHEDULE August Fri. Fri. Sun. Fri.

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BINGHAMTON at Rutgers ROBERT MORRIS BUFFALO

4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 p.m.

September Sun. Fri. Sun. Tue. Fri. Sun. Fri. Sat.

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at St. Bonaventure UMBC at Saint Francis (Pa.) MOUNT ST. MARY’S vs. Cal State Bakersfield# at St. Mary’s# CANISIUS COLGATE*

3 p.m. 7 p.m. 12 p.m. 7 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m.

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at Penn State HOLY CROSS* ARMY* AMERICAN* at Lehigh* at Lafayette* at Navy*

7 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 12 p.m.

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Brigit Falcon

October Tue. Fri. Sun. Sat. Fri. Sun. Sat.

Liz Dwornik

November Fri. Sun.

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PL Tournament Semifinals^ PL Tournament Championship^

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* Patriot League contest ^ at highest seed # St. Mary’s Tournament, Moraga, Calif. Home Games in BOLD at Emmitt Field at Holmes Stadium All times Eastern www.BucknellBison.com

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