22 Holly DROWN. Player PROFILES 2009 WOMEN S LACROSSE. Attack 5-6 Senior Captain Nashua, N.H. Nashua HS Atlantic 10 Finalists

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1 29 WOMEN S LACROSSE Venechanos On Drown: Holly will move back to the attack and the midfield after playing as a defender for much of the 28 season... has a great knack on the attack... will serve as the offensive captain, keeping the attack more balanced... a true midfielder who plays great defense and plays great midfield attack... In the attack, she can finish around the goal and has good vision... described as a workhorse in the midfield... has one of the best sticks and is one of the best finishers on the team. 22 Holly DROWN Attack 5-6 Senior Captain Nashua, N.H. Nashua HS CAREER HIGHS Goals: 5 at Harvard (3/3/7); vs. La Salle (4/29/7) Assists: 2 at Boston University (2/24/7) Points: 5-4 times - last vs. La Salle (4/29/7) Groundballs: 6 at Holy Cross (2/25/6) Caused Turnovers: 2-5 times - last vs. George Washington (4/8/7) Draw Controls: 1 at Vermont (2/28/7) Multi-Goal Games: 1; Hat Tricks: 8; Multi-Point Games: scored a free position goal against Temple (4/23) to tie the game late in the second half... returned to the starting midfield against Vermont (3/29) posting a careerhigh three goals and picking up three groundballs in the win... started the first six games of the season, but did not play in the Hofstra and New Hampshire games due to illness (inflamed ribcage)... recorded a goal and a careerhigh four draw controls at Syracuse (3/15)... scored her first collegiate goal in win over Harvard (3/4). 28 (Junior): Finished the season with seven goals and two assists for 19 points...played in 18 games starting 15 times...started 37 consecutive games until March 6 at Dartmouth - started final 11 straight games of the season...started the season on attack, but then transitioned to defense...was 5-for-7 on free position shots...one of the team s most accurate shooters at 58.3 percent...had 13 groundballs, 11 draw controls and 8 caused turnovers...had two goals and one assist in loss to Boston University (2/27)...had a goal, an assist, two groundballs and two draw controls at La Salle (4/13)... had three groundballs and caused one turnover in A-1 Championship game against Temple (4/27). Before UMass: A 25 graduate of Nashua South High School where she was a U.S. Lacrosse First Team All- American following her senior season... a 24 honorable mention All-American selection and the 24 and 25 New Hampshire Telegraph Player of the Year... threeyear All-New Hampshire selection... led the Purple Panthers to a record during her career... had 38 goals, 16 assists as a sophomore and 54 goals, 38 assists as a junior... played club lacrosse for Granite State Elite... also played on the soccer team earning New Hampshire Telegraph Honorable Mention accolades and the Coaches Award... member of the New Hampshire State Champion basketball team. Drown has played every position for UMass during her career (Sophomore): Was named to the A-1 Commissioner s Fall Honor Roll...finished the season with 41 points (35g, 6a) as the team s second-leading scorer... led the team with 44 draw controls, which set a single-season school record... started all 17 games of the season... had seven hat tricks on the year...in the A-1, ranked second in draw controls per game (2.59), 1th in goals per game (2.6), and tied for first in game-winning goals (4)...in the NCAA, ranked 36th in draw controls per game (2.59)...ranks sixth all-time at UMass with 64 draw controls...scored five goals on five shots in win over La Salle (4/29)...against Saint Joseph s (4/27), had two goals, one groundball and one caused turnover... scored two goals on three shots and in win at Duquesne (4/2)... netted three goals and an assist at Boston College (3/25) including the game-winner in overtime with 12 seconds remaining... tallied four goals and an assist versus Albany (3/1) to tie her career-high of five points... scored a career-high five goals at Harvard (3/3)...had a careerhigh 1 draw controls to go along with three goals at Vermont (2/28)...scored three goals and added two assists along with four draw controls and a groundball at Boston University (2/24). 26 (Freshman): Named to the Spring A-1 Commissioner s Honor Roll... finished the season as one of the top midfielders on the team starting every game but two due to injury... tallied eight goals... also had 33 groundballs, 2 draw controls and seven assists... had three groundballs and a caused turnover against Richmond (5/5) in A-1 Semifinal game... in win at George Washington (4/3), had one groundball and four key draw controls... against Duquesne (4/3), scored a goal, had four draw controls and posted one groundball 28 Atlantic 1 Finalists Personal: Holly Ann Drown... born Aug. 2, 1987 in Nashua, N.H.... daughter of Peter and Joyce Drown... has two siblings, Jeff and Tracey... older sister Tracey was a third-team All-American for the Minutewomen (21-4) and spent two years as the team s assistant coach (25, 26)... majoring in sport management. GETTING TO KNOW HOLLY Nickname: HollyHolls, HBomb Favorite TV show: Friday Night Lights Favorite movie: Good Will Hunting Favorite website: Google Reader Favorite food: ice cream Favorite Class: History of the Grateful Dead Favorite Professer: Betsy Goff Favorite place to eat in Amherst: Bueno Favorite place to play: Garber Dream job: Athletic Director Favorite Hobby: Playing golf, snowmobling, and live music Unique Talent Outside Of Lacrosse: I can sing really low Best Thing About UMass: The food in Amherst Something nobody knows about me... I eat an apple every night before I go to bed. My Pregame Ritual Is... I go to the locker room early, listen to my game playlist, and participate in a very specific ritual with Meg Reddy Teammate Most Likely To Be President: Katie Flo Smartest Person On The Team: Riley Perry Teammate You Go To For Advice The Most: Jackie Lyons Best Dancer On The Team: Steph Hopkins. Best Singer On The Team: Hands down Meghan Reddy Most Likely To Be A Head Coach: Jackie Rose Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Kara Oloskey

2 29 WOMEN S LACROSSE CAREER STATS Year TOTAL GP G In 27, Drown scored a career-high 35 goals during the season. A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GWG 4 4 GB DC TO CT NCAA National Champions Three Final Four Appearances 15

3 29 WOMEN S LACROSSE 27 Goals: 3-3 times - last at Temple (4/6/7) Goals: 1 at St. Bonaventure (4/22/7) Assists: 2 at Duquesne (4/2/7) Points: 2 at Duquesne (4/2/7) Groundballs: 5 at Albany (3/11/6) Caused Turnovers: 3-3 times - last at Albany (3/11/6) Draw Controls: 4 vs. Albany (3/13/5); vs. La Salle (4/29/7) Multi-Goal Games: 4; Hat Tricks: 3; Multi-Point Games: 7 Venechanos On Reddy: Meg is one of the most athletic girls on the team... Meg is a great finisher with good vision and a good game sense... one of the most experienced players on the team... expected to be a mature and disciplined leader in the attack. 27 (Sophomore): Started all 17 games of the season and was the team s primary draw control specialist... tallied 13 goals, five assists, and 31 draw controls (ranked 2nd on team) on the season...scored a goal, had four draw controls and caused one turnover against La Salle (4/29)... tallied two goals and three assists for a careerhigh five points in win at Duquesne (4/2)...at Temple (4/6), posted her second hat trick of the season with three goals... scored a goal and had two draw controls at New Hampshire (3/2)... scored three goals and had an assist at Harvard (3/3)...had a goal, one draw control and one groundball at Boston University (2/24)...Recorded first goal of the season at Holy Cross (2/21). 26 (Freshman): Finished the season with 12 goals and four assists playing in all 18 games... made seven starts on the year... also had 28 groundballs, nine draw controls and four caused turnovers... scored a goal against Richmond (5/5) in A-1 Tournament Semifinals... single-handedly brought UMass back in win over Duquesne (4/28) with three second-half goals in a span of 1 minute, 41 seconds... tied the game at 1 on a free position shot... set-up Jeannette Villapiano s second goal at St. Joe s (4/13) to spark a 5- game-winning run... scored a goal and collected career-highs in groundballs (5) and draw controls (3) against Boston College (4/1)... in the win against Harvard (3/4) she posted a goal and an assist... scored her first collegiate goal and collected a seasonhigh four groundballs in loss to No. 9 Boston University... had an assist in her collegiate debut at Holy Cross (2/25). 16 Attack 5-6 Senior Salem, N.H. Salem HS CAREER HIGHS 28 (Junior): Played in 17 games with six goals and three assists...also had six draw controls and two groundballs on the year...had a season-high two goals and two groundballs at La Salle (4/13)...had a goal and an assist against Temple (4/6) and against St. Bonaventure (4/18). Reddy also interns with the athletic marketing department. Meghan REDDY Before UMass: A 25 graduate of Salem (N.H.) High School where she was a two-time All-New Hampshire selection and the leading point scorer in school history... earned Gatorade Player of the Year accolades as a member of the soccer team... named to the Upper New England National Team... finished her career with 189 points on 125 goals and 64 assists... two time captain for program that began in her junior year (24)... led team both seasons in scoring... tabbed team MVP as a senior when she led the Blue Devils to a 12-6 record... in addition to playing for SHS, she was a member of the Team Revolution club squad which is comprised of lacrosse athletes from all over New England... was a member of the women s soccer and basketball teams... as a goalie on the soccer team, she led SHS to a Final Four appearance in the state playoffs as a senior... also an All-New Hampshire selection on the soccer field... faced fellow teammate Holly Drown who played for rival high school Nashua in both soccer and lacrosse during their prep careers. Personal: Meghan Laura Reddy... born April 22, 1987 in Lowell, Mass.... daughter of William, Jr. and Ruth Ann Reddy... has one sister, Erin... majoring in sociology... lists surfing, skimboarding, water skiing and skiing as her hobbies... in high school, lobbied the school board to institute lacrosse as a varsity sport at Salem High School. GETTING TO KNOW MEGHAN Nickname: Meg or Meggie Favorite TV show: Nip/Tuck Favorite movie: The Heartbreak Kid Favorite website: UsMagazine.com Favorite food: Steak and Swaz s baked potatos Favorite Class: Scuba Diving Favorite place to eat in Amherst: The Hanger Favorite lacrosse moment: Beating Richmond to make it to the A-1 Championship in 28 Favorite place to play: Richmond Favorite road trip: Philly Joes Weekend Trip Dream job: Marketing Rep for ESPN Favorite Hobby: Surfing and Skiing Unique Talent Outside Of Lacrosse: I can catch food in my mouth. Best Thing About UMass: The Athletics and the Big Campus Atmosphere Why Did You Choose To Come To UMass: I loved the girls on my team! Something nobody knows about me... I still sleep with my baby blanket! My Pregame Ritual Is... Specific rituals with Holly Hols When I m not playing lacrosse, I am... Hanging around, probably watching TV and eating. Person On The Team Most Likely To Be President: FloRida for President 213 Smartest Person On The Team: Riley Perry Teammate You Go To For Advice The Most: Holly Drown Best Dancer On The Team: Steph Hopkins Best Singer On The Team: Holly Drown Teammate Most Likely To Be A Head Coach: Jackie Lyons Teammate Who Keeps The Team Loose: Haley Smith Teammate Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Kara Oloskey 28 Atlantic 1 Finalists

4 29 WOMEN S LACROSSE CAREER STATS Year GP OFFENSE TOTAL 52 G GP12 G Reddy has three career hat tricks and is one of the team s draw specialists. A 4A GWG Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% Pts16 Shots Shot% DC TO CT 32 SOG.375SOG% GWG 22 GB GB DC TO CT NCAA National Champions Three Final Four Appearances 17

5 Rosenzweig earned a spot on the Irish National Team in WOMEN S LACROSSE Venechanos On Rosenzweig: Jackie continues to be a leader, and will be defending the other team s best attacker... is passionate and aggressive and will be the anchor for our defense... will serve as the defensive captain... has gained confidence each year... is a physical player with great hands and is a tenacious defender... has great body position and is a true presence on defense. 28 (Junior): Named to the Jewish Sports Review All- America First-Team...honored to the Atlantic 1 All- Conference Second Team...started all 18 games of the season as on of UMass top defenders leading UMass with 34 groundballs and 24 caused turnovers...finished the year ranked 6th all-time at UMass in career caused turnovers (64)...has started 53 consecutive games - every game of her career...ranked 61st nationally in caused turnovers... also had six draw controls and a goal on the year...scored her first career goal against Temple (4/6)...had a seasonhigh four groundballs and added three caused turnovers against St. Bonaventure (4/18)...had a season-high three caused turnovers in four games...caused three turnovers in A-1 Championship Game against Temple (4/27)...had three groundballs and three caused turnovers against Holy Cross (2/19). 27 (Sophomore): Started all 17 games as one of UMass top defenders finishing the year with 24 groundballs and a team-high 21 caused turnovers... had six multi-groundball games and five multi-caused turnover games...helped Minutewomen rank third overall as a defensive unit in the A-1 and 16th in the NCAA allowing just 9.59 goals per game...individually, ranked 75th in the NCAA in caused turnovers (1.24/game)...has started 35 consecutive games...collected a career high five groundballs and caused three turnovers in loss at St. Bonaventure (4/22)...tied her career high with four caused turnovers at Boston College (3/25)... had four groundballs and two caused turnovers at Harvard (3/3). 26 (Freshman): Named to the inaugural Atlantic 1 All-Rookie Team... named to the Jewish Sports Review All-America Team... finished the season as one of the top defenders on the team starting in every game and recording 19 caused turnovers and collecting 22 groundballs... had three caused turnovers and one groundball in win at George Washington (4/3)... picked up three groundballs and caused two turnovers against Temple (4/23)... had three groundballs in win at La Salle (4/15) which tied her career high... caused two turnovers and had a groundball in win over St. Joe s (4/13)... caused three turnovers against New Hampshire (3/25)... had a great defensive 12 Jackie Massapequa, N.Y. Massapequa HS Irish National Team Member ROSENZWEIG Defender 5-8 Senior Captain 28 Atlantic 1 Finalists CAREER HIGHS Goals: 1 vs. Temple (4/6/8) Assists: n/a Points: 1 vs. Temple (4/6/8) Groundballs: 5 at St. Bonaventure (4/22/7) Caused Turnovers: 4 at Albany (3/11/6) Draw Controls: 1 at Dartmouth (3/8/6); at Albany (3/11/6); vs. New Hampshire (3/25/6) Multi-Groundball Games: 1; Multi-Caused Turnover Games: 1 game in win over Albany (3/11) where she collected a career-high three groundballs and caused a career-high four turnovers... made her collegiate debut in start at Holy Cross (2/25). Before UMass: A 25 graduate of Massapequa High School where she earned all-conference honors as a junior and all-county honors as a senior for head coach Meghan Zimmer s Chiefs... led squad to county championship during her senior season... served as captain during her senior year. Personal: Jaclyn Rose Rosenzweig... born Aug. 12, 1987 in Massapequa, N.Y.... daughter of Scott and Janice Rosenzweig... has two siblings, Lindsey and Jason... majoring in hospitality and tourism management... attended high school with and lives down the street from Doc Schneider of the UMass men s lacrosse team. GETTING TO KNOW JACKIE Nickname: Rose Favorite TV show: Project Runway Favorite movie: Love Actually Favorite website: Perezhilton.com Favorite food: French Fries Place You Spend The Most Time On Campus: Boyden Favorite place to eat in Amherst: Pasta E Basta Favorite lacrosse moment: Beating Richmond in OT in the A-1 tournament Favorite place to play: Our Lacrosse Stadium Favorite road trip: Chicago Dream job: Be a celebrity Favorite Hobby: going to the movies Best Thing About UMass: The wonderful winters Why Did You Choose To Come To UMass: I liked the size of UMass and, of course, the team Something nobody knows about me... I like turtles My Pregame Ritual Is... Listening to Diamonds Are Forever and chewing packs of stride speramint When I m not playing lacrosse, I am...on my phone Funniest Person On The Team: We are all characters Person On The Team Most Likely To Be President: Flo Smartest Person On The Team: Holly Holls Teammate You Go To For Advice The Most: Jackie Lyons Best Dancer On The Team: We are all pretty unique with our dance moves, but I would have to say Steph Hopkins Best Singer On The Team: Merrrittt Teammate Most Likely To Be A Head Coach: Defo Teammate Who Keeps The Team Loose: The freshman Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Haley Smith

6 29 WOMEN S LACROSSE Rosenzweig scored her first career goal in 28 against Temple. CAREER STATS Year GP OFFENSE TOTAL 53 G GP G A A GWG Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% Pts Shots Shot% SOG GB. DC TO CT.SOG% GWG GB DC TO CT NCAA National Champions Three Final Four Appearances 19

7 Cosgrove was named to the A-1 All-Academic Team in WOMEN S LACROSSE 7Irish National Team Member Venechanos On Cosgrove: Merritt continues to develop into one of the top players on the team and also the conference... we are going to expect her to do a bit of everything... she s really working on her one-on-one dodges to create her own shot and we are going to look to set some plays up for her at attack as well... is one of our best conditioned players... has a great attitude and works very hard in the midfield... a very fast, athletic player with a high energy level and good hands. 28 (Sophomore): Named to the A-1 All-Academic Team...named to the A-1 Commissioner s Fall and Spring Honor Rolls...started all 18 games at midfield tallying eight goals and two assists...also had 25 draw controls, 13 groundballs and 6 caused turnovers...had her second career multi-point game with a goal and an assist at La Salle (4/13)...set a new career-high with three draw controls on four different occasions...scored a goal in the A-1 Tournament Semifinal against Richmond (4/25)... against St. Bonaventure (4/18), scored a goal, had three draw controls, picked up two groundballs and caused two turnovers. 27 (Freshman): Was named to the A-1 Commissioner s Fall and Spring Honor Rolls...started all 17 games of the season in the midfield to finish the season with two goals and one assist for three points... also had 16 draw controls, 11 groundballs, and five caused turnovers on the season... Posted her first collegiate goal and assist at Temple (4/6)...made her first collegiate start at Holy Cross (2/21). Before UMass: A 26 graduate of La Costa Canyon High School where she was a three-sport athlete competing in lacrosse, field hockey and soccer... three-time allleague selection in lacrosse and two-time honoree in field hockey... named to the All-San Diego Country lacrosse team twice and once for field hockey... the Pacific National Team captain as a junior... four-time CIF Champion... named La Costa Canyon s Athlete of the Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Personal: Merrit Eileen Cosgrove... born November 23, 1987 in La Jolla... daughter of Robert A. Cosgrove and Kay R. Austin-Cosgrove... has one brother, Bret... majoring in psychology and communication. Merritt COSGROVE Midfield 5-7 Junior Captain Carlsbad, Calif. La Costa Canyon HS 28 Atlantic 1 Finalists CAREER HIGHS Goals: 1-1 times - last vs. Richmond (4/25/8) Assists: 1 at Temple (4/6/7); at La Salle (4/13/8); vs. Duquesne (4/2/8) Points: 2 at Temple (4/6/7); at La Salle (4/13/8) Groundballs: 2-5 times - last vs. St. Bonaventure (4/18/8) Caused Turnovers: 2 vs. St. Bonaventure (4/18/8) Draw Controls: 3-5 times - last vs. St. Bonaventure (4/18/8) Multi-Goal Games: ; Hat Tricks: ; Multi-Point Games: GETTING TO KNOW MERRITT Nickname: Merski, faret Favorite TV show: Summer Heights High Favorite movie: Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas Favorite website: Youtube (where they do David Blain mimics) Favorite food: Loose Goose The Count with four ketchup packets ( They gots to know what I m doin. ) Favorite Class: Comm 387 Favorite Professor: Sut Jhally Favorite place to eat in Amherst: Freakin LOOSE GOOSE! Favorite place to play: In California Favorite road trip: Philly 28 Dream job: Rock Star (night job), Psychologist (day job) Favorite Hobby: Painting and listening to music Unique Talent Outside Of Lacrosse: My band with fellow teammates Katie Florence (guitar, real instruments, and the real talent), Stephanie Hopkins (dancer and entertainer), myself (singer, guitar, and percussion instruments) and anyone who wants to join in when we play at our house. Why Did You Choose To Come To UMass: Once I met the team and realized their personalities were awesome, I also began to see what UMass could offer as a place of higher learning. I feel that academically I have been challenged and socially I have had so much fun. Something nobody knows about me... I play guitar and sing. My Proudest Achievement is... Playing Lacrosse for UMass and making the Irish Lacrosse Team so I can play in the World Cup. When I m not playing lacrosse, I am... hanging with my band, studying, and engaging in debauchery. Funniest Person On The Team: Katie Florence Teammate Most Likely To Be President: Brittany Schoen Smartest Person On The Team: Riley Perry Teammate You Go To For Advice The Most: Jackie Rose Best Dancer On The Team: Stephanie Hopkins Best Singer On The Team: Dani (we have been trying to recruit her for the band) Most Likely To Be A Head Coach One Day: Jackie Lyons Teammate Who Keeps The Team Loose: Haley Teammate Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Me CAREER STATS Year GP G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GWG GB DC TO CT TOTAL

8 29 WOMEN S LACROSSE 21 Venechanos On Hopkins: Stephanie really developed this fall into a more disciplined player on attack... has great game sense and athletic ability... becoming a more mature and disciplined player... is a good finisher, a tough attacker, and is very hard working with good vision... has a great stick and is a pure attacker. 28 (Sophomore): Played in 14 games making two starts...finished the season with nine goals, four groundballs, one draw control and one caused turnover... tied her career-high twice with two goals at Dartmouth (3/6) and against New Hampshire (3/25)...had two groundballs and a draw control against Yale (3/12). 27 (Freshman): Played in 15 games making 14 starts, but missed the final two games of the season due to an ankle injury... scored nine goals and added two assists for 11 points on the season... notched her ninth goal of the season in win at Duquesne (4/2)...scored a goal and picked up a groundball vs. Richmond (4/15)...broke a four-game scoring slump with a goal against George Washington (4/8)...scored a goal at New Hampshire (3/2)...had an assist, two groundballs and a season-high two caused turnovers against Albany (3/1)...scored two goals and added an assist at Harvard (3/3)...scored a goal at Vermont (2/28)...scored a goal and had a draw control at Boston University (2/24)...started and scored her first collegiate goal at Holy Cross (2/21). Before UMass: A 26 graduate of Nyack High School where was was a four-time first team all-section and 1st team all-league... a three-time 1st team all-county selection and two time team MVP... as a senior she was also an honorable mention All-American... ended high school with career statistics of 251 goals and 31 assists giving her a total of 282 points... also captained the girls basketball team while being named team MVP. Personal: Stephanie Marie Hopkins... born April 14, 1988 in Nyack, N.Y.... daughter of Kathleen and the late William Hopkins... has one brother, William... William played lacrosse for the Delaware and currently works for the NCAA in college basketball... majoring in psychology. Stephanie HOPKINS Attack 5-6 Junior Valley Cottage, N.Y. Nyack HS CAREER HIGHS Goals: 2 at Harvard (3/3/7) Assists: 1 at Harvard (3/3/7); vs. Albany (3/1) Points: 3 at Harvard (3/3/7) Groundballs: 2 at Harvard (3/3/7); vs. Albany (3/1) Caused Turnovers: 2 vs. Albany (3/1) Draw Controls: 1 at Boston University (2/24/7); at Yale (3/28/7); vs. George Washington (4/8/7) Multi-Goal Games: 1; Hat Tricks: ; Multi-Point Games: 1 GETTING TO KNOW STEPHANIE Nickname: Hoppie Favorite TV show: Family Matters, Full House, and Sports Center Favorite movie: Love and Basketball Favorite website: facebook Favorite food: mac and cheese Favorite Class: Education 21 Favorite Professer: Larissa Hopkins Favorite place to eat in Amherst: Pasta E Basta Favorite lacrosse moment: beating Richmond Favorite place to play: McGuirk Favorite road trip: Boston Dream job: doing something to help people Favorite Hobby: I get down on the dancefloor Unique Talent Outside Of Lacrosse: I play the maracas and dance in a band with Katie Florence and Merritt Cosgrove Best Thing About UMass: playing on a team with my best friends Why Did You Choose To Come To UMass: the girls and all their wonderful personalities Something nobody knows about me... everyone knows everything about me My Pregame Ritual Is... shave my legs, straighten my hair, and dance My Proudest Achievement is... becoming a collegiate athlete When I m not playing lacrosse, I am... chillin in the whip and kickin it at Mccleezle Funniest Person On The Team: Haley Smith Teammate Most Likely To Be President: Merritt Cosgrove Smartest Person On The Team: Merritt Cosgrove Teammate You Go To For Advice: Katie Florence Best Dancer On The Team: Myself Best Singer On The Team: Merritt Cosgrove Teammate Most Likely To Be A Head Coach: Jackie Rose Teammate Who Keeps The Team Loose: Colleen Mulligan Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Ali Houlis Hopkins was voted the team s best dancer earning 9% of the vote. CAREER STATS Year GP G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GWG GB DC TO CT TOTAL NCAA National Champions Three Final Four Appearances 21

9 29 WOMEN S LACROSSE 9 Venechanos On Kerr: Nazy continues to be one of our quickest and fastest players on the team... looking to play her in a more defensive role this year... has a great work ethic... defensively she is very feisty and aggressive. 28 (Freshman): Played in 14 games making her first career start at Northwestern (3/16)... posted six groundballs and two caused turnovers... had a seasonhigh two groundballs against Harvard (3/1)... had a groundball and a caused turnover against Maryland (2/23)... had a groundball and a caused turnover in A-1 Championship Game against Temple (4/27). Before UMass: A 27 graduate of Thayer Academy... a four year varsity member for the Tigers... Was an all-league player her junior and senior year... also All- Scholastic, an honorable mention All American, MVP and team captain her senior year... also the captain of her field hockey squad as a senior as well as an All-League player and MVP. Personal: Shanaz Camille Kerr... born March 8, daughter of Astley and Claudette Kerr... has one sibling Anneika... enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences. Nazy KERR Midfield 5-3 Sophomore Milton, Mass. Thayer Academy CAREER HIGHS Goals: n/a Assists: n/a Points: n/a Groundballs: 2 vs. Harvard (3/1/8) Caused Turnovers: 1 vs. Maryland (2/23/8); vs. Temple (4/27/8) Draw Controls: n/a Multi-Goal Games: Hat Tricks: Multi-Point Games: GETTING TO KNOW NAZY Nickname: Nazy, Nazcar Favorite TV show: The Office Favorite movie: Love and Basketball Favorite website: justtheoffice.com Favorite food: I could never choose just one... Favorite Class: Sustainable Living! Favorite place to eat in Amherst: Loose Goose Favorite lacrosse moment: beating Richmond in the 28 A-1 tournament Favorite place to play: McGuirk Favorite road trip: 28 trip to George Washington Dream job: Owner of the Celtics Favorite Hobby: Reading Unique Talent Outside Of Lacrosse: I can fall asleep anytime, anywhere My Pregame Ritual Is... listening to my ipod When I m not playing lacrosse, I am... relaxing or doing homework Teammate You Go To For Advice The Most: Haley Smith Best Dancer On The Team: Court Swaz Best Singer On The Team: Dayna Most Likely To Be A Head Coach One Day: Jackie Lyons Teammate Who Keeps The Team Loose: Katie Florence Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Merritt Cosgrove CAREER STATS Year GP G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GWG GB DC TO CT Kerr s first career start was at Northwestern in Atlantic 1 Finalists

10 29 WOMEN S LACROSSE Venechanos On Lyons: Jackie had a great fall season and is one of the best finishers on the team... an extremely hard worker, tough nosed... learned a lot last year as a freshman about the college game and she is ready to take that next step to become one of the top players in the conference... has tremendous stick work, awareness, and speed... has a great knack for knowing where her teammates are on the field and great vision. 28 (Freshman): Named to the A-1 All-Rookie Team... one of two freshmen to start every game of the season... finished the year with 9 goals, 4 assists, 22 groundballs, 2 draw controls, and 13 caused turnovers...finished the year with a five-game scoring streak in place netting four goals and three assists in that span...in her first career game, scored two goals, had four groundballs and four caused turnovers against Holy Cross (2/19)...earned A-1 Rookie of the Week honors for her play against Holy Cross and Maryland (2/23) where she had a draw control and a caused turnover...also earned A-1 Rookie of the Week honors for her play against St. Bonaventure (4/18) and Duquesne (4/2)...against St. Bona, she had a seasonhigh two assists and two draw controls, while against Duquesne she netted a goal and had a season-high three draw controls...scored two goals and added a seasonhigh five groundballs in win at La Salle (4/13)...caused a season-high three turnovers including one in the final seconds of overtime against Richmond (4/25) in the A-1 Tournament Semifinal. Before UMass: A 27 graduate of Rocky Point High School... named to the Under Armour All-American Team her senior year during which she tallied 83 goals and 8 assists... holds school record for most goals in a game with 9... All-American as a junior... a 25 honorable mention All-American selection... helped Rocky Point HS win the County Championship sophomore through senior year. 2 Jackie Rocky Point, N.Y. Rocky Point HS Irish National Team Member LYONS Midfield 5-2 Sophomore CAREER HIGHS Goals: 2 vs. Holy Cross (2/19/8); at La Salle (4/13/8) Assists: 2 vs. St. Bonaventure (4/18/8) Points: 2 vs. Holy Cross (2/19/8); at La Salle; (4/13/8); vs. St. Bonaventure (4/18/8) Groundballs: 5 at La Salle (4/13/8) Caused Turnovers: 3 vs. Richmond (4/25/8) Draw Controls: 3 vs. Duquesne (4/2/8) Multi-Goal Games: 2; Hat Tricks: ; Multi-Point Games: 3 GETTING TO KNOW JACKIE Nickname: Turtle, JLyons,JLy Favorite TV show: Gossip Girl Favorite movie: Now and Then Favorite website: Faceboook Favorite food: Pizza Favorite Class: Education Favorite Professer: Not sure Favorite place to eat in Amherst: Judies Favorite lacrosse moment: Beating Richmond in the A-1 semifinals last year. Favorite place to play: Our Stadium Favorite road trip: Chicago Dream job: To be the pink power ranger Favorite Hobby: Snowboarding Unique Talent Outside Of Lacrosse: Saying the alphabet backwards Best Thing About UMass: My friends Why Did You Choose To Come To UMass: Because of the team and I love the atmosphere Something nobody knows about me... I like turtles My Pregame Ritual Is... Listening to my I-Pod My Proudest Achievement is... Playing Lacrosse for UMass When I m not playing lacrosse, I am... Watching movies/ tv and hanging out with my friends Funniest Person On The Team: Everyone is funny in their own way. Teammate Most Likely To Be President: Haley Smith Smartest Person On The Team: Merritt Cosgrove Teammate You Go To For Advice The Most: Jackie Rose Best Dancer On The Team: Steph Hopkins Best Singer On The Team: Holly Drown Teammate Most Likely To Be A Head Coach: Jackie Rose Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Meghan Reddy Personal: Jaclyn Ann Lyons... born April 17, daughter of Danni Lyons... has two older siblings, Danielle and Jimmy Lyons... enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences. Lyons was named to the Atlantic 1 All-Rookie Team in 28. CAREER STATS Year GP G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GWG GB DC TO CT NCAA National Champions Three Final Four Appearances 23

11 29 WOMEN S LACROSSE Venechanos On Oloskey: Kara is a strong defensive presence on the field with her aggression... we are looking to play her in defensive midfield this season. 28 (Freshman): Saw action in seven games with two groundballs on the year...scooped up a season-high two groundballs at La Salle (4/13). Before UMass: A 27 graduate of Duxbury High School where as a junior and senior she was an All Scholastic team member as well as League All-Star for the Dragons... team won the state championships as a senior with an 18-3 record... she was the team leader in scoring with 85 goals and 38 assists her senior year talling 188 goals and 95 assists in her high school career... also a member of the soccer team where she was All-State. Personal: Kara Marie Oloskey... born December 1, 1988 in Boston, Mass.... daughter of Steve and Maureen Oloskey... has one sibling Michelle... majoring in communications disorders. GETTING TO KNOW KARA Nickname: Kar Favorite TV show: Jon and Kate plus 8 Favorite movie: Sex and the City Favorite website: postsecret.com 8 CAREER Kara OLOSKEY Attack 5-6 Sophomore Duxbury, Mass. Duxbury HS HIGHS Goals: n/a Assists: n/a Points: n/a Groundballs: 2 at La Salle (4/13/8) Caused Turnovers: Draw Controls: n/a Multi-Goal Games: ; Hat Tricks: ; Multi-Point Games: Favorite food: mozzarella sticks Favorite Class: Psych 38 Favorite Professer: Professor Overtree Favorite place to eat in Amherst: The Pub Favorite place to play: Home at McGuirk Favorite road trip: Florida preseason training Dream job: Full time traveler Favorite Hobby: shopping Unique Talent Outside Of Lacrosse: professional nail painter Best Thing About UMass: Sports Atmosphere Why Did You Choose To Come To UMass: Size of school and campus My Pregame Ritual Is... Listening to the same pump up playlist My Proudest Achievement is... Winning the lacrosse State Championship as a senior in high school When I m not playing lacrosse, I am... sleeping Funniest Person On The Team: Haley Smith Teammate Most Likely To Be President: Jackie Rose Smartest Person On The Team: Merritt Cosgrove Teammate You Go To For Advice The Most: Nazy Kerr Best Dancer On The Team: Steph Hopkins Best Singer On The Team: Merritt Cosgrove Most Likely To Be A Head Coach: Jackie Lyons Teammate Who Keeps The Team Loose: Defo Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Courtney CAREER STATS Year GP G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GWG GB DC TO CT Oloskey was voted by her team as the most likely to be on a reality show Atlantic 1 Finalists

12 6 Venechanos On Smith: Haley had a great fall and we are looking to keep her all over the place... she plays some defense, she plays some attack, she plays some midfield, she s a very versatile player... is probably one of the most tenacious, aggressive player on the team... is all over the field with her quickness and hustle. 28 (Freshman): Played in 18 games making three starts scoring two goals while adding four assists on the year... recorded seven groundballs, five caused turnovers, and one draw control...tallied her first career assist against Maryland (2/23)...scored her first collegiate goal against Boston College (3/22) where she added and assist for her first multi-point game...scored a goal and added a career-high three groundballs and a caused turnover at Richmond (3/28). Before UMass: Earned Academic All-American and FirstTeam All-American honors as a junior... named FirstTeam All-Area and First-Team MVAL as a sophomore... as a senior, named First-Team All-County and First-Team MVAL... was also a member of the soccer team and was name First-Team All-Area as a junior. Personal: Haley Anne Smith... born November 24, daughter of Chris Smith... has two sisters Corinne and Mollie... majoring in hotel management. GETTING TO KNOW HALEY Nickname: Halestorm Favorite TV show: The Office Favorite movie: Night at the Roxbury CAREER STATS Year 28 GP 18 G 2 A 4 Pts 6 Shots 1 Shot%.2 Haley SMITH Midfield 5- Sophomore Ijamsville, Md. Urbana HS CAREER HIGHS Goals: 1 vs. Boston College (3/22/8); at Richmond (3/28/8) Assists: 1 - four times - last vs. Duquesne (4/2/8) Points: 2 vs. Boston College (3/22/8) Groundballs: 3 at Richmond (3/28/8) Caused Turnovers: 2 at George Washington (3/3/8) Draw Controls: 1 vs. Holy Cross (2/19/8) Multi-Goal Games: ; Hat Tricks: ; Multi-Point Games: 1 Favorite website: Postsecret.com Favorite food: Mozzarella sticks Favorite Class: Psych 38 (Abnormal Psych) Favorite Professer: Prof. Overtree Place You Spend The Most Time On Campus: Hampshire dining common Favorite place to eat in Amherst: The Pub Favorite lacrosse moment: Beating Richmond in the A1 s with 3 seconds left Favorite place to play: Florida! Favorite road trip: 8 Karaoke bus ride Dream job: Rap star Favorite Hobby: cooking Unique Talent Outside Of Lacrosse: hand stands Something nobody knows about me...i was named after Hallie s comet My Pregame Ritual Is... Listening to Wipe me down by Lil Boosie My Proudest Achievement is... Driving all the way up from Maryland by myself When I m not playing lacrosse, I am...chilling at the dining hall Funniest Person On The Team: Everyone is funny! Teammate Most Likely To Be President: Holly Drown Teammate You Go To For Advice The Most: Nazy Kerr Best Dancer On The Team: Steph Hopkins Best Singer On The Team: Merritt Cosgrove Most Likely To Be A Head Coach: Jackie Rose Teammate Who Keeps The Team Loose: Kathryn Florence (Flo) Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Dayna Deflise SOG 6 SOG%.6 GWG GB 7 DC 1 TO WOMEN S LACROSSE CT 5 Smith is a quick player who can see action at all three field positions NCAA National Champions Three Final Four Appearances 25

13 29 WOMEN S LACROSSE Venechanos On Szawlowski: Courtney had a medical redshirt last year and has learned a lot about the attack... she did a lot of watching and we expect her to have an important role on the attack behind the goal setting up the offense and looking to feed and dodge... now that she is healthy, we are looking to keep her on the field this year. 28 (Freshman): Redshirted the season. Before UMass: A 27 graduate of Northampton High School... named captain in senior year... named All- Western Mass. and a Gazzett All Star all four years... is the leading scorer for Northampton High School with over 25 points, more than 15 goals and 1 assists... was also a member of the school s basketball team. Personal: Courtney Bridget Szawlowski... born Marh 12, daughter of Michael and Maureen Szawlowski... has four siblings Ashleigh, Michael, Bridget, and Megan... sister Ashleigh was a member of the UMass Lacrosse team in enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences. GETTING TO KNOW COURTNEY Nickname: Swaz Favorite TV show: The Bachlor Favorite movie: Friday Night Lights Favorite website: Facebook Courtney SZAWLOWSKI Attack 5-7 Redshirt Fresman 5Northampton, Mass. Northampton HS Favorite food: Chicken and mashed potatoes with gravey! Favorite Class: Psych 38- Abnormal Psychology Favorite Professer: Min Yun... Favorite place to eat in Amherst: Pasta E Basta Favorite lacrosse moment: Coming back and beating Richmond in A-1 tournament last season Favorite place to play: McQuirk Stadium Favorite road trip: 8 hour bus ride to Pennsylvaina to play St. Joes and Lasalle last season Dream job: Being a police officer Favorite Hobby: Eating Unique Talent Outside Of Lacrosse: Ha! my shoulders are double jointed Best Thing About UMass: The DC food Why Did You Choose To Come To UMass: To get a good education, play lacrosse and be close to home. Something nobody knows about me... My family owns a potato farm My Pregame Ritual Is... listening to music... while watching Steph dance When I m not playing lacrosse, I am... doing stuff for school Funniest Person On The Team: Dayna Defliese Teammate Most Likely To Be President: Katie Florence Smartest Person On The Team: Nina Sarcona Teammate You Go To For Advice The Most: Meg Reddy Best Dancer On The Team: Steph Hopkins Best Singer On The Team: Merritt Cosgrove Teammate Most Likely To Be A Head Coach: Jackie Rose Teammate Who Keeps The Team Loose: Haley Smith Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Kara Oloskey.. and Boots - her cat Szawloski s sister Ashley played for UMass in Atlantic 1 Finalists

14 24 Leslie BARBER Goalkeeper Junior 5-5 Andover, Mass. Andover HS Venechanos On Leslie: Played club lacrosse at UMass before walking on to the team during the spring of her junior year. Before UMass: Three-year letterwinner at Andover for John McVeigh... Team held a 36-5 record over her last two years... Earned team Defensive Player of the Year in Also played three years of volleyball. Personal: Leslie Alexandra Barber... Born on July 31, 1988 to Arthur and Connie Barber in Malden, Mass... Sister of Lauren... Majoring in Marketing with a minor in psychology. 11 Meghan BRADY Midfield Freshman 5-3 Huntington Bay, N.Y. Saint Anthony s HS Venechanos On Meghan: Meghan continues to get stronger everyday physically... she can create her own shot, is a great dodger and a great feeder... will be a key supplement to the attack... understands the game well and is a solid attacker. Before UMass: A four-year midfielder for St. Anthony s High School... Named to the All-League Team as a senior... Received team MVP of Attack honors as a senior... was also a member of the soccer team. Personal: Meghan Rose Brady... born July 2, 199 in Huntington, N.Y.... Daughter of Sean and Deborah Brady... Has two brother, Sean and Patrick... Brother Sean plays lacrosse at Duke... Has not decided on a major. 29 WOMEN S LACROSSE GETTING TO KNOW MEGHAN Nickname: Brady Place You Spend The Most Time On Campus: Boyden or the Dining Commons Favorite place to eat in Amherst: Pasta E Basta Favorite place to play: Garber Best Thing About UMass: the people here My Pregame Ritual Is... listening to music My Proudest Achievement is... MVP of attack my senior year When I m not playing lacrosse, I am... still playing lacrosse, sleeping or doing more workkkkkk Funniest Person On The Team: Hoppie Teammate Most Likely To Be President: Dayna Smartest Person On The Team: Riley Teammate You Go To For Advice The Most: Hoppie or Merrit Best Dancer On The Team: Hoppie Best Singer On The Team: Merrit Most Likely To Be A Head Coach: Holly Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Merrit UMass welcomes 15 newcomers to the squad this season NCAA National Champions Three Final Four Appearances 27

15 In 28, Mulligan (top) and Gorman (bottom) earned All- Scholastic honors. 29 WOMEN S LACROSSE Brittany 23 Dayna 18 BRIGANDI DEFLIESE Midfield Midfield Freshman 5-5 Freshman 5-7 Syracuse, N.Y. Garden City, N.J. Christian Brothers Garden City HS Academy Venechanos On Brittany: Brittany is another very disciplined player and is great on the attack... she had a great high school career and proved that she can score a lot of goals. Before UMass: A four-year midfielder at Christian Brothers Academy... Finished her high school career with 249 goals and 17 assists... Holds numerous Section III records including most goals in a game (12), and most goals in a season (121)... Earned First Team All-League honors as a sophomore, junior, and senior... Achieved All-CNY First Team honors and was named an All-American as a senior. Personal: Brittany Marie Brigandi... Born Nov. 5, 199 in Syracuse, N.Y.... Daughter of Tony and Pamela Brigandi... Has one older brother, Anthony... Plans to major in Psychology with a minor in Education... After college, would like to become a special education teacher. GETTING TO KNOW BRITTANY Nickname: Britt Favorite TV show: House Favorite movie: Rocky Balboa Favorite website: facebook Favorite food: anything my mom cooks Favorite Class: Bio of Cancer and Aids Favorite Professer: Wilmore Webley Favorite place to eat in Amherst: Arigato Favorite place to play: Garber Dream job: becoming a famous singer, it would never happen, but it d be cool. Favorite Hobby: singing Best Thing About UMass: It s become a home to me. Why Did You Choose To Come To UMass: I loved everything about it, I felt home. My Pregame Ritual Is... Eating something in particular and listening to certain songs. My Proudest Achievement is... right now, breaking records in high school and receiving all american honors; but more to come at UMass When I m not playing lacrosse, I am... studying, eating, or sleeping. Funniest Person On The Team: Steph Hopkins Teammate Most Likely To Be President: Meg Reddy Smartest Person On The Team: Riley Perry Teammate You Go To For Advice: Holly Drown Best Dancer On The Team: Steph Hopkins Best Singer On The Team: Merritt Cosgrove Most Likely To Be A Head Coach: Jackie Rose Teammate Who Keeps The Team Loose: Steph Hopkins Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Kara Venechanos On Dayna: Dayna does a lot of great things... she has great game awareness, is very athletic, and has good hands... good finisher around the goal as well. Before UMass: A member of the three-time State Champion team ( 8, 7, 6) and State Finalist team ( 5) at Garden City High School... Captained the championship-winning team in her senior season... Named to the All-County team as a sophomore... Earned All-American Honorable Mention as a junior... Named an Under Armor All-American as a senior... Finished her high school career with 5 goals, 22 of them coming in her senior season, 6 assists, and 125 ground balls... Was also a member and captain of the soccer and basketball teams. Personal: Dayna Lee Defliese... Born Dec. 1, 1989 in Mineola, N.Y.... Daughter of Bob and Jenny Defliese... Has four siblings: Caitlin, Shannon, Brian, and Kerry... Sister, Caitlin, plays lacrosse at Boston University and father, Bob, played football at Cortland State... Majoring in Earth Sciences GETTING TO KNOW DAYNA Nickname: Defo Favorite TV show: Scrubs Favorite movie: Aladdin Favorite website: Facebook Favorite food: Chicken cutlet w/ melted motz. and BBQ sauce Favorite Class: Theater 1 Favorite place to eat in Amherst: Panda East Favorite lacrosse moment: Winning states for the third year in a row Favorite Hobby: Eating Unique Talent Outside Of Lacrosse: I can cross one eye Why Did You Choose To Come To UMass: Because I felt really comfortable with the team Something nobody knows about me... I am deathly scared of snakes My Pregame Ritual Is... shave my legs My Proudest Achievement is... getting into college When I m not playing lacrosse, I am... eating Funniest Person On The Team: Steph Hopkins Teammate Most Likely To Be President: Meg Brady Smartest Person On The Team: Danielle Pelletier Teammate You Go To For Advice: Danielle Pelletier Best Dancer On The Team: Steph Hopkins Best Singer On The Team: Merrit Cosgrove Most Likely To Be A Head Coach: Jackie Rose Teammate Who Keeps The Team Loose: Steph Hopkins Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Kara O Atlantic 1 Finalists

16 29 WOMEN S LACROSSE Katie 1 Ryan 16 FLORENCE GORMAN Goalkeeper Midfield Freshman 5-8 Freshman 5-6 Norfolk, Mass. Marshfield, Mass. King Philip HS Marshfield HS Venechanos On Katie: Katie played great fall season and she faced a lot of competition... in five fall contests, she played every single minute... she is a good vocal leader, the girls respond to her, and we expect a big year out of her. Before UMass: A four-year goalie at King Philip High School... Helped her team to four straight League championships and the South Sectional championship as a sophomore... Remains in school history as the winningest goalie with 56 career wins... Finished her senior season with 176 saves, only allowing 11 goals... Named the Hockomock League Goalie of the Year as a sophomore, junior, and senior... Earned Boston Globe All-Scholastic and Eastern Mass. All-Star honors as a junior and senior... Was also a member of the field hockey team. Personal: Kathryn Elizabeth Florence... goes by Katie... born Jan. 14, 199 in Newton, Mass.... Daughter of John and Colleen Florence... Has two younger siblings: brother, John and sister, Olivia... Comes from a family of lacrosse players: father, John, played lacrosse at Denison University; uncle, Tom, was a lacrosse goalie at Penn State; and uncle, Ed Tolan, was a Lacrosse goalie at Providence College... Majoring in Sport Management. GETTING TO KNOW KATIE Nickname: Flo, Flo Rida Favorite TV show: Summer Heights High, It s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Favorite movie: Blow Favorite website: Youtube- Beetlejuice Favorite food: egg sammies from the Loose Goose Favorite Class: Art History Favorite Professer: Tony Lachowitz Favorite place to eat in Amherst: Pasta E Basta Favorite lacrosse moment: hanging out with the team Favorite Hobby: painting/ drawing Unique Talent Outside Of Lacrosse: I spend most of my free time creating musical fusion with my fellow band members Stephanie Hopkins and Merritt Cosgrove. My Pregame Ritual Is... I listen to my pregame playlist to get focused. When I m not playing lacrosse, I am... kickin it at Mccleezle with mah peeps Funniest Person On The Team: everyone makes me laugh Teammate Most Likely To Be President: Riley Perry Smartest Person On The Team: Dayna Defliese Teammate You Go To For Advice The Most: Steph Hopkins and Merritt Cosgrove Best Dancer On The Team: my baby girl Steph Hopkins Best Singer On The Team: Merritt Cosgrove Most Likely To Be A Head Coach: Jackie Rose Teammate Who Keeps The Team Loose: Haley Smith Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Kara Oloskey Venechanos On Ryan: Ryan really is a student of the game... she sees things very well with great vision of the field... she is a strong attacker around the goal, and we are really looking for her to develop in the next year. Before UMass: Played four years at Marshfield High School under Coach Susan Collins... Hold school record for most points in a season with Was named an Atlantic Coast League All Star following her junior and senior seasons... Served as captain of the soccer team during her senior season, and was named Team MVP. Personal: Ryan Elizabeth Gorman... Born February 1, 199 in Weymouth, Mass.... Daughter of Paul Gorman and Lisa Giovanucci... Has one sibling, Taylor... Intends to major in Business. GETTING TO KNOW RYAN Nickname: Ry Favorite TV show: House Favorite movie: Remember the Titans Favorite website: Facebook Favorite food: French Fries Favorite Class: Calculus Favorite Professer: Adena Calden Favorite place to eat in Amherst: Arigato Japanese Steakhouse Favorite Hobby: watching movies Unique Talent Outside Of Lacrosse: I can make dolphin noises. Why Did You Choose To Come To UMass: Great school, great people Something nobody knows about me... I wear contacts. My Pregame Ritual Is... putting my left ankle guard and cleat on before my right. My Proudest Achievement Is... saying I play for UMass Women s Lacrosse When I m not playing lacrosse, I am... eating and sleeping. Funniest Person On The Team: Steph Hopkins by far Teammate Most Likely To Be President: Meg Reddy Smartest Person On The Team: Riley Perry Teammate You Go To For Advice The Most: Steph Hopkins Best Dancer On The Team: Steph Hopkins Best Singer On The Team: Holly Drown Most Likely To Be A Head Coach: Jackie Lyons Teammate Who Keeps The Team Loose: Steph Hopkins Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Merritt Cosgrove 1982 NCAA National Champions Three Final Four Appearances Brigandi (top, #23) and Houlis (bottom, #19) were both All- Americans in

17 UMass will host 7 home games at McGuirk Stadium this year WOMEN S LACROSSE Ali 9 Colleen 2 HOULIS MULLIGAN Midfield Attack Freshman 5-2 Freshman 5-3 West Long Branch, N.J. Hanover, Mass. Shore Regional HS Hanover HS Venechanos On Ali: Ali is a great leader and she understands the game... she has great leadership skills and we are looking for her to play some defense and in the midfield. Before UMass: Played four years at Shore Regional High School under Coach Christopher Raichle... Was a 28 All-American and a 27 All American Honorable Mention... captain of the soccer and lacrosse teams as a senior... Helped the Blue Devils to Shore Conference and Class B North Titles from Helped Shore win the NJSIAA State Section Championship during her sophomore, junior and senior seasons... Named Team MVP, First Team All-Shore and Second Team All- State following her junior and senior seasons... Also a member of the soccer team, and helped the Blue Devils to three division titles. Personal: Alexandra Kathryn Houlis... Goes by Ali... Born August 4, 199 in Long Branch, N.J.... Daughter of George and Kathi Houlis... Has one brother, Anthony... Intends to major in Hospitality and Tourism Management. GETTING TO KNOW ALI Favorite TV show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Favorite movie: The Little Rascals Favorite food: My Mom s chicken cutlets Favorite Class: Transitions with Flo, Colleen, and Ryan. Favorite place to eat in Amherst: Pasta E Basta Favorite lacrosse moment: Finishing the very first run test as a team. Favorite road trip: Hofstra Dream job: Being an event planner for the NFL. Favorite Hobby: Reading Unique Talent Outside Of Lacrosse: I can speak the language Ubi Wubi from the television show Zoom. Best Thing About UMass: Being apart of the lacrosse team and spending time with my girls. Why Did You Choose To Come To UMass: The team was hillarious and very talented when I met them at camp - I knew UMass was right for me the minute I was on my way home because of how comfortable they made me feel. Something nobody knows about me... I still sleep with my baby blankets to this day and always will. My Pregame Ritual Is.. Putting on my red head band and tying my shoes twice during warm ups. My Proudest Achievement is... Being named an All- American and having my jersey retired and hung on the wall of my high school gym. When I m not playing lacrosse, I am... creating mayhem with Colleen Mulligan in the basement of Emerson. Funniest Person On The Team: Steph Hopkins Teammate Most Likely To Be President: Holly Drown Smartest Person On The Team: Merritt Cosgrove Teammate You Go To For Advice: Colleen Mulligan Best Dancer On The Team: Steph Hopkins Best Singer On The Team: Merritt Cosgrove & Holly Drown Most Likely To Be A Head Coach: Jackie Lyons Teammate Who Keeps The Team Loose: Haley Smith Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Dayna Defelise - without a doubt. 28 Atlantic 1 Finalists Venechanos On Colleen: Colleen comes from a great developing high school program... she is getting better everyday and she has a great one-on-one dodge and shot... She is good at creating her own shot on the attack. Before UMass: Played four years at Hanover High School under Coach Martha Kristian... Holds school records for goals (228), assists (82) and points (31)... Named an All-Star all four years of high school... Named captain during her junior and senior seasons... Named an All- Scholastic and Eastern Mass All-Star following her junior and senior seasons... recorded 7 goals and 25 assists during her senior season. Personal: Colleen Judith Mulligan... Born March 19, 199 in Boston, Mass.... Daughter of Robert and Judy Mulligan... Has two brothers, Brendan and Bobby... Intends to major in Sports Management. GETTING TO KNOW COLLEEN Favorite TV show: Saved by the Bell Favorite movie: Step brothers Favorite food: Everything my mom cooks, she s a saint in the kitchen! Favorite Class: College Writing, I never knew how much I enjoyed writing until I took this class, great class! Favorite Professer: David Fleming Favorite lacrosse moment: There s been a lot! I loved when we were all together, cramped in the upper classmen s houses the week before school started. We had practice for a few days and pretty much spent the day doing lacrosse related things. Afterwards, we would all flop on whatever we could find to flop on and just laugh and talk about the day. There was about 12 people in each house.. it was a blast! Favorite road trip: Road trip to Boston.. we played really well against all the teams at the tournament at Harvard, so the bus ride home was the best! Dream job: Working for the NFl Favorite Hobby: Making string bracelets Unique Talent Outside Of Lacrosse: I m sick at handstands! Best Thing About UMass: My team, I ve never met such interesting and funny people.. All 28 of them will be in my wedding! Why Did You Choose To Come To UMass: Because I knew the coaches had the ability to make this program into something amazing Something nobody knows about me... I hate chinese food.. but I like rice. My Pregame Ritual Is... Having fun with my team in the training room and not thinking about the game just yet, then when I step on the field for warmups I don t talk that much. Funniest Person On The Team: Stephanie Hopkins Teammate Most Likely To Be President: Ryan Gorman Smartest Person On The Team: Riley Perry Teammate You Go To For Advice The Most: I d probably have to say the entire team, because we all help each other through everything Best Dancer On The Team: Stephanie Hopkins Best Singer On The Team: Merritt Cosgrove Most Likely To Be A Head Coach: Jackie Rose

18 29 WOMEN S LACROSSE Jesse Danielle O DONNELL PELLETIER Midfield Midfield Freshman 5-4 Freshman 5-4 Chicago, Ill. Amherst, N.H. Loyola (Ill.) Academy Venechanos On Jesse: Jesse is one of the fastest on our team... As a freshman, she is learning the game better every single day... Right now we are looking at her for defense or midfield and really trying to make use of her speed, toughness and aggressiveness. Before UMass: A two-time All-American at Loyola Academy where she helped the Ramblers to two Illinois state championships and four state finals appearances... earned All-American and All-Illinois honors in named Defender of the Year, Honorable Mention All- American, and earned a spot at the U-19 Tryouts in 27...also a member of the volleyball team. Personal: Jesse Davenport O Donnell...born July 22, 199 in Chicago...daughter of John and Laurel O Donnell...has three siblings: Jack, Lia, and Lucy... enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences...spent a summer in South Dakota with Habitat For Humanity. GETTING TO KNOW JESSE Favorite TV show: Summer Heights High Favorite movie: The Holiday Favorite website: Facebook Favorite food: Egg Sandwich Favorite Class: Spanish Favorite Professer: Jose Mendez Place You Spend The Most Time On Campus: Boyden Favorite place to eat in Amherst: Arigato My Pregame Ritual Is... Blasting music When I m not playing lacrosse, I am... eating sleeping or doing homework Funniest Person On The Team: Stephanie Hopkins Most Likely To Be President: Merritt Cosgrove Smartest Person On The Team: Riley Perry Teammate You Go To For Advice The Most: Stephanie Hopkins Best Dancer On The Team: Stephanie Hopkins Best Singer On The Team: Merritt Cosgrove Most Likely To Be A Head Coach: Jackie Rose Teammate Who Keeps The Team Loose: Katie Florence Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Meghan Brady Souhegan HS Venechanos On Danielle: Danielle is one of our biggest threats from the midfield... she is a great dodger and has a great game sense and anticipation... she is able to create her own shot and help set up her teammates. Before UMass: Played four years at Souhegan High School under Coach Maren Petropulos... Named captain during her senior season, tallying 55 goals and 33 assists... Awarded the Sportsmanship and Coach s Award following her senior season... Named First Team All-State following her junior and senior seasons... Also played field hockey at Souhegan, leading the team to an undefeated season and State Championship. Personal: Danielle Lee Pelletier... Born June 24, 199 in Nashua, N.H.... Daughter of Gerard and Patricia Pelletier... Has one brother, Justin... Intends to major in Nursing. GETTING TO KNOW DANIELLE Nickname: Dani Favorite TV show: Friends Favorite movie: Titanic Favorite website: facebook...i m addicted Favorite food: rice pilaf or provolone cheese Favorite Class: math Place You Spend The Most Time On Campus: study hall Favorite place to eat in Amherst: ABC Favorite lacrosse moment: running 17 3 s and surviving Favorite road trip: to Canada Dream job: owning/working in a combined walk-in medical center/ surfshop/ ice cream parlor with Nina Sarcona Favorite Hobby: snowboarding Unique Talent Outside Of Lacrosse: walking on my hands for long distances Best Thing About UMass: that delicious water fountain right outside of study hall Something nobody knows about me... when i was little i had two sheep named Shishka and Bob My Pregame Ritual Is: put right sock on before left and then right shoe on before left shoe My Proudest Achievement is: getting an A on a paper last semester for the first time ever When I m not playing lacrosse, I am... having dance parties with third floor, emerson. Funniest Person On The Team: Dayna Defliese Person On The Team Most Likely To Be President: Ryan Gorman Smartest Person On The Team: either Ryan or Riley Best Dancer On The Team: Hoppie by far Best Singer On The Team: Merrit Most Likely To Be A Head Coach: Jackie Rose Teammate Who Keeps The Team Loose: Nazzy Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: I really hope that Cara will be 1982 NCAA National Champions Three Final Four Appearances UMass welcomes 14 newcomers to the 29 squad. 31

19 Perry signs her National Letter of Intent to play at UMass WOMEN S LACROSSE 14 Riley Alli 15 PERRY SABITUS Defender Midfield Freshman 5-7 Freshman 5-6 North Babylon, N.Y. Vestal, N.Y. North Babylon HS Vestal HS Venechanos On Riley: Riley is one of our most disciplined defenders... she works well with our defensive unit and is a solid defender... along with Jackie Rosenzweig, we are looking to her to defend a top player on the opposing team. Before UMass: Played five years at North Babylon High School... Named All-County during all four years of her career... Named captain during her junior and senior years... Named an Academic All-American following her junior and senior seasons... Finished her career with 158 goals before an injury suffered before her senior season... earned 13 varsity letters... also the capitan of the soccer team as a senior... was a New York State Scholar Athlete each year... won the Suffolk County Zone Award. Personal: Riley Taryn Perry... Born February 16, 199 in New York City, N.Y.... Daughter of Christopher Perry and Staci Manning... her grandfather played baseball at Navy... Has one sibling, Carson... Intends to major in Sports Management. GETTING TO KNOW RILEY Nickname: Ribread Favorite TV show: America s Best Dace Crew unless there is a football game on Favorite movie: Elf Favorite food: French Toast Favorite Class: History of Sports. Hisotry and Sports are two of my favorite things, so to take a class that combined both of them was great! Favorite Professer: Professor. Lachowetz Favorite lacrosse moment: Beating Hofstra on their home field. I grew up on Long Island and always watched them play when I was younger, so it was great beating them. Favorite place to play: Anywhere on Long Island since that s where I am from. Favorite road trip: Long Island trip because we had an awesome time at Rose s house. Dream job: Work for an NFL team setting up contract deals. Favorite Hobby: Taking pictures Unique Talent Outside Of Lacrosse: I broke my nose 3 times playing sports so now I can touch my tongue to my nose. Something nobody knows about me... I crashed my car into my house by accident..oops My Pregame Ritual Is... I always have to put my left sock and shoe on first. My Proudest Achievement is... Graduating 5th in my class. When I m not playing lacrosse, I am... texting on my phone or studying Funniest Person On The Team: Hoppie Teammate Most Likely To Be President: Nazy Smartest Person On The Team: Merritt Teammate You Go To For Advice The Most: Meg Reddy Best Dancer On The Team: Hoppie Best Singer On The Team: Merritt Most Likely To Be A Head Coach: Jackie Lyons Teammate Who Keeps The Team Loose: Haley Teammate Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Dayna 28 Atlantic 1 Finalists Venechanos On Alli: Alli has one of the quickest steps on our team... we are looking for her to continue her development. Before UMass: Played four years of varsity lacrosse and soccer at Vestal High School... Started every game on varsity during her four year career... Holds the Vestal Season record for goals with 55 during her senior season... Holds the Vestal Career record for goals with 162 and points with 2... Named lacroose and soccer captain during her senior season... Named a 28 U.S. Lacrosse All American- Honorable Mention. Personal: Allison Leigh Sabitus... Born September 3, 1989 in Johnson City, NY... Daughter of W. Michael and Leslie Sabitus... Has one brother, Jeff... Intends to major in Sports Management. GETTING TO KNOW ALLI Nickname: Allie, Sabs Favorite TV show: Gossip Girl Favorite movie: Parent Trap Favorite website: laxpower.com Favorite food: spaghetti and meatballs Favorite Class: communications-intro to media and culture Favorite Professer: Tamara Rahhal Favorite place to eat in Amherst: Pasta e Basta Favorite lacrosse moment: bus trips with the team Favorite place to play: Garber field Favorite road trip: Hofstra Dream job: To perform on Broadway Favorite Hobby: playing sports, dancing and swimming. Unique Talent Outside Of Lacrosse: I can tap dance and have been doing so since I could walk. Best Thing About UMass: It s women s lacrosse team of course Why Did You Choose To Come To UMass: The combination of its great academics and athletics and the girls on the team! Something nobody knows about me...when I was younger I danced in Disney World on the 4th of July in Magic Kingdom My Pregame Ritual Is...I have to be wearing my black under armor spandex shorts My Proudest Achievement is..being named an All American after my senior season in high school. When I m not playing lacrosse, I am...hanging out with friends, going to class and sleeping Funniest Person On The Team: Hoppy Person On The Team Most Likely To Be President: Flo Smartest Person On The Team: Merritt and Riley Teammate You Go To For Advice The Most: Meg Reddy Best Dancer On The Team: Hoppy Best Singer On The Team: Holly Most Likely To Be A Head Coach: Jackie Lyons Teammate Who Keeps The Team Loose: Haley Teammate Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Defo

20 29 WOMEN S LACROSSE Nina Brittany SARCONA SCHOEN Attack Defender Freshman Northport, N.Y. Northport HS Venechanos On Nina: Nina had a tremendous fall... she has great size and game sense... she has a powerful shot and is a strong finisher around the crease. Before UMass: Played four years at Northport High School under Coach Carol Rose, winning the league championship during her senior, junior and sophomore seasons... Named a Suffolk All-County Award Winner, High School Offensive MVP and Honorable Mention All- American her senior season after scoring 5 goals. Personal: Nina Sarcona... Born July 31, 199 in Stoneybrook, N.Y.... Daughter of Joe and Sandy Sarcona... Has two siblings, Matthew and Julia... Intends to major in Kinesiology. GETTING TO KNOW NINA Favorite TV show: Summer Heights High Favorite movie: Greenstreet Houligans Favorite website: SAMS to check my studyhall hours Favorite food: omlettes Favorite Class: Acrobatics 22 Favorite Professer: Barry Braun Favorite place to eat in Amherst: Panda East Favorite lacrosse moment: running till the sun comes up Favorite place to play: Garber Dream job: To own a walk in medical center/ice-cream parlor/surf&sport store in Puerto Rico with Danielle Pelletier Favorite Hobby: Hopskotch Unique Talent Outside Of Lacrosse: Doubledutch Why Did You Choose To Come To UMass: I just love being cold Something nobody knows about me... I can eat a box of cereal in a sitting My Pregame Ritual Is... Drink some coffee My Proudest Achievement is... Making it to college When I m not playing lacrosse, I am... having a dance party in room 334 Funniest Person On The Team: Dayna Defo Teammate Most Likely To Be President: Haley Smith Smartest Person On The Team: Riley Perry Teammate You Go To For Advice The Most: Dayna Defo...scary Best Dancer On The Team: Hoppie Best Singer On The Team: Merrit Most Likely To Be A Head Coach One Day: Jackie Rose Teammate Who Keeps The Team Loose: Steph Hopkins Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Kara & Boots Freshman 5-3 Roswell, Ga. Amador (Calif.) Valley Venechanos On Brittany: Brittany is a developing defender who is very quick and athletic... she uses a lot of her natural athletic abilities... she is a very quick learner. Before UMass: Played midfield and defense as a four time varsity player for Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, California under Coach Karen Church... Named captain her senior season and led the Amador Valley to EBAL and NCS Championships with nine goals and 98 ground balls and school record for interceptions... Named first team All-League and the Defensive MVP her senior and junior seasons... Ran varsity cross country during her sophomore and freshman seasons in addition to being a division one soccer player... Was named a scholar athlete all four years of high school and Academic All-American her senior season. Personal: Brittany Leigh Schoen... born November 24, 1989 in Frederick, Md.... Daughter of Tim and Michele Schoen... Has one sibling, Mackenzie... Intends to major in Communication Disorders. GETTING TO KNOW BRITTANY Nickname: Schoney Favorite TV show: Gossip Girls Favorite website: facebook Favorite food: carbs in general Favorite Class: Linguistics Favorite Professer: John McCarthy Favorite place to eat in Amherst: Hampshire Dinning Commons Favorite lacrosse moment: Any time were all laughing together Favorite road trip: when Dayna sang at the top of her lungs Dream job: Someone who gets paid to go on vacation with friends and family Favorite Hobby: do eating and sleeping count? Unique Talent Outside Of Lacrosse: I am certified SCUBA Diver Why Did You Choose To Come To UMass: because I loved the UMass team and wanted to broaden my horizons and see what the east coast was all about Something nobody knows about me... I was on an olympic developmental gymnastics team My Pregame Ritual Is: dancing and singing before games When I m not playing lacrosse, I am... eating, sleeping or hanging out with friends Funniest Person On The Team: There are so many of them: Flo, Hoppie, Jessey, Dayna, Merritt, Haley, Meg Person On The Team Most Likely To Be President: Flo Smartest Person On The Team: Merritt Teammate You Go To For Advice The Most: depends on what I need help with Best Dancer On The Team: Stephanie and Colleen Best Singer On The Team: Merrit Most Likely To Be A Head Coach: Allie H, Jackie R Teammate Who Keeps The Team Loose: Haley and Stephanie Most Likely To Be On A Reality Show: Meg R, or Kara and Boots 1982 NCAA National Champions Three Final Four Appearances Sarcona scored 5 goals as a senior in 28 at Northport High School. 33