HOFSTRA LACROSSE CAA Championship Notes May 7, 2006

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1 HOFSTRA LACROSSE CAA Championship Notes May 7, 2006 Contact: Stephen A. Gorchov (516) office (516) cell stephen.a.gorchov@hofstra.edu 2006 Hofstra Lacrosse Schedule & Results (11-6, 5-2 CAA) CURRENT IWLCA RANKING #17 (5/1) CURRENT INSIDE LACROSSE RANKING - #18 (5/1) Date Opponent Result / Time Feb. 24 #1 NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY L 9-16 March 1 RUTGERS UNIVERSITY L 7-9 March 4 at University of Denver L 9-15 March 12 at #17 Cornell University L 5-13 March 15 #6 BOSTON UNIVERSITY W 11-8 March 22 UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS W 10-8 March 26 #20 LOYOLA COLLEGE (MD) W March 31 at George Mason University * L April 2 at #17 James Madison University * L 8-12 April 7 UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE * W (OT) April 9 at Towson University * W 15-9 April 14 #13 THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY * W 10-8 April 16 OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY * W 15-7 April 21 at Drexel University * W (OT) April 23 VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY W 10-6 April 25 at Stony Brook University W 16-8 COLONIAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP (at Harrisonburg, Virginia) May 5 vs. #15 The College of William & Mary Semifinals May 7 at #13 James Madison University Championship Game W p.m. NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP May 14 First Round (at campus sites) TBA May 20 Quarterfinals (at campus sites) TBA May 26 Semifinals (Annapolis, MD) TBA May 28 Championship (Annapolis, MD) TBA * - denotes Colonial Athletic Association contest BOLD & CAPS denotes home contest All home games played at James M. Shuart Stadium WLAX Quick Facts Head Coach: Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe Alma Mater: James Madison, 1997 Career Record: 50-34/Fifth Season Field (Capacity): James M. Shuart Stadium (15,000) Press Box Phone Number: (516) Home Record: Road Record: Neutral Record: 1-0 WLAX Athletic Comm. Contact: Stephen Gorchov Phone: (O) (516) (C) (516) Athletic Communications Fax: (516) Athletics Website: Upcoming Games: Sunday, May 7 at James Madison (CAA Championship), 1 p.m. This Week: Currently in the midst of the second-longest winning streak in the nation at seven games, the number two-seeded Hofstra Women s Lacrosse team heads to Harrisonburg, Virginia for the 2006 Colonial Athletic Association Championship. The Pride will open play in the semifinals against #3 seed William & Mary. The winner will advance to Sunday s championship game at 1 p.m. against the winner of the other semifinal pitting top-seeded James Madison against defending conference champion Towson. Hofstra vs. This Week s Opponents vs. William & Mary (4-2) Last Meeting; 2006 (W 12-9) vs. James Madison (1-5) - Last Meeting; 2006 (L 8-12) Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe: Now in her fifth season at the helm of the Pride Lacrosse program, Klaes-Bawcombe (James Madison, 1997) has guided Hofstra to a record in her nearly five seasons at the helm. During her tenure, she has led the Pride to four appearances in the Colonial Athletic Association Championship Semifinals and last year she guided Hofstra to a regular season CAA title and a spot in the CAA Championship Game. Klaes- Bawcombe is assisted on the Hofstra sidelines by Abby Morgan. Longest Tenured Coaches in CAA WLAX: Hofstra Head Coach Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe ranks fourth in the CAA in longest tenure at their current institution. Sue Stahl (Old Dominion) 16th season Amy Umbach (George Mason) ninth season Tara Brown (William & Mary) sixth season Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe (Hofstra) fifth season Kellie Young (James Madison) fifth season Anna Marie Vesco (Drexel) fourth season Melissa Holmes (Towson) third season Kim Ciarrocca (Delaware) second season

2 Streaks and Trends: Hofstra has won eight straight games and 11 of its last 13 games since an 0-4 start to the season. Hofstra s current eight-game win streak is the secondlongest current streak in the nation and is tied for the second-longest in program history. Hofstra s current seven-game home field win streak is tied for the third-longest in school history. #6 Boston University, whom the Pride defeated 11-8 on March 15, is the highest ranked opponent that the Hofstra Women s Lacrosse team has ever defeated. With four ranked victories already this season, it marks the second straight season Hofstra has had at least four ranked wins. In 2005, the Pride defeated six ranked teams. Hofstra has won 21 of its last 29 games dating back to last season and 27 of its last 37 going back to the 2004 campaign. Four of the 10 losses were by one-goal. Since the season-opening four-game losing skid, Hofstra has amassed an 11-2 record and is outscoring its opponents, The combined 25 wins in the last two seasons is tied for the second-most in back-to-back seasons in Hofstra Lacrosse history ( wins, wins). With 11 wins in 2006, Hofstra has now won at least eight games in seven straight seasons. This season is the fifth time in school history that Hofstra has amassed 10 or more wins (since 1976). Hofstra s 14 wins in 2005 ranks second all-time in school history, only eclipsed by the 2001 squad that went 16-3 and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the only time in school history. The Pride is 12-3 in its last 15 overtime contests, having won two straight extra session games and four of their last five overtimes games. Probable Starters GOALIE 2006 Stats #32 Maisie Osteen (So.) 11-6, 1001:01 MP, GPA,.474 SP DEFENSE #2 Kim Kozlowski (Jr.) 8 GB, 5 DC, 9 CT #8 Alysse Ruszkowski (Fr.) 1 A, 16 GB, 4 DC, 11 CT #12 Jaime Irving (Sr.) 1 G, 2 A, 3 PTS, 44 GB, 33 DC, 28 CT #29 Kerry McCaffrey (Sr.) 16 GB, 4 DC, 9 CT MIDFIELD #4 Sandy Wasserbach (Fr.) 11 G, 4 A, 15 PTS, 12 GB, 9 DC #10 Jamie Rabuano (Sr.) 18 G, 9 A, 27 PTS, 25 GB, 12 DC, 7 CT #16 Lauren Whitcomb (Fr.) 21 G, 3 A, 24 PTS, 28 GB, 19 DC, 11 CT #20 Heather Albro (Sr.) 27 G, 3 A, 30 PTS, 16 GB, 22 DC, 6 CT #25 Casey McGrath (Jr.) 47 G, 14 A, 61 PTS, 37 GB, 22 DC, 20 CT ATTACK #7 Catherine Guerriere (Sr.) 15 G, 7 A, 22 PTS, 23 GB, 7 DC, 5 CT #11 Kimberly Hillier (Jr.) 46 G, 24 A, 70 PTS, 30 GB, 49 DC, 14 CT BOLD leads team G = Goals, A = Assists, PTS = Points, GB = Ground Balls, DC = Draw Controls, CT = Caused Turnovers, SP = Save Percentage GAA = Goals Against Average, MP = Minutes Played CAA Coaches Poll: In a preseason poll of the league s head coaches, Towson has been pegged as the favorite to capture the 2006 Colonial Athletic Association women s lacrosse title. Although the defending champion Tigers surpassed second-place Hofstra by just two points in the poll with 45, they did receive five of the seven possible first-place votes from opposing coaches. Here is how the voting stacked up: 1. Towson (5) Hofstra (2) James Madison Delaware (1) William & Mary George Mason Drexel Old Dominion HOFSTRA TEAM LEADERS Goals Casey McGrath 47 Kimberly Hillier 46 Heather Albro 27 Assists Kimberly Hillier 24 Casey McGrath 14 Jamie Rabuano 9 Points Kimberly Hillier 70 Casey McGrath 61 Heather Albro 30 Ground Balls Jaime Irving 44 Casey McGrath 37 Kimberly Hillier 30 Draw Controls Kimberly Hillier 49 Jaime Irving 33 Two tied with 22 Caused Turnovers Jaime Irving 28 Casey McGrath 20 Kimberly Hillier 14 Goalie Stats Goals Against Average Maisie Osteen (11-6) Cassandra Stuke (0-0) Save Percentage Maisie Osteen (11-6).474 Cassandra Stuke (0-0).333 PRIDE BY THE NUMBERS 1 Preseason All-American. Junior attack Kimberly Hillier was named to Inside Lacrosse s preseason third team. 4 victories over ranked teams by Hofstra in Seniors on the 2005 Hofstra Lacrosse roster, half of 2005 s total. 6 Boston University s rank when the Pride defeated the Terriers, 11-8, on March 15. It is the highest ranked opponent the Pride has ever defeated. 6 victories over ranked teams by Hofstra in Hofstra has won at least eight games in seven straight seasons. 9 Loyola s rank when the Pride defeated the Greyhounds, 9-8, on March 6 of last season. It was Hofstra s highest ranked victory since defeating #9 Yale, 12-11, in the 2002 season finale. 14 Wins in 2005, second-most in school history behind only the 2001 s squads 16 victories 14 Hofstra was ranked 14th in the final IWLCA poll of Hofstra was ranked 16th in the 2006 preseason IWLCA poll. 50 Career wins by Hofstra Head Coach Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe, now in her fifth season. 116 Career goals by junior Becky Thorn, currently ranked third all-time in Hofstra Lacrosse history. 165 All-time wins by the Hofstra Lacrosse program since the NCAA began sponsoring women s lacrosse in Hofstra made its only NCAA appearance in 2001 after winning the America East title with a 7-6 OT win over Boston University.

3 2006 HOFSTRA LACROSSE BY THE NUMBERS Overall Record (CAA Record) 11-6 (5-2) Home Record (Road Record) (Neutral) 7-2 (3-4) (1-0) CAA Home Record (CAA Road Record) 3-0 (2-2) In February 0-1 In March 3-4 In April 7-1 In May 1-0 In Regulation 9-6 In Overtime 2-0 On Tuesday 1-0 On Wednesday 2-1 On Friday 5-1 On Saturday 0-1 On Sunday 4-2 During the Day (At Night) 10-4 (1-2) When leading at the half (Trailing at half) 7-0 (2-6) When tied at the half 2-0 When scoring first (Opponent scores first) 7-4 (4-2) When outshooting opponent (Getting outshot) 7-4 (4-2) Longest winning streak 8 (4/7 - current) Longest losing streak 4 (2/24 3/12) Last five games 5-0 Last ten games 8-2 vs. ranked teams TEAM GAME-BY-GAME LEADERS LED OR TIED FOR THE TEAM LEAD IN GOALS Casey McGrath 7 times Kimberly Hillier 6 times Lauren Whitcomb 3 times Becky Thorn 1 time Catherine Guerriere 1 time Kelly McGrath 1 time Jamie Rabuano 1 time Heather Albro 1 time LED OR TIED FOR THE TEAM LEAD IN ASSISTS Kimberly Hillier 13 times Casey McGrath 6 times Catherine Guerriere 5 times Jamie Rabuano 4 times Sandy Wasserbach 3 times Lauren Whitcomb 2 times Alicia Recco 1 time Alysse Ruszlowski 1 time Jaime Irving 1 time LED OR TIED FOR THE TEAM LEAD IN POINTS Kimberly Hillier 11 times Casey McGrath 7 times Lauren Whitcomb 3 times Becky Thorn 1 time Heather Albro 1 time LED OR TIED FOR THE TEAM LEAD IN GROUND BALLS Casey McGrath 7 times Jaime Irving 7 times Lauren Whitcomb 4 times Maisie Osteen 4 times Kimberly Hillier 3 times Catherine Guerriere 3 times Heather Albro 2 times Becky Thorn 1 time Alysse Ruszkowski 1 time Jamie Rabuano 1 time Kerry McCaffrey 1 time Kara Meekins 1 time Kim Kozlowski 1 time LED OR TIED FOR THE TEAM LEAD IN DRAW CONTROLS Kimberly Hillier 8 times Jaime Irving 5 times Heather Albro 3 times Becky Thorn 2 times Casey McGrath 2 times Lauren Whitcomb 1 time Kim Kozlowski 1 time Alysse Ruszkowski 1 time Jamie Rabuano 1 time Kerry McCaffrey 1 time Kerrin Fraser 1 time LED OR TIED FOR THE TEAM LEAD IN CAUSED TURNOVERS Jaime Irving 8 times Casey McGrath 5 times Kerry McCaffrey 3 times Kimberly Hillier - 2 times Kim Kozlowski 2 times Alysse Ruszkowski 1 time Heather Albro 1 time Maisie Osteen 1 time Catherine Guerriere 1 time Jamie Rabuano 1 time IWLCA DIVISION I May 1, 2006 RANK SCHOOL POINTS 1st #1 Northwestern (15-1) #2 Virginia (15-3) #3 Duke (15-2) #4 Georgetown (12-3) #5 North Carolina (12-5) #6 Maryland (12-6) #7 Notre Dame (12-3) #8 Dartmouth (10-4) #9 Boston University (13-4) #10 Cornell (11-3) #11 Richmond (14-3) #12 Johns Hopkins (11-3) #13 James Madison (12-4) #14 Princeton (10-5) #15 William & Mary (10-6) 88 0 #16 Stanford (10-5) 68 0 #17 Hofstra (10-6) 63 0 #18 Syracuse (10-6) 62 0 #19 Penn State (8-8) 45 0 #20 Penn (9-6) 18 0 Bounce Entertainment/Inside Lacrosse Women s Media Poll May 1, 2006 Rank School Record Points Last Week 1 Northwestern (14) Virginia (1) Duke Georgetown North Carolina Maryland Notre Dame Princeton t Richmond t Cornell t Boston University Dartmouth Johns Hopkins James Madison Syracuse William and Mary Stanford Hofstra Penn State t 20 Pennsylvania Others receiving votes: Loyola 12, Holy Cross 2, UMBC 1, St. Bonaventure 1 Dropping out: Loyola (20t)

4 Highest Ever: Hofstra s #9 ranking in the March 7 IWLCA poll of last season was the first time that the Hofstra Women s Lacrosse program had reached the top 10 in the national rankings. The No. 7 ranking in the March 14 poll is the highest ranking in school history. Openers (FIVE-ALIVE): Hofstra is 5-5 in its last 10 season openers, 5-5 in its last 10 home openers and 5-5 in its last 10 road openers. The Pride has won two of its last three season openers and two of its last three home openers. In addition, the Pride has been victorious in its last two road openers. HOFSTRA IN THE 2006 POLLS Intercollegiate Women s Lacrosse Coaches Association Poll February 8 - #16 February 27 - #16 March 6 Not Ranked March 13 Not Ranked March 20 Not Ranked March 27 - #20 April 3 Not Ranked April 10 Not Ranked April 17 - #17 April 24 - #17 May 1 - #17 Bounce Entertainment/Inside Lacrosse Media Poll February 6 - #20 February 13 - #20 February 20 - #19 February 27 - RV March 6 Not Ranked March 13 Not Ranked March 20 - RV March 27 - #20 April 3 - RV April 10 - RV April 17 #19 April 24 - #17 May 1 - #18 HOFSTRA IN THE NCAA RANKINGS (thru 4/30) Scoring Offense 30th (11.47) Scoring Defense 26th (10.93) Scoring Margin 36th (0.53) Win Percentage 26th (0.600) Draw Controls 25th (12.67) Points Per Game 4.07 (20th) Kimberly Hillier Goals Per Game 2.87 (27th) Casey McGrath Goals Per Game 2.60 (45th) Kimberly Hillier Draw Controls 2.80 (17th) Kimberly Hillier Caused Turnovers 1.80 (19th) Jaime Irving 2005 AWARD WINNERS IWLCA All-American (1st Team) Bridget Eder IWLCA All-American (3rd Team) Becky Thorn IWLCA NE Region AA (1st Team) Bridget Eder IWLCA NE Region AA (1st Team) Becky Thorn IWLCA NE Region AA (2nd Team) Kimberly Hillier IWLCA Academic AA Catherine Guerriere All-CAA (1st Team) Bridget Eder All-CAA (1st Team) Becky Thorn All-CAA (1st Team) Kimberly Hillier All-CAA (2nd Team) Casey McGrath CAA All-Rookie Team Maisie Osteen CAA Defensive Player of the Year Bridget Eder CAA Coach of the Year Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe 2006 HOFSTRA SEASON-HIGHS ***TEAM*** Points 27 vs. Loyola (MD), Goals 20 vs. Loyola (MD), Assists 7, three times, most recently vs. Old Dominion, Shots 40 vs. Delaware, Saves 14 vs. William & Mary, Ground Balls 32 at Drexel, Caused Turnovers 20 vs. Loyola (MD), Draw Controls 18 vs. Delaware, ***INDIVIDUAL*** Points 8, twice, most recently by Casey McGrath at Drexel, Goals 8 by Casey McGrath at Drexel, Assists 4, twice, most recently by Casey McGrath at Stony Brook, Shots 15 by Casey McGrath vs. Delaware, Saves 14 by Maisie Osteen vs. William & Mary, Ground Balls 8 by Jaime Irving vs. Loyola (MD), Caused TO s 4, twice, most recently by Jaime Irving vs. Vanderbilt, Draw Controls 8 by Jaime Irving vs. Delaware, HOFSTRA IN THE CAA RANKINGS (5/1/06) TEAM Goals Per Game Fourth Assists Per Game Fifth 4.06 Points Per Game Fourth Ground Balls Per Game Seventh Draw Controls Per Game Fourth Shots Per Game Sixth Shots On Goal Per Game Second Turnovers Per Game Second Caused Turnovers Per Game Fifth 8.81 Goals Against Average Third Saves Per Game Fourth 9.12 Save Percentage Third.459 INDIVIDUAL Goals Per Game t-4. Casey McGrath (2.81) 7. Kimberly Hillier (2.69) Assists Per Game 2. Kimberly Hillier (1.50) Points Per Game 3. Kimberly Hillier (4.19) 7. Casey McGrath (3.56) Game-Winning Goals t-4. Casey McGrath (0.19) t-4. Kimberly Hillier (0.19) t-10. Lauren Whitcomb (0.12) Ground Balls Per Game None Ranked Shots Per Game 6. Kimberly Hillier (6.81) 10. Casey McGrath (5.81) Draw Controls Per Game 3. Kimberly Hillier (2.75) Caused Turnovers Per Game None Ranked Goals Against Average 3. Maisie Osteen (10.46) Save Percentage 3. Maisie Osteen (.464) Saves Per Game 2. Maisie Osteen (8.88) Free-Position Goals Per Game t-9. Casey McGrath (0.50)

5 Road Win: Hofstra picked up its first road win this season and first since April 8, 2005 (9-8 2OT over ODU) when they defeated Towson, 15-9 on April 9 of this season. Draw Control Specialist: Freshman midfielder Lauren Whitcomb has become Hofstra s draw control specialist in the absence of senior midfielder Becky Thorn. In wins over Massachusetts and Loyola (MD), Whitcomb totaled nine of her 19 draw controls this season. Against #20 Loyola (MD) on March 26, Whitcomb tied a Pride season-high with seven draw controls to help lead Hofstra to the record-setting offensive performance. In addition, after being held scoreless in Hofstra s season opener vs. #1 Northwestern, Whitcomb has tallied at least one point in 14 of the 16 games since. Defender U: Much like Penn State is known as Linebacker U for their ability to produce great linebackers, the Hofstra Women s Lacrosse team is beginning a trend of all-around great defenders. After the program s first-ever first team All- American, Bridget Eder, graduated last spring, senior defender Jaime Irving has stepped right into the top defender role and shined. Irving leads Hofstra in ground balls (44), caused turnovers (28) and is second in draw controls (33). Record-Setting Day: The 20 goals scored by the Pride in their win over #20 Loyola (MD) on March 26 were the most goals scored in a contest by Hofstra since March 25, 2000 when the Pride defeated Holy Cross, The last time Hofstra notched more than 20 goals in a game came in the 1996 season opener against Davidson, a 23-5 Pride victory. Timely Manner: Junior attack Kimberly Hillier s goal to open the Loyola (MD) game tied an NCAA record for quickest goal to start a game. Her tally at the 29:52 mark of the first half tied the record originally established by Heather Goehringer of Virginia in their game against James Madison on April 13, Combined Output: The 33 combined goals in the Hofstra/Loyola (MD) game on March 26 tied the school record for most goals in a game by both teams. The record was not established that long ago, though, as last year s Colonial Athletic Association Championship between Hofstra and Towson set the mark as the Tigers won to advance to the NCAA Championship. Double Your Pleasure: Junior midfielder Casey McGrath, who finished third on the squad in goals (28) and points (38) last season, had quite an outing against #20 Loyola (MD) on March 26. McGrath posted a game-high six goals in the contest to double her season total to 12 goals at the time. She currently leads the team in goals with 47 after netting a pair of goals vs. William & Mary in the CAA semifinal contest. Tewaaraton Watch List: Hofstra University junior attack Kimberly Hillier was named to the Tewaaraton Trophy Preseason Watch List, the organization announced on February 23. The Women's Selection Committee has named their preseason "watch list". The players on this list were nominated by coaches across all three divisions and are early season hopefuls for the 2006 Tewaaraton Trophy. Hillier was one of only two CAA players, Shannon Witzel being the other, named to the initial watch list. Hillier Named CAA Player of the Week: Hofstra University junior attack Kimberly Hillier was named the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Co-Player of the Week on March 27 after leading Hofstra to a pair of conference wins. Hillier had a great week for Hofstra, which won two games to up its winning streak to three games and improve to 3-4 this season. On Wednesday against Massachusetts, Hillier posted a game-high five goals, while adding a team-high tying four ground balls as Hofstra rallied for a 10-8 victory. Trailing 6-4 at half, Hillier almost single-handedly brought Hofstra the victory as she scored three straight in the opening minutes of the second half to turn a 6-5 deficit into an 8-6 advantage and Hofstra would never trail again. Hillier would shine again on Sunday as she produced four goals and two assists for a game-high tying six points in the Pride's win over #20 Loyola. She added four draw controls and two caused turnovers in the contest as Hofstra scored its most goals since the 2000 season. In the two games, Hillier had nine goals and two assists for 11 points, all team-highs. She also chipped in with six draw controls, five ground balls and two caused turnovers. Hillier Earns Second CAA Award: Hofstra University junior attack Kimberly Hillier was named the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Co-Player of the Week today after leading Hofstra to a pair of conference wins last week. It marked Hillier s second CAA Player of the Week award this season, as she previously earned the honor on March 27. Hillier had a huge week for Hofstra as she totaled 11 points in the Pride's two games to help extend Hofstra's current win streak to a season-high four games. In Hofstra's key 10-8 over #13 William & Mary, Hillier chipped in with two goals and one assist for a three-point day, while also adding in three ground balls and a draw control. Hillier would then lead the way as she almost single-handedly pushed the Pride's record over.500 for the first time this season on Sunday with a career performance. Hillier led all scorers in points, goals and assists as she totaled four goals and four assists for a careerhigh eight points in the Pride's 15-7 win over Old Dominion. Hillier has amassed 23 points (14 G, 9 A) during Hofstra's four-game win streak. For the week, Hillier had 11 points on six goals and five assists, while adding three ground balls and three draw controls. McGrath Garners CAA POTW Honors: Hofstra University junior midfielder Casey McGrath was named the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Co-Player of the Week, it was announced on April 24 by the conference office. The player of the week award was Hofstra's third this season as junior attacker Kimberly Hillier (Farmingdale, NY) previously earned the accolade on two seperate occasions. Earlier on April 24, McGrath also garnered Newsday Female Athlete of the Week honors. McGrath led the way this week for Hofstra, which extended its win streak to six games with a pair of victories. On Friday at Drexel, McGrath almost single-handedly willed Hofstra to the overtime win as she totaled a career and Hofstra individual season-high eight goals. The eight goals marked a season-high for any player from the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and are tied for the fourth-most in NCAA Division I play this season. McGrath led the Pride on a huge comeback as Hofstra trailed 11-5 with 20:06 remaining before scoring six straight, including four from McGrath to tie it. McGrath added two goals and an assist in Hofstra's 10-6 win over nationally-recognized Vanderbilt on Sunday, and totaled 10 goals, one assist, 11 points, seven ground balls, three caused turnovers and two draw controls on the week.

6 Career-Highs: Juniors Casey McGrath and Kimberly Hillier both notched then career-highs in points with seven in Hofstra s 15-9 win over Towson on April 9. McGrath s came courtesy of six goals and one assists, while Hillier added four goals and three assists in the victory over the preseason CAA favorite. Home Field Win Streaks: Hofstra s current seven-game win streak at James M. Shuart Stadium is tied for third all-time in school history games games t games t games Scoring Streak: Junior attacker Kimberly Hillier, who has tallied at least one point in all 17 of the Pride s games this season, is currently in the midst of a 34-game scoring streak dating back to the first game of her sophomore campaign. In her nearly three seasons with the Pride, Hillier has only been held scoreless twice in a 50-game career. Also with extended current scoring streaks for the Pride are senior attacker Heather Albro (nine games) and junior midfielder Casey McGrath (11 games). Hillier Steps Up: Junior Kimberly Hillier has certainly stepped up her game during Hofstra s current eight-game win streak. During the streak, Hillier has totaled 24 goals and 15 assists for 39 points. Recently, she notched a hat trick in the CAA semifinals against William & Mary and now is just three points shy of the single season school scoring mark of 73 points set by Kathleen McPike in This season, she leads the Pride this season in assists (24), points (70) and draw controls (49). She also ranks second on the team with 46 goals scored. What An Afternoon: After teammate, junior attacker, Kimberly Hillier notched a individual career-high and a Hofstra individual-high eight points against ODU on April 16, classmate, midfielder Casey McGrath stepped up bigtime for the Pride in their next game, a overtime road win over Drexel on April 21. McGrath tallied a career-high eight goals to almost single-handedly lead Hofstra back from an 11-5 deficit with just 20 minutes to play in regulation. The eight goals marked a season-high for any player from the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and are tied for the fourth-most in NCAA Division I play this season. All-Time Winningest Class: With postseason play remaining, this year s senior class ranks in a tie for second all-time in wins with wins t wins t wins t wins t wins Milestones: Several Hofstra players are approaching career and single season milestones in certain statistical categories. CAREER Senior defender Jaime Irving Fifth Ground Balls (104) Third Caused Turnovers (70) Sixth Draw Controls (50) Senior midfielder Becky Thorn Third Goals (116) Ninth Points (132) Fourth Ground Balls (111) Seventh Caused Turnovers (41) Third Draw Controls (117) Junior attack Kimberly Hillier Third Points (160) T-Fifth Goals (102) Fourth Assists (58) Sixth Ground Balls (102) Fourth Draw Controls (92) Junior midfielder Casey McGrath T-Tenth Goals (89) SEASON Senior defender Jaime Irving Tenth Ground Balls (44) T-Fifth Caused Turnovers (28) T-Seventh Draw Controls (33) Junior attack Kimberly Hillier Sixth Goals (46) T-Fifth Assists (24) Third Points (70) Third Draw Controls (49) Junior midfielder Casey McGrath Fifth Goals (47) Eighth Points (61) NCAA Division I Women s Lacrosse Longest Current Win Streaks (at least four games) * complied from * SCHOOL CONSECUTIVE WINS NEXT GAME 1. Monmouth Nine 5/5 vs. Mount St. Mary s 2. Hofstra Seven 5/5 vs. William & Mary t-3. Le Moyne Five 5/6 at Holy Cross t-3. Northwestern Five 5/5 vs. Vanderbilt t-3. Stanford Five 5/6 MPSF Semifinals t-3. Dartmouth Five 5/7 vs. Duke t-7. James Madison Four 5/5 vs. Towson t-7. Sacred Heart Four 5/5 vs. Quinnipiac 2006 AWARD WINNERS Kimberly Hillier All-CAA First Team Casey McGrath All-CAA First Team Jaime Irving All-CAA First Team Lauren Whitcomb CAA All-Rookie Team Longest Win Streaks in School History: Hofstra s current eight-game streak is tied for the second-longest in school history Nine Straight Wins t Eight Straight Wins t Eight Straight Wins t Seven Straight Wins t Seven Straight Wins

7 HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY The Pride No. Player Pos. Ht. Cl. Hometown/High School 2 Kim Kozlowski D 5-6 Jr. Merrick, NY/Calhoun 3 Lauren Eberling M 5-2 Fr. Phoenix, MD/Maryvale Prep 4 Sandy Wasserbach M 5-8 Fr. Baltimore, MD/Catonsville 5 Alicia Recco A 5-6 Fr. Kings Park, NY/Kings Park 6 Becky Thorn M 5-4 Sr. Holbrook, NY/Sachem 7 Catherine Guerriere A 5-4 Sr. St. James, NY/Smithtown 8 Alysse Ruszkowski D 5-6 Fr. Ronkonkoma, NY/Sachem 9 Kendall Gray A 5-4 Fr. Lutherville, MD/Roland Park 10 Jamie Rabuano M 5-4 Sr. Auburn, NY/Auburn 11 Kimberly Hillier A 5-4 Jr. Farmingdale, NY/Farmingdale 12 Jaime Irving D 5-3 Sr. Cortlandt Manor, NY/Walter Panas 14 Meghan Radonis A 5-11 So. East Meadow, NY/Kellenberg 15 Jacquelyn Hetzel M 5-1 Fr. West Chester, PA/West Chester East 16 Lauren Whitcomb M 5-4 Fr. East Rochester, NY/East Rochester 17 Kelly McGrath A 5-3 So. Baltimore, MD/Seton-Keough 18 Jen Bach A 5-6 Fr. Catonsville, MD/Catonsville 19 Brittany Kaplan D 5-1 Jr. Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill East 20 Heather Albro M 5-10 Sr. Purcellville, VA/C.W. Baker (NY) 22 Cat Thoreson D 5-7 Fr. Ellicott City, MD/Centennial 23 Meghan Turnbaugh D 5-2 Fr. Manchester, MD/Hereford 25 Casey McGrath M 5-7 Jr. Kings Park, NY/Kings Park 26 Debbie Stellke D 5-9 So. Shirley, NY/Longwood 27 Kerrin Fraser M 5-6 So. Colorado Springs, CO/Air Academy 28 Kara Meekins D 5-8 Jr. Hampstead, MD/North Carroll 29 Kerry McCaffrey D 5-4 Sr. Garden City, NY/Garden City 30 Cassandra Stuke G 5-6 Jr. North Patchogue, NY/Patchogue-Medford 32 Maisie Osteen G 5-10 So. Charlottesville, VA/Charlottesville Head Coach: Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe (James Madison, 1997), 5th season Assistant Coach: Abby Morgan (Connecticut, 2001), 3rd season Roster Breakdown Players by Class: Seniors (6): Heather Albro, Catherine Guerriere, Jaime Irving, Kerry McCaffrey, Jamie Rabuano, Becky Thorn Juniors (6): Kimberly Hillier, Brittany Kaplan, Kim Kozlowski, Casey McGrath, Kara Meekins, Cassandra Stuke Sophomores (5): Kerrin Fraser, Kelly McGrath, Maisie Osteen, Meghan Radonis, Debbie Stellke Freshmen (10): Jen Bach, Lauren Eberling, Kendall Gray, Jacquelyn Hetzel, Alicia Recco, Alysse Ruszkowski, Cat Thoreson, Meghan Turnbaugh, Sandy Wasserbach, Lauren Whitcomb Players by State: New York (14): Catherine Guerriere, Kimberly Hillier, Jaime Irving, Kim Kozlowski, Kerry McCaffrey, Casey McGrath, Jamie Rabuano, Meghan Radonis, Alicia Recco, Alysse Ruszkowski, Debbie Stellke, Cassandra Stuke, Becky Thorn, Lauren Whitcomb Maryland (8): Jen Bach, Lauren Eberling, Kendall Gray, Kelly McGrath, Kara Meekins, Cat Thoreson, Meghan Turnbaugh, Sandy Wasserbach Virginia (2): Heather Albro, Maisie Osteen Pennsylvania (1): Jacquelyn Hetzel Florida (1): Lisa Papa New Jersey (1): Brittany Kaplan Colorado (1): Kerrin Fraser

8 2006 Hofstra Women's Lacrosse Hofstra Overall Individual Statistics All games (as of May 06, 2006) Overall: Conf: Home: Away: Neut: SHOTS GOALS---- ## Name GP-GS G A Pts Sh Shot% SOG SOG% GW FPG-FPS GB DC T/O CT Fouls Hillier, Kimberly McGrath, Casey Albro, Heather Rabuano, Jamie Whitcomb, Lauren Guerriere, Catherine Wasserbach, Sandy Thorn, Becky McGrath, Kelly Bach, Jen Irving, Jaime Recco, Alicia Hetzel, Jacquelyn Ruszkowski, Alysse Kozlowski, Kim Osteen, Maisie Stuke, Cassandra McCaffrey, Kerry Meekins, Kara Fraser, Kerrin Stellke, Debbie Turnbaugh, Meghan Thoreson, Cat Kaplan, Brittany Radonis, Meghan Eberling, Lauren Total Opponents GOAL AVERAGE--- --SAVES-- -RECORD- Shots ## Name GP-GS Minutes GA GAAvg Saves Pct W L T Faced Osteen, Maisie : Stuke, Cassandra : Total : Opponents : GOALS BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT Total SAVES BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT Total Hofstra Hofstra Opponents Opponents SHOTS BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT Total ATTENDANCE SUMMARY HOFSTRA OPP Hofstra Total Opponents Dates/Avg Per Date... 9/247 7/216 Neutral Site #/Avg... 1/215 SHOTS ON GOAL BY PRD 1st 2nd OT Total Hofstra Opponents CLEARS: Hofstra , Opponents

9 2006 Hofstra Women's Lacrosse Hofstra Overall Team Statistics All games (as of May 06, 2006) Overall: Conf: Home: Away: Neut: TEAM STATISTICS HOFSTRA OPP SHOT STATISTICS... Goals-Shot attempts Goals scored average Shot pct Shots on goal-attempts SOG pct Shots/Game Assists Free position made-att Free position pct GOAL BREAKDOWN... Total Goals Free-position Unassisted Overtime GROUND BALLS DRAW CONTROLS TURNOVERS CAUSED TURNOVERS CLEARS Clear Pct ATTENDANCE... Total Dates/Avg Per Date... 9/247 7/216 Neutral Site #/Avg... 1/215 GOALS BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT Total SHOTS BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT Total Hofstra Hofstra Opponents Opponents SAVES BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT Total SHOTS ON GOAL BY PRD 1st 2nd OT Total Hofstra Hofstra Opponents Opponents

10 2006 Hofstra Women's Lacrosse Hofstra Game-by-Game Goals-Assists-Points All games (as of May 06, 2006) Opponent Date Score WL KOZLOWSKI EBERLING, WASSERBAC RECCO,ALI THORN,BEC GUERRIERE RUSZKOWSK RABUANO,J HILLIER,K IRVING,JA RADONIS,M HETZEL,JA WHITCOMB, MCGRATH,K NU Feb L DNP DNP RUTGERS Mar L DNP DNP DNP DNP at DU Mar L DNP DNP at COR Mar L DNP DNP DNP BU Mar W DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP UMASS Mar W DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP LOYOLA Mar W DNP DNP at MASON Mar L DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP at JMU Apr L DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DELAWARE Apr W DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP at TOWSON Apr W DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP WM Apr W DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP ODU Apr W DNP DNP at DREXEL Apr W DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP VANDY Apr W DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP at SBU Apr W DNP vs WM May W DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Opponent Date Score WL BACH,JEN KAPLAN,BR ALBRO,HEA THORESON, TURNBAUGH MCGRATH,C STELLKE,D FRASER,KE MEEKINS,K MCCAFFREY STUKE,CAS OSTEEN,MA NU Feb L DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP RUTGERS Mar L DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP at DU Mar L DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP at COR Mar L DNP DNP DNP DNP BU Mar W DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP UMASS Mar W DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP LOYOLA Mar W DNP DNP DNP at MASON Mar L DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP at JMU Apr L DNP DNP DNP DELAWARE Apr W DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP at TOWSON Apr W DNP DNP DNP DNP WM Apr W DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP ODU Apr W DNP at DREXEL Apr W DNP DNP DNP DNP VANDY Apr W DNP DNP DNP DNP at SBU Apr W DNP vs WM May W DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP

11 2006 Hofstra Women's Lacrosse Hofstra Game Results All games (as of May 06, 2006) Date Opponent Score Overall Conf Attend Goalie Site Feb 24, 2006 #1 NORTHWESTERN 9-16 L Osteen, Maisie (0-1) Hempstead, New York Mar 01, 2006 RUTGERS 7-9 L Osteen, Maisie (0-2) Hempstead, New York Mar 04, 2006 at Denver 9-15 L Osteen, Maisie (0-3) Denver, Colorado Mar 12, 2006 at #17 Cornell 5-13 L Osteen, Maisie Ithaca, N.Y. Mar 15, 2006 #6 BOSTON UNIVERSITY W Osteen, Maisie (1-4) Hempstead, NY Mar 22, 2006 MASSACHUSETTS W Osteen, Maisie (2-4) Hempstead, New York Mar 26, 2006 #20 LOYOLA W Osteen, Maisie (3-4) Hempstead, New York * Mar 31, 2006 at George Mason L Osteen, Maisie (3-5) Fairfax, Va. * Apr 02, 2006 at #17 James Madison 8-12 L Osteen, Maisie Harrisonburg, Va. * Apr 07, 2006 DELAWARE W OT Osteen, Maisie (4-6) Hempstead, New York * Apr 09, 2006 at Towson W Osteen, Maisie (5-6) Towson, Md. * Apr 14, 2006 #13 WILLIAM & MARY W Osteen, Maisie (6-6) Hempstead, New York * Apr 16, 2006 OLD DOMINION W Osteen, Maisie (7-6) Hempstead, New York * Apr 21, 2006 at Drexel W OT Osteen, Maisie (8-6) Philadelphia, Pa. Apr 23, 2006 VANDERBILT W Osteen, Maisie (9-6) Hempstead, New York Apr 25, 2006 at Stony Brook W Osteen, Maisie (10-6) Stony Brook, N.Y. # May 5, 2006 vs #15 William & Mary W Osteen, Maisie (11-6) Harrisonburg, Va. * - Colonial Athletic Association contest # - CAA Championship (Harrisonburg, Virginia) TEAM RECORD W-L-T ATTEND Dates Total Average Overall: Total: Conference: Home: Home: Away: Away: Neutral: Neutral: Overtime: