11 at St. Francis (PA)* 1:00 pm. highest degree in their field. No courses are taught seats) presents musicals, dramas, concerts, lectures

Transcription

1

2 UNIVERSITY Profile PROFILE: TECHNOLOGY: Sacred Heart University is an independent, comprehensive, Each of our new students coeducational institution of higher learning receive two Dell Latitude and the second-largest Catholic university in New notebook computers during England. Founded by the Most Rev. Walter W. their four years and Curtis, Bishop of Bridgeport, the University was the keep the second one upon first Catholic university in the United States to be led graduation. The entire and staffed by lay people. campus is wireless allowing our students to access FOUNDED: SEPTEMBER faculty, staff, classmates at Central Connecticut* and the internet 1:00 from pm anywhere on campus! 11 at St. Francis (PA)* 1:00 pm CAMPUS: Just an hour s 18 drive from IONA New York City or Hartford, WSHU-FM 2:00 pm the main campus is located Armed on 57 Forces acres in Day suburban The University s National Public Radio affiliate, Fairfield, Conn. 25 ALBANY* WSHU (91.1 FM), serves as a valuable resource for 1:00 pm the community. In terms of audience size, WSHU BRANCH CAMPUSES: ranks 33 rd out of 600 National Public Radio stations. Derby, Lisbon OCTOBER and Stamford, Connecticut and in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, as well as a new campus in Dingle, 2 Ireland. WAGNER* Academic 1:00 Center pm FACILITIES: Homecoming Administration Building PRESIDENT: 16 at Marist Campus 7:00 Fieldpm Anthony J. Cernera, Ph.D. Curtis Hall (admissions, financial aid, career 23 ST. PETER S 1:00 development) pm ENROLLMENT: Family Weekend Jefferson House (WSHU-FM, a National Public 6,200 undergraduate, 30 graduate at Stony and Brook* part-time students. 6:00 pmradio affiliate) 3,100 full-time undergraduates. NOVEMBER FACULTY: 153 full-time 6 faculty, 81 at percent Monmouth of whom have the CULTURAL 1:00 FACILITIES: pm highest degree in their field. No courses are taught by graduate 13 assistants. ROBERT MORRIS* The Edgerton 12:30 Center pmfor the Performing Arts (830 seats) presents musicals, dramas, concerts, lectures *Northeast Conference Game and other events, featuring students, faculty, professional performers and public figures. The Gallery of ACADEMIC STRUCTURE: Home games in BOLD CAPS The University is comprised of four colleges: All home Arts games played at Campus Field and Sciences, Business, Education and Health All game times Contemporary subject to Art change presents works by nationally known artists four times a year as well as the annual Professions, and University College (educating more student and faculty exhibits. than 1,200 adults on a part-time basis and via the Internet), ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, Sacred Heart offers a well-rounded liberal arts education with more than 31 majors and 15 graduate and professional degrees, including accounting, business, computer science, education, finance, media studies, nursing, physical therapy and religious studies. COMMUNITY SERVICE: In preparation for both a lifetime of learning and a lifetime of service, more than 1,200 students and staff volunteered 33,000 hours of service last year in the region, largely in the city of Bridgeport. Park Avenue House (wellness center) Ryan Matura Library William H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCES: East Hall, Jefferson Hill complex (four buildings), South Hall and West Hall, North Hall OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCES: Park Ridge, Taft Commons, Oakwood and Park Royal ATHLETIC PROFILE: After more than 30 years of success at the NCAA Division II level, Sacred Heart entered the Division I ranks in September The University offers 17 varsity teams for women, 15 varsity teams for men, seven junior varsity teams and several club programs.

3 Field Hockey Information Head Coach: Christine Blais (Penn State 95) Career Record: , 3 years Record at SHU: Same Office: 203/ Fax: 203/ blaisc@sacredheart.edu Assistant Coaches: Erika Vargas (William & Mary 00), Julie Messenger ( 04) Athletic Trainer: Aaron Gee 2003 Record: NEC Record: 3-2, (tie 2nd) Letterman Returning/Lost: 13/8 Starters Returning/Lost: 6/5 Home Field: Campus Field (4,000) Athletic Communications Assistant AD/Communications: Gene Gumbs Office: 203/ Fax: 203/ Assistant Dir.: Bill Peterson Office: 203/ Intern/Field Hockey Contact: Henry Gargiulo Office: 203/ h-gargiulo@sacredheart.edu Web: SacredHeartPioneers.com 2004 Sacred Heart University Field Hockey Schedule Date Opponent Site Time Aug. 28 at Connecticut Storrs, CT 11:30 AM Aug. 29 vs Albany Storrs, CT 2:00 PM Sept. 2 Maine Fairfield, CT 1:00 PM Sept. 3 at Yale New Haven, CT 7:00 PM Sept. 8 vs Brown New Haven, CT 7:00 PM Sept. 11 vs LaSalle Hempstead, NY 2:00 PM Sept. 12 vs Michigan State Hempstead, NY 11:30 AM Sept. 18 Rhode Island Fairfield, CT 10:00 AM Sept. 19 at Lehigh Bethelem, PA 1:00 PM Sept. 24 Fairfield University * Fairfield, CT 4:00 PM Sept. 26 at Colgate University Hamilton, NY 12:00 PM Oct. 1 at Robert Morris * Moon Township, PA 3:00 PM Oct. 3 at Lockhaven * Lockhaven, PA 1:00 PM Oct. 8 at Rider * Lawrenceville, NJ 4:00 PM Oct. 10 Monmouth * Fairfield, CT 11:00 AM Oct. 11 Vermont Fairfield, CT 1:00 PM Oct. 15 at Hofstra Hempstead, NY 7:00 PM Oct. 17 at Siena * Loudonville, NY 1:00 PM Oct. 22 Quinnipiac * Fairfield, CT 4:00 PM Oct. 24 St. Francis (PA)* Fairfield, CT 12:00 PM Oct at NEC Tournament (at Highest Seed) TBA Information Table of Contents Univ. Profile IFC Information/2004 Schedule Coaching Staff Preview Roster Meet the Players Statistics Results and NEC Standings.14 Northeast Conference Connecticut Profile Fairfield County IBC 2004 Team Photo BC Credits The 2004 Sacred Heart University Field Hockey Media Guide was produced by the office of Athletic Communications Gene Gumbs, Director. Writer and Editor: Henry Gargiulo Editing Assistance: Bill Peterson, Gene Gumbs Photography: Greg Raymond Printing and Design: Hitchcock Printing On the Cover: Seniors Mary Aiello, Christy Bobe, Bryna Bailey, Robyn Breer, Kristen Van Buskirk, Jeannie Ann Walls * - Northeast Conference Opponent BOLD indicates home game All home games are played at Campus Field Sacred Heart University 1

4 Coaching Staff Christine Blais Christine Blais Head Coach Head Coach Christine Blais enters her fourth season as head coach of the Pioneer field hockey program in After three-straight seasons of qualifying for the Northeast Conference Tournament, Blais will look to lead the Pioneers to the next step, a conference title. Blais brings a wealth of international playing and coaching experience to the Pioneers. She most recently played and coached at the Klein Zwitserland Hockey Club in The Hague, Netherlands. On the collegiate level, Blais was an assistant coach at Boston University, where she assisted in all facets of the program, including recruiting, scouting and on-field coaching. A 1995 graduate of Penn State, Blais was a three-time All-American. She was also a three-time All-Big Ten Academic-Athletic honor winner and the recipient of the 1994 Academic-Athletic Achievement Award. Her 1993 Nittany Lions squad won the Big Ten Championship. In 1994, she was a member of the United States Olympic National Training Squad and took part in the U.S. Olympic Festival that year. She was also a member of the U.S. National Training Team. In addition to her collegiate coaching, Blais has been actively involved in the USFHA. She has coached the College Open Camp, and also served as the head coach for the Pennsylvania Pride of the United Airlines Summer League. She has also served as a coach at B camp, a national developmental program, as well as a coach for the Futures program Field Hockey

5 Coaching Staff Erika Vargas Assistant Coach Erika Vargas returns for her third season as an assistant coach within the Pioneer field hockey program. She will assist in all aspects of the program specializing in goalkeeping and defensive strategy. Vargas brings a wealth of coaching experience to the SHU field hockey team, having been heavily involved with the United States Field Hockey Association. Within the National Futures Development Field Hockey Program, Vargas has served as the head goalkeeping coach, regional goalkeeping consultant, and coach of the U16 Connecticut/Rhode Island regional team. She has also assisted at various Olympic developmental camps including the High School Open Camp, College open and Futures Devolopment Invitational Camp. In addition, Vargas was recently approved to serve as part of the U16 National coaching staff. A 2000 graduate of the College of William and Mary, Vargas earned a bachelor s of arts degree in kinesiology, and also excelled as a field hockey player, earning All-Colonial Athletic Association First Team honors in Julie Messenger Assistant Coach Julie Messenger enters her first season as an assistant coach for the Pioneers after four highly successful years as a player for Coach Blais. During her four-year playing career, Messenger appeared in more games than anyone in Pioneer history with 87 games. She also ranks amongst the alltime leaders in goals, assists, and points. Her 42 career goals and 101 career points are second to only Deirdre Hynes on the all time list, while her 17 assists tie her with Hynes for the school mark. Messenger also holds the Pioneer record for goals scored in a game with four as well as tying school marks for assists in a game (3) and points in a game (8). She is one of only two Pioneers to score at least 11 goals in three seasons. A three-time first team All-Northeast Conference selection and a 2003 STX/NFHCA Division I Mideast All-Region Team selection, Messenger will be a welcome addition to the Pioneer coaching staff. Sacred Heart University 3

6 2004 Preview Going for TITLE a Having made the Northeast Conference Tournament the previous four seasons, the Sacred has the ability to organize and direct the team and sophomore transfer Jenna McLane. Jenna Heart University field hockey team is hoping on the field. Blais stated. She has the potential to be a big impact player for us this season, that year five will lead them to the next step, the NEC Championship. With a good mix of she is almost like having another coach on the youth and experience, the Pioneers are poised field. for a title drive, in year five. Of the nine newcomers to the Pioneers We have a good mix of leadership and lineup, the two with the greatest chance to maturity on the team, said head coach Christine Blais. They also have a natural confidence are midfielders Katie Bohern and Jen Howley. make an impact during their initial campaign about themselves on the field. Katie is an incredible athlete, and is a very The Pioneers will be returning 13 players strong player. Coach Blais said. And Jen has from a team that finished in a second place tie excellent stick skills and isn t afraid to hammer in the Northeast Conference with a 3-2 record, the ball between defenders. and an 8-11 mark overall, tying a school mark In the cage the Pioneers welcome back set in 2001 for most wins in a season at the experienced senior Robyn Breer, who was Division I level. Despite losing their top scorer named a second-team all-conference selection, Julie Messenger to graduation, the Pioneers and the aggressive sophomore Ashley Del return the next four on the list, including 2003 Greco. Breer started 18 games in 2003, NEC Rookie of the Year and second team allconference selection forward Becky Ford. Also average with 148 saves and two shutouts. posting a career-best 1.90 goals against back is first team All-NEC selection, sophomore With the addition of Robert Morris, Lock midfielder Colleen Carney. Haven and Fairfield University to the Northeast Ford finished the year tied with senior Christy Conference, this year s conference schedule is Bobe at 15 points apiece to lead all returnees. slated to be as competitive as ever. The Pioneers will play host to the Stags along with Mon- She tallied seven goals and one assists, while Bobe notched four goals and seven assists from mouth, Quinnipiac and St. Francis (PA) while her midfield position. Carney tallied making trips to visit the Eagles, the Colonials, three goals and three assists a Rider and Siena. Out of conference, SHU will year ago for the Pioneers. take part in the Hofstra Tournament, Joining the midfield mix facing LaSalle and Michigan as scoring threats are State. senior Bryna Bailey Field Hockey

7 2004 Field Hockey Roster 2004 Roster No. Name Yr. Pos. Hometown/High School (Last School) 1 Ashley Del Greco So. GK Merrimack, NH/Merrimack 2 Marie Aiello Sr. F Stamford, CT/Westhill 3 Erin Kelly Fr. F Arnold, MD/Archbishop Spaulding 4 Jackie Ferraro Fr. F Coram, NY/Comsewogue 5 Nicole Falco Jr. F Ocean, NJ/Ocean Township 7 Ashley Russell Fr. D Robbinsville, NJ/Lawrence 8 Christy Bobe Sr. M Greenfield, MA/Northfield Mt. Hermon 9 Becky Ford So. F Salem, NH/Salem 10 Jenn Howley Fr. M North Salem, NY/North Salem 11 Leah Stoehr Fr. F Hummelstown, PA/ Lower Dauphin 12 Jenna McLane So. M Stowe, VT/Stowe 13 Bryna Bailey Sr. M Barre, VT/Spalding 15 Danielle Curcio So. F/M Long Valley, NJ/West Morris 16 Robyn Breer Sr. GK Montpelier, VT/Montpelier 18 Andi Coiro Fr. F Yorktown Heights, NY/ Lakeland 19 Katie Bohern Fr. M Hopewell Junction, NY/ John Jay 20 Sarah Yeaton So. M/D Hampton, NH/Winnacunnet 21 Colleen Carney So. M Yorktown Heights, NY/Lakeland 23 Danielle Vasely Fr. F/M Hopewell Junction, NY/ John Jay 25 Kristen Van Buskirk Sr. F New Milford, CT/New Milford 28 Erika Francisco Jr. D/M Newton Square, PA/Villa Maria Academy 32 Jeannie Ann Walls Sr. D Drexel Hill, PA/Villa Maria Academy Head Coach: Christine Blais Assistant Coach: Erika Vargas Assistant Coach: Julie Messenger Sacred Heart University 5

8 6 Sophomore Merrimack, NH/Merrimack Goalkeeper Major: Psychology Player Profiles Ashley DEL GRECO #1 2003: Saw limited action her freshman year, making one start and two appearances Made 10 saves in a 5-4 loss to St. Joseph s. High School: Attended Merrimack High School played four years of field hockey as well as two seasons of softball and lacrosse team captain of the field hockey and lacrosse teams as a junior and senior an All-State field hockey player in 2002 field hockey team MVP in 1999 a member of the Scholar Athlete Leadership Conference and the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine as a senior nominated to the National Student Leadership Conference her junior year recipient of the Principal s Award both her junior and senior year s. Personal: Born: 11/21/84. Parents: JoAnne and Daniel Del Greco. Sibling: Angela Del Greco. Favorite Sports Team: New England Patriots. Favorite Athlete: Manny Ramirez. Favorite Movie: Playing by Heart. Favorite TV Show: ER. Favorite Song: Outloud Dispatch. Yr. GP GS Min. GA GAA Svs. Sv% Sho. W-L : Marie AIELLO #2 Senior Stamford, CT/Westhill Favorite Music: Country Forward Major: Nursing 2003: Appeared in 14 games for the Pioneers, making one start picked up her only goal of the season, a game winner, in a 2-1 victory over Siena A Dean s List student in : Appeared in 15 games, starting one scored a goal in a 2-1 win over Siena picked-up her second goal of the season and helped lead SHU to a 4-2 win over eventual NEC Champion, Rider A Dean s List student in High School: Played field hockey, softball and ran indoor track at Westhill High School captain of field hockey team her senior season Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference All-West Team Connecticut Futures Team member. Personal: Born: 11/22/83. Parents: Anthony and Camille Aiello. Siblings: Gina, Teresa, and Robert Aiello. Favorite Sports Teams: New York Mets and the New York Knicks. Favorite TV Shows: The Wedding Story. Favorite Movie: Pretty Woman. Junior Ocean Township, NJ/Ocean Township Totals Nicole FALCO # Forward Major: Psychology 2003: Played in 18 games her sophomore season, starting 17 of those contests Scored two goals in the Pioneers 5-4 loss to St. Joseph s 2002: Appeared in all 20 games for the Pioneers, starting 14 recorded seven shots on the season. High School: A member of the field hockey, softball and basketball teams at Ocean Township High School helped lead the field hockey team to the Central New Jersey Division III State Championship in 2002 her teams won the A North Championship in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 team captain of field hockey and softball teams her senior year First Team All-Shore and All-Monmouth in field hockey as a junior and senior All-Monmouth and first team all-group in softball as a senior earned Principal s Academic List honors all four years of high school. Personal: Born: 07/16/84. Parents: Garry and Ann Marie Falco. Siblings: Garry and Joey Falco. Favorite Sports Team: New York Yankees. Favorite Athlete: Derek Jeter. Favorite Book: Catcher in the Rye. Favorite Movie: Miracle. Favorite TV Show: Friends and Sex and the City. Favorite Food: Pickles Totals Field Hockey

9 Senior Midfield Player Profiles Christy BOBE #8 Greenfield, MA/Northfield Mt. Hermon Major: Business & Finance 2003: Started in 18 of the Pioneers 19 contests finished second on the team with 15 points on four goals and seven assists Scored the game winning goal in a 3-2 overtime win over Yale her seven assists tied her for the team lead NFHCA National Academic and NCAA Academic Squad selection in : Played in all 20 games, starting 15, as a sophomore scored a goal and recorded a career-high three assists on the season her lone goal came against Rider in the Northeast Conference Tournament, when she forced overtime with just 6:31 left in regulation assisted on two goals in a 5-4 loss to UMBC 2002 NEC Academic Honor Roll selection. High School: Played four sports for Northfield Mount Hermon School four-year member of the field hockey and basketball teams team captain as a senior and team MVP honors her junior and senior campaigns an all-league and Boston Globe All-Star selection in AAU Jr. Olympic team member. Personal: Born: 03/16/83. Parents: Viorel and Susan Bobe. Siblings: Alyssa and Jennifer Bobe. Favorite Book: Tuesday s With Morrie Mitch Albom. Favortie Food: Pasta Totals Becky FORD #9 Sophomore Salem, NH/Salem Jenna MCLANE #12 Sophomore Stowe, VT/Stowe Forward Major: Business 2003: Started all 19 games during her freshman season Tied for second on the team in scoring with 15 points Finished second on the team with seven goals scored Named NEC Rookie of the Week for the week of Sept. 8 for scoring two goals in an 8-0 Pioneers win over St. Francis (PA) and one in a 3-2 overtime win at Yale Named NEC Rookie of the Week for the week of September 13 for scoring goals in SHU loss s to Drexel and St. Joseph s Named 2003 NEC Rookie of the Year Second-Team All-Conference selection in High School: A member of the field hockey, gymnastics, and track and field teams at Salem High School field hockey and gymnastics team captain as a junior and senior helped lead the field hockey team to the New Hampshire State Championship in 1999 and 2002 recipient of the field hockey Coach s Award in 2001 and the Team MVP award in 2002 voted the Cape Cod Classic game most valuable player as a senior selected as an Eagle Tribune All-Star and a Field Hockley Twin State selection as a senior. Personal: Born: 11/23/83. Parents: Susan and Bert Ford. Sibling: Chris Ford. Favorite Sports Team: Boston Red Sox Midfield Major: Sport Management 2003: A transfer from Colonial Athletic Association champions Old Domionion Apperared in 22 games for the Monarchs Scored seven goals and assisted on three more for a total of 17 points Named to the CAA All-Tournament team NFHCA National Academic Squad selection. 2002: Red shirt season. High School: A three-sport athlete at Stowe High School in Vermont Named to the Burlington Free Press All-Star team Guided Stowe to two state championships Was named Most Valuable Player in her junior and senior seasons Also helped Stowe to a state championship in softball Two year member of the ice hockeyl An honor roll student. Personal: Born: 09/21/84. Parents: David and Nanette McLane. Siblings: Peter McLane. Favorite Sports Teams: Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning. Favorite Athlete: John LeClaire, Martin St. Louis and Vincent Lecavalier. Favorite TV Show: Gilmore Girls. Sacred Heart University 7

10 Senior Barre, VT/Spaulding Midfield Major: Exercise Science Player Profiles Bryna BAILEY # : Appeared in 18 contests for Sacred Heart making 17 starts Finished fourth on the team in scoring with 10 points on four goals and two assists. Recorded two goals, including the game winner in an 8-0 win over St. Francis (PA)...Earned the Sacred Heart University Field Hockey Coaches Award Received NFHCA honors for the second consecutive year. 2002: A transfer from the University of Vermont Played in 14 career games, starting six, for the Catamounts earned America East Academic Honor Roll and NFHCA National Academic Squad honors as a freshman. High School: Attended Spaulding High School a three-sport letterwinner in field hockey, basketball and lacrosse helped lead her team to the 1998 Vermont Division 1 State Championship in field hockey team captain Metro-Division 1 First Team and Times Argus First Team selection in 1999 and 2000 member of the Cape Cod Classic All-Tournament team in 2000 a Burlington Free Press Second Team selection as a junior. Personal: Born: 03/23/83. Parents: Kevin and Lori Bailey. Siblings: Frank, Abbi, and Zoe Bailey. Favorite Sports Teams: Philadelphia Flyers and the Boston Red Sox. Favorite Athlete: John Leclair. Favorite Book: Lance Armstrong; Its not about the bike Sophomore Long Valley, NJ/West Morris Totals Danielle CURCIO #15 Forward Major: Biology 2003: Appeared in seven contests her freshman year registering one shot. High School: A four-year member of the field hockey team at West Morris Central High School team captain her senior season named to the Iron Hills Conference First Team Offense and All-Morris County First Team Offense in 2002 a Holy Shores All-Star her senior year a two-time US and Canadian National Horseback Riding Champion. Personal: Born: 12/15/84. Parents: JoAnn and Val Curcio. Favorite Book: Fountain Head. Favorite Movie: Runaway Bride. Favorite TV Show: Will & Grace. Favorite Sports Team: New Jersey Nets. Favorite Athlete: Jason Kidd Robyn BREER #16 Senior Montpelier, VT/Montpelier Yr. GP GS Min. GA GAA Svs. Sv% Sho. W-L : : Goalkeeper Major: Psychology/Education 2003: Started in net for 18 of the Pioneers 19 contests Set career marks in goals against average, 1.90, and save percentage.813 Made three saves in a season opening 1-0 shutout over Rhode Island Made a season high 21 saves in a 2-1 win over Quinnipiac Posted conference wins over St. Francis (PA), Quinnipiac, and Rider en route to a NEC tournament appearance Named NEC Player of the Week for the week of September 8, where she posted wins over Yale and St. Francis (PA)...Second team all-conference selection in : Started all 20 games in the cage for the Pioneers, playing all but 83 minutes on the season posted a 3.10 goals against average with 184 saves recorded eight saves to post a 2-0 shutout over UMBC early in the season posted wins against UMBC, Monmouth, Rider and Siena to lead SHU to the Northeast Conference Tournament recorded a season-high 14 saves in 3-2 win at Siena. High School: Attended Montpelier High School a four-year member of the field hockey team also played lacrosse field hockey team captain her senior season the 2001 Times Argus Player-of-the-Year a 2001 Regional All-American a 2001 Burlington Free Press All-Star selection Cape Cod Classic MVP and Times Argus Second Team selection in 2000 member of the USFH U-16 Regional team in 1998 USFA U-19 Regional team member in 2000 and Personal: Born: 08/24/82. Parents: Wayne and Maryann Breer. Sibling: Katie Lynn Breer. Yr. GP GS Min. GA GAA Svs. Sv% Sho. W-L : Totals : Field Hockey

11 Sophomore Hampton, NH/Winnacunnet Player Profiles Sarah YEATON # Midfield/Defense Major: Occupational Therapy 2003: Appeared in all 19 games last season, starting 17 of those contests registered eight shots on goal last season. High School: Participated in field hockey and indoor and outdoor track& field at Winnacunnet High School team captain of the field hockey and outdoor track teams a field hockey Scholar Athlete all four years of high school an All-State selection her senior year second team All-State as a junior a member of the Futures and Futures Elite teams a member of the 2000 Seacoast United U-19 Indoor Pool F Champions and 2001 Seacoast United U-19 Festival Pool G Champions a honor roll student. Personal: Born: 11/29/84. Parents: Patricia and Charles Yeaton. Sibling: Tom Yeaton. Favorite Sports Team: Boston Red Sox. Favorite Athlete: Marion Jones. Favorite Book: The Alchemist. Favorite Movie: Billy Madison. Favorite TV Shows: Road Rules and The Real World. Favorite Food: Chicken Colleen CARNEY #21 Sophomore Midfield Yorktown Heights, NY/Lakeland Major: Exercise Science 2003: Appeared in 19 games during her freshman campaign, starting 16 of those contests Totaled nine points on three goals and three assists scored her first career goal in a 8-0 Pioneers win over St. Francis (PA) Scored a goal in a 3-2 win over Vermont Named to the All-NEC first team High School: Played field hockey, basketball and lacrosse at Lakeland High School led the field hockey team to three section championships (1999, 2001, 2003) a National All-American in field hockey her senior season a Regional All-American as a junior an three-time All-State selection and member of the allleague team all four years named to the Hudson Valley Empire State Team in 2000, 2001, and 2003 the 2002 Westchester/Putnam Player-of-the-Year in field hockey a four-year starter on the lacrosse team that won the 2001 Regional Championship an All-American honorable mention in 2002 holds the school record for most points and goals in a career a Con Edison Scholar Athlete Award winner. Personal: Born: 07/16/85. Parents: Thomas and Elizabeth Carney. Siblings: Brendan, Sean, Kerry, and Kieran Carney. Favorite Book: Hamlet. Favorite Movie: Shrek. Favorite TV Show: American Idol.. Favorite Sports Team: New York Yankees. Favorite Athlete: Jorge Posada. Favorite Food: Ice Cream Kristen VAN BUSKIRK #25 Senior New Milford, CT/New Milford Forward Major: Business 2003: Played in 14 games for the Pioneers, starting in four registered an assist in 4-2 loss to Holy Cross. 2002: Recorded one goal in 19 games for the Pioneers last season scored the game-winner in a 4-2 win over NEC Champion, Rider. High School: Lettered in three sports at New Milford High School four-year member of the field hockey and softball teams led her team to the SWC Championship in field hockey her senior season a first team All-State selection in 2000 earned allarea, all-league and all-conference honors as a junior and senior team captain and offensive MVP as a senior earned allconference marks in softball her junior and senior seasons a participant in the All-State CT vs. All-State Mass. Senior All-Star Game. Personal: Born: 03/11/83. Parents: Tom and Lyn Van Buskirk. Siblings: Jamie and Katie Van Buskirk. Favorite Book: Roses are Red. Favorite TV Show: Friends. Favorite Sports Teams: New York Yankees and New York Knicks. Favorite Athlete: Patrick Ewing Totals Sacred Heart University 9

12 Junior Newton Square, PA/Villa Maria Academy Player Profiles Erika FRANCISCO #28 Midfield Major: Media Studies 2003: Made four apparences her sophomore season, registering one shot on goal. 2002: Appeared in two games last season. High School: Played field hockey and lacrosse at Villa Maria Academy in Malvern, PA earned All- Mainline Times honorable mention honors participated in the Philadelphia Classic at Temple University as a senior an honor roll student. Personal: Born: 2/18/84. Parents: Fran and Greg Francisco. Siblings: Greg and Michael Francisco. Favorite Sports Teams: Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Eagles. Favorite Athletes: Allen Iverson and Nomar Garciapara. Favorite Book: Davita s Harp by Chiam Potok. Favorite Movie: Hardball. Favorite TV Show: Will & Grace. Favorite Food: Lasagna Senior Drexel Hill, PA/Villa Maria Academy Totals Jeannie Ann WALLS #32 Defense Major: Business 2003: Played in all 19 games last season, starting : Appeared in all 20 games in 2002, starting 18. High School: Attended Villa Maria Academy in Malvern, PA a member of the field hockey, basketball and lacrosse teams led her team to the 1997 Catholic Academies Championship an All-Mainline and all-league selection her senior year second team All-Mainline as a junior played in the Philadelphia All-Star Game at Temple University a honor roll student. Personal: Born: 10/14/82. Parents: Jim and Mary Walls. Siblings: Jimmy, Patrick and Katelyn Walls. Favorite Sports Teams: Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Eagles. Favorite Athlete: Allen Iverson. Favorite Book: The Outsiders. Favorite Movie: Dumb and Dumber. Favorite TV Show: The Simpsons. Favorite Food: Cheesesteak Totals Field Hockey

13 Freshman Forward Arnold, MD/Archbishop Spaulding Major: Undecided Jackie FERRARO #4 Freshman Forward Coram, NY/Comsewogue Major: Math Newcomers Erin KELLY #3 Ashley RUSSELL #7 Freshman Defense Robbinsville, NJ/Lawrence Major: Elementary Education Jenn HOWLEY #10 Freshman Midfield North Salem, NY/North Salem Major: Elementary Education Leah STOEHR #11 Freshman Forward Hummelstown, PA/Lower Dauphin Major: Nursing Sacred Heart University 11

14 Freshman Forward Yorktown Heights, NY/Lakeland Major: Education Freshman Midfield Hopewell Junction, NY/John Jay Major: Undecided Newcomers Andi COIRO #18 Katie BOHREN #19 Danielle VASELY #23 Freshman Forward/Mid Hopewell Junction, NY/John Jay Major: Nursing Field Hockey

15 2003 Final Statistics No. Name GP GS Shots G A Pts. 3 Julie Messenger Christy Bobe Becky Ford Bryna Bailey Colleen Carney Andrea Marsden Nicole Falco Marie Aiello Amber Holcomb Megan Tucker Kristen Van Buskirk Allison Enderly Sarah Yeaton Erika Francisco Danielle Curcio Laura English Ashley Del Greco Kristen Masino Robyn Breen Jeannie Ann Walls Team Totals Opponent Totals Goaltending GP GS Min GA GAA Svs Sv % SO W-L-T 16 Robyn Breer : Ashley Del Greco : Team Totals : Opp. Totals : Sacred Heart University 13

16 2003 Game-by-Game Results 2003 Final Results & NEC Standings Date Opponent Score Goals 8/30/03 vs. Rhode Island W, 1-0 Messenger (Bobe) 8/31/03 vs. LaSalle L, 2-4 Messenger, Messenger (Bobe, Marsden) 9/6/03 at Yale W, 3-2 Ford (Messenger), Bailey (Messenger), Bobe * 9/7/03 ST. FRANCIS (PA) W, 8-0 Bailey (Messenger), Messenger, Ford, Holcomb (Messenger), Ford (Messenger), Bailey, Tucker, Carney (Marsden, Bobe) 9/10/03 at Brown L, 2-3 Bobe (Carney), Bobe 9/13/03 at Drexel L, 1-2 Ford 9/14/03 at St. Joseph s L, 4-5 Falco, Falco (Bobe), Ford (Bobe), Carney (Messenger) 9/17/03 at Hofstra L, 1-2 Ford (Enderly) 9/19/03 at Columbia W, 4-1 Messenger, Marsden, Messenger (Bailey), Ford * 9/26/03 at Monmouth L, /1/03 vs Vermont W, 3-2 Messenger (Marsden, Tucker), Carney, Messenger 10/3/03 at Providence L, * 10/8/03 at Rider University L, (Marsden, Bobe) 10/10/03 COLGATE W, 2-0 Messenger, Messenger (Ford) 10/13/03 at Maine L, * 10/16/03 QUINNIPIAC W, 2-1 Messenger (Bailey), Messenger (Bobe) 10/19/03 at Holy Cross L, 2-4 Bobe (Carney), Bobe (Van Buskirk) * 10/24/03 at Siena College W, 2-1 Bailey, Aiello (Messenger) # 10/31/03 vs Quinnipiac L, * - NEC Game # - NEC Tournament Semifinal 2003 NEC Field Hockey Final Standings Team NEC Pct. Overall Pct. Streak Home Away Neutral 1. Rider* L Quinnipiac* L Sacred Heart* L Monmouth W Siena* L St. Francis (PA) L * Clinched NEC Tournament berth 2003 NEC Championships Hosted by Rider, Lawrenceville, NJ SEMIFINALS Friday, October 31 #1 Rider 4, #4 Siena 0 #2 Quinnipiac 1, #3 Sacred Heart 0 CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday, November 2 Quinnipiac 2, Rider Field Hockey

17 About The NEC Embarking upon its 24th season in , the Northeast Conference and its member institutions have established a proud heritage in Division I athletics. With the league s silver anniversary approaching, the NEC remains committed to enhancing the experience of its student-athletes, while strengthening its competitive position both regionally and nationally. With that in mind, the NEC s traditional focus on athletic achievement, academic integrity and development, community outreach, and a renewed emphasis on sportsmanship, has never been stronger. The NEC can trace its roots back to 1981, when the league was founded as the men s basketball only ECAC-Metro Conference. Over the course of the last 23 years, the NEC s evolution from a single sport entity to a burgeoning 11-member, 21-sport conference in the year 2004 is a remarkable success story. The league began sponsoring additional sports in 1985 and changed its name to the Northeast Conference in With membership and sport sponsorship continuing to grow over the next decade, the NEC now has access to NCAA automatic bids in 11 sports (baseball, men s and women s basketball, men s and women s golf, men s and women s soccer, softball, men s and women s tennis, women s volleyball). Though the NEC has featured various incarnations since its inception, charter members Fairleigh Dickinson, Long Island, Robert Morris, St. Francis (NY), St. Francis (PA) and Wagner remain part of the current 11- school alignment. They are joined by Monmouth (admitted in 1985), Mount St. Mary s (1989), Central Connecticut State (1997), Quinnipiac (1998) and Sacred Heart (1999). NEC expansion, which culminated in 1999 with the addition of Sacred Heart, has given the league a five-state geographic footprint with access to such major media markets as New York City, Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Hartford. With the addition of four sports over the last six years, NEC member institutions now compete in 21 championship sports: baseball, men s and women s basketball, men s and women s cross country, field hockey, football, men s and women s golf, men s and women s indoor track and field, women s lacrosse, men s and women s outdoor track and field, men s and women s soccer, softball, women s swimming, men s and women s tennis, and women s volleyball. As only the second full-time commissioner in NEC history, the hiring of John Iamarino on April 7, 1997 signaled the dawn of a new era in the conference. During his tenure, Iamarino has orchestrated the transition from nine league schools to 11; and sports sponsorship from 17 to 21. He unveiled a new NEC logo to wide acclaim in June, 1997, spearheaded the move of NEC Championships to top-notch venues such as FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood, NJ (baseball), Mercer County Park (tennis) and the P.G. County Sports Complex in Landover, MD (indoor track and swimming), initiated a new football financial aid policy, strengthened scheduling requirements and aggressively stepped up the league s marketing and merchandising efforts. Under Iamarino s guidance, the NEC reached an agreement with Maingate, Inc. in 2004 to become the official merchandiser of the conference and host the league s first ever webstore ( Iamarino has also succeeded in widening the NEC s exposure on a national basis through a number of initiatives. The league s official website - one of the most comprehensive in the nation - was relaunched in 2004 with additional content and features, as well as a state-of-the-art design. To supplement one of the fastest growing basketball television packages in the country, the league televised its first football games last season on Metro-TV. In , the NEC televised 30 basketball games, a record number for the conference, while the league s coverage area exceeded 20 million homes. Along with flagship station MSG Network, other regional television outlets included Fox Sports-New York, Northeast Conference Fox Sports-Pittsburgh, Fox Sports-New England, Comcast SportsNet and Metro-TV. As part of the package, the NEC also aired eight men-women basketball doubleheaders. ESPN broadcast the men s championship game for the 17th straight year while MSG televised the women s title contest for the seventh season in a row. In , the NEC received national attention through the awarding of NCAA bids to the conference in 12 team sports. The Central Connecticut State women s soccer team started the ball rolling last fall by defeating Boston College in the first round of the NCAA Tournament before dropping a 3-2 decision in double overtime to Connecticut, the eventual national champion. Men s soccer has been arguably the league s most competitive sport on a regional and national basis in recent years, with nationally ranked Fairleigh Dickinson capturing a record four straight NEC championships while winning four NCAA Tournament matches over the past three years. Individually, St. Francis (PA) s Ryan Sheehan collected All-America honors after finishing sixth in the 10,000 meters at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Albany running back Gary Jones was selected to the Associated Press I-AA All-America Football team for a second straight season, while Monmouth linebacker Joe Sentipal claimed AFCA I-AA All-America plaudits. In men s soccer, Fairleigh Dickinson goalkeeper Andrew Nucifora was named an NSCAA/adidas Third Team All-America. The NEC set a league attendance record for football in 2003 and finished with five teams ranked in the final Sports Network I-AA Mid-Major Top-Ten poll, the most of any conference. Another highlight was the championship game of the NEC Men s Basketball Tournament, which was played in front of a sellout crowd and a national television audience as host Monmouth defeated Central Connecticut State, 67-55, to win its second league crown in the last four years. On the women s side, St. Francis (PA) won its eighth NEC basketball championship in the last nine years with a triumph over Monmouth. In cross country, St. Francis (PA) s men earned their fifth straight league title, while the Red Flash women made it three in a row. Robert Morris took home its fifth consecutive women s volleyball trophy, women s golf went to St. Francis (PA) for the third year in a row and Central Connecticut State set league records for victories and winning percentage en-route to its third consecutive NEC baseball crown. In the spring, Monmouth utilized victories in both men s and women s outdoor track and field to pull away and win its third NEC Commissioner s Cup. To conclude the campaign, three NEC baseball players were chosen in the 2004 Major League draft. The academic year also boasted a strong balance between athletic feats and academic achievements of NEC student-athletes. 917 league competitors earned NEC Academic Honor Roll accolades, along with one scholar-athlete award winner in each sport. NEC Student- Athlete of the Year Naomi Campano of Mount St. Mary s (women s lacrosse), along with St. Francis (PA) s Andrew Maloney (track and field) and Albany s Victor Camacho (football) earned national recognition when they were named CoSIDA first team Academic All-Americans. Joining the duo were St. Francis (PA) s Beth Swink - a second team award winner in women s basketball who tied an NCAA record by making all ten of her shots in a first round tournament game against Purdue - and Lindsey Stefan, who picked up second team plaudits in outdoor track and field. Robert Morris Christian Lemke and Albany s David Parks earned second team status in track and field and football, respectively, while Central Connecticut State s Sabrina Mariani (women s soccer) and Fairleigh Dickinson s Nadav Gottesman (men s soccer) were chosen as third team honorees. St. Francis (PA) ranks among the top programs nationally in Academic All-Americans over the last six years with 16. Sacred Heart University 15

18 Connecticut: a well-stocked treasure-trove Connecticut, one of the 13 original colonies, is a lace work of preserved Early American and Colonial structures and sites. The state, strategically situated between Boston and New York City, came to prominence during the 19th century, creating a legacy of Victorian architecture, military firearms, Industrial Revolution manufacturing, literature and theater, and American Impressionist art. Today, world-class theater, music and art museums contribute to its well-stocked treasure-trove for seekers of cultural pursuits. Connecticut s got it all fascinating attractions, great entertainment choices, New England beauty and charm. Plus, getting here is easy the State is served by five major airports, and 20% of the nation s population lives within a three-hour drive. The State boasts the oldest art museum in the nation in the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford. It includes over 50,000 exhibits spanning 5,000 years including ancient bronzes, Renaissance and baroque paintings, impressionist masters, decorative arts and African American and contemporary art. For lovers of music, Connecticut has the Meadows Music Center in Hartford, the Hartford Civic Center, the Oakdale Music Theater in Wallingford, The Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, and the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville which all have concerts from the world s top musical talents all year round. Theater lovers can go to The Bushnell in Hartford or the Shubert Theater in New Haven, which hosts everything from Broadway plays to symphonies to operas. Connecticut also has a plethora of professional sports for fans to choose from. The State has minor league baseball teams in Bridgport, New Britain, New Haven and Norwich and minor league hockey franchises in Bridgeport and Hartford. The Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament, New England s biggest women s sports event of the year, and the Buick Open Golf Tournament take place each summer. Lake Compounce, located in Bristol, and Six Flags New England in nearby Agawam, MA, offer the whole family a full day of fun. For the older generation the State is home to Foxwoods Resorts and Casino in Ledyard, and the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville. Connecticut also has numerous historical landmarks and museums including Mystic Seaport, the country s leading Maritime Museum; Mystic Aquarium which houses over 3,500 aquatic creatures and is home to world-renown oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard and the Ballard Institute for Exploration; and the Mark Twain House, a National Historical Landmark. 16 About Connecticut 2004 Field Hockey

19 Gateway to New England Just 35 miles outside New York City, Coastal Fairfield County has longattracted visitors drawn to its coastal setting. Positioned as the Gateway to New England, Coastal Fairfield County offers a taste of the country without the hassle of a long car drive or flight. From gardens to bird watching, hiking to environmental education, the region offers an ideal setting for enjoyment of the great outdoors. Harbor tours, lighthouses, boating, fishing and attractions highlighting the Long Island Sound all offer ways to connect with the water. Water has always held a mystique in Coastal Fairfield County, the mystique is revealed with wondrous adventure upon wondrous adventure. Fairfield County blends the quaint antiques shops of New England with the trendy boutiques of Manhattan. Upscale shopping in downtown Westport and Greenwich, Stamford s antiques emporiums, and the outlets and eclectic boutiques along South Norwalk s cobblestone streets, offer an exciting mix of opportunities for everyone. In addition to its cultural and social activities, the region is also home to numerous Fortune 500 companies including General Electric, Xerox and Pitney Bowes. Along with Sacred Heart University, Fairfield County has three other four-year colleges within its borders as well as several community college campuses. Local attractions include the New Canaan Nature Center, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, and the Stamford Museum and Nature Center. A bestkept secret is the Museum s observatory, where each Friday lunatics can enjoy viewing the moon, planets, and deep space objects through their 22- inch research telescope. Driving a bit further east to Bridgeport, just off Exit 47 off the Merritt Parkway, is The Discovery Museum, with over a hundred interactive exhibits and daily planetarium shows. Bridgeport also hosts Connecticut s only zoo, the Beardsley Zoo, where exhibits include Siberian Tigers, monkeys, and tortoises from the Galapagos Islands, and a slew of other reptiles and amphibians. Nearby at the new Ballpark at Harbor Hard, catch some sports action with the Bridgeport Bluefish, the winningest baseball team in the five-year history of the Atlantic League. If you re not already a fan, you will be once you experience a game in this state-of-the-art ballpark. The Arena at Harbor Yard hosts the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, the National Hockey League affiliate of the New York Islanders, as well as numerous exhibits and concerts throughout the year. Fairfield County is full of lodging choices, from popular hotel chains, historic bed and breakfasts, and country inns, many which offer weekend package rates and indoor pools, perfect for the kids. Westports hosts the Inn at National Hall where luminaries such as President Clinton and Barbra Streisand have stayed. Nearby is the legendary Westport Country Playhouse, now under the artistic direction of actress Joanne Woodward. Attractions The Discovery Museum 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT (203) The Downtown Cabaret Theatre 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT (203) Stamford Center For The Arts Rich Forum Atlantic Street, Stamford (203) Palace Theatre - 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford Stepping Stones Museum For Children 303 West Avenue, Norwalk (203) Geary Gallery 576 Boston Post Road, Darien (203) Connecticut s Beardsley Zoo 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport (203) CT Photos Courtsey of Connecticut s Coastal Fairfield County Convention and Visitor s Bureau.

20 Date Opponent Site Time Aug. 28 at Connecticut Storrs, CT 11:30 AM Aug. 29 vs Albany Storrs, CT 2:00 PM Sept. 2 Maine Fairfield, CT 1:00 PM Sept. 3 at Yale New Haven, CT 7:00 PM Sept. 8 vs Brown New Haven, CT 7:00 PM Sept. 11 vs LaSalle Hempstead, NY 2:00 PM Sept. 12 vs Michigan State Hempstead, NY 11:30 AM Sept. 18 Rhode Island Fairfield, CT 10:00 AM Sept. 19 at Lehigh Bethelem, PA 1:00 PM Sept. 24 Fairfield University * Fairfield, CT 4:00 PM Sept. 26 at Colgate University Hamilton, NY 12:00 PM Oct. 1 at Robert Morris * Moon Township, PA 3:00 PM Oct. 3 at Lockhaven * Lockhaven, PA 1:00 PM Oct. 8 at Rider * Lawrenceville, NJ 4:00 PM Oct. 10 Monmouth * Fairfield, CT 11:00 AM Oct. 11 Vermont Fairfield, CT 1:00 PM Oct. 15 at Hofstra Hempstead, NY 7:00 PM Oct. 17 at Siena * Loudonville, NY 1:00 PM Oct. 22 Quinnipiac * Fairfield, CT 4:00 PM Oct. 24 St. Francis (PA)* Fairfield, CT 12:00 PM Oct at NEC Tournament (at Highest Seed) TBA * - Northeast Conference Opponent BOLD indicates home game All home games are played at Campus Field