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HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE QUICK FACTS Location: ...... Worcester, MA 01610 Founded: ...... 1843 Enrollment: ...... 2,788 Color: ...... Royal Purple Nickname: ...... Crusaders Affi liations: ...... NCAA Div. I, Patriot League Home Field (Surface): ...... Hart Astro Turf President: ...... Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Director of Admissions: ...... Ann McDermott ’79 Offi ce Phone: ...... (508) 793-2443 Director of Financial Aid: ...... Lynne M. Myers Offi ce Phone: ...... (508) 793-2265 Director of Athletics: ...... Richard M. Regan, Jr. ’76 Associate Director of Athletics: ...... Bill Bellerose ’77 Associate Director of Athletics: ...... Ann Zelesky Associate Director of Athletics: ...... Rose Shea ’87 Assistant Director of Athletics: ...... RalphWillard ’67 Asst. AD/Marketing & Media Relations: ...... Frank Mastrandrea ’88 Manager of Events and Promotions: ...... Jennifer Kagno Head Athletic Trainer: ...... Anthony Cerundolo Director Athletic Media Relations: ...... Charles Bare Assistant Director Athletic Media Relations (Women’s Lacrosse contact): ...... Megan Cross Email ...... [email protected] Offi ce Phone: ...... 508-793-2780 Assistant Director Athletic Media Relations ...... Jim Wrobel Media Relations/Compliance Intern ...... Meredith Buzzi Athletic Media Relations Secretary ...... Janet Fahenstock Offi ce Phone: ...... (508) 793-2583 Fax Phone: ...... (508) 793-2309 Web Site ...... www.GoHolyCross.com WOMEN’S LACROSSE INFORMATION Head Coach: ...... Stephanie Ridolfi (Massachusetts ’00) Career Record/Years: ...... 47-52-0/Six Record at Holy Cross/Years: ...... 39-34-0/Four Lacrosse Offi ce Phone: ...... (508) 793-3682 Email address: ...... sridolfi @holycross.edu Assistant Coach: ...... Meredith Buzzi (Colby Sawyer ’03) 2006 Overall Record: ...... 14-7 2006 Patriot League Record/Finish: ...... 6-0/First Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ...... 18/7 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 8/4 Captains: ...... Amy Archambault ‘08, Megan Orr ‘07, Patricia Sutton ‘07, Darcy Wolcott ‘07

MISSION STATEMENT - DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS The Mission of the Athletic Department of the College of the Holy Cross is to promote the intellectual, physical, and moral development of students. Through Division I athletic participation, our young men and women student-athletes learn a self-discipline that has both present and long-term effects; the interplay of individual and team effort; pride and self esteem in both victory and defeat; a skillful management of time; personal endurance and courage; and the complex relationships between friendship, leadership, and service. Our athletics program, in the words of the College Mission Statement, calls for “a community marked by freedom, mutual respect, and civility.”

Besides teaching these virtues, a few sports played at Holy Cross have the added value of focusing alumni and student support and enhancing our reputation locally and nationally. While Holy Cross continues to commit itself to accomplishment in these sports, which are a rich part of our tradition, we choose to do so in a way that complements the pursuit of academic excellence.

Holy Cross is committed to the guiding principles of the Patriot League, of which we are a founding member: presidential control of athletics; the cultivation of the ideal scholar-athlete; and participation in a wide variety of sports. Commitment to the last principle assures that the College sponsors, in a very evident way, gender equity.

The department of athletics is also committed to compliance with all College policies and regulations involved in Division I membership in the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Eastern College Athletic Confer- ence. As a member of the NCAA, Holy Cross also advocates student-athlete welfare, diversity, gender equity, sportsmanship, and ethical conduct in its athletic programs.

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 2 RRECRUITINGECRUITING INFORMATIONINFORMATION

CORRESPONDENCE TELEPHONE CALLS It is important for prospective student-athletes to get in touch with head coach As per NCAA by law 13.1.3.1, institutional staff members may not telephone Stephanie Pavlick as soon as possible. A simple letter of inquiry into the a prospect (or the prospect’s relatives or legal guardians) prior to July 1 women’s lacrosse program will initiate the recruiting process. The spring following the prospect’s completion of the junior year in high school. After of your junior year or early senior year is the most appropriate time to July 1, institutional staff members may telephone a prospect once per week contact coach. (measured Sunday through Saturday). The once-per-week limit applies to the entire institution. INTERVIEWS Students are strongly encouraged to have admissions interviews. The offi ce VIDEO TAPES offers interviews from the summer until January 15. Alumni interviews In an attempt to make an accurate assessment as soon as possible, it is in most metropolitan areas are available. Students must fi rst submit an recommended that videotapes be forwarded to Head Coach Stephanie application and indicate they would like an alumni interview before Pavlick’s attention as soon as possible. The video need not be an elaborate December 31. production. Some simple game or practice tape is suffi cient with you being easily identifi ed. EARLY DECISION Students who are absolutely, 100% confi dent Holy Cross is their top college CONTACTS choice are encouraged to apply during the Early Decision process. As per NCAA by law 13.02.3, a contact is any face-to-face encounter between a prospect or the prospect’s parent or legal guardian and an institutional staff FINANCIAL AID member or athletics representative during which any dialogue occurs in All fi nancial aid is awarded on the basis of need. Prospective student-athletes excess of an exchange of a greeting. Any such face-to-face encounter that is should complete the CSS “Profi le Form” in early Fall. prearranged or takes place on the grounds of the prospect’s high school, or at the site of organized competition or practice involving the prospect’s high CLEARINGHOUSE school, preparatory school, two-year college, or all-star team is considered The NCAA mandates that all student-athletes interested in competing at the a contact, regardless of the conversation that occurs. We are limited to Division I or II level must be certifi ed through the NCAA Initial Eligibility three off-campus contacts per prospective student-athlete. Clearinghouse. Contact high school coaches, athletics director or guidance counselor for necessary registration forms. EVALUATIONS As per NCAA by law 13.02.6.1, an evaluation is any off-campus activity designed to assess the academic qualifi cations or athletic ability of a prospect, including any visit to a prospect’s educational institution (during which no contact occurs) or the observation of a prospect participating in any practice or competition at any size. We are limited in our number of evaluations per ADMISSIONS AND IMPORTANT DATES prospective student-athlete. ADMISSIONS AND APPLICATIONS: OFFICIAL VISITS You can reach our Admissions Offi ce by calling (508) 793-2443. To receive According to NCAA by law 13.7.1.2, a prospect may not make more than fi ve an application, please call or send a written request to: Admissions Offi ce, expense-paid visits to NCAA member institutions, regardless of the number College of the Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester, MA 01610. of sports in which the prospect is involved. An institution may not provide an expense-paid visit to a prospect who has not presented the institution with CALENDAR: a high school (or college) academic transcript and a score from a PSAT, an A typical recruiting calendar for a prospective student-athlete interested in SAT, a PACTPlus, or an ACT test taken on a national testing date under women’s lacrosse would go something like this: national testing conditions. ** Summer of 2007 -- make unoffi cial visits to schools of interest. ** September 2007 -- contact Head Coach Stephanie Ridolfi if Holy UNOFFICIAL VISITS Cross falls within your top-fi ve list of potential colleges. According to NCAA by law 13.8.1, a prospect may visit an institution’s ** October of 2007 -- Head Coach Stephanie Pavlick will be in contact campus at the prospect’s own expense an unlimited number of times and may regarding student-athlete’s interest and possible visit date. make an unoffi cial visit before the prospect’s senior year in high school. ** December 15 -- Deadline for Admissions Early Decision. ** January 15 -- Deadline for Admissions Regular Decision.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: December 15 - Early Decision December 31- last day to request alumni interview (application needs to be postmarked by this date) January 15 - Regular Decision January 15 - last day for on-campus interviews

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 3 COACHINGCOACHING STAFFSTAFF

HEAD COACH STEPHANIE RIDOLFI FIFTH SEASON Stephanie Ridolfi is in her fi fth 7-9 (2-4 PL) record in her fi rst year with the program. season as head women’s lacrosse Ridolfi now owns a 47-52 career record, including her two coach at Holy Cross. year stint at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania where she directed the Ridolfi was selected the Patriot Gators to a record of 8-18 during the 2001 and 2002 seasons. League Coach of the Year after A 2000 graduate of the University of Massachusetts- leading Holy Cross to an undefeated Amherst, Ridolfi brings NCAA Division I playing experience to the record in the league (6-0) and a Crusaders. Ridolfi led Massachusetts to the 2000 Atlantic 10 Conference number one seed in the conference Championship, the school’s fi rst lacrosse title, and was the team’s tournament. The Crusaders defeated fourth-seeded, Bucknell, 13-7 in the leading scorer en route to earning Atlantic 10 All-Conference honors. semifi nals and the number two seed Colgate, 9-6 in the championship As a senior, Ridolfi tallied 35 goals and added six assists for 41 points to game to clinch their fi rst Patriot League Title. The women’s lacrosse lead the Minutewomen’s effort. Ridolfi was also named to the Atlantic team had another fi rst when they went on to the NCAA Tournament. 10 All-Academic team. Holy Cross had the most successful record in school history with a 14-7 In the Atlantic 10 Championship game against Temple, overall mark. Ridolfi scored a pair of goals, including the game winner in overtime In 2005, Ridolfi led Holy Cross to a second-place fi nish to give Massachusetts a 3-2 victory over the Owls. Ridolfi served as (4-2) in the Patriot League and the number two seed in the conference team captain in 2000 and was voted the team’s Most Valuable Player tournament. The Crusaders defeated third-seeded American, 11-10 in following the season. the semifi nals before falling to defending champion, Colgate in HC’s Ridolfi was a three-year letterwinner while at Massachusetts second-ever title game. The Crusaders’ 10-9 overall record was also one and fi nished her career with 71 goals and 21 assists for 92 career points. of just two winning records in the seven-team league in 2005. Ridolfi , previously Pavlick, is newly married and resides in In 2004, Ridolfi coached HC to an 8-9 overall mark, and a fi fth Milford, Mass. with her husband. place fi nish in the Patriot League (2-4), after leading the Crusaders to a Stephanie Ridolfi ’s Record at Holy Cross Overall League 2003 7-9 .438 2-4 .333 2004 8-9 .471 2-4 .333 2005 10-9 .526 4-2 .667 2006 14-7 .667 6-0 1.000 TOTAL 39-34 .534 14-10 .583 ASSISTANT COACH MEREDITH BUZZI T HIRD SEASON Meredith Buzzi is in her over the course of her career which is eighth best all-time in Colby third year as assistant coach for the Sawyer history. Her 41 assists were also good for third place all-time in women’s lacrosse program at Holy school history, and her 87 goals currently serve as eighth best. Cross. The Crusaders have marked Buzzi served as team captain her senior year and recorded 34 a 24-16 overall record while Buzzi goals and seven assists for 41 total points on her way to a Second Team has been a part of the program under All-Commonwealth Coast Conference selection. Stephanie Ridolfi . The Burlington, Vt. native was also named to the Colby Buzzi is a 2003 graduate of Sawyer Academic Honor Roll in 2003. Buzzi earned a bachelor’s degree Colby Sawyer College (New London, N.H.) where she was a four-year in Communication Studies. letterwinner with the Chargers. Buzzi tallied 87 goals and 41 assists, totalling 128 total points

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 4 2007 ROSTER

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE ROSTER

No. Name Year Position Hometown/Highschool 1 Laura Driessen Fr. Midfi elder Albany, N.Y./Guilderland 2 Katie Gardner Fr. Attack Garden City, N.Y./Garden City 3 Calley Benoit Fr. Midfi elder Concord, N.H./Concord 4 Mary Kate Finnegan Fr. Defender Rockville Center, N.Y./Kellenberg Memorial 6 Kelly Winslow Jr. Midfi elder Norfolk, Mass./King Philip Regional 7 Laurie Noreika Fr. Defender New Fairfi eld, Conn./New Fairfi eld 8 Sheila Rom Jr. Midfi elder Cary, N.C./Cardinal Gibbons 9 Jenna Constantino Sr. Attack Cortlandt Manor, N.Y./Walter Panas 10 Darcy Wolcott* Sr. Defender Concord N.H./Concord 12 Kelly Casey So. Attack Newtown, Pa./Nazareth Academy 13 Cara O’ Sullivan Jr. Defender Duxbury, Mass./Duxbury 14 Katie Brown Sr. Defender Amherst, N.H./Souhegan 15 Kaitlyn Curley So. Attack New York City, N.Y./Convent of the Sacred Heart 16 Megan Fenton Fr. Midfi elder Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan 17 Nikki Bolduc Jr. Attack Exeter, N.H./Exeter 18 Kaitlin Nangle Jr. Midfi elder Skaneateles, N.Y./Skaneateles 20 Amy Archambault Jr. Attack West Hartford, Conn./Conard 21 Katie Riddle Fr. Defender Cheshire, Conn./Cheshire 22 Kristine Corkum Jr. Attack Ipswich, Mass./Ipswich 23 Patricia Sutton Sr. Midfi elder Saratoga Springs, N.Y./Saratoga Springs 24 Samantha Hallowell So. Defender Duxbury, Mass./Duxbury 25 Michelle Granara Fr. Goalie Norwell, Mass./Norwell 26 Ali Baird Fr. Attack Minnechaug Regional 27 Cashel Scanlon Jr. Attack Bethesda, Md./Georgetown Visitation 28 Lisa Gagne So. Defender Groton, Mass./Bishop Guertin 29 Allison Donovan Fr. Attack Saco, Maine/Thornton Academy 30 Megan Orr Sr. Goalie Wilton, Conn./Wilton

Head Coach: Stephanie Ridolfi (Massachusetts ‘00, Fifth Season) Assistant Coach: Meredith Buzzi (Colby Sawyer ‘03, Third Season) 2007 Captains: Megan Orr ‘07, Amy Archambault ‘08, Patricia Sutton ’07, Darcy Wolcott ’07,

Back Row Left to Right: Head Coach Stephanie Ridolfi , Katie Brown, Sheila Rom, Darcy Wolcott, Laurie Noreika, Mary Kate Finnegan, Patricia Sutton, Katie Gardner, Jenna Constantino, Cashel Scanlon, Kelly Winslow, Megan Fenton, and Assistant Coach Meredith Buzzi; Middle Row Left to Right: Katie Riddle, Allison Donovan, Michelle Granara, Kaitlin Nangle, Ali Baird, Laura Driessen, Kelly Casey, and Lisa Gagne; Front Row Left to Right: Calley Ben- oit, Amy Archambault, Kaitlyn Curley, Samantha Hallowell, Cara O’Sullivan, Nikki Bolduc, Kristine Corkum, and Megan Orr.

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 5 MMEETEET TTHEHE CCRUSADERSRUSADERS

KATIE BROWN’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR GP-S G A TP 2006 21-21 0 0 0 B#14ROWN 2005 19-19 0 1 1 2004 17-16 1 1 2 SR. • DEFENSE • 5-5 TOTAL 57-56 1 2 3 AMHERST, N.H. SOUHEGAN MAJOR: POLITICAL SCIENCE/ECONOMICS

2006: Started all 21 games...picked up 33 groundball...had seven caused turnovers...had a season-high fi ve groundballs against George Mason (Mar. 16)...2005: Started all 19 games…recorded one assist (3/7 vs. Wagner)…fi nished fourth on the team with 22 groundballs…registered 12 caused turnovers...2004: Played in 17 games...started 16...recorded one goal and one assist for two total points at her defensive position...second on the team in groundballs (36)...tied for second on the team in caused turnovers (13)...High School: Played for coach Maren Petropolus at Souhegan...led Souhegan to the state championship senior year...2003 First Team All- Select Team...2003 Team Most Valuable Player...2003 Team Sportsmanship award...2003 Team Captain...2002 Second Team All-State...2002 Team Defensive MVP.

JENNA CONSTANTINO’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR GP-S G A TP ONSTANTINO 2006 9-1 1 0 1 C #9 2005 16-0 1 0 1 SR. • ATTACK • 5-7 2004 4-0 1 0 1 TOTAL 29-1 3 0 3 CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. WALTER PANAS MAJOR: SOCIOLOGY 2006: Played in nine games and had her fi rst collegiate start...scored one goal...picked up seven grounballs and recorded fi ve caused turnovers. 2005: Patriot League Academic Honor Roll...Played in 16 games… scored one goal (4/13 at Fairfi eld)…recorded four groundballs and three caused turnovers...2004: Ap- peared in four games...recorded one goal and one point...had two shots on goal (1.000 SOG%)...caused one turnover...High School: Played lacrosse and fi eld hockey at Lakeland/Panas...All-Section and All-League in lacrosse (2003, 2002)...member of the 2001 and 2003 Sectional Championship lacrosse teams...team lacrosse captain senior year.

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 6 MMEETEET TTHEHE CCRUSADERSRUSADERS

ORR’S CAREER STATISTICS MEGAN YEAR GP-S GA GA AVG. SV. SV% WLT 2006 21-21 194 9.17 238 .551 14-7-0 RR 2005 19-19 163 8.85 208 .561 10-9-0 O#30 2004 17-16 166 10.50 191 .535 8-9-0 SR. • GOALIE • 5-3 TOTAL 57-56 523 9.51 637 .549 32-25 WILTON, CONN. WILTON MAJOR: ANTHROPOLOGY

2006: Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Year...First Team All-Patriot League...Second Team Northeast Region All-American...Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week (Feb. 26, Apr. 23)...led the Patriot League in saves (246), save percentage (.559) and goals against average (9.17)...led the nation in save percentage (.572)... ranked 15th nationally with a 8.73 goals against average...started all 21 games in goal...led the team with 48 groundballs...caused 10 turnovers. 2005: IWLCA/US Lacrosse All-Region Second Team…Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Year…First Team All-Patriot League…Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week (Apr. 11, Apr. 25)…led the Patriot League in saves (208) and fi nished the season just 10 saves shy of 10th-best single season total in PL history…fi nished the season ranked seventh nationally with a .561 save percentage…fi nished second in the league in goals against average (8.85)…started all 19 games in goal…fi nished second on the team with 28 groundballs…caused nine turnovers...2004: Started 16 games for the Crusaders in net...played in all 17 games...earned eight wins...led the team in groundballs (47)...faced 400 shots...made 191 saves (.535 sv%)...had a 10.50 goals against average...High School: Two-sport athlete (soccer, lacrosse) at Wilton High School...2003 All-America honorable mention...2002 All-State selection (lacrosse)...2002 All-FCIAC selection (lacrosse)...2002 All-State (soccer)...member of the 2002 state runner-up lacrosse team...2002 All-FCIAC selection (soccer)...2002 All-Area (soccer)...member of the 2000 state championship team (soccer).

SUTTON’S CAREER STATISTICS PATRICIA YEAR GP-S G A TP 2006 21-21 54 21 75 SUTTON 2005 19-19 56 14 70 #23 2004 17-17 48 23 71 SR. • MIDFIELD • 5-8 TOTAL 57-57 158 58 216 SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.

SARATOGA SPRINGS MAJOR: SOCIOLOGY

2006: Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year...First Team All-Patriot League...Second Team Northeast Region All-American...Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week (Feb. 26, Mar. 12, April 2 and April 24)... led the league in goals (54) and ranked second in assists (21) and points (75)...ranked 33rd nationally with 3.70 points per game and 41st with 2.65 goals per game...started all 21 games...had game-high fi ve goals against Fairfi eld (April 12)...scored four or more goals in fi ve games...picked up 39 groundballs and caused 42 turnovers...2005: First Team All-Patriot League…Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week (Mar. 14)…led the league in goals (56), points (70) and goals per game (2.95)…ranked 19th nationally in goals per game (2.95)…fi nished second in the league in shots (116) and free position goals (17)…fi nished fourth in draw controls (31)…tied for fourth in assists (14)…started all 19 games…tal- lied two game-winning goals…scored three or more goals in 11 games, including two six-goal games (2/26 at UMass, 4/13 at Fairfi eld)… picked up 23 groundballs and caused 19 turnovers defensively...2004: Patriot League Rookie of the Year...Second Team All-Patriot League...four-time PL Rookie of the Week (March 15, April 5, April 12, April 26)...started all 17 games for the Crusaders...led the team in goals (48), assists (23) and total points (71)...registered 64 shots on goal (.621 SOG%)...led the team in caused turnovers (15)...collected 28 groundballs, good for fi fth on the team...High School: Three-sport captain senior year (lacrosse, basketball, tennis)...Played four years under coach Sue Hoffman...2003 Academic All-America...2003 US Lacrosse All-America...Suburban Council Scholar-Athlete (1999-2003)...2003 Saratoga Springs Female Athlete of the Year... Suburban Council First Team (lacrosse)...Team MVP (tennis, lacrosse; 2002, 2003)...member of the Suburban Council Co-Championship lacrosse teams (1999-2003).

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 7 MMEETEET TTHEHE CCRUSADERSRUSADERS

DARCY WOLCOTT’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR GP-S G A TP OLCOTT 2006 21-21 0 0 0 W#10 2005 INJURED - DID NOT PLAY SR. • DEFENSE • 5-8 2004 17-17 0 1 1 TOTAL 38-38 0 1 1 CONCORD, N.H. ONCORD C MAJOR: PRE MED/SPANISH

2006: Second Team All-Patriot League...Played and started in 21 games...picked up 32 groundballs and had 13 turnovers...grabbed a season-high four groundballs twice against Duke (May 14) and Villanova (Mar. 12)...2005: Missed season due to injury...2004: Started all 17 games for the Crusaders...registered one assist and one total point from her defensive position...collected 30 groundballs, good for fourth on the team...had 11 caused turnovers...High School: Three-sport athlete (soccer, gymnastics, lacrosse)...Played lax for coach Terry Anderson...2003 team captain...2003 Female Athlete of the Year...2002 Academic All-America...First Team All-State (2003, 2002)...2002 Upper New England ‘A’ Team...led team to the state championship (2000-2002)...2002 team captain (soccer)...2002 All- State honorable mention (soccer)...Team Best Defender award in soccer (2002)...Team Unsung Hero in soccer (2000)...team gymnastics captain (2002, 2003)...fourth place all-around in 2002 state meet.

AMY ARCHAMBAULT’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR GP-S G A TP RCHAMBAULT 2006 21-21 30 5 35 A#20 2005 16-14 27 2 29 JR. • ATTACK • 5-6 TOTAL 37-35 57 7 64 WEST HARTFORD, CONN. MAJOR: VISUAL ART CONARD STUDIO & PSYCHOLOGY 2006: Started in all 21 games...tied third on the team with 30 goals...had fi ve assists and totaled 35 points...grabbed 20 groundballs and had six caused turnovers...scored four goals and had one assist at Harvard (Mar. 2)...2005: Patriot League Rookie of the Year…First Team All-Patriot League…Patriot League Rookie of the Week (Mar. 14, Mar. 28, Apr. 4)...fi nished the season ranked third on the team in goals (27) and points (29)…tallied two assists and two game-winning goals…recorded 64 shots…had four hat tricks, including a season-high four goals at nationally-ranked Connecticut on 4/16…scored fi rst collegiate goal vs. Villanova on 3/13; fi nished with a hat trick in that game…picked up 11 groundballs and caused one turnover…appeared in 16 games…made 14 starts…fi nished the season 11th in the league in goals and goals per game…ranked 17th in the PL in points...High School: Two-sport athlete at Conard (lacrosse, basketball)...All-Academic honors in basketball and lacrosse (2002-2004)...2004 All-America (lacrosse)...2003, 2004 All-State (lacrosse)...2003, 2004 All-Conference (lacrosse)...2003 Lower New England Nation Team (lacrosse)...led team to conference championship (2003, 2004)...team captain 2004.

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 8 MMEETEET TTHEHE CCRUSADERSRUSADERS

NIKKI BOLDUC’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR GP-S G A TP 2006 21-21 27 5 32 BOLDUC#17 2005 19-16 13 7 20 JR. • MIDFIELD • 5-3 TOTAL 40-37 40 12 52 EXETER, N.H. MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY EXETER

2006: Second Team All-Patriot League...Played in and started all 21 games...tied fourth on the team with 66 points...scored 27 goals and had fi ve assists...led the team with 20 caused turnovers...had 42 groundball the second highest on the team...scored season-high six goals vs. Bucknell (Mar. 19)...2005: Started 16 of the 19 games she played in…led the team in groundballs (29)…tied for second on the team with seven assists…tied for fourth on the team with 20 total points…tied for fi fth with 13 goals…scored fi rst collegiate goal (2) vs. Sacred Heart on 3/3…fi nished third with 15 caused turnovers…recorded 41 shots and 26 shots on goal...High School: Three-sport athlete at Exeter (soccer, basketball, lacrosse)...2004 All-America (lacrosse)...2003 & 2004 Division I Player of the Year (lacrosse)...2003, 2004 First Team All-State (lacrosse)...fi rst women’s lacrosse player in school history to earn All-America honors.

CORKUM’S CAREER STATISTICS KRISTINE YEAR GP-S G A TP 2006 21-21 30 9 39 CORKUM 2005 19-9 13 7 20 TOTAL 40-30 43 16 59 JR.#22 • ATTACK • 5-0 IPSWICH, MASS. MAJOR: BIOLOGY/PRE MED IPSWICH

2006: Played and started in all 21 games...tied for third on the team with 30 goals...had nine assists and totaled 39 points...picked up 11 groundballs and caused three turnovers...recorded 69 shots and 56 shots on goal...2005: Patriot League Academic Honor Roll...Patriot League Rookie of the Week (Apr.11)…Appeared in 19 games… made nine starts…tied for second on the team with seven assists…tied for fourth with 20 total points…tied for fi fth with 13 goals, including one game-winner…scored fi rst collegiate goal vs. UNH on 2/28…tallied 10 groundballs and fi ve caused turnovers…recorded 41 shots and 31 shots on goal...High School: Two-sport athlete at Ipswich (soccer, lacrosse)...2004 Academic All-America, Boston Globe All-Scholasti and Boston Herald All- Scholastic...2003 Academic All-America...Three-time Cape Ann League All-Star...Two-time All-League selection...holds school records for goals in a game (eight), assists in a game (fi ve), goals in a season (65), goals in a career (155), assists in a career (65) and points in a career (220).

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 9 MMEETEET TTHEHE CCRUSADERSRUSADERS

KAITLIN NANGLE’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR GP-S G A TP 2006 13-0 4 1 5 N#18ANGLE 2005 19-16 18 0 18 JR. • MIDFIELD • 5-6 TOTAL 32-16 22 1 23 KANEATELES S , N.Y. MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY SKANEATELES

2006: Saw action in 13 games...scored four goals and had one assist...picked up 11 groundballs...2005: Started 16 of the 19 games she played in…fi nished fourth on the team with 18 goals, including two game-winners… scored fi rst collegiate goal on 3/13 vs. Villanova; fi nished the game with three goals…tallied 15 groundballs and four caused turnovers…registered 39 shots and 26 shots on goal...High School: Played soccer and lacrosse at Skaneateles...2004 All-League Second Team...Academic All-America (2003, 2004)...2004 First Team All- Central New York...First Team All-League (2003, 2004)...2004 All-Area All-Star, Female Athlete of the Year and team captain...All-League Second Team (soccer; 2002, 2003)...2003 team captain (soccer)...2003 Second Team All-CNY...2002 team most valuable offensive player (lacrosse)...2001 All-League honorable mention (lacrosse)...Personal: father, David Nangle (‘80) played football at Holy Cross.

CARA O’SULLIVAN’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR GP-S G A TP 2006 19-7 8 2 10 O’S#13ULLIVAN 2005 16-0 2 1 3 JR. • MIDFIELD • 5-2 TOTAL 35-7 10 3 13 DUXBURY, MASS. MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY DUXBURY

2006: Played in 19 games with seven starts...totaled eight goals and two assists for 10 points...picked up 25 groundballs and caused six turnovers...2005: Appeared in 16 games…tallied two goals and one assist for three total points…scored fi rst collegiate goal vs. Wagner on 3/7…picked up fi ve groundballs and caused four turnovers...High School: Three-sport athlete at Duxbury (fi eld hockey, lacrosse, indoor track)...2004 Patriot League All-Star (lacrosse)...2003 Patriot League All-Star (fi eld hockey)...2003 & 2004 Patriot League All-Star (indoor track)...team captain senior year (fi eld hockey, lacrosse)...team captain junior & senior year (indoor track)...holds school record for the most points scored by a defensive player (91)...led fi eld hockey team to three league championships...led lacrosse team to league championship senior year...Personal: uncle, Dennis Cronin (‘90) played golf at Holy Cross.

2007 PATRIOT LEAGUE PRESEASON POLL Team Points 2006 Final PL Record Holy Cross 48 6-0 1.000 Colgate 38 5-1 .833 Bucknell 31 3-3 .500 American 23 3-3 .500 Lafayette 21 3-3 .500 Lehigh 19 1-5 .167

CARA O’SULLIVAN

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 10 MMEETEET TTHEHE CCRUSADERSRUSADERS

SHEILA ROM’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR GP-S G A TP OM 2006 10-0 5 0 5 R #8 2005 3-0 0 0 0 JR. • MIDFIELD • 5-11 TOTAL 13-0 5 0 5 CARY, N.C. CARDINAL GIBBONS MAJOR: STUDIO ART

2006: Saw action in 10 games...scored fi ve goals...2005: Appeared in three games…recorded one shot and one shot on goal…had one caused turnover...High School: Two-sport athlete at Cardinal Gibbons (lacrosse, basketball)...2004 All-America (lacrosse)...2004 Regional Team selection...2004 Team MVP...2003 All-State selection...led team in scoring 2003...played in the U.S. Lacrosse National Tournament...holds 11school records including most points in a game/season/career and most goals in a game (nine)/season (52)/career(127)...played on the 2003 NCISAA state champion runner-up team (basketball)...Personal: Both parents are Holy Cross alums...mother, Mary Beth was on the crew team and father, Frederick was on the track and fi eld team.

CASHEL SCANLON’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR GP-S G A TP CANLON 2006 8-0 2 1 3 S#27 2005 6-0 2 0 2 JR. • ATTACK • 5-8 TOTAL 14-0 4 1 5 BETHESDA, MD. MAJOR: SOCIOLOGY GEORGETOWN VISITATION

2006: Saw action in eight games...scored two goals and had one assist....2005: Appeared in six games…tallied two goals…scored fi rst collegiate goal vs. Albany on 3/21…had seven shots and fi ve shots on goal…picked up three groundballs... High School: Three-sport athlete at Georgetown Visitation (soccer, basketball, lacrosse)...2003 Team Most Valuable Player (lacrosse)...All-ISL (Independent School League) First Team (soccer; 2001, 2002, 2003)...2001 Washington Post All-Metropolitan honorable mention (soccer)...2001 Most Improved award (soccer)...inducted into her high school athletic hall of fame.

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 11 MMEETEET TTHEHE CCRUSADERSRUSADERS

KELLY WINSLOW’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR GP-S G A TP INSLOW 2006 21-21 12 6 18 W #6 2005 12-0 2 3 5 JR. • MIDFIELD • 5-8 TOTAL 33-21 14 9 23 WRENTHAM, MASS. KING PHILIP REGIONAL MAJOR: PRE-LAW/SOCIOLOGY

2006: Played and started in every game...scored 12 goals and had six assists for 18 points...had game high two goals vs. Sacred Heart (Mar. 6)...tallied 21 groundballs and three caused turnovers...2005: Patriot League Academic Honor Roll...Played in 12 games…scored two goals and added three assists for fi ve total points…scored fi rst career goal on 2/28 vs. UNH…recorded 10 shots and eight shots on goal…tallied fi ve groundballs and one caused turnover... High School: Two-sport athlete at King Philip (fi eld hockey, lacrosse)...2004 Hockomock League Scholar-Athlete of the Year...2004 Hockomock League All-Star (lacrosse)...2004 Team MVP (lacrosse)...2004 team captain (lacrosse)...2003 Team MVP (fi eld hockey)...team captain senior year...two-time All-League selection...chosen to the Best of 60 team in Massachusetts.

KELLY CASEY’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR GP-S G A TP ASEY 2006 4-0 0 2 2 C#12 TOTAL 4-0 0 2 2 SO. • ATTACK PHILADELPHIA, PA. MAJOR: UNDECLARED NAZARETH ACADEMY

2006: Saw action in four games...recorded two assists....High School: Played soccer and lacrosse at Nazareth Academy ... also played on the golf team as a senior ... Team captain of the lacrosse team (2004-2005) ... Catholic Academy League First Team (2004) ... Team MVP (2004) ... led team in goals and assists (2003, 2004) ... Personal: Her father, Kevin Casey, is a 1984 graduate of Holy Cross and played on the men’s soccer team ... her uncle, James Casey, is a 1982 graduate of Holy Cross and captained the tennis team ... her aunt, uncle and cousin are also Holy Cross garduates.

KRISTINE CORKUM

KELLY WINSLOW

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 12 MMEETEET TTHEHE CCRUSADERSRUSADERS

BMENOITAJOR’S :C UAREERNDECLARED STATISTICS CALLEY YEAR GP-S G A TP 2006 13-1 2 1 3 BENOIT#3 TOTAL 13-1 2 1 3 SO. • MIDFIELD CONCORD, N.H. MAJOR: UNDECLARED CONCORD

2006: Saw action in 13 games and had one start...scored two goals and had one assist...picked up 21 groundballs and had fi ve caused turnovers...High School: Four-year letterwinner in soccer, skiing and lacrosse at Concord High School ... Upper New England Team (2003, 2004) ... led Concord to the 2005 state championship ... 2004 state runners-up ... member of the 2003 squad that advanced to the state semifi nals ... member of the 2002 state championship team.

KAITLIN CMURLEYAJOR’S :C UAREERNDECLARED STATISTICS YEAR GP-S G A TP 2006 9-0 0 1 1 CURLEY#15 TOTAL 9-0 0 1 1 SO. • ATTACK MAJOR: ENGLISH NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. CONVENT OF THE SACRED HEART

2006: Played in nine games...recorded fi rst collegiate assist...High School: Three-sport athlete (soccer, bas- ketball, lacrosse) at Convent of the Sacred Heart ... AAIS All Star (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005) ... Team captain (2004, 2005) ... Team MVP (2004, 2005) ... member of the 2004 basketball team that was the AAIS Conference season and tournament champion ... 2005 team won the AAIS regular season title.

HALLOWELLMAJOR’:S UCAREERNDECLARED STATISTICS SAMANTHA YEAR GP-S G A TP 2006 11-0 0 1 1 H#24ALLOWELL TOTAL 11-0 0 1 1 SO. • DEFENSE MAJOR: UNDECLARED DUXBURY, MASS. DUXBURY

2006: Played in 11 games...recorded fi rst collegiate assist...picked up fi ve groundballs...High School: Played lacrosse for four years at Duxbury High School ... member of the winter track team for two years ... member of the cheerleading squad for four years ... captain of the cheerleading team (2004-2005) ... member of the Patriot League Championship teams (2004-2005) ... won the gold medal at the Bay State Games (2005).

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 13 MMEETEET TTHEHE CCRUSADERSRUSADERS

GMAGNEAJOR’S C: AREERUNDECLARED STATISTICS LISA YEAR GP-S G A TP 2006 6-0 0 0 0 G#28AGNE TOTAL 6-0 0 0 0 SO. • DEFENSE MAJOR: BIOLOGY/PRE MED GROTON, MASS. BISHOP GUERTIN

2006: Saw action in six games...picked up two groundballs...High School: Two-sport athlete at Bishop Guertin High School ... New Hampshire all-state selection in lacrosse (2005) ... New Hampshire all-state selection in soccer (2004) ... New Hampshire all-star lacrosse team (2004) ... New Hampshire Senior Select Team (soccer 2004) ... Team captain of the soccer team (2003, 2004) ... team captain of the lacrosse team (2005) ... Coach’s Award recipient (soccer and lacrosse) ... led soccer team to New Hampshire Class L state fi nals (2004).

ALI BAIRD MAJOR: UNDECLARED FR. • ATTACK • 5-6 WILBRAHAM#26, MASS. MINNECHAUG REGIONAL

High School: Played lacrosse, soccer and sailed at Minnechaug Regional High School...team MVP for lacrosse team junior and senior years...All Western Mass and Western Mass All-Star Team (2004-06) for lacrosse... Springfi eld Republican All-Scholastic Selection...scored 215 career goals and had 304 career points in lacrosse... member of the National Honor Society.

ALLISON MAJOR: BIOLOGY/PRE MED DONOVAN#29 FR. • ATTACK SACO, MAINE THORNTON ACADEMY

High School: Three-sport athlete at Thornton Academy High School...SMAA All-Academic and SMAA First Team All-Conference...ranked sixth in a class of 309...member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Club.

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 14 MMEETEET TTHEHE CCRUSADERSRUSADERS

LAURA MAJOR: UNDECLARED DRIESSEN#1 FR. • MIDFIELD • 5-7 ALBANY, N.Y. GUILDERLAND

MEGAN MAJOR: BIOLOGY/PRE-MED FENTON#16 FR. • MIDFIELD • 5-7 BRIDGEWATER, N.J. BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN

High School: Played lacrosse and soccer at Bridgewater-Raritan High School...in lacrosse: named to All-Skyland Conference First Team (2004-06)...The Courier News All Area First Team (2004-06)...Academic All-American (2005-06)...Somerset County Champs (2003 & 2006)...Skyland Division & Conference Champs (2003-2006)... North A State Champs (2003)...holds school record for most goals in a season (104) and most assists in a season (57)...had 203 career goals and 83 career assists...named the 2006 Skyland Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year...member of the National Honor Society, Math Honor Society and Science Honor Society.

MARY KATE MAJOR: MATH FINNEGAN#4 FR. • DEFENSE • 5-9 ROCKVILLE CENTER, N.Y. KELLENBERG MEMORIAL

High School: Three-sport athlete at Kellenberg Memorial High School…played four years of tennis, three years of lacrosse and two years of basketball…All League in lacrosse (2006) and part of team that won championship in 2003…member of National Honor Society…honor roll (four years)…member of Parish Religious Education Program, Leader’s Club and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 15 MMEETEET TTHEHE CCRUSADERSRUSADERS

KATIE MAJOR: UNDECLARED GARDNER#1 FR. • MIDFIELD • 5-7 ALBANY, N.Y. GUILDERLAND

MICHELLE MAJOR: ENGLISH GRANARA#25 FR. • GOALKEEPER • 5-6 NORWELL, MASS. NORWELL

High School: Four-year letterwinner in lacrosse at Norwell High School...South Shore League All-Star (2005 & 2006)...2006 Eastern Mass. All-Star...All American (2006)...2006 Boston Globe All-Scholastic and Boston Herald All-Scholastic...Mass. Division II State Champions (2005 & 2006)...save percentage was 74% senior year and 82% in the 2006 state tournament.

LAURIE MAJOR: CHEMISTRY PRE-MED NOREIKA#7 FR. • DEFENSE • 5-9 NEW FAIRFIELD, CONN. NEW FAIRFIELD

High School: Three-sport athlete at New Fairfi eld High School...four-year letterwinner in basketball, three years in lacrosse and two in volleyball...Division II State Champions and Division II South West Conference Champions in lacrosse (2004-05)...named to 2006 Connecticut Senior All-Star Lacrosse Team...MVP in both Lacrosse and Volleyball senior year...All South West Conference Academic Team (2003-2006)...All South West Conference Team Honorable Mention (2004-05)...All South West Conference First Team (2005-06)...received many academic awards including Presidential Academic Achievement Award (2002-2003) and Connecticut High School Scholar-Athlete Award (2006).

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 16 MMEETEET TTHEHE CCRUSADERSRUSADERS

KATIE MAJOR: BIOLOGY RIDDLE#21 FR. • DEFENSE • 5-4 CHESHIRE, CONN. CHESHIRE

High School: Three-sport athlete at Cheshire High School...three-year letterwinner in lacrosse, basketball and soccer...selected to the conference All-Academic Team all three years...in lacrosse was named to All-Conference team junior and senior years...First Team All-State (2006)...conference regular season and tournament champions in 2006 and 2004...soccer team won conference 2003-05...National Honor Society member...won President’s Gold Award for Academic Excellence (2006). 2007 SEASON OUTLOOK

The Holy Cross women’s lacrosse team heads into the 2007 season looking to continue where they left off after making school history in 2006 as the fi rst team to win the Patriot League Title. The Crusaders ended last season with a 14-7 mark and were undefeated in the league (6-0). The Crusaders have been chosen to win the Patriot League Championship again in a vote by Patriot League head coaches and sports information directors in the 2007 Women’s Lacrosse Preseason Poll as announced by the league Wednesday. “This season is going to be the toughest one yet,” said head coach and 2006 Patriot League Coach of the year, Stephanie Ridolfi . “We have to improve off of last year and fi x the mistakes that we made throughout the season. The girls are ready and motivated to be a threat again in the Patriot League but they also know that it will not come easy.” The Crusaders have the experience and depth to do great things again this season with 18 letterwinners returning including eight starters. The 2007 team consists of fi ve seniors and eight juniors who have already been to the Patriot League Tournament twice in their careers here at Holy Cross. “The seniors and juniors have had two years of Patriot League Tournament play so that experience will hopefully help us to return to the Patriot League Tournament,” said Ridolfi . Captains Patricia Sutton (Saratoga Springs, N.Y.), Megan Orr (Wilton, Conn.), Darcy Wolcott (Concord, N.H.) and Amy Archambault (West Hartford, Conn.) make up a signifi cant part of the returning starters who will look to lead the team back to the Patriot League tournament this season one game at a time. “The leadership that the veterans will bring to the fi eld is extremely important to the success of the team and can be the deciding factor of how our season ends up,” Ridolfi said. Last year Sutton led the team as a junior with 75 points, 54 goals and 21 assists and is expected to continue with her success in her senior season. Sutton was named the 2006 Patriot League Player of the Year after leading the league in goals and ranking second in assists. She was also a Northeast Region All-American Second Team selection. Goalkeeper Orr enters her fourth season after starting every game last year. Orr led the league in save percentage (.551) and goals against average (9.17). She faced 551 shots and recorded 238 saves. At the completion of the 2006 season, Orr was named the Patriot League Goaltender of the Year. She was also named to the Northeast Region All-American Second Team and was a First Team All-Patriot League selection. Wolcott played in and started every game at defense last season as a junior. She played a big part in holding the Crusaders opponents to 195 goals all season as Holy Cross put away 230 goals. Wolcott had 32 groundballs and was selected to the All-Patriot League Second Team last season. Junior Archambault will be a threat at attack after fi nishing her sophomore year third on the team with 35 points, scoring 30 goals and serving out fi ve assists. Other returning starters include senior Katie Brown (Amherst, N.H.), juniors Kristine Corkum (Ipswich, Mass.), Nikki Bolduc (Exeter, N.H.), Kelly Winslow (Wrentham, Mass.) who played in all 21 games. Brown picked up 33 groundballs at defense, Corkum was fourth on the team with 39 points (30 goals and nine assists), Bolduc was fi fth on the team with 32 points (27 goals and 5 assist) and Winslow scored 12 goals and had six assists in 2006. Senior Jenna Constantino (Cortlandt Manor, N.Y.), juniors Sheila Rom (Raleigh, N.C.), Kaitlin Nangle (Skaneateles, N.Y.) and Cara O’Sullivan (Duxbury (Mass.) and sophomores Calley Benoit (Concord, N.H.) and Samantha Hallowell (Duxbury, Mass.) look to play a signifi cant part on the team after given a considerable amount of playing time last season. Constantino saw action in nine games with one start, Rom had fi ve goals, Nangle had four, Benoit had two and Hallowell recorded her fi rst assist from the back fi eld. Junior Cashel Scanlon (Bethesda, Md.) and sophomores Lisa Gagne (Groton, Mass.), Kelly Casey (Newtown, Pa.) and Kaitlyn Curley (New York City, N.Y.) came off the bench last year and will continue to give depth to the team this season. The Crusaders welcome one of the biggest freshmen classes with nine rookies joining the 2007 squad. At attack will be Katie Gardner (Gar- den City, N.Y.), and Ali Baird (Wilbraham, Mass.) while Allison Donovan (Saco, ME). Laura Driessen (Albany, N.Y.) and Megan Fenton (Bridgewater, N.J.) will join the fi ve returning midfi elders. Mary Kate Finnegan (Rockville Center, N.Y.), Laurie Noreika (New Fairfi eld, Conn.) and Katie Riddle (Cheshire, Conn.) come in at defense and Michelle Granara (Norwell, Mass.) will be the second goalkeeper. “The newcomers are steadily improving,” Ridolfi said. “They gained a lot of great experience in the fall and some will look to be threats this year.”

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 17 20062006 RRESULTESULTSS

2006 HOLY CROSS STATISTICS # Name GP-GS G A Pts Sh Shot% SOG SOG% GW GB CT 23 Patricia Sutton 21-21 54 21 75 113 .478 90 .796 2 39 18 16 Carolyn Smirti 21-20 34 9 43 70 .486 49 .700 2 34 11 20 Amy Archambault 21-21 30 5 35 66 .455 55 .833 1 20 6 22 Kristine Corkum 21-21 30 9 39 69 .435 56 .812 0 11 3 17 Nikki Bolduc 21-21 27 5 32 66 .409 51 .773 2 42 20 11 Melissa Conley 20-20 17 11 28 37 .459 29 .784 3 24 2 6 Kelly Winslow 21-21 12 6 18 24 .500 21 .875 3 21 3 13 Cara O’Sullivan 19-7 8 2 10 10 .800 9 .900 0 25 6 8 Sheila Rom 10-0 5 0 5 6 .833 5 .833 0 3 0 18 Kaitlin Nangle 13-0 4 1 5 18 .222 9 .500 0 11 1 5 Jacque Hastings 8-0 2 3 5 3 .667 2 .667 0 2 0 1 Madeline Heck 3-0 2 0 2 2 1.000 2 1.000 1 1 0 27 Cashel Scanlon 8-0 2 1 3 5 .400 4 .800 0 5 0 3 Calley Benoit 13-1 2 1 3 13 .154 6 .462 0 21 5 9 Jenna Constantino 9-1 1 0 1 4 .250 2 .500 0 7 2 39 Casey McCullion 2-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 28 Lisa Gagne 6-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 2 0 15 Kaitlyn Curley 9-0 0 1 1 5 .000 3 .600 0 1 1 24 Samantha Hallowell 11-0 0 1 1 0 .000 0 .000 0 5 1 12 Kelly Casey 4-0 0 2 2 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0 1 30 Megan Orr 21-21 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 48 10 14 Katie Brown 21-21 0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 33 7 10 Darcy Wolcott 21-21 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 32 10 7 Kate Flanagan 21-19 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 26 7 4 Virginia Dowd 20-16 0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 19 4 Total...... 21 230 78 308 514 .447 396 .770 14 432 118 Opponents...... 21 195 87 282 586 .333 433 .739 7 473 184

## Name GP-GS Minutes GA GAAvg Saves Pct W-L-T Faced 39 Casey McCullion 1-0 8:32 1 7.03 0 .000 0-0-0 1 30 Megan Orr 21-21 1269:28 194 9.17 238 .551 13-7-0 551 Total...... 21 1278:00 195 9.15 238 .550 13-7-0 552 Opponents...... 21 1278:00 233 10.94 175 .429 6-13-0 486

2006 Patriot League Champions

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 18 20062005 RRESULTSESULTS// CCOACHINGOACHING RRECORDSECORDS 2006 Results Overall 14-7-0 Patriot League 6-0/First 2006 PATRIOT LEAGUE FINAL STANDINGS Date Opponent Score 2/25/06 UMASS W, 11-8 Overall Patriot League 2/28/06 at New Hampshire W, 12-11 OT Team W L Pct. W L Pct. 3/2/06 at Harvard L, 9-17 &#Holy Cross 6 0 1.000 14 6 .667 3/6/06 vs. Sacred Heart W, 11-4 Colgate 5 1 .833 10 8 .556 3/12/06 at Villanova* W, 15-5 American 3 3 .500 6 12 .333 3/16/06 GEORGE MASON L, 5-12 Bucknell 3 3 .500 7 10 .412 3/19/06 BUCKNELL* W, 16-8 Lafayette 3 3 .500 7 9 .438 3/23/06 BROWN L, 11-12 03 Lehigh 1 5 .167 6 10 .375 3/25/06 at Lehigh* W, 10-4 Villanova 0 6 .000 3 14 .176 3/29/06 SIENA W, 18-7 4/1/06 LAFAYETTE* W, 18-7 4/5/06 at Yale L, 3-12 4/8/06 at American* W, 14-12 4/12/06 FAIRFIELD W, 13-8 4/13/06 OREGON L, 12-13 Patriot League Tournament Semifi nals 4/19/06 at Boston College L, 5-9 Saturday, April 28, 2007 4/21/06 vs. Colgate* W, 9-7 Time and Place TBA 4/29/06 Bucknell (PL Semifi nal) W, 13-7 4/30/06 Colgate (PL Championship) W, 9-6 Patriot League Tournament Final 5/6/06 at Le Moyne (NCAA Play-In) W, 14-8 Sunday, April 29, 2007 5/14/06 at Duke (NCAA First Round) L, 18-2 Time and Place TBA

BOLD CAPS - Home games * - Patriot League games

YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING RECORDS

YEAR COACH WON LOST TIED PCT 1980 Kathy Gibbons 10 0 0 1.000 COACH RECORD PCT. 1981 Kathy Gibbons 7 5 2 .533 Kathy Gibbons (1980-85), 6 yrs. 25-50-4 .342 1982 Kathy Gibbons 4 6 2 .333 Meg Galligan (1986-95), 10 yrs. 27-98-0 .216 1983 Kathy Gibbons 0 13 0 .000 1984 Kathy Gibbons 2 11 0 .154 Philip Barnes (1996-97), 2 yrs. 7-21-0 .250 1985 Kathy Gibbons 0 14 0 .000 Paul Ramsey (1998-2002) 5yrs. 39-48-0 .448 1986 Meg Galligan 0 14 0 .000 Stephanie Ridolfi (2003-present) 39-34-0 .534 1987 Meg Galligan 1 11 0 .083 1988 Meg Galligan 3 10 0 .231 1989 Meg Galligan 2 10 0 .167 1990 Meg Galligan 4 8 0 .333 1991 Meg Galligan 6 7 0 .462 1992 Meg Galligan 8 5 0 .615 1993 Meg Galligan 1 11 0 .083 1994 Meg Galligan 1 11 0 .083 1995 Meg Galligan 1 11 0 .083 1996 Philip Barnes 5 9 0 .357 1997 Philip Barnes 2 12 0 .143 1998 Paul Ramsey 5 10 0 .333 1999 Paul Ramsey 11 7 0 .611 2000 Paul Ramsey 4 12 0 .250 2001 Paul Ramsey 13 7 0 .650 2002 Paul Ramsey 6 12 0 .333 2003 Stephanie Ridolfi 7 9 0 .437 2004 Stephanie Ridolfi 8 9 0 .470 2005 Stephanie Ridolfi 10 9 0 .526 Stephanie Ridolfi was 2006 Stephanie Ridolfi 14 7 0 .667 named Patriot League 26 Seasons 117 233 4 .330 Coach of the Year after leading Holy Cross to its fi rst conference title in 2006.

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 19 HHONORSONORS/A/AWARDSWARDS

Northeast Region All-American All-Patriot League Molly Buckley, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Megan Orr, 2005 & 2006 Second Team Jen Amendola, 1999, 2000, 2001 Lauren Buonome, 2000, 2002 Jen Amendola, 2001 Second Team Amy Archambault, 2005 (First) Kyle Burke, 1997 Crissy Mulderig, 1995 & 1996 Second Team Sue Bodie, 1999 Janet Burke, 1991, 1992 Colleen Langley, 1994 Second Team Nikki Bolduc, 2006 Melissa Carrick, 1995 Chantal Lacroix, 1993 Honorable Mention Katie Britt, 2001, 2003 Melissa Conley, 2003 & 1994 Second Team Janet Burke, 1993 Taylor Connolly, 1999, 2000 Erin Reilly, 1987 First Team Kristin Cieri, 1991, 1992 Jenna Constantino, 2005, 2006 Katy Cox, 1992 Kristine Corkum, 2005, 2006 Academic All-American Janine Cunningham, 1991, 1992 Katy Cox, 1992 Patricia Sutton, 2006 Liz Frisoli, 2005 (First) Sarah Coyle, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 Beth Dale, 2001 Erin Hartigan, 2001 Kathryn Cronin, 2003 Beth Pugliano, 2001 Chantal Lacroix, 1994 Mary Kay Cummings, 1995 Susan Bodie, 2000 Colleen Langley, 1993, 1994 Janine Cunningham, 1991, 1992 Leigh Mikulka, 2000 Susan MacWilliams, 2002 Beth Dale, 1998, 1999, 2001 Molly Buckley, 1998, 1999 Leigh Mikulka, 2000 Kate Dawson, 1992, 1993, 1994 Anne Smith, 1998, 1999 Crissy Mulderig, 1996 Mary Ellen Dhionis, 1997 Crissy Mulderig, 1996 Tory Neher, 1996 Danielle DiCerbo, 2002 Julie Novak, 1999 Kristyn Durie, 1993, 1994, 1995 Patriot League Offensive Player Megan Orr, 2005, 2006 (First) Melissa Fandel, 1995 of the Year Sue Roth, 2002, 2003 Kate Feeley, 1992 Patricia Sutton, 2006 Erin Rowse, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Kimberly Ferguson, 1999 Carolyn Smirti 2006 (First) Kate Flanagan, 2006 Patriot League Rookie of the Year Anne Smith, 1997, 1998, 1999 Kristan Fletcher, 2000 Amy Archambault, 2005 Patricia Sutton, 2004 (Second), 2005 & Lisa Gagne, 2006 Patricia Sutton, 2004 2006 (First) Semia George, 1995 Jen Amendola, 1998 Jana Tencati, 2003 Dana Haggett, 2005 Darcy Wolcott, 2006 Virginia Halloran, 2000 Patriot League Goaltender of the Year Sheila York, 1995 Madeline Heck, 2006 Megan Orr, 2005 & 2006 Meaghan Johnson, 1999 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll Kyle Kasprzynski, 1992 Patriot League Coach of the Year Jen Amendola, 2000, 2001 Jaime Loftus, 1998 Stephanie Ridolfi , 2006 Amy Archambault, 2006 Kara MacDermott, 1994, 1995, 1996 Phillip Barnes, 1996 Noelle Balestrino, 2002 Colleen Madden, 1996 Meg Galligan, 1992 Dee Dee Banel, 2005 Katie Mahon, 1997 Susan Bodie, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Kellaigh Malangone, 2003 Sarah Breyer, 1999 Elizabeth Maloy, 2000 Kirstin Brown, 2005 Mary Kate McGivern, 1995, 1996, 1997 Leigh Mikulka, 1997,1998, 1999, 2000 Crissy Mulderig, 1994, 1995, 1996 Tory Neher, 1996 Ursula Pawlowski, 2000, 2002 Caroline Phelan, 2000 Beth Pugliano, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Annette Quatrano, 2002, 2003 Justine Reeber, 2002, 2003 Susan Roth, 2001, 2002, 2003 Jamie Ryan, 1997 Katie Ryan, 2002, 2003 Carolyn Smirti, 2006 Anne Smith, 1996, 1997,1998, 1999 Patricia Sutton, 2006 Jana Tencati, 2003 Kelly Winslow, 2005, 2006 Elizabeth Woelfel, 2000 Darcy Wolcott, 2006 Sheila York, 1993, 1994, 1995

#23 Patricia Sutton 2006 Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 20 RRECORDSECORDS

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS TEAM RECORDS MOST GOALS MOST GOALS Game: 10 Jen Amendola vs. Villanova, 4/29/00 Game: 24 vs. Marist, 4/25/98 Season: 65 Jen Amendola, 2000 Season: 232, 1999 Career: 194 Jen Amendola, 1998-01 MOST ASSISTS MOST ASSISTS Game: 13, vs. Marist, 4/25/98 Game: 6 Erin Rowse vs. Albany, 3/21/00 13 vs. Siena, 3/29/06 Season: 28 Erin Rowse, 2000 Season: 106, 1999 Career: 97 Erin Rowse, 2000-2003 MOST POINTS MOST POINTS Game: 37 vs. Marist, 4/25/98 Game: 10 Jen Amendola vs. Villanova, 4/29/00 Season: 338, 1999 Season: 75 Patricia Sutton, 2006 Career: 237 Jen Amendola, 1998-01 MOST SAVES Game: 27 vs. Trinity, 4/29/86 MOST SAVES Season: 232, 1996 Game: 27 Karin Vandevenne vs. Trinity, 4/29/86 Season: 238 Megan Orr, 2006 BEST SAVE PERCENTAGE Career: 750 Julie Novak, 1996-1999 Game: 82.3% (3 GA, 14 SVS) vs. Smith, 4/30/92 Season: 65.0% (125 GA, 232 SVS), 1996 BEST SAVE PERCENTAGE Season: 65.4% Julie Novak (116 GA, 219 SVS), 1996 FEWEST GOALS ALLOWED Career: 58.7% Bonnie Perry (160 GA, 228 SVS), 1980-93 Game: 0 vs. Quinnipiac, 4/23/98 Season: 88, 1992 LOWEST GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE Season: 5.25 Jennifer Masi (4 GP, 21 GA), 1990 MOST GOALS ALLOWED Career: 7.41 May Coughlin (46 GP, 341 GA), 1989-92 Game: 27 vs. Harvard, 4/9/83 27 vs. Trinity, 4/29/86 Season: 242, 1986

MOST WINS Season: 14, 2006

FEWEST WINS Anne Smith ‘99 (left) was a two-time Season: 0; 1983, 1985 and 1986 Academic All-American and a three- time All-Patriot League honoree. MOST LOSSES Season: 14, 1985 and 1986

FEWEST LOSSES Season: 0; 1980

LONGEST WINNING STREAK Season: 10 games, 1980

LONGEST LOSING STREAK Season: 14 games, 1985 and 1986 Overall: 37 games, 1984-87

Jen Amendola ‘01 (right) was a three-time First Team All-Patriot League selection (‘99, ‘00, ‘01) and received League Rookie of the Year honors in 1998.

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 21 20072007 SSCHEDULECHEDULE

2007 HOLY CROSS SCHEDULE Date Opponent Site Time 02/21/07 vs. UMASS Worcester, Mass. 4:00 p.m. ET 02/27/07 vs. NEW HAMPSHIRE Worcester, Mass. 3:00 p.m. ET 03/01/07 vs. HARVARD Worcester, Mass. 3:30 p.m. ET 03/06/07 vs. Robert Morris Wellington, Fla. 11:00 a.m. ET 03/10/07 at Sacred Heart Fairfi eld, Conn. 1:00 p.m. ET 03/14/07 vs. BOSTON COLLEGE Worcester, Mass. 4:00 p.m. ET 03/22/07 at Siena Loudonville, N.Y. 3:30 p.m. ET 03/24/07 at Lafayette * Easton, Pa. 12:00 p.m. ET 03/27/07 at Brown Providence, R.I. 3:30 p.m. ET 03/31/07 vs. AMERICAN* Worcester, Mass. 12:00 p.m. ET 04/04/07 vs. YALE Worcester, Mass. 3:00 p.m. ET 04/07/07 at Bucknell * Lewisburg, Pa. 12:00 p.m. ET 04/11/07 at Fairfi eld Fairfi eld, Conn 4:00 p.m. ET 04/14/07 vs. LEHIGH * Worcester, Mass. 12:00 p.m. ET 04/15/07 vs. CONNECTICUT Worcester, Mass. 1:00 p.m. ET 04/21/07 at Colgate * Hamilton, N.Y. 12:00 p.m. ET

* Patriot League Opponent Home Games in BOLD

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 22 ABBOUTOUT HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS

Holy Cross is renowned for its academic excellence and men- toring-based, liberal arts education in the Jesuit tradition. An exclusively undergraduate institution with just over 2,700 stu- dents, Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England. Founded in 1843 in Worcester, Mass., the campus occupies 174 beautifully landscaped acres, featuring traditional and contempo- rary architecture, state-of-the-art facilities, and striking views from atop Mount St. James. Academic life at Holy Cross is serious, challenging and excit- ing. Student-professor exchanges in the classroom, as well as in countless informal settings, are at the center of academic life at Holy Cross. With a student to faculty ratio of 11 to one, the op- portunity for individual attention is readily available. Few classes exceed an enrollment of 40, and most average 19 students. Holy Cross professors are widely respected in their academic specialties. Many have national reputations for their research and publications, creative performances, recordings and exhibitions. Almost all of the nearly 300 full- and part-time faculty members hold doctoral degrees from some of the fi nest universities here and abroad.

Among the major academic facilities on campus are Dinand Library (which, along with three other specialized libraries on cam- pus, has total holdings of more than 650,000 volumes); Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery (with a regular schedule of world-class exhibitions); Brooks Concert Hall (acclaimed by performers and acoustical experts as one of the fi nest medium-sized performance spaces in the region); St. Joseph Memorial Chapel (built in 1924 and containing the recently renovated McCooey Chapel on the lower level); Hogan Campus Center (with bookstore, post offi ce, coffee lounge, cafeteria and pub); Carol and Park B. Smith Hall (housing the Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture and the Rehm Library); the Multimedia Resource Center in Edith Stein Hall; and the science complex in Haberlin, O’Neil and Swords Halls. Coeducational since 1972, Holy Cross enrolls a student body of proven accomplishment. Almost all graduated in the top 20 per- cent of their high school classes. Most live in 10 residence halls on campus, all fully connected to the college’s computer network. Students, elected by their peers, represent their classmates at fac- ulty meetings, on major college committees, and in a consultative

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Recreation Center, home to the basketball, swimming, hockey and volleyball teams. The Smith Wellness Center includes a special- ized strength and conditioning facility for varsity student-athletes, as well as aerobic equipment and workout areas for the general student body. The college offers focused preprofessional advising programs for students interested in medicine and health, law, business and engineering. The results for successful postgraduate study are well-documented: • Graduates are admitted to medical school at rates better than twice the national average. • Each year, more than 100 Holy Cross graduates enter law schools accredited by the American Bar Association – one of the highest rates in the nation. • Holy Cross is in the top three percent of four-year colleges in the number of students going on to earn doctorates. • Holy Cross students have won Rhodes, Truman and Marshall scholarships, Watson fellowships, Fulbright grants and many other awards. • More than 10 percent of Holy Cross alumni are currently practic- ing medicine.

Among the many Holy Cross alumni with stellar records of achievement are a Nobel Laureate; three Pulitzer Prize winners; two members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame; a U.S. Supreme Court justice; a U.S. Poet Laureate; numerous members of the U.S. Congress; hundreds of journalists, authors and media commentators; and countless CEOs, educators and business and community leaders. capacity on the appointment and promotion of faculty. There are HOLY CROSS AT A GLANCE more than 100 co-curricular offerings on campus and diverse op- Affi liation: Roman Catholic — Established by the portunities for innovative academic options such as the fi rst-year Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) program, community-based learning, Washington semester, in- Undergraduate enrollment: 2,788 ternships and full-year study abroad. 45% Male / 55% Female Holy Cross integrates faith and knowledge with an emphasis 15% Minority and International on service, in keeping with the Jesuits’ commitment to educate Percent out of state: 63% “men and women for others.” A distinguishing and all-important Number of U.S. states and territories: 45 characteristic of education at Holy Cross is the emphasis placed Number of foreign countries: 15 upon the service of faith and the promotion of justice. The Offi ce Student/Faculty ratio: 11 to 1 of the College Chaplains advises Student Programs for Urban De- Number of faculty: 240 full time; 57 part time velopment (SPUD), which is the largest student organization on Percentage of faculty who hold doctorates campus. More than 450 students are involved in 37 direct-service or terminal degrees: 92% programs in Worcester. Varsity sports: 27 The athletics program has a storied tradition that continues Participants: 688 today with 27 varsity sports and charter membership in the Patriot Intramural sports: 7 League, recognized for its development of scholar-athletes. The Participants: 1,250 college sponsors many clubs and intramural sports programs, and Club sports: 12 has excellent athletics facilities, including a football stadium, a Participants: 300 baseball stadium, a new soccer stadium, a hockey rink and the Hart

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MAJORS Anthropology Biology Chemistry Classics Computer Science Economics Economics-Accounting English French German History Italian Mathematics Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Russian Sociology Spanish Studies in World Literatures Theatre Visual Arts: History Visual Arts: Studio

MINORS Anthropology Chemistry CONCENTRATIONS STUDENT-DESIGNED CERTIFICATE Computer Science Established multidisciplinary Economics MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS programs of study with cur- Economics-Accounting American Sign Language ricular and cocurricular com- PROGRAMS French Deaf Studies ponents: Holy Cross students have the German option of creating independent Gerontology Italian Teacher Education Africana Studies majors and minors. Some ex- Philosophy Asian Studies amples include: Physics Biochemistry * Russian Biological Psychology # Architecture Visual Arts: History Latin American & Latino Studies Catholic Studies Visual Arts: Studio Peace & Confl ict Studies Environmental Sciences Women’s & Gender Studies Environmental Studies Film Making * biology and chemistry Medieval & Renaissance Studies majors only Public Policy Urban Studies # biology and psychology majors only

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FIRST-YEAR PROGRAM The innovative fi rst-year program brings together 160 fi rst-year students and a group of distinguished teachers from different dis- ciplines to discover and embrace these connections in a living-and- learning community. Through co-curricular seminars, readings, talks, retreats and excursions, participants explore enduring intellectual and ethical questions. The program’s activities are as varied as climbing Mount Monadnock, questioning a panel of distinguished journalists about media ethics, and hearing Branford Marsalis perform. In addi- tion, fi rst-year program students reside together in Hanselman Hall to enhance opportunities for community bonding and building.

COLLEGE HONORS In the college honors program, academically accomplished stu- dents pursue multidisciplinary studies in the natural sciences, social WASHINGTON SEMESTER sciences and humanities. Guided by rotating faculty experts, students Each semester, 15 juniors and fi rst-semester seniors are accepted regularly meet and work to explore how knowledge from different into a highly selective program in the nation’s capital. Students areas can be tested and integrated across disciplines. The program in- work with members of congress or federal agencies, assist ad- corporates an honors colloquium – a series of interdisciplinary discus- vocacy and public policy groups, and explore up-close the arts, sions – and a thesis. Honors students publicly present their fi ndings at history and culture of Washington, D.C. With support from their the annual academic conference, a highlight of the academic year. Holy Cross advisor, students pursue internships that consist of four full work days, and a public policy seminar one night each week. On the fi fth weekday, they conduct independent research for their WHAT THE GUIDEBOOKS SAY Washington thesis paper. • Ranked among the nation’s top 50 “most competitive” colleg- es and universities by Barron’s Profi les of American Colleges. • Among the nation’s top 30 liberal arts colleges according to STUDY ABROAD U.S. News & World Report. Students looking to broaden their Holy Cross experience have an • Graduates 91% of students in four years – ranked fourth excellent opportunity to do so through the Study Abroad program. among the nation’s undergraduate, liberal arts colleges; Year-long programs provide qualifi ed students with exciting and named to Kaplan’s list of colleges and universities with “Im- fully credited extensions of the college’s curriculum at participat- pressive Graduation Rates.” ing universities in: Australia, Austria, Cameroon, England, France, • Listed in the top 20 colleges for academics in The Princeton Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Scotland, Review’s “The Best 351 Colleges.” Spain and Russia. One-semester programs are also available in • Peterson’s Guide to Four-Year Colleges cites a 95% fi rst- China and Sri Lanka. Third-year students in good academic stand- year retention rate. ing live with host families, and take courses and exams alongside • Named one of the country’s “most beautiful urban cam- foreign students in their native language. Deepening the cultural puses” in Kaplan’s National Guidance Counselor Survey. experience, students complete an independent study project in the • Ranked 15th for “professors who make themselves acces- local community to ensure close interaction with the people of sible” in a student survey by The Princeton Review. their chosen countries. • Regarding the college’s mission, Kaplan’s Guide to the 328 Most Interesting Colleges says, “The Jesuit tradition of ‘be- COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING ing men and women for others’ shines at Holy Cross.” Through a generous endowment established by its namesake, Joseph • According to The Insider’s Guide to the Colleges, compiled P. Donelan II, the Donelan Offi ce of Community-Based Learning by the staff of the Yale Daily News, the three best things provides a directorship to establish connections between courses about attending Holy Cross are: “the professors, the beautiful across the college curriculum with internship sites in the greater campus and the connections with classmates.” Worcester area. In keeping with the college’s social mission to • The Fiske Guide to Colleges cites Holy Cross’ small class prepare students to be “men and women for others,” Community- sizes and beautiful campus as “award winners.” Based Learning enables students to be of service to the community while enhancing their understanding of course material.

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Holy Cross has three performance theaters, Helping Area Youth Embrace Spirituality Retreat Team Poetry Circle two art galleries, a concert hall, ballroom, Holy Cross Orchestra Psychology Club dance studio and a movie theater. There are Hot Steppers Purple Key Society more than 100 student groups and organiza- House Councils Purple Patcher (yearbook) tions on campus, including: Ice Hockey Club (men) Racquetball Club Individuals of All Nations Developing Indian Appreciation Relationship Peer Educators Aerobics Institute for Children with Cancer & Blood Disorders Religious Education Instructors Allies International Student Union Resident Assistants Alternate College Theatre Investing Club Rugby Football Club (women) American Medical Student Association Italian Club Russian Club American Sign Language Club Jazz Ensemble Sailing Club Amnesty International Judicial Advisors Senate Appalachia Service Project Judicial Council Sexual Health Awareness Peer Educators Asian Students In Action Knitting Club Sir Thomas More Prelaw Society Association of Bisexuals, Gays & Lesbians Lacrosse Club (women) Ski Team Ballroom Dance Latin American Student Organization Soccer Club Baseball Club Light Opera Company Spanish Club Best Buddies Literary Society Student Ambassadors Developing External Relations Biology Society Math-Computer Science Club Student Budget Committee Bishop Healy Multicultural Society Model United Nations Student Coalition on Hunger & Homelessness Black Student Union Multicultural Peer Educators Student Programs for Urban Development Bocce Club Multiethnic Identity Xploration Students for Life Campus Activities Board Muslim Endeavor to Create Cultural Awareness Tae Kwon Do Campus Christian Fellowship National Society of Collegiate Scholars The Crusader (student newspaper) Caribbean African Student Assembly Nutrition, Exercise & Eating Disorders Peer Educators Ultimate Frisbee Chamber Singers Off the Record (a cappella group) Varsity Litter Team Class Offi cers Orientation Leaders (summer & fall) WCHC 88.1 FM (radio station) College Choir Pax Christi Wilderness Outing Club College Democrats Philosophy Club Women’s Forum College Republicans Physics Society Young Off-campus Youth Organization Color Guard COMPASS CrossTones (a cappella group) Dance Ensemble Delilahs (a cappella group) Eco-Action Equestrian Club Executive Cabinet Fellowship of Christian Athletes Figure Skating Club Fools on the Hill (a cappella group) French Club German Club Gerontology Society Gesso (art society) Golf Club Goodtime Marching Band Habitat for Humanity (domestic & international)

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Holy Cross aims to make a positive difference in society not only JULIE A. HALPIN ’84 through teaching and service, but through our alumni. In fulfi lling CEO, The Geppetto Group, advertising company specializing in its mission, the College educates people who go on to become products for children leaders in their fi elds. JOHN P. H AMILL ’61 DAVID P. A NDERSON ’51 Chairman of the Board, Sovereign Bank of New England Sports columnist, The New York Times; winner of a Pulitzer Prize in 1981 THOMAS W. HEINSOHN ’56 Former Boston Celtics player and coach; NBA Hall of Famer MARY G. BERNER ’81 President and CEO, Fairchild Publications JOHN H. “JACK” HIGGINS ’76 Editorial cartoonist for the Chicago Sun-Times; winner of a Pulitzer REP. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP ’72 Prize in 1989 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrat from New York DIANE JEMMOTT ’77 Executive Vice President, Carmen Group, Inc. LEIGH ANNE BRODSKY ’80 Executive vice president, Nickelodeon Consumer Products

JOSEPH A. CALIFANO ’52 President and chairman, The National Center on Addiction & Substance Abuse; former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

RABBI NORMAN M. COHEN ’72 Rabbi, Bet Shalom Congregation

BILLY COLLINS ’63 Former Poet Laureate, consultant in poetry to the Library of Con- gress, 2001-2003

ROBERT J. COUSY ’50 Basketball legend and NBA Hall of Famer; led the Boston Celtics to an unprecedented fi ve straight NBA titles

ANTHONY S. FAUCI, M.D. ’62 Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health

STANLEY E. GRAYSON ’72 President and Chief Operating Offi cer, M.R. Beal and Company, NY, NY TOOMM HEEINSOHNINSOHN

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EDWARD P. J ONES ’72 WILLIAM J. “BILL” SIMMONS III ’92 2004 Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Known World Columnist for Espn.com’s “Page 2” and ESPN The Magazine

CAPT. JOSEPH P. K ERWIN, M.D. USN HON. CLARENCE THOMAS ’71 (RET) ’53 Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court First medical doctor in space; senior vice president, Wyle Labo- ratories MARY MURPHY WESTOVER ’85 CFO, Greylock Management Corp. PAUL O. LECLERC ’63 President and CEO, New York Public Library ROBERT C. WRIGHT ’65 Vice Chairman and Executive Offi cer, General Electric Company; CHRISTOPHER J. MATTHEWS ’67 Chairman and CEO, NBC Universal Host of NBC’s “The Chris Matthews Show” and MSNBC’s “Hard- ball” MARY AGNES “MAGGIE” WILDEROTTER ’77 President and CEO, Citizens Communications JOSEPH E. MURRAY, M.D. ’40 Nobel laureate 1990 for the fi rst successful kidney transplant; pro- fessor emeritus of surgery, Harvard Medical School

JOYCE A. O’SHAUGHNESSY, M.D. ’78 Leading breast cancer researcher and practitioner at Texas Oncology, P.A.; associate director for clinical research and co-director, Breast Cancer Research, at U.S. Oncology; director, Chemoprevention Research

JAMES DAVID POWER III ’53 Chairman and CEO, J.D. Power & Associates, consumer ratings of the automobile industry

MARY DONAHUE QUINLAN ’76 Vice president and NY advertising director, Network of City Busi- ness Journals

MOST REV. GEORGE E. RUEGER ’53 Retired Auxiliary Bishop of Worcester, Mass.

MARY PAT RYAN ’78 Executive vice president of marketing, Sirius Satellite Radio

DANIEL E. SHAUGHNESSY ’75 Sports columnist, The Boston Globe; author of “The Curse of the Bambino” CLLARENCEARENCE THHOMASOMAS

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 29 STTRENGTHRENGTH & COONDITIONINGNDITIONING

Opened in 1997, the Carol and Park B. Smith Wellness Center is a two-story facility which was built as an addition to the Hart Recreation Center. The wellness center provides state-of-the-art fi tness equipment for varsity athletes and all other members of the Holy Cross community. A $1.5-million gift from Carol and Park B. Smith (Class of 1954) kicked off the campaign to fund the facility. “Everyone to- day agrees that fi tness is very important,” Smith said in 1997. “I’m confi dent that this new Wellness Center — whose facilities will be second-to-none — will provide a real benefi t to current and future Holy Cross students, teachers and staff.” With 15,000 square feet, the wellness center provides over four times more space than the college previously had for varsity and com- munity exercise and training, and centralizes athletic equipment and facilities once found in fi ve locations in three campus buildings. The center houses, on the fi rst level, a highly versatile strength and conditioning center for Holy Cross’ varsity student-athletes. There are areas for speed development programs, as well as for strength and endurance conditioning. The space, which is able to accommodate as many as 60 people at a time, enables Holy Cross’ larger sports The center also offers programs that explore the connections teams to work out together, thereby enhancing team unity. between fi tness and wellness, to help students learn how good health The second fl oor has been designed for use by all students, can complement and enhance other aspects of their educational faculty and staff. It has two sections: one for aerobic training, and experience. An advisory board comprising physicians, fi tness and the other for cardiovascular, variable-resistance and strength train- strength trainers, faculty members, psychologists, nutritionists, a ing. A diverse selection of equipment accommodates users ranging college chaplain and others are responsible for creating and coor- from beginners to advanced athletes. Its south-facing wall is mostly dinating programming for the center. glass, allowing most users a view of the practice fi elds and the roll- Holy Cross head strength and conditioning coach Jeff Oliver ing hills of central New England. believes that the wellness center is of the utmost importance to Crusader athletic teams. “Over the past two decades, college coaches have turned in- creasingly to strength and conditioning to gain an edge over their opponents,” Oliver said. “And while football may have been the fi rst to grasp the concept, we now train athletes from every varsity sport. The wellness center has been a huge boon to our program.” With 6,500 square feet of the center devoted solely to varsity athletes, Oliver and his staff to are able to accommodate a much larger number of athletes at one time, allowing teams to train together at times more convenient to their busy schedules as student-athletes. The state-of-the-art equipment in the wellness center in- cludes: • Eight multi-purpose power racks, each with over 600 pounds of free weights. • Seven Olympic lifting platforms with over 375 pounds of rubber- ized free weights. • More than 3,000 pounds of dumbbells. • Eighteen pieces of aerobic equipment. • Three full sets of plyometric boxes. • A number of free weight-loaded pieces of equipment to accom- modate injured athletes. “Thanks to the generous donation from the Smiths,” Oliver said, “This facility is state of the art.”

2007 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S LACROSSE 30 THHEE CIITYTY OOFF WOORCESTERRCESTER

Worcester, the economic and social center of central Massa- chusetts, is New England’s third-largest city with a population of 176,000. Holy Cross is one of the area’s 13 colleges and universities, which together make an enormous impact on the area’s culture and economy. Boston, Springfi eld, Hartford and Providence are all about a one-hour drive. New York City is about three hours away; Cape Cod and the Atlantic Ocean are less then two hours from Worcester; and the mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire can be reached in about three hours. Skiing is available at nearby Wachusett Mountain, and water sports enthusiasts can enjoy the hundreds of rivers and lakes in the area, including Lake Quinsigamond. First incorporated as a township in 1722, this settlement 40 miles west of Boston soon became an important transportation center on the Boston Turnpike, linking the capital city with New York and the west. One of America’s fi rst internal commercial waterways, the Blackstone Canal, linked the town with Providence to the south and gave direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. Primarily an industrial city through the mid-20th century, Worcester has emerged as an educational, medical, health care, cultural and entertainment center. An expanded business and com- mercial base, and the recent addition of a variety of high-technology

companies and growing biotechnology research parks, have made Worcester attractive to expanding companies. Downtown Worcester stands on the brink of a dramatic renaissance with a new hotel at- tached to the convention center, a new courthouse and major housing and retail projects all in the works. Worcester is nonetheless predominantly residential in character. More than 1,200 acres of city-owned parkland are found within its 38 square miles. Half of the entire city budget goes for educational purposes, testimony to the values of its inhabitants. Its parklands are among the oldest in the nation, as are its library and music festival. Worcester is a city proud of its past and secure in its future. Worcester is home to the DCU Center, a 13,000-seat arena that features big-name rock bands; Mechanics Hall, a world renowned venue for opera, jazz, blues and classical concerts; and the Worces- ter Art Museum, internationally known as one of the fi nest small museums in the United States. Other museums include the Higgins Armory Museum, a repository of Medieval arms and armor; the Ecotarium, which combines the features of a science museum, a planetarium and a zoo; the headquarters of the American Antiquarian Society; and the Worcester Historical Museum. After a $40 million restoration project, the historic Union Sta- tion now serves visitors and commuters via MBTA regional service and Amtrak national service. Worcester has world-class dining, ethnic restaurants, diners, coffee houses, bookstores, shopping, parks and recreation — all within easy reach of campus.

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REV. MICHAEL C. MCFARLAND, S.J., PRESIDENT On July 1, Formal Methods for System Design; the In addition to his duties as Holy Cross’ 2000, Rev. Mi- Journal of Systems and Software; Computer; president, Fr. McFarland sits on numerous chael C. McFar- and Technology and Society. He was an local boards, including the Worcester Catho- land, S.J., became associate editor of the IEEE Transactions lic Charities Board, the Worcester Municipal the 31st president on Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Research Bureau and the Board of Trustees of the College of Circuits and Systems for three years and has at the University of Scranton. the Holy Cross. been on numerous program committees for Currently, Fr. McFarland is overseeing Prior to be- conferences such as the Design Automation the college’s comprehensive, $175 mil- coming president, Conference, the International Conference on lion capital campaign, the largest in Holy Fr. McFarland Computer Design, the International Confer- Cross’ history. was Dean of the ence on Computer-Aided Design and the Fr. McFarland enjoys running six days College of Arts High-Level Synthesis Workshop. each week in his free time. and Sciences at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash. He was at Gonzaga for four years, where he was also a professor OFFICERS OF THE COLLEGE of computer science. Born in Boston in 1948, Fr. McFar- land lived for a time in California and later graduated from Xavier High School (now closed) in Concord, Mass. He completed his bachelor’s degree in physics at Cor- nell University in 1969. He later earned a master’s degree and Ph.D. in electrical engi- neering (computer engineering) at Carnegie Mellon University. Fr. McFarland joined the Jesuits in 1975. He studied at the Weston School of Theology in Cambridge, Mass., and earned Frank Vellaccio Timothy R. Austin William Durgin a master’s degree in divinity and Th.M. in so- Senior Vice President Vice President for Treasurer and Chief cial ethics. He was ordained in the St. Joseph Academic Affairs and Investment Offi cer Memorial Chapel at Holy Cross in 1984. Dean of the College Subsequently, he worked as a consultant for two years at the AT&T Bell Laboratories, doing research in computer-aided design of digital systems. He continued his research while teaching at Boston College for 10 years as an associate professor of computer science. In addition to creating new courses in ethics and computers, computer architec- ture and digital systems, he created a labo- ratory for digital electronics and developed tutorial materials for a course on computers in management. Fr. McFarland has published articles in the Proceedings of the IEEE (the Institute Michael Lochhead Jacqueline Peterson Paul E. Sheff of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); Vice President for Vice President for Vice President for the IEEE Transactions on Computers; the Administration and Student Affairs and Development and IEEE Transactions on Computer-Aided Finance Dean of the Students Alumni Relations Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems;

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RICHARD M. REGAN, JR., DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Richard M. members, Regan announced the appoint- the New York offi ce of the World League in Regan, Jr., is now ment of full-time coaching positions in track, 1991 and was based in London beginning in in his ninth year volleyball, women’s lacrosse and softball. 1992. Over the next several years he lived in as the director of Gender equity has been a major focus of London and Edinburgh, and served as man- athletics at Holy Regan’s administration and he introduced aging director of the Scottish Claymores, Cross. Regan, the college’s fi rst two new varsity sports in vice president of European operations and whose tenure more than 15 years — women’s ice hockey chief operating offi cer. began on July 1, and women’s golf. When the World League went through 1998, became just Improvements to the athletics facilities a reorganization following the 1992 season, the fourth Holy have also been part of Regan’s focus. The National Football League commissioner Cross athletic di- new Linda Johnson Smith Stadium is home Paul Tagliabue appointed Regan as manag- rector in the last to not only the men’s and women’s soccer ing director of NFL International, Ltd., to 50 years. “He is smart, full of energy, skilled teams, but its unique two-sided stands and oversee and develop the NFL’s business in fi nancial management and fully commit- press facilities provide an additional benefi t interests throughout Europe. In that role, ted to Holy Cross,” said then Holy Cross to home events for fi eld hockey, men’s la- he was instrumental in establishing NFL president Fr. Gerard Reedy, S.J., at the time crosse, women’s lacrosse and outdoor track International in Europe and planning and of Regan’s hiring. and fi eld. executing the NFL’s American Bowl series Regan’s first eight years have been The baseball team opened a new on- of international games in London, Dublin, productive ones for the Crusaders. During campus stadium beginning in the fall of Barcelona and Berlin. this period of time, 15 Holy Cross teams 2005. And there have been improvements to Regan held the post of managing direc- have advanced to NCAA tournament play other facilities as well, such as the softball tor of Monarch International, Inc., a licens- — including at least one team in each of fi eld, the men’s ice hockey locker room, and ing and fi nancial consulting fi rm, for three his eight seasons. The women’s basketball a video room for the men’s and women’s years before joining the World League. team has been to the postseason in seven of basketball teams. After graduating from Holy Cross in the last nine years (six NCAA appearances In addition to his duties on campus, Re- 1976, Regan spent nine years working for and a WNIT berth in 2002), while the fi eld gan has become involved in college athletic Arthur Andersen & Company in its Boston, hockey (1998 and 2000) and women’s soc- policy on a national scale. From 1999-2004, Mass., offi ces, rising to the level of senior cer (2000) programs have also made NCAA he served a four-year term as a Division I- manager. He then moved to the NFL with appearances. Regan’s tenure has also seen AA representative on the NCAA Division the New England Patriots, where he served the fi rst-ever NCAA appearances for the I Management Council. The Management in the role of Vice President of Finance from men’s ice hockey (2004 and 2006), men’s Council, comprised of 49 athletic adminis- 1985-1988. soccer (2002) and women’s lacrosse (2006) trators and faculty athletic representatives His ties to Mount St. James run deep, teams. In 1999, Regan hired Ralph Willard from around the nation, reports directly to as he is the third generation of his family to as the men’s basketball coach, a move which the NCAA’s Division I Board of Directors. attend Holy Cross. He is the son of Richard revitalized the program. The Crusaders have The council is responsible for adopting op- M. Regan (Class of 1950), and the grandson advanced to postseason play in four of the erating bylaws and rules to govern Division of Harold J. Regan (Class of 1917). Regan’s last six years, and became the fi rst Patriot I, interpreting Division I bylaws, reviewing sisters, Mary (Class of 1977) and Ann (Class League team ever to advance to the NCAA recommendations from the Division I con- of 1980), also graduated from Holy Cross. tournament in three consecutive seasons ferences and universities, and developing His daughter, Deidre, graduated from Holy (2001, 2002 and 2003). and implementing the Division I budget. Cross in 2006. Success is not measured only by wins Prior to returning to Worcester in July Born in Providence, R.I., Regan and his and losses, but by other gains as well. In of 1998, Regan worked for NFL Interna- wife, Judi, have three daughters — Jennifer, an effort to further increase the number of tional and NFL Europe (formerly the World Deirdre and Colleen. Crusader teams coached by full-time staff League of American Football). He joined

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BILL BELLEROSE ANN ZELESKY ASSOCIATE A.D. ASSOCIATE A.D. Bill Bellerose was named associate In her 18th year at Holy Cross is director of athletics and business manag- Worcester native Ann Zelesky, who is er of athletics for Holy Cross in Novem- responsible for the administration and ber of 1992. A 1977 graduate of Holy scheduling for all the women’s pro- Cross with a dual degree in Economics grams. In 1995, Zelesky was promoted and Accounting, Bellerose handles the to associate athletic director. day to day fi nancial support of individual Zelesky joined the Crusaders in teams and the athletic department. He is April of 1989 after a highly-success- responsible for preparing and adminis- ful 13-year coaching career at St. Pe- tering the budgets for all 27 varsity sports. Bellerose also handles ter-Marian High School in Worcester. Zelesky’s girl’s basketball equipment inventories, and much of Holy Cross’ travel and ticket squads posted a 272-54 record, winning eight Central Massachu- operations. setts titles, seven district championships and one state crown. Her Prior to his current appointment, Bellerose was the college’s softball teams were 253-21, capturing 10 Central Massachusetts purchasing director for four years, coordinating purchases for all titles, nine district crowns and fi ve state championships. Zelesky, departments on campus. From 1988 through 1993, Bellerose also who also served as St. Peter-Marian’s athletic director for nine served as the head coach of the Crusader men’s ice hockey team. years, was twice named Massachusetts Coach of the Year for both He previously spent time as an assistant coach of the squad from basketball and softball, and has been inducted into the New Eng- 1977-1988. land Basketball Hall of Fame. During his days as an undergraduate, Bellerose was a mem- A 1973 graduate of Worcester State College, Zelesky played ber of the ice hockey team. He still ranks eighth all-time in career volleyball, basketball, fi eld hockey and softball. She began her points (152) and 10th all-time in career goals scored (71). In 2002, coaching career at Worcester State following her graduation. Bellerose was inducted into the Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of Zelesky resides in Worcester with her two sons, Brian and Fame. Kevin. He and his wife, Susan, reside in Shrewsbury, Mass. with their son, William, Jr., and daughter, Lauren. FRANK MASTRANDREA ASSISTANT A.D. ROSEMARY SHEA Frank Mastrandrea was named as- ASSOCIATE A.D. sistant athletic director for marketing Now in her 20th year at the college, and media relations for Crusader athlet- Rosemary Shea joined the athletic staff ics in August of 2000. A 1988 graduate shortly after earning a bachelor’s degree of Holy Cross with a bachelor’s degree in English from Holy Cross in 1987. in English, Mastrandrea oversees all Since 1990 she has served as the athletic marketing and media relations efforts department’s compliance offi cer, with for the athletic department, including all responsibility to assure that the college’s television, radio and internet coverage of staff, coaches, and student-athletes un- all of the athletic programs. derstand and comply with NCAA rules Mastrandrea previously served as the college’s director of ath- and regulations. She monitors eligibility and academic progress letic media relations from 1993-2000. While serving as the direc- for all Holy Cross student-athletes and coordinates an ongoing tor, Mastrandrea was responsible for the publicity and promotion rules education program for coaches and staff members. of the school’s 27 varsity sports, with his major focus on the foot- In 2000, Shea was promoted to associate athletic director and ball and men’s basketball programs. added the duties of scheduling for men’s sports. She also assists Mastrandrea earned his law degree from the University of the director of athletics with the overall management of the men’s Connecticut School of Law in 1991, and worked for the fi rm of athletic programs. Updike, Kelley & Spellacy as a litigator from 1991-1993. He and his wife, Joan, reside in Shrewsbury, Mass., with their son, Jacob.

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RALPH WILLARD Willard has posted a record of 134-80 in his seven seasons at the helm of the Crusaders. He has led Holy Cross to three NCAA ASSISTANT A.D. tournament berths, one National Invitation Tournament bid, three Ralph Willard has been with the Patriot League tournament titles and three Patriot League regular Holy Cross athletic department since season crowns. He is the third-winningest coach in school history, 1999 in a dual role as men’s basketball trailing only George Blaney (357-276 / 1972-1994) and Lester coach and assistant athletic director. In “Buster” Sheary (155-36 / 1948-1955). his administrative position, Willard is re- Prior to his time at Holy Cross, Willard was the head coach sponsible for monitoring and addressing at Pittsburgh and Western Kentucky. He currently owns a 278- student-athlete welfare issues. 204 career coaching record over 16 seasons. On the coaching side, Willard is Willard and his wife, Dorothy, have three children, Pamela, just the 14th head coach in the 86- Keith and Kevin. year history of the Crusader men’s basketball program, and the seventh Holy Cross alum to hold the position. A 1967 graduate of the college, Willard was a three-year letterwinner and served as the 1966-1967 team captain. In his senior season, the Crusaders posted a 16-9 mark.

ATHELTIC DEPARTMENT STAFF

Charles Bare Meredith Buzzi Anthony Cerundolo Megan Cross Janet Fahnestock Media Relations Media Relations/Compliance Athletic Trainer Media Relations Athletic Secretary

Cindy Fiore Scott Gallon Linda George Scott Graham Lu-Ann Hennessy Athletic Secretary Athletic Trainer Business Offi ce Fundraising Athletic Secretary

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ATHELTIC DEPARTMENT STAFF

Jen Kagno Jack Moriarty Bob Neville Jeff Oliver Promotions/Events Equipment Hart Center Strength/Conditioning

John Ostrowski Brijesh Patel Megan Perry Nina Robinson Athletic Trainer Strength/Conditioning Athletic Trainer Athletic Secretary

Kristin Stroly Lillian Wiliams Amanda Wolf Jim Wrobel Athletic Trainer Athletic Secretary Athletic Trainer Media Relations

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Now in its 21st year of academic and athletic excellence, the Patriot League continues to focus on its founding principles. Participation in athletics at Patriot League institutions is viewed as an important component of a well-rounded education. Patriot League scholar-athletes are academically representative of their class. Those high standards are widely recognized on the national level. The origins of Patriot League excellence date back to 1986 with the inception of a successful Division I-AA football confer- ence. In 1990, the Patriot League expanded to an all-sports confer- ence, which now features 23 championship sports. Full league members include American, Army, Bucknell, Col- gate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh and Navy. Fordham and George- town are also associate members of the conference for football only. These member institutions are among the oldest and most prestigious in the nation. Alumni from Patriot League colleges and • Army’s Julie Jorgensen (fi rst team soccer) and Bucknell’s Matt universities have played a leadership role in the shaping of our Capece (third team baseball) were named to ESPN The Magazine country. The league led NCAA Division I conferences in gradua- Academic All-America teams. tion rates for the seventh straight year in 2005-2006. Patriot League • Fifty Patriot League student-athletes were named to ESPN The graduates consistently excel as professionals in their chosen fi elds Magazine Academic All-District teams. and are contributors to the betterment of society. • American’s Keira Carlstrom turned in the highest fi nish in Patriot Here is a look at some of the accomplishments of Patriot League history at the NCAA women’s cross country champion- League teams during the 2005-2006 school year: ship, placing sixth overall en route to earning her third-straight • Holy Cross football player Steve Silva led the nation in all-pur- All-America nod. pose yards with an average of 213.4 yards per game, while team- • American’s fi eld hockey program was ranked fourth in the nation mate Dan Adams led the nation in solo tackles with an average of by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (the highest 8.8 per game. ever for a Patriot League team), and reached the fi nal eight in the • Holy Cross won the Patriot League’s fi rst-ever NCAA postseason NCAA fi eld hockey championship for the second-straight year. contest in women’s lacrosse, defeating Le Moyne in an NCAA play- • Four Patriot League men’s lacrosse teams (Army, Bucknell, Col- in game to advance to the NCAA women’s lacrosse tournament. gate and Navy) spent portions of the season ranked in the top 20 • In addition to automatic qualifi ers, the Patriot League sent a sec- of the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association poll, with ond at-large team to the NCAA I-AA football playoffs for the sec- Navy spending the entire year in the top 15. ond-straight season, and to the NCAA men’s golf championship • Lehigh’s softball program became the fi rst Patriot League team to for the fi rst time in league history. post two victories in the NCAA Regionals. • Three Patriot League football teams (Colgate, Lafayette and Le- high) fi nished the season ranked in the ESPN / USA Today top 25 PATRIOT LEAGUE STAFF coaches poll Carolyn Schlie Femovich...... Executive Director • Army’s women’s basketball program became the fi rst team from Joanna Kreps ...... Assistant Executive Director a service academy to advance to the NCAA Division I women’s Richard Wanninger ...... Assistant Executive Director basketball tournament. Grisel Ortiz-Ludovico . .Executive Asst./Business Manager • Bucknell’s men’s basketball program became the fi rst Patriot TBA ...... Media Relations Director League team to ever crack the Associated Press and ESPN / USA Jessica Siegel...... Assistant Media Relations Director Today top 25 polls. Kaitlyn Cerco . . Asst. Director/Sports Management & Compliance • Lehigh’s Matt McBride became the highest Patriot League stu- dent-athlete to be selected in the Major League Baseball draft, go- THE PATRIOT LEAGUE ing in the second round (76th overall). 3773 Corporate Parkway, Suite 190 • Lafayette’s Madalyn Booth became the fi rst Patriot League wom- Center Valley, PA 18034 en’s lacrosse player to lead the nation in assists, averaging 2.94 www.patriotleague.com per game. Phone: (610) 289-1950 Excellence fl ourishes in the Patriot League, providing true Fax: (610) 289-1951 meaning to “The Patriot League — Today’s Scholar-Athletes, To- morrow’s Leaders.”

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