2007 Michigan State Field Hockey General Information
Table of Contents Table of Contents/Quick Facts ...... 1 2006 Season in Review ...... 24-25 MSU Field Hockey Complex ...... 2-3 All-Time Honors and Awards ...... 26-29 2007 Roster ...... 4 All-Time Opponent Records ...... 30 2007 Season Preview ...... 5-6 All-Time Coaching Records ...... 30 Head Coach Rolf van de Kerkhof ...... 7-8 Career and Season Records ...... 31 MSU Field Hockey Staff ...... 9-12 Single-Game Records ...... 32 MSU Field Hockey Camp ...... 12 Year-By-Year Results ...... 33-37 Kathryn Elenz-Martin ...... 13 All-Time Letterwinners ...... 38-39 Becky Manning ...... 14 All-Time Captains ...... 39 Amy Schneider ...... 15 This is Michigan State University ...... 40-48 Charlotte van der Laag ...... 16 Michelle Ciliberti/Geraldine Raynor ...... 17 Gwen Riley/ Meghan Magee ...... 18 Floor Rijpma/ Molly Ryser ...... 19 Elissa Unger/Joelle van Ierland ...... 20 Jenna Ackerman/Jeamie Deacon/ Jackie Gale/Amanda Huck ...... 21 Angie Lucik/Julie Mackay/ Brittany Miller/Angela Pagura ...... 22 Nicola Pitticas/Jantine Steinmetz ...... 23 2007 MSU Team Photo ...... 23
MICHIGAN STATE FIELD HOCKEY AT A GLANCE ...
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION COACHING INFORMATION FIELD HOCKEY MAILING ADDRESS Location ...... East Lansing, Mich. Head Coach ...... Rolf van de Kerkhof 312 Jenison Field House Founded ...... 1855 (Second year) Michigan State University Enrollment ...... 45,520 Alma Mater Fonty’s Hogeschool-Tilburg East Lansing, MI 48824 President ...... Dr. Lou Anna K. Simon (1996) Athletics Director ...... Ron Mason MSU Record ...... 8-12 2005 SEASON REVIEW Affi liation ...... NCAA Division I Overall Record ...... 8-12 2005 Overall Record: 8-12 Conference ...... Big Ten Offi ce Phone ...... 517.432.1212 2005 Big Ten Record: 1-5 Nickname ...... Spartans E-Mail: ...... [email protected] 2005 Big Ten Tournament: Lost in semifi nals Colors ...... Green and White Offi ce Fax: ...... 517.432.1047 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 12/5 Home Field ...... MSU Field Hockey Starters Returning/Lost: 5/6 Complex (1,200) Assistant Coach ...... Helen Knull (Second year) INTERVIEW REQUESTS SPORTS INFORMATION Offi ce Phone ...... 517.432.1212 All interview requests for players or coaches must Associate AD/ E-Mail ...... [email protected] be made through the MSU Sports Information Communications ...... John Lewandowski offi ce. Please direct requests to Jeremy Mohler Field Hockey SID ...... Jeremy Mohler Assistant Coach Ashley Egland at 517.355.2271. Phone ...... 517.355.2271 (Second year) Fax ...... 517.353.9636 Offi ce Phone ...... 517.432.1212 E-mail ...... [email protected] E-Mail ...... [email protected] Offi cial Website ...... msuspartans.com CREDITS The 2007 Spartan fi eld hockey guide is a production of the MSU Sports Information Offi ce. Written and compiled by Sports Information Intern Ashley Johnson. Layout and design by Ashley Johnson and Sports Information Director Jamie Weir. Ad- ditional assistance provided by Trisha Poling, Celina Baguiao and Dan Dugger. Photos by John Gwillim. Printing by Foresight Printing Inc., Lansing, Mich.
Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 1 Facilities 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey The MSU Field Hockey Complex
On Sept. 6, 2002, the Michigan State fi eld hockey team opened a new chapter in the history books with the unveiling of the new MSU Field Hockey Complex.
Located in the heart of campus adjacent to Spartan Stadium, the facility features seating for more than 1,200 spectators. A press box features media seating, a state-of-the-art sound system and a camera platform on the roof. Eight light towers allow the Spartans to host night games. The playing surface is AstroTurf 12, a water-based turf that is ideal for fi eld hockey.
The History of the MSU Field Hockey Complex
First Game Sept. 6, 2002 - MSU def. St. Joseph’s, 6-1
First Night Game Sept. 27, 2002 - MSU def. No. 6 Penn State, 3-0
MSU’s All-Time Record At MSU Field Hockey Complex: 33-6 (.846)
MSU Field Hockey Complex Records MSU Individual Goals - 4, Veerle Goudswaard vs. Central Michigan, Oct. 5, 2004
Assists - 3, Judith van Haeringen vs. Indiana, Oct. 12, 2002
Points - 8, Veerle Goudswaard vs. Central Michigan, Oct. 5, 2004
Saves - 14, Christina Kirkaldy vs. Northwestern, Oct. 3, 2003
MSU TEAM Goals - 8, vs. Central Michigan, Oct. 5, 2004
Assists - 8, vs. Pacifi c, Sept. 7, 2002 8, vs. Ohio State, Oct. 31, 2003
Points - 22, vs. Pacifi c, Sept. 7, 2002
Goals/Half - 1st half: 5, vs. Pacifi c, Sept. 7, 2002 5, vs. Central Michigan, Oct. 5, 2004 2nd half: 5, vs. Indiana, Oct. 12, 2002
2 Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey Facilities
Spartan History
Among their accomplishments, the Spartans have appeared in two Final Fours.
Spartan Locker Room
In 2005, the team moved into it’s new locker room located in Spartan Stadium.
Spartan Weight Room
Jenison Field House is home to the MSU fi eld hockey offi ces, weight training facilities and training room.
Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 3 Roster/Roster Breakdown 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
2006 Michigan State Field Hockey Roster Alphabetical Roster
No. Name Pos. Yr./Elig. Hometown/High School Name ...... Number 1 Elissa Unger * GK So./So. Reading, Pa./Exeter Jenna Ackerman ...... 16 2 Geraldine Raynor * B Jr./Jr. Marondera, Zimbabwe/Perterhouse Girls Michelle Ciliberti ...... 7 3 Gwen Riley ** F Jr./Jr. Louisville, Ky./duPont Manual Jeamie Deacon ...... 22 4 Jackie Gale MF Fr./Fr. Downington, Pa./Downington East Kathryn Elenz-Martin ...... 9 Jackie Gale ...... 4 5 Julie Mackay MF Fr./Fr. Houston, Texas/The Kinkaid School Amanda Huck ...... 8 6 Becky Manning *** F 5th/Sr. Brighton, Mich./Cranbrook Kingswood Angie Lucik ...... 21 7 Michelle Ciliberti ** F Sr./Jr. Louisville, Ky./Sacred Heart Julie Mackay ...... 5 8 Amanda Huck F Fr./Fr. Emmaus, Pa./Emmaus Meghan Magee ...... 13 9 Kathryn Elenz-Martin *** F Sr./Sr. San Diego, Calif./LaCosta Canyon Becky Manning ...... 6 10 Molly Ryser MF So./Fr. Powell, Ohio/Bishop Watterson Brittany Miller ...... 24 11 Joelle van Ierland B So./Fr. Den Dolder, Netherlands/Nieuwe Lyceum Angela Pagura ...... 17 12 Amy Schneider *** B Sr./Sr. Louisville, Ky./Mercy Academy Nicola Pitticas ...... 15 13 Meghan Magee B So./Fr. Etters, Pa./Red Land Geraldine Raynor ...... 2 14 Floor Rijpma * MF So./So. Bunnik, Netherlands/St. Bonifatius College Gwen Riley ...... 3 15 Nicola Pitticas MF Jr./Jr. Glasgow, Scotland/Jordanhill School Floor Rijpma ...... 14 Molly Ryser ...... 10 16 Jenna Ackerman MF Fr./Fr. Woodstown, N.J./Woodstown High Amy Schneider ...... 12 17 Angela Pagura F Fr./Fr. Columbus, Ohio/Bishop Watterson Jantine Steinmetz ...... 20 18 Charlotte van der Laag *** B Sr./Sr. Hoofddorp, Netherlands/Haarlemmermeer Lyceum Elissa Unger ...... 1 20 Jantine Steinmetz F Fr./Fr. Amstelveen, Netherlands/Keizer Karel College Charlotte van der Laag ...... 18 21 Angie Lucik MF Fr./Fr. Emmaus, Pa./Emmaus Joelle van Ierland ...... 11 22 Jeamie Deacon B So./So. Wexford, Ireland/Newtown School Waterford 24 Brittany Miller GK Fr./Fr. Louisville, Ky./Sacred Heart By Position Goalies (2) Elissa Unger, Brittany Miller Head Coach: Rolf van de Kerkhof (second year) Assistant Coach: Helen Knull (second year) Forwards (7) Assistant Coach: Ashley Egland (second year) Michelle Ciliberti, Kathryn Elenz-Martin, Student Coach: Ashley Pernicano (fi rst year) Amanda Huck, Becky Manning, Angela Pagura, Student Coach: Ashley Smeltzer (fi rst year) Gwen Riley, Jantine Steinmetz Manager: Zachary Miller Midfi elders (7) * letters earned. Jenna Ackerman, Jackie Gale, Angie Lucik, Julie Mackay, Nicola Pitticas, Floor Rijpma, Molly Ryser
Pronunciation Guide Backs (6) Student-Athletes Jeamie Deacon, Meghan Magee, Geraldine Michelle Ciliberti ...... sill-ey-BER-ti Raynor, Amy Schneider, Floor Rijpma ...... RIPE-ma Charlotte van der Laag, Joelle van Ierland Charlotte van der Laag ...... vaughn-der-LOG Joelle van Ierland ...... joe-L van-EAR-land Nicola Pitticas ...... Nick-a-la By Class Angela Pagura ...... pa-GRR-a Seniors (4) Jantine Steinmetz ...... YAN-teen Angie Lucik ...... LOU-sick Becky Manning, Kathryn Elenz-Martin, Jeamie Deacon ...... JAY-me Amy Schneider, Charlotte van der Laag
Juniors (4) Coaches Michelle Ciliberti, Geraldine Raynor, Gwen Riley, Rolf van de Kerkhof ...... vaughn-dee-KIRK-off Nicola Pitticas
Sophomores (6) Jeamie Deacon, Meghan Magee, Floor Rijpma, Molly Ryser, Elissa Unger, Joelle van Ierland
Freshmen (8) Jenna Ackerman, Jackie Gale, Amanda Huck, Angie Lucik, Julie Mackay, Brittany Miller, Angela Pagura, Jantine Steinmetz
4 Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey Season Preview
Spartan Season Outlook
The 2006 season was a fi rst for many members Attack/forwards was selected as the team’s Most Valuable player, and of the Michigan State fi eld hockey program. Only was named Second Team All-Big Ten. She also was three starters returned from the 2005 season, and The Spartan offense will be able to rely on a a second team NFHCA All-Region selection, and was each of the returning players faced a new role within strong group of returning forwards but will also add named to the Association’s All-Academic team. the program. Longtime assistant Rolf van de Kerkhof some new players that have the ability to create of- Ciliberti returned to the lineup in 2006 after miss- took the reins as the head coach, but with two new fense for the Spartans from the start. ing the 2005 season with a medical redshirt. She assistant coaches on the staff and ten new faces on Returning players Kathy Elenz-Martin, Becky started six of the 18 games that she played a year the roster, the Spartans came into pre-season camp Manning and Gwen Riley will be joined by medical ago, and will look to return to the scoring touch she with several questions in many areas. red-shirt freshmen Molly Ryser and three top-notch displayed as a freshman in 2004 when she netted While the overall record may not have been what freshmen, Angela Pagura, Jantine Steinmetz and four goals. the team had hoped for in the pre-season, there was Amanda Huck. “I am excited to have Michelle back in game certain and steady progress throughout the 2006 sea- Riley, a junior, started 11 of 20 games a year shape and ready to play and also welcome Floor son which has Van de Kerkhof optimistic. Early on ago and was the team’s leading scorer in the Big back as an experienced midfi eld player this year,” last season, the Spartans outplayed their opponents Ten Tournament, scoring twice in an upset of Indiana noted the head coach. “The two of them will enjoy for signifi cant stretches, outshooting their opponents and scored the team’s lone goal against Penn State the support and expertise of transfer players Jeamie and having an advantage on penalty corners – but to earn All-Tournament Team kudos. She ranked Deacon and Nicola Pitticas in the midfi eld. Deacon had a hard time converting these attempts into goals. fourth on the team in both goals (fi ve) and scoring has been representing Ireland via the national youth The Spartans played their best hockey at the end of (10 points), and the coaching staff will look for her teams and played premier division. Pitticas has been the regular season, upsetting Indiana and nearly do- to provide an offensive spark. Manning, a senior, playing in the Scottish national league and even had ing the same to Ohio State. During the Big Ten Tour- started in nine of the 18 games in which she played, a short stint with the Greek National Team program nament, the Spartans staged another upset of No.12 scoring two goals and adding a pair of assists on the for the 2004 Olympic Games in Greece. I also look and second-seed Indiana in the fi rst round, then held season. Elenz-Martin provided a spark off the bench forward to the energy and contributions from Angie a 1-0 lead over No. 6 and third-seeded Penn State last season (appearing in 13 games, starting two), Lucik and Jacqueline Gale.” with fi ve minutes left, but inexperience and a couple and she and Ryser will look to increase their playing of late unforced errors allowed the Nittany Lions to tie time in 2007. the game and capture an eventual win in overtime. “All of the returning forwards had an excellent Spring ball was a signifi cant success for the Spar- spring season and continued their commitment to tans, as they continued their improvement as play- themselves and their teammates throughout the sum- ers and progression as a team. Individual and team mer. Gwen continued to play in Australia during her practices and team-building exercises prepared the study abroad program, captain Becky enjoyed our Spartans for the Midwest Spring League, where the home turf for most of the summer, and Kathy played Spartans posted a 7-0-1 record (defeating all the par- during Cal Cup and at the National Training Center ticipating Big Ten teams) to capture the spring title. in California. Molly Ryser has been working hard on The Spartans welcome ten new players to the her shoulder recovery and should be good to team again this season. The strongly renewed group go. Our new members, Angela, Jantine and has been working hard since the opening of camp to Amanda, will all bring different scoring tools to form a cohesive unit and has a signifi cant amount of Michigan State and in the end will strengthen optimism in the upcoming season. our offense all over the board,” comments Van Though there will be many new faces on the de Kerkhof. Spartan team, the squad is stocked with talent at all positions and is in great balance all over the fi eld. The returning players are familiar with the coaching Midfi eld philosophy and style of the second-year staff, and the A strong and balanced midfi eld line is criti- fi rst recruiting class understands what is expected cal to the success of a team, and this season and has made the commitment to come to MSU pre- the Spartans can count on a group of players pared and ready to compete. who have the tools needed to take charge of “All I can say is that I am very excited to start the midfi eld, assist on defense, and support our 2007 campaign,” notes Van de Kerkhof. “This on offense. Returning players Michelle Cilib- is a young Spartan team that will continue to learn erti and Floor Rijpma will anchor the midfi eld more about themselves, improve as players and as a line, and new additions to the squad are Angie team, and will be ready to take people by surprise this Lucik, Jacqueline Gale, Jeamie Deacon and season. My returning players have done a great job Nicola Pitticas. in challenging themselves and one other to become Rijpma, a sophomore, made an immediate better players, students and teammates. I am posi- impact in her fi rst season in Green and White. tive that we are going to have a great year with the She was one of just three players to start all 20 Spartan fi eld hockey program in 2007.” games, and she was third on the team in both goal scoring (six) and total points (15). Rijpma
2006 Big Ten All-Tournament Team selection Gwen Riley
Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 5 Season Preview 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
Defense/Backs Goalkeepers Schedule For any team, the defensive line (along with the The Spartan goalie unit is relatively young and Contests against eight teams that fi nished the goalkeeper) is key in minimizing goals against. and untested. Sophomore Elissa Unger will have an ad- 2006 season ranked in the top 20 of the fi nal STX/ the Spartan head coach is confi dent that the back- vantage of being on the roster last year; she played NFHCA Division I National Coaches Poll highlight the fi eld has several locks in place this season. in just three games in limited action as a freshman. 2007 MSU schedule. The backfi eld unit has added confi dence in the However, with more consistent playing time in the MSU will commence its regular-season cam- corps of players patrolling in front of the Spartan net. spring, Unger blossomed and backstopped the team paign by hosting the Champions Invitational Tourna- Playing most of last season and the entire spring to- to a 7-0-1 mark in the Midwest Spring League. The ment on Aug. 25-26, beginning with 2006 BIG EAST gether is a solid backfi eld with returning captain Amy added game action both prepared her physically for Champion Louisville in the fi rst round. The following Schneider and teammates Charlotte van der Laag, the rigors of the fall season and also provides her the day (Aug. 26), the Green and White face defending Geraldine Raynor, Joelle van Ierland and Meghan confi dence in her ability to be successful. Freshmen Mid-American Conference Champion Ohio University Magee. They will be assisted by two strong freshmen goalie Brittany Miller is a young and talented goalie in the second round. The fi eld also includes 2006 na- players Jenna Ackerman and Julie Mackay. and eager to push herself to adjust to the college tional semifi nalist Duke. “It is great to have an experienced backfi eld that game and push for playing time. “It is exciting to have the Champions Invitational is familiar playing with each other returning this sea- “Elissa Unger has done a great job preparing Tournament at home this year,” Van de Kerkhof said. son,” remarked Van de Kerkhof. “The players have herself to be our starting goalie in 2007,” noted van “We welcome Duke, Louisville and Ohio to campus. It learned how best to play as a unit which should help de Kerkhof. “Last season she learned a lot from for- is important for the us to be well prepared prior to the us limit scoring opportunities and intercept balls from mer goalkeeper Stephanie Yuhasz, and also had a Big Ten regular season, and by playing some strong the opponent as well as initiate the attack out of our chance to see what top Division I fi eld hockey is all opponents we will be tested and see what works backfi eld. Although we have some very strong return- about and what it takes to be a successful goalkeeper or needs improvement. All of our non-conference ing defenders, it is great to know that Jenna and Julie at that level. I know that both Unger and Brittany will games will help and prepare us to compete against have proven to be solid and ready to go when needed challenge each other in practice and learn from one our conference rivals as we fi ght for a Big Ten title.” this season. another in their position.” After tournament play, MSU will host Miami Schneider, who has started 59 of her 60 caree (Ohio) on Aug. 31 and two-time defending America games, earned MSU Defensive Player of the Year New faces on the Spartan Staff East Champion Boston University on Sep. 2. The honors a year ago, while classmate Van der Laag Van de Kerkhof is particularly pleased about Spartans then hit the road for four consecutive con- has started 47 of 55. Van der Laag led the team last being able to welcome back players who have ex- tests, beginning with Lindenwood (Mo.) on Sept. 8, year with seven assists, and Schneider was second, hausted their eligibility and allow them to assist the followed by St. Louis on Sep. 9. The Spartans then contributing six – proving that this pair is more than program as student coaches. The Spartans are ex- meet with 2006 national semifi nalist Connecticut on adept at starting the attack from the defensive third of cited to have Ashley Smetlzer and Ashley Pernicano Sep. 14, followed by Ivy League runner-up Yale, Sep. the fi eld. Raynor, a junior, ranked fi fth on the team in join the staff this season. 16. scoring (nine points) and had four goals to her credit. “It is always nice to welcome former players back, To begin the Big Ten season, MSU returns home Each had a defensive save as well. Magee and Van this time especially, as they will join the staff with the to take on Northwestern on Sep. 22, followed by four Ierland are coming off of limited action, but the pair desire in contributing to the team goals. Both will help non-conference contests, starting with New Hamp- will utilize the experience of a year of collegiate hock- us with many little things that need to be done that shire at home on Sep. 23. MSU then travels to face ey under their belts and push for playing time. add up in the end. This will allow us to provide more Central Michigan (Sept. 26), Davidson (Sept. 28), attention to those areas that are important for our pro- and Wake Forest - which fi nished last season ranked gram success.” No. 1 - on Sep. 30. Big Ten action resumes on Oct. 5, as in-state ri- val Michigan comes to town, followed by Ohio State (Oct. 7), which fi nished 2006 ranked No. 5. MSU then travels to face Penn State (Oct. 14), Indiana (Oct. 20) and Iowa (Oct. 27). The Spartans return home the following day (Oct. 28), for their fi nal regular-season game, against Kent State.
Seniors Amy Schneider (top) and Charlotte van der Laag
6 Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey Coaching Staff
Rolf Van de Kerkhof Head Coach/Second year
Van de Kerkhof earned a degree in sports, econom- Van de Kerkhof also assists in developmental ics and communication at the Fonty’s Hogeschool in programs for coaches across the nation and en- Tilburg. He also graduated with two offi cial coaching joys volunteering for charity organizations, including degrees offered by the Royal Netherlands National the Greg Gephart Fund in Houston, Texas and the Field Hockey Association in 1997 and 1998. Worthington Weed Whackers Program. During the 1998 Field Hockey World Cup in Utre- Van de Kerkhof and his wife, Mary, were married in cht, The Netherlands, Van de Kerkhof was in charge the summer of 2007. The couple resides in Lansing. of World Cup projects for Whise International Coach- ing Experts and Brabo International Hockey Equip- ment. Van de Kerkhof spent 16 years playing fi eld hock- The 2007 season marks Rolf van de Kerkhof’s ey, obtaining experience as a goalkeeper, defender ninth year at Michigan State University as part of the and midfi elder. In August of 1999, he gave up his fi eld hockey program, and he embarks on his second playing career to become a year as the head coach. He was named to the posi- full-time coach at the intercol- tion in February 2006, after spending seven seasons legiate level. as an assistant. During his time at Michigan State, Since 2000, Van de Kerk- he has helped the Spartans put together the most hof has been involved in the successful era of the program’s history. Youth Olympic Development In his fi rst season as head coach, Van de Kerkhof and Youth Elite Coaching led his team to an 8-12 record (1-5 Big Ten). His fi rst programs, sponsored by the victory as head coach came on Sept. 3, 2006, as the United States Field Hockey Spartans defeated Temple, 2-1, in a dramatic over- Association. Most recently, he time victory. Van de Kerkhof notched his fi rst victory served as the head coach of in East Lansing on Sept. 14, a 4-0 shutout against the the 2007 US Under-16 national visiting Yale Bulldogs. team which fi nished fi rst in the During Van de Kerkhof’s tenure as an MSU assis- runners-up pool in the HODD tant, he helped oversee the fi nest era of Spartan fi eld tournament in the Netherlands. hockey. In his seven years, the team had an overall In 2001, he served as an as- record of 106-46 (.697), made two trips to the Final sistant coach with the under-16 Four and another two into the Elite Eight. MSU’s U.S. National Team, coaching fi nest season came in 2002, with an overall record the squad to a bronze medal in of 23-3 and a trip to the Final Four for the fi rst time in the same tournament. In addi- program history. tion, Van de Kerkhof has been A native of Tilburg, The Netherlands, Van de coordinating the Under-19 U.S. Kerkhof brings more than 20 years of playing and Futures Elite Hockey Tours to coaching experience to MSU’s program. In addition The Netherlands and served to aiding with the overall operation of the fi eld hockey as head coach of the squads in program as an assistant, Van de Kerkhof specialized the spring of 2003, 2004, 2005 in recruiting, camps and clinics. As an assistant, he and 2006. focused his coaching efforts on goalkeeping and the defensive unit, as well as technical and tactical areas with individual players. While living in The Netherlands, Van de Kerkhof coached the under-12, under-14, under-16 and un- der-18 boys and girls teams.
Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 7 Coaching Staff 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
Van de Kerkhof’s MSU Career Record as Head Coach
Year W-L-T Postseason 2006...... 8-12-0 --- Overall Record (1 year) ...... 8-12-0
Van de Kerkhof’s MSU Career Record as Assistant
Year ...... W-L-T ...... Postseason 1999...... 9-11-0 ...... -- 2000...... 11-9-0 ...... -- 2001...... 16-6-0...... NCAA Elite Eight 2002...... 23-3-0...... NCAA Final Four 2003...... 17-5-0...... NCAA Elite Eight 2004...... 18-4-0...... NCAA Final Four 2005...... 12-8-0...... -- Overall Record (7 years) ...... 106-46
Van de Kerkhof on the 2007 Season:
What would you like to achieve as a head coach? “I look forward to challenging myself, my coaching staff and my players to be the best we can be every day. I want to prepare the team to perform at a level that allows us to compete for the Big Ten Conference Championship and earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament.
“I would like for people to talk positively about our program and us as people, not because they see us at the moment, but know about us from the past. I want them to be impressed and amazed about what, and how, we do things on and off the fi eld. I will continue what we have been doing to be successful and believe that our Spartan fi eld hockey program will continue to expand our group of fans and friends.
“Outside of competing for Spartan pride, I am looking forward to assisting my student- athletes in having a great and successful college experience at Michigan State University. I want to help them excel in the classroom, on the fi eld and in dealing with life challenges. I hope that once they graduate from MSU they will continue to be part of our Spartan family for many years to come. Although talented players come and go, the Spartan tradition will always be there to be a part of and to enjoy!”
What are your team goals for the season? “This past spring, the players group and coaching staff set goals for the upcoming season. The team wants to be a contender for the Big Ten Championship and return to the NCAA Tournament.
“The fi rst step they took during the summer involved a lot of training and preparation in cardio, fi tness and most importantly fi eld hockey. I have been very impressed and pleased with their commitment and time spent on the playing fi eld. I believe that the players group and coaching staff are prepared, very excited, and motivated to get the season started.”
How do you achieve success with such a young team at this level? “The players are very eager and excited to learn more about fi eld hockey and being coached the Spartan way. Although we are welcoming 10 new faces to the team, we can count on the experience of many returning players that have been part of Spartan fi eld hockey success and championship seasons in recent years. Most of our freshmen have played at very competitive high school and club programs, so they are familiar with what it takes to play well and develop as players and as a team.”
8 Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey Coaching Staff
Helen Ashley Knull Egland
Assistant Coach/Second year Assistant Coach/Second year
Second-year assistant coach Helen Knull arrived in East Lansing in 2006 from In her second year at Michigan State as an assistant coach, Ashley Egland Kent State, where she served as an assistant coach for two years and as an asso- works primarily with the goalkeeping unit. Egland also aids in daily aspects of the ciate head coach during her last season on that staff (2005). Knull was a four-year program, including recruiting. starter and a two-time All-American at Kent State, leading the Golden Flashes to Egland arrived at MSU after spending the 2005 season as an assistant coach at the NCAA tournament four straight years (1999-2002). In 2002, Knull was named St. Lawrence, while also working towards a master’s degree in education adminis- Mid-American Conference player of the year. tration. With the Saints, Egland specialized in goalie training and was in involved in While coaching at Kent State, Knull helped guide the Golden Flashes to two recruiting, conditioning and practice planning. Mid-American Conference championships (2003, 2005), cultivating the develop- A goaltender at the University of Massachusetts from 2000 through 2003, ment of two Freshmen of the Year and one MAC Player of the Year recipients. In Egland led the Atlantic 10 with a 0.43 goals against average and a .940 save addition to her experience at Kent State, Knull has worked as a regional coaching percentage as a sophomore, owning the 15th best save percentage in the nation. director for Region Nine of the United States Field Hockey Futures Program, serv- She helped guide UMass to two Atlantic 10 Championships (2000, 2001) and ing as the site director from 2002-2005. Knull also has coached at several camps subsequent NCAA Tournament appearances. UMass advanced to the NCAA Elite across the nation, including Ohio State, Rutgers, and United States Field Hockey Eight in 2000 and the Sweet 16 in 2001. In her sophomore and junior seasons, High School Open. Egland started 32 of 40 games for the Minutewomen. , and she earned academic “I am very excited to welcome Helen to MSU and to our program. She brings all-conference honors in each of her four varsity seasons. She also earned A-10 a wealth of knowledge and expertise,” head coach Rolf van de Kerkhof said at Player of the Week accolades twice in her career. the time of her hiring. “Helen knows what it takes to succeed as a student-athlete “It is very exciting to have a person like Ashley joining our program,” MSU head and as a coach, both on and off the fi eld. She will specialize in defense and in fi lm coach Rolf van de Kerkhof stated. “She was an outstanding goalie at UMass, breakdown on our opponents and work extensively with our recruiting.” leading her team to multiple conference championships and NCAA appearances, A native of Glasgow, Scotland, Knull earned a degree in sport management and I expect her experience to show in her coaching. Ashley herself has been with a minor in coaching from Kent State in 2003, completing a master’s degree in fortunate to play for and be trained by two former Olympians. She is very driven sport management in 2004. She is married to Justin Knull, a middle school math and has a true passion for the game. She wants to go all the way in coaching and teacher and football coach. reach the highest point of success.” Prior to her stint at St. Lawrence, Egland served one season as the head fi eld hockey coach at Wheelock College, a Division III school in Boston, Mass. Her background also includes a year of coaching high school at the varsity and junior varsity levels as well as numerous clinics and summer camps. She earned a bachelor of science in sport management degree from UMass’s Isenberg School of Management in May of 2004.
Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 9 Coaching Staff 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
Ashley Ashley Pernicano Smeltzer
Student Coach/First year Student Coach/First year
A four-year letterwinner at MSU, Ashley Pernicano returns to the team as a Following four seasons as a letterwinner at MSU, Ashley Smeltzer is in her student coach. fi rst season as a student coach. Pernicano closed out her MSU career last fall, earning a place in the National In her fi nal season on the Spartan squad, Smeltzer posted six points on two Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Senior All-Star Game. Pernicano goals and two assists in 17 appearances. Included in that, Smeltzer notched her was also an NFHCA All-Region Second-Team member and a member of the All- fi rst collegiate assist in Michigan State’s fi rst home game of the season, a 4-0 Big Ten Second Team. victory against Yale (Sept. 14). She knocked in her fi rst goal of the season against The 2006 MSU Most Valuable Player, Pernicano matched her previous three Delaware (Aug. 26) and tallied points in back-to-back games with a goal against seasons in shots attempted (60) and goals scored (11) in 2006. Pernicano was Penn State (Sept. 23) and an assist in the Spartan victory over Central Michigan three shy of matching the eight assists and 30 points she tallied during the 2003- (Sept. 26). 05 seasons, with fi ve assists and 27 points in 2006. In her fi nal season, she led In her fi rst three seasons, Smeltzer competed in 33 games for the Spartans. the Spartan squad and ranked fourth in the Big Ten with 11 goals and led the team She notched her fi rst career goal in the second half a 9-1 victory over Providence in points with 27. The senior co-captain posted the fi rst hat trick of her career in on Sept. 7, 2003. Michigan State’s 4-0 win against Yale on Sept. 14. The New Castle, Del., native is completing her degree in kinesiology. In her fi rst three collegiate seasons, Pernicano appeared in 59 games, earn- ing starts in 41 of those contests. She completed her career with career totals of 22 goals and 13 assists (57points) in 79 career matches. A two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, the San Diego, Calif., native is com- pleting her undergraduate degree in retailing.
Ashley Smeltzer, Ashley Pernicano
10 Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
Tim “Red” Wakeham, M.S., C.S.C., C.S.C.S. is the coordinator of strength and conditioning for Olympic Sports. Wakeham is beginning his 12th year leading Tim the sport-specifi c strength and conditioning program for the Spartan fi eld hockey team. Wakeham is a well-known speaker throughout the country and an estab- Wakeham lished author, having had more than 25 articles published in various national pub- lications along with three book chapters. He also has experience at the NFL, NHL Strength and Conditioning and Olympic levels. Wakeham earned his B.S. degree from Northern Michigan University and his M.S. degree from the University of North Dakota. Prior to his current position, he served as the coordinator of strength, conditioning and fi tness at Michigan Tech- nological University. The implementation of the Spartan training plan reduces incidence and sever- ity of injury while enhancing explosive power and speed. The staff’s “neck-down” training and “neck-up” education and motivation provide an optimal environment for the creation of healthy, powerful and determined athletes who have one focus - winning a Big Ten Conference title.
Jeremy Flynn is in his sixth year as an academic coordinator in student- athlete support services. He is responsible for managing the academic support Jeremy services for the varsity fi eld hockey, rowing, and swimming and diving programs. During his tenure, Flynn has tutored multiple academic all-conference and All- American student-athletes and his teams have seen double-digit cumulative Flynn grade-point average increases. As the facility manager of the Clara Bell Smith Center, Flynn oversees the scheduling, maintenance, and special projects of the Academic Coordinator 31,000 square foot building. Student-Athlete Support Services Flynn received his bachelor’s degree in sports management from Taylor Uni- versity in 2000 where he was a four-year varsity letter winner on the football team and four-year member of the chamber orchestra. A native of East Lansing, Flynn received his master’s degree in athletics administration from Michigan State in 2002. Flynn is an active member of the National Association of Athletic Academic Advisors (N4A) and recently graduated from the N4A Professional Development Institute (2006). He enjoys playing the viola, water skiing, power lifting, attending sporting events, and spending time with friends and family. Flynn resides in Holt with his wife Jodie and daughter Caroline.
Zachary Miller joins the Michigan State Field Hockey staff as Team Man- ager for the 2007 season. Miller graduated from Williamsville East High School in Western New York where he was named Player of the Year in his section for Zachary Football, was a member of the National Honor Society, earned a combination of ten varsity letters in Football, Baseball and Bowling and was selected as the top Miller Male Athlete at his high school. In his fi rst season as team manager, Miller will work primarily with recording Team Manager game, scrimmage and practice footage then coding and processing the recorded footage. He will coordinate the team’s travel arrangements, plan events, as well as hand out equipment and record team statistics. Miller is a member of the Honors College at Michigan State University and is majoring in Accounting.
Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 11 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
Karen Langeland Malinda Hudkins Theresa Ryan Seth Kesler Sport Administrator Equipment Manager Secretary Event Manager
Bill Ratliff Jeremy Marra Tom Kirconnell Grounds/Stadium Athletic Trainer Transportation Coordinator Manager
2008 MSU Field Hockey Camps
The Michigan State Field hockey coaching staff invites all fi eld hockey enthusiasts who would like to have a great time and become the best fi eld hockey players they can be to the annual Michigan State Champions Field Hockey Camp.
Players will have access the fi rst-class facilities at Michigan State University, including the state-of-the-art MSU Field Hockey Complex, which features water-based turf.
Camp members will receive instruction from MSU head coach Rolf Van de Kerkhof and assistant coaches Helen Knull and Ashley Egland.
The Champions Field Hockey Camp offers: The Shoot and Save Camp offers: - A lifetime experience with old friends and new acquaintances -A focus on elimination, scoring and goal keeping specifi cs - Individualized camp sessions to benefi t your hockey need -Best coach-player/goal keeper ratio in USA (1:5) - Best coach-to-player ratio in the country (1:8) -Newest techniques and tricks for goal scoring - Specifi c goalkeeping coaching -More than 500 balls to score or save
To sign up or to recieve more camp information call the MSU Sports Camp Offi ce at 517.432.0730 or the fi eld hockey offi ce at 517.353.7157. You can also fi nd information on the Web sites, www.sportscamps.msu.edu and www.msuspartans.com
12 Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
Elenz-Martin on and off the fi eld: I cant live without: Health food. #9 Kathryn Most memorable fi eld hockey experience: 2004 Final Four Biggest pet peeve: No gas in the car. Elenz-Martin Best advice ever recieved: Forgive them anyway. Senior • Forward Favorite spot on campus: Duffy Training Room getting a massage. My Hidden talent is: Mothering. San Diego, Calif. Knickname: Kath, Kathy, K-Mart, KK, Van Der Martin. LaCosta Canyon Something I’m not good at: yard work. Pregame supersitions: A prayer with the sign of the cross before every game. 2006: Saw action in 13 games, starting two … Lone shot of the season came If you could go back in time, who would you like to meet? Jesus. against Yale (Sept. 14) … Was honored with the MSU Spirit Award. Four adjectives that describe you: Friendly, Athletic, Determined, 2005: Saw action in 16 games, starting in three ... Took three shots. and Loving.
2004: NFHCA National Academic Team ... Appeared in 22 games, starting fi ve ... Picked up 3-2--8 totals ... Tallied fi rst career goal in fi rst career game, the game winner, in a 1-0 win vs. Delaware (Aug. 28) ... Tallied goal and assist at Virginia (Sept. 5) ... Added goal and assist against Sacred Heart (Sept. 12).
Prior to MSU: Earned four varsity letters in fi eld hockey at LaCosta Canyon High School … Co-captain of her fi eld hockey team in 2003 ... Named San Diego’s Field Hockey 2003 Player of the Year … Team MVP … Started every game of her high school career … Selected to the 2004 U.S. National Under-19 Women’s Field Hockey Team … Earned all-county honors in lacrosse … Earned San Diego Union Tribune First-Team Student Athlete honors in 2003 … Maintained a 3.8 GPA, good for honor roll distinction, throughout high school.
Personal: Born April 1, 1986 … Daughter of Frederick Martin and Patti Elenz … Would like to pursue a career in which she can use communication and leadership skills to motivate others ... Psychology major.
Elenz-Martin’s Career Statistics Year GP/GS SH G A TP DS 2004 22/5 13 3 2 8 0 2005 16/3 3 0 0 0 0 2006 13/2 1 0 0 0 0 Totals 51/10 17 3 2 8 0
Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 13 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
Manning on and off the fi eld: Becky If I could invite four people to dinner it would be: Steve Yzerman, Al Gore, LeBron James and Brad Pitt. #6 I can’t live without: Chocolate. Manning Biggest infl uence in my life has been: My grandpa. If I could travel anywhere it would be: South America. Redshirt Senior • Forward Nickname: BAM. Brighton, Mich. Something I’m not good at is: Singing. Cranbrook Kingswood Favorite TV show: All reality TV. Four adjectives that describe me: Spontaneous, ambitious, dedicated and stubborn. 2006: Played in 18 games, starting nine … Totaled two goals and two assists for Most memorable fi eld hockey experience is: Beating Michigan in Ann Arbor six points … Fourth on the team in attempted shots with 21 … Posted fi rst career to go to the fi nal four. assist against Central Michigan (Sept. 26). Not many people know this about me but I: Moved away from home when I was 14 to go to boarding school. 2005: Played in 18 games, starting in eight ... scored three goals for 3-0--6 totals ... First score came against California (Sept. 2) ... Added second goal at Stanford (Sept. 5) ... Tallied third goal of the season vs. Northwestern (Sept. 22).
2004: Appeared in nine games, scoring one goal ... Notched fi rst career goal, the eventual game-winner, in 4-2 win vs. Sacred Heart (Sept. 12).
2003: Took a redshirt season.
Prior to MSU: Earned four varsity letters in both fi eld hockey and lacrosse at Cran- book Kingswood High School ... Served as captain of both fi eld hockey and lacrosse teams ... Received Cranbrook Athlete of the Year honors in 2003 ... Earned fi rst- team all-state and fi rst-team All-Midwest honors in fi eld hockey two straight years ... Named MVP of fi eld hockey and lacrosse her senior year ... Netted 41 goals throughout high school ... Member of the honor roll in 2002 and 2003.
Personal: Born Jan. 24, 1985 ... Daughter of Tom and Tanya Manning ... Uncle, Tim Manning, played ice hockey at Michigan from 1979-83 ... Political science/pre- law and Spanish major.
Manning’s Career Statistics Year GP/GS SH G A TP DS 2004 9/0 7 1 0 2 0 2005 18/8 8 3 0 6 0 2006 18/9 21 2 2 6 0 Totals 45/17 36 6 2 14 0
14 Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
Schneider on and off the fi eld: Amy I can’t live without: The internet. #12 Favorite spot on campus: The locker room. Schneider If I could play a sport besides fi eld hockey it would be: Softball. If you could travel anywhere, where would it be? Zimbabwe. Senior • Back Nickname: Tizz and Memo. Louisville, Ky. Best advice ever received: Give 110 percent, leave it on the fi eld. Mercy Four adjectives that describe you: Short, blunt, emotional, fun. Favorite thing about MSU: Field hockey!!!! Greatest thing about being an MSU athlete: My teammates, and being a part 2006: Started 18 games … Posted fi rst career assist against Delaware (Aug. 26) … of a team. Second on the team in total assists with six … Recorded six total points … Tallied Biggest pet peeve: People talking really loud when you are right next to them eight shots on the season … A member of the Big Ten All-Tournament Team and a or when you are watching something on TV. Big Ten Sportsmanship honoree … Named MSU Defensive Player of the Year. My hidden talent is: I can touch my noise with my tongue. 2005: Started in all 20 games ... Led the team in defensive saves with three ... Favorite line from a movie: “I’m very, very sneaky, sir.” Offensively, produced one goal on four shots ... Tallied fi rst defensive save against Pacifi c (Sept. 3) ... Recorded second defensive save at Wake Forest (Sept. 18) ... Notched third defensive save on against Connecticut (Oct. 8) ... Scored fi rst collegiate goal against Ohio State (Oct. 29).
2004: Appeared in all 22 games, starting 21 ... One of nine players to appear in all 22 contests ... Had four shots on goal.
Prior to MSU: Earned three varsity letters in fi eld hockey at Mercy High School … Earned JV letter in fi eld hockey as a freshman, as high school did not have a varsity squad until her sophomore season … Team captain as a senior … Posted 14-9--37 points as a senior … Earned all-state honors for two straight years ... Two-time All-Jefferson County Selection ... Earned four varsity letters in softball and basketball.
Personal: Born June 20, 1986 ... Daughter of Mike and Susie Schneider … Career ambition is to work as an x-ray technician … Kinesiology major.
Schneider’s Career Statistics Year GP/GS SH G A TP DS 2004 22/21 4 0 0 0 0 2005 20/20 4 1 0 2 3 2006 18/18 8 0 6 6 1 Totals 60/59 16 1 6 8 4
Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 15 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
van der Laag on and off the fi eld: #18 Charlotte Nickname: Chuck. I can’t live without: Licorice. van der Laag My hidden talent is: Still hidden. Pre-game superstitions: The defense cheer. Senior • Midfi eld Most interesting place I’ve been is: Australia and Hong Kong. Hoofddorp, Netherlands Team goal: Win some trophies. Favorite TV show: Dr. House. Haarlemmermeer Lyceum Not many people know this about but: I can play the piano. Best advice ever received: Go to MSU and travel. If I could play a sport besides fi eld hockey it would be: Soccer. 2006: Played in 19 games, starting 18 … Led team with seven assists … Sixth on Something I’m not good at: Soccer. the team in points with seven (all assists) … Assisted on the game-tying goal against Most memorable fi eld hockey experience is: Final Four and 12:01 practice. Temple (Sept. 3) to send the game into overtime, an eventual Spartan victory … Also assisted on the game-winner against St. Joseph’s (Sept. 9) … Attempted fi ve shots … An Academic All-Big Ten honoree.
2005: Played in all 20 games, starting 16 ... Recorded 1-2--4 totals ... Scored fi rst collegiate goal at Stanford (Sept. 5) ... Added an assist against Connecticut (Oct. 8) ... Produced second assist vs. Ohio State (Oct. 29).
2004: Played in 16 games, starting 13 in the midfi eld.
Prior to MSU: Played for the De Reigers Field Hockey Club in Hoofddorp … Mem- ber of the Under-12, 14, 16 and 18 Division I Women’s Club Teams … Youngest player on her team … Selected by the Dutch Field Hockey Association to train with the best players in the U-16 and U-18 age groups.
Personal: Born May 9, 1986 ... Daughter of Jaap and Marry van der Laag ... Psychology major.
van der Laag’s Career Statistics Year GP/GS SH G A TP DS 2004 16/13 0 0 0 0 0 2005 20/16 6 1 2 4 0 2006 19/18 5 0 7 7 0 Totals 55/47 11 1 9 11 0
16 Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
Michelle Geraldine #7 #2 Ciliberti Raynor Redshirt Junior • Forward Junior • Back Louisville, Ky. Marondera, Zimbabwe Sacred Heart Peterhouse Girls
2006: Saw action in 18 games … Earned a place in the starting lineup on six 2006: Played in all 20 games, starting 19 … Tallied four goals and one assist … occasions …Tallied eight shots for the season … Named to the NFHCA National Was fi fth on the team in points, totaling nine … Recorded fi rst career goal against Academic Team and Academic All-Big Ten. Delaware (Aug. 26) … Earned Academic All-Big Ten honors.
2005: Took a medical redshirt season ... NFHCA National Academic Team. 2005: NFHCA National Academic Team honoree ... Lone action of the season came against Connecticut (Oct. 8). 2004: NFHCA National Academic Team ... Played in 22 games, starting six ... Team’s sixth-leading scorer with 4-0--8 totals ... Tallied fi rst goal in 6-1 win over Prior to MSU: Played four years of fi eld hockey at Peterhouse Girls High School James Madison (Sept. 4) ... Also scored goals vs. Virginia (Sept. 5), at Ohio (Sept. ... Also was a member of the 24) and vs. Penn State (Oct. 9) ... rowing team ... Served as the fi eld hockey and rowing team Prior to MSU: Earned three varsity captain in 2004 ... Team was letters in fi eld hockey at Sacred Heart ranked No. 2 in the country High School … Received 2003 NFHCA in 2004, while compiling a West Region and All-American honors 10-2 record ... Selected as … Team won the Northwest District the Peterhouse Girls Sports Championship as a senior… Named to Woman of the Year in 2003 2003 all-county fi rst-team and all-state and 2004 ... Runner-up for the fi rst team ... Recognized with 2002 2005 Junior Sports Woman of Best Offensive Player Award and was Zimbabwe. an all-tournament team selection … Participated in Junior Olympics (2001- Personal: Born July 16, 1986 02), National Future’s Tournament ... Daughter of Ronald and (2001-03) and National Field Hockey Penelope Raynor ... Sister Festival (2000-03). Angela plays fi eld hockey at Personal: Born April 29, 1986 ... Banger University in Wales and Daughter of Salvatore and Gayle Cilib- brother Duncan plays rugby at erti … Would like to pursue a career in Hartpury College in England ... medicine … Majoring in human biology Hospitality business major. and psychology.
Ciliberti on and off the fi eld: Raynor on and off the fi eld: Best advice ever received: “Hit the books, kid!” -Grandpa Ciliberti I can’t live without: Going home to Zimbabwe in December for some real My hidden talent is: I can bend my pinky fi nger without bending the rest scorching sun!! of my fi ngers. Nickname: Dedor, Ee-ore, Dee, Didi, tiddly push. If I could play a sport besides fi eld hockey it would be: Lacrosse. My hidden talent is: I speak dialects involving tongue clicking. Most interesting place I’ve been is: Bolivia. Biggest pet peeve: People who hit speed bumps at a 120 km/hr . Best one-liner: ”Even when its dark, the stars are always shining.” Best one-liner: “Africa - it’s not for sissies..” Not many people know this about me but: I have a birthmark the shape Most memorable fi eld hockey experience is: Getting knocked out while play- of Kentucky on my leg. ing South Africa U21. I got a near-depressed skull fracture, but it stopped the Four adjectives that describe me are: Feisty, intelligent, dramatic and goal from being scored. friendly. Most interesting place I’ve been is : Germany.
Ciliberti’s Career Statistics Raynor’s Career Statistics Year GP/GS SH G A TP DS Year GP/GS SH G A TP DS 2004 22/6 14 4 0 8 0 2005 1/0 0 0 0 0 0 2006 18/6 8 0 0 0 0 2006 20/19 16 4 1 9 1 Totals 40/12 22 4 0 8 0 Totals 21/9 16 4 1 9 1
Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 17 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
Gwen Meghan #3 #13 Riley Magee Junior • Forward Sophomore • Back Louisville, Ky. Etters, Pa. duPont Manual Red Land
2006: Saw action in all 20 games, starting 11 … Scored fi ve goals, good for fourth 2006: A member of the NFHCA National Academic Team. on the team … Fourth on the team in total points with 10 … Fifth on the team in at- tempted shots with 20 … Led the team in scoring during the Big Ten Tournament with Prior to MSU: Three-year letterwinner under Crystal Johnston at Red Land High a total of three goals … Named to the Big Ten School … Captain during senior season … All-league, Carlisle Sentinel Honor- All-Tournament Team … Also excelled in the able Mention, Advanced Play All-Star as a senior … Pennsylvania Sports Hall of classroom, earning a place on the NFHCA Fame Student-Athlete scholarship nominee … Four-time letterwinner in soccer … National Academic Team and bringing in Served as captain for her senior year…Member of the National Honor Society and Academic All-Big Ten honors. French Honor Society … French Club President.
2005: Appeared in 16 games, starting in 10 Personal: Born March 3, 1988…Daughter of Robert and Cynthia Magee…Mar- ... Produced 2-3--7 totals ... Notched fi rst keting and international business major. collegiate goal vs. James Madison (Sept. 9) ... Assisted the game-winner the next day against Saint Louis (Sept. 10) ... Scored second goal at Indiana (Sept. 24) ... Tallied an assist vs. Central Michigan (Sept. 27) and again at Iowa (Oct. 1).
Prior to MSU: Earned four letters in fi eld hockey at duPont Manual High School ... Team captain as a senior ... Two-time all- state fi rst-team and two-time all-county hon- oree ... Selected to the all-state tournament team in 2003 and 2004 ... Registered 15 goals as a junior and 17 as a senior ... Team fi nished 15-1 during her senior year and was ranked No. 2 in the State ... Named team’s Best Offensive Player for three years ... Also lettered in softball (2001) and tennis (2005).
Personal: Born May 19, 1987 ... Daughter of John and Kathy Riley ... Hospitality business major.
Riley on and off the fi eld: Magee on and off the fi eld: I can’t live without: Food, water and oxygen. I can’t live without: Good friends and my iPod. Most interesting place I’ve been is: Alaska. Pre-game superstitons: I must listen to loud, obnoxious dance music. If I could play a sport besides Field Hockey it would be: Tennis. Nickname: Meg, Magee, Muffi n. Biggest Pet Peeve: People driving slow in the left lane. Not many people know this about me but: I love rollercoasters. Team goal: Win the Big Ten Tournament Most memorable fi eld hockey moment: Winning the spring league and watch- Nickname: Shwen, Gwenny. ing the dutchies go crazy. Favorite line from a movie: “I’m not even mad, that’s amazing!” Favorite TV show: Sex and the City. Most memorable fi eld hockey experience is: Twelve o’clock practice. Biggest pet peeve: People who waste their potential. Favorite TV show: Anything on VH1. If I could invite four people to dinner it would be: Frank Sinatra, Oprah, Betsey Johnson and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Riley’s Career Statistics Magee’s Career Statistics Year GP/GS SH G A TP DS Year GP/GS SH G A TP DS 2005 16/10 12 2 3 7 0 2006 Did not see action 2006 20/11 20 5 0 10 0 Totals 36/21 32 7 3 17 0
18 Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
Floor Molly #14 #10 Rijpma Ryser Sophomore • Midfi eld Sophomore • Midfi eld Bunnik, Netherlands Powell, Ohio St. Bonifatius College Bishop Watterson
2006: One of only three Spartans to start in all 20 games … Recorded six goals 2006: Named to the NFHCA National Academic Team. and three assists … Third on the team in total points with 15 … Led team in game winning goals with three … Led team in shots attempted, tallying 71 for the Prior to MSU: Four-year varsity letterwinner under Janet Baird at Bishop Wat- season … In career-and season-opener, posted fi rst career assist and fi rst career terson High School ... Captain her senior year ... As a senior named all-district, goal against Delaware (Aug. 26) … Notched a defensive save against Ohio State all-league ... Helped team to a 17-3-1 fi nish as a senior ... As a junior, team won (Oct. 28) … Named to the NFHCA All-Region Second Team and NFHCA National state championship, fi nish- Academic Team … Member of ing with a 16-4 record ... the All-Big Ten Second Team Also named all-district, all- … Named the MSU Offensive league as a junior ... Earned Player of the Year. a varsity letter in basketball as a junior. Prior to MSU: Captain of her fi eld hockey team for two years Personal: Born March 9, ... Club, Kampong, fi nished 3rd 1988…Daughter of Philip in Junior Nationals in 2005 and and Nancy Ryser ... Ca- fourth at Junior Nationals in reer ambition is to become 2004 ... Was selected to play teacher … Finance major. for the Dutch National Under- 16 and Under-18 teams ... In 2005 won the European Cham- pionship in England.
Personal: Daughter of John and Monique Rijpma ... Hospi- tatlity Business major.
Rijpma on and off the fi eld: Ryser on and off the fi eld: Best advice ever received: “Be the best that you can be.” Not many people know this about me: I had a mohawk as a child. Four adjectives that describe you: Perfectionist, trustworthy, If I could be someone for a day it would be: Jessica Simpson. dedicated, positive. My hidden talent is: “The tick.” My hidden talent is: Applying four mascaras at the same time. Pre-game superstitions: Eating a big breakfast. Favorite spot on campus: The stroke spot on the fi eld hockey fi eld. My biggest infl uence in my life has been: My family. Nickname: Floortja, Floor (ceiling), nerdie. Something I’m not good at is: Rapping like Elissa. Best one-liner: What happens if you get scared half to death twice? If I could go back in time I would like to meet: Christopher Columbus. Pre-game superstitions: I like to wear the same undershirt and My favorite spot on campus is: Along the Red Cedar River. shorts for every game. I can’t live without: My computer.
Rijpma’s Career Statistics Ryser’s Career Statistics Year GP/GS SH G A TP DS Year GP/GS SH G A TP DS 2006 20/20 71 6 3 15 1 2006 Medical Redshirt Totals 20/20 71 6 3 15 1
Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 19 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
Elissa #11 Joelle #1
Unger van Ierland Sophomore • Goalkeeper Sophomore • Back Reading, Pa. Den Dolder, Netherlands Exeter Nieuwe Lyceum
2006: Played in three games, starting two … Had eight saves for the season … 2006: Competed in three games, starting one, before being sidelined by injury. Named to the NFHCA National Academic Team. Prior to MSU: Captain of her club ... Helped lead the team to a second place Prior to MSU: Three-year letterwinner under Tammy Ferguson at Exeter Senior fi nish at the 2005 Dutch National Championships ... Was a Dutch Champion in High School…Captain her senior season … Was selected to the Division I All- 2003 and 2006 ... Played for the SCHC club team in the Nertherlands, and helped County Team and earned Division I All-County Academic Award in 2005 … Had a the team to a league championship in 2003 and a second-place fi nish in 2004 ... .930 save percentage her senior year … Named second-team all-state as a se- Also played for the Midden nior …Goalkeeper for the gold medal-winning National Futures Tournament team Nederland District B and A in 2005 …Also goal- teams from 2001-2005 ... keeper for the 2004 Selected for the national and 2005 National under 16 team in 2003. Futures indoor team … Member of the Personal: Born Feb 3, National Honor So- 1988 … Daughter of Gerard ciety … Outstanding and Els van Ierland … A no- Scholar-Athlete … preference major. Received the Gold Eagle Award.
Personal: Born May 28, 1988 … Daugh- ter of Larry and Eileen Unger…No- preference major.
Unger on and off the fi eld: van Ierland on and off the fi eld: I can’t live without: Chocolate & music. If I could invite four people to dinner it would be: My parents and two sis- Nickname: Unger, E-money!! ters. My hidden talent is: Licking my elbow. Four adjectives that describe me: Cheerful, cool, Dutch and sportif. Biggest pet peeve: Repetitive noises Nickname: Jo. Most memorable fi eld hockey experience:Every friendship I have made Something I’m not good at it is: Cleaning. through playing. If I could travel anywhere it would be: Thailand. Four adjectives that describe you: Fun-loving, sarcastic, original, easy go- If I could play a sport besides fi eld hockey it would be: Wakeboarding. ing. Pre-game superstitions: Always get dressed the same way. Favorite spot on campus: The locker room. Favorite TV show: The Duth program ONM. Biggest infl uence in life has been: My family Best advice ever received: Keep on going.
Unger’s Career Statistics van Ierland’s Career Statistics Year GP/GS W-L Min. GAA SVS SVS% SO Year GP/GS SH G A TP DS 2006 3/2 0-3 119:16 6.46 8 .421 0 2003 3/1 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 3/2 0-3 119:16 6.46 8 .421 0 Totals 3/1 0 0 0 0 0
20 Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
Jenna Jeamie #16 #22 Ackerman Deacon Freshman • Midfi eld Sophomore• Back Woodstown, N.J. Wexford, Ireland Woodstown High Newtown School Waterford
Prior to MSU: Four-year letterwinner under Gayle Remster at Woodstown High Prior to MSU: Named Player of the Season as the leading scorer for Old Alex ... First-Team All-Salem County in 2004 and 2005 … Named First Team Tri-Coun- Hockey club in 2006-07 ... Young Player of the Season for Old Alex in 2005-06 ... ty Conference Classic as a sophomore and junior ... “Today’s Sunbeam” Player of In 2003-04 named Player of the Season for Waterford Hockey Club ... A member the Year in 2005 … Also a three-year letterwinner in softball ... Class secretary of the Irish U-18 and U-21 teams for European Cup competitions ... Member of 2004-2006 … New Jersey Girl’s Career Institute Delegate in 2006 … 2006 Wood- the Irish senior squad ... Competed for the Interpro South-East U-16, U-18 and stown High School’s “People’s Choice Award.” U-21 teams ... A member of the Leinster senior team ... Newtown School senior captain and Clan Athletics captain. Personal: Born July 25, 1988 ... Daughter of John and Janice Ackerman … Sister, Janine, played fi eld hockey at Michigan State in 2000 … Plans on majoring Personal: Born June 25, 1987… Daughter of Niall and Anne Deacon. in hospitality business.
Ackerman on and off the fi eld: Deacon on and off the fi eld: Nickname: Squishy. My hidden talent is: Kiteing. Something I’m not good at is: Thinking on my feet. Biggest pet peeve: Burping. I can’t live without: My sister. Something I’m not good at is: Water skiing. Favorite line from a movie: “I can get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.” Pre-game superstition: Looking at both goals before the tip. Biggest infl uence in life has been: Granny.
#4 Jackie #8 Amanda Gale Huck Freshman • Midfi eld Freshman • Forward Downington, Pa. Emmaus, Pa. Downington East Emmaus
Prior to MSU: Lettered in fi eld hockey four years at Downington East ... Named Prior to MSU: Four-year letterwinner in fi eld hockey at Emmaus ... Captain of team all-conference and all-area 2004-06 ... Competed in the Senior All Star Game ... as a senior ... Led squad to a district championship and state semifi nals as a senior Team captain as a senior ... A member of the X-Calibur fi eld hockey club from ... 2006 all-state, all-district and all-area … National Champion in 2005 ... State 2002-07 … Indoor Nationals participant 2002-06 … 2005 “B” Pool National Indoor Champion in 2004 and 2005 … Student Government Offi cer ... Member of the Champion … National Hockey Festival participant in 2003-2005 ... Also lettered National Honor Roll ... Captured gold at the Junior Olympics in 2005 ... Competed in lacrosse in 2005 and 2006. at the National Indoor Tournament, 2003-07, and the National Futures Tournament, 2004-07 ... A member of the Angel Network All-Star Team in 2006 ... Competed at Personal: Born Aug. 28, 1989 ... Daughter of John and Barb Gale. the National Field Hockey Festival, capturing fi rst in 2004 and 2005 and second in 2003 and 2006.
Personal: Born Dec. 21, 1988 ... Daughter of Rick and Linda Huck.
Gale on and off the fi eld: Huck on and off the fi eld: Favorite line from a movie: “Hakuna matata.” Pre-game superstitions: Secret handshake with Angie. Not many people know this about me but: I’m a comedian. Nickname: Huckie, Huck, Roo. My hidden talent is: Cooking/baking. I can’t live without: My dogs and chocolate chips. I can’t live without: My phone and chocolate from Bayards. Favorite T.V. show: 24, Prison Break, Lifetime. If I could travel anywhere it would be: Fiji. Not many people know this about me: I get hyper off lemonade.
Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 21 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
Angie Julie #21 #5 Lucik Mackay Freshman • Midfi eld Freshman • Midfi eld Emmaus, Pa. Houston, Texas Emmaus The Kinkaid School
Prior to MSU: Lettered in fi eld hockey, 2003-07, under Emmaus head coach Sue Prior to MSU: Four-year letterwinner in fi eld hockey at Kincaid ... Member of the Butz-Stavin … Emmaus was district champs each of her four years ... State semi- 2006 Penn Monto/NFHCA High School All-Region Team … All-conference accolades fi nalists in 2006 and 2003 ... State champions in 2005 and 2004 ... Second-team in 2005 and 2006 … Earned All-South Zone honors in 2005 and 2006 … Named all-state in 2006 … Helped Emmaus to a High School National Championship in captain of her team in 2006 … Competed with Futures, 2004-07, and Zag Sports 2005 … Named team’s Most Improved Player in 2005 ... Participated in the Junior Tours, 2004-06 ... Also lettered four years in basketball and lacrosse ... All-Confer- Olympics in 2005 … Also lettered in soccer, 2004-07 ... A member of the National ence and All-South Zone honors in lacrosse in 2006 ... All-South Zone honorable Honor Society … On the honor roll at Emmaus ... 2006 NFHCA High School mention in basketball as a junior and senior ... Captain’s Council and peer mentor as National Academic Squad. a junior and senior.
Personal: Born Oct. 18, 1989 ... Daughter of John and Debbie Lucik … Older Personal: Born March 23, 1989 ... Daughter of Doug and Shelley Mackay ... Fa- sister, Amanda, plays fi eld hockey at Central Michigan. ther played football at Baylor University, 1979-83 ... Cousin, Alicia, is a gymnast at the University of Florida.
Lucik on and off the fi eld: Mackay on and off the fi eld: Favorite T.V. show: Grey’s Anatomy. Nickname: J. Mack. Biggest pet peeve: When people stare at me. Most interesting place I’ve been is: Costa Rica. Something I’m not good at: Waking up. Not procrastinating. If I could invite four people to dinner it would be: Tom Brady, Will Smith, my If I could play a sport besides fi eld hockey it would be: Volleyball. brother and Tiki Barber. My hidden talent is: BopIt Extreme. Best one-liner Just keep livin’.
Brittany Angela #24 #17 Miller Pagura Freshman • Goalkeeper Freshman • Forward Louisville, Ky. Columbus, Ohio Sacred Heart Bishop Watterson
Prior to MSU: Named All-America Second-Team in 2006 … West Region All- Prior to MSU: 2006 State runner-up at Bishop Watterson … Named team cap- America in 2005 and 2006 … Helped team to a 2006 State Championship … tain as a senior … Helped team to a 2005 State Championship … Named to the Named team MVP in 2006 … Three-time Festival Pool Champion … Four-time All-Ohio team as a sophomore, junior and senior … An honor roll student as a academic all-state honoree … A member of the National Honor Society. senior.
Personal: Daughter of Gary and Sandra Miller … Has two younger brothers, Personal: Daughter of Steve and Denise Pagura. Evan and Collin.
Miller on and off the fi eld: Pagura on and off the fi eld: Nickname: Britt-Britt, B, B Mills. Pre-game superstitions: I have to listen to at least one Eminem song before Most memorable fi eld hockey experience is: Going undefeated my senior I play. year and winning state. If I could travel anywhere it would be: Greece. Pre game superstitions: My pre-wrap, my necklace, my armband, and my I can’t live without: My cell phone. music. My hidden talent is: I can ride a unicycle.
22 Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
Nicola Jantine #15 #20 Pitticas Steinmetz Junior • Midfi eld Freshman • Forward Glasgow, Scotland Amstelveen, The Netherlands Jordanhill School Keizer Karel College
Prior to MSU: Named captain of her school team during fi fth year ... Repre- Prior to MSU: A member of Hockey Club Amsterdam (AHBC) ... Finished runner- sented West of Scotland at U-15, U-16 and U-21 ... Trained with the U-21 Scottish up at the 2007 Junior National Playoffs ... Finished second at the Junior National squad. Playoffs in 2005 and 2006 ... Third-place fi nish at the National Championship in 2003 ... Finished second at the National Indoor Championships in 2005 and 2006 Personal: Born April 17, 1986 … Daughter of Nondas and Maria Pitticas ...... Also competed for the District team Noord Holland four years on the U-18 and Played with the Greek National Team in preparation for the 2004 Olympic Quali- U-16 teams ... Captured gold at the district championships in 2005 ... Selected as fi ers ... along with twin sister Stephanie, played for Glasgow High Kelvinside a member of the Dutch National U-18 squad in 2005. Hockey Club. Personal: Born Oct. 2, 1988 … Daughter of Jeroen and Eveline Steinmetz.
Pitticas on and off the fi eld: Steinmetz on and off the fi eld: Biggest infl uence in my life has been: My mum. She is the most determined Nickname: Tien. person I know. I can’t live without: Music. Best one-liner Go team! Something I’m not good at: Saving money.. Four adjectives that describe me: Team player, hard worker, trustworhty and If I could go back in time I would like to meet: My grandfather. fun-loving. If I could be someone for a day it would it be: Kelly Slater.
The 2007 Michigan State Spartans: Back Row: Assistant coach Ashley Egland, head coach Rolf Van de Kerkhof, student assistant Ashley Pernicano, manager Zach Miller, Jeamie Deacon, Angela Pagura, Gwen Riley, Geraldine Raynor, Becky Manning, Charlotte van der Laag, Kathryn Elenz-Martin, Molly Ryser, Nicola Pitticas, Floor Rijpma, assistant coach Helen Knull, student assistant Ashley Smeltzer, athletic trainer Jeremy Marra. Front Row: Brittany Miller, Amanda Huck, Angie Lucik, Jenna Ackerman, Meghan Magee, Jackie Gale, Julie Mackay, Michelle Ciliberti, Amy Schneider, Joelle van Ierland, Jantine Steinmetz, Elissa Unger.
Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 23 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
THE SPARTANS IN 2006 The Michigan State fi eld hockey team welcomed three new coaches and 10 freshmen to the program in 2006 for their fi rst season in Green and White. Under the direction of fi rst year head coach Rolf van de Kerkhof, the team closed out the season with an 8-12 record, 1-5 Big Ten. Other Spartan fi rsts included the fi rst collegiate goal of fi ve members of the team, the fi rst assist of six players, and a number of fi rst conference and NFHCA honors throughout the course of the season.
FOR THE FIRST TIME • van de Kerkhof tallied the fi rst victory of his collegiate coaching career on Sept. 3, a 2-1 win at Temple; his fi rst Big Ten win came against then-No. 13 Indiana on Oct. 21. Two months to the date of his fi rst collegiate win, van de Kerkhof led his team to victory over second-seeded Indiana for the second time in the 2006 season. The 3-1 win on Nov. 3 marked the fi rst post-season victory of van Senior Ashley Pernicano (left) and freshman Floor Rijpma (right) were each de Kerkhof’s career and put the Spartan team in the semifi nals of the Big Ten named to the All-Big Ten Second Team and to the NFHCA All-West Region Tournament. Second Team in 2006.
• Senior goalkeeper Stephanie Yuhasz earned her fi rst Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week and Womensfi eldhockey.com Division I Player of the Week honors ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS for the week of Oct. 23. Yuhasz was recognized for posting back-to-back shutouts • The Spartans were also successful in the academic arena with nine members against Central Michigan and then-No. 13 Indiana. The blankings were Yuhasz’s of the team earning Academic All-Big Ten honors: Becky Bolen, Michelle Ciliberti, third and fourth of the season and career. She posted her fi rst career shutout Kristin Dunn, Megan Nimke, Ashley Pernicano, Geraldine Raynor, Gwen Riley, against St. Joseph’s on Sept. 9. Charlotte van der Laag and Stephanie Yuhasz.
• Following the conclusion of the Big Ten Tournament, four MSU athletes were • The Spartans were acknowledged by the National Field Hockey Coaches recognized by the Big Ten for their play in 2006. Senior Ashley Pernicano and Association (NCHCA) as the team received the 2006 NFHCA Division I National freshman Floor Rijpma were each named to the All-Big Ten Second Team for the Academic Team Award. The Spartans ranked among the top fi ve of all Division I fi rst time in their careers, and junior Amy Schneider received the Sportsmanship schools with a 3.45 team GPA. Award for MSU. In addition, Schneider and sophomore Gwen Riley were selected to the Big Ten All-Tournament Team for the fi rst time. Riley posted three of her fi ve • MSU set a school-best mark as 11 members of the team were honored by the goals on the season in the Big Ten Tournament. NFHCA for their individual achievements in the classroom. Michigan State’s Michelle Ciliberti, Sarah Jones, Meghan Magee, Megan Nimke, Geraldine • Pernicano and Rijpma continued to collect honors following the season, with Raynor, Gwen Riley, Floor Rijpma, Molly Ryser, Elissa Unger, Anne-Sophie van their fi rst NFHCA all-region accolades; the pair joined 14 players from the West Rijswijk and Stephanie Yuhasz each were honored individually for their academic Region on the all-region second team. accomplishments.
• Pernicano was selected to compete in the senior NFHCA Senior All-Star game on Nov. 18 at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. 38 players from 28 Division I schools competed in the game.
POSTSEASON PLAY • In the fi rst round of the Big Ten Tournament, MSU defeated upset second- seeded Indiana for the second time in 2006, taking out the Hoosiers, 3-1, and advancing to the semifi nal round. The win was highlighted by a season-high two- goal performance by sophomore Gwen Riley. Michigan State was eliminated from the tournament in the next round with a tough 2-1 overtime loss to Penn State.
Senior goalkeeper Stephanie Yuhasz closed out the 2006 season with four shutouts.
24 Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
2006 Final Statistics 2006 Final Results SCORING GP-GS SHOTS GOALS ASSISTS POINTS DS 8-12 Overall, 1-5 Big Ten Ashley Pernicano 20-20 60 11 5 27 0 8/26 L 4-5 Delaware^ Anne-Sophie van Rijswijk 18-16 40 8 2 18 0 8/27 L 1-4 Louisville^ Floor Rijpma 20-20 71 6 3 15 1 9/2 L 1-6 American@ 9/3 W 2-1 2 OT Temple Gwen Riley 20-11 20 5 0 10 0 9/8 L 1-2 James Madison& Geraldine Raynor 20-19 16 4 1 9 1 9/9 W 4-0 St. Joseph’s Charlotte van der Laag 19-18 5 0 7 7 0 9/14 W 4-0 Yale Becky Manning 18-9 21 2 2 6 0 9/16 L 0-3 Wake Forest* 9/17 L 2-3 Kent State Amy Schneider 18-18 8 0 6 6 1 9/23 L 1-3 Penn State Ashley Smeltzer 17-7 19 2 2 6 0 9/26 W 5-2 Central Michigan Sarah Jones 20-19 7 2 1 5 0 9/30 L 2-3 OT Northwestern Becky Bolen 20-20 0 0 2 2 1 10/6 L 1-2 Michigan 10/14 L 1-2 2OT Iowa Kristin Dunn 19-13 9 0 2 2 0 10/17 W 2-0 Central Michigan Megan Nimke 6-1 2 1 0 2 0 10/21 W 1-0 Indiana Michelle Ciliberti 18-6 8 0 0 0 0 10/28 L 4-5 2OT Ohio State Kathryn Elenz-Martin 13-2 1 0 0 0 0 10/29 W 2-1 Ohio 11/3 W 3-1 Indiana# Joelle van Ierland 3-1 0 0 0 0 0 11/4 L 1-2 OT Penn State#
Michigan State 20 287 41 33 115 4 ^ Champions’ Challenge, Durham, N.C. Opponents 20 237 45 33 123 5 @ Played at Temple & Played at James Madison * Played at Kent State # Big Ten Tournament, Ann Arbor, Mich. GOALKEEPING GP-GS MINS. GA GAA SVS SV% SHO W-L-T Home games in BOLD Stephanie Yuhasz 19-18 1347:07 34 1.71 112 .767 4 8-9-0 Elissa Unger 3-2 119:16 11 6.46 8 .421 0 0-3-0 2006 Final Big Ten Michigan State 20 1466:23 45 2.15 120 .727 4 8-12-0 Standings Opponents 20 1466:23 41 1.96 142 .776 1 12-8-0 Big Ten Overall Penalty Corners MSU- 141 Opp- 125 Teams W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Penalty Strokes MSU- 1-2 Opp- 0-0 Ohio State# 5-1 .833 15-4 .789 Indiana 4-2 .667 14-5 .737 2006 Big Ten Individual Leaders Penn State 4-2 .667 16-6 .727 (All Games) Michigan 4-2 .667 11-9 .550 Iowa* 2-4 .333 12-9 .571 GOALS GP No. Avg./G Northwestern 1-5 .167 7-12 .368 1. Shaun Banta (PSU) 22 15 0.68 Michigan State 1-5 .167 8-12 .400 2. Yesenia Luces (OSU) 19 13 0.68 3. Lydia Schrott (IND) 19 12 0.63 4. Linda Haussener (OSU) 19 11 0.58 # Regular Season champions Ashley Pernicano (MSU) 20 11 0.55 * Big Ten Tournament champions Lauren Pfeiffer (IOWA) 21 11 0.52 7. Michaela O’Malley (OSU) 19 10 0.53 Lucia Belassi (MICH) 20 10 0.50 2006 Big Ten Caitlin McCurdy (IOWA) 21 10 0.48 Allison Scola (PSU) 22 10 0.45 Tournament Results
First Round SAVES GP No. Avg./G [5] Iowa 2, [4] Michigan 1 (OT) 1. Emily Kyle (NU) 18 123 6.83 [7] Michigan State 3, [2] Indiana 1 2. Stephanie Yuhasz (MSU) 19 105 5.53 [3] Penn State 2, [6] Northwestern 0 3. Haley Exner (IND 18 105 5.56 4. Beth Riley (MICH) 18 93 5.17 5. Lissa Munley (IOWA) 20 78 3.90 Semifi nals 6. Jen Beaumont (PSU) 22 77 3.50 [5] Iowa 2, [1] Ohio State 0 7. Lindsay Quintiliana (OSU) 19 62 3.26 [3] Penn State 2, [7] Michigan State 1 (OT) 8. Paige Pickett (MICH) 5 18 3.60 9. Elissa Unger (MSU) 3 8 1.14 Final 10. Erin Anderson (NU) 1 5 5.00 [5] Iowa 2, [3] Penn State 1 Tournament held in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 25 Honors and Awards 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
NFHCA All-America 2003...... Annebet Beerman (1st Team) 1991...... Maggie Iezzi (3rd Team) Alexandra Kyser (1st Team) 1995...... Rayna Hiscox (3rd Team) Sophie Rosmalen (1st Team) Terry Pacheco (3rd Team) Christina Kirkaldy (2nd Team) 1996...... Rayna Hiscox (3rd Team) 2004...... Annebet Beerman (1st Team) Jill Lusher (3rd Team) Veerle Goudswaard (1st Team) 1997...... Rayna Hiscox (3rd Team) Michelle Huynh-Ba (2nd Team) Jill Lusher (2nd Team) Christina Kirkaldy (2nd Team) 1998...... Melissa Pryor (3rd Team) 2005...... Michelle Huynh-Ba (1st Team) 1999...... Marleen Tuip (3rd Team) Christina Kirkaldy (1st Team) 2001...... Bridget Cooper (2nd Team) Inge Kaars Sijpestijn (2nd Team) 2002...... Sophie Rosmalen (2nd Team) Jessica Miller (2nd Team) Annebet Beerman (3rd Team) 2006...... Ashley Pernicano (2nd Team) 2003...... Alexandra Kyser (1st Team) Floor Rijmpa (2nd Team) Sophie Rosmalen (2nd Team) 2004...... Veerle Goudswaard (1st Team) NFHCA West Region Annebet Beerman (2nd Team) Coach of the Year 2005...... Michelle Huynh-Ba (1st Team) 2002...... Michele Madison Christina Kirkaldy (2nd Team) Jill Lusher earned NFHCA All-America Third-Team honors in 1996 and was a Second-Team selection in 1997. In Mitchell & Ness Regional All-Star NFHCA All-Region addition, she received MSU’s George Alderton Female 1982...... Cathy Costello (West) 1985...... Kathy Cronkhite (2nd Team) Athlete of the Year honors in 1997. Barb Naylor (2nd Team) NFHCA Senior All-Star Beth Schmitt (2nd Team) 2002...... Julia Adams (South) 1987...... Kathy Cronkhite (2nd Team) 2003...... Alexandra Kyser (North) 1990...... Maggie Iezzi (1st Team) Sophie Rosmalen (North) Lisa Besser (2nd Team) 2004...... Annebet Beerman (North) 1991...... Maggie Iezzi (1st Team) Veerle Goudswaard (North) Lisa Besser (HM) 2005...... Christina Kirkaldy (North) ...... Sara Humpage (HM) Jessica Miller (North) 1992...... Sara Humpage (2nd Team) 2006...... Ashley Pernicano (North) Maria Ross (2nd Team) 1993...... Stephanie Hart (2nd Team) Terry Pacheco (2nd Team) 1994...... Terry Pacheco (2nd Team) NFHCA National Academic Team 1995...... Emma Fernandez (2nd Team) 1991...... Terri Keranen Rayna Hiscox (1st Team) 1992...... Terri Keranen Therese Lostroscio (2nd Team) 1994...... Diane Hartman Jill Lusher (1st Team) 1995...... Jill Lusher Terry Pacheco (1st Team) 1996...... Jill Lusher Melissa Pryor 1996...... Angela DiJames (2nd Team) Lauren Hess was a three-time member of the NFHCA Emma Fernandez (1st Team) National Academic Team. 1997...... Nicole Catanzaro Rayna Hiscox (1st Team) Jill Lusher Jill Lusher (1st Team) Melissa Pryor Terry Pacheco (2nd team) Jacqueline Scally 1997...... Rayna Hiscox (1st Team) 1998...... Cyndyann Albaugh Jill Lusher (1st Team) Nicole Catanzaro Deirdre McLinden (2nd Team) Melissa Pryor Melissa Pryor (1st Team) Jacqueline Scally 1998...... Deirdre McLinden (1st Team) Debbie White Melissa Pryor (1st Team) 2001...... Michelle Carstens Bridget Cooper (2nd Team) Lauren Hess 1999...... Marleen Tuip (1st Team) Judith van Haeringen Sanne van Nouhuys (1st Team) 2002...... Becky Bolen 2000...... Bridget Cooper (1st Team) Michelle Carstens 2001...... Bridget Cooper (1st Team) Kelly Collier Sophie Rosmalen (1st Team) Breanna Harpstead Maureen Halstead (2nd Team) Lauren Hess Annebet Beerman (2nd Team) Judith van Haeringen 2002...... Annebet Beerman (1st Team) 2003...... Breanna Harpstead Christina Kirkaldy (1st Team) Lauren Hess Alexandra Kyser was selected to the 2002 All-NCAA Final Megan Nimke Sophie Rosmalen (1st Team) Four Team. In addition, Kyser earned NFHCA All-America Cynthia Martin (2nd Team) First-Team honors in 2003. Stephanie Yuhasz J. van Haeringen (2nd Team)
26 Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey Honors and Awards
1999...... Marleen Tuip (1st Team) 2004...... Veerle Goudswaard Sanne van Nouhuys (1st Team) Breanna Harpstead 2000...... Bridget Cooper (2nd Team) Jessica Miller Adrienne Miroslaw (2nd Team) Megan Nimke 2001...... Bridget Cooper (1st Team) Michelle Ciliberti Sophie Rosmalen (1st Team) Kathryn Elenz-Martin Maureen Halstead (2nd Team) 2005...... Michelle Ciliberti J. van Haeringen (2nd Team) Breanna Harpstead 2002...... Annebet Beerman (1st Team) Jessica Miller Sophie Rosmalen (1st Team) Geraldine Raynor Christina Kirkaldy (2nd Team) Gwen Riley Cynthia Martin (2nd Team) Inge Kaars Sijpestijn J. van Haeringen (2nd Team) 2006...... Michelle Ciliberti 2003...... Alexandra Kyser (1st Team) Sarah Jones Sophie Rosmalen (1st Team) Meghan Magee Annebet Beerman (2nd Team) Megan Nimke Christina Kirkaldy (2nd Team) Geraldine Raynor Jessica Miller (2nd Team) Gwen Riley 2004...... Annebet Beerman (1st Team) Floor Rijpma Veerle Goudswaard (1st Team) Molly Ryser Bridget Cooper was named the 1998 Big Ten Freshman of Michelle Huynh-Ba (2nd Team) Elissa Unger the Year and was selected as the 2001 Big Ten Offensive Christina Kirkaldy (2nd Team) Anne-Sophie van Rijswijk Player of the Year. 2005...... Michelle Huynh-Ba* (1st Team) Stephanie Yuhasz Christina Kirkaldy (2nd Team) Jessica Miller (2nd Team) Inge Kaars Sijpestijn (2nd Team) NCAA All-Final Four Team 2006...... Ashley Pernicano (2nd Team) 2002...... Alexandra Kyser Floor Rijpma (2nd Team)
* unanimous selection All-Big Ten Big Ten Coach of the Year since 1982 1982...... Cathy Costello (1st Team) 2001...... Michele Madison Marie Herman (1st Team) 1983...... Jeanne Lawrence (1st Team) Big Ten Offensive Chris Ann Johnson (2nd Team) Player of the Year Ann Marie Whalen (2nd Team) 2001...... Bridget Cooper 1985...... Barb Naylor (1st Team) 1986...... Leslie King (1st Team) Big Ten Freshman of the Year Kathy Cronkhite (2nd Team) 1994...... Emma Fernandez Barb Naylor (2nd Team) 1998...... Bridget Cooper 1987...... Kathy Cronkhite (2nd Team) Leslie King (2nd Team) Annebet Beerman was a three-time All-Big Ten honoree and was named the co-Big Ten Tournament MVP in Beth Schmitt (2nd Team) Big Ten Tournament MVP 2002. 1988...... Betsy Craig (2nd Team) 2002...... Annebet Beerman 1992...... Sharon Hill (2nd Team) Christina Kirkaldy Sara Humpage (2nd Team) 2003...... Alexandra Kyser Maria Ross (2nd Team) 1993...... Terry Pacheco (2nd Team) Big Ten All-Tournament Team 1994...... Terry Pacheco (2nd Team) 1997...... Jill Lusher 1995...... Rayna Hiscox (2nd Team) Melissa Pryor Jill Lusher (2nd Team) 1998...... Melissa Pryor Terry Pacheco (2nd Team) 2001...... Cynthia Martin 1996...... Angela DiJames (2nd Team) Sophie Rosmalen Rayna Hiscox (2nd Team) 2002...... Annebet Beerman Jill Lusher (1st Team) Christina Kirkaldy 1997...... Rayna Hiscox (2nd Team) 2003...... Christina Kirkaldy Jill Lusher (2nd Team) Alexandra Kyser Deirdre McLinden (2nd Team) Jessica Miller Melissa Pryor (2nd Team) 2004...... Michelle Huynh-Ba 1998...... Deirdre McLinden (1st Team) Marleen Tuip earned NFHCA All-America Third-Team Jessica Miller Melissa Pryor (1st Team) honors in 1999, in addition to being a two-time All-Big Ten 2005...... Christina Kirkaldy Sanne van Nouhuys (2nd Team) honoree (second team in 1998 and fi rst team in 1999). 2006...... Gwen Riley Marleen Tuip (2nd Team) Amy Schneider
Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 27 Honors and Awards 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
Big Ten Sportsmanship Award 1994...... Sara Beilein Presented annually by the Big Ten Conference for each sport Diane Hartman based on sportsmanship and community service. 1995...... Jill Lusher 2003...... Lauren Hess 1996...... Jill Lusher 2004...... Michelle Carstens Melissa Pryor 2005...... Breanna Harpstead 1997...... Nicole Catanzaro 2006...... Amy Schneider Beth George Jill Lusher Big Ten Player of the Week Melissa Pryor 1998...... Cyndyann Albaugh 1987...... Coleen Kelly (10/6) Nicole Catanzaro 1988...... Carey Grealy (9/13) Amy Ortwein 1996...... Jill Lusher, Def. (9/24) Melissa Pryor 1997...... Rayna Hiscox, Off. (9/8) Jacqueline Scally Melissa Pryor, Def. (9/22) Debbie White Jill Lusher, Off. (10/7) 1999...... Cyndyann Albaugh 1998...... Bridget Cooper, Off. (9/8) Nicole Catanzaro Bridget Cooper, Off. (10/6) Adrienne Miroslaw Deirdre McLinden, Def. (10/13) Goalkeeper Christina Kirkaldy was selected as the 2002 Lisa Mitchell 1999...... Debbie White, Def. (8/31) Rookie of the Year by womensfi eldhockey.com. Jacqueline Scally Marleen Tuip, Off. (10/12) Jessica Wheeler 2000...... Mireille Evans, Def. (10/13) Debbie White Mireille Evans, Def. (10/20) 2000...... Mireille Evans 2001...... Bridget Cooper, Off. (8/27) Adrienne Miroslaw Lauren Hess, Def. (8/27) Lisa Mitchell J. van Haeringen, Off. (10/1) Debbie White Annebet Beerman, Off. (10/22) 2001...... Lauren Hess Bridget Cooper, Off. (10/29) Lisa Mitchell 2002...... Annebet Beerman, Off. (9/2) 2002...... Julia Adams Christina Kirkaldy, Def. (9/23) Annebet Beerman Christina Kirkaldy, Def. (9/30) Michelle Carstens Michelle Carstens, Off. (10/14) Lauren Hess 2003...... Christina Kirkaldy, Def. (9/1) Cynthia Martin Alexandra Kyser, Off. (9/15) Judith van Haeringen Veerle Goudswaard, Off. (10/6) 2003...... Becky Bolen Christina Kirkaldy, Def. (10/6) Michelle Carstens Annebet Beerman, Off. (11/3) Breanna Harpstead Christina Kirkaldy, Def. (11/3) Maggie Iezzi was a two-time All-Midwest Collegiate Field Lauren Hess Hockey Conference honoree. 2004...... Christina Kirkaldy, Def. (8/30) Stephanie Yuhasz Christina Kirkaldy, Def. (9/27) 2004...... Becky Bolen Veerle Goudswaard, Off. (10/4) Weekly Honor Roll Michelle Carstens Veerle Goudswaard, Off. (10/25) 2004...... Christina Kirkaldy (8/30) Veerle Goudswaard 2005...... Inge Kaars Sijpestijn, Off. (10/24) Veerle Goudswaard (9/14) Brenna Harpstead Christina Kirkaldy, Def. (11/1) Veerle Goudswaard (10/25) Jessica Miller 2006 Stephanie Yuhasz (10/23) Veerle Goudswaard (11/15) Megan Nimke 2006...... Stephanie Yuhasz (10/23) Ashley Pernicano WomensFieldHockey.com 2005...... Becky Bolen Rookie of the Year CoSIDA Academic All-District IV Breanna Harpstead Michelle Huynh-Ba 2002...... Christina Kirkaldy 1997...... Melissa Pryor (2nd Team) Jessica Miller 1998...... Melissa Pryor (1st Team) WomensFieldHockey.com Megan Nimke Rookie of the Week 2006...... Becky Bolen Academic All-Big Ten Michelle Ciliberti 2002...... Christina Kirkaldy (9/30) From 1986-88/1992-present Kristin Dunn Michelle Huynh-Ba (10/27) 1986...... Kathy Cronkhite Megan Nimke Christina Kirkaldy (11/11) 1988...... Vicki Hodge Ashley Pernicano Christina Kirkaldy (11/18) Susan Roberts Geraldine Raynor 1992...... Terri Keranen Gwen Riley Taffy Lowery Charlotte van der Laag Maria Ross Stephanie Yuhasz 1993...... Sara Beilein Terri Keranen Maria Ross WomensFieldHockey.com
28 Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey Honors and Awards
Academic All-Big Ten At-Large Most Valuable Player Rookie of the Year From 1989-92 1977...... Karen Santoni 1993...... Terry Pacheco 1990...... Lisa Besser 1978...... Nancy Babcock 1994...... Jill Lusher Vicki Hodge 1979...... Doreen Roudebush 1995...... Melissa Pryor Tammy Lanza 1980...... Donna Cseke 1996...... Nicole Catanzaro Susan Roberts 1981...... Barb Shannon 1997...... Sofi e Frankenhuis Kate Whitmore 1982...... Cathy Costello 1998...... Sanne van Nouhuys 1991...... Debbie Hochheiser 1983...... Jeanne Lawerence 1999...... Mireille Evans Becky Johnson 1984...... Chris Ann Johnson 2000...... Alexandra Kyser Tammy Lanza 1985...... Leslie King 2001...... Judith van Haeringen Kate Whitmore 1986...... Carey Grealy 2002...... Christina Kirkaldy Wendy Wilson 1987...... Beth Schmitt 2003...... Veerle Goudswaard 1992...... Mel Anderson 1988...... Coleen Kelly 2004...... Amy Schneider Heather Blanton 1989...... Lisa Besser 2005...... Inge Kaars Sijpestijn Debbie Hochheiser 1990...... Maggie Iezzi 2006...... Sarah Jones Terri Keranen 1991...... Maggie Iezzi Tammy Lanza 1992...... Sara Humpage Most Improved Player Kara More 1993...... Sara Beilein 2004...... Michelle Huynh-Ba Maria Ross 1994...... Sara Beilein 2005...... Maggie Giddens 1995...... Terry Pacheco 2006...... Geraldine Raynor All-Midwest Collegiate Field Christina Ruskey Hockey Conference 1996...... Angela DiJames Offensive Player of the Year 1997...... Melissa Pryor 1989...... Lisa Besser (2nd Team) 1998...... Melissa Pryor 1993...... Stephanie Hart Maggie Iezzi (2nd Team) 1999...... Mireille Evans 1994...... Terry Pacheco 1990...... Lisa Besser (2nd Team 2000...... Debbie White 1995...... Rayna Hiscox Maggie Iezzi (2nd Team) 2001...... Bridget Cooper 1996...... Rayna Hiscox 1991...... Maggie Iezzi (1st Team) 2002...... Cynthia Martin 1997...... Rayna Hiscox 2003...... Alexandra Kyser 1998...... Marleen Tuip Academic All-MCFHC Sophie Rosmalen 1999...... Sanne van Nouhuys 1989...... Lisa Besser 2004...... Veerle Goudswaard 2000...... Bridget Cooper Debbie Hochheiser 2005...... Christina Kirkaldy 2001...... Maureen Halstead Vicki Hodge 2006...... Ashley Pernicano Sophie Rosmalen Tammy Lanza 2002...... Annebet Beerman Kate Whitmore Spirit Award 2003...... Annebet Beerman 1990...... Lisa Besser 2004...... Annebet Beerman 1979...... Marie Herman Becky Johnson 2005...... Michelle Huynh-Ba 1980...... Ann Marie Walen Tammy Lanza 2006...... Floor Rijmpa 1981...... Barb White Kate Whitmore 1982...... Laurie Vella Wendy Wilson Defensive Player of the Year 1983...... Cathy Baumann 1991...... Terry Keranen 1984...... Leslie King 1993...... Christina Ruskey Diane Hartman 1985...... Leslie King 1994...... Heide Ulrich Debbie Hochheiser 1986...... Beth Schmitt 1995...... Jill Lusher Becky Johnson 1987...... Susan Roberts 1996...... Jill Lusher Tammy Lanza 1988...... Robin Morrison 1997...... Deirdre McLinden Maria Ross 1989...... Maggie Iezzi 1998...... Deirdre McLinden 1990...... Debbie Hochheiser 1999...... Adrienne Miroslaw MCFHC Player of the Week 1991...... Debbie Hochheiser 2000...... Adrienne Miroslaw 1989...... Brigid Kiley (Oct. 10) 1992...... Diane Hartman 2001...... Alexandra Kyser Carey Grealy (Oct. 31) 1993...... Diane Hartman 2002...... Judith van Haeringen Susan Roberts (Nov. 7) 1994...... Therese Lostroscio 2003...... Christina Kirkaldy 1995...... Ann Berberich 2004...... Jessica Miller 1996...... Jennifer Darga 2005...... Breanna Harpstead 1997...... Jennifer Darga 2006...... Amy Schnedier 1998...... Deirdre McLinden 1999...... Nicole Sidebottom 2000...... Mara Mabley 2001...... Mara Mabley 2002...... Theresa Pusateri 2003...... Lauren Hess 2004...... Michelle Carstens Becky Bolen 2005...... Becky Bolen 2006...... Kathryn Elenz-Martin
Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 29 Honors and Awards/Coaches and Opponent Records 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
All-Time Opponent Records Major MSU Athletic Awards OPPONENT ...... W ...... L ...... T OPPONENT ...... W ...... L ...... T George Alderton Adrian ...... 4 ...... 0 ...... 0 North Carolina ...... 0 ...... 4 ...... 0 Albion ...... 6 ...... 0 ...... 0 Northern Illinois ...... 1 ...... 6 ...... 0 Female Athlete of the Year American ...... 1 ...... 2 ...... 1 Northern Michigan ...... 5 ...... 3 ...... 0 Presented annually to the top female athlete at MSU. Ann Arbor Hockey ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 0 Northeastern ...... 3 ...... 1 ...... 0 1997...... Jill Lusher Appalachian State ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 0 Northwestern ...... 15 ...... 33 ...... 0 Ball State ...... 7 ...... 11 ...... 2 Notre Dame ...... 5 ...... 0 ...... 1 Boston College ...... 3 ...... 0 ...... 1 Ohio ...... 8 ...... 1 ...... 0 Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor Boston University ...... 0 ...... 1 ...... 0 Ohio State ...... 14 ...... 32 ...... 3 Presented to a male and female at each conference in- Bowling Green ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 1 Old Dominion ...... 1 ...... 1 ...... 0 stitutional for outstanding achievement in academics and Brown ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 0 Olivet ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 0 athletics. Bucknell ...... 2 ...... 0 ...... 0 Pacifi c ...... 5 ...... 1 ...... 0 1997...... Melissa Pryor California ...... 1 ...... 2 ...... 1 Penn State ...... 7 ...... 22 ...... 0 Calvin ...... 5 ...... 0 ...... 0 Princeton ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 0 2004...... Veerle Goudswaard Central Michigan ...... 36 ...... 13 ...... 4 Providence ...... 3 ...... 2 ...... 0 Connecticut ...... 0 ...... 6 ...... 0 Purdue ...... 2 ...... 15 ...... 3 Chester Brewer Leadership Award Cornell ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 0 Rhode Island ...... 0 ...... 1 ...... 0 Awarded to a graduating senior for distinguished performance Davis and Elkins ...... 0 ...... 3 ...... 0 Richmond ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 0 Dayton ...... 0 ...... 1 ...... 1 Rider ...... 1 ...... 1 ...... 0 in athletics and scholarship and for possessing a high degree Delaware ...... 2 ...... 1 ...... 0 Rutgers ...... 4 ...... 3 ...... 1 of leadership. Duke ...... 2 ...... 4 ...... 0 Sacred Heart ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 0 1999...... Melissa Pryor Earlham ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 0 San Jose State ...... 0 ...... 1 ...... 0 Eastern Illinois ...... 1 ...... 1 ...... 0 Southern Illinois ...... 3 ...... 0 ...... 0 Dr. James Feurig Eastern Kentucky ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 0 Southwest Missouri St...... 3 ...... 4 ...... 0 Achievement & Service Award Eastern Michigan ...... 13 ...... 1 ...... 1 Springfi eld ...... 0 ...... 2 ...... 0 Georgetown ...... 0 ...... 1 ...... 0 Stanford ...... 5 ...... 2 ...... 0 Presented to a graduating senior for athletic and academic Grand Valley State ...... 3 ...... 0 ...... 0 St. Joseph’s ...... 2 ...... 0 ...... 0 success and for demonstrating involvement in school/campus Harvard ...... 2 ...... 0 ...... 0 St. Louis ...... 6 ...... 0 ...... 1 activities as well as community activities. Hofstra ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 0 Syracuse ...... 2 ...... 3 ...... 0 1999...... Melissa Pryor Hope ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 0 Taylor ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 1 Illinois State ...... 2 ...... 0 ...... 1 Temple ...... 2 ...... 2 ...... 0 2001...... Debbie White Indiana ...... 11 ...... 2 ...... 0 Toledo ...... 8 ...... 4 ...... 0 Iowa ...... 8 ...... 41 ...... 1 Towson State ...... 2 ...... 1 ...... 0 MSU Freshman Female James Madison ...... 3 ...... 1 ...... 1 Trenton State ...... 0 ...... 1 ...... 0 Athlete of the Year Kalamazoo ...... 3 ...... 0 ...... 0 Ursinus ...... 1 ...... 2 ...... 0 Kent State ...... 17 ...... 6 ...... 1 Villanova ...... 1 ...... 1 ...... 0 Formerly presented to the MSU freshman athlete who dem- Lafayette ...... 0 ...... 1 ...... 0 Virginia ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 0 onstrated both academic and athletic achievement. LaSalle ...... 0 ...... 1 ...... 0 Virginia Commonwealth ...... 1 ...... 1 ...... 0 1982...... Chris Ann Johnson Lehigh ...... 0 ...... 0 ...... 1 Wake Forest ...... 1 ...... 6 ...... 0 Lock Haven ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 0 Waterloo (Can.) ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 0 Gwen Norrell Hall of Fame Award Louisville ...... 5 ...... 1 ...... 0 Wayne State ...... 3 ...... 0 ...... 1 Maine ...... 2 ...... 1 ...... 0 West Chester ...... 0 ...... 1 ...... 0 Presented to the graduating senior with the highest cumula- Maryland ...... 0 ...... 4 ...... 0 Western Michigan ...... 8 ...... 4 ...... 5 tive grade-point average. Massachusetts ...... 2 ...... 2 ...... 0 William and Mary ...... 2 ...... 0 ...... 1 1984...... Ann Marie Whalen Miami (Ohio) ...... 9 ...... 4 ...... 1 Wisconsin ...... 2 ...... 0 ...... 0 Michigan ...... 22 ...... 32 ...... 7 Yale ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 0 Nell Jackson Oustanding Minnesota ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 0 York ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 0 New Hampshire ...... 2 ...... 0 ...... 0 TOTAL ...... 321 ... 304 .... 42 Alumna Award Presented to an MSU letterwiner of at least fi ve years for collegiate athletic achievement as well as professional ac- complishments, contributions to professional organizations and charitable and civic activities. 1988...... Shirley Cook (’58) 1990...... Marcia Tiesinga (’60) 1991...... Polly Ayers (’74) Diane Samnoa Nancy Reed Rich Martha Michele Rolf Ulibarri Kajornsin Kimball Ludwig Madison Van de Kerkhof Champions in the Classroom Award Program set up by MSU and Auto Owners Insurance aimed at All-Time Coaching Records recognizing the importance of reading and academic achieve- Coach...... Seasons ...... Won ...... Loss ...... Tie ...... Pct...... Best Year ment among student athletes and the community youth. Mikki Baile ...... 1972-74 (3) ...... 14 ...... 4 ...... 8 ...... 692 ...... 8-2-1 (‘74) 2000...... Debbie White Diane Ulibarri ...... 1975-76 (2) ...... 18 ...... 4 ...... 1 ...... 804 ...... 10-3-0 (‘76) Samnoa Kajornsin ...... 1977-79 (3) ...... 39 ...... 15 ...... 8 ...... 694 ...... 17-8-2 (‘79) Nancy Reed ...... 1980-81 (2) ...... 24 ...... 17 ...... 2 ...... 581 ...... 12-7-2 (‘81) Rich Kimball ...... 1982-88 (7) ...... 43 ...... 79 ...... 16 ...... 370 ...... 9-8-5 (‘87) Martha Ludwig ...... 1989-92 (4) ...... 20 ...... 57 ...... 5 ...... 274 ...... 6-12-2 (‘89) Michele Madison ...... 1993-05 (13) ...... 155 ...... 116 ...... 2 ...... 572 ...... 23-3-0 (‘02) Rolf van de Kerkhof ...... 2006-present ...... 8 ...... 12 ...... 0 ...... 400 ...... 8-12-0 (‘06)
30 Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey Record Book
Nance Lyons Julia Adams Jenny Sanders Barb Naylor Sara Humpage Cathy Costello
Career Records Single-Season Records Goalie Career Records Points (since 1977) Points (since 1977) Saves Pct. (since 1983) Name (Years) ...... Points (G-A) Name (Year) ...... Points (G-A) Name (Years) ...... Svs/SOG ....Pct. 1. Annebet Beerman (2001-04) ...... 154 (61-32) 1. Veerle Goudswaard (2004) ...... 69 (33-3) 1. Barb Naylor (1982-83/85-86) ...... 608/688 ...... 884 2. Nance Lyons (1975-78) ...... 150 (75-na) 2. Nance Lyons (1977) ...... 60 (30-na) 2. Karen Savar (1984-87) ...... 333/392 ...... 849 3. Rayna Hiscox (1994-97) ...... 128 (47-34) 3. Nance Lyons (1978) ...... 56 (28-na) 3. Kathy Murphy (1981-84) ...... 258/308 ...... 838 4. Veerle Goudswaard (2003-04) ...... 115 (51-13) 4. Annabet Beerman (2002)...... 50 (22-8) 4. Susan Roberts (1987-89)...... 382/460 ...... 830 5. Ann Marie Whalen (1980-83) ...... 102 (43-16) 5. Rayna Hiscox (1996) ...... 48 (17-14) 5. Sara Humpage (1989-92) ...... 635/771 ...... 824 6. Bridget Cooper (1998-2001) ...... 97 (43-11) 6. Veerle Goudswaard (2003) ...... 46 (18-10) 6. Tricia Gann (1993-96) ...... 359/448 ...... 801 7. Jill Lusher (1994-97) ...... 84 (32-20) 7. Alexandra Kyser (2003) ...... 43 (17-9) 7. Becky Johnson (1988-91) ...... 198/249 ...... 795 8. Rayna Hiscox (1997) ...... 41 (17-7) Goals (since 1974) 9. Annebet Beerman (2003)...... 39 (15-9) Saves (since 1979) Name (Years) ...... No. 10. Annebet Beerman (2004)...... 37 (15-7) Name (Years) ...... No. 1. Nance Lyons (1975-78) ...... 75 Ann Marie Whalen (1980) ...... 37 (17-3) 1. Sara Humpage (1989-92) ...... 635 2. Annebet Beerman (2001-04) ...... 61 Goals (since 1974) 2. Barb Naylor (1982-83/85-86) ...... 616 3. Veerle Goudswaard (2003-04) ...... 51 Name (Year) ...... No. 3. Cathy Costello (1979-82) ...... 600 4. Rayna Hiscox (1994-97) ...... 47 1. Veerle Goudswaard (2004) ...... 33 4. Christina Kirkaldy (2002-2005) ...... 383 5. Ann Marie Whalen (1980-83) ...... 43 2. Nance Lyons (1977) ...... 30 5. Susan Roberts (1987-89)...... 382 Bridget Cooper (1998-2001) ...... 43 3. Nance Lyons (1978) ...... 26 6. Tricia Gann (1993-96) ...... 359 7. Michelle Huynh-Ba (2002-2005) ...... 33 4. Annebet Beerman (2002)...... 22 7. Karen Savar (1984-87) ...... 333 8. Jill Lusher (1994-97) ...... 32 5. Nance Lyons (1976) ...... 19 8. Kathy Murphy (1981-84) ...... 260 Tarena Smith (1979-82) ...... 30 6. Veerle Goudswaard (2003) ...... 18 9. Therese Lostroscio (1993-95) ...... 201 10. Alexandra Kyser (2001-03) ...... 29 7. Alexandra Kyser (2003) ...... 17 10. Beth George (1995-97) ...... 199 Rayna Hiscox (1997) ...... 17 Assists (since 1980) Rayna Hiscox (1996) ...... 17 Goalie Single-Season Records Name (Years) ...... No. Ann Marie Whalen (1980) ...... 17 Saves Pct. (since ‘83) Sandy Hudson (1975) ...... 17 1. Julia Adams (1999-2002) ...... 35 Name (Year) ...... Svs/SOG ....Pct. 2. Rayna Hiscox (1994-97) ...... 34 1. Cathy Costello (1981) ...... 229/252 ...... 909 3. Jenny Sanders (1999-2002) ...... 33 Assists (since 1980) 2. Barb Naylor (1985)...... 196/217 ...... 903 4. Annebet Beerman (2001-04) ...... 32 Name (Year) ...... No. 3. Karen Savar (1987)...... 154/175 ...... 890 5. Jessica Miller (2002-2005) ...... 30 1. Jenny Sanders (2002)...... 20 4. Barb Naylor (1983)...... 200/226 ...... 885 Sarah Wilson (1994-97) ...... 26 2. Julia Adams (2002) ...... 18 5. Karen Savar (1984)...... 131/151 ...... 868 7. Breanna Harpstead (2002-2005) ...... 24 3. Jessica Miller (2004) ...... 15 Kathy Murphy (1983) ...... 118/136 ...... 868 8. Judith van Haeringen (2001-02) ...... 23 Judith van Haeringen (2002)...... 15 7. Barb Naylor (1986)...... 212/245 ...... 865 Marleen Tuip (1998-99)...... 23 5. Marleen Tuip (1998) ...... 14 8. Karen Henry (1987) ...... 64/75 ...... 853 10. Jill Lusher (1994-97) ...... 20 Rayna Hiscox (1996) ...... 14 9. Christina Kirkaldy (2002) ...... 109/130 ...... 838 7. Sarah Wilson (1997) ...... 13 Sara Humpage (1989) ...... 57/68 ...... 838 Sarah Wilson (1996) ...... 13 9. Rayna Hiscox (1995) ...... 12 Saves (since 1979) 10. Sofi e Frankenhuis (1997)...... 11 Name (Year) ...... No. Breanna Harpstead (2004) ...... 11 1. Cathy Costello (1981) ...... 219 2. Barb Naylor (1986)...... 212 3. Susan Roberts (1988) ...... 208 4. Sara Humpage (1992) ...... 206 5. Sara Humpage (1991) ...... 201 6. Barb Naylor (1983)...... 200 7. Barb Naylor (1985)...... 196 8. Sara Humpage (1990) ...... 171 9. Susan Roberts (1989) ...... 168 10. Therese Lostroscio (1995) ...... 155
NOTE: Records based on available statistics. Parentheses after years played indicates the number of years statistics were available. Current players are indicated in bold.
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Single-Game Records Miscellaneous Team Records
Goals...... No. vs. Opponent ...... Date 1. Sandy Hudson ...... 8 vs. Taylor ...... 10/7/75 Most Wins, Season -- 23 (2002) 2. Nance Lyons ...... 7 vs. Grand Valley State ...... 10/5/78 3. Jill Lusher ...... 6 vs. Saint Louis ...... 10/3/97 Fewest Wins, Season -- 2 (1973) Nance Lyons ...... 6 vs. Eastern Michigan ...... 11/4/77 Nance Lyons ...... 6 vs. Grand Valley State ...... 10/4/77 Most Losses, Season -- 17 (1990) 6. Deb Robson ...... 5 vs. Kalamazoo ...... 10/5/79 Nance Lyons ...... 5 vs. Albion ...... 10/27/77 8. Veerle Goudswaard ...... 4 vs. Central Michigan ...... 10/5/04 Fewest Losses, Season -- 1 (1972, 1973 and Tarena Smith ...... 4 vs. Eastern Michigan ...... 10/13/81 1975) Jennie Klepinger ...... 4 vs. Kalamazoo ...... 10/5/79 Nance Lyons ...... 4 vs. Calvin ...... 10/12/78 Most Ties, Season -- 5 (1987)
Assists ...... No. vs. Opponent ...... Date Most Shutouts, Season -- 10 (2002) 1. Heide Ulrich ...... 4 vs. Rutgers ...... 9/2/95 2. Judith van Haeringen ...... 3 vs. Pacifi c ...... 9/7/02 Consecutive Wins -- 13 games Jenny Sanders ...... 3 vs. Rutgers ...... 9/15/02 (Sept. 6, 2002 to Nov. 17, 2002) Judith van Haeringen ...... 3 vs. Indiana ...... 10/12/02 Marleen Tuip ...... 3 vs. Iowa ...... 10/30/98 Consecutive Losses -- 8 games, twice Sanne van Nouhuys ...... 3 vs. Miami (Ohio) ...... 9/27/98 (Sept. 16-Oct. 6, 1989 and Sept. 11-27, 1992) Marleen Tuip ...... 3 vs. Louisville ...... 9/26/98 Marleen Tuip ...... 3 vs. Saint Louis ...... 9/5/98 Most Goals, Game -- 17 (at Taylor, Oct. 7, 1975) Rayna Hiscox ...... 3 vs. Saint Louis ...... 10/3/97 Sarah Wilson ...... 3 vs. Saint Louis ...... 10/3/97 Fewest Goals, Game -- 0, 173 times Rayna Hiscox ...... 3 vs. Northwestern ...... 11/3/96 (Most recent: Sept. 16, 2006 vs. Wake Forest) Sarah Wilson ...... 3 vs. Northwestern ...... 11/3/96 Jill Lusher ...... 3 vs. New Hampshire ...... 10/5/96 Rayna Hiscox ...... 3 vs. Ball State ...... 9/22/96 Heide Ulrich ...... 3 vs. Kent ...... 10/18/95 Rayna Hiscox ...... 3 vs. Rutgers ...... 9/2/95 Hat Tricks Marie Herman ...... 3 vs. Western Michigan ...... 11/3/79 SEASON ...... No...... Year Points ...... No. (Goals-Assists) vs. Opp...... Date Nance Lyons ...... 5 ...... 1979 1. Sandy Hudson ...... 16 (8-na) vs. Taylor ...... 10/7/75 Veerle Goudswaard ...... 3 ...... 2004 2. Nance Lyons ...... 14 (7-na) vs. Grand Valley St...... 10/5/78 3. Jill Lusher ...... 12 (6-0) vs. Saint Louis ...... 10/3/97 Nance Lyons ...... 3 ...... 1978 Nance Lyons ...... 12 (6-na) vs. Eastern Mich...... 11/4/77 Sandy Hudson ...... 3 ...... 1975 Nance Lyons ...... 12 (6-na) vs. Grand Valley St...... 10/4/77 Marleen Tuip ...... 2 ...... 1999 6. Deb Robson ...... 10 (5-0) vs. Kalamazoo ...... 10/15/79 Jill Lusher ...... 2 ...... 1995 Nance Lyons ...... 10 (5-na) vs. Albion ...... 10/27/77 Julie Johnson ...... 2 ...... 1979 Karen Miller ...... 2 ...... 1975 Annebet Beerman ...... 2 ...... 2003
CAREER ...... No...... Years Nance Lyons ...... 8 ...... 1975-78 Sandy Hudson ...... 5 ...... 1974-75 Annebet Beerman ...... 3 ...... 2001-04 Veerle Goudswaard ...... 3 ...... 2003-04 Jill Lusher ...... 3 ...... 1994-97 Julie Johnson ...... 3 ...... 1977-80
Heide Ulrich (above) holds the school record for assists in a game with four against Rutgers on Sept. 2, 1995.
Judith van Haeringen (right) picked up three assists in a game, twice, during her career (Sept. 7, 2002 vs. Pacifi c and Oct. 12, 2002 vs. Indiana).
Nance Lyons (far right) scored eight hat tricks during her career, including fi ve during the 1979 season.
32 Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey Year-By-Year Results/MSU All-Time In Postseason
Year-by-Year Results ...... Overall ...... Big Ten/MCFHC * ...... Overall ...... Big Ten/MCFHC * Year ...... W ...... L ...... T ...... W ...... L ...... T...... Finish Year ...... W ...... L ...... T ...... W ...... L ...... T...... Finish 1972...... 4 ...... 1 ...... 3 1993...... 6 ...... 13 ...... 0 ...... 0...... 10 ...... 0 ...... 6th/6 1973...... 2 ...... 1 ...... 4 1994...... 4 ...... 14 ...... 2 ...... 0...... 10 ...... 0 ...... 6th/6 1974...... 8 ...... 2 ...... 1 1995...... 8 ...... 12 ...... 0 ...... 1...... 9 ...... 0 ...... 6th/6 1975...... 8 ...... 1 ...... 1 1996...... 12 ...... 9 ...... 0 ...... 3...... 7 ...... 0 ...... T-4th/6 1976...... 10 ...... 3 ...... 0 1997...... 11 ...... 10 ...... 0 ...... 3...... 7 ...... 0 ...... T-5th/6 1977...... 9 ...... 3 ...... 3 1998...... 8 ...... 12 ...... 0 ...... 4...... 6 ...... 0 ...... T-4th/6 1978...... 13 ...... 4 ...... 3 1999...... 9 ...... 11 ...... 0 ...... 2...... 8 ...... 0 ...... 5th/6 1979...... 17 ...... 8 ...... 2 2000...... 11 ...... 9 ...... 0 ...... 2...... 4 ...... 0 ...... T-5th/7 1980...... 12 ...... 10 ...... 0 2001...... 16 ...... 6 ...... 0 ...... 5...... 1 ...... 0 ...... T-1st/7 1981...... 12 ...... 7 ...... 2 ...... 2...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 5th/8 2002...... 23 ...... 3 ...... 0 ...... 5...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 2nd/7 1982...... 6 ...... 12 ...... 0 ...... 0...... 5 ...... 0 ...... 6th/6 2003...... 17 ...... 5 ...... 0 ...... 5...... 1 ...... 0 ...... T-1st/7 1983...... 8 ...... 12 ...... 1 ...... 2...... 8 ...... 0 ...... T-5th/6 2004...... 18 ...... 4 ...... 0 ...... 5...... 1 ...... 0 ...... T-1st/7 1984...... 3 ...... 13 ...... 3 ...... 1...... 8 ...... 1 ...... T-5th/6 2005...... 12 ...... 8 ...... 0 ...... 2...... 4 ...... 0 ...... 6th/7 1985...... 4 ...... 12 ...... 3 ...... 1...... 7 ...... 2 ...... 5th/6 2006...... 8 ...... 12 ...... 0 ...... 1...... 5 ...... 0 ...... T-6th/7 1986...... 9 ...... 9 ...... 2 ...... 3...... 5 ...... 2 ...... 4th/6 Total .....313 .....292 ...... 42 ...... 54 ..... 147 ...... 11 1987...... 9 ...... 8 ...... 5 ...... 2...... 5 ...... 3 ...... 4th/6 1988...... 4 ...... 13 ...... 2 ...... 1...... 6 ...... 1 ...... T-4th/5 1989...... 6 ...... 12 ...... 2 ...... 3...... 7 ...... 0 ...... T-4th/6 1990...... 3 ...... 17 ...... 2 ...... 0...... 9 ...... 1 ...... 6th/6 * NOTE: The Big Ten Conference sanctioned fi eld hockey from 1981-88 and again in 1992. 1991...... 5 ...... 14 ...... 1 ...... 0...... 9 ...... 1 ...... 6th/6 MSU competed in the Midwest Collegiate Field Hockey Conference from 1989-91. 1992...... 6 ...... 14 ...... 0 ...... 2...... 8 ...... 0 ...... 6th/6
All-Time Postseason Results Big Ten Tournament NCAA Tournament 1994 2002 • Champion 2001 • Second Round 2003 • Second Round Nov. 4 • Columbus, Ohio Nov. 8-10 • Columbus, Ohio Nov. 10-11 • Ann Arbor, Mich. Nov. 15-16 • East Lansing, Mich. Iowa 3, MSU 2 MSU 3, Indiana 0 MSU 3, Kent State 1 MSU 2, Louisville 0 MSU 3, Penn State 2 Michigan 2, MSU 0 Michigan 2, MSU 1 1995 MSU 3, Michigan 0 Nov. 3 • University Park, Pa. 2002 • Final Four 2004 • Final Four Northwestern 4, MSU 3 2003 • Champion Nov. 16-17 • Cambridge, Mass. Nov. 13-14 • Ann Arbor, Mich. Nov. 7-9 • State College, Pa. MSU 4, Harvard 3 MSU 4, Boston College 0 1996 MSU 3, Indiana 1 MSU 2, Northeastern 1 (PS) MSU 3, Michigan 2 Nov. 8 • Evanston, Ill. MSU 3, Ohio State 0 Nov. 22 • Louisville, Ky. Nov. 19 • Winston-Salem, N.C. Northwestern 1, MSU 0 MSU 5, Penn State 3 Wake Forest 3, MSU 0 Duke 5, MSU 2
1997 2004 Nov. 7-8 • Iowa City, Iowa Nov. 5-6 • Evanston, Ill. MSU 3, Iowa 1 MSU 2, Indiana 1 Penn State 2, MSU 1 Iowa 1, MSU 0 (OT)
1998 2005 Nov. 6 • East Lansing, Mich. Nov. 4 • Iowa City, Iowa Iowa 3, MSU 1 Ohio State 1, MSU 0
1999 2006 Nov. 5 • Columbus, Ohio Nov. 3-4 • Ann Arbor, Mich. Ohio State 1, MSU 0 MSU 3, Indiana 1 Penn State 2, MSU 1 (OT)
2000 Nov. 3 • Ann Arbor, Mich. Iowa 2, MSU 0 AIAW Tournament 1979 2001 Nov. 28-29 • Princeton, N.J. Nov. 3 • Evanston, Ill. UMass 3, MSU 2 Iowa 3, MSU 2 (2OT) San Jose State 3, MSU 0 The 2003 squad advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight in addition to winning the Big Ten Tournament and regular-season title.
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1972 1976 4-1-3 Overall 10-3 Overall Coach - Mikki Baile Coach - Diane Ulibarri Date Score Opponent Date Score Opponent L 1-2 Central Michigan 10/1 W 2-0 Northern Michigan W 2-1 Adrian 10/7 W 5-0 Calvin T 1-1 Michigan 10/9 L 1-2 Central Michigan W 3-0 Kalamazoo 10/14 L 1-2 Western Michigan T 0-0 Western Michigan 10/15 W 3-1 Ohio State # W 1-0 Eastern Michigan 10/16 W 2-1 Purdue # W 1-0 Wayne State 10/16 W 2-1 Indiana # T 1-1 Bowling Green 10/19 W 4-0 Eastern Michigan 10/23 W 5-0 Eastern Illinois % 10/23 W 2-0 Illinois State % 1973 10/25 W 4-0 Michigan 2-1-4 Overall 11/2 W 1-1 Central Michigan * Coach - Mikki Baile 11/5 L 0-1 Northern Michigan @ Date Score Opponent 10/9 W 4-0 Adrian # Big Ten Invitational at Bloomington, Ind. 1979 team 10/18 T 1-1 Wayne State % played at Kalamazoo 10/23 T 0-0 Eastern Michigan * won on penetration time 10/25 L 0-2 Central Michigan @ SMAIAW Tournament at Adrian 10/27 T 0-0 Taylor (Ind.) 1979 10/17 W 2-0 Northwestern % 11/1 T 1-1 Western Michigan 17-8-2 Overall 10/17 W 2-1 2OT Minnesota % 11/6 W 3-0 Michigan 1977 Coach - Samnao Kajornsin 10/18 L 0-1 Iowa % 10/21 W 3-0 Calvin 9-3-3 Overall Date Score Opponent 10/28 W 2-1 OT Western Michigan Coach - Samnoa Kajornsin 9/22 W 3-2 Albion 10/29 L 0-4 Central Michigan 1974 Date Score Opponent 9/29 W 2-0 Southern Illinois # 10/31 W 2-0 Western Michigan @ 8-2-1 Overall 10/4 W 10-0 Grand Valley State 9/29 T 0-0 Illinois State # 11/1 W 2-1 2OT Central Michigan @ Coach - Mikki Baile 10/6 W 6-0 Calvin 9/30 W 2-0 Earlham # 11/7 W 1-0 Ohio State * Date Score Opponent 10/8 W 5-1 Northern Michigan 9/30 W 1-0 Kent # 11/7 L 1-2 2OT Miami (Ohio) * 10/8 W 1-0 Adrian 10/12 T 1-1 Western Michigan 10/2 W 5-0 Toledo 11/8 L 4-5 Purdue * 10/10 L 0-4 Western Michigan 10/14 W 4-0 Ann Arbor Club 10/3 W 7-0 Grand Valley State 10/17 W 2-0 Wayne State 10/16 W 7-0 Eastern Michigan 10/5 T 1-1 Dayton % # played at Ann Arbor 10/18 W 2-1 Waterloo (Can.) 10/18 L 0-2 Central Michigan 10/6 L 2-4 Purdue % Big Ten Championship at Madison, Wis. (2nd place) 10/22 W 3-0 Eastern Michigan 10/20 W 5-2 Northwestern % 10/8 L 2-3 OT Michigan @ SMAIAW Championship in East Lansing (1st place) W 3-2 Western Michigan 10/21 T 2-2 Iowa % 10/11 L 1-2 Central Michigan * MAIAW Championship (4th place) W 2-0 Michigan 10/21 L 0-6 Purdue % 10/13 L 0-1 OT Northern Michigan L 0-3 Central Michigan 10/24 T 1-1 Michigan 10/15 W 14-0 Kalamazoo T 2-2 Central Michigan 10/27 W 8-2 Albion 10/17 W 3-1 Western Michigan
W 2-0 Olivet 11/1 W 2-0 Central Michigan 10/19 W 3-0 Michigan @ 1981 12-7-2 Overall, 2-1 Big Ten (5th/8) W 2-1 Kalamazoo 11/4 W 7-0 Eastern Michigan @ 10/19 W 4-2 Wisconsin @ Coach - Nancy Reed 11/5 L 1-2 Western Michigan @ 10/20 L 2-4 Purdue @ 10/24 W 3-1 Calvin Date Score Opponent 1975 % Big Ten Invitational at W. Lafayette, Ind. 10/26 W 2-1 Eastern Michigan 9/18 T 1-1 Lehigh 8-1-1 Overall @ SMAIAW Tournament at Mt. Pleasant 10/30 W 2-1 Central Michigan 9/19 W 4-2 Villanova Coach - Diane Ulibarri 11/2 W 2-0 Central Michigan * 9/20 L 1-5 LaSalle Date Score Opponent 11/3 W 3-2 Western Michigan * 9/25 W 1-0 3OT Ohio State # 10/4 W 6-0 Adrian 1978 11/9 W 2-1 Wisconsin + 9/25 L 1-2 Eastern Illinois # 10/7 W 17-0 Taylor 13-4-3 Overall 11/9 W 1-0 Central Michigan + 9/26 L 1-3 Indiana # 10/14 W 11-0 Wayne State Coach - Samnao Kajornsin 11/10 L 2-4 Davis & Elkins + 9/28 W 2-0 Michigan 10/16 W 2-0 Western Michigan Date Score Opponent 11/28 L 2-3 Massachusetts & 10/3 L 0-1 Purdue 10/18 W 2-0 Purdue 9/30 T 1-1 Kent 11/29 L 0-3 San Jose State & 10/6 W 2-0 Central Michigan 10/21 W 7-0 Eastern Michigan 9/30 W 3-0 Illinois State # played at Valley Farm Camp 10/13 W 6-1 Eastern Michigan 10/23 W 7-0 Michigan 10/1 W 3-2 Southern Illinois % played at Purdue 10/16 L 1-2 Northwestern % 10/25 W 2-0 Northern Michigan # 10/2 W 9-0 Toledo @ Big Ten Championship at Michigan (2nd place) 10/16 W 1-0 Ohio State % 10/25 T 1-1 Central Michigan 10/5 W 14-0 Grand Valley State * SMAIAW Championship (1st place) 10/17 W 3-1 Michigan % 11/1 L 1-1 Eastern Michigan % 10/10 W 3-2 Central Michigan + MAIAW Championship at Mt. Pleasant (2nd place) 10/20 L 0-1 Michigan 10/12 W 5-2 Calvin & AIAW Championship at Princeton, N.J. 10/23 W 4-1 Albion # played at Central Michigan 10/14 W 1-0 Northern Michigan 10/27 W 2-1 2OT Central Michigan % SMAIAW Tournament at Olivet (lost in sud- 10/18 T 0-0 Western Michigan 10/30 W 4-0 Bowling Green * den death playoff) 10/21 L 2-4 Purdue % 1980 10/30 W 3-1 Western Michigan * 10/24 T 1-1 Central Michigan 12-10 Overall 10/31 W 1-0 Toledo * 10/27 W 5-1 Eastern Michigan Coach - Nancy Reed 11/4 T 2-2 2OT Western Michigan 11/7 L 1-2 Northwestern 10/30 L 1-2 Michigan Date Score Opponent
11/1 W 3-2 Albion 9/13 L 0-9 Springfi eld # Indiana Invitational 11/4 W 4-1 Northern Michigan # 9/14 L 0-7 Massachusetts % Big Ten Tournament at Iowa City, Iowa (5th place) 11/5 W 2-0 Central Michigan # 9/14 L 0-6 Connecticut * Bowling Green Invitational 11/5 W 3-1 Michigan # 9/23 W 7-0 Hope 11/11 W 2-1 Kent @ 10/1 W 6-0 Eastern Michigan 11/11 L 2-4 Davis and Elkins @ 10/3 L 0-2 Dayton 11/12 L 1-3 Ohio State @ 10/4 L 1-3 Purdue 10/8 W 1-0 Central Michigan % Big Ten Championship at Michigan State 10/10 W 5-0 Albion # SMAIAW Championship at Kalamazoo 10/11 L 0-2 Northern Michigan # @ MAIAW Championship at LaCrosse, Wis. 10/11 W 2-1 Michigan
34 Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey Year-by-Year Results
1982 1985 1988 1991 6-12 Overall, 0-5 Big Ten (6th/6) 4-12-3 Overall, 1-7-2 Big Ten (5th/6) 4-13-2 Overall, 1-6-1 Big Ten (T-4th/5) 5-14-1 Overall, 0-9-1 MCFHC (6th/6) Coach - Rich Kimball Coach - Rich Kimball Coach - Rich Kimball Coach - Martha Ludwig Date Score Opponent Date Score Opponent Date Score Opponent Date Score Opponent 9/16 L 3-4 American 9/7 L 1-2 Ball State 9/6 T 1-1 2OT Ball State 9/7 W 3-2 Ohio 9/17 L 0-4 Maryland 9/10 L 2-4 Kent 9/7 L 1-2 OT Toledo 9/11 L 1-2 Georgetown 9/18 W 3-0 Towson State 9/14 L 1-2 Rhode Island 9/10 W 2-1 Lock Haven 9/14 W 1-0 Rutgers 9/22 W 4-3 Central Michigan 9/15 W 2-0 Maine 9/11 L 0-2 Connecticut 9/17 L 1-4 Kent 9/24 L 1-2 Michigan 9/21 W 1-0 Toledo 9/13 L 0-1 Syracuse 9/21 W 2-0 Southwest Mo. State 9/26 L 0-1 Purdue 9/25 L 0-1 Central Michigan 9/17 L 2-5 Rutgers 9/28 L 0-7 Iowa *% 9/28 L 0-1 Western Michigan 9/29 T 0-0 2OT Michigan 9/21 L 0-2 Northern Illinois 9/29 L 0-5 Ohio State * 10/3 L 1-2 Ohio State 10/1 T 1-1 2OT Notre Dame 9/23 W 3-1 Kent 10/4 L 1-3 Providence 10/9 L 0-3 Northwestern 10/4 L 1-2 2OT Northwestern 9/25 L 0-1 Southwest Mo. State 10/5 L 0-3 Northwestern * 10/10 L 0-6 Iowa 10/6 L 0-1 Purdue 9/28 L 0-1 Central Michigan 10/11 W 2-0 Miami (Ohio) 10/15 L 0-1 Ball State 10/8 W 2-1 Eastern Michigan 10/2 W 5-3 Michigan 10/12 L 0-4 Iowa *# 10/16 W 4-3 Central Michigan 10/12 L 0-2 Ohio State 10/7 L 0-5 Iowa 10/13 L 0-2 Michigan * 10/19 L 2-6 Toledo 10/13 L 1-2 Iowa 10/9 T 2-2 2OT Ohio State 10/18 L 0-2 Ball State 10/22 W 5-0 Albion 10/19 L 0-6 Iowa 10/11 W 3-1 Central Michigan 10/19 L 0-2 West Chester + 10/24 L 1-2 SW Missouri State 10/20 T 0-0 2OT Purdue 10/15 L 0-7 Michigan 10/25 L 0-4 Northern Illinois * 10/26 W 2-1 Eastern Michigan 10/27 W 4-0 Michigan 10/21 L 0-2 Ohio State 10/26 T 1-1 2OT Ohio State *$ 11/2 L 4-5 Michigan 10/30 L 1-2 2OT Central Michigan 10/22 L 0-5 Northwestern 10/29 W 2-1 Central Michigan 11/4 W 1-0 Notre Dame 11/2 L 0-1 Ohio State 10/22 L 0-2 Northwestern 11/2 L 0-3 Northwestern * 11/3 L 0-6 Northwestern 11/5 L 0-4 Iowa 11/8 L 1-2 Michigan * 1983 11/10 L 0-1 Northern Illinois * 8-12-1 Overall, 2-8 Big Ten (T-5th/6) 1986 1989 Coach - Rich Kimball 9-9-2 Overall, 3-5-2 Big Ten (4th/6) 6-12-2 Overall, 3-7 MCFHC (T-4th/6) * Midwest Collegiate Field Hockey Conference Date Score Opponent Coach - Rich Kimball Coach - Martha Ludwig % played at Ohio State 9/13 L 1-3 Villanova Date Score Opponent Date Score Opponent # played at Michigan 9/15 T 0-0 American 9/5 L 0-1 Ball State 9/8 T 2-2 2OT James Madison + played at Ball State 9/17 L 1-5 Davis & Elkins 9/6 W 2-1 York 9/9 T 0-0 2OT Miami (Ohio) $ played at Northern Illinois 9/20 W 2-1 Toledo 9/13 L 1-5 Connecticut 9/11 W 1-0 Kent 9/24 L 1-7 Iowa 9/13 L 2-3 2OT Maine # 9/13 W 2-1 2OT Ursinus 1992 9/25 L 1-2 OT Ohio State 9/18 W 1-0 Towson State 9/16 L 0-4 Rutgers 6-14 Overall, 2-8 Big Ten (6th/6) 9/28 W 2-0 Eastern Michigan 9/20 L 1-2 Rutgers 9/17 L 0-4 Rider Coach - Martha Ludwig 9/29 W 3-0 Notre Dame 9/26 L 0-9 Northwestern 9/22 L 0-12 Iowa * Date Score Opponent 10/4 W 1-0 Western Michigan 9/27 L 0-3 Purdue 9/23 L 1-3 Michigan * 9/7 W 1-0 Central Michigan 10/7 W 2-0 Michigan 10/3 L 0-4 Iowa 9/27 L 0-1 Toledo 9/11 L 2-4 Providence 10/8 L 0-1 Miami (Ohio) 10/4 T 0-0 2OT Purdue 9/30 L 0-4 Pacifi c 9/12 L 0-2 Syracuse 10/11 L 0-3 Ball State 10/10 W 4-2 Ohio State 10/1 L 0-4 Northern Illinois * 9/13 L 0-4 Boston University 10/15 L 0-3 Iowa 10/12 L 1-2 Northwestern 10/6 L 0-4 Iowa * 9/18 L 1-4 Ohio State 10/16 L 1-2 OT Purdue 10/14 W 3-1 Kent 10/8 W 2-0 Ohio State * 9/20 L 1-2 Miami (Ohio) 10/18 W 2-1 Central Michigan 10/15 W 5-1 Notre Dame 10/11 L 0-2 Ball State 9/25 L 0-3 Ohio State 10/21 L 1-2 Northwestern 10/19 W 2-0 Michigan 10/17 W 3-2 Central Michigan 9/26 L 0-4 Michigan # 10/23 L 3-4 OT Ohio State 10/22 W 3-1 Toledo 10/21 L 1-2 Ohio State * 9/27 L 1-2 Ohio 10/29 L 0-2 Purdue 10/26 W 3-0 Michigan 10/22 L 0-8 Northwestern * 10/2 W 6-2 Southwest Mo. State 10/30 L 1-5 Northwestern 10/28 W 2-1 Central Michigan 10/28 W 2-1 Northern Illinois * 10/4 W 1-0 OT St. Louis 11/2 W 2-0 Central Michigan 10/31 L 0-2 Iowa 11/3 L 0-1 Northwestern * 10/7 L 0-2 Ball State 11/5 W 2-1 Michigan 11/2 T 1-1 2OT Ohio State 11/5 W 3-1 Michigan * 10/10 L 1-2 Penn State 10/17 W 2-1 Northwestern 1984 # played at Connecticut * Midwest Collegiate Field Hockey Conference game 10/20 W 1-0 Kent 3-13-3 Overall, 1-8-1 Big Ten (T-5th/6) 10/23 L 0-4 Iowa Coach - Rich Kimball 1987 1990 10/30 L 0-3 Penn State Date Score Opponent 9-8-5 Overall, 2-5-3 Big Ten (4th/6) 3-17-2 Overall, 0-9-1 MCFHC (6th/6) 11/1 W 1-0 Northwestern 9/11 L 0-4 Ursinus Coach - Rich Kimball Coach - Martha Ludwig 11/6 L 0-3 Michigan 9/12 L 1-3 Towson State Date Score Opponent Date Score Opponent 11/7 L 1-5 Iowa % 9/14 L 0-5 Trenton State 9/4 L 1-2 Kent 9/2 L 0-7 Penn State 9/15 L 0-5 North Carolina # 9/5 W 1-0 Bucknell 9/4 W 2-1 Bucknell # played at Ohio State 9/19 T 0-0 Central Michigan 9/11 W 1-0 Southern Illinois 9/7 L 0-2 Springfi eld % played at Michigan 9/28 W 1-0 Kent % 9/16 W 2-0 Rider 9/8 L 1-2 Connecticut # 9/30 T 0-0 Michigan 9/17 L 0-3 Lafayette 9/9 L 0-3 Ursinus # 10/2 W 4-3 Notre Dame 9/19 T 1-1 2OT Rutgers 9/14 L 0-3 Iowa * 10/5 L 0-5 Iowa 9/23 W 3-0 Ball State 9/16 L 0-3 Ohio State * 10/7 L 0-1 Purdue 10/2 W 2-1 OT Ohio State 9/22 T 0-0 2OT Ball State 10/13 L 0-2 Ohio State @ 10/3 W 1-0 Northwestern 9/23 L 0-3 Michigan * 10/14 L 0-6 Iowa 10/4 L 0-2 Penn State 9/26 L 3-4 Miami (Ohio) 10/19 L 0-6 Purdue 10/9 T 0-0 2OT St. Louis 9/29 L 1-2 Southwest Mo. State 10/20 L 0-5 Northwestern + 10/10 L 0-4 Ohio State 9/30 W 2-0 Eastern Kentucky 10/23 T 1-1 Toledo 10/11 L 0-5 Iowa 10/2 W 2-1 2OT Toledo 10/27 W 2-1 Michigan 10/18 T 2-2 2OT Michigan 10/5 L 1-4 Ohio State * 10/31 L 0-1 Central Michigan 10/21 W 4-1 Toledo 10/6 L 0-8 Northwestern * (at OSU) 11/3 L 0-1 Ohio State & 10/25 T 1-1 2OT Michigan 10/9 L 0-1 Kent 11/4 L 0-5 Northwestern 10/27 W 1-0 Central Michigan 10/13 L 1-3 Northern Illinois * 10/30 L 0-4 Iowa 10/16 L 0-2 Central Michigan # played at Temple 11/1 T 0-0 2OT Purdue 10/19 L 0-6 Iowa * % played at Michigan 11/3 W 3-1 Notre Dame 10/20 T 1-1 2OT Michigan * (at Iowa) @ played at Iowa 11/5 L 0-1 Purdue 10/25 L 0-6 Northern Illinois * + played at Purdue 11/6 L 0-2 Northwestern 10/27 L 0-5 Northwestern * & played at Northwestern # Connecticut Tournament (4th place/4 teams)
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1993 10/22 W 4-2 Michigan 1998 2000 6-13 Overall, 0-10 Big Ten (6th/6) 10/27 L 1-2 Penn State 8-12 Overall, 4-6 Big Ten (T-4th/6) 11-9 Overall, 2-4 Big Ten (T-5th/7) Coach - Michele Madison 10/29 L 2-3 Ohio State Coach - Michele Madison Coach - Michele Madison 11/3 L 3-4 Northwestern + Date Score Opponent Date Score Opponent Date Score Opponent 9/4 W 3-2 William & Mary 9/1 W 2-1 Central Michigan 8/26 L 0-6 Wake Forest * won on strokes 9/5 W 7-1 Richmond 9/5 W 5-0 St. Louis # 8/27 W 3-0 Appalachian State # game played in Ann Arbor, Mich. 9/6 L 1-2 Va. Commonwealth 9/7 L 1-4 Maryland # 9/2 L 1-2 OT Northwestern & + Big Ten Tournament at University Park, Pa. 9/11 L 2-3 Southwest Mo. State 9/9 L 1-2 Stanford & 9/3 W 2-1 Duke & 9/21 L 1-2 Ball State 9/12 L 0-1 North Carolina + 9/8 W 1-0 Ohio 10/1 L 0-3 Northwestern 9/13 L 0-1 Temple + 9/10 W 2-1 OT American % 10/2 L 0-1 Ohio State # 1996 9/24 L 2-1 OT Michigan 9/16 W 2-1 Providence 12-9 Overall, 3-7 Big Ten (T-4th/6) 10/7 L 1-3 Michigan 9/26 W 6-2 Louisville 9/17 W 2-1 PS Northeastern Coach - Michele Madison 10/8 W 5-0 St. Louis + 9/27 W 6-2 Miami (Ohio) 9/23 L 2-3 OT Northwestern 10/10 W 1-0 Miami (Ohio) Date Score Opponent 9/30 L 2-6 Ball State % 9/29 L 2-3 OT Penn State % 10/15 L 0-4 Northwestern 8/30 W 5-4 Central Michigan 10/2 W 3-2 OT Northwestern 10/1 L 1-4 Kent State 10/17 L 0-4 Penn State 9/2 W 3-0 Miami (Ohio) 10/4 W 3-2 Iowa 10/5 W 5-1 St. Louis 10/22 L 0-5 Iowa 9/7 W 3-1 Boston College 10/9 L 1-2 Penn State % 10/10 L 2-3 OT Central Michigan 10/23 L 1-7 Penn State % 9/8 W 5-3 Temple 10/11 W 2-0 Ohio State 10/13 W 2-1 Iowa % 10/27 W 5-0 Central Michigan 9/13 W 3-0 Brown 10/18 L 1-2 Michigan 10/15 W 3-2 Ball State 10/29 L 0-1 Michigan 9/15 L 2-3 Connecticut 10/23 L 1-2 Ohio State 10/20 L 2-3 2OT Ohio State 10/30 W 3-1 Maine 9/20 W 2-1 OT Syracuse 10/25 L 1-6 Penn State 10/21 W 3-2 Miami (OH) 11/5 L 0-1 Ohio State 9/22 W 4-3 OT Ball State 10/30 W 3-2 OT Iowa 10/27 L 0-4 Michigan 11/6 L 3-4 Iowa @ 9/27 W 4-2 Penn State 11/1 L 1-2 4OT* Northwestern 10/29 W 9-0 Indiana 9/29 L 0-3 Ohio State 11/6 L 1-3 Iowa @ 11/3 L 0-2 Iowa @ # played at Northwestern 10/2 L 3-4 Michigan + played at Michigan 10/5 W 7-2 New Hampshire # Big Ten/ACC Challenge, St. Louis, Mo. & Big Ten/ACC Challenge St. Louis, Mo. % played at Iowa 10/11 L 2-3 Northwestern & played in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. % played in Daugherty Indoor Facility @ played at Ohio State 10/13 L 1-2 Iowa + Temple Invitational, Philadelphia, Pa. @ Big Ten Tournament, Ann Arbor, Mich. 10/16 W 5-0 Kent % played in Daugherty Indoor Facility 1994 10/20 W 4-3 Michigan * game decided in 2nd series of strokes 4-14-2 Overall, 0-10 Big Ten (6th/6) 10/25 L 1-2 2OT Ohio State @ Big Ten Tournament, East Lansing, Mich. 2001 Coach - Michele Madison 10/27 L 0-4 Penn State 16-6 Overall, 5-1 Big Ten (T-1st/7) 11/1 L 0-4 Iowa Date Score Opponent Coach - Michele Madison 11/3 W 4-1 Northwestern 9/3 W 1-0 Stanford # 1999 Date Score Opponent 11/8 L 0-1 Northwestern * 9/4 W 4-2 Pacifi c # 9-11 Overall, 2-8 Big Ten (5th/6) 8/25 W 3-2 OT Old Dominion 9/6 T 1-1 2OT California Coach - Michele Madison 8/26 W 2-0 Wake Forest * Big Ten Tournament at Evanston, Ill. 9/10 T 1-1 2OT Boston College Date Score Opponent 8/31 L 1-2 Stanford & 9/11 L 0-2 Northeastern 8/28 W 5-2 Ball State 9/2 W 3-0 Pacifi c & 9/18 L 0-1 2OT Ball State 8/29 W 5-1 Miami (Ohio) 9/8 L 0-1 Duke
9/23 L 0-4 Iowa 1997 9/3 W 3-1 Northeastern 9/9 W 7-2 VCU 11-10 Overall, 3-7 Big Ten (T-5th/6) 9/25 L 0-2 Northwestern 9/11 L 2-5 North Carolina + 9/17 L 1-4 Maryland Coach - Michele Madison 9/30 L 0-2 Penn State 9/12 W 2-0 Louisville + 9/22 W 5-0 Northwestern 10/2 L 0-3 Ohio State Date Score Opponent 9/17 W 5-3 Providence 9/25 W 6-0 Central Michigan % 10/5 L 0-2 Michigan 8/29 L 0-3 California 9/18 W 7-1 Central Michigan 9/28 W 3-2 2OT Penn State 10/7 W 1-0 Kent 8/30 W 5-0 Pacifi c # 9/22 L 0-1 Michigan % 10/1 W 5-3 Cornell 10/8 W 2-1 Miami (Ohio) 8/31 W 2-0 Stanford 9/25 L 1-2 2OT California 10/4 L 1-2 Michigan 10/14 L 1-2 2OT Penn State 9/6 W 4-1 New Hampshire & 9/26 W 3-2 2OT Ohio 10/6 W 2-0 Harvard 10/16 L 1-2 Ohio State 9/7 W 3-2 Massachusetts & 10/1 L 0-5 Penn State 10/7 W 4-0 Miami % 10/21 L 0-3 Northwestern 9/13 L 2-3 Ball State 10/3 L 1-3 Ohio State 10/12 W 3-2 2OT Indiana 10/23 L 1-2 Iowa 9/16 W 2-1 Kent % 10/8 W 5-1 Northwestern % 10/15 W 3-2 Kent State 10/29 W 3-0 Central Michigan ** 9/17 W 4-2 Central Michigan % 10/10 L 1-2 Iowa 10/17 W 3-1 Ball State 10/30 L 2-3 Michigan 9/26 W 3-2 OT Northwestern 10/17 L 0-5 Michigan 10/20 W 2-1 Ohio Stat 11/4 L 2-3 Iowa + 9/28 L 0-2 Iowa 10/22 L 1-3 Iowa 10/26 W 2-1 Iowa 10/3 W 6-0 St. Louis 10/24 W 3-2 OT Northwestern 11/3 L 2-3 2OT Iowa @ # games played at Berkeley, Calif. 10/5 W 3-2 OT Michigan 10/29 L 2-3 Ohio State 11/10 W 3-1 Kent State $ ** MSU later forfeited game 10/10 L 2-3 Penn State 10/31 L 0-2 Penn State 11/11 L 0-2 Michigan $ + Big Ten Tournament at Columbus, Ohio 10/12 L 1-5 Ohio State 11/5 L 0-1 Ohio State @ 10/17 L 1-2 OT Iowa & Games in Palo Alto, Calif. 1995 10/19 W 4-2 Northwestern + Temple Invitational, Philadelphia, Pa. % played in Daugherty Indoor Facility 8-12 Overall, 1-9 Big Ten (6th/6) 10/24 L 1-3 Ohio State % played in Daugherty Indoor Facility @ Big Ten Tournament, Evanston, Ill. Coach - Michele Madison 10/26 L 1-3 Penn State @ Big Ten Tournament, Columbus, Ohio $ NCAA Tournament, Ann Arbor, Mich. 11/2 L 0-4 Michigan Date Score Opponent 11/7 W 3-1 Iowa * 9/6 W 6-5 OT Rutgers 11/8 L 1-2 Penn State * 9/4 L 0-1 Temple 9/6 W 3-2 4OT * Ball State # played in Berkeley, Calif. 9/8 L 1-2 Syracuse & UMASS/Phoenix Invitational, Amherst, Mass. 9/10 W 3-0 Delaware # % played in Daugherty Indoor Facility 9/16 W 2-1 Stanford * Big Ten Tournament, Iowa City, Iowa 9/17 W 4-1 Miami (Ohio) 9/24 L 2-4 Michigan 9/25 W 6-2 Central Michigan 9/29 L 1-3 Northwestern 10/1 L 1-2 Iowa 10/6 L 0-1 Ohio State 10/8 L 0-1 2OT Penn State 10/13 L 2-3 Iowa 10/15 L 0-1 Northwestern 10/18 W 6-1 Kent 2001 Team - Big Ten Champions
36 Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey Year-by-Year Results
2002 2004 2005 2006 23-3 Overall, 5-1 Big Ten (2nd/7) 18-4 Overall, 5-1 Big Ten (T-1st/7) 12-8 Overall, 2-4 Big Ten (6th/7) 8-12 Overall, 1-5 Big Ten (6th/7) Coach - Michele Madison Coach - Michele Madison Coach - Michele Madison Coach - Rolf van de Kerkhof Date Score Opponent Date Score Opponent Date Score Opponent Date Score Opponent 9/1 W 1-0 William and Mary ^ 8/28 W 1-0 Delaware ^ 8/27 W 4-3 OT Boston University ^ 8/26 L 4-5 Delaware^ 9/6 W 6-1 St. Joseph’s 8/29 W 4-1 Duke ^ 8/28 L 0-3 Duke ^ 8/27 L 1-4 Louisville^ 9/7 W 7-0 Pacifi c 9/4 W 6-1 James Madison 9/2 W 4-1 California 9/2 L 1-6 American@ 9/10 W 4-0 Central Michigan 9/5 W 6-2 Virginia 9/3 W 2-0 Pacifi c @ 9/3 W 2-1 2 OT Temple 9/13 W 5-0 Syracuse % 9/9 W 4-0 Rutgers 9/5 W 3-0 Stanford 9/8 L 1-2 James Madison& 9/14 W 12-1 Rutgers % 9/11 W 2-1 Hofstra % 9/9 W 3-2 OT James Madison 9/9 W 4-0 St. Joseph’s 9/21 W 5-1 Massachusetts 9/12 W 4-2 Sacred Heart % 9/10 W 2-1 OT Saint Louis 9/14 W 4-0 Yale 9/22 W 1-0 James Madison 9/17 W 2-1 Kent State 9/17 W 2-1 Kent State & 9/16 L 0-3 Wake Forest* 9/27 W 3-0 Penn State 9/19 L 2-3 OT Wake Forest 9/18 L 0-2 Wake Forest 9/17 L 2-3 Kent State 9/29 W 2-1 Princeton 9/24 W 7-0 Ohio 9/24 L 2-3 2 OT Indiana 9/23 L 1-3 Penn State 10/4 L 0-1 Michigan 9/26 W 2-0 Northwestern 9/27 W 3-1 Central Michigan 9/26 W 5-2 Central Michigan 10/6 W 4-1 Ohio 10/2 W 3-2 OT Ohio State 10/1 L 2-3 Iowa 9/30 L 2-3 OT Northwestern 10/12 W 5-1 Indiana 10/5 W 8-2 Central Michigan 10/6 L 0-1 Michigan 10/6 L 1-2 Michigan 10/13 W 4-2 Louisville 10/9 W 1-0 Penn State 10/8 L 2-4 Connecticut * 10/14 L 1-2 2OT Iowa 10/19 W 2-1 Iowa 10/16 L 0-1 OT Michigan 10/13 W 3-0 Central Michigan 10/17 W 2-0 Central Michigan 10/20 W 3-0 Ball State 10/22 W 2-1 OT Iowa 10/15 L 1-2 Penn State 10/21 W 1-0 Indiana 10/23 W 3-1 Kent State 10/24 W 5-2 Indiana 10/22 W 4-1 Northwestern 10/28 L 4-5 2OT Ohio State 10/26 W 2-0 Northwestern 11/5 W 2-1 Indiana # 10/29 W 3-2 Ohio State 10/29 W 2-1 Ohio 11/2 W 5-1 Ohio State 11/6 L 0-1 OT Iowa # 10/30 W 2-1 Ohio 11/3 W 3-1 Indiana# 11/8 W 3-0 Indiana # 11/13 W 4-0 Boston College = 11/4 L 0-1 Ohio State # 11/4 L 1-2 OT Penn State# 11/9 W 3-2 Penn State # 11/14 W 3-2 Michigan = 11/10 W 3-0 Michigan # 11/19 L 2-5 Duke & ^ Champions’ Challenge, Louisville, Ky. ^ Champions’ Challenge, Durham, N.C. 11/16 W 4-3 Harvard = @ Played at California @ Played at Temple 11/17 W 2-1 PS Northeastern = ^ Champions’ Challenge, East Lansing, Mich. & Played at Wake Forest & Played at James Madison 11/22 L 0-3 Wake Forest & % Hofstra Invitational, Hempstead, N.Y. * Played at Michigan * Played at Kent State # Big Ten Tournament, Evanston, Ill. # Big Ten Tournament, Iowa City, Iowa # Big Ten Tournament, Ann Arbor, Mich. ^ played at Old Dominion = NCAA Tournament, Ann Arbor, Mich. % Big Ten/Big East Challenge at Syracuse & NCAA Final Four, Winston-Salem, N.C. # Big Ten Tournament, Columbus, Ohio = NCAA Tournament, Cambridge, Mass. & NCAA Final Four, Louisville, Ky.
2003 17-5 Overall, 5-1 Big Ten (T-1st/7) Coach - Michele Madison Date Score Opponent 8/30 W 2-0 Kent State 9/6 L 0-3 North Carolina * 9/7 W 9-1 Providence * 9/12 W 3-2 Louisville 9/13 W 8-1 SW Missouri State 9/18 W 5-2 Central Michigan 9/21 L 0-5 Wake Forest 9/22 L 0-2 Duke (at WF) 9/26 W 6-0 Indiana 9/28 W 4-1 Ohio 10/3 W 3-0 Northwestern 10/4 W 5-0 Stanford 10/11 W 3-1 Iowa 10/17 L 0-1 Michigan 10/18 W 5-2 Hofstra 10/25 W 4-2 Penn State 10/31 W 5-0 Ohio State 11/7 W 3-1 Indiana # 11/8 W 3-0 Ohio State # 11/9 W 5-3 Penn State # 11/15 W 2-0 Louisville ^ 11/16 L 1-2 Michigan ^
* Temple Invitational, Philadelphia, Pa. # Big Ten Tournament, State College, Pa. Michigan State has sent two teams ^ NCAA Tournament, East Lansing, Mich. to the NCAA Field Hockey Final Four - the 2002 squad (top) was the fi rst in school history to advance to the Championship weekend, while the 2004 team (right) was the most recent.
Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 37 All-Time Letterwinners 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
- AAA - Jenna Graham ...... 1994 - KKK - Kathleen Gravino ...... 1978 Julia Adams ...... 1999, 2000, 01, 02 Susan Kandarian ...... 1977 Carey Grealy ...... 1986, 87, 88, 89 Jacqueline Ahinga ...... 2001, 02, 03, 04 Irene Kang ...... 1992 Cyndyann Albaugh ...... 1997, 98 Coleen Kelly ...... 1985, 86, 87, 88 Stephanie Allans ...... 1983, 84, 85, 86 Terri Keranen ...... 1990, 91, 92, 93 Elizabeth Anderson ...... 1975, 76, 77 Carol Kiddon ...... 1975, 76 Melinda Anderson ...... 1988, 89, 90, 91 Brigid Kiley ...... 1988, 89, 90 Polly Ayers ...... 1974 Leslie King ...... 1984, 85, 86, 87 Christina Kirkaldy ...... 2002, 03, 04, 05 - BBB - Jennie Klepinger ...... 1976, 77, 78, 79 Alison Kokorsky ...... 1980, 81, 82 Nancy Babcock ...... 1975, 76, 77, 78 Elisabeth Kreston ...... 1975 Annebet Beerman ...... 2001, 02, 03, 04 Megan Kunk ...... 2002 Sara Beilein ...... 1992, 93, 94 Alexandra Kyser ...... 2000, 01, 02 Ann Berberich ...... 1994, 95, 96, 97 Lisa Besser ...... 1988, 89, 90, 91 - LLL - Heather Blanton ...... 1991 Nancy Blizzard ...... 1978, 79 Tammy Lanza ...... 1988, 89, 90, 91 Kim Bolick ...... 1995 Jeanne Lawrence ...... 1980, 81, 82, 83 Becky Bolen ...... 2003, 04, 05, 06 Patricia Lawson ...... 1975, 76, 77 Deborah Bondy ...... 1978, 79 Therese Lostroscio ...... 1993, 94, 95 Taffy Lowery ...... 1991, 92 - CCC - Jill Lusher ...... 1994, 95, 96, 97 Nance Lyons ...... 1975, 76, 77, 78 Katie Calnan ...... 1992, 93, 95 Sue Campbell ...... 1976, 77, 78, 79 - MMM - Tara Campbell ...... 1992 Michelle Carstens ...... 2001, 02, 03, 04 Mara Mabley ...... 1998, 99, 2000, 01 Trish Maki ...... 1987 Nicole Catanzaro ...... 1996, 97, 98, 99 Maureen Halstead LeAnne Chaffi n ...... 1990 Chris Makuch ...... 1974 Michelle Ciliberti ...... 2004, 06 - HHH - Becky Manning ...... 2004, 05, 06 Wendy Clark ...... 1983, 84, 85, 86 Karin Marino ...... 1992, 93 Liz Haas ...... 1985, 86, 87, 88 Bridget Cooper ...... 1998, 99, 2000, 01 Cynthia Martin ...... 1999, 2000, 01, 02 Lotte Hagen ...... 2000 Cindy Coppola ...... 1982, 83, 84, 85 Deirdre McLinden ...... 1995, 96, 97, 98 Maureen Halstead ...... 1998, 99, 2000, 01 Cathy Costello ...... 1979, 80, 81, 82 Mariellen McLinden ...... 1990, 91 Kathy Hankin ...... 1984 Betsy Craig ...... 1985, 86, 87, 88 Jessica Miller ...... 2002, 03, 04, 05 Breanna Harpstead ...... 2002, 03, 04, 05 Gail Cronin ...... 1978, 79 Karen Miller ...... 1975 Stephanie Hart ...... 1993, 94, 95, 96 Kathy Cronkhite ...... 1984, 85, 86, 87 Adrienne Miroslaw ...... 1997, 98, 99, 2000 Diane Hartmann ...... 1991, 92, 93, 94 Donna Cseke ...... 1978, 79, 80 Lisa Mitchell ...... 1998, 99, 2000, 01 Sandra Haschle ...... 1978, 79, 80 Mary Jo Cuppone ...... 1983, 84, 85, 86 Ann Moradian ...... 1978 Karen Henry ...... 1987 Kara More ...... 1991 Marie Herman ...... 1979, 80, 81, 82 Therese Morris ...... 1975, 76, 77, 78 - DDD - Lauren Hess ...... 2000, 01, 02 Robin Morrison ...... 1988, 89, 90, 91 Jennifer Darga ...... 1995, 96, 97, 98 Sharon Hill ...... 1990, 91, 92, 93 Erin Mulhern ...... 1998 Angela DiJames ...... 1993, 94, 95, 96 Rayna Hiscox ...... 1994, 95, 96, 97 Gretchen Doherty ...... 1996, 97 Debbie Hochheiser ...... 1988, 89, 90, 91 Val Duerr ...... 1978, 79, 80 Vicki Hodge ...... 1986, 87, 88, 89 Kristin Dunn ...... 2003, 04, 05, 06 Moreen Hogan ...... 1989, 90 Jenny Hoy ...... 1990, 91, 92 - EEE - Kathy Huber ...... 1979, 80, 81, 82 Kathryn Elenz-Martin ...... 2004, 05, 06 Sandy Hudson ...... 1975 Kathy Eritano ...... 1975, 76, 77 Jennifer Hughes ...... 1992, 93, 94, 95 Mireille Evans ...... 1999, 00 Betsy Hullfren ...... 1974 Sara Humpage ...... 1989, 90, 91, 92 Michelle Huynh-Ba ...... 2002, 03, 04, 05 - FFF - Emma Fernandez ...... 1994, 95, 96 Lorie Fiesselmann ...... 1974, 75, 76, 77 - III - Corinne Fok ...... 1984 Maggie Iezzi ...... 1988, 89, 90, 91 Annette Fowler ...... 1980 Judith Ignasiak ...... 1978, 79 Sofi e Frankenhuis ...... 1997 - JJJ - - GGG - Becky Johnson ...... 1988, 89, 90, 91 Tricia Gann ...... 1993, 94, 95, 96 Chris Ann Johnson ...... 1981, 82, 83, 84 Beth George ...... 1995, 96, 97 Julie Johnson ...... 1977, 78, 79, 80 Maggie Giddens ...... 2002, 03, 04, 05 Kaisa Joy ...... 1994 Jennifer Goodman ...... 2004 Sarah Jones ...... 2006 Veerle Goudswaard ...... 2003, 04 Cynthia Martin
38 Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey All-Time Letterwinners/Captains
Kathryn Mulliner ...... 1977 - SSS - Kathy Murphy ...... 1981, 82, 83, 84 All-Time Captains Jenny Sanders ...... 1999, 2000, 01, 02 Karen Santoni ...... 1974, 75, 76, 77 - NNN - 1977...... Lorie Fiesselmann Karen Savar ...... 1984, 85, 86, 87 Patricia Lawson Barb Naylor ...... 1982, 83, 85, 86 Jacqueline Scally ...... 1997, 98, 00 1978...... Nancy Babcock Laurie Necaise ...... 1991 Mary Scheurer ...... 1974 Nancy Reed Mary Newton ...... 1976, 77 Beth Schmitt ...... 1984, 85, 86, 87 1979...... Sue Campbell Megan Nimke ...... 2003, 04, 05, 06 Amy Schneider ...... 2004, 05, 06 1980...... Julie Johnson Sue Sebastian ...... 1976, 77 Barbara Shannon - OOO - Kim Seitz ...... 1982 1981...... Barbara Shannon Tarena Smith Barb Oakley ...... 1979, 80, 81, 82 Connie Seymour ...... 1978, 79 1982...... Kathy Huber Amy Ortwein ...... 1997, 98, 00 Barbara Shannon ...... 1978, 79, 80, 81 Tarena Smith Inge Kaars Sijpestijn ...... 2005 Shelly Owens ...... 1975 1983...... Jeanne Lawrence Shellie Silvia ...... 1996, 97, 98 Renee Tavernier Ashley Smeltzer ...... 2003, 04, 05, 06 - PPP - Ann Marie Whalen Kathleen Smith ...... 1975, 76 1984...... Chris Ann Johnson Tarena Smith ...... 1979, 80, 81, 82 1985...... Stephanie Allans Joey Spano ...... 1974 Barb Naylor Roxanne Spruance ...... 2002, 03 1986...... Wendy Clark Missy Stevenson ...... 1988 Beth Schmitt Carol Stewart ...... 1985, 86, 87, 88 1987...... Beth Schmitt 1988...... Betsy Craig - TTT - Coleen Kelly 1989...... Vicki Hodge Renee Tavernier ...... 1980, 81, 82, 83 1990...... Lisa Besser Mary Jo Truesdale ...... 1975 Maggie Iezzi Marleen Tuip ...... 1998, 99 1991...... Debbie Hochheiser Maggie Iezzi - UUU - 1992...... Sara Humpage Terri Keranen Elissa Unger ...... 2006 1993...... Terri Keranen Heide Ulrich ...... 1992, 93, 94, 95 Maria Ross 1994...... Sara Beilein - VVV - Christina Ruskey Charlotte van der Laag ...... 2004, 05, 06 1995...... Therese Lostroscio Judith van Haeringen ...... 2001, 02 Christina Ruskey Sanne van Nouhuys ...... 1998 Heide Ulrich Anne-Sophie van Rijswijk ...... 2006 1996...... Ann Berberich Terry Pacheco Laurie Vella ...... 1978, 79, 81, 82 1997...... Rayna Hiscox Jill Lusher Terry Pacheco - WWW - 1998...... Deirdre McLinden Kate Wade ...... 1998, 99, 2000, 01 Melissa Pryor Terry Pacheco ...... 1993, 94, 95, 96 Jane Weisenborn ...... 1989, 90 1999...... Nicole Catanzaro Jennifer Packer ...... 1992 Ann Marie Whalen ...... 1980, 81, 82, 83 2000...... Bridget Cooper Jan Parker ...... 1974 Jessica Wheeler ...... 1998, 99, 2000, 01 Debbie White Debra Peven ...... 1975, 76, 77, 78 Barbara White ...... 1981, 82, 83, 84 2001...... Cynthia Martin Ashley Pernicano ...... 2003, 04, 05, 06 Debbie White ...... 1997, 98, 99, 2000 Lisa Mitchell Michele Pokrass ...... 1992 2002...... Alexandra Kyser Kate Whitmore ...... 1988, 89, 90 Melissa Pryor ...... 1995, 96, 97, 98 Cynthia Martin Sue Wilbrot ...... 1984, 85, 86 Theresa Pusateri ...... 2000, 01, 02 2003...... Alexandra Kyser Sarah Wilson ...... 1994, 95, 96, 97 Sophie Rosmalen Wendy Wilson ...... 1989, 90 - RRR - 2004...... Jacqueline Ahinga Kim Wolbrink ...... 1981, 82, 83 Annebet Beerman Geraldine Raynor ...... 2005, 06 Joan Woloszyk ...... 1975 Veerle Goudswaard Nancy Reed ...... 1975, 76, 77, 78 Michelle Carstens Jo Reiter ...... 1974 - YYY - 2005...... Kristin Dunn Floor Rijpma ...... 2006 Stephanie Yuhasz ...... 2006 Becky Manning Gwen Riley ...... 2005, 06 Jessica Miller Susan Roberts ...... 1987, 88, 89 Michelle Huynh-Ba Debra Robson ...... 1979 2006...... Kristin Dunn Gilka Romero ...... 1992, 94, 95 Ashley Pernicano Sophie Rosmalen ...... 2000, 01, 02, 03 Amy Schneider Maria Ross ...... 1991, 92, 93 Doreen Roudebush ...... 1976, 77, 78, 79 Laurie Rowe ...... 1984, 85 Christina Ruskey ...... 1992, 93, 94, 95
Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004 39 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE. TRANSFORMING LIVES.
Michigan State University is defi ning what it means to be a land-grant university in the 21st century. From our roots as the nation’s pioneer land-grant institution, we have a long tradition of using the research and knowledge that is developed here to create practical solutions that make a difference for individuals and communities. From Michigan to Malawi, MSU continues its proud tradition of advancing knowledge and transforming lives. A few highlights of our accomplishments are listed here. For more information, please visit www.msu.edu. A LEADING INTERNATIONAL PARTNER
One of the three largest undergraduate study abroad programs in the nation, with 2,787 students studying abroad in 2005-06; 220 programs in more than 65 countries on all continents. MSU was the largest recipient of USAID funding for international projects in the last half of the 21st century. MSU’s African Studies Center has been nationally ranked as one of the leading and most comprehensive centers of its kind in the United States. MSU aided in the reconstruction of the Rwandan economy by sending experts to educate farmers on how to set up – and sustain – cooperatives that grow premium coffee, now a market staple in Rwanda.
RESEARCH THAT IMPROVES LIVES
MSU was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to take part in a new $125 million bioenergy initiative. MSU will partner with the University of Wisconsin-Madison in establishing the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, one of three in the nation, which will use basic science research aimed at solving some of the most complex problems in converting natural materials to energy. MSU’s breakthrough discoveries include Cisplatin and Carboplatin, two of the world’s leading anti-cancer drugs. MSU has one of the top nutritional immunology programs in the country, a cutting-edge discipline studying how the food eaten affects a person’s immune system. MSU is one of only four universities across the country asked by the Carnegie Annenberg, Rockefeller and Ford foundations to take part in the “Teachers for a New Era” initiative to develop state-of-the-art programs in K-12 teacher education. MSU’s Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health is one of the country’s premier veterinary diagnostic laboratories, conducting more than 1.2 million diagnostic tests per year. CLARA BELL SMITH ACADEMIC CENTER
Academic, personal, and professional support is essential to college success. At MSU, Student-Athlete Support Services helps student-athletes reach their full potential. Our philosophy is to offer an academic support program that will assist all student-athletes with the transition to college and integrate with the total university. This all-encompassing support continues throughout the student- athlete’s collegiate career, until the day he or she receives a diploma, lands a job, or enters graduate school. MICHIGAN STATE RANKS THIRD IN THE BIG TEN AND 14TH NATIONALLY WITH 94 ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS. Academic counseling, career exploration, planning and placement, and academic assistance through tutorial programs are just some of the ways we encourage student success. There are a total of 13 staff Amenities include: Being proactive rather than reactive, our staff does not wait for an aca- demic crisis to occur. We gather important background information and build members to assist in and work • Structured study area an academic profi le on each student-athlete, assessing his or her needs in ad- with the following: • Quiet study areas vance. We also stay informed on the daily progress of each student-athlete. • Priority registration • Computerized check-in system Freshmen and transfer student-athletes encounter a major transition • Track academic progress • 10 individual meeting rooms when making the switch from high school or community college to a uni- • Monitor grades • Multicultural Center versity. These students, while adjusting to their new routines, receive extra • Conduct weekly meetings with • Two staffed computer labs attention and support. freshmen • 64 computers College is not easy. But with hard work and • Conduct eligibility meetings • Four classrooms dedication from both the student-athlete and the • Learning Specialists Services • All rooms equipped with wire- support staff, the student-athlete can have a suc- less internet access cessful college experience. • 210-seat multimedia auditorium The Clara Bell Smith Academic Center is a 31,000-square foot academic facility that was funded by private donations.
The Clara Bell Smith Academic Center is named after the mother of Steve Smith, a former MSU basketball All-American and 14-year NBA veteran. Smith donated $2.5 million to the $7.5 million facility, the largest gift ever by a professional athlete to any college or university. X STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT SERVICES
LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM The mission of the Life Skills Program is to provide a systematic personal development program designed to reach each student-athlete based on his or her individ- ual needs. The focus of the program is on the individual as a whole person — academically, athletically and emo- tionally — and on the changing needs of that individual during college and in the years after graduation. MSU implements and expands on the vision of the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program by using university and commu- nity resources to provide student-athletes with the best pos- sible resources.
COMMUNITY SERVICE & OUTREACH Putting Athletes & Communi- Personal Development ties Together (P.A.C.T.) • Partner with Athletics Department • Pen Pals Training Staff • Posters for Patients • Programs on: MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMS • March is Reading Month - Drug and Alcohol The mission of the Multicultural Programs is to provide student- • Speaking Engagements/ Awareness athletes with cultural and diversity experiences and opportunities to Special Requests - Nutrition enhance their professional growth, development and leadership skills. • D.A.R.E. Graduations - Hazing The program will collaborate with campus resources to elevate the aca- • Spartan Buddies - Leadership demic success and campus involvement of student-athletes. • Teams for Toys • Student-Athlete Advisory Com- • Charity Lip Sync for mittee (SAAC) – representatives LEAP Children’s Miracle Network from each team work together to The goal of the Learning Enhancement & Academic provide a voice to the Athletics Career Development Program (LEAP) is to provide comprehensive services Department and university admin- • Partner with MSU Career for Michigan State University student-athletes. LEAP istration as well as the NCAA Center houses the entire tutoring program while providing a • Resumes writing Academic Awards and Recognition wide range of learning services, including learning • Cover Letters • Annual Academic Excellence Gala strategy, interventions, mentor programming, • Internships • Student-Athlete of the Month context-based tutorials, assistive technology • Interviewing • Champions in the Classroom and structured study experiences. • Career Fairs • Graduation Open House PACT • Spartan Career Network • 4.0 Club – network of contacts for • Academic All-Big Ten The PACT program is an initiative student-athletes looking for • Academic All-American designed to give student-athletes more job shadowing, internship, or • NCAA Woman of the Year opportunities to interact with the Greater job placement • Great 8 Award Lansing community. • KIN 171 – Orientation class • NCAA Post-graduate scholarships for freshmen • Online resume book T The Forest Akers Golf Course contains 36 holes of championship golf — located completely on the MSU campus. W Michigan State has both indoor and outdoor tennis training facilities. The 69,000 square-foot indoor complex houses eight courts while the outdoor facility is comprised of 20 courts.
W Located adjacent to Spartan Stadium, the MSU Field Hockey Complex features seating for over 1,000 spectators and employs a state-of-the-art press box and sound system as well as lighting for night games. AstroTurf 12 provides an ideal playing surface. Encompasing Ralph Young Field is the Spartan outdoor track. THE SPARTAN ATMOSPHERE...
T Spartan Stadium completed its expansion project prior to the 2005 season. In total the expansion was 200,000 square-feet, featuring the addition of nearly 3,000 seats, including 24 suites and a 193-seat press box, bringing the stadium capacity to 75,005.
The New Life for Old College Field project is a thought- fully conceived plan designed to upgrade Old College Field to a fi rst-class facility for MSU teams and fans. The project consists of brand-new stadiums for baseball, softball and men’s and women’s soccer. X The Jack Breslin Student Events Center serves as home to MSU’s basketball ...ONE OF THE BEST teams. After capturing the 2000 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, the IN COLLEGE SPORTS Spartans purchased the Final Four fl oor and brought it to East Lansing. MSU hosted the 2007 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament First and Second Rounds March 18-20. T
Spartan spirit runs deep through the hearts of its fans — famous for the “Corner Blitz” and the “Izzone.” T
S Munn Ice Arena is the home to MSU hockey. With a 6,470 capacity, Munn Arena is recognized as one of the fi nest collegiate hockey facilities in the nation. The venue boasts 9-foot by 16-foot video replay boards, luxury boxes, club seating and a newly upgraded press area.
W Jenison Field House is the home of MSU’s volleyball, gymnastics, indoor track and fi eld and wrestling teams. SPARTAN HISTORY THE NICKNAME GREEN & WHITE In 1926, Michigan State’s fi rst southern baseball Details are sketchy as to when Michigan State training tour provided the setting for the birth of the athletic teams offi cially began using the school colors “Spartans” nickname. green and white. But records of the Athletic Association It all came about when a Lansing of the then Michigan Agricultural College show that sportswriter imposed the silent treatment on April 11, 1899, the organization took steps on a contest-winning nickname and sub- toward adoption of a green monogram, “to be stituted his own choice, the name that has worn only by athletes who subsequently take lasted through the years. part in intercollegiate events.” In 1925, Michigan State College re- It is generally thought the colors came into placed the name Michigan Agricultural wide use with the arrival in 1903 of Chester L. SPARTY MASCOT College. The college sponsored a contest Brewer as the school’s fi rst full-time director Michigan State’s beloved Sparty has won three to select a nickname to replace “Aggies” of athletics. Brewer also coached the Spartan national championships in the last four years at the and picked “The Michigan Staters.” football, basketball, baseball and track teams, the Universal Cheer Association’s mascot competition at George S. Alderton, then sports editor of the Lansing only varsity units in existence at the time. Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. State Journal, decided the name was too cumbersome SPARTY In January 2004, Sparty became the fi rst Big Ten for newspaper writing and vowed to fi nd a better one. mascot to claim the national title, and in 2005, he Alderton contacted Jim Hasselman of Information “The Spartan” statue, designed and produced by defended his national championship, beating Goldy Services to see if entries still remained from the con- MSU assistant art professor Leonard D. Jungwirth, has a Gopher and Bucky Badger in the fi nals. After fi nishing test. When informed that they still existed, Alderton ran permanent home inside the atrium of the Spartan Stadium third in the 2006 competition, Sparty reclaimed the na- across the entry name of “Spartans” and then decided tower. The 9-foot-7 ceramic fi gure weighs approximately tional championship in 2007. that was the choice. Unfortunately, Alderton forgot to 6,600 pounds, including its base. In 2005, the sculpture Made of hi-tech materials, including a vinyl chest write down who submitted that particular entry, so that was relocated to protect it from the elements. plate and fi berglass molds like the ones used for mak- part of the story remains a mystery. “The Spartan” was dedicated on June 9, 1945, at ing Muppets, the seven-foot costume weighs in at 40 Rewriting game accounts supplied by Perry the intersection of Red Cedar Road, Kalamazoo Street pounds, allowing enough fl exibility for playful gestures Fremont, a catcher on the squad, Alderton fi rst used the and Chestnut Road. Popularly known as “Sparty,” the and animation. Sparty is a far cry from the many papier- name sparingly and then ventured into the headlines statue remains one of the favorite photo subjects of mache heads that have popped up since the 1950’s, with it. (Incidentally, after two days of spelling the campus visitors. mostly from fraternity efforts. The fi rst offi cial one appar- name incorrectly with an “o”, Mr. Alderton changed In 2005, an exact replica of the original terra cotta ently debuted in 1955 courtesy of Theta Xi. it to Spartan on a tip from a close friend.) Dale sculpture - now cast in bronze - took up resi- Other versions were introduced from time to time. Stafford, a sports writer for the Lansing Capitol dency on the plaza located at the north end of In 1984, Sigma Phi Epsilon introduced the fi rst “gruff” News, a rival of the State Journal, picked up the Demonstration Hall Field. The molds for the head — sporting the unshaven look that still adorns name for his paper after a couple of days. Alderton bronze statue were made from the origi- many sweatshirts and jackets. By contrast, the called Stafford and suggested that he might want nal sculpture. The new statue was cast current Sparty costume is a state-of-the-art, to join the Spartan parade and he did. in bronze at the Artworks Foundry in full-bodied uniform that costs $12,000. As Mr. Alderton explains: “No student, alum- Berkeley, Calif. Today six students — their identities nus or college offi cial had called up the editor to As part of MSU’ sesquicentennial kept private — take turns being Sparty complain about our audacity in giving celebration, the bronze “Sparty” was with one of three costumes. Because of the old school a new name, so we dedicated on Oct. 8, 2005. Donors the costume size, Sparty aspirants must be ventured into headlines with it. contributed approximately $500,000 to between 5-10 and 6-2 in height. Candidates Happily for the experiment, pay for all work related to the who fi t the physical needs are chosen the name took. It began new sculpture, including the after a hands-on process that includes appearing in other news- plaza. tryouts and interviews. papers and when the stu- The Sparty Mascot Program is dent publication used it, run and funded by the Student Alumni that clinched it.” Foundation. ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
On Oct. 1, 1999, Michigan State University unveiled its new Athletics Hall of Fame during Homecoming weekend. Located in the Clara Bell Smith Student- Athlete Academic Center, the $250,000 Hall of Fame displays key moments in Spartan athletic history as well as plaques of the 92 current inductees. The charter class of 30 former Spartan athletes, coaches and administrators was inducted in 1992. MSU inducted 11 members into its Hall of Fame in 2007: Richard Frey (cross country/track & fi eld) from the Pioneer Era; Shirley Cook (basketball/fi eld hockey/track & fi eld), Jim Ellis (football), George Guerre (football) and Dean Look (football/baseball) from the Early Era; Marshall Dill (track & fi eld), Tom Ross (hockey), Scott Skiles (basketball) and Val Sterk Kemper (volleyball) from the Contemporary Era; and Grady Peninger (wrestling) and George Perles (football) from the former coach/administrator category.
Fred Alderman (Track) Sue Ertl (Golf) George Alderton (Sports Editor) Dr. James Feurig (Team Physician) Chet Aubuchon (Basketball) Mary Fossum (Golf Coach) Ed Bagdon (Football) Richard Frey (Cross Country/Track) Gloria Becksford Lyman Frimodig (Softball/Softball Coach) (Basketball/Baseball/Football) Richard Berry (Fencing) John Fuzak (Faculty Athletics Amo Bessone (Hockey Coach) Representative) Art Brandstatter, Sr. (Football) Kirk Gibson (Football/Baseball) Molly Brennan (Track) Cheryl Gilliam (Track) Jack Breslin Everett “Sonny” Grandelius (Football/ Basketball/Baseball) (Football) Chester Brewer Johnny Green (Basketball) (Athletics Director/Coach) Roger Grove (Football/Basketball) Judi Brown (Track) George Guerre (Football) Lauren Brown (Track) John Hannah (MSU President) Leander Burnett (Baseball/Track) George “Jud” Heathcote John Kobs (Baseball Coach) Clarence “Biggie” Munn Bob Carey (Basketball Coach) Frank Kush (Football) (Football Coach/Athletics Director) (Football/Basketball/Track) Jack Heppinstall (Athletics Trainer) Bonnie Lauer (Golf) Dr. Gwen Norrell Lynn Chandnois (Football) John Horne (Boxing) Sherman Lewis (Football/Track) (Faculty Athletics Representative) Don Coleman (Football) Burl Jennings (Wrestling) Danny Litwhiler (Baseball Coach) Herb Odom (Boxing) Fendley Collins (Wrestling Coach) Merle Jennings (Wrestling) Dean Look (Football/Baseball) Weldon Olson (Hockey) Shirley Cook Earvin “Magic” Johnson (Basketball) William Mack Julie Farrell-Ovenhouse (Diving) (Field Hockey/Basketball/Track) Fred Johnson (Track) (Cross Country/Track) Grady Peninger (Wrestling Coach) Jerry DaPrato (Football) Joyce Kazmierski (Golf) Jane Manchester-Meyers George Perles (Football Coach) Duffy Daugherty (Football Coach) Greg Kelser (Basketball) (Swimming/Diving) John Pingel (Football) Chuck Davey (Boxing) Crawford “Forddy” Kennedy Robert “Buck” McCurry (Football) Carlton Rintz (Gymnastics) Joe DeLamiellure (Football) (Cross Country/Track) Gale Mikles (Wrestling) Robin Roberts (Baseball/Basketball) Marshall Dill (Track) Henry Kennedy Blake Miller (Football) Tom Ross (Hockey) Gary Dilley (Swimming) (Cross Country/Track) Deanne Moore (Softball) Ernestine Russell (Gymnastics) Jim Ellis (Football) Gene Kenney (Soccer Coach) Earl Morrall (Football) George Saimes (Football) Karl Schlademan (Track Coach) Clarke Scholes (Swimming) Scott Skiles (Basketball) Charles “Bubba” Smith (Football) Gideon “Charlie” Smith (Football) Steve Smith (Basketball) Fred Stabley, Sr. (Sports Information Director) Valerie Sterk Kemper (Volleyball) Brad Van Pelt (Football/Baseball/Basketball) Doug Volmar (Hockey) Gene Washington (Football/Track) Herb Washington (Track and Field) George Webster (Football) John D. Wilson (Football) Tom Yewcic (Football/Baseball) Ralph Young (Football Coach/ Track and Field Coach/ Athletics Director) Supporting Spartan Field Hockey 2007 Michigan State Field Hockey
A Storied Past ... Donate To The Future Join the winning team ... and together we can make a difference!
It’s a great time to be part of Michigan State fi eld hockey. The team has won several Big Ten Championships, advanced to the NCAA Final Four (2002 and 2004) and advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight (2001, 2003) over the course of the past six seasons. In addition, Spartan fi eld hockey players have excelled in the classroom as six players were named to the NFHCA National Academic Team in 2004. MSU is committed to being a top-10 fi eld hockey program that is well-known and respected in East Lansing and across the country. The accomplishments of the past would not have been possible without your support. For more information on how to make a difference with the MSU fi eld hockey program, please contact the Spartan fi eld hockey offi ce at 517.353.7157, or email head coach Rolf van de Kerkhof at: [email protected], or contact the Ralph Young Fund at 517.432.4610. ... A Winning Present
Thank You For All Of Your Support Gregory Adams Gary Dietz Christine Knoblock James Miller Mary Sheurer Kathryn Adams Lorie Dietz Richard Knoblock Chyeryl Morell Mary Jo Shankland Melinda Anderson-Straley Ashely Egland Helen Knull Todd Morell Melissa Straus Carol Bowden Howard Ellias Justin Knull MSU Ice Breakers Club Michael Straus Tamara Bruce David Falconer Barbara Lundy Michael Nykaza Patricia Tabbert Gerald Buys Randall Faust Gayle Lusher Stephanie Nykaza Rolf van de Kerkhof Lori Buys Theresa Faust Ken Lusher Sharon Oehler Denise Wood Keith Cheli Sharon Fox Susan Markee James Pivarnik Donna Zanetti Margaret Cheli Daniel Harpstead Thomas Markee Linda Pivarnik Michael Zanetti Gayle Ciliberti Catherine Hartmann Janice Williams-Mayhew Louis Rabault Mrs. Jennifer L. Clarke James Hartmann Gary Mayhew Anna Redmon Taylor Clarke Richard P. Jones Jeff Milbrath Helen Reisdorf Nadine Crane Suzanne Jones Cathy Miller R.T. Reisdorf
Offi ce of Compliance Services The Michigan State University Offi ce of Com- Michigan State University is committed and programs want and need your full cooperation to pliance Services functions within the scope of the obligated to the principle of institutional control in ensure that MSU wins the right way, both on and University’s compliance program to coordinate, operating its athletics program in a manner that is off the fi eld. monitor and verify compliance with all NCAA and consistent with the letter and the spirit of NCAA, Please do not hesitate to contact the Offi ce of Big Ten requirements and to educate the various Big Ten Conference and University rules and reg- Compliance Services should you have any ques- constituencies of the University and the athletics ulations. As MSU strives for academic and ath- tions regarding NCAA or Big Ten rules. community regarding NCAA and Big Ten regula- letic excellence, we must always seek the highest tions. standard of ethical conduct. Your support and Offi ce of Compliance Services The Offi ce of Compliance Services directs involvement with our athletics program is critical Michigan State University the Athletics Department’s compliance efforts to its success; however, we must emphasize that 223 Jenison Field House and acts as a resource center concerning NCAA any inappropriate, even inadvertent, activity could (517) 432-5510 regulations and compliance issues. The primary jeopardize the eligibility of our current or prospec- functions of the Offi ce of Compliance Services tive student-athletes and the compliance of the www.msu.edu/user/msuncaa/ are to oversee and verify the accurate and timely University with NCAA regulations. completion of NCAA required procedures. In If you have any questions regarding NCAA addition, the Offi ce of Compliance Services pro- rules and regulations, especially relating to in- vides educational programming and interpretive teractions between representatives of MSU’s support to ensure that all individuals involved with athletics interests and prospective and currently the athletics program fully understand the Univer- enrolled student-athletes, please contact the Of- sity’s compliance expectations. fi ce of Compliance Services. MSU’s athletics
48 Spartan Field Hockey • NCAA Semifi nals: 2002, 2004 • Big Ten Tournament Champions: 2002, 2003 • Big Ten Champions: 2001, 2003, 2004