2009 Women’s Soccer ROSTER No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Hometown/High School/Previous School 0 Shelby Little GK Fr. 5-7 Ashford, CT/E.O. Smith 1 Lauren Brodeur GK So. 5-7 Wilbraham, MA/Wilbraham & Monson Acad. 2 Julianne Oberholtzer M Fr. 5-2 Holland, PA/Council Rock South 3 Shealagh Begley D Fr. 5-4 West Hartford, CT/Northwest Catholic 4 Amber Smyth M So. 5-5 North Tonawanda, NY/North Tonawanda 5 Lauren Muser D Fr. 5-6 Derry, NH/Pinkerton Acad. 7 Caitlin Alves F/M Fr. 5-6 Ludlow, MA/The Williston Northampton School 8 Karen Ray M/D Jr. 5-6 Kent, England/Central Connecticut State Univ. 9 Alex Uscilla F R-Fr. 5-6 Westport, CT/Saint Joseph 10 Laura Guigli M Sr. 5-4 North Stonington, CT/Wheeler 11 Giovanna Velardo D Fr. 5-1 Stormville, NY/Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic 12 Breeanna Robinson F So. 5-6 East Hampstead, NH/Pinkerton Acad. 13 Michele DeSanti D So. 5-5 Meriden, CT/Mercy 14 Michelle Babin M Jr. 5-6 Shelton, CT/Shelton 15 Mary Beth Hamilton F/M Jr. 5-8 Columbia, CT/Mercy 16 Caroline Dixon F So. 5-9 Manchester, England/Oklahoma City Univ. 17 Juliana Stalzer M Fr. 5-5 Bayville, NY/St. Mary’s 18 Rachel Richards D Sr. 5-5 Stafford, CT/Stafford 20 Sarah Gold D Jr. 5-11 East Greenbush, NY/Columbia 21 Jamie Alnwick D Fr. 5-7 Groton, MA/Groton-Dunstable 23 Becky Flowers M/D Sr. 5-5 Santee, CA/Santana HEAD COACH: John Natale (Eastern Connecticut ’97) – Sixth Season ASSISTANT COACH: Kelly Shimmin (Central Connecticut ’04) – Second Season GOALKEEPER COACH: Kali Van Covern (VCU ’08) – First Season VOLUNTEER COACH: Lauren Aldred (Hartford ’09) – First Season
HARTFORD WOMEN’S SOCCER
Contents
2009 Roster.......................................................................................IFC Quick Facts............................................................................................ 1 Head Coach John Natale................................................................... 2 Assistant Coach Kelly Shimmin........................................................... 3 Goalkeeper Coach Kali Van Covern............................................... 3 Season Preview.................................................................................... 4 Player Profiles...................................................................................... 6 2008 Results...................................................................................... 16 2008 Statistics................................................................................... 17 America East Conference................................................................ 18 Giving to Hartford Women’s Soccer............................................. 20 Academic Excellence........................................................................ 21 Record Book: Year-by-Year/Al-Marzook Field........................... 22 Record Book: Head-to-Head/NCAA Tournament....................... 23 Record Book: Season/Career Records......................................... 24 All-Time Roster................................................................................... 25 Year-by-Year Results........................................................................ 26 Hawks Honor Roll.............................................................................. 28 Hartford’s All-Americans................................................................. 30 Hawks at the Next Level................................................................. 31 Administration.................................................................................... 32 University of Hartford...................................................................... 34
Quick Facts
Location................................................................... West Hartford, CT Enrollment..................................................................................... 4,842 Nickname......................................................................................Hawks Colors...................................................................... Scarlet and White Conference....................................................................... America East Home Field.............. Al-Marzook Field at Alumni Stadium (2,500) President..................................................................... Walter Harrison Athletics Director.....................................................Patricia H. Meiser Head Coach.........................John Natale (Eastern Connecticut ’97) Record at Hartford (Years)...................................... 34-46-15 (five) Career Record (Years)................................................................ Same 2008 Record.................................................................................8-6-5 2008 Conference Record/Finish.......................................4-3-1/4th Letterwinners Returning/Lost.......................................................11/7 Starters Returning/Lost.................................................................. 8/3 Athletics Phone.......................................................... (860) 768-4658 Press Box Phone....................................................... (860) 768-8489 Women’s Soccer SID...........................................................Dan Ruede Office Phone............................................................. (860) 768-4501 SID Fax...................................................................... (860) 768-4068 E-mail................................................................. ruede@hartford.edu IKON Hawk Hotline................................................. (860) 768-5555
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On the Cover Senior tri-captains (l-r) Laura Guigli, Becky Flowers and Rachel Richards appear on the front cover of the 2009 Women’s Soccer Guide. Juniors (l-r) Karen Ray, Mary Beth Hamilton, Michelle Babin and Sarah Gold appear on the back cover. The Hartford program has been marked by success over its 25-year history. The Hawks have won seven America East championships and made 13 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, most recently in 2006.
Credits The University of Hartford 2009 Women’s Soccer Guide was written and designed by David Longolucco, sports information director. Editorial assistance from Dan Ruede, Sarah Cote and the Hawks coaching staff. Photography by Steve McLaughlin, Bob Stowell, Stephen Slade and Jeff Feldmann.
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HEAD COACH
John Natale Head Coach • Sixth Season • Eastern Connecticut ’97 John Natale returns for his sixth season as head coach of the Hartford women’s soccer team. Under his guidance, the Hawks have made four America East Championship appearances and one trip to the NCAA Tournament. Natale has led Hartford to winning seasons in each of the last three years. Last season the Hawks went 8-6-5 overall and finished fourth in the America East standings. Hartford also placed three players on all-conference teams and two on the all-rookie team. The highlight of his coaching career came in 2006 when he led Hartford to an America East Championship and a NCAA Tournament appearance. The Hawks rebounded from a tough start to finish as one of the hottest teams in the country. The team entered NCAA play with an unbeaten streak of 10 games before falling to 12th-ranked Rutgers in the first round. Hartford, which went undefeated in conference play, knocked off two nationally-ranked opponents and won America East regular season and championship titles. The Hawks also snapped up four of the six major postseason awards given out by the conference, including Natale and his staff being named America East Coaching Staff of the Year. In five seasons Natale has produced 16 all-conference selections, including seven on the first team. In 2006 three players earned major awards–Meagan Riemer (Striker of the Year), Elizabeth Cook (Goalkeeper of the Year) and Kellie Leyland (Defensive Player of the Year). The trio also earned spots on the NSCAA All-Region and NEWISA All-New England teams. Cook and Riemer were first team picks for each while Leyland was a second team choice. Natale began his collegiate head coaching career in 2004 with the Hawks, leading a young squad to the first round of the America East Championship. He is the fifth head coach in the history of the program. In the summer of 2006, Natale coached the Western Mass Lady Pioneers of the WLeague, one of the most highly-regarded women’s leagues in the world. The team finished with an 11-3-1 record and advanced to the semifinals of the Eastern Conference playoffs for the first time in team history. Natale–who coached three all-conference selections, including the U19 Player of the Year and the league’s scoring champion–was named W-League Coach of the Year. Before coming to Hartford, Natale was an assistant coach for the Boston Breakers in 2003 and the Philadelphia Charge the previous two years. In those roles, he was involved in all aspects of coaching, including practice planning and coaching, player skill development, scouting, and video game and player analysis. Both franchises reached the playoffs each year of Natale’s tenure in the WUSA. He had the opportunity to gain valuable experience under the guidance of two of the WUSA’s more successful head coaches–Boston’s Pia Sundhage (2002-03 WUSA Coach of the Year) and Philadelphia’s Mark Krikorian (2001-02 WUSA Coach of the Year). Krikorian is a former Hartford women’s head coach (1996-2000). The head coaching position represents a homecoming of sorts for Natale, who was a Hartford women’s soccer assistant coach in 1999 (17-4-0 record that year). Prior to that, Natale coached the Wethersfield High School boy’s team for two years. Wethersfield won the Class L state title in 1999 and he was named conference coach of the year that season. Natale, a Wethersfield native, excelled as a player at Eastern Connecticut State University where he was a captain and participated in the All-New England Senior Bowl. He graduated from ECSU in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education. He also played professionally for the Western Mass Pioneers of the USL. 2 • University of Hartford
COACHING STAFF
Kelly Shimmin
Kali Van Covern
Assistant Coach • Second Season • Central Connecticut ’04
Goalkeeper Coach • First Season • VCU ’08
Kelly Shimmin is entering her second season as assistant coach for the University of Hartford women’s soccer team. The Liverpool, England, native will serve as the Hawks’ top assistant. Prior to joining the Hartford staff, Shimmin’s coaching experience included stints with the Connecticut Football Club U15 and U13 Girl’s Premier teams, along with a year at Central Connecticut State University as a graduate assistant coach for the women’s soccer team. She has also coached in both England and Iceland with professional teams. Shimmin enjoyed an illustrious playing career at Central Connecticut, where she graduated in 2004 and went on to earn a master’s degree in 2007. She led the team to three straight Northeast Conference titles as a player and another as a graduate assistant coach in 2005. A two-time NEC Player of the Year (2002, 2003), she ranks second in school history in scoring with 40 goals and 28 assists for 108 points in 72 games. Shimmin also raked in honors from the New England Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer Association (First Team All-Northeast), the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (First Team AllNortheast), and Soccer Buzz (Honorable Mention All-American). In 2003, Shimmin finished third in the nation in assists per game and 25th in points per game while setting a school record with 16 assists. She also scored the game-winning goal in Central Connecticut’s first-ever NCAA Championship victory, a 1-0 win over Boston College. Prior to her collegiate career, Shimmin played for the Everton Ladies Football Club of the Premier League. She also represented England as a member of both the U19 and the full national teams and played in Iceland.
Kali Van Covern joins the Hartford coaching staff in 2009. She will serve as the Hawks’ goalkeeper coach. Van Covern graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2008 with a degree in exercise science. She was a four-year letterwinner on the women’s soccer team and a three-time Colonial Athletic Association Commissioner’s Academic Award winner. Van Covern most recently served as an intern in the Hartford strength and conditioning department this past spring, where she assisted with designing and implementing workouts for numerous teams. She served in the same role at VCU in the fall of 2008, working directly with the women’s soccer team to develop inseason fitness programs. Van Covern will make her debut in the collegiate coaching ranks. Her previous coaching experience came at Star Goalkeeper Academy and SoccerPlus Camps.
Lauren Aldred Volunteer Coach • First Season • Hartford ’09 Lauren Aldred returns to the Hartford women’s soccer team as a volunteer coach in 2009. Aldred, a 2009 graduate of Hartford, was a two-year letterwinner for the Hawks. Last season she started all 19 games and led the team in scoring with eight goals and one assist for 17 points. She was named to the America East All-Conference First Team, the NSCAA/adidas All-Northeast Region Second Team, the NEWISA All-New England Second Team and the Soccer Buzz Northeast All-Region Third Team. Prior to coming to Hartford, Aldred played two years of soccer at Oklahoma Baptist University and was a two-time allconference first team selection. She also attended St. Mary’s College (Middlesbrough) and Fred Longworth High School (Manchester), and played club soccer for Manchester United from 2000-03.
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SEASON PREVIEW
Last year the University of Hartford celebrated its 25th year of Division I competition. The women’s soccer team has enjoyed perhaps the most success of any Hartford team during the last quarter century, winning seven America East championships and making 13 NCAA appearances. The current edition of the Hawks hope to add to that legacy, ensuring the tradition of excellence extends to the next generation of Hartford women’s soccer. Head coach John Natale enters his sixth season and will lead a talented squad that should be focused on winning another conference crown. The 2009 Hawks return 11 members of last year’s team, including eight starters and several all-conference honorees. Natale also adds 11 talented newcomers to the roster. Hartford put together its third straight winning season last year, going 8-6-5 overall and 4-3-1 in conference play. Defense was once again the team’s greatest strength, as the Hawks ranked 19th in the country in goals-against average (0.64) and posted eight shutouts. Hartford’s offense also averaged more goals per game than in any of Natale’s previous seasons. Natale returns the core of both his midfield and defense, but scoring will still be a concern. The Hawks graduated their top goal scorer and assist leader from a year ago, and filling that void will be a challenge. Natale believes the entire team will absorb the scoring burden, limiting opposing teams from focusing on shutting down a single player.
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The Hawks will play in the 4-5-1 formation, a staple of Natale’s teams over the past few years. Leading the charge up front will be redshirt freshman Alex Uscilla (Westport, CT/Saint Joseph) and sophomore Breeanna Robinson (East Hampstead, NH/Pinkerton Academy). Uscilla, who will play up top, sat out last season after suffering a knee injury in high school. An NSCAA All-American and Connecticut Player of the Year in 2007, she will give the Hawks a strong finisher in the attacking third. Robinson, an athletic player who possesses a speed few in the conference can match, will help out the attack from the flank. She proved to be a handful for defenders as a rookie, ranking second on the team in scoring with six goals and one assist while earning all-conference and all-rookie honors. She will use her speed to put pressure on defenses and create scoring opportunities. Natale is hoping junior Michelle Babin (Shelton, CT/Shelton) can bring the same qualities to the table on the opposite side of the pitch. A solid decision-maker who is good on the ball, Babin will be expected to make greater contributions in the attacking third. An experienced group fills out the rest of the midfield. Seniors Laura Guigli (North Stonington, CT/Wheeler) and Becky Flowers (Santee, CA/Santana) will play the inside spots while junior Mary Beth Hamilton (Columbia, CT/Mercy) assumes the central position.
Guigli, a two-time all-conference midfielder, will be the leader of the attack. Last year she scored a career-high four goals, a sign that she is ready to assume greater scoring responsibilities in her final go-around. Natale feels Flowers is one of the best players in the America East, and her leadership, composure and competitiveness set the tone for the rest of the team. A defender her first two seasons, she moved into the midfield last year and finished with a pair of goals. While Flowers will continue to be defensive-minded at her position, she will become part of the attack when the Hawks have possession. Hamilton enjoyed a strong spring season and will give the Hawks a creative flair in the center of the field. She will be charged with setting up the attack on the offensive end and distributing the ball to teammates. Several players will be pushing for playing time at the forward and midfield spots. Sophomore Amber Smyth (North Tonawanda, NY/North Tonawanda) is one of the team’s most intelligent players on the ball, but she will need to bounce back from an off-season knee injury to see action. Newcomers Caitlin Alves (Ludlow, MA/ The Williston Northampton School), Julianne Oberholtzer (Holland, PA/Council Rock South) and Juliana Stalzer (Bayville, NY/St.
SEASON PREVIEW
Mary’s) will also fight for time on the field. Alves is a crafty player who is strong on the ball while Oberholtzer makes good decisions and comes from a highly-successful club program. Defense will once again be the Hawks’ calling card, and anchoring the back line will be senior Rachel Richards (Stafford, CT/ Stafford). Richards is a three-year starter and the most experienced defender on the team. She will lead the unit from the center back position, keeping the back line organized and alert against any challenges. Junior Sarah Gold (East Greenbush, NY/Columbia) and sophomore Michele DeSanti (Meriden, CT/Mercy) also return to starting roles in a backfield that figures to be one of the stingiest in the conference. Gold, who started all 19 games last season, must use her size to win more balls in the air. DeSanti made 13 starts as a rookie on an experienced back line. Natale hopes that her competitiveness and will to win can rub off on her teammates. Newcomers Karen Ray (Kent, England/Central Connecticut State University) and Jamie Alnwick (Groton, MA/GrotonDunstable) figure to compete for the final starting spot. Ray has experience on her side–she’s already played two seasons at the collegiate level–and should quickly adjust to the Hawks’ system. A good decision-maker with excellent technical ability, she also brings with her a strong international resume. Alnwick, a freshman, has the size and intelligence to contribute right away. Several other new faces will look to break into the rotation. Shealagh Begley (West Hartford, CT/Northwest Catholic), Lauren Muser (Derry, NH/Pinkerton Academy) and Giovanna Velardo (Stormville, NY/Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic) will all compete for playing time. Natale returns one of the America East’s best goalkeepers in sophomore Lauren Brodeur (Wilbraham, MA/Wilbraham & Monson Academy), who earned the starting job as a rookie last season. She turned in one of the best seasons by a freshman goalkeeper in Hartford’s history, allowing only 13 goals in 19 games while posting six shutouts. She ranked second in the conference in both goals-against average
(0.65) and save percentage (.854) and was named to the all-rookie team. Freshman Shelby Little (Ashford, CT/E.O. Smith), a local product who is a good shot-blocker with a great work ethic, is another option for Natale in goal. Hartford, which will play an 18-game schedule, kicks off the season with back-toback road games against Wyoming and Northern Colorado. The Hawks host Iona on September 2, the first of nine home games at Al-Marzook Field at Alumni Stadium. Natale feels that he has put together a competitive non-conference schedule that will prepare the Hawks for the rigors of the America East season. Every contest will require the Hawks to be at the top of their game. The schedule also includes games
against Bryant, Army, Princeton, Central Connecticut, Fairfield, Massachusetts and Fairleigh Dickinson. The final eight games of the regular season come against conference foes. Hartford opens America East play against Stony Brook on October 1, the first of four home dates on the conference slate. The Hawks will also host New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont, leaving road dates at Binghamton, UMBC, Boston University and Albany. Only six of the nine teams will qualify for the 2009 America East Championship. All games will be played at the site of the highest-seeded team, with the championship game taking place on November 7 or 8. The winner will receive the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
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PLAYER PROFILES
#23 Becky Flowers Midfield/Defense • Senior • 5-5 • Santee, CA/Santana Year 2006 2007 2008 Career
GP-GS 14-14 18-18 19-19 51-51
Shots 12 10 23 45
Goals 1 1 2 4
Assists 0 0 1 1
Points 2 2 5 9
GW 1 1 1 3
2008: A team co-captain ... started and played all 19 games ... netted the game-winning goal against Fairleigh Dickinson ... scored a goal and assisted on the game-winning tally against Albany ... helped the defense post eight shutouts. 2007: An America East All-Conference Second Team selection ... started and played all 18 games ... her only goal of the season was the game winner against Vermont ... helped the defense post eight shutouts. 2006: Started and played in the first 14 games before a knee injury ended her season ... her lone goal was the game winner at New Hampshire ... helped the defense to four shutouts. Before Hartford: A four-year varsity starter and three-year captain at Santana High School ... a Grossmont All-League selection all four seasons ... led the team with 23 goals as a senior ... a two-time team MVP ... selected to the SoCal ODP pool, attended regional camp in 2002 and was an alternate in 2003 ... captain of the FC Bratz soccer club and led the team to multiple championships, including a pair of state club titles. Personal: Born March 27, 1988 ... daughter of Steve and Margy Flowers ... her sister, Sara, played soccer at Hartford and graduated in 2008 ... majoring in entrepreneurial studies in the Barney School of Business.
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PLAYER PROFILES
#10 Laura Guigli Midfield • Senior • 5-4 • North Stonington, CT/Wheeler Year 2006 2007 2008 Career
GP-GS 21-21 18-18 19-19 58-58
Shots 21 34 24 79
Goals 3 1 4 8
Assists 2 3 0 5
Points 8 5 8 21
GW 2 1 1 4
2008: Named to the America East All-Championship Team ... started and played all 19 games ... scored a career-high four goals and ranked fourth on the team in scoring with eight points ... netted a pair of goals, including the game winner, against Albany ... also scored goals in wins over Binghamton and Bryant ... named to the America East All-Academic Team. 2007: An America East All-Conference Second Team selection ... started and played all 18 games ... scored one goal and tied for the team lead with three assists for five points ... the lone goal was the game winner against Army ... two of her three assists came on game-winning scores ... named to the America East All-Academic Team. 2006: An America East All-Conference First Team and All-Rookie Team selection ... started and played all 21 games ... ranked third on the team in scoring with three goals and two assists for eight points ... scored game-winning goals against Army and Holy Cross ... netted a pair of goals against Holy Cross. Before Hartford: A four-year varsity starter and two-year team captain at Wheeler High School ... a three-time all-state selection ... a three-time All-ECC selection and a two-time ECC Small Division Player of the Year (2004, 2005) ... named to the Norwich Bulletin All-Area Team in 2004 and 2005 ... holds the school record for goals in a season (22 in 2004) and career goals (59) ... a member of the Oakwood Soccer Club and Connecticut ODP team ... a member of the U-16 National ODP championship team ... also lettered in basketball and tennis and played a year of lacrosse. Personal: Born February 26, 1988 ... daughter of John and Diane Guigli ... majoring in economics and finance in the Barney School of Business.
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PLAYER PROFILES
#18 Rachel Richards Defense • Senior • 5-5 • Stafford, CT/Stafford Year 2006 2007 2008 Career
GP-GS 21-20 16-15 19-19 56-54
Shots 7 1 12 20
Goals 1 0 0 1
Assists 0 0 0 0
Points 2 0 0 2
GW 0 0 0 0
2008: Started and played all 19 games ... took 12 shots ... helped the defense to eight shutouts. 2007: Played in 16 games while making 15 starts ... helped the defense to seven shutouts. 2006: Played in all 21 games while making 20 starts ... scored her lone goal in a 1-1 tie at Stony Brook ... helped the defense to seven shutouts. Before Hartford: A four-year varsity letterwinner at Stafford High School ... a two-time all-state selection ... a four-time All-NCCC selection ... helped her team to the Class S championship in 2002 and a NCCC championship in 2004 ... a member of the Oakwood Soccer Club and the Connecticut ODP team ... a member of the U-16 National ODP championship team ... also a four-year member of the indoor and outdoor track teams at Stafford, earning All-NCCC honors in 2003, 2005 and 2006. Personal: Born April 4, 1988 ... daughter of Michael and Sandra Richards ... majoring in communication in the College of Arts and Sciences.
8 • University of Hartford
PLAYER PROFILES
#14 Michelle Babin
#20 Sarah Gold
Midfield • Junior • 5-6 • Shelton, CT/Shelton
Defense • Junior • 5-11 • East Greenbush, NY/Columbia
Year 2007 2008 Career
GP-GS Shots Goals Assists Points 17-10 10 0 0 0 15-4 4 0 2 2 32-14 14 0 2 2
GW 0 0 0
2008: Played in 15 games while making four starts ... finished with a pair of assists ... recorded the assist on the game-winning goal against Iona, the first point of her career ... also picked up an assist in the win over Bryant. 2007: Played in 17 games while making 10 starts ... was in the starting lineup for the final six games of the season ... attempted 10 shots and put five on goal. Before Hartford: A four-year varsity starter at Shelton High School ... an all-area and All-New Haven Register selection as a senior ... scored five goals and added 14 assists in 2006 ... a two-time team captain and offensive player of the year selection ... her club team, the South Central Premier, was Open Cup champions in 2002, 2003 and 2004 and regional semifinalists in 2004. Personal: Born November 7, 1989 ... the daughter of Alan and Lori Babin ... majoring in communication in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Year 2007 2008 Career
GP-GS Shots Goals Assists Points 17-2 5 0 0 0 19-19 2 0 0 0 36-21 7 0 0 0
GW 0 0 0
2008: Started and played all 19 games ... attempted two shots ... helped the defense to eight shutouts. 2007: Played in 17 games while making two starts ... got the starting nod against Cornell and Albany ... all five of her shot attempts were on goal. Before Hartford: Played four years of varsity soccer at Columbia High School and was a first team class AA all-star as a senior ... a team captain in 2006 and helped the squad to the Suburban Council Division championship and the semifinals of the Section 2 Class AA championship ... a member of the New York state ODP team from 2004-06 ... played club soccer for the Shenentaha Lady Mad Dogs Premier team. Personal: Born June 20, 1989 ... the daughter of Jeffrey and Tracey Gold ... her father played four years of Division I soccer at the University of Pennsylvania and went on to play professionally ... majoring in management in the Barney School of Business.
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PLAYER PROFILES
#15 Mary Beth Hamilton
#1 Lauren Brodeur
Forward/Midfield • Junior • 5-8 • Columbia, CT/Mercy
Goalkeeper • Sophomore • 5-7 • Wilbraham, MA/Wilbraham & Monson Academy
Year 2007 2008 Career
GP-GS Shots Goals Assists Points 18-13 22 1 1 3 18-16 15 1 2 4 36-29 37 2 3 7
GW 1 0 1
2008: Played in 18 games while making 16 starts ... finished with one goal and two assists for four points ... recorded a goal and an assist in the win over Albany ... also had an assist in the win over Fairleigh Dickinson. 2007: An America East All-Rookie Team selection ... played 18 games while making 13 starts ... her lone goal of the season was the game winner in overtime at Holy Cross ... notched her only assist against Rider during the adidas/ Hartford Fall Classic ... named America East Co-Rookie of the Week on September 24. Before Hartford: An all-conference and All-Middletown Press selection at Mercy High School ... helped her team to a SCC championship in 2005 ... also lettered in basketball and lacrosse ... a Connecticut state ODP player ... played for the Oakwood Soccer Club. Personal: Born September 13, 1989 ... the daughter of Michael and Kathleen Hamilton ... majoring in biology in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Year 2008 Career
GP-GS 19-19 19-19
Mins. 1801:59 1801:59
GA 13 13
Avg. 0.65 0.65
Saves 76 76
2008: An America East All-Rookie Team selection ... started and played all 19 games in goal ... ranked second in the America East in goals-against average (0.65) and 23rd nationally ... ranked second in the conference in save percentage (.854) and 26th nationally ... also ranked fourth in the conference with six shutouts ... had an overall record of 8-6-5 ... made 76 saves ... recorded a career-high 10 saves against George Mason ... named to the George Mason All-Tournament Team ... named America East Rookie of the Week on October 13 after posting back-to-back shutouts against Maine and Albany. Before Hartford: A four-year starter in goal at Wilbraham & Monson Academy ... named to the NSCAA All-Region I Team in 2007 ... also an all-state pick in 2007 ... named to the Women’s Western New England Prep School Soccer Association (WWNEPSSA) All-Star Team in 2006 and 2007 ... selected team MVP as a senior ... sported an overall record of 53-8-3 over her career with 40 shutouts ... helped the team to WWNEPSSA Class M championships in 2004 and 2007 ... a member of the Oakwood Soccer Club. Personal: Born December 23, 1989 ... the daughter of David and Jodi Brodeur ... enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences ... major is undecided.
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PLAYER PROFILES
#13 Michele DeSanti
#12 Breeanna Robinson
Defense • Sophomore • 5-5 • Meriden, CT/Mercy
Forward • Sophomore • 5-6 • East Hampstead, NH/Pinkerton Academy
Year 2008 Career
GP-GS Shots Goals Assists Points 19-13 15 0 0 0 19-13 15 0 0 0
GW 0 0
2008: Played in all 19 games while making 13 starts ... started the last nine games of the season ... attempted 15 shots. Before Hartford: A four-year varsity starter at Mercy High School ... an NSCAA All-Region selection in 2007 ... a two-time all-conference and allstate honoree ... a two-time Middletown Press All-Area Team selection ... a member of the Connecticut ODP team ... played club soccer for the South Central Freedom Premier. Personal: Born May 2, 1990 ... the daughter of Joseph DeSanti ... majoring in liberal studies in Hillyer College.
Year 2008 Career
GP-GS Shots Goals Assists Points 19-11 30 6 1 13 19-11 30 6 1 13
GW 2 2
2008: An America East All-Conference Second Team and All-Rookie Team selection ... played in all 19 games while making 11 starts ... ranked second on the team in scoring with six goals and one assist for 13 points ... scored a pair of goals in wins over Fairleigh Dickinson, Vermont and Bryant ... netted game-winning goals against both Vermont and Bryant ... the lone assist came against New Hampshire ... named America East Rookie of the Week on August 25 and also earned a spot on the TopDrawerSoccer.com Women’s College Team of the Week. Before Hartford: A four-year letterwinner and three-year allstate forward at Pinkerton Academy ... helped her team to the finals of the state championship in 2005 and 2007 and scored 73 goals during her career ... a New Hampshire regional pool player in 2006 and a Super Y national pool player in 2005 ... played her club soccer for Granite FC ... a team captain as a senior ... also an accomplished sprinter and long jumper on the track and field team ... state champion in the 55- and 100-meter dash and was the sixth fastest sprinter in New England ... state and New England champion in the long jump ... holds the state record in the long jump. Personal: Born August 16, 1990 ... the daughter of Dean and Linda Robinson ... majoring in entrepreneurial studies in the Barney School of Business.
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PLAYER PROFILES
#4 Amber Smyth Midfield • Sophomore • 5-5 • North Tonawanda, NY/North Tonawanda Year 2008 Career
GP-GS Shots Goals Assists Points 8-0 7 0 0 0 8-0 7 0 0 0
GW 0 0
2008: Played in eight games, all off the bench ... attempted seven shots. Before Hartford: A five-year varsity letterwinner at North Tonawanda High School ... a two-time all-conference and all-WNY selection ... named the Gatorade Rookie of the Year in 2004 ... a member of the New York ODP team from 2002-06 ... played for the Buffalo Premier Futbol Club. Personal: Born December 1, 1989 ... the daughter of Jeff and Dawn Smyth ... majoring in health professions in the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions.
12 • University of Hartford
PLAYER PROFILES
#21 Jamie Alnwick
#3 Shealagh Begley
Defense • Freshman • 5-7 • Groton, MA/Groton-Dunstable
Defense • Freshman • 5-4 • West Hartford, CT/Northwest Catholic
Before Hartford: A four-year varsity letterwinner at Groton-Dunstable Regional High School ... named team MVP ... led the Mid-Wachusett League in scoring and was a MidWachusett League All-Star ... an AllStar Central Massachusetts selection ... a Lowell Sun First Team selection ... a Massachusetts ODP player.
Before Hartford: Played varsity soccer for four years at Northwest Catholic High School ... totaled 57 goals and 66 assists during her career ... helped the team reach the state playoffs all four years ... a two-time allconference selection and an all-state pick in 2008 ... team captain as a junior and senior.
Personal: Born March 18, 1991 ... the daughter of Jim and Julie Alnwick ... sister Ashley plays soccer at Merrimack College ... enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences ... major is undecided.
Personal: Born June 8, 1991 ... the daughter of John and Marybeth Begley ... her uncle, Tom Kearney, played baseball at Hartford ... majoring in liberal studies in Hillyer College.
#7 Caitlin Alves
#16 Caroline Dixon
Forward/Midfield • Freshman • 5-6 • Ludlow, MA/The Williston Northampton School
Forward • Sophomore • 5-9 • Manchester, England/Oklahoma City Univ.
Before Hartford: Played two years of soccer at the Williston Northampton School ... as a senior, broke the school’s single season record for goals and assists ... led the team to a 14-4-2 overall record and a berth in the New England Class B semifinals ... an allstate selection ... named a Women’s Western New England Prep School Soccer Association (WWNEPSSA) AllStar ... also played two years of soccer at Ludlow High School ... as a sophomore, scored 22 goals and added 10 assists to help Ludlow win the Western Massachusetts Division I title and reach the state final ... also earned all-scholastic honors in track as a sophomore.
Before Hartford: An NAIA All-American in 2008 at Oklahoma City University ... led the team in scoring with 28 goals and 16 assists for 72 points ... tied for the most points in the country at the NAIA level ... named Sooner Athletic Conference Newcomer of the Year and MVP ... also an all-conference first team pick ... led the team to a 16-5-1 overall record and a conference championship ... had seven multi-goal games ... scored five goals and handed out three assists in an 8-0 victory over Mid-America Christian ... attended Irlam and Cadishead Community High School ... member of Women’s FA Premier League Northern championship team with Blackburn Rovers LFC ... threetime Lancashire Cup winners ... played for Manchester City LFC club team and was the top scorer on the team ... also played for Stockport County LFC club team.
Personal: Born October 2, 1991 ... the daughter of Anibal and Carla Alves ... majoring in health science in the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions.
Personal: Born July 27, 1987 ... the daughter of Jeffrey and Olga Dixon ... majoring in exercise science in the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions.
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PLAYER PROFILES
#0 Shelby Little
#2 Julianne Oberholtzer
Goalkeeper • Freshman • 5-7 • Ashford, CT/E.O. Smith
Midfield • Freshman • 5-2 • Holland, PA/Council Rock South
Before Hartford: A three-year varsity starter at E.O. Smith High School ... as a senior, led the team to a 16-3-1 overall record, a CCC East Conference championship and the state semifinals ... recorded 12 shutouts and was named Hartford Courant Goalie of the Year ... an all-state and allconference pick ... selected to play in the Connecticut Senior Bowl ... played club soccer for CFC United. Personal: Born September 25, 1991 ... the daughter of Eugene and Elizabeth Little ... majoring in secondary education in the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions.
Before Hartford: A four-year starter and two-year captain at Council Rock South High School ... led the team to a 14-3-2 overall record as a senior and was a Suburban One AllLeague First Team pick ... helped the team to a district championship as a sophomore and was a second team all-league selection ... an all-league third team pick as a junior ... played club soccer for the FC Bucks Vipers and won state championships for four straight years ... played ODP for three years and made the regional team in 2005. Personal: Born September 30, 1991 ... the daughter of John and Diane Oberholtzer ... majoring in special education/elementary education in the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions.
#5 Lauren Muser
#8 Karen Ray
Defense • Freshman • 5-6 • Derry, NH/Pinkerton Academy
Midfield/Defense • Junior • 5-6 • Kent, England/CCSU
Before Hartford: A four-year member of the soccer team at Pinkerton Academy ... helped the team to the NHIAA Tournament three times, including the championship game as a sophomore ... also played two years of basketball and a year of lacrosse at Pinkerton ... played club soccer for the New Hampshire Phantoms ... team was a state finalist U18 State Champions Super Y. Personal: Born February 11, 1991 ... the daughter of Christopher and Debbie Muser ... majoring in health science in the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions.
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Before Hartford: Played two seasons at Central Connecticut State University ... saw action in 28 games ... played for England’s U19 national team ... played two seasons for the Arsenal Ladies Academy at Oaklands College ... played cricket for England for six years. Personal: Born September 10, 1986 ... the daughter of Carole Ray ... majoring in health science in the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions.
PLAYER PROFILES
#17 Juliana Stalzer
#11 Giovanna Velardo
Midfield • Freshman • 5-5 • Bayville, NY/St. Mary’s
Defense • Freshman • 5-1 • Stormville, NY/Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic
Before Hartford: A four-year varsity starter at St. Mary’s High School ... an all-league selection as a junior and senior ... totaled 21 goals and 47 assists during her career ... the all-time career assist leader at the school ... a four-time all-academic selection ... led the team to three league semifinals appearances ... played club soccer for the Sound Beach SC and the East Meadow Dynamite ... East Meadow was the top-ranked team in New York and ranked third nationally ... also played for the Long Island Rough Riders and the New York Magic in the Super Y League.
Before Hartford: Played four years of varsity soccer at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School ... helped the team to a pair of league championships, a section championship and a regional finals appearance ... a fourtime all-league and all-section pick ... named rookie of the year ... a member of the U-20 Super Y League national finalist squad ... an Eastern New York ODP player ... participated in the Empire State Games ... also competed in track for one season.
Personal: Born December 17, 1991 ... the daughter of John and Janice Stalzer ... enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences ... major is undecided.
Personal: Born January 13, 1991 ... the daughter of Dominick and Loretta Velardo ... majoring in liberal studies in Hillyer College.
#9 Alex Uscilla
Positional Breakdown
Forward • R-Freshman • 5-6 • Westport, CT/Saint Joseph
Forward: 6 • Midfield: 7 • Defense: 7 • Goalkeeper: 2
Before Hartford: A four-year starter at Saint Joseph High School ... an NSCAA All-American in 2007 and was named NSCAA Player of the Year in Connecticut ... also earned Gatorade and Coca-Cola State Player of the Year accolades ... a four-time all-conference selection ... finished her high school career as the school’s career leading scorer with 69 goals and 34 assists for 172 points ... a member of the Connecticut ODP team from 2002-07 ... played club soccer for the South Central Freedom Premier, helping the team to three state championships.
Position Forward Midfield
Returning * Mary Beth Hamilton * Breeanna Robinson
Newcomer Caitlin Alves Caroline Dixon Alex Uscilla
Michelle Babin * Becky Flowers * Laura Guigli Amber Smyth
Julianne Oberholtzer Karen Ray Juliana Stalzer
Defense
* Michele DeSanti * Sarah Gold * Rachel Richards
Jamie Alnwick Shealagh Begley Lauren Muser Giovanna Velardo
* Lauren Brodeur
Shelby Little
Personal: Born June 19, 1990 ... the daughter of Victor and Theresa Uscilla ... enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences ... major is undecided.
Goalkeeper
* - indicates starter in 2008
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2008 RESULTS
DATE Aug. 22 Aug. 24 Aug. 29 Aug. 31 Sept. 5 Sept. 7 Sept. 11 Sept. 21 Sept. 24 Sept. 28 Oct. 2 Oct. 5 Oct. 9 Oct. 12 Oct. 16 Oct. 19 Oct. 22 Oct. 26 Oct. 30
OPPONENT CENTRAL CONN. STATE FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON at Stetson at Central Florida at George Mason ! vs. Georgetown ! PROVIDENCE COLGATE at Iona at Stony Brook * at Vermont * UMBC * at Maine * ALBANY * BINGHAMTON * at New Hampshire * BRYANT BOSTON UNIV. * MAINE $
RESULT T, 0-0 (2ot) W, 3-0 W, 1-0 L, 0-1 L, 0-1 (ot) T, 0-0 (2ot) L, 1-2 T, 1-1 (2ot) W, 2-1 L, 0-1 W, 2-0 W, 3-1 T, 0-0 (2ot) W, 4-0 W, 3-1 L, 1-2 W, 3-0 L, 0-1 (2ot) T, 1-1 (2ot) %
GOALIE (Saves) Lauren Brodeur (3) Lauren Brodeur (2) Lauren Brodeur (3) Lauren Brodeur (3) Lauren Brodeur (10) Lauren Brodeur (8) Lauren Brodeur (6) Lauren Brodeur (2) Lauren Brodeur (6) Lauren Brodeur (8) Lauren Brodeur (7) Lauren Brodeur (0) Lauren Brodeur (2) Lauren Brodeur (0) Lauren Brodeur (2) Lauren Brodeur (5) Lauren Brodeur (4) Lauren Brodeur (3) Lauren Brodeur (2)
HOME game in CAPS ! – George Mason Tournament * – America East games $ – America East Championship (West Hartford, CT) % – Maine advanced in penalty kicks (5-4)
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HARTFORD GOAL SCORERS Becky Flowers (Kacey Busque) Breeanna Robinson (Kacey Busque) Breeanna Robinson (Mary Beth Hamilton) Lauren Aldred (unassisted)
Kacey Busque (unassisted) Lauren Aldred (penalty kick) Lauren Aldred (Kacey Busque) Kacey Busque (Michelle Babin) Breeanna Robinson (unassisted) Breeanna Robinson (Kacey Busque) Lauren Aldred (unassisted) Lauren Aldred (Kacey Busque) Lauren Aldred (unassisted) Laura Guigli (Becky Flowers) Laura Guigli (Mary Beth Hamilton) Becky Flowers (Kacey Busque) Mary Beth Hamilton (Kacey Busque) Lauren Aldred (penalty kick) Lauren Aldred (unassisted) Laura Guigli (unassisted) Brittany Black (Breeanna Robinson) Breeanna Robinson (unassisted) Laura Guigli (unassisted) Breeanna Robinson (Michelle Babin) Kellie Leyland (Lauren Aldred, Kacey Busque) Overall: 8-6-5 America East: 4-3-1 Home: 5-2-3 Away: 3-4-1 Neutral: 0-0-1 Overtime: 0-2-5
2008 STATISTICS
NO 8 12 7 10 23 15 11 5 14 6 13 18 4 20 22 21 1 0
PLAYER Lauren Aldred Breeanna Robinson Kacey Busque Laura Guigli Becky Flowers Mary Beth Hamilton Brittany Black Kellie Leyland Michelle Babin Michele DeSanti Chiara Caen Rachel Richards Amber Smyth Sarah Gold Monica Elisarraraz Maria Karahalios Lauren Brodeur Becky Alaimo
G/GS 19/19 19/11 19/19 19/19 19/19 18/16 18/4 19/19 15/4 19/13 16/9 19/19 8/0 19/19 2/0 4/0 19/19 2/0
SH 25 30 28 24 23 15 7 6 4 15 14 12 7 2 0 0 0 0
HARTFORD TOTALS OPPONENT TOTALS
19 19
212 212
OVERALL G A PTS 8 1 17 6 1 13 2 8 12 4 0 8 2 1 5 1 2 4 1 0 2 1 0 2 0 2 2 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 25 13
NO PLAYER G/GS MIN 0 Becky Alaimo 2/0 30:23 Conference 1/0 14:06 Career 3/0 44:38 1 Lauren Brodeur 19/19 1801:59 Conference 8/8 745:42 Career 19/19 1801:59 HARTFORD TOTALS 19 1832:22 OPPONENT TOTALS 19 1832:22
15 9
65 35
GW 3 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G/GS 8/8 8/6 8/8 8/8 8/8 8/7 8/1 8/8 5/1 8/7 6/2 8/8 5/0 8/8 0/0 2/0 8/8 1/0
8 6
8 8
CONFERENCE G A PTS 5 0 10 2 1 5 0 4 4 3 0 6 1 1 3 1 1 3 1 0 2 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 13 6
7 5
33 17
G 8 6 13 8 4 2 2 3 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
CAREER A PTS 1 17 1 13 10 36 5 21 1 9 3 7 4 8 0 6 2 2 0 0 1 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
GA 0 0 0 13 6 13
GAA 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.65 0.72 0.65
SVS 1 0 1 76 27 76
SV% 1.000 .000 1.000 .854 .818 .854
SO 0 0 0 6 2 6
W-L-T 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 8-6-5 4-3-1 8-6-5
13 25
0.64 1.23
78 79
.857 .760
8 7
8-6-5 6-8-5
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AMERICA EAST CONFERENCE
About America East... Now in its third decade of operation, America East has evolved into one of the most comprehensive NCAA Division I conferences with a commitment to broad-based, competitive athletics programs, complementing the academic integrity and missions of the member institutions. Progressive in its approach to its more than 3,200 student-athletes, America East recognizes champions in each of its 20 sports: baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, field hockey, men’s and women’s indoor track and field, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s outdoor track and field, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, men’s and women’s tennis, and women’s volleyball. America East also conducts the nation’s most comprehensive academic recognition program for student-athletes. With a geographic footprint covering the Mid-Atlantic to Northeast regions of the United States, America East strives to develop champions in academics, athletics and leadership at its nine member institutions: University at Albany, Binghamton University, Boston University, University of Hartford, University of Maine, UMBC, University of New Hampshire, Stony Brook University and University of Vermont.
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Vermont captured its fifth straight America East Academic Cup in 2009 after its student-athletes registered a cumulative 3.14 grade-point average, which tied the league’s best mark ever. Six other schools also earned a 3.0 GPA or better. America East’s 3,200 student-athletes registered a combined 3.05 GPA during the 2008-09 academic year, and over 60 percent of them were named to America East’s Academic Honor Roll for recording a GPA of 3.0 or better. Connor Tobin (Vermont), Dan Schultz (Boston University) and Cornelia Carapcea (UMBC) were tabbed ESPN The Magazine Academic All-Americans, while 26 others were All-District selections. Vermont’s Connor Tobin (soccer) and Kristen Millar (lacrosse) were the America East Male and Female Scholar-Athletes of the Year, respectively. Twenty-one student-athletes were recognized as America East Scholar-Athletes and 167 received All-Academic recognition in their respective sport. Nineteen America East teams were publicly recognized by the NCAA for their multiyear Academic Progress Rate (APR), finishing among the top 10 percent of teams in the nation, with nine programs receiving perfect scores of 1,000.
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Boston University won the Stuart P. Haskell, Jr. Commissioner’s Cup for the fourth straight year and seventh time in the last eight seasons after capturing a conference-best seven championships, four regular-season titles and four runner-up finishes during the 2008-09 season.
18 • University of Hartford
Four America East programs won postseason games in 2008-09: Boston University men’s soccer (NCAA), Boston University women’s basketball (WNIT), Vermont men’s basketball (CBI) and Boston University softball (NCAA). Nineteen America East student-athletes earned All-America recognition, including one in men’s basketball, one in men’s soccer, six in men’s lacrosse, four in women’s lacrosse and nine in cross country/track & field. America East improved 10 positions in the men’s basketball conference RPI to No. 17, its fifth-best finish ever, and sent two teams (Binghamton, NCAA; Vermont, CBI) to the postseason for the fifth time since 2003. Three women’s basketball teams – Boston University, Hartford and Vermont – reached the postseason, tying a conference record set in 1999. Boston University defeated Fairleigh Dickinson in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship to give America East at least one NCAA win in seven of the last eight years, and the conference RPI (No. 6) was America East’s highest ever. Boston University became the first women’s soccer champion to complete an unbeaten and untied conference slate since 2000 and made its fourth straight NCAA appearance. UMBC (No. 9), which won its second straight America East Men’s Lacrosse Championship, and Stony Brook (No. 20) were ranked in the final USILA national poll, while Albany was also ranked during the season. Sarah Dalton, a first-team All-American in women’s lacrosse, led Boston University to its fifth straight conference title. The Terriers (No. 11) and New Hampshire (No. 20) were ranked in the final IWLCA national poll. Stony Brook women’s cross country competed at the NCAA Women’s Cross Country Championship for the second straight season. Boston University reached the championship round of its NCAA Softball Regional with wins over Iowa and Auburn, matching the best finish ever by an America East team.
Vermont women’s lacrosse standout Kristen Millar was selected the 2009 America East Woman of the Year for a distinguished career in the areas of academic achievement, athletics excellence, service and leadership. Hartford tennis player Rich Lieberman and the Maine softball team were named the America East Male and Female Sportsmanship Award winners. University at Albany appointed George M. Philip as its 18th president, while Stony Brook University named Dr. Samuel Stanley its next president. Patrick Chambers, who helped lead Villanova to the Final Four as a men’s basketball assistant coach in 2009, took over as Boston University’s next head coach. Binghamton’s Kevin Broadus, New Hampshire’s Bill Herrion and Stony Brook’s Steve Pikiell all received contract extensions.
AMERICA EAST CONFERENCE
America East in the Pros Several former America East athletes have made a positive impact in the professional ranks. • Three-time All-America East selection Jose Juan Barea (Northeastern) averaged 7.8 points and 3.4 assists in 79 games for the Dallas Mavericks in 2008-09, while three-time America East Player of the Year Malik Rose (Drexel) played in 38 games for the New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder. • Former Hartford star Vin Baker and three-time America East Player of the Year Reggie Lewis (Northeastern), who captained the Boston Celtics at the time of his premature death, combined to make five NBA All-Star appearances during their careers. • Women’s basketball coaches Jennifer Rizzotti (Hartford) and Cindy Blodgett (Maine) have appeared in WNBA action. • Carlos Pena, the 1998 Baseball Scholar-Athlete at Northeastern, has made an impact each of the past three seasons in Tampa Bay, earning American League Comeback Player of the Year honors in 2007, winning an American League Gold Glove at first base in 2008 and making his first All-Star appearance in 2009, while the Minnesota Twins’ Joe Nathan, a former Academic All-American at Stony Brook, played in his fourth Mid-Summer Classic. • Seven former America East men’s lacrosse standouts appeared in the Major League Lacrosse All-Star Game in 2009, including Merrick Thomson, a four-time all-conference selection at Albany who was named the 2008 Warrior Most Improved Player. John Grant (Delaware), the 1999 America East Player of Year, was the league’s Most Valuable Player last season. • Albany’s Steward Ceus became the third America East player taken in the Major League Soccer Draft, going 37th overall to the Colorado Rapids. Fellow former Great Dane Bouna Coundoul recorded 16 career shutouts in 52 career games for the Rapids before signing with the New York Red Bulls in July.
2008 America East Women’s Soccer Standings America East Overall School W L T Pts. W L T Boston University 8 0 0 24 15 6 1 Stony Brook 6 2 0 18 11 8 0 New Hampshire 5 3 0 15 6 11 1 Hartford 4 3 1 13 8 6 5 Maine 3 3 2 11 6 6 7 Binghamton 3 5 0 9 8 9 1 Vermont 2 5 1 7 4 13 1 UMBC 2 6 0 6 3 16 0 Albany 1 7 0 3 3 17 0
Pct. .705 .579 .361 .553 .500 .472 .250 .159 .150
2008 America East Women’s Soccer Championship Results Quarterfinals - Thursday, October 30 Game 1: No. 6 Binghamton 1, No. 3 New Hampshire 0 Game 2: No. 5 Maine 1, No. 4 Hartford 1 Maine advances on penalty kicks, 5-4 Semifinals - Sunday, November 2 Game 3: No. 1 Boston University 1, Maine 0 Game 4: No. 2 Stony Brook 2, Binghamton 0 Title Game - Saturday, November 8 Game 5: Boston University 2, Stony Brook 1 All Games at Higher Seed
2008 America East Women’s Soccer Major Award Winners Striker of the Year: Michelle Sheehan, New Hampshire Defender of the Year: Casey Brown, Boston University Rookie of the Year: Colleen McKenna, Stony Brook
All-Conference First Team F F F M M M M D D D G
Mara Osher Boston U. Michelle Sheehan New Hampshire Colleen McKenna Stony Brook Kacey Busque Hartford Marisha Schumacher-Hodge Boston U. Caitlin Whelan New Hampshire Brooke Barbuto Stony Brook Casey Brown Boston U. Angelina Cords Boston U. Lauren Aldred Hartford Marisa Viola Stony Brook
Midfielder of the Year: Marisha Schumacher-Hodge, Boston U. Goalkeeper of the Year: Marisa Viola, Stony Brook Coaching Staff of the Year: Boston U. (Nancy Feldman)
All-Conference Second Team F F F M M M M D D D G
Dani Raske Farrell McClernon Breeanna Robinson Mandi Casares Emily Pallotta Shauna Kelleher Kim Stephenson Nicole Montoya Elizabeth Speck Christina Di Ielsi Janie Reilly
Binghamton Boston U. Hartford Binghamton Boston U. Boston U. Maine Binghamton Boston U. Maine Boston U.
All-Rookie Team Kendra Harrell-Vigil Rebecca Lee Dani Raske Jessica Luscinski Breeanna Robinson Lauren Brodeur Toni DiRenzo Stephanie Gilkenson Colleen McKenna Alexis Lindo Emily Perrin
Albany Albany Binghamton Boston U. Hartford Hartford UMBC New Hampshire Stony Brook Stony Brook Vermont
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GIVING TO HARTFORD WOMEN’S SOCCER
2008-09 Hartford women’s booter’s club Platinum Hawk Club ($5,000+) Tom and Suzy Reich Gold Hawk Club ($1,000-$4,999) Silver Hawk Club ($500-$999) John J. Carson Palmer & Associates White Hawk Club ($250-$499) Director of Athletics Pat Meiser (left) with Soccer Excellence Fund creator Bob Forrester (right) and supporter Allan Wilson.
Red Hawk Club ($100-$249) Avon Soccer Club Beth Kearns Roy Morris Gayle and Jim Mulligan
There are two ways to become involved as a donor to University of Hartford Howie Hawk Club ($50-$99) women’s soccer. Both play an important role Michael and Kathleen Hamilton in shaping the direction of the program and Carlo Magno impacting the lives of student-athletes. Harald and Gretchen Sandstrom The first is the Booter’s Club. Donations Coaches Club ($0-$49) to the Booter’s Club are annual commitments Elaine D’Aurio used to supplement the program’s operatMaryAnne Fournier ing budget. Improving the team’s schedule and expanding resources for recruiting are a couple ways these resources are utilized. The second is the Soccer Excellence Association. Soccer Excellence, under the leadership of alumnus Bob Forrester ’66, supports the annual awards banquet for men’s and women’s soccer and addresses long term program needs identified by coaches. The objective for the group is to enrich the experience of student-athletes by providing a margin of excellence that elevates the profile of program and contributes to student-athlete welfare. Typical initiatives funded by Soccer Excellence leadership include international team travel, field upgrades and alumni engagement events. I WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO ___ Soccer Excellence ___ Booter’s club
SOCCER EXCELLENCE ASSOCIATION Peter Allaire Faisal and Hyat Al-Marzook Raymond and Carol Baglin Ray Boisvert Keven and Diane Busque Peter and Alice Duston Mario Elisarraraz Hans Engman Bob and Linda Forrester Dan Gaspar/Star Goalkeeper Academy Chuck Glenney Jack and Peg Griffin John and Diane Guigli Bob Haggett and Susan Pietrogallo T J Herlihy John and Maycelle Hoeger Hobey and Debby Hyde Doug and Susan Keeler George Lasnier and Wendy King George Lasnier Gene and Miriam Line Peter and June LoMaglio Wolfie and Anita Mielert Larry and Joan Murphy Paul Newman/Newman’s Own Palmer and Associates Liz Palmer and Linda Skowronek Michael Pereira Michael and Marie Petitti Patrick and Katarina Preux Butch Reilly Stacy Roth Harald and Gretchen Sandstrom Anthony Sereslis Agency Richard Spurling Peter Swatsburg Tom and Jennifer Trillo Theresa and Victor Uscilla Stephen and Barbara Waters Allan and Joyce Wilson
Name __________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________ City __________________________________ State _______ Zip_ ________________ Please make checks payable to the University of Hartford and mail to Ellen Crandall, Associate Athletics Director/ SWA, University of Hartford Sports Center, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117-1599
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The Soccer Excellence Dinner serves as the annual awards banquet for Hartford men’s and women’s soccer.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
In addition to its tradition of success on the playing field, the Hartford women’s soccer program has been exemplary in the classroom. The Hawks have posted the top team grade point average in the conference for six of the past nine years, and last season the team turned in a 3.25 GPA. Additionally, 13 members of the team posted a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and earned a spot on the America East Academic Honor Roll. The success women’s soccer has enjoyed in the classroom is a microcosm for a department-wide commitment to academic excellence. Hartford posted an overall student-athlete GPA of 3.01, and out of 342 student-athletes, 52 percent (177) posted a 3.0 or better during their athletic seasons. Nearly 27 percent (90) posted a 3.5 or better. The Hawks are also perennial contenders for the America East Academic Cup, an award that goes to the school with the highest overall student-athlete GPA. Hartford last won the award in 1997. Seven women’s soccer players have been named the America East Scholar-Athlete for their sport. The award is given to the top overall scholar-athlete of each sport the America East sponsors. Elizabeth Cook (right) was Hartford’s most recent winner, earning the distinction in 2006 and 2007. In 2008, both Kacey Busque and Laura Guigli represented Hartford on the America East All-Academic Team. Busque was also named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District First Team, an award that is given out annually by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Katharina Lindner Verizon Academic All-American of the Year In 2002, senior women’s soccer player Katharina Lindner became the University of Hartford’s first Verizon Academic AllAmerican of the Year, an award given out each year to one Division I women’s soccer player by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Lindner, a double major in communications and psychology, finished her academic career with a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade point average. She was also named to the Verizon Academic All-America First Team for the second straight season. “Katharina is a model student-athlete,” said Director of Athletics Pat Meiser. “We are so proud of her accomplishments. She’s been enormously successful on the field, and even more outstanding in the classroom.” Lindner was also a repeat selection as the America East Scholar-Athlete for women’s soccer, an honor given out by the conference to the top scholar-athletes in each of its 20 sports. As a four-year starter at forward and midfield, Lindner started and played in all but one game during her career and stands tied for the most games played and games started (87) at Hartford. A team captain for three seasons, she led the Hawks to two America East championships and four consecutive NCAA appearances. She was also a four-time all-conference selection and a First Team NSCAA All-American in 2000.
Hawks on the America East Academic Honor Roll (last three seasons) 2008 Michelle Babin Brittany Black Lauren Brodeur Kacey Busque Monica Elisarraraz Becky Flowers Sarah Gold Laura Guigli Maria Karahalios Kellie Leyland Michelle Orelli Rachel Richards Alex Uscilla 2007 Lauren Aldred Michelle Babin Brittany Black Kacey Busque Chiara Caen Ashley Carreira Elizabeth Cook Becky Flowers Sara Flowers Sarah Gold Laura Guigli Kellie Leyland Michelle Orelli Rachel Richards Meagan Riemer Maja Siösteen Jackie Strell 2006 Brittany Black Kacey Busque Chiara Caen Ashley Carreira Elizabeth Cook Stephanie D’Aurio Stephanie Demake Danielle Dietrich Laura Guigli Crystal Morris Melissa Pelletier Rachel Richards Maja Siösteen
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RECORD BOOK Year-by-Year Records Year Record Pct. Coach 2008 8-6-5 .553 John Natale (34-46-15, .437) 2007 7-6-5 .528 John Natale 2006 10-9-2 .524 John Natale 2005 4-13-1 .250 John Natale 2004 5-12-2 .316 John Natale 2003 7-10-3 .425 Eva Bergsten (36-23-3, .605) 2002 14-7-0 .667 Eva Bergsten 2001 15-6-0 .714 Eva Bergsten 2000 17-4-0 .810 Mark Krikorian (75-30-3, .708) 1999 18-5-2 .760 Mark Krikorian 1998 17-5-0 .723 Mark Krikorian 1997 19-2-1 .886 Mark Krikorian 1996 4-14-0 .222 Mark Krikorian 1995 15-4-2 .738 Austin Daniels (103-35-6, .736) 1994 16-4-1 .785 Austin Daniels 1993 11-7-1 .605 Austin Daniels 1992 19-2-0 .905 Austin Daniels 1991 14-7-0 .667 Austin Daniels 1990 11-7-2 .600 Austin Daniels 1989 17-4-0 .810 Austin Daniels 1988 7-9-4 .450 Ted Stavropoulos (47-35-10, .565) 1987 12-10-1 .543 Ted Stavropoulos 1986 11-7-1 .605 Ted Stavropoulos 1985 12-4-1 .735 Ted Stavropoulos 1984 5-5-3 .500 Ted Stavropoulos Program Total Record: 295-169-37 (.626), 25 years
Captain(s) Kacey Busque, Kellie Leyland, Becky Flowers Sara Flowers, Elizabeth Cook, Meagan Riemer Sara Flowers, Stephanie D’Aurio Brooke Johns, Erin Mucha Katie Gardiner, Erin Mucha Jeanette Akerlund, Cindy Walsh Katharina Lindner, Tini Lyng, Patty Woodson Katharina Lindner, Tini Lyng, Patty Woodson Katharina Lindner Sandra Doreleijers, Jaime Fountain Sandra Doreleijers Game Captains Amy Salamon, Donna Holyman, Danielle Rotondi Amy Fournier, Jessica Reifer, Michelle McKenzie Amy Fournier, Lisa Kesselman, Jessica Reifer Rose Daley, Michelle Thornsbury Nancy Kramarz, Karen Romero Yvonne Gwinnell, Nancy Kramarz, Karen Romero Gara Field, Regina Ronan Tricia Deignan, Monica Hodina, Karen Scheibe Audrey Russell, Sarah Seavey, Maribeth Blonski Audrey Russell, Liz Palmer Audrey Russell, Gayle Geier, Liz Palmer Alyson McCartney Greta Ferkel
Postseason None None NCAA (First Round) America East Champions None None None NCAA (First Round) America East Champions NCAA (First Round) NCAA (Second Round) NCAA Final Eight (Fourth Round) America East Champions NCAA Final 16 (Second Round) America East Champions NCAA Final 16 (Second Round) America East Champions None NCAA Final 24 (First Round) NAC Champions NCAA Final Eight (Third Round) NAC Champions NAC Champions NCAA Final Four (Third Round) NAC Champions NCAA Final Eight (Second Round) NAC Champions NCAA Final 12 (First Round) NCAA Final Eight (Second Round) None ECAC Tournament (Second Place) None ECAC Tournament ECAC Tournament
Al-Marzook Field Hartford women’s soccer has played on Al-Marzook Field since the program’s inception in 1984. The Hawks own a 168-62-16 (.715) home record in that time, including a 60-29-12 (.635) mark the past 10 years. 2008.........................................5-2-3 2007.........................................2-2-5 2006.........................................8-2-0 2005.........................................2-6-1 2004.........................................2-6-1 2003.........................................3-4-2 2002.........................................9-1-0 2001.........................................7-0-0 2000.........................................9-4-0 1999...................................... 13-2-0 1998.........................................8-0-0 1997.........................................8-0-0 1996.........................................4-7-0 1995...................................... 10-0-1 1994 ..................................... 10-3-1 1993.........................................8-2-0 1992...................................... 11-0-0 1991.........................................8-2-0 1990.........................................6-3-0 1989.........................................7-1-0 1988.........................................5-2-1 1987.........................................7-5-0 1986.........................................8-2-0 1985.........................................5-2-0 1984.........................................3-4-1
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RECORD BOOK Head-to-Head Records Opponent Adelphi Albany American Amherst Army Barry Berkshire CC Binghamton Boston College Boston Univ. Bridgeport Brown Bryant Cal-Berkeley Cal-Santa Barbara Canisius Central Conn. State Central Florida Colgate Colorado College Connecticut Connecticut Coll. Cornell Dartmouth Delaware Drexel Duke Fairfield Fairleigh Dickinson Florida Fordham George Mason Georgetown George Washington Harvard Hofstra Holy Cross Iona James Madison Keene State La Salle Long Beach State Loyola Maine Manhattan Maryland Marymount Massachusetts Michigan Michigan State
Record Last Win Last Loss First Meeting 1-3-2 1988, 1-0 1986, 1-2 1984 (L, 0-1) 8-0-0 2008, 4-0 None 2001 (W, 5-1) 1-0-0 1994, 9-1 None 1994 (W, 9-1) 1-0-0 1985, 1-0 None 1985 (W, 1-0) 3-0-0 2007, 1-0 None 2005 (W, 1-0) 0-1-0 None 1987, 0-1 1987 (L, 0-1) 2-0-0 1984, 4-0 None 1984 (W, 4-3) 4-3-1 2008, 3-1 2005, 0-1 2002 (L,0-1) 8-5-1 2000, 2-1 2004, 0-3 1986 (L, 0-3) 9-7-0 2007, 1-0 2008, 0-1 (2ot) 1996 (W, 2-0) 1-0-0 1986, 6-0 None 1986 (W, 6-0) 11-2-0 2002, 2-1 (ot) 2003, 0-2 1984 (W, 1-0) 1-0-0 2008, W 3-0 None 2008 (W, 3-0) 2-3-0 2002, 3-1 1996, 0-5 1990 (L, 1-2) 3-0-0 1993, 3-0 None 1991 (W, 4-0) 3-0-0 1997, 7-1 None 1988 (W, 4-1) 3-5-1 2002, 3-0 2007, 2-3 (ot) 1998 (W, 5-0) 0-2-0 None 2008, 0-1 1991 (L, 0-4) 4-3-2 1997, 4-0 2007, 0-2 1986 (W, 1-0) 2-2-0 1994, 2-0 1991, 0-3 1990 (L, 1-2) 5-15-1 2003, 1-0 (ot) 2004, 0-3 1986 (L, 0-1) 1-0-2 1985, 4-0 None 1984 (T, 1-1 ot) 4-3-0 1997, 4-0 2007, 0-1 (2ot) 1992 (W, 2-1) 2-6-2 2001, 2-0 2004, 0-2 1994 (T, 1-1) 14-1-0 2001, 2-1 (ot) 1996, 1-3 1991 (W, 5-0) 5-0-0 2001, 3-1 None 1997 (W, 7-0) 0-2-0 None 1998, 1-2 1992 (L, 0-1) 2-2-0 1999, 3-0 2006, 0-3 1984 (W, 5-0) 1-0-0 2008, 3-0 None 2008 (W, 3-0) 2-2-0 2000, 3-0 1999, 0-5 1998 (L, 2-5) 1-0-0 2002, 8-0 None 2002 (W, 8-0) 4-1-0 2000, 3-0 2008, 0-1 (ot) 1988 (W, 1-0 ot) 0-0-1 None None 2008 (T, 0-0 2ot) 1-0-0 1995, 1-0 (ot) None 1995 (W, 1-0 ot) 5-4-2 2002, 2-1 2001, 1-0 (4ot) 1996 (L, 0-5) 9-0-1 2001, 1-0 (3ot) None 1995 (W, 9-0) 9-1-0 2007, 1-0 (ot) 1986, 0-1 1985 (W, 3-1) 2-0-0 2008, 2-1 None 1985 (W, 24-0) 1-0-0 1993, 4-0 None 1993 (W, 4-0) 2-0-0 1986, 2-1 None 1985 (W, 3-0) 1-1-0 2005, 2-0 2006, 0-2 2005 (W, 2-0) 0-1-0 None 2003, 1-3 2003 (L, 1-3) 1-0-0 2002, 3-0 None 2002 (W, 3-0) 15-3-4 2006, 1-0 2005, 0-2 1990 (W, 2-0) 1-0-0 2004, 3-0 None 2004 (W, 3-0) 1-1-0 1987, 1-0 1996, 0-3 1987 (W, 1-0) 1-0-0 1989, 2-0 None 1989 (W, 2-0) 5-10-2 1994, 2-0 2007, 0-4 1986 (L, 0-1) 1-0-0 1995, 2-1 None 1995 (W, 2-1) 2-0-0 1993, 4-1 None 1991 (W, 3-0)
Opponent Monmouth Nebraska New Hampshire New Hamp. Coll. Niagara North Carolina NC State Northeastern Notre Dame Oregon State Penn State Pittsburgh Portland Princeton Providence Radford Rhode Island Richmond Rider Rutgers Sacred Heart Salve Regina San Diego Santa Clara Siena SMU Springfield Stanford Stetson St. John’s Stony Brook Syracuse Texas Texas A&M Towson Trinity UC-Irvine UMBC Vermont Villanova Virginia Washington Wesleyan Westfield William & Mary Williams Wisconsin Xavier Yale
Record 2-1-1 0-1-0 17-8-2 1-1-0 2-1-0 0-4-0 1-2-0 7-1-1 0-3-0 1-0-0 0-2-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 7-4-0 0-1-0 10-3-1 0-0-1 0-0-1 3-5-1 0-1-0 1-0-1 0-1-0 1-3-0 2-2-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-2-0 8-1-2 0-1-0 1-0-0 3-1-0 7-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 6-1-0 18-4-3 1-2-1 2-3-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-4-0 2-0-0 0-3-0 1-0-0 16-4-0
Last Win Last Loss First Meeting 1989, 5-2 1987, 1-3 1986 (W, 5-1) None 2002, 0-2 2002 (L, 0-2) 2006, 2-1 2008, 1-2 1985 (W, 2-1) 1986, 1-0 1985, 1-2 1985 (L, 1-2) 1989, 7-1 1988, 0-1 1987 (W, 5-1) None 1999, 1-7 1987 (L, 0-4) 1989, 2-1 1990, 0-3 1988 (L, 1-2) 2002, 3-0 2003, 0-4 1997 (W, 7-0) None 2003 (1-9) 2001 (L, 0-2) 1994, 5-2 None 1994 (W, 5-2) None 1999, 0-2 1984 (L, 0-1 ot) 1999, 4-0 None 1999 (W, 4-0) 1994, 4-3 (ot) 1993, 1-3 1993 (L, 1-3) 1999, 2-1 2004, 0-4 1999 (W, 2-1) 1994, 5-1 2008, 1-2 1986 (W, 2-0) None 1985, 1-3 1985 (L, 1-3) 1994, 5-1 2005, 0-7 1984 (L, 0-4) None None 1999 (T, 0-0 ot) None None 2007 (T, 1-1 2ot) 1991, 3-1 2006, 0-2 1985 (L, 0-3) None 2005, 1-2 (2ot) 2005 (L, 1-2 2ot) 1985, 5-0 None 1984 (T, 1-1 ot) None 1995, 0-2 1995 (L, 0-2) 1992, 1-0 1996, 0-7 1991 (L, 0-1) 1996, 6-1 2006, 1-2 1987 (W, 1-0) 1990, 3-2 None 1990 (W, 3-2) 1985, 2-0 1986, 0-1 1984 (W, 1-0) None 1994, 0-1 1994 (L, 0-1) 2008, 1-0 None 2008 (W, 1-0) None 2004, 2-3 2003 (L, 1-4) 2005, 1-0 2008, 0-1 1989 (W, 4-0) None 2005, 1-3 2005 (L, 1-3) 1995, 3-1 None 1995 (W, 3-1) 1998, 2-1 2000, 1-2 1986 (W, 1-0) 2001, 3-2 1996, 1-2 1995 (W, 7-0) None 1984, 1-3 1984 (L, 1-3) None 1995, 0-1 1995 (L, 0-1) 2008, 3-1 2005, 0-1 1997 (W, 4-1) 2008, 2-0 2005, 1-3 1986 (L, 1-3) 1987, 1-0 (ot) 2006, 0-1 1987 (W, 1-0 ot) 2000, 1-0 1999, 1-2 1987(L, 0-2) 1992, 1-0 1993, 1-3 1992 (W, 1-0) None 1984, 3-4 1984 (L, 3-4) 1985, 10-0 None 1985 (W, 10-0) 1991, 2-0 1990, 0-2 1987 (L, 0-4 ot) 1986, 3-0 None 1985 (W, 3-1) None 1991, 0-1 1990 (L, 0-2) 1992, 3-0 None 1992 (W, 3-0) 2001, 1-0 2006, 0-2 1985 (W, 3-0)
NCAA Tournament History Year 2006 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997
Opponent...................................Score................................................. Round Rutgers........................................L, 0-2.........................................First Round Nebraska...................................L, 0-2.........................................First Round Harvard......................................L, 0-1 (4 ot)..............................First Round Harvard......................................L, 0-3...................................Second Round Penn State..................................L, 0-2.................................... Quarterfinals Virginia.......................................W, 3-2 (3 ot).......................... Third Round Florida........................................W, 1-0.................................Second Round Princeton.....................................W, 2-1.......................................First Round Connecticut.................................L, 1-2....................................... Third Round Harvard......................................W, 3-0.................................Second Round Connecticut.................................L, 1-2 (2 ot)........................Second Round Colgate......................................W, 4-0.......................................First Round
Year 1995 1994 1992 1991 1990 1989
Opponent...................................Score................................................. Round Massachusetts............................L, 1-2 (ot)..................................First Round Connecticut.................................L, 1-2 (3 ot)......................... Quarterfinals Massachusetts............................W, 2-0.................................Second Round Duke............................................L, 0-1.......................................... Semifinals Massachusetts............................W, 2-1.................................Second Round Wisconsin...................................L, 0-1...................................Second Round Cal-Santa Barbara..................W, 4-0.......................................First Round Connecticut.................................L, 1-2.........................................First Round North Carolina..........................L, 0-9...................................Second Round Connecticut.................................W, 3-2 (pk)..............................First Round
2009 Women’s Soccer • 23
RECORD BOOK
CAREER RECORDS POINTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
151 145 123 113 97 94 85 82 68 64
Jessica Reifer (92-95) Kim LeMere (89-92) Rose Daley (90-93) Sandra Doreleijers (97-99) Stephanie Chmura (93-95) Jeanette Akerlund (00-03) D. Korbmacher (98-99) Katharina Lindner (99-02) Regina Ronan (87-90) Maria Kun (97-98)
GOALS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
60 56 50 42 38 37 35 26 24 23
Jessica Reifer (92-95) Kim LeMere (89-92) Rose Daley (90-93) Sandra Doreleijers (97-99) D. Korbmacher (98-99) Stephanie Chmura (93-95) Jeanette Akerlund (00-03) Katharina Lindner (99-02) Regina Ronan (87-90) Maria Kun (97-98)
ASSISTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10.
33 31 30 29 26 24 23 23 20 19
Kim LeMere (89-92) Jessica Reifer (92-95) Katharina Lindner (99-01) Sandra Doreleijers (97-99) Signe Andersen (98-99) Jeanette Akerlund (00-03) Rose Daley (90-93) Stephanie Chmura (93-95) Regina Ronan (87-90) Erin Pochman (91-94)
SHOTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
392 351 323 251 247 244 242 230 227 220
GAMES PLAYED 1. 87 87 87 87 87 6. 83 83 83 83 10. 82 82 82 GAMES STARTED 1. 87 87 3. 84 4. 83 83 6. 82 82 8. 81 9. 80 80
TEAM RECORDS Best Winning Percentage, Season .905 (19-2), 1992 Most Wins, Season 19, 1992 & 1997 Most Losses, Season 14, 1996 Most Ties, Season 5, 2007 & 2008 Most Overtime Games, Season 8, 1987 & 2007 Most Goals Scored, Season 85, 1997 Fewest Goals Allowed, Season 10, 1992 Most Shutouts, Season 13, 1992 & 1997 Most Consecutive Shutouts, Season 10, 2000 Most Goals Scored, Game 24 (24-0 vs. Iona 9-14-85) Consecutive Games Without Being Shut Out 20, 1992 Longest Winning Streak 13, 1992 & 1997 Longest Unbeaten Streak 20, 1997 Most Goals Per Game 3.82 (1997) 3.66 (1985) 3.41 (1994) 3.32 (1998) 2.90 (1992)
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SINGLE SEASON RECORDS
CAREER RECORDS
Least Goals Allowed 0.48 (1992) 0.54 (1997) 0.68 (2008) 0.76 (1995) 0.81 (2000)
Jessica Reifer (92-95) M. Thornsbury (90-93) Regina Ronan (87-90) Stephanie Chmura (93-95) Sarah Seavey (85-88) Karen Scheibe (86-89) Rose Daley (90-93) Tini Lyng (99-02) Kim LeMere (89-92) Jeanette Akerlund (00-03) Jaime Fountain (96-99) Sandra Kayulu (99-02) Katharina Lindner (99-02) Tini Lyng (99-02) Annika Michaels (99-02) Kim LeMere (89-92) Nancy Kramarz (89-92) Regina Ronan (87-90) Jeanette Akerlund (00-03) Tammy Thompson (89-92) Jessica Reifer (92-95) Tory Munro (96-99) Katharina Lindner (99-02) Tini Lyng (99-02) Jaime Fountain (96-99) Kim LeMere (89-92) Nancy Kramarz (89-92) Regina Ronan (87-90) Jessica Reifer (92-95) Jeanette Akerlund (00-03) M. Thornsbury (90-93) Cindy Walsh (00-03)
POINTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10.
62 51 49 47 46 42 42 40 39 38 38
Danielle Korbmacher (98) Jessica Reifer (94) Stine Bohle (97) Maria Kun (97) Kathy McNabb (85) Kim LeMere (91) Sandra Doreleijers (99) Jessica Reifer (93) Kim LeMere (92) Sandra Doreleijers (98) Jeanette Akerlund (02)
GOALS 1. 2. 3. 5. 7. 9.
28 22 20 20 17 17 16 16 15 15
Danielle Korbmacher (98) Jessica Reifer (94) Stine Bohle (97) Kathy McNabb (85) Maria Kun (97) Sandra Doreleijers (99) Kim LeMere (91) Jessica Reifer (93) Stephanie Chmura (95) Jeanette Akerlund (02)
ASSISTS 1. 2. 4. 8. 10.
14 13 13 12 12 12 12 11 11 10 10 10 10
Signe Andersen (98) Maria Kun (97) Erin Pochman (94) Eva Gussias (97) Sandra Doreleijers (98) Signe Andersen (99) Katharina Lindner (00) Kim LeMere (92) Cindy Walsh (02) Kristin Huff (85) Kim LeMere (91) Stephanie Chmura (94) Sandra Doreleijers (97)
SHOTS 1. 2. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10.
121 116 116 102 96 96 95 92 90 87
Michelle Thornsbury (92) Michelle Thornsbury (91) Jessica Reifer (94) Danielle Korbmacher (98) Regina Ronan (90) Jessica Reifer (93) Jessica Reifer (95) Stine Bohle (97) Stephanie Chmura (94) Regina Ronan (89)
GOALKEEPING RECORDS Best Save %, Career Best Save %, Season Best Goals Against Average, Career Best Goals Against Average, Season Most Solo Shutouts, Career Most Solo Shutouts, Season Most Total Shutouts, Career Most Total Shutouts, Season
.869, Maureen McShea (85-88) .908, Karen Romero (92) 0.92, Karen Romero (89-92) 0.47, Karen Romero (92) 29, Karen Romero (89-92) 10, Karen Romero (91 & 92) 39, Karen Romero (89-92) 13, Ingrid Sternhoff (97) 13, Karen Romero (92)
ALL-TIME ROSTER (1984-2008)
A
Afouxenides, Maria........................ 04, 05 Ahrensbach, Kamila............................... 95 Akerlund, Jeanette......... 00, 01, 02, 03* Alaimo, Becky.................................. 06, 08 Aldred, Lauren................................. 07, 08 Andersen, Signe.............................. 98, 99
B
Babin, Michelle................................ 07, 08 Badger, Brittny................................. 03, 04 Baker, Alexandra................................... 07 Bakke, Hilde...................... 00, 01, 02, 03 Bates, Michele........................................ 86 Baxter, Elizabeth.................................... 97 Bellonio, Jamie................................. 00, 01 Bensam, Caroline................................... 84 Black, Brittany................... 05, 06, 07, 08 Blonski, Maribeth............ 85, 86, 87, 88* Bohle, Stine.............................................. 97 Bonetti, Andrea...................................... 96 Bourassa, Stefanie................................. 03 Brodeur, Lauren...................................... 08 Busque, Kacey................. 05, 06, 07, 08*
C
Caen, Chiara.................... 05, 06, 07, 08 Canle, Brigit..................................... 00, 01 Canle, Deidre.......................................... 01 Carreira, Ashley.......................05, 06, 07 Cederkvist, Tina...................................... 98 Chmura, Stephanie..................93, 94, 95 Coccodrilli, Maria.................................. 87 Cohen, Nancy.................................. 84, 85 Cook, Elizabeth.............. 04, 05, 06, 07* Cooper, Jewel...........................92, 93, 94 Cooper, Yolanda.............. 88, 89, 90, 91 Cox, Brittany.................................... 06, 07 Cox, Sloane...................................... 95, 96 Crittenden, Amy................ 93, 94, 95, 96
D
D’Aurio, Stephanie.................05, 06*, 07 Daley, Rose...................... 90, 91, 92, 93* DeBlasio, Beth.....................89, 90, 91,92 DeGray, Michelle.....................85, 86, 87 Deignan, Tricia........................86, 87, 89* Demake, Stephanie................................ 06 Dergance, Jeannae.......... 89, 90, 91, 92 Deroches, Andrea............ 97, 98, 99, 00 DeSanti, Michele.................................... 08 Dietrich, Danielle............................. 05, 06 Doreleijers, Sandra..............97, 98*, 99* Doyle, Stephanie.............. 02, 03, 04, 05 Dublin, Anne Marie .............................. 84 Duhrkoop, Laurie............................. 96, 97 Dziedzic, Katherine................................ 96
E
Early, Kim.......................................... 92, 93 Easdon, Jennifer............... 85, 86, 87, 88 Eiden, Susan............................................ 84 Elisarraraz, Monica................................ 08 Engman, Malin..........................01, 02, 04
F
Fazio, Irene........................ 88, 89, 90, 91
Felix, Erin...................................98, 99, 00 Ferguson, Nancy.................................... 87 Ferkel, Greta........................................ 84* Ferreira, Kerri...........................97, 98, 99 Field, Gara..................... 87, 88, 89, 90* Flanagan, Morna................................... 86 Flowers, Becky........................06, 07, 08* Flowers, Sara............................... 06*, 07* Fountain, Jaime............... 96, 97, 98, 99* Fournier, Amy................ 92, 93, 94*, 95* Fuss, Sonja........................................ 98, 99 Fyfe, Jen........................................... 93, 94
G
Gardiner, Katie.............. 00, 01, 02, 04* Geier, Gayle.................. 84, 85, 86*, 87 Gold, Sarah..................................... 07, 08 Gotaas, Cecilie....................................... 98 Gregory, Jan.......................................... 92 Guidoboni, Lindsay................................ 05 Guigli, Laura.............................06, 07, 08 Gussias, Eva............................................ 97 Gwinnell, Yvonne .......... 88, 89, 90, 91*
H
Hamilton, Mary Beth....................... 07, 08 Hamlin, Grace........................................ 94 Hartin, Katie............................................ 99 Hinton, Heather............................... 02, 03 Hirsch, Jen........................................ 03, 04 Hodina, Monica ............ 88, 89*, 90, 91 Holyman, Donna.....................94, 95, 96* Hoover, Rachel..........................91, 92, 93 Hornish, Donna................................. 89, 90 Huelle, Keila...................... 92, 93, 94, 95 Huff, Kristin ...................... 85, 86, 87, 88
J
Jerlinski, Sheila....................................... 03 Johns, Brooke................................... 04, 05
K
Kaminski, Katie....................................... 00 Kapinos, Pam.................................... 99, 00 Kaplan, Jessica....................................... 85 Karahalios, Maria.................................. 08 Karlsson, Marika............................. 97, 98 Kayulu, Sandra................. 99, 00, 01, 02 Kelley, Hope............................................ 84 Kelly, Dana ............................................ 84 Kesselman, Lisa............... 91, 92, 93, 94* Knudsen, Ulla.......................................... 97 Korbmacher, Danielle..................... 98, 99 Kramarz, Nancy........... 89, 90, 91*, 92* Krok, Inger-Lise....................................... 98 Kulmann, Lauren.............................. 95, 96 Kun, Maria........................................ 97, 98
L
Laackman, Suzanne......... 89, 90, 91, 92 Langston, Lynn........................................ 93 Lauvik, Hege.................................... 99, 00 Lavoye, Debbie............................... 84, 85 Lemberg, Melissa................................... 84 LeMere, Kim...................... 89, 90, 91, 92 Lennartsson, Moa................................... 04 Leone, Renea........................................... 84
Levine, Allison.......................................... 02 Leyland, Kellie................ 05, 06, 07, 08* Lindner, Katharina...... 99, 00*, 01*, 02* Loftus, Clare............................................ 93 Luciano, Marisol...................................... 84 Lyng, Tini........................ 99, 00, 01*, 02*
M
Makkas, Vicki................................... 04, 05 Martin, Karina..........................93, 94, 95 McCartney, Alyson........................ 84, 85* McClure, Cassandra........ 86, 87, 88, 89 McKenzie, Michelle........ 92, 93, 94, 95* McLoughlin, Erin................ 85, 86, 87, 88 McNabb, Kathy............................... 85, 86 McShea, Maureen............ 85, 86, 87, 88 Michaels, Annika.............. 99, 00, 01, 02 Mills, Heather.......................................... 03 Monsees, Amy................... 86, 87, 88, 89 Moore, Sandy......................................... 87 Moran, Desiree................. 86, 87, 88, 89 Morris, Crystal.................. 03, 04, 05, 06 Mucha, Erin...................... 02, 03, 04*, 05 Munro, Victoria................. 96, 97, 98, 99 Myge, Anny...............................99, 00, 01
N
Natale, Tara..................................... 00, 01 Nilssen, Anne Lise............................ 00, 01 Nilsson, Susanne..................................... 03 Nowlin, Lesley.................................. 96, 97
O
S
Sachs, Kay............................................... 86 Salamon, Amy.........................94, 95, 96* Sarapoulos, Christina............................ 03 Savarino, Giannetta....................... 04, 05 Scheibe, Karen............... 86, 87, 88, 89* Schiliro, Jean Marie............................... 88 Schneider, Bonnie............. 00, 01, 02, 03 Schreiner, Tiffany................................... 90 Seavey, Sarah ............... 85, 86, 87, 88* Shannon, Sara................................. 84, 85 Sherry, Beth....................... 85, 86, 87, 88 Sherry, Kate..............................86, 87, 88 Shields, Chenoa...................................... 97 Siösteen, Maja.................. 04, 05, 06, 07 Skard, Siv......................................... 00, 01 Skinner, Ann...................................... 91, 92 Smyth, Amber......................................... 08 Soucy, Dawn.................................... 84, 85 Sparkes, Camille.............. 96, 97, 98, 99 Spinelli, Marie................................. 95, 96 Stelling, Irene................................... 94, 95 Sternhoff, Ingrid.......................97, 98, 99 Strell, Jackie............................................ 06 Szabla, Cari........................................... 85
T
Taft, Sabrina.................................... 04, 05 Tatro, Callie............................................. 05 Tepper, Alison ........................................ 86 Tepper, Hilary.................................. 89, 90 Thompson, Tammy........... 89, 90, 91, 92 Thornsbury, Michelle...... 90, 91, 92, 93*
Orelli, Michelle....................................... 07
P
Palmer, Liz..................... 84, 85, 86*, 87* Pendleton, Jaime.............. 00, 01, 02, 03 Pelletier, Melissa.............................. 05, 06 Pepper, Amy........................................... 91 Pink, Courtney......................................... 97 Pink, Gretchen........................................ 97 Pochman, Erin................................... 93, 94 Pothier, Stephanie............ 01, 02, 03, 04 Prendergast, Carol.......... 94, 95, 96, 97 Prince, Courtney..................................... 07 Pulley, Jill................................................. 87
R
Radzevich, Amber.................................. 99 Reardon, Kate................... 97, 98, 99, 00 Reifer, Jessica............... 92, 93, 94*, 95* Reter, Brenda.................... 97, 98, 99, 00 Richards, Rachel.......................06, 07, 08 Riemer, Meagan............................ 06, 07* Roberts, Wendy .................................... 85 Robinson, Breeanna............................... 08 Rodgers, Katie........................................ 84 Roesler, Valerie....................................... 00 Romanowski, Regan............................... 97 Romero, Karen.............. 89, 90, 91*, 92* Ronan, Regina................... 87, 88, 89, 90 Root, Anne............................................... 86 Roth, Stacy....................................... 94, 95 Rotondi, Danielle............ 93, 94, 95, 96* Russell, Audrey........... 85, 86*, 87*, 88*
V
Veilleaux, Danielle................................. 97
W
Walsh, Cindy................... 00, 01, 02, 03* Whitney, Kerin.................. 90, 91, 92, 93 Williams, Shane............................... 90, 91 Wilson, Kristin......................................... 88 Wolfe, Kristi............................................ 91 Woodson, Patty............ 99, 00, 01*, 02* Woodson, Susie............................... 99, 00
Z
Zagura, Lynne.................................. 96, 97 Zaniewski, Diane.................................... 03 * - Team captain
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YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS
2008 (8-6-5)
8-22 8-24 8-29 8-31 9-5 9-7 9-11 9-21 9-24 9-28 10-2 10-5 10-9 10-12 10-16 10-19 10-22 10-26 10-30
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT..............0-0 T (2ot) FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON.........................3-0 W at Stetson................................................. 1-0 W at Central Florida.....................................0-1 L at George Mason %.........................0-1 L (ot) vs. Georgetown %..........................0-0 T (2ot) PROVIDENCE.............................................1-2 L COLGATE..........................................1-1 T (2ot) at Iona...................................................... 2-1 W at Stony Brook...........................................0-1 L at Vermont............................................... 2-0 W UMBC....................................................... 3-1 W at Maine...........................................0-0 T (2ot) ALBANY.................................................... 4-0 W BINGHAMTON....................................... 3-1 W at New Hampshire....................................1-2 L BRYANT.................................................... 3-0 W BOSTON UNIVERSITY.................... 0-1 L (2ot) MAINE !.............................................1-1 T (2ot)
% - George Mason Tournament (Fairfax, VA) ! - America East Championship (West Hartford, CT)
2007 (7-6-5)
8-31 9-2 9-7 9-14 9-16 9-21 9-23 9-28 9-30 10-4 10-7 10-11 10-14 10-18 10-21 10-25 10-28 11-1
HARVARD %.....................................1-1 T (2ot) RIDER %............................................2-2 T (2ot) at Cornell.......................................... 0-1 L (2ot) at Providence.............................................0-1 L at Massachusetts.......................................0-4 L ARMY........................................................ 1-0 W at Holy Cross....................................1-0 W (ot) at Colgate..................................................0-2 L CENTRAL CONNECTICUT.................2-3 L (ot) STONY BROOK...............................0-0 T (2ot) at Binghamton......................................... 2-0 W at UMBC.................................................. 1-0 W MAINE...............................................1-1 T (2ot) at Boston University...............................1-0 W NEW HAMPSHIRE.....................................0-1 L at Albany................................................. 1-0 W VERMONT................................................ 2-0 W BINGHAMTON !..............................1-1 T (2ot)
% - adidas/Hartford Fall Classic (West Hartford, CT) ! - America East Championship (West Hartford, CT)
2006 (10-9-2)
8-25 8-27 9-1 9-3 9-7 9-10 9-15 9-17 9-22 9-24 9-28 10-1 10-5 10-8 10-12 10-15 10-19 10-22 10-29 11-4 11-9
ALBANY.................................................... 3-0 W at La Salle..................................................0-2 L at Villanova%............................................0-1 L vs. Colgate%..............................................1-3 L MASSACHUSETTS......................................0-1 L at Siena.......................................................1-2 L at Central Connecticut..............................0-1 L YALE.............................................................0-2 L ARMY........................................................ 1-0 W at Fairfield..................................................0-3 L at New Hampshire.................................2-1 W HOLY CROSS.......................................... 3-1 W UMBC....................................................... 5-0 W at (#23) Maine................................1-0 W (ot) at Vermont........................................1-1 T (2ot) at Stony Brook.................................1-1 T (2ot) BINGHAMTON....................................... 2-0 W (#20) BOSTON UNIVERSITY................1-0 W NEW HAMPSHIRE!.................................2-1 W MAINE!..................................................... 1-0 W at (#12) Rutgers#.....................................0-2 L
% - Villanova Tournament (Philadelphia, PA) ! - America East Championship (West Hartford, CT) # - NCAA Tournament (Piscataway, NJ)
2005 (4-13-1)
8-26 8-28 9-2 9-4 9-7 9-9 9-11 9-15 9-20 9-22 9-25 9-29
at Massachusetts.......................................0-3 L at Syracuse.................................................1-3 L LA SALLE.................................................. 2-0 W FAIRFIELD....................................................0-1 L SIENA................................................. 1-2 L (2ot) at Yale.........................................................0-1 L RHODE ISLAND..........................................0-7 L at Central Connecticut.................... 1-2 L (2ot) SACRED HEART................................ 1-2 L (2ot) at Army.................................................... 1-0 W at Albany................................................. 1-0 W NEW HAMPSHIRE...........................0-0 T (2ot)
26 • University of Hartford
10-6 10-9 10-13 10-16 10-20 10-23
at UMBC.....................................................0-1 L MAINE.........................................................0-2 L VERMONT...................................................1-3 L STONY BROOK......................................1-0 W at Binghamton............................................0-1 L at Boston University..................................1-3 L
2004 (5-12-2)
8-27 8-29 9-5 9-10 9-12 9-17 9-19 9-26 10-1 10-3 10-8 10-10 10-15 10-17 10-22 10-24 10-27 10-30 11-2
vs. St. John’s %...........................................2-3 L vs. Hofstra %....................................1-1 T (2ot) (#19) BOSTON COLLEGE.......................0-3 L CENTRAL CONNECTICUT........................1-5 L at (#14) Connecticut.................................0-3 L MANHATTAN.......................................... 3-0 W at Rhode Island..........................................1-4 L (#17) PRINCETON....................................0-4 L BOSTON UNIVERSITY..............................1-4 L NORTHEASTERN..............................1-1 T (2ot) at Albany................................................. 2-1 W at Stony Brook........................................3-2 W at Maine.....................................................0-5 L at New Hampshire....................................1-3 L BINGHAMTON..........................................1-2 L UMBC....................................................... 3-1 W DARTMOUTH..............................................0-2 L at Vermont............................................... 1-0 W at New Hampshire !..................................0-4 L
% - Army Gillette Classic (West Point, NY) ! - America East Championship (first round)
2003 (7-10-3)
8-29 9-5 9-7 9-10 9-19 9-21 9-24 9-27 10-2 10-4 10-7 10-10 10-12 10-16 10-19 10-21 10-24 10-26 11-2 11-7
vs. (#6) Notre Dame.................................1-9 L YALE.............................................................0-2 L at Central Connecticut..............................0-2 L at UMBC.................................................. 3-0 W LONG BEACH STATE................................1-3 L BINGHAMTON.......................................3-1 W at Princeton................................................1-3 L RHODE ISLAND................................1-1 T (2ot) NEW HAMPSHIRE.....................................2-4 L at St. John’s.................................................1-4 L BROWN......................................................0-2 L VERMONT.........................................2-2 T (2ot) (#10) CONNECTICUT....................1-0 W (ot) at Stony Brook........................................1-0 W at Northeastern.........................................0-4 L at (#19) Boston College..........................1-2 L at Boston University...............................1-0 W MAINE...............................................2-1 W (ot) at Albany................................................. 5-0 W vs. Maine!...........................2-2 T (2ot, 2-4 PK)
! - America East Championship (Boston, MA)
2002 (14-7-0)
8-30 9-1 9-6 9-13 9-15 9-21 9-25 9-29 10-1 10-6 10-11 10-15 10-17 10-20 10-24 10-27 10-31 11-3 11-8 11-10 11-15
at (#9) Connecticut$.................................2-3 L vs. Fordham$........................................... 8-0 W CENTRAL CONNECTICUT.....................2-0 W vs. (#11) Notre Dame%..........................1-2 L vs. Loyola%............................................. 3-0 W at Yale.........................................................0-2 L DARTMOUTH..............................................0-2 L (#5) CALIFORNIA...................................3-1 W HARVARD................................................. 2-1 W NORTHEASTERN.....................................3-0 W at Maine.................................................. 4-2 W at Brown............................................2-1 W (ot) at Vermont............................................... 4-0 W ALBANY.................................................... 3-0 W at Binghamton............................................0-1 L at New Hampshire....................................0-1 L BOSTON UNIVERSITY...........................3-0 W STONY BROOK......................................2-0 W NORTHEASTERN!....................................3-0 W STONY BROOK!.....................................4-0 W vs. Nebraska#...........................................0-2 L
$ - UConn/adidas Classic (Storrs, CT) % - Maryland/FILA Classic (College Park, MD) ! - America East Championship (West Hartford, CT) # - NCAA Tournament (Villanova, PA)
2001 (15-6-0)
8-31 9-2
vs. Connecticut (at Notre Dame)......1-2 L (ot) at Notre Dame...........................................0-2 L
9-8 9-21 9-23 9-26 10-2 10-4 10-6 10-9 10-12 10-14 10-19 10-21 10-26 10-28 10-31 11-3 11-9 11-11 11-15
at Central Connecticut...........................5-0 W DELAWARE..................................... 2-1 W (2ot) TOWSON................................................ 3-2 W at Dartmouth........................................... 2-0 W YALE.......................................................... 1-0 W at Stony Brook........................................2-1 W at Albany................................................. 5-1 W BROWN................................................... 3-0 W at Hofstra................................................ 1-0 W at Drexel.................................................. 3-1 W MAINE...............................................2-1 W (ot) NEW HAMPSHIRE..................................5-3 W at Boston University..................................0-1 L at Northeastern......................................7-1 W at Harvard.................................................0-1 L VERMONT................................................ 2-1 W vs. Hofstra!..................................... 1-0 W (3ot) vs. Boston University!.................................0-2 L vs. Harvard#.................................... 0-1 L (4ot)
9-19 9-23 9-27 9-30 10-3 10-7 10-16 10-18 10-23 10-25 10-30 11-1 11-3 11-6 11-8 11-14 11-21
@ Florida...................................................2-5 L @ Yale..................................................... 1-0 W @ Texas A&M........................................ 2-1 W BROWN................................................... 3-0 W VERMONT................................................ 4-1 W @ Dartmouth.............................................0-1 L DELAWARE............................................... 4-0 W TOWSON................................................ 3-0 W @ Hofstra.........................................2-1 W (ot) @ Drexel................................................. 7-0 W @ Maine.................................................. 6-0 W @ New Hampshire................................4-0 W @ Northeastern.................................. 10-0 W vs. Vermont$............................................ 5-1 W vs. New Hampshire$..............................4-0 W HARVARD (NCAAs)................................3-0 W at Connecticut (NCAAs)............................1-2 L
# - Nike Carolina Classic $ - America East Tournament (Towson, MD)
! - America East Tournament # - NCAA Tournament (@ UConn)
1997 (19-2-1)
2000 (17-4-0)
8-25 9-1 9-9 9-11 9-13 9-16 9-22 9-24 9-30 10-6 10-8 10-13 10-15 10-20 10-22 10-25 10-28 10-31 11-3 11-5 11-11
BOSTON COLLEGE................................2-1 W TEXAS A&M................................................1-2 L VIRGINIA................................................. 1-0 W HOFSTRA................................................. 2-0 W at Yale...................................................... 5-0 W DREXEL..................................................... 1-0 W vs. Florida%............................................ 3-0 W vs. George Mason%..............................5-0 W HOLY CROSS.......................................... 3-0 W at Delaware............................................ 2-0 W at Towson................................................. 1-0 W at Maine.................................................. 1-0 W at New Hampshire.................................2-1 W BOSTON UNIVERSITY..............................0-3 L NORTHEASTERN.....................................3-0 W DARTMOUTH................................. 2-1 W (2ot) at Vermont............................................... 4-1 W HARVARD................................................. 2-1 W HOFSTRA!................................................ 1-0 W BOSTON UNIVERSITY!.............................1-4 L HARVARD#.................................................0-3 L
% - Virginia Classic ! - America East Tournament # - NCAA Tournament
1999 (18-5-2)
9-3 9-5 9-8 9-17 9-22 9-24 9-26 9-29 10-1 10-3 10-8 10-10 10-15 10-17 10-21 10-23 10-26 10-29 10-31 11-3 11-6 11-10 11-14 11-20 11-27
FAIRFIELD................................................. 3-0 W BOSTON COLLEGE.........................1-0 W (ot) at Hofstra................................................ 2-1 W PITTSBURGH............................................ 4-0 W at Drexel.................................................. 6-1 W vs. Richmond....................................... 0-0 T (ot) at Virginia..................................................1-2 L at Harvard......................................... 1-1 T (ot) MAINE...................................................... 4-0 W NEW HAMPSHIRE..................................5-1 W NORTH CAROLINA...................................1-7 L FLORIDA......................................................0-5 L at Boston University...............................1-0 W NORTHEASTERN.....................................2-0 W DARTMOUTH#..........................................0-1 L VERMONT................................................ 8-0 W YALE...................................................2-1 W (ot) DELAWARE............................................... 3-0 W TOWSON................................................ 4-0 W DELAWARE%........................................... 3-1 W BOSTON UNIVERSITY%........................2-1 W PRINCETON$.......................................... 2-1 W at Florida$.............................................. 1-0 W at Virginia$................................... 3-2 W (3ot) at Penn State$...........................................0-2 L
# - @ Glastonbury, CT % - America East Tournament $ - NCAA Tournament
1998 (17-5-0)
9-5 9-9 9-11 9-13 9-16
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT.....................5-0 W BOSTON UNIV........................................5-2 W @ North Carolina#..................................0-4 L vs. Duke#....................................................1-2 L HARVARD................................................. 1-0 W
8-30 9-1 9-6 9-17 9-20 9-24 9-27 9-30 10-5 10-7 10-10 10-12 10-18 10-19 10-24 10-29 10-31 11-2 11-7 11-9 11-17 11-22
vs. Rutgers#................................................1-2 L vs. Connecticut#...................................... 3-2 W CANISIUS................................................. 7-1 W at Harvard.............................................. 2-0 W at UMBC.................................................. 4-1 W YALE.......................................................... 4-1 W NORTHEASTERN.....................................7-0 W at Dartmouth..............................................0-0 T at Vermont............................................... 5-1 W at Brown................................................... 1-0 W at Delaware .......................................... 2-0 W at Towson................................................. 2-1 W at Boston U.............................................. 4-0 W CORNELL.................................................. 4-0 W MAINE...................................................... 2-0 W NEW HAMPSHIRE..................................5-0 W HOFSTRA................................................. 7-1 W DREXEL..................................................... 7-0 W vs. Delaware$......................................... 5-0 W vs. Towson$.............................................. 8-0 W vs. Colgate @ S. Heart (NCAAs) ......4-0 W at Connecticut (NCAAs).................1-2 L (2 ot)
# - UConn/Umbro Classic $ - America East Tournament (at UVM)
1996 (4-14)
9-1 9-7 9-8 9-13 9-15 9-21 9-24 9-28 10-1 10-3 10-5 10-9 10-16 10-18 10-20 10-23 10-26 10-30
SIENA........................................................ 6-1 W COLGATE#.................................................1-5 L MARYLAND#..............................................0-3 L at Cal-Berkeley.........................................0-5 L at Santa Clara...........................................0-7 L at Massachusetts.......................................0-3 L at Vermont ................................................1-2 L at Cornell....................................................0-1 L DARTMOUTH..............................................1-4 L HARVARD....................................................0-5 L MAINE ........................................................1-3 L HOFSTRA . .............................................. 3-0 W NEW HAMPSHIRE ....................................0-1 L at Delaware .............................................1-3 L at Towson State ........................................1-2 L BROWN................................................... 1-0 W CONNECTICUT..........................................0-4 L BOSTON U. ............................................ 2-0 W
# - UMBRO Women’s Soccer Cup
1995 (15-4-2)
9-2 9-9 9-10 9-13 9-20 9-24 9-28 9-30 10-4 10-7 10-11 10-13 10-15 10-18 10-21 10-24 10-28
GEORGE WASHINGTON..............2-1 W (ot) TEXAS#.................................................... 3-1 W MICHIGAN#........................................... 2-1 W BOSTON COLLEGE................................2-0 W at Hofstra................................................ 9-0 W CORNELL.................................................. 2-1 W DELAWARE............................................... 3-1 W TOWSON ST........................................... 7-0 W at Dartmouth..............................................0-2 L VERMONT................................................ 4-0 W MASSACHUSETTS.............................. 0-0 T (ot) vs. San Diego%.........................................0-2 L at UC-Irvine% .........................................0- 1 L at Brown............................................2-0 W (ot) at Maine.................................................. 7-1 W at New Hampshire.................................2-0 W at Connecticut.................................... 2-2 T (ot)
YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS
11-1 11-3 11-5 11-11
at Yale...................................................... 2-1 W VERMONT $............................................ 3-0 W DELAWARE $....................................3-0 W (ot) at Massachusetts (NCAAs)................1-2 L (ot)
# - adidas Women’s Soccer Cup % - UC-Irvine Tournament $ - North Atlantic Conference Tourney
1994 (16-4-1)
9-3 9-4 9-10 9-11 9-14 9-18 9-24 9-28 10-1 10-5 10-8 10-12 10-16 10-19 10-22 10-26 10-29 11-2 11-5 11-12 11-13
at Colorado College.............................5-2 W vs. Oregon St. (at Colorado Col.).......5-2 W STANFORD #.............................................0-1 L AMERICAN #.......................................... 9-1 W at Boston College...................................5-0 W at Delaware............................................ 6-2 W RHODE ISLAND....................................... 5-1 W YALE.......................................................... 7-1 W MAINE...................................................... 5-0 W DARTMOUTH...................................... 1-1 T (ot) PORTLAND.......................................4-3 W (ot) at Massachusetts....................................2-1 W at Cornell....................................................0-2 L PROVIDENCE.......................................... 4-0 W VERMONT................................................ 5-0 W at New Hampshire.................................1-0 W CONNECTICUT..........................................0-1 L BROWN................................................... 4-3 W DELAWARE $........................................... 4-1 W MASSACHUSETTS (NCAAs)..................2-0 W CONNECTICUT (NCAAs)................ 1-2 L (3ot)
# - Hartford Courant Women’s Soccer Cup $ - North Atlantic Conference Tourney
1993 (11-7-1)
9-6 9-8 9-11 9-12 9-19 9-22 9-25 9-26 9-29 10-2 10-6 10-9 10-13 10-17 10-20 10-23 10-30 10-31 11-4
SANTA CLARA...........................................0-2 L BOSTON COLLEGE.........................3-1 W (ot) COLORADO COLLEGE #.....................2-1 W MICHIGAN STATE #..............................4-1 W CORNELL.................................................. 4-2 W at Rhode Island....................................... 2-0 W DELAWARE............................................... 3-2 W CAL-SANTA BARBARA...........................3-0 W at Yale...................................................... 3-2 W at Maine.................................................. 6-2 W at Providence.............................................0-2 L MASSACHUSETTS......................................0-3 L NEW HAMPSHIRE..................................6-0 W JAMES MADISION.................................4-0 W at Brown......................................................2-3 L at Vermont..................................................3-3 T vs. Washington %......................................1-3 L at Portland %............................................1-3 L at Connecticut.....................................2-3 L (ot)
# - Holiday Inn Downtown Women’s Soccer Cup % - Portland Invitational
1992 (19-2)
9-5 9-9 9-12 9-13 9-18 9-23 9-25 9-27
MAINE...................................................... 8-0 W at Boston College...................................2-0 W CAL-BERKELEY #....................................2-1 W CANISIUS #............................................. 9-0 W WASHINGTON....................................... 1-0 W RHODE ISLAND....................................... 5-1 W at Rutgers....................................................1-3 L at Delaware............................................ 3-0 W
9-30 10-3 10-4 10-10 10-13 10-17 10-18 10-24 10-28 10-30 11-1 11-15 11-21
YALE.......................................................... 4-0 W vs. Xavier %............................................ 3-0 W at Cornell %............................................ 2-1 W at Massachusetts....................................2-0 W at New Hampshire.................................3-0 W BROWN................................................... 5-0 W PROVIDENCE.......................................... 2-1 W VERMONT................................................ 2-0 W CONNECTICUT.......................................3-1 W vs. Cal-Santa Barbara (at S. Clara)...1-0 W at Santa Clara........................................1-0 W MASSACHUSETTS (NCAAs)..................2-1 W vs. Duke (NCAAs at UNC)........................0-1 L
# - E. Hartford Holiday Inn Women’s Soccer Cup % - Cornell Invitational
9-21 9-23 9-28 10-1 10-4 10-6 10-7 10-8 10-11 10-14 10-18 10-21 10-25 10-28 11-4 11-12
MASSACHUSETTS......................................1-4 L at Providence.......................................... 2-1 W VERMONT................................................ 2-1 W RUTGERS.................................................. 1-0 W at Yale...................................................... 2-0 W vs. Marymount (WAGS)........................2-0 W vs. North Carolina St. (WAGS)............2-1 W vs. Texas A&M (WAGS)........................4-1 W at Rhode Island................................3-1 W (ot) HOLY CROSS.......................................... 8-0 W NEW HAMPSHIRE..................................2-1 W at Monmouth........................................... 5-2 W at Connecticut............................................0-2 L NIAGARA................................................. 7-1 W at Connecticut (NCAAs).....................3-2 W + at North Carolina (NCAAs).....................0-9 L
+ Won on Penalty Kicks
1991 (14-7)
9-7 9-10 9-14 9-15 9-21 9-22 9-27 9-29 10-2 10-5 10-6 10-10 10-13 10-16 10-19 10-20 10-27 10-30 11-2 11-9 11-16
at Maine.................................................. 6-0 W BOSTON COLLEGE................................5-0 W WILLIAM & MARY..................................2-0 W RUTGERS.................................................. 3-1 W DELAWARE............................................... 5-0 W CENTRAL FLORIDA....................................0-4 L at Santa Clara...........................................0-1 L at Cal-Berkeley.........................................0-1 L at Yale...................................................... 4-0 W at Wisconsin...............................................0-1 L vs. Michigan St. (at Wisconsin).............3-0 W at Rhode Island.......................................3-0 W MASSACHUSETTS...................................2-1 W NEW HAMPSHIRE..................................2-0 W at Providence.............................................2-3 L at Brown................................................... 3-1 W COLORADO COLLEGE............................0-3 L at Connecticut......................................... 4-2 W VERMONT.........................................1-0 W (ot) CAL-SANTA BARBARA (NCAAs)..........4-0 W at Wisconsin (NCAAs)...............................0-1 L
1990 (11-7-2)
9-8 9-11 9-18 9-22 9-23 9-27 9-29 9-30 10-3 10-6 10-7 10-10 10-13 10-15 10-17 10-20 10-21 10-24 10-28 11-3
STONY BROOK......................................3-0 W at Boston College.............................. 1-1 T (ot) CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY............................1-2 L vs. George Mason (at UMass).............5-0 W WISCONSIN-MADISON..........................0-2 L at New Hampshire..........................2-0 W (ot) North Carolina St. (at W&M).................0-3 L at William & Mary...................................0-2 L YALE...................................................2-1 W (ot) at Colorado College................................1-2 L vs. SMU (at Colorado Col.)..................3-2 W RHODE ISLAND.......................................7-0 W at Massachusetts............................... 1-1 T (ot) at Holy Cross........................................... 9-0 W at Vermont............................................... 1-0 W PROVIDENCE.......................................... 4-0 W MAINE...................................................... 2-0 W CONNECTICUT...................................1-2 L (ot) BROWN................................................... 2-0 W at Connecticut (NCAAs)............................1-2 L
1989 (17-4)
9-1 9-3 9-9 9-12 9-17
at George Mason..................................1-0 W at William & Mary...................................0-1 L at Stony Brook........................................4-0 W BOSTON COLLEGE.........................2-0 W (ot) COLGATE................................................. 5-0 W
1988 (7-9-4)
9-4 9-10 9-13 9-15 9-18 9-23 9-26 9-29 10-2 10-5 10-8 10-8 10-9 10-12 10-15 10-16 10-19 10-22 10-25 10-27
ADELPHI................................................... 1-0 W WILLIAM & MARY....................................0-2 L at Boston College...............................0-1 L (ot) at Holy Cross........................................... 3-2 W at Colgate.......................................... 2-2 T (ot) GEORGE MASON...........................1-0 W (ot) PROVIDENCE.......................................... 4-0 W at Vermont..................................................0-2 L at Rutgers............................................ 1-1 T (ot) YALE.......................................................... 7-1 W vs. Villanova (WAGS)....................... 1-1 T (ot) vs. North Carolina St. (WAGS)...............1-2 L vs. Virginia (WAGS).................................0-1 L RHODE ISLAND.......................................5-2 W at Niagara.................................................0-1 L at Canisius............................................... 4-1 W at New Hampshire....................................0-1 L MONMOUTH..................................... 0-0 T (ot) CONNECTICUT..........................................0-1 L at Massachusetts.......................................0-2 L
1986 (11-7-1)
9-10 9-14 9-16 9-18 9-21 9-24 9-27 9-30 10-2 10-5 10-8 10-11 10-15 10-18 10-22 10-25 10-28 10-30 11-1
BRIDGEPORT........................................... 6-0 W TEXAS A&M............................................. 1-0 W at Boston College......................................0-3 L at Holy Cross..............................................0-1 L at Colgate............................................... 1-0 W KEENE STATE........................................... 2-1 W PROVIDENCE.......................................... 2-0 W at Williams.............................................. 3-0 W at Rutgers................................................. 2-1 W at Vermont..................................................1-3 L YALE.......................................................... 3-0 W at Springfield.............................................0-1 L RHODE ISLAND....................................... 1-0 W NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE................1-0 W at New Hampshire....................................1-1 T MONMOUTH.......................................... 5-1 W at Massachusetts.......................................0-1 L CONNECTICUT..........................................0-1 L ADELPHI......................................................1-2 L
1985 (12-4-1)
9-14 9-18 9-21 9-25 10-1 10-6 10-8 10-10 10-12 10-16 10-19 10-24 10-28 10-29 10-31 11-2 11-8
IONA..................................................... 24-0 W at Westfield......................................... 10-0 W RADFORD...................................................1-3 L at Keene State........................................ 3-0 W WILLIAMS................................................ 3-1 W RUTGERS.....................................................0-3 L HOLY CROSS.......................................... 3-1 W at Connecticut College..........................4-0 W at Yale...................................................... 3-0 W at Rhode Island....................................... 2-1 W at New Hampshire College.....................1-2 L NEW HAMPSHIRE...........................2-1 W (ot) at Salve Regina...................................... 5-0 W SPRINGFIELD........................................... 2-0 W at Amherst............................................... 1-0 W at Adelphi........................................... 0-0 T (ot) vs. Adelphi # (at Rutgers).................1-2 L (ot)
# ECAC Division I Tournament
1987 (12-10-1)
9-6 9-12 9-13 9-15 9-17 9-20 9-26 9-28 10-1 10-4 10-7 10-10 10-10 10-11 10-14 10-17 10-21 10-23 10-25 10-27 10-29 11-6 11-7
at Adelphi........................................... 2-2 T (ot) at Virginia..................................................0-2 L at William & Mary............................0-4 L (ot) BOSTON COLLEGE...................................0-1 L HOLY CROSS...................................1-0 W (ot) COLGATE..........................................2-1 W (ot) at Providence.......................................... 3-2 W SIENA.....................................................1-0 W * VERMONT................................................ 3-1 W RUTGERS.....................................................1-2 L at Yale...................................................... 4-1 W vs. Villanova (WAGS).....................1-0 W (ot) vs. North Carolina (WAGS).....................0-4 L vs. Maryland (WAGS)...........................1-0 W at Rhode Island.......................................2-0 W NIAGARA................................................. 5-1 W NEW HAMPSHIRE..................................3-1 W BARRY...................................................0-1 L (ot) at Monmouth..............................................1-3 L MASSACHUSETTS......................................0-5 L at Connecticut.....................................0-1 L (ot) HOLY CROSS #......................................3-1 W VILLANOVA #.....................................2-3 L (ot)
1984 (5-5-3)
9-15 9-22 9-27 10-4 10-6 10-9 10-13 10-13 10-18 10-20 10-24 10-30 11-2
at Berkshire Community College.........4-3 W at Connecticut College..................... 1-1 T (ot) FAIRFIELD................................................. 5-0 W WESLEYAN.................................................3-4 L PENN STATE........................................0-1 L (ot) CONNECTICUT COLLEGE........................1-1 T BROWN................................................1-0 W * RHODE ISLAND..........................................0-4 L BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY C.................4-0 W SALVE REGINA................................... 1-1 T (ot) TRINITY........................................................1-3 L at Springfield.......................................... 1-0 W at Adelphi #..............................................0-1 L
* Forfeit Win # ECAC Division I Tournament
* - Forfeit Win # - ECAC Division I Tournament
2009 Women’s Soccer • 27
HAWKS HONOR ROLL
National Team Members Rose Daley Sandra Doreleijers Sonja Fuss Marika Karlsson Nancy Kramarz Danielle Korbmacher Maria Kun Kellie Leyland Irene Stelling Ingrid Sternhoff Cindy Walsh
1993 (Canada) Netherlands Germany Sweden 1993 (USA) Netherlands Sweden Northern Ireland 1994 (Denmark) Norway Canada
Professional Members Rose Daley (F) 1995 (Japan), 1994 (Sweden) Karen Romero (G) 1994-95 (Japan) NSCAA All-Americans Stine Bohle (B) Rose Daley (F) Sandra Doreleijers (M) Marika Karlsson (B) Kim LeMere (F) Katharina Lindner (M) Jessica Reifer (M) Karen Romero (G) Irene Stelling (M) Ingrid Sternhoff (G) Michelle Thornsbury (M)
1997 (Second Team) 1992 (Second Team) 1991 (Second Team) 1999 (Third Team) 1997 (Third Team) 1992 (First Team) 1991 (First Team) 1990 (Second Team) 2000 (First Team) 1995 (First Team) 1994 (First Team) 1993 (Second Team) 1990 (Second Team) 1995 (Second Team) 1994 (Second Team) 1997 (Third Team) 1991 (Second Team)
Soccer Buzz All-Americans Jeanette Akerlund (F) Stine Bohle (B) Sandra Doreleijers (M) Marika Karlsson (B) Katharina Lindner (M) Cindy Walsh (B)
2002 (Hon. Mention) 1997 (First Team) 1999 (Third Team) 1998 (Hon. Mention) 2000 (First Team) 2000 (Hon. Mention)
Hermann Trophy Nominees Jessica Reifer (M) Kim LeMere (F) Rose Daley (F)
1995, 1994 1992 1993, 1991
Missouri Athletic Club Player-of-the-Year Nominees Jessica Reifer (M) Rose Daley (F) Kim LeMere (F)
1995, 1994 1993 1992
Verizon Academic All-American of the Year Katharina Lindner (M)
2002
GTE or Verizon Academic All-Americans Sandra Doreleijers (M) 1999 (Second Team) Katharina Lindner (M) 2002 (First Team) 2001 (First Team) Ingrid Sternhoff (G) 1999 (District I) Jessica Reifer (M) 1995 (District I) NSCAA/adidas Scholar-Athlete All-America Elizabeth Cook (G) 2007 (Third Team) Jessica Reifer (M) 1995, 1994 Rose Daley (F) 1992 (Second Team) Jeannae Dergance (B) 1991 (Second Team) Umbro Select College All-Star Classic Sandra Doreleijers (M) Jessica Reifer (M) Irene Stelling
1999 1995 1995
ISAA Senior Recognition Team Jessica Reifer (M) Irene Stelling (M) Lisa Kesselman (B)
1995 1995 1994
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Rose Daley (F) Nancy Kramarz (B) Kim LeMere (F) Regina Ronan (M) Karen Scheibe (M)
1993 1992 1992 1990 1989
Soccer America Freshman All-Americans Katharina Lindner (M) 1999 (First Team) Jessica Reifer (M) 1992 (First Team) Michelle Thornsbury (M) 1990 (First Team) Karen Romero (G) 1989 (First Team) Soccer Buzz Freshman All-Americans Signe Andersen (M) 1998 (First Team) Malin Engman (F) 2001 (Hon. Mention) Marika Karlsson (B) 1997 (First Team) Danielle Korbmacher (F) 1998 (First Team) Ulla Knudson (B) 1997 (Third Team) Katharina Lindner (M) 1999 (Hon. Mention) Tini Lyng (B) 1999 (Hon. Mention) Cindy Walsh (B) 2000 (First Team) NSCAA All-Region Jeanette Akerlund (F) Lauren Aldred (B) Signe Anderson (M) Stine Bohle (B) Kacey Busque (M) Stephanie Chmura (F) Elizabeth Cook (G) Rose Daley (F) Jeannae Dergance (B) Sandra Doreleijers (M) Malin Engman (F) Jaime Fountain (B) Eva Gussias (M) Donna Hornish (F) Marika Karlsson (B) Sandra Kayulu (M) Danielle Korbmacher (F) Nancy Kramarz (B) Maria Kun (F) Hege Lauvik (B/M) Kim LeMere (F) Kellie Leyland (B) Katharina Lindner (M) Tini Lyng Jessica Reifer (M) Meagan Riemer (F) Karen Romero (G) Regina Ronan (M) Audrey Russell (M) Amy Salamon (B) Karen Scheibe (M)
2003 (Third Team) 2002 (First Team) 2001 (First Team) 2008 (Second Team) 1999 (First Team) 1998 (Second Team) 1997 (First Team) 2008 (Second Team) 1995(First Team) 1994 (First Team) 2006 (First Team) 1993 (First Team) 1992 (First Team) 1991 (First Team) 1992 (Second Team) 1999 (Second Team) 1998 (Second Team) 2001 (Second Team) 1999 (Second Team) 1997 (Second Team) 1990 (Second Team) 1989 (Second Team) 1998 (First Team) 1997 (First Team) 2001 (Second Team) 1998 (First Team) 1992 (Second Team) 1991 (Second Team) 1990 (First Team) 1989 (Second Team) 1998 (Third Team) 1997 (Third Team) 2000 (Second Team) 1992 (First Team) 1991 (First Team) 1990 (First Team) 1989 (First Team) 2006 (Second Team) 2002 (Second Team) 2000 (First Team) 2002 (Third Team) 2001 (Third Team) 1995 (First Team) 1994 (First Team) 1993 (First Team) 1992 (Second Team) 2007 (Third Team) 2006 (First Team) 1992 (First Team) 1990 (First Team) 1990 (First Team) 1989 (First Team) 1988 (Second Team) 1995 (Second Team) 1989 (Second Team) 1988 (First Team) 1986 (Second Team)
Irene Stelling (M) Ingrid Sternhoff (G) Michelle Thornsbury (M) Cindy Walsh (B) Patty Woodson (B)
1995 (First Team) 1994 (First Team) 1998 (Second Team) 1997 (First Team) 1992 (First Team) 1991 (First Team) 1990 (Second Team) 2003 (Second Team) 2002 (Second Team) 2002 (Third Team)
Soccer Buzz All-Region Jeanette Akerlund (F) 2003 (Third Team) 2002 (First Team) Lauren Aldred (B) 2008 (Third Team) Signe Anderson (M) 1999 (First Team) 1998 (First Team) Stine Bohle (B) 1997 (First Team) 1997 (Defensive Player of Year) Sandra Doreleijers (M) 1999 (First Team) 1998 (Third Team) Malin Engman (F) 2001 (Second Team) Jaime Fountain (B) 1999 (First Team) Laura Guigli (M) 2006 (All Freshman) Eva Gussias (M) 1997 (Second Team) Marika Karlsson (B) 1998 (First Team) 1997 (First Team) Sandra Kayulu (M) 2001 (First Team) Danielle Korbmacher (F) 1999 (Third Team) Maria Kun (F) 1998 (Second Team) Kellie Leyland (B) 2006 (Second Team) Katharina Lindner (M) 2002 (First Team) 2001 (Third Team) 2000 (First Team) Tini Lyng (M) 2002 (Second Team) 2000 (Second Team) Meagan Riemer (F) 2006 (Second Team) Ingrid Sternhoff (G) 1998 (Second Team) 1997 (Second Team) Cindy Walsh (B) 2003 (Second Team) 2002 (Second Team) 2001 (First Team) 2000 (Second Team) Patty Woodson (B) 2002 (Third Team) Susie Woodson (B) 2000 (First Team) NEWISA All-New England Jeanette Akerlund (F) Lauren Aldred (B) Hilde Bakke (B) Stine Bohle (B) Elizabeth Cook (G) Rose Daley (F) Jeannae Dergance (B) Donna Hornish (F) Marika Karlsson (B) Sandra Kayulu (M) Nancy Kramarz (B) Maria Kun (F) Kim LeMere (F) Kellie Leyland (B) Erin Pochman (B) Jessica Reifer (M) Meagan Riemer (F) Karen Romero (G) Regina Ronan (M) Karen Scheibe (M) Irene Stelling (M)
2003 (Second Team) 2008 (Second Team) 2003 (Second Team) 1997 (First Team) 2006 (First Team) 1993 (First Team) 1992 (First Team) 1991 (First Team) 1991 (Second Team) 1990 (Second Team) 1989 (Second Team) 1997 (First Team) 2001 (First Team) 1992 (Second Team) 1991 (Second Team) 1997 (Second Team) 1992 (First Team) 1991 (First Team) 1990 (First Team) 1989 (Second Team) 2006 (Second Team) 1993 (Second Team) 1995 (First Team) 1993 (First Team) 2007 (First Team) 2006 (First Team) 1992 (First Team) 1990 (Second Team) 1990 (First Team) 1989 (Second Team) 1989 (Second Team) 1987 (First Team) 1995 (First Team)
HAWKS HONOR ROLL
Ingrid Sternhoff (G) 1997 (First Team) Michelle Thornsbury (M) 1992 (Second Team) 1991 (First Team) Cindy Walsh (B) 2003 (First Team) 2001 (First Team) Conference Striker of the Year Meagan Riemer (F) 2006 (America East) Conference Goalkeeper of the Year Elizabeth Cook (G) 2006 (America East) Conference Defender of the Year Kellie Leyland (B) 2006 (America East) Conference Offensive Player of the Year Jeanette Akerlund (F) 2002 (America East) Conference Players of the Year Sandra Kayulu (M) 2001 (America East) Danielle Korbmacher (F) 1998 (America East) Stine Bohle (B) 1997 (America East) Jessica Reifer (M) 1995 (NAC), 1994 (NAC) Rose Daley (F) 1993 (NAC) Kim LeMere (F) 1992 (NAC) Nancy Kramarz (B) 1991 (NAC) Conference Rookies of the Year Malin Engman (F) 2001 (America East) Cindy Walsh (B) 2000 (America East) Katharina Lindner (F) 1999 (America East) Signe Andersen (M) 1998 (America East) Marie Spinelli (M) 1995 (NAC) Irene Stelling (M) 1994 (NAC) Jessica Reifer (M) 1992 (NAC) Conference Scholar-Athletes of the Year Elizabeth Cook (G) 2007 (America East) 2006 (America East) Jeanette Akerlund (F) 2003 (America East) Katharina Lindner (M) 2002 (America East) Sandra Doreleijers (F) 1999 (America East) Brenda Reter (B) 1998 (America East) Jessica Reifer (M) 1995 (NAC), 1994 (NAC), 1993 (NAC) Jeannae Dergance (B) 1992 (NAC) All-Conference (North Atlantic through 1996) Jeanette Akerlund (F) 2000 (Second Team) 2001 (Second Team) 2002 (First Team) 2003 (First Team) Lauren Aldred (B) 2008 (First Team) Signe Andersen (M) 1999 (First Team) 1998 (First Team) Hilde Bakke (B) 2003 (Honorable Mention) Stine Bohle (B) 1997 (First Team) Kacey Busque (F) 2008 (First Team) 2005 (Honorable Mention) Stephanie Chmura (F) 1995, 1994 Elizabeth Cook (G) 2007 (Second Team) 2006 (First Team) Rose Daley (F) 1993, 1992, 1991 Jeannae Dergance (B) 1992, 1991 Sandra Doreleijers (M) 1999 (First Team) 1998 (Second Team) 1997 (Second Team) Malin Engman (F) 2001 (First Team) 2004 (Honorable Mention) Becky Flowers (B) 2007 (Second Team) Sara Flowers (M) 2007 (Second Team) 2006 (Second Team) Jaime Fountain (B) 1999 (First Team) Katie Gardiner (B) 2002 (Honorable Mention) 2004 (Second Team) Laura Guigli (M) 2007 (Second Team) 2006 (First Team) Eva Gussias (M) 1997 (First Team) Yvonne Gwinnell (B) 1991
Marika Karlsson (B) 1998 (First Team) 1997 (First Team) Sandra Kayulu (M/F) 2000 (Second Team) 2001 (First Team) 2002 (First Team) Lisa Kesselman (B) 1994, 1993 Danielle Korbmacher (F) 1998 (First Team) Nancy Kramarz (B) 1992, 1991 Maria Kun (F) 1998 (First Team) 1997 (First Team) Kim LeMere (F) 1992, 1991 Kellie Leyland (B) 2007 (Second Team) 2006 (First Team) 2005 (Second Team) Katharina Lindner (M) 1999 (Second Team) 2000 (First Team) 2001 (First Team) 2002 (First Team) Tini Lyng (B) 1999 (First Team) 2000 (First Team) 2001 (Second Team) 2002 (First Team) Annika Michaels (B) 2002 (Honorable Mention) Erin Mucha (M) 2005 (Second Team) Anne Lise Nilssen (G) 2000 (Second Team) Erin Pochman (B) 1993 Jessica Reifer (M) 1995, 1994, 1993 Brenda Reter (B) 1998 (First Team) Meagan Riemer (F) 2007 (First Team) 2006 (First Team) Breeanna Robinson (F) 2008 (Second Team) Karen Romero (G) 1992 Amy Salamon (B) 1995 Irene Stelling (M) 1995, 1994 Ingrid Sternhoff (G) 1999 (First Team) 1998 (First Team) 1997 (First Team) Michelle Thornsbury (M) 1992, 1991 Cindy Walsh (B) 2000 (First Team) 2001 (First Team) 2002 (Second Team) 2003 (First Team) Patty Woodson (B) 2002 (First Team) Susie Woodson (B/M) 2000 (First Team)
Katharina Lindner (M) Tini Lyng (M) Annika Michaels (F) Crystal Morris (B) Erin Pochman Jessica Reifer (M) Meagan Riemer (F) Danielle Rotondi (M) Siv Skard (B) Irene Stelling (M) Cindy Walsh (B) Susie Woodson (B) * - Most Outstanding Player
Soccer America Team of the Week Jeanette Akerlund (F) Annika Michaels (B)
9/4/02 10/9/02
Coaching Staff of the Year John Natale, Margaret Tietjen, Jeremy Wilson 2006 (America East)
Soccer Buzz Elite Team of the Week Meagan Riemer (F) Elizabeth Cook (G)
10/12/06 10/25/06
Coach of the Year Mark Krikorian 1997 (Soccer Buzz Region) 1997 (NSCAA Region) Austin Daniels 1989 (NSCAA National) 1992 (NSCAA Regional) 1989 (NSCAA Regional) 1995 (North Atlantic Conference) 1992 (North Atlantic Conference) 1991 (North Atlantic Conference) 1989 (NEWISA)
TopDrawerSoccer.com Team of the Week Breeanna Robinson (F) 8/25/08
All-Tournament Team Jeanette Akerlund (F) Signe Andersen (M) Hilde Bakke (B) Stine Bohle (B) Stephanie Chmura (F) Elizabeth Cook (G) Sandra Doreleijers (M) Jaime Fountain (B) Amy Fournier Katie Gardiner (B) Laura Guigli (M) Heather Hinton (GK) Lisa Kesselman Ulla Knudsen (B) Danielle Korbmacher (F) Lise Krok Maria Kun (F) Hege Lauvik (M) Kellie Leyland (B)
2001, 2002* 1998 2003 1997 1994, 1995 2006 1999* 1997, 1998 1994 2000, 2004 2008 2002 1994* 1997 1998* 1998 1997* 1999, 2000 2006
2000, 2001, 2002 2002 1999 2006 1994 1994, 1995 2007, 2006* 1995 2001 1994, 1995* 2003 1999
Conference Player of the Week Jeanette Akerlund (F) 9/4/02; 10/21/02 Lauren Aldred (B) 10/6/08 Stine Bohle (B) 9/2/97; 9/29/97; 11/3/97 Stephanie Chmura (F) 9/25/95 Rose Daley (F) 10/7/91; 10/21/91; 10/6/92 Jennae Dergance (B) 9/15/92 Sandra Doreleijers (M) 9/8/97; 10/31/99 Kim Early (G) 10/19/93 Sara Flowers (M) 10/24/06 Eva Gussias (M) 9/22/97 Heather Hinton (G) 10/13/04 Donna Holyman (F) 10/23/95 Sandra Kayulu (M) 10/22/01 Danielle Korbmacher (F) 11/2/98 Maria Kun (F) 10/13/97; 10/20/97 Kim LeMere (F) 9/16/91; 10/20, 10/27/92 Katharina Lindner (M) 9/18/00; 11/4/02 Jessica Reifer (M) 9/11/95; 10/9/95 9/12/94; 10/3/94 9/13/93; 9/21/93; 9/28/93 Meagan Riemer (F) 10/9/06 Karen Romero (G) 11/1/92 Marie Spinelli (M) 11/4/96 Patty Woodson (B) 10/14/02 Susie Woodson (B) 9/25/00, 10/30/00, 11/1/00
Conference Rookie of the Week Jeanette Akerlund (M/F) 10/9/00 Signe Andersen (M) 9/20/98; 9/28/98 Lauren Brodeur (GK) 10/13/08 Stephanie Chmura (F) 10/5/93 Elizabeth Cook (G) 10/11/04; 11/1/04 Sloane Cox 10/16/95; 10/30/95 Malin Engman (F) 9/23/01 Mary Beth Hamilton (M/B) 9/24/07 Donna Holyman (F) 9/12/94; 10/17/94 Sandra Kayulu (M) 9/6/99 Ulla Knudsen (B) 9/2/97 Danielle Korbmacher (F) 10/19, 10/26/98 Katharina Lindner (F) 10/24/99 Anne Lise Nilssen (G) 9/11/00 Susanne Nilsson (M) 11/3/04 Michelle Orelli (M) 10/9/07 Melissa Pelletier (F) 9/26/05 Jessica Reifer (M) 9/15, 10/13, 11/1/92 Breeanna Robinson (F) 8/25/08 Amy Salamon (B) 10/30/94 Marie Spinelli 9/11, 9/18/95 Irene Stelling (M) 9/12, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/94 Ingrid Sternhoff (G) 11/3/97
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HARTFORD’S ALL-AMERICANS
In 25 years of women’s soccer at the University of Hartford, 11 Hawks have earned the right to be called NSCAA AllAmericans. Hartford has produced an All-American in nine of the past 19 years, most recently in 2000. Kim LeMere and Jessica Reifer were three-time selections, while Rose Daley and Irene Stelling each earned the honor twice.
Stine Bohle
Rose Daley
Sandra Doreleijers
Marika Karlsson
Kim LeMere
Katharina Lindner
Jessica Reifer
Karen Romero
Irene Stelling
Ingrid Sternhoff
Michelle Thornsbury
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HAWKS AT THE NEXT LEVEL
Several Hartford women’s soccer players have moved on to play at the next level following graduation. Former Hawks have dotted the rosters of various national, professional and club teams, including the Women’s United Soccer Association. Others have competed in elite leagues like the USL W-League and the Women’s Premier Soccer League.
Hawks at the Next Level
Maribeth Blonski
Sandra Kayulu
Siv Skard
Name Team (League or Country) Maribeth Blonski....................................................... Connecticut Wolves Elizabeth Cook...............................New Jersey Wildcats (W-League) Rose Daley.........................Professional teams in Sweden and Japan Katie Gardiner ......................... Western Mass Pioneers (W-League) .......................................................................... Adirondack Lynx (WPSL) Heather Hinton................................ New Jersey Stallions (W-League) ..........................................................New Jersey Wildcats (W-League) Sandra Kayulu.......................... Drafted by the Atlanta Beat (WUSA) Katharina Lindner...................... Western Mass Pioneers (W-League) ........................................................................... Glosgow City (Scotland) Jen Mazzocca........................................................... Connecticut Wolves Jessica Reifer................................................. New York Power (WUSA) ......................................................................... San Diego Spirit (WUSA) ................................Professional teams in Switzerland and Germany Meagan Riemer................................................. FSA SoccerPlus (WPSL) Nancy Kramarz Rohrman................ National B Team (United States) .................................................U.S. National Women’s Pool (1993-94) ............................................................................Maryland Pride (WPSL) Karen Romero...............................Fujita Soccer Club Mercury (Japan) Siv Elizabeth Skard........................................National Team (Norway) ................................................................... Professional team in Norway Cindy Walsh................................ Western Mass Pioneers (W-League) ........................................................................ Laval Comets (W-League) Patty Woodson.................................................. Western Mass Pioneers .........................................................................Springfield Sirens (WPSL) Susie Woodson..............................................Springfield Sirens (WPSL)
Cindy Walsh
Meagan Riemer
Katie Gardiner
Nancy Kramarz
Elizabeth Cook 2009 Women’s Soccer • 31
ADMINISTRATION
Walter Harrison University of Hartford President Growth, vitality, and service to the community are key attributes of Walter Harrison’s first 10 years as president of the University of Hartford. Since his appointment as the University of Hartford’s fifth president in 1998, the University has experienced a period of energy and momentum unmatched in its history. President Harrison has overseen dramatic improvements in academic quality, finances, and fundraising. More than 7,300 students (5,600 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students) study at the seven schools and colleges of the University of Hartford, which is classified as a doctoral research–intensive university by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The institution has seen a 15 percent increase in undergraduate enrollment, and a 23 percent increase in degrees awarded, over the past decade. A highly visible figure on campus, President Harrison is known for his enthusiasm for student life and University activities, and is fondly referred to as Walt by many students. During President Harrison’s tenure, the University has undertaken a vigorous and comprehensive building campaign. Many of the University’s residence halls have been renovated, and Hawk Hall, the University’s new five-story, 208-bed residence for first-year students, was completed during the summer of 2007. The oval-shaped Alumni Plaza, constructed out of concrete of various colors and finishes, now provides students with a large gathering spot on the residential side of campus. At the heart of this construction campaign are three major new additions to the University’s signature academic programs: The Renée Samuels Center of the Hartford Art School (opened in January 2007), the Integrated Science, Engineering, and Technology Complex (opened in 2005), and the Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center (opened in September 2008), which houses the Dance and Theatre divisions of The Hartt School. The Handel Center, located in the Upper Albany and Blue Hills neighborhoods of Hartford, one mile east of the University’s campus, also contains space for community activities. Two buildings have been renovated to house two of the University’s leading liberal arts programs: Psychology (East Hall) and Communications and Cinema Studies (Abrahms Hall). In 2006, the University opened new state-of-the-art athletic fields for soccer, lacrosse, softball, and baseball. The University’s vibrant relationship with the Greater Hartford community is a hallmark of President Harrison’s tenure. The University has become a recognized leader in helping to improve public schools. It is the only private university in the country with two public magnet schools on campus—the University of Hartford Magnet School and the University High School of Science and Engineering. President Harrison’s community involvement is extensive. He serves on the boards of directors of the Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges and the Hartford Consortium of Higher Education. He is currently the president of the board of the Hartford Stage Company. He serves as trustee or director of a number of other Hartford-area organizations, including the Greater Hartford Arts Council, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Connecticut Science Center, and Suffield Academy. He is also a director of WorldBusiness Capital, an international finance firm based in Hartford. Reflecting his longtime interest in intercollegiate athletics, President Harrison chairs the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Committee on Academic Performance, the group charged with implementing academic reforms among the nation’s leading intercollegiate athletic programs, and serves on a number of other NCAA committees. He is the immediate past chair of the NCAA Executive Committee. He also serves on the Presidential Advisory Committee of the Association of Governing Boards. All this is a long way from President Harrison’s beginnings as a scholar of American literature and culture. A native of Pittsburgh, he graduated from Trinity College in Hartford in 1968, then earned a master’s degree from the University of Michigan in 1969. After an interim of three years to serve as a captain in the United States Air Force, President Harrison earned a doctorate from the University of California–Davis. His doctoral dissertation, “Out of Play: Baseball Fiction from Pulp to Art,” was one of the earliest scholarly treatments of baseball and its place in American life. In 1982 President Harrison left full-time teaching to take an administrative position at Colorado College. He joined Gehrung Associates University Relations Counselors in 1985, becoming president of the firm shortly thereafter. In 1989 President Harrison moved to the University of Michigan, where he became vice president of university relations and secretary of the university. President Harrison and his wife, Dianne, a scholar of 19th-century Victorian literature and mystery literature, make their home in Russell House, the president’s residence at the University of Hartford.
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ADMINISTRATION
Patricia H. Meiser Director of Athletics & Special Assistant to the President Pat Meiser, in her 17th year at the University of Hartford, serves as the director of athletics and special assistant to the president. One of only 22 women director of athletics among the 329 institutions competing at the Division I level, Meiser has 38 years of experience in coaching and athletics administration. In June of 2009 she was named the Northeast Region I-AAA Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year award for the second time (2006), and in May of 1999, she was named one of the nation’s top 50 women’s sports executives by Street & Smith’s Sports Business Journal. At Hartford, Meiser heads a team that is responsible for growing the athletics and academic quality of the program, enhancing revenue and extending the program into the community. In Meiser’s tenure, seven sports (women’s basketball, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, men’s golf, women’s golf, men’s tennis and women’s volleyball) have won America East Conference championships and either reached NCAA Division I tournament or national postseason play. Basketball, in particular, has emerged with Meiser’s hiring of Jennifer Rizzotti and Dan Leibovitz. The women’s basketball team has been crowned America East Conference champion and reached the NCAA Tournament in 2002, 2005, 2006 and 2008. The men’s team set a school record with 18 wins in 2007-08 and advanced to the America East Championship finals for the first time in school history. Revenue enhancement has also been an area of growth for Hartford under Meiser’s leadership. This has taken place through an expanded fund raising and alumni relations effort, development of a corporate sponsorship program, implementation of a licensing program and successful grant submissions. Most significantly, Hartford athletics embarked on a $10 million athletics capital campaign in April of 2003. The campaign, called Home Field Advantage, funded the renovation of the existing soccer and lacrosse field, the relocation and construction of a softball field, the construction of a baseball field and will include construction of a track surrounding an all-purpose field. The ground breaking for Home Field Advantage took place in April of 2005, and Phase I of the project was completed in 2007. Phase II is presently under way. Meiser’s commitment to academics is well documented and demonstrated through the success of her student-athletes. Hartford has been among the leaders in The America’s East’s Academic Cup standings each of the past 10 years. The Hawks won the Cup in 1996-97. This past academic year, the average student-athlete GPA was 2.98. Reaching out in the community is important for Meiser. She is past chair of the Greater Hartford Convention and Visitors Bureau and her appointment came at a critical time as the city opened a $350 million convention center. Meiser was named a Connecticut “Woman of Merit” by the Girl Scouts in June 2000. She is a board member of both the Connecticut Special Olympics and the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. In October of 2007, Meiser served as Co-Chair of the CWHF Gala that celebrated the 35th anniversary of Title IX. The evening brought together the top female Olympians and national champions with ties to the state of Connecticut. Meiser has also been involved with various intercollegiate committees and organizations at the conference, regional and national levels. She serves on the Executive Committee of NACDA and is a past President of the Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association (NACDA), has been a professional sport liaison, member of the soccer rules committee and active as a NCAA Certification representative. Over the years, she has also served a variety of roles in the America East Conference and is presently a member of the Executive Committee. Prior to joining the Hawks, Meiser was the associate athletics director for administration and senior women’s administrator at the University of Connecticut. During her 10 years at Connecticut, she played a pivotal role in the rejuvenation of the athletics program. Before arriving at Connecticut, Meiser was the head women’s basketball coach and a tenured faculty member at Penn State (1971-81). She gave the first women’s basketball scholarship at Penn State in 1974 and advanced the program to Top-20 status in the late 1970s. In addition, she coached the Gold Medal-winning East team in the inaugural 1979 National Sports Festival. Meiser holds a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education (1969) from West Chester University and a M.Ed. in education (1971) and an MBA in business administration (1986) from Penn State. She is a native of Lancaster, PA, and has four children: Katherine, 36, wife of Jason Steadman of London; Christopher, 34, husband of Renee Jansen, Boston; Julie, 32, wife of Robert Rioux of State College, PA; and Daniel, 30, West Hartford. She also has three grandchildren, Lincoln, Lyle and Josephine.
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UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD
Small Classes, Big Opportunity At the University of Hartford, classes are small, but the list of academic offerings is not. The University is a comprehensive, independent institution, offering educational and career programs in 89 undergraduate and 33 graduate areas of study in its seven schools and colleges. It prides itself on providing the intimacy of a liberal arts college with the creativity and intellectual excitement of a university. While the range of studies offered at the University is diverse, so, too, are the people. Enrolled are 4,842 fulltime undergraduates, 853 part-time undergraduates, and 1,671 graduate students, representing 45 states and 49 countries. The full-time student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.
Tradition
Expansion The University has undertaken several ambitious building projects over the past half decade. A $34-million Integrated Science, Engineering, and Technology complex, which included major renovations to the adjacent Dana Hall (one of the original buildings on campus), opened in 2005. On its heels, new turf athletics fields brought a much different look to the opposite end of campus, benefitting students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community residents. The new Renée Samuels Center opened in January 2007, providing the Hartford Art School with new space for its photography and media arts programs. In fall 2007, Hawk Hall, a five-story residential facility for first-year students and its adjacent Alumni Plaza, a new outdoor gathering place for students, greeted students returning to campus.
The University of Hartford dates back to 1877, when the first of its original three schools was founded. The Hartford Art School (1877), Hillyer College (1879), and Now open just a mile from the University’s main campus, The Hartt School (1920) joined in 1957 to form the Uni- the Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center housversity of Hartford. es five dance studios, four theatre rehearsal studios and two black box theatres. It is a vibrant center for dance The origins of the University can be traced back to the and theatre instruction and performances at one of the wife of Mark Twain. Mrs. Samuel Clemens, along with key gateways to the city of Hartford. Harriett Beecher Stowe of Uncle Tom’s Cabin fame, formed an art society that later became the Hartford Art School. 34 • University of Hartford
UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD
The University of Hartford also houses two public magnet schools on its campus—an elementary school for students from Hartford and several neighboring towns and University High School of Science and Engineering, which saw its legacy class graduate this past June.
Quality The University prides itself on its growing academic reputation, best illustrated by a consistent year-to-year increase in applications (more than 12,000 received annually) and selectivity (the University’s acceptance rate is lower than at any time in its history). The educational experience takes place in small, supportive classroom environments.
Location The charm of the suburbs and the opportunities of the city all come alive at the University of Hartford. Situated on a 340-acre, wooded, suburban campus, the University borders Hartford, West Hartford, and Bloomfield. Midway between Boston and New York City, downtown Hartford, only five miles away, is gaining a name for itself.
Campus Activities Numerous social, recreational, and entertainment alternatives exist for students on campus. More than 100 groups, clubs, and organizations, including campus media, student government, fraternities and sororities add to student life. The Campus Activities Team (CAT) is a student-run organization whose sole purpose is to schedule events for student enjoyment. The University of Hartford has gained a national reputation for the quality of cultural activities and fine-arts exhibits on its campus. The Hartt School and the Joseloff Gallery of the Hartford Art School are highly respected. Lincoln Theater, the Sports Center, and three auditoriums host numerous special events throughout the year.
An Exciting Place to Learn The University of Hartford offers students a wide range of academic options. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most comprehensive division at the University of Hartford. Its offerings range from the humanities to the social, physical, and natural sciences. The School of Communication is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences. The Barney School of Business prepares students to understand the global nature of today’s business and to acquire work experience through co-ops or internships. The Hartford Art School offers the kind of creative climate in which a student can grow and develop as an artist and as a person. The Hartt School has an international reputation for preparing many of the world’s finest performers in music, dance, and theatre. The College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture allows students to learn in state-of-the-art laboratories from a dedicated faculty that stays current in their fields through active research and consultation. The College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions helps students prepare for a rewarding, service-oriented career through accredited professional training programs. Hillyer College is a two-year program offering associate’s degrees in liberal arts. It is an ideal school for exploring a variety of potential majors, as well as for developing new interests.
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UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD
With the opening of the Sports Center in 1990, the University of Hartford reached a milestone: the ability to provide a comprehensive athletics complex that not only showcases the University’s intercollegiate programs but also provides resources for the entire campus community. The Sports Center encompasses 130,000 square feet of space and provides a home for intercollegiate and intramural athletics, fitness and health-related activities, and recreation and socializing for students, faculty, staff, and alumni. About 5,000 individuals alone use the Sports Center for wellness alternatives. Highlighting the Sports Center is the Reich Family Pavilion, which includes the 3,508-seat Chase Family Arena, home to the University’s basketball teams and other intercollegiate programs. The Chase Family Arena is also used for a variety of special events throughout the year. The Sports Center features an NCAA competition-size swimming pool; courts for volleyball, badminton, squash, and racquetball; two multi-purpose rooms for intramural and recreational use; and two fitness and weight rooms. Six lighted tennis courts and an outdoor swimming pool are located behind the Sports Center, adjacent to the soccer fields. The Sports Center also offers such amenities as a pro shop, meeting rooms, concession areas, saunas, locker rooms, and a study hall for student-athletes. The facility serves the community throughout the year by hosting numerous regional and national activities, including trade shows, high school graduations, dinners, and many other outside athletics events. Some 25 external events take place each year and draw an estimated 90,000 people to the campus. Next summer, the Sports Center will host three events for the 2010 USA Gymnastics VISA Championship.
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GIVING TO HARTFORD WOMEN’S SOCCER
2008-09 Hartford women’s booter’s club Platinum Hawk Club ($5,000+) Tom and Suzy Reich Gold Hawk Club ($1,000-$4,999) Silver Hawk Club ($500-$999) John J. Carson Palmer & Associates White Hawk Club ($250-$499) Director of Athletics Pat Meiser (left) with Soccer Excellence Fund creator Bob Forrester (right) and supporter Allan Wilson.
Red Hawk Club ($100-$249) Avon Soccer Club Beth Kearns Roy Morris Gayle and Jim Mulligan
There are two ways to become involved as a donor to University of Hartford Howie Hawk Club ($50-$99) women’s soccer. Both play an important role Michael and Kathleen Hamilton in shaping the direction of the program and Carlo Magno impacting the lives of student-athletes. Harald and Gretchen Sandstrom The first is the Booter’s Club. Donations Coaches Club ($0-$49) to the Booter’s Club are annual commitments Elaine D’Aurio used to supplement the program’s operatMaryAnne Fournier ing budget. Improving the team’s schedule and expanding resources for recruiting are a couple ways these resources are utilized. The second is the Soccer Excellence Association. Soccer Excellence, under the leadership of alumnus Bob Forrester ’66, supports the annual awards banquet for men’s and women’s soccer and addresses long term program needs identified by coaches. The objective for the group is to enrich the experience of student-athletes by providing a margin of excellence that elevates the profile of program and contributes to student-athlete welfare. Typical initiatives funded by Soccer Excellence leadership include international team travel, field upgrades and alumni engagement events. I WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO ___ Soccer Excellence ___ Booter’s club
SOCCER EXCELLENCE ASSOCIATION Peter Allaire Faisal and Hyat Al-Marzook Raymond and Carol Baglin Ray Boisvert Keven and Diane Busque Peter and Alice Duston Mario Elisarraraz Hans Engman Bob and Linda Forrester Dan Gaspar/Star Goalkeeper Academy Chuck Glenney Jack and Peg Griffin John and Diane Guigli Bob Haggett and Susan Pietrogallo T J Herlihy John and Maycelle Hoeger Hobey and Debby Hyde Doug and Susan Keeler George Lasnier and Wendy King George Lasnier Gene and Miriam Line Peter and June LoMaglio Wolfie and Anita Mielert Larry and Joan Murphy Paul Newman/Newman’s Own Palmer and Associates Liz Palmer and Linda Skowronek Michael Pereira Michael and Marie Petitti Patrick and Katarina Preux Butch Reilly Stacy Roth Harald and Gretchen Sandstrom Anthony Sereslis Agency Richard Spurling Peter Swatsburg Tom and Jennifer Trillo Theresa and Victor Uscilla Stephen and Barbara Waters Allan and Joyce Wilson
Name __________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________ City __________________________________ State _______ Zip_ ________________ Please make checks payable to the University of Hartford and mail to Ellen Crandall, Associate Athletics Director/SWA, University of Hartford Sports Center, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117-1599
Paying by credit card? Please check one: __ Visa __ MasterCard __ Discover __ Amex Card # ____________________________________ Expiration Date _______________ For information contact Ellen Crandall at (860) 768-5032
The Soccer Excellence Dinner serves as the annual awards banquet for Hartford men’s and women’s soccer.
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2009 Schedule Date. Day Opponent Time Aug. 28 Fri. at Wyoming 6:00 p.m. Aug. 30 Sun. at Northern Colorado 2:00 p.m. Sep. 2 Wed. IONA 6:00 p.m. Sep. 6 Sun. at Bryant 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Thu. FAIRFIELD 6:00 p.m. Sep. 13 Sun. CENTRAL CONNECTICUT 2:00 p.m. Sep. 17 Thu. MASSACHUSETTS 6:00 p.m. Sep. 20 Sun. at Army 1:00 p.m. Sep. 23 Wed. at Princeton 7:00 p.m. Sep. 26 Sat. FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON 2:00 p.m. Oct. 1 Thu. STONY BROOK * 6:00 p.m. Oct. 4 Sun. NEW HAMPSHIRE * 2:00 p.m. Oct. 8 Thu. at Binghamton * 7:00 p.m. Oct. 11 Sun. at UMBC * 1:00 p.m. Oct. 15 Thu. MAINE * 6:00 p.m. Oct. 18 Sun. at Boston University * 2:00 p.m. Oct. 22 Thu. at Albany * 3:00 p.m. Oct. 25 Sun. VERMONT * 2:00 p.m. Oct. 29 Thu. America East Quarterfinals # TBA Nov. 1 Sun. America East Semifinals # TBA TBA Nov. 7/8 Sat./Sun. America East Finals # All Times Eastern CAPS = Home Contests *AMERICA EAST Contests Home games played at Alumni Stadium