2013 Media Guide - Manhattanville College

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A staple in the New York region and an emerging program on the
national stage, the Manhattanville College Athletic Department continues
to bolster its reputation as a program on the rise in all areas: athletic
achievement, academic success and overall participation.
More than 300 Valiant student-athletes (nearly 20 percent of the
student body) took part in intercollegiate athletics during the 2012-13
school year, showcasing the continued and rapid growth of athletics at
Manhattanville. With women’s golf beginning play as a varsity sport last
year, the program now sponsors 20 competitive intercollegiate teams –
including eight teams that have been established or re-established in the
last six years alone.
And the teams at Manhattanville have proved themselves more than
able to hold their own in an increasingly competitive athletic landscape.
Fourteen of the school’s 20 intercollegiate programs earned berths in
their respective conference championships last year, while both men’s
hockey and women’s hockey teams received national rankings over the
course of the year.
On an individual level, many Valiant student-athletes were honored
in 2012-13 as well. Field hockey junior Amanda DeChent was named the
program’s first-ever NFHCA All-American, giving Manhattanville at least
one All-America selection in 13 of the last 14 years, while senior high
jumper Bill Motherway was crowned the school’s first champion at the
MAC Indoor Track & Field Championships. Manhattanville also boasted
two Freedom Conference Players of the Year to go with 45 combined
All-Conference honorees. In addition, nearly 40 former Valiants have
gone on to play their sport professionally either domestically or overseas
in recent years, including former baseball standout Dan Fiorito ’12, who
signed a deal with the New York Yankees in August 2012.
But at Manhattanville, athletics is only one part of becoming a wellrounded student-athlete. In the classroom, Valiant athletes consistently
achieve higher grade-point averages than the student body as a whole,
as evidenced by the 3.15 cumulative Athletic Department GPA for both
the Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 semesters and the fact that 14 Valiant
teams recorded a team GPA of 3.000 or higher for the spring term. In
addition, softball senior Jessica Van Galen was named the school’s third
CoSIDA Academic All-America selection in the last three years, and she
was also one of two CoSIDA Academic All-District honorees and one of
95 Academic All-Conference honorees for Manhattanville this year.
Community service also continues to play a vital role in the studentathlete experience at Manhattanville, as each team performs hundreds of
community service hours each year. As a result of their efforts, the school
was the recipient of two Jostens/NADIIIAA Community Service Awards
in 2009, making Manhattanville one of only 13 institutions honored and
the only school to receive two awards, as well as earning the Community
Partner Award from the Westchester Medical Center in 2013. The service
aspect of the Valiant student-athlete experience plays a large role in
helping Valiant athletes fulfill the college’s mission of educating students
to be ethically and socially responsible leaders in a global community.
Manhattanville Quick Facts:
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20 Varsity Sports
Over 300 Student-Athletes
8 Sports Added Since 2007
28 All-Americans (24 since 1999)
5 Academic All-Americans (3 since 2011)
Over 5,000 Service Hours Per Year
Cumulative Department GPA over 3.150
“To the valiant of heart, nothing is impossible.”
- Jeanne d’Albret
Table of Contents
Quick Facts and Contents
Quick Facts & Contents....................................................................... 1
Athletic Administration........................................................................ 2
Coaching Staff.................................................................................... 3
2013 Roster/Schedule......................................................................... 4
2013 Opponents.............................................................................. 5-6
2013 Season Preview.......................................................................... 7
Returning Players...........................................................................8-12
Newcomers..................................................................................12-13
2012 Season in Review......................................................................14
Year-by-Year Results.....................................................................15-16
Record Books...............................................................................17-19
Facilities............................................................................................20
Support Staff.....................................................................................21
Manhattanville College..................................................................22-23
Media Information
BROADCAST: Most (if not all) Valiant field hockey home matches this season will be
broadcast live as a video stream through the home of Manhattanville Athletics video
broadcasting, GoValiants.TV. Director of Sports Information Steve Sheridan and Assistant
Directors Tim Gallagher and Michael Wenning will call the action from GoValiants.com Field
through the school’s partnership with Pack Network. For more information, a complete
broadcast schedule or to watch the broadcasts, log on to www.GoValiants.TV.
CREDENTIAL REQUESTS: Members of the media wishing to attend any Manhattanville
field hockey match must contact the Sports Information Department in advance. Limited
seating and phone/internet access for games is available for working media in the press
box of GoValiants.com Field. Game programs and updated statistics for both teams will be
available in the press box prior to the game. Following the match, a final box score will be
made available to media outlets and can be faxed or e-mailed to requested outlets.
INTERVIEW POLICY: All interview requests for Valiant student-athletes and coaches must
be made through the Manhattanville Sports Information Department. Media planning to
attend practice should contact the Sports Information office to confirm practice times and
player/coach availability. Game-day interviews prior to the match are not permitted. Coach
Kelly and requested student-athletes will be available to credentialed media members after
a 10-minute cooling-off period following the match.
Directions to GoValiants.com Field
FROM SOUTH: Deegan Expressway/New York State Throughway (I-87) north to Exit 8.
Follow the Cross Westchester Expressway (I-287) East to the Hutchinson River Parkway.
Head north on Hutchinson River Parkway to Exit 27 (in New York, not Connecticut) at
Route 120 (Purchase Street). Turn left onto Purchase Street and follow to campus entrance on left.
Quick Facts
MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE
Location:
Founded: Enrollment:
Nickname:
Colors:
Affiliation:
Conference:
Home Facility:
Playing Surface:
Year Opened:
Interim President:
Athletic Director:
Sr. Woman Administrator:
Department Phone:
Department Fax:
Website:
School Address:
Purchase, N.Y.
1841
1,700
Valiants
Crimson & White
NCAA Division III
Freedom
GoValiants.com Field
Field Turf
2005
Dr. Jon Strauss
Keith Levinthal
Julene Fisher
(914) 323-5280
(914) 323-5130
www.GoValiants.com
2900 Purchase St.
Purchase, N.Y. 10577
FIELD HOCKEY STAFF
Head Coach:
Alma Mater:
Career Record:
Phone:
Email:
Assistant Coach:
Alma Mater:
Email:
Kevin Kelly
Saint Michael’s ‘73
44-49 (5 seasons)
(914) 323-3185
[email protected]
Debbie Bell
Kent State ‘12
[email protected]
TEAM INFORMATION
2012 Record: Freedom Record:
Home/Road/Neutral:
Letterwinners Ret./Lost:
Starters Ret./Lost:
Newcomers:
11-8
3-4 (T-5th place)
4-3/5-4/2-1
13/10
13/10
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SPORTS INFORMATION
Director of Sports Information:
Steve Sheridan
Office Phone:
(914) 323-7280
E-Mail:
[email protected]
Fax:
(914) 323-3180
Assistant Director:
Tim Gallagher
FROM NORTH: Take the Taconic State Parkway South to Cross Westchester Expressway E-Mail:
[email protected]
(I-287) east to Exit 8E (Westchester Ave.). Take second left onto Anderson Hill Road. Make Assistant Director:
Michael Wenning
right at first traffic light (Purchase Street) and proceed to campus entrance on right.
E-Mail:
[email protected]
FROM WEST: Take the Tappan Zee Bridge (I-287) and continue on the Cross Westchester
Expressway (I-287) East, then follow the directions above from the north after the Taconic
State Parkway.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES: The Hutchinson River Parkway, Taconic State Parkway, Saw
Mill Parkway, Merritt Parkway, Sprain Brook Parkway and Bronx River Parkway all have
severe height clearance limitations and do not permit most commercial vehicles. As an alternate route, use I-87 from the south or west, or I-95 from the east, to I-287 and follow
directions above. From the north, use I-684 south, get off at Exit 2 (Westchester Airport)
and follow Route 120 South/Purchase Street to campus.
Launched in 2009, GoValiants.TV is back for its fourth full
season in 2013-14 and, as the online portal for Manhattanville
Athletics video streaming, is the only place you need to watch
home games for all of your favorite Valiant teams, including
field hockey! Partnering with Pack Network to bring the action
to your desktop, laptop or mobile device, all broadcasts include
The 2013 Manhattanville College Field Hockey Media Guide was designed and written by play-by-play and color commentary, on-screen graphics and
Assistant Sports Information Directors Sean Engel and ___________. Editorial assistance by scoreboards, a built-in DVR feature, and more!
With a GoValiants.TV All-Access pass, subscribers can watch
Sports Information Director Steve Sheridan. Photography courtesy of Gene Boyars, the Manhatevery broadcasted event for every Manhattanville team for a full
tanville Office of Communications and the Manhattanville Sports Information Department.
Anyone with historical information that may be incorrect or that have been omitted from year. The pass also gives the subscriber access to the complete
this guide is encouraged to contact the Manhattanville Sports Information Department. All archives section as well as premium content such as full-screen
information in this guide is current as of July 17, 2013. All match times listed throughout game view, exclusive interviews and other web-only content.
Only want to watch one game? GoValiants.TV also offers a paythe guide are Eastern.
per-game rate as well for live broadcasts.
Media Guide Credits
2013 Manhattanville field hockey Media Guide 1
Athletic Administration
Director of Athletics Keith Levinthal
Eleventh Year • Hobart ’95
Keith Levinthal returns for his 11th full year as Director of Athletics at Manhattanville College in 2013-14 and continues to
establish the school as a regional and national leader in athletic success, academic achievement and community involvement.
Levinthal has been a part of Manhattanville in some capacity for 15 years, having previously served 12 seasons as head coach
of the school’s nationally recognized men’s hockey program from 1999 until 2011.
Levinthal has led the Valiant athletic program to unprecedented heights in recent years, as Manhattanville has collected 56
conference championships – 29 regular-season championships and 27 tournament titles – in the last decade. In that span, the
program has also produced 32 conference Players of the Year, 18 All-American selections and one National Player of the Year.
As a head coach with the men’s hockey team, Levinthal stepped aside with the most wins of any mentor in Manhattanville
department history, posting a 202-84-28 (.688) record in 12 seasons and twice earning ECAC West Conference Coach of the
Year honors. He left as the 14th winningest coach in NCAA hockey history (all Divisions) and sixth among Division III leaders
in terms of winning percentage, and led the team to four NCAA Tournaments, four ECAC West Tournament titles and a pair of first-place finishes in the
ECAC West regular-season standings.
Manhattanville had another successful season with Levinthal at the helm in 2012-13. While no team was able to break through with an NCAA Tournament
berth, 14 of 20 teams saw postseason play. On the field, the department boasted its first field hockey All-American in program history in junior Amanda
DeChent, to go with two Freedom Conference Players of the Year (DeChent and Jessica Van Galen) and 45 All-Conference honorees. Off the field, Van Galen
gave Manhattanville its third straight year with a CoSIDA Academic All-American thanks to her spot on the second team, while she was also one of a pair
of CoSIDA Academic All-District selections and one of the school’s 95 student-athletes recognized by their respective conferences for academic success.
In 2007-08, Levinthal guided the Athletics Department as it transitioned from the Skyline Conference to the Freedom Conference and also reintroduced
volleyball and cross country programs to the school. The Valiants saw immediate success in its new conference as two teams clinched Freedom Conference
regular-season titles and three programs won conference tournaments in advancing to the NCAA Tournament. The women’s hockey team also advanced
to the program’s third National Championship game, while the women’s soccer team reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history.
Levinthal also led the Valiants to a record-breaking year in their final season with the Skyline Conference in 2006-07, as a program-record six teams won
conference championships and a record five teams qualified for the NCAA Tournament. His men’s hockey team spent 13 consecutive weeks as the top-ranked
team in the nation and earned its first-ever berth in the national semifinals, while goaltender Andrew Gallant became the first Manhattanville student-athlete
to be named a National Player of the Year. Six coaches were named as conference Coach of the Year, while a program-best four Valiant student-athletes
were also named ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District honorees. And, for the first time ever, Valiant teams won more league championships than any
other Skyline Conference team.
Levinthal saw immediate athletic success during his first year at the helm, as all 14 of Manhattanville’s athletic programs participated in postseason play
during the 2003-04 year. Four teams earned bids to ECAC postseason tournaments, while the women’s ice hockey program earned its third consecutive
NCAA Tournament appearance.
But in addition to athletic success, at the heart of every successful program lie sound resources for its lifeblood – its student-athletes. Therefore, Levinthal
has made it a priority to provide the resources needed to create an environment in which Manhattanville student-athletes can achieve at the highest level
academically, socially and athletically.
In 2004, Levinthal received the honor of serving on the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee. The NCAA selects 13 members to serve
on the committee and only four from Division III institutions. Levinthal began his term on Sept. 1, 2004 and left his four-year post on at the beginning of
the 2008-09 school year.
A 1995 graduate of Hobart College, Levinthal is committed to developing all aspects of the athletics program. In his tenure at Manhattanville, Levinthal’s
agenda has included:
Student-Athlete Development - Manhattanville continues to be on the cutting edge in the total development of its student-athletes. Valiant studentathletes have exhibited a strong presence and desire to serve the New York area. All varsity teams participate in outreach activities, positively impacting
numerous area youth groups, hospitals, schools and agencies.
Professionalism - Under Levinthal’s guidance, Manhattanville athletics received a much-needed face-lift. With a new website, logo, team colors and
method of business, he has streamlined and energized the department. The result has been increased exposure to Manhattanville student-athletes, improved
performance both on and off the field, and increased support from fans and alumni.
Exposure - Manhattanville Athletics continues to maintain a strong presence on national and regional media outlets. Levinthal has helped increase the
program’s media opportunities as well as displaying the values of the Valiants constantly in the public eye.
Assistant Director of Athletics Julene Fisher
Ninth Year • Marymount ’02
Julene Fisher enters her ninth year as Assistant Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator, and her 11th year
overall within the Manhattanville Athletic Department, in 2013-14.
As Assistant Athletic Director and SWA, Fisher is responsible for assisting the Director of Athletics in an administrative capacity,
helping to run the school’s 20-sport Athletic Department. She also handles the scheduling for all of Manhattanville’s sports and
handles travel accommodations and assignment of the department’s student workers.
A former Assistant Sports Information Director at Manhattanville, Fisher also has assisted the Sports Information Department
by serving as official scorer for baseball games. Fisher began her tenure at Manhattanville as an administrative assistant in the
Manhattanville development office before moving over to the Athletic Department.
Fisher graduated from Marymount College in 2002 as an English/Journalism major. She served as the editor-in-chief of
Marymount’s student newspaper, The Cormont, and also was a four-year letterwinner in both swimming and softball at the
school.
In television, she worked in conjunction with ABC News, the Discovery Channel and HBO to produce the hit series, “The Justice Files”, as well as HBO’s
Emmy award winning documentary “In Memoriam: New York City, 9/11”.
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2013 Manhattanville field hockey Media Guide
Manhattanville Coaching Staff
Head Coach Kevin Kelly
Sixth Season • Saint Michael’s ’73
Kevin Kelly returns for his sixth season at the helm of the Manhattanville
field hockey program in 2013, continuing the task of returning the Valiants to
their position as a conference and regional power.
In 2012, Kelly led the team to an overall record of 11-8, including a six-game
winning streak between late-September and mid-October that saw the team
outscore its opponents 29-16. During the stretch Manhattanville won three
straight overtime victories, all on game-winners by junior Amanda DeChent.
The junior finished with the best individual season in program history, recording
new school and Freedom Conference single-season records with 30 goals and
73 points in addition to a school-record seven game-winning tallies.
After the conclusion of the season, DeChent was named the team’s first-ever NFHCA first-team
All-American, after also being named the Freedom Conference Player of the Year. DeChent also joined
teammates Melissa Goncalves and Kayla Meenan on the All-Freedom Conference teams.
In his fourth season with the Valiants, Kelly delivered Manhattanville to a Freedom Conference
Tournament appearance for the first time, as the Valiants made the conference semifinals as the
fourth seed. The team came out of the gates hot, tying the program record for best nine-game start
to a season with an 8-1 mark that saw the Valiants outscore their opponents by a 34-14 margin.
After the season, four Valiants were named to the All-Freedom Conference second team, the most
All-Conference honorees since the program’s first year in the conference in 2003. DeChent had a
great first season with the team, ranking second in program history with 36 points as the first player
in Valiant history to average more than two points per game.
In 2010, Kelly nearly guided the Valiants to a winning record despite fielding a roster with just four upperclassmen and only one senior, posting a 9-10
overall mark. The most exciting game of the year came later at DeSales, when the Valiants tied the score late and Megan Greene tallied the game-winner
with only five seconds left in overtime. Although no Valiants were named All-Conference, Kayla Meenan had one of the best statistical seasons in program
history in 2010, as she ranked second on the school’s single-season points list with 33 (11 goals, 11 assists).
Manhattanville posted a 7-11 record in Kelly’s second season as head coach in 2009, providing a solid base for future successes. The team’s potential was
evident in the season-opening 6-3 win over Keystone College in which five of the team’s six tallies came from freshmen. A trio of Valiants – Jen Ascencio,
Maura Bruen and Lauren Rutledge – earned All-Conference honors from the Freedom Conference after the 2009 season, as all three players were named
to the second team.
In his first season as a collegiate head coach, Kelly guided the Valiants to a 6-12 record. The team faced a very difficult schedule that featured five
nationally ranked opponents, falling to three of those teams by a single goal. In all, 10 of the Valiants’ 18 matches in 2008 were decided by one goal,
including five of the team’s six wins.
Kelly came to Manhattanville from Rye High School, where he served as the head coach of the varsity field hockey team for 30 years. He experienced
unparalleled success at the school, posting a career record of 391-56-9 (.867), and built
a resume that includes four New York State championships, five regional titles and nearly
Kelly’s Career
20 league championships.
Year
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Career
Record
6-12
7-11
9-10
11-8
11-8
33-41
Conference
2-6
1-6
2-5
4-3
3-4
9-20
Postseason
Freedom Semifinals
Individually, Kelly was a three-time Section 1 Coach of the Year and in his final season
was named the 2007 Journal News Coach of the Year. Kelly, whose Rye program was
named the “Team of the Decade” by New York State, finished his high school career with
the second-highest win total among active New York coaches.
Kelly currently resides in Westport, Conn.
Assistant Coach Debbie Bell
First Season • Kent State ’12
Debbie Bell is entering her first year as Assistant Coach of Women’s Field Hockey for the Valiants. Debbie’s primary responsibility
will be to assist Coach Kevin Kelly in player development and recruiting.
Debbie joins Manhattanville College after a very successful year as the Assistant Coach at Bates College. During her time at
Bates she increased the team’s goal output by 30% and the leading scorers’ productivity by 57%. Debbie has extensive experience
breaking down game footage with players to allow them to see and develop through an improved understanding and knowledge
of the game.
Debbie played collegiately for Kent State University in Ohio, where she is the school record-holder in goals scored. As a junior at
Kent State University Debbie was named Third Team All-American, as well as First Team All-MAC, and First Team All-West Region.
Debbie was also awarded the MAC Freshman of the Year in her first year at Kent State. Debbie also has the prestigious honor of
having played for New Zealand’s Under 16 Field Hockey Team; her first appearance came at only the age of 13.
A native of New Zealand, Debbie graduated from Kent State University in 2012 with a Bachelors Degree in Human Movement with a Minor in Athletic
Coaching.
2013 Roster/Schedule
# Name
Yr.
Pos.
Ht.
00 Meghan Hughes
Fr.
GK
5-3
1
Breanna O’Neill
So.
M/D
5-1
2
Morgan Parsons
So.
M
5-5
3
Kirsten Savage
Sr.
F
5-8
4
Toni Moricone
So.
D
5-1
5
Gina Moricone
Fr.
F
5-2
6
Rylee McGuire
So.
F
5-4
7
Savannah Bara
Fr.
M
5-4
8
Mikayla Allen
Fr.
F
5-4
10 Sharon Konfederak
So.
F
5-2
11 Bregje Smits
Fr.
D
5-9
13 Amanda Cirocco
Fr.
F
5-5
14 Renee LaFosse
So.
D
5-9
15 Julia Esposito
Sr.
D
5-7
16 Saba Naji
Jr.
M
5-6
20 Kateri Fischer Jr.
D
5-3
22 Amanda DeChent
Sr.
F
5-7
24 Carly Brunco Jr.
D
5-6
25 Meg Wittner
Sr.
D
5-6
88 Ally Cybak
Fr.
GK
5-2
95 Arianna Kreush
Fr.
GK
5-5
99 Amy Hilton
Sr.
GK
5-5
Head Coach: Kevin Kelly (Saint Michael’s ’73, sixth season)
Assistant Coach: Debbie Bell (Kent State ’12, first season)
Date
Aug. 30
Aug. 31
Sept. 6
Sept. 7
Sept. 11
Sept. 15
Sept. 18
Sept. 21
Sept. 22
Sept. 25
Sept. 28
Oct. 1
Oct. 5
Oct. 11
Oct. 16
Oct. 19
Oct. 23
Oct. 26
Oct. 29
Nov. 6
Nov. 9
2013 Schedule
Hometown/High School (Previous School)
Kintnersville, Pa./Palisades
Hazlet, N.J./Mater Dei Prep
Bear, Del./William Penn
Harrington Park, N.J./Old Tappan (Sacred Heart)
White Plains, N.Y./White Plains
White Plains, N.Y./White Plains
Grantham, N.H./Lebanon
Lexington, Mass./Lexington
Bow, N.H./Bow
Buenos Aires, Argentina/Washington School
Bussum, Netherlands/Willen de Zwigger College
Totowa, N.J./Passaic Valley
Merrimack, N.H./Merrimack
Greenwich, Conn./Greenwich
Lewiston, Maine/Lewiston
Glen Ridge, N.J./Glen Ridge
Putnam Valley, N.Y./Putnam Valley (Southern Connecticut)
Johnstown, N.Y./Johnstown
Niskayuna, N.Y./Niskayuna
Wilmington, Del./Concord
Islip Terrace, N.Y./East Islip
Pittsburgh, Pa./Kents Hill (ME)
Pronunciation Guide
Opponent
Time
at Southern Maine #
12:00 p.m.
vs. Johnson and Wales #
10:00 a.m.
at Vassar &
4:00 p.m.
vs. Bay Path/Smith &
11:00 a.m./1:00 p.m.
MERCY
3:00 p.m.
RIVIER
1:00 p.m.
EASTERN CONNECTICUT
4:30 p.m.
at William Smith %
12:00 p.m.
vs. St. Lawrence %
11:00 a.m.
at Hartwick
7:00 p.m.
at Wilkes *
1:00 p.m.
COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
7:00 p.m.
MISERICORDIA *
12:00 p.m.
at King’s (Pa.) *
7:00 p.m.
at Western Connecticut
7:00 p.m.
DESALES *
1:00 p.m.
at Eastern *
7:00 p.m.
DELAWARE VALLEY *
12:00 p.m
FDU-FLORHAM *
7:00 p.m.
Freedom Conference Semifinals $
TBA
Freedom Conference Championship $
TBA
* - Freedom Conference Match
# - at Southern Maine Tournament (Gorham, Maine)
& - at Betty Richey Tournament (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.)
% - at William Smith Classic (Geneva, N.Y.)
$ - Freedom Conference Tournament (campus sites)
#3: KEER-sten
#4/5: mor-A-cony
#10: con-FED-er-rack
#11: breh-GEE
#13: sa-ROCKO
#14: luh-FOSS
#16:
#20:
#22:
#88:
#95:
NAJJ-ee
ka-TER-AH
duh-SHENT
CY-back
CROOSH
The Freedom Conference
With the exception of the Valiant men’s and women’s hockey
teams, all 20 Manhattanville varsity sports have competed
under the umbrella of the Middle Atlantic Conferences since
joining the conference prior to the 2007-08 school year.
Founded in 1912 and now in its second century of existence,
the MAC is one of the oldest existing intercollegiate athletic
associations in the United States. An umbrella organization
consisting of three conferences – Commonwealth, Freedom
and Middle Atlantic – the MAC sponsors 23 Division III sports
and boasts 18 current member schools, including 2012
additions Hood and Stevenson.
With the exception of cross country, indoor/outdoor track
and women’s golf, who compete under the MAC banner,
all Manhattanville non-hockey sports compete in the very
competitive Freedom Conference. As a result, every Valiant
athletic team receives the opportunity to annually vie for
a conference title
and an automatic
berth into the NCAA
Tournament.
Home Matches in BOLD and Played at GoValiants.com Field.
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Freedom Conference Opponents
Delaware Valley College
DeSales University
Oct. 26 in Purchase, N.Y.
Location: Doylestown, Pa.
Nickname: Aggies
Head Coach: Carol Di Girolamo (62-73, 7 seasons)
2012 Record: 7-12
Freedom Record: 4-3 (4th place)
All-Time Meetings: 6-6
Last Meeting: Oct. 20, 2012 (Del Val, 3-2 Win)
Location: Center Valley, Pa.
Nickname: Bulldogs
Head Coach: Sarah Hollander (30-63, 5 seasons)
2012 Record: 4-14
Last Meeting: Oct. 13, 2012 (M’Ville, 2-1 Win)
FDU-Florham
Location: Madison, N.J.
Nickname: Devils
Head Coach: Jenn Noon (34-32, 3 seasons)
2012 Record: 12-11
Freedom Record: 5-2 (3rd place)
All-Time Meetings: 7-19-2
Last Meeting: Oct. 23, 2012 (FDU, 5-4 Win)
Eastern University
Oct. 23 in St Davids, Pa.
Location: St. Davids, Pa.
Nickname: Eagles
Head Coach: Camrin Azzarano (135-61, 9 seasons)
2012 Record: 16-6
Freedom Record: 6-1 (T-1st place)
Last Meeting: Oct. 17, 2012 (Eastern, 8-4 Win)
King’s (Pa.) College
Oct. 12 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Nickname: Monarchs
Head Coach: Cheryl Ish (211-152-1, 19 seasons)
2012 Record: 13-7
Freedom Record: 6-1 (T-1st place)
Last Meeting: Sept. 22, 2012 (King’s 5-1 Win)
Misericordia University Wilkes University
Location: Dallas, Pa.
Nickname: Cougars
Head Coach: Robyn Stahovic, (114-97, 11 seasons)
2012 Record: 4-15
Last Meeting: Sept. 29, 2012 (M’Ville 4-3 OT Win)
Sept. 28 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Nickname: Colonels
Head Coach: Mollie Reichard (17-30, 3 seasons)
2012 Record: 8-9
Freedom Record: 3-4 (T-5th place)
Last Meeting: Oct. 6, 2012 (M’Ville, 4-3 OT Win)
2013 Non-Conference Opponents
University of Southern Maine
Aug. 30 at Gorham, Maine
Location: Gorham, Maine
Nickname: Huskies
Conference: Little East
Head Coach: Bonny Brown-Denico (16th yr.)
2012 Record: 9-12 (T-6th place)
All-Time Meetings: First Meeting
Last Meeting: N/A
St. Lawrence University
Sept. 22 at Geneva, N.Y.
Location: Canton, N.Y.
Nickname: Saints
Conference: Liberty League
Head Coach: Fran Grembowicz (16th season)
2012 Record: 3-13 (6th Place)
All-Time Meetings: St. Lawrence leads, 4-3
Last Meeting: Sept. 16, 2012 (M’Ville, 3-2 OT Win)
Johnson and Wales University
Aug. 31 at Gorham, Maine
Location: Providence, R.I.
Nickname: Wildcats
Conference: Great Northeast
Head Coach: Jessica Lane (first season)
2012 Record: No Program
All-Time Meetings: First Meeting
Last Meeting: N/A
Rivier College
Oct. 6 at Purchase, N.Y.
Location: Nashua, N.H.
Nickname: Raiders
Conference: Great Northeast
Head Coach: Kathryn Gaudreau (fourth season)
2012 Record: 2-17 (10th place)
All-Time Meetings: Manhattanville leads, 1-0
Vassar College
Sept. 7 at Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Location: Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Nickname: Brewers
Head Coach: Michael Warari (first season)
Last Meeting: Sept. 8, 2012 (M’Ville, 5-2 Win)
Smith College
Location: Northampton, Mass.
Nickname: Pioneers
Conference: NEWMAC
Head Coach: Jamie Ginsberg (7th season)
All-Time Meetings: Smith leads, 2-1
Last Meeting: Sept. 7, 2012 (M’Ville, Win 3-1)
Bay Path College
Location: Longmeadow, Mass.
Nickname: Wildcats
Conference: NECC
Head Coach: Katie Jones (5th season)
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Hartwick College
Sept. 25 at Oneonta, N.Y.
Location: Oneonta, N.Y.
Nickname: Hawks
Conference: Empire 8
Head Coach: Anna Meyer (26th season)
All-Time Meetings: Hartwick leads 15-2
Last Meeting: Oct. 3, 2012 (M’Ville, 3-2 OT Win)
The College of New Jersey
Oct. 1 at Purchase, N.Y.
Location: Ewing, N.J.
Nickname: Lions
Conference: NJAC
Head Coach: Sharon Pfluger (29th season)
2012 Record: 15-5 (T-2nd place)
All-Time Meetings: TCNJ leads, 12-0
Last Meeting: Oct. 26, 2012 (TCNJ, 6-1 Win)
Mercy College
Sept. 11 at Purchase, N.Y.
Location: Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.
Nickname: Mavericks
Conference: N/A
Head Coach: Kayte Kinsley (4th season)
2012 Record: 2-15
Last Meeting: Sept. 4, 2012 (M’Ville, Win 4-0)
William Smith College
Sept. 21 at Geneva, N.Y.
Location: Geneva, N.Y.
Nickname: Herons
Head Coach: Sally Scatton (26th season)
2012 Record: 16-4 (1st place)
All-Time Meetings: William Smith leads, 7-1
Last Meeting: Sept. 17, 2012 (William Smith, 6-3 Win)
Eastern Connecticut State University
Sept. 18 at Purchase, N.Y.
Location: Willimantic, Conn.
Nickname: Warriors
Head Coach: Christine Hutchinson (8th season)
Western Connecticut State University
Oct. 16 at Danbury, Conn.
Location: Danbury, Conn.
Nickname: Colonials
Head Coach: Dani McDonnell (ninth season)
All-Time Meetings: 4-7-1
After a one-year absence, the Manhattanville
field hockey program is hoping to bounce back
from missing the conference tournament last
year and make an impact in the Freedom
Conference under sixth year head coach Kevin
Kelly in 2013.
The team placed fifth in the Freedom
Conference a year ago, coming one game short
of a postseason berth, but things are expected
to be different this year as the squad was picked
to finish fourth in the conference preseason poll
with 28 points, just ahead of fifth-place Wilkes
(25 points). Defending champion Eastern took
top honors in the poll with 47 points and five
first-place votes, followed by FDU-Florham (42
points) and King’s (Pa.) (39 points).
The Valiants will feature both returning and
experienced players as well as an incoming group
of freshmen that are ready to play under Coach
Kelly, as 14 players are back with the program
this year while eight newcomers look to make
immediate impacts as well.
Headlining the returners coming back for
the 2013 season is senior Amanda DeChent.
DeChent was not only the Freedom Conference
Player of the Year in 2012 but also an NFHCA
first-team All-America selection and an NFHCA
All-South Atlantic Region first-team pick after
finishing the season with 30 goals and 13 assists
for 73 points. These stats were good enough for
both Manhattanville and Freedom Conference
single-season records for goals and points.
FORWARDS
While DeChent already ranks first on the
school’s career goals and points marks with 43
and 109, respectively, she has some options to
work with on the front line, as classmate Kirsten
Savage and sophomores Rylee McGuire and
Sharon Konfederak also return up front.
McGuire tied for third on the team by tallying
seven goals in 19 appearances a year ago, while
Konfederak scored three goals in the first three
games before going down with a knee injury to
2013 Season Preview
end her season; however, she has made a full
recovery and is expected to help with production
up front again. Savage appeared in all 19 games
in her first season with the Valiants a year ago,
scoring three times.
The Valiants also will have some newcomers
looking to play right away this year, as freshmen
Mikayla Allen, Amanda Cirocco and Gina Moricone
join the squad for the first time in 2013.
MIDFIELDERS
The midfield lost three veteran players from
last year, and as a result Kelly will need his
returners and his newcomers to step right into
starting roles.
The lone starter coming back from last
year is sophomore Morgan Parsons, who will
anchor the midfield unit after starting 17 of her
19 appearances a year ago. She will be joined
by sophomore Breanna O’Neill, who saw action
in 15 contests from last season and could be a
difference maker this year, as well as junior Saba
Naji, who is back on the Valiants roster in the
midfield position after playing in eight games
as a freshman.
In addition, freshman Samantha Bara will
help out in the midfield in her first season and
will have the chance to jump right into a starting
role as well.
DEFENSE
The defensive end has the deepest group
of returners back in the lineup for the new
season, with three of the team’s starters back
for 2013. Sophomore Renee LaFosse started all
19 matches as a freshman and led the squad
with a conference-best 13 defensive saves, while
senior Julia Esposito and junior Carly Brunco also
started every game last season and will keep the
defense a strong component for Manhattanville
this year.
Adding to the veteran presence in the
back, senior Meg Wittner, junior Kateri Fischer
and sophomore Toni Moricone are all back for
another year with the Valiants this season and
will look to break into the starting lineup, while
freshman Bregje Smits also looks to make an
immediate impact.
GOALKEEPERS
The goalie position has four candidates
for playing time this season, but the three
newcomers will have to take the reins from twoyear starter Amy Hilton. The senior started 16
games last season and capped a 9-7 record by
holding opponents to 3.28 goals per game with
a .729 save percentage.
While she may have the edge in the
competition for the starting job, Kelly has three
other options headed into the year, as freshmen
Ally Cybak, Meghan Hughes and Arianna Kreush
all will challenge for playing time.
Senior Goalkeeper
Amy Hilton
Senior Forward
Amanda DeChent
returns to Vassar in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. to defend
their Betty Richey Tournament title that they
have won for two straight years.
The Valiants return for their home opener
against Mercy College on September 11 at
3:00 p.m. at GoValiants.com Field. This match
will be followed by two home games against
Rivier (Sept. 15) and Eastern Connecticut State
(Sept. 18).
The third and final in-season tournament
has Manhattanville matched up against host
team William Smith and St. Lawrence at the
William Smith Classic on September 21 and 22
in Geneva, N.Y.
A few more non-conference games will
be scattered throughout the remainder of the
conference schedule including games against
Hartwick (Sept. 25), College of New Jersey (Oct.
1), and Western Connecticut State (Oct. 16).
The regular season will end October 29
with a conference game against FDU-Florham
before the Freedom Conference Tournament
semifinal round on November 6. The champion
will be crowned on November 9 with the winner
gaining the league’s automatic bid to the 2013
NCAA Tournament.
SCHEDULE
The season gets kicked off at the Southern
Maine Invitation on August 30 when the Valiants
take on the host team Southern Maine at 12:00
p.m. The next day they take on Johnson & Wales
at 10 a.m. The next weekend Manhattanville
Returning Players - Seniors
#22 AMANDA DECHENT
F • 5’7” • Senior • Putnam Valley, N.Y./Putnam Valley (Southern Connecticut)
2012: An NFHCA first-team All-America selection and an NFHCA All-South Atlantic Region
first-team pick … also named the Freedom Conference Player of the Year, an All-Conference
first-team selection and Manhattanville’s Female Athlete of the Year … finished the 2012
season with 30 goals and 13 assists for 73 points, both new Manhattanville and Freedom
Conference single-season records for goals and points … finished the regular season tied
for second in Division III in points, third in goals and goals per game, fourth in points per
game, and 16th in assists … after only two seasons, already ranks first on the school’s career
goals and points marks with 43 and 109, respectively … finished the year with seven gamewinning goals, setting a new single-season record … started and played in all 19 games for
the Valiants during her junior season … picked up her first two goals on 13 shots against
Stevens (9/1) … had five-point games in back-to-back performances against Smith (9/7) and Vassar (9/8) …
had six points on three goals against Eastern Connecticut (9/19) … scored all four Valiant goals, including the
overtime game-winner, in a 4-3 victory over Wilkes (10/6) to set a new school single-season goals mark … picked
up seven more points on a goal and a school-record five assists against Rivier (10/7), breaking the single-season
points record … scored three more goals against Freedom Conference opponent Eastern (10/17) to become the
first Valiant to 100 career points … picked up five more points against FDU-Florham (10/23) … scored her 30th
goal of the season in the season finale against nationally ranked TCNJ (10/26).
2011: Named to the All-Freedom Conference second team in her first season with Manhattanville … appeared
in 16 games starting in 15 … scored the game-winning in her first game with the Valiants against Mercy (9/1) …
scored a pair of goals against Bay Path (9/9) … took a season-high 12 shots against Delaware Valley (9/24) … had a season-high three goals and six points against
Western New England (9/28) … also had six points with two goals and two assists against Stevenson (10/9) … led the team in goals with 13 as well as points with
36 … also had five game-winning goals to lead the Valiants.
2010 (at SCSU): Played in 19 games at Division II Southern Connecticut State University, starting three for the Owls … tied for third on the team with six goals and
added two assists for 14 points … scored a pair, including the game-winning tally, against Merrimack (9/25) on the way to Northeast-10 Rookie of the Week honors
… named to the NFHCA Academic Team.
High School: Graduated from Putnam Valley High School in 2010 … All-League and All-Section pick for the Tigers … was part of a team that won three league titles
and one sectional championship ... also played basketball all four years at Putnam Valley.
Career Statistics
Personal: Daughter of Maria and Edward DeChent … has two siblings, Brandon and Eva … majors in biology
on a Pre-Med track while minoring in psychology at Manhattanville. Is also a member of the Tri-Beta Honor
Society at Manhattanville.
Yr.
GP/GS G A
P Sh. SOG
2010
19/3
6
2 14 30
20
2011
16/15 13 10 36 79
48
2012
19/19 30 13 43 161 105
Total 54/37 49 25 123 270 173
GW
1
5
7
13
DSv
0
0
0
0
#99 AMY HILTON
GK • 5’5” • Senior • Pittsburgh, Pa./Kents Hill (Maine)
2012: Started and appeared in 16 games for Manhattanville during her junior season …
finished the season with a 4.22 goals against average and a 72.9 save percentage in 1023:07
of time on the field … finished the season with a 9-7 record and finished the year with 129
saves … moved up to fifth on the all-time wins list with 22 on her career and also moved
into the top-ten all-time in saves with 227 through her first three seasons with the team
… made a career-best 17 saves against Juniata while allowing one goal (8/31) … picked
up her first win of the season in shutout fashion against Division II Mercy (9/4) … picked
up two more wins in the Betty Richey Tournament against Smith (9/7) and Vassar (9/8) …
earned her fifth win of the season against Misericordia in overtime (9/29) … picked up 10
more saves in conference action against Wilkes (10/6) … earned her ninth and final win of
the season on the road at DeSales (10/13) … picked up double-figures in saves with 10 against Eastern (10/17)
and 14 against Delaware Valley (10/20) … finished the season with 35 minutes against nationally ranked College
of New Jersey making five saves in 35 minutes.
2011: Played every minute in goal for the Valiants in 2011 (1330:00) … notched a pair of shutouts against
Mercy (9/1) and DeSales (10/20) … was named the Betty Richey (Vassar) Tournament Most Valuable Player after
allowing two goals and stopping seven shots in the two game … stopped a season high 10 saves in back-to-back
games against Wilkes (10/22) and FDU-Florham (10/25) … also earned her career-high 11th win against Wilkes
… finished the season with a 2.63 goals against average and a .655 save percentage.
2010: Made four appearances in goal in her first collegiate season, including one start … posted a perfect 2-0-0
record and did not allow a goal in 141:26 of action, turning aside all three shots … made her collegiate debut
versus Elms (9/12), picking up her first career win and shutout … came off the bench to play the final 52 minutes
and earn the victory by making one save against Mercy (9/29).
Career Statistics
Yr.
GP/GS Min.
2010
4/1
141:26
2011 19/19 1330:00
2012 19/16 1023:07
Total 39/36 2494:33
8
GA
0
50
48
98
GAA
0.00
3.38
.422
3.54
SV
3
95
129
227
SV% Sho W-L
1.000 1
2-0
.655 2
11-8
.729 1
9-7
.698 4 22-15
High School: A 2010 graduate of Kent Hills High School in Maine … played two years of varsity field hockey
for the Huskies … competed in the 2007 National Hockey Festival with Team Golden Triangle … also received
two varsity letters in basketball and lacrosse in high school.
Personal: Daughter of Tekla and Peter Hilton … has one sibling, Joanie … is a communications major while
minoring in sociology at Manhattanville.
Returning Players - Seniors
#15 JULIA ESPOSITO
D • 5’7” • Senior • Greenwich, Conn./Greenwich
2012: Started and played in all 19 games for the Valiants during her junior season … was
the team’s primary penalty corner taker through the season … picked up a defensive save
in the season-opener against Juniata (8/31) … had her first point of the season on an
assist against Vassar in the Betty Richey Championship game (9/8) … picked up goals in
back-to-back games against St. Lawrence (9/16) and Eastern Connecticut (9/19) … scored
her third goal of the season against Western Connecticut (10/10).
2011: Appeared in 16 games starting in 10 … made her first start against Mercy (9/1)
… registered a pair of defensive saves in one weekend against Misericordia (10/8) and
Stevenson (10/9).
2010: Took the field in 16 games as a freshman, including six starts on defense … got the start in her collegiate
debut against New Paltz (9/1) … played a season-high 62 minutes off the bench in a shutout victory over Elmira
(9/21), then earned a starting nod in each of the next five games.
High School: A 2010 graduate of Greenwich High School … was a two-year member and senior captain of the
Cardinals … competed in the FCIAC finals in ’08 and ’09 … won the Class A state title as a senior … was named
a FCIAC honorable mention honoree as a senior … participated in the National Hockey Festival, Regional Rumble
and Big Apple Tournament … played club hockey with
the Fairfield County United Indoor team for two seasons Career Statistics
and the Futures for four seasons … also was a three-year Yr.
GP/GS G A
P Sh. SOG
GW DSv
2010
16/6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
letterwinner in lacrosse at Greenwich.
Personal: Daughter of Mary and Domenick Esposito … has one sibling, Chloe … is currently a communication
major and a management minor at Manhattanville … was a contestant in the Miss Teen Connecticut State
Pageant.
2011
16/10
2012
19/19
Total 51/35
0
3
3
0
2
2
0
8
8
0
7
7
0
7
7
0
0
0
2
5
7
#3 KIRSTEN SAVAGE
F • 5’8” • Senior • Harrington Park, N.J./Old Tappan
2012: Appeared in all 19 games while getting the start in eight contests during her
first season with the team … notched her first shot of the season against Mercy (9/4) …
made her first start against St. Lawrence (9/16) … had a season-high four shots in the
conference opener against King’s (9/22) … picked up two goals against Rivier (10/7) …
picked up one more goal in the next road contest against DeSales (10/13).
2010-11: Did not attend Manhattanville, played two seasons of softball at Division
I Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn. … was part of the Northeast Conference
Championship softball team in 2011.
High School: Graduated from Old Tappan High School in Old Tappan, N.J. … played four
seasons of varsity field hockey as well as four seasons of softball while with the Knights … was an All-County and
All-League player in field hockey both her junior and senior seasons … also played for the New Jersey Express
travel team ... was named Northern New Jersey Team of the Decade Honorable Mention.
Personal: Daughter of Mary and Domenick Esposito … has
one sibling, Chloe … is currently a communication major
and a management minor at Manhattanville … was a
contestant in the Miss Teen Connecticut State Pageant.
Career Statistics
Yr.
GP/GS
2012
19/8
Total 19/8
G
3
3
A
0
0
P
6
6
Sh.
16
16
SOG
9
9
GW
1
1
DSv
0
0
#25 MEG WITTNER
D • 5’6” • Senior • Niskayuna, N.Y./Niskayuna
2012: Appeared in 14 games for Manhattanville for her junior season with the team …
made her season debut against Division II Mercy (9/4) … played in both contests of the
Betty Richey Tournament against Smith (9/7) and Vassar (9/8) … appeared in five of seven
conference games including the Freedom Conference finale against FDU-Florham (10/23)
… named to the MAC Fall Academic Honor Roll.
2011: Played in 17 games while starting in 12 games as a sophomore … started in the
first four games of the season … led the team with four defensive saves coming against
Vassar (9/10), St. Lawrence (9/18), Wilkes (10/22) and The College of New Jersey (10/27)
… named to the MAC Fall Academic Honor Roll.
2010: Appeared in 18 games in her first collegiate season, including 15 starts on defense for the Valiants … led
the team and ranked fourth in the Freedom Conference with three defensive saves … played the entire game in
nine of the team’s last 10 games of the year, including all 99-plus minutes in a 2OT win over DeSales (10/20) …
had her first defensive save in the Valiant win over Richard Stockton (10/6) … made a pair of defensive stops
against King’s (10/23).
High School: A 2010 graduate of Niskayuna High School … played two years of varsity field hockey for the
Silver Warriors … scored eight career goals with one assist for nine career points … added five goals and an
assist as a senior … was a member of the Suburban Council championship team in ’09, and also won a Section
2 championship and was a Regional quarterfinalist as a
Career Statistics
senior … competed in the Futures Regional Tournament
Yr.
GP/GS G A
P Sh. SOG
GW DSv
four times and the Regional Rumble in 2009…played one year with the ADK Field Hockey club team … a former 2010 18/15 0 0 0
0
0
0
3
teammate of fellow Valiant Alex Pomato.
2011
17/12
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Personal: Daughter of Harold and Dawn Wittner … studying business management while minoring in creative
writing as well as studio art at Manhattanville.
2012
14/0
Total 49/27
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
9
Returning Players - Juniors/Sophomores
#24 CARLY BRUNCO
D • 5’6” • Junior • Johnstown, N.Y./Johnstown
2012: Started and played in all 19 games for Manhattanville during her sophomore season
… made her season debut against Juniata (8/31) … picked up a defensive save against
FDU-Florham in the Freedom Conference regular season finale … named to the MAC Fall
Academic Honor Roll.
2011: Played in 18 games for Manhattanville including two starts against Eastern
Connecticut (9/18) and Wilkes (10/22) … made her Valiant debut in the 4-0 win over Mercy
(9/1) … made a pair of defensive saves against Delaware Valley (9/24) and Stevenson
(10/9).
High School: Graduated from Johnstown High School in 2011 … a three-year member of the varsity Lady Bills
Field Hockey Team … was named to the second team in the Section II Foothills Council in 2009 and named
an honorable mention in 2010 … was part of a three-time Section II Finalist team at Johnstown … also played
basketball and lacrosse.
Personal: Daughter of Deborah and Carmine Brunco … has
one brother, Joseph … currently majors in finance with a
minor in psychology at Manhattanville.
Career Statistics
Yr.
GP/GS
2011
18/2
2012
19/19
Total 37/21
G
0
0
0
A
0
0
0
P
0
0
0
Sh.
0
0
0
SOG
0
0
0
GW
0
0
0
DSv
2
1
3
#20 KATERI FISCHER
D • 5’2” • Junior • Glen Ridge, N.J./Glen Ridge
2012: Took part in 10 games for Manhattanville during her second year with the team … made
her season debut against Stevens (9/1) … made her home debut against Division II Mercy (9/4) …
finished the season with minutes against nationally ranked College of New Jersey (10/26).
2011: Played in four games for the Valiants during her freshman season … made her collegiate
debut in the season opener against Mercy (9/1).
High School: Graduated from Glen Ridge High School in 2011 … played four years for the Ridgers
on their varsity field hockey team … was voted as the best defender and most spirited as a junior
and senior … also played softball.
Personal: Daughter of Katherine and Bryan Fischer, has two siblings, Andrew and Lovell … plans on graduating with a degree
in communications with a minor in creative writing from Manhattanville.a degree in communications from Manhattanville.
Career Statistics
Yr.
GP/GS
2011
4/0
2012
10/0
Total 14/0
G
0
0
0
A
0
0
0
P
0
0
0
Sh.
0
0
0
SOG
0
0
0
GW
0
0
0
DSv
0
0
0
#10 SHARON KONFEDERAK
F • 5’2” • Sophomore • Buenos Aires, Argentina/The Washington School
2012: Started in the Valiants’ first three games of the season during her freshman year
with the team … had three goals and an assist on the season … scored her first career
goal and also picked up an assist against Stevens (9/1) … also picked up two goals against
Division II Mercy (9/4) … sat out the remainder of the season due to injury.
High School: Graduated from the Washington School in 2011 … was a team captain
for six years … played two seasons of volleyball while at the Washington School … was
also class president of her school from 2008-11 … also played for Gimnasia y Esgrima
Buenos Aires from 2004-12.
Personal: Daughter of Sandra Smidt and Gabriel Konfederak … has one brother, Kevin … plans to major in
international studies while minoring in French while at Manhattanville.
Career Statistics
Yr.
GP/GS
2012
3/3
Total
3/3
10 G
3
3
A
1
1
P
7
7
Sh.
9
9
SOG
7
7
GW
1
1
DSv
0
0
Returning Players - Sophomores
#14 RENEE LaFOSSE
D • 5’9” • Sophomore • Merrimack, N.H./Merrimack
2012: Was a starter in all 19 games for the Valiants during her freshman campaign … led
the team and the Freedom Conference with 13 defensive saves on the season, ranking
her second on the school’s single-season list … finished the regular season tied for fifth
in Division III in defensive saves … picked up two more defensive saves against Vassar
in the Betty Richey Championship game (9/8) … had a season-best three defensive saves
against nationally ranked William Smith (9/15) … notched two more defensive saves
against both Hartwick (10/3) and the College of New Jersey (10/26).
High School: Graduated from Merrimack High School in Merrimack, New Hampshire …
played four years for the varsity field hockey team with the Tomahawks … was a team
captain her senior season … a member of the 2011 Division I All-State Team as well as a 2010 Division I AllState Honorable Mention ... was a member of the 2012 New Hampshire Twin State Team with current Valiant
teammate Rylee McGuire … also spent two seasons as a member of the spring track and field team.
Career Statistics
Yr.
GP/GS
2012
19/19
Total 19/19
G
0
0
A
0
0
P
0
0
Sh.
0
0
SOG
0
0
GW
0
0
DSv
0
0
Personal: Daughter of Darlene and Peter LaFosse … has
one brother Peter who plays for the Utica Pioneers men’s
hockey team … plans to study sports communications
with a minor in journalism at Manhattanville.
#6 RYLEE McGUIRE
F • 5’4” • Sophomore • Granthan, N.H./Lebanon
2012: Led the freshman class in scoring with seven goals on the season … was also tied for
third on the team in goals … saw action in all 19 games for Manhattanville getting her first
career start against Stevens (9/1) … picked up her first career goal against Smith (9/7) …
also scored in the next two games against Vassar (9/8) and nationally ranked William Smith
(9/15) … picked up her fourth goal of the season against King’s in the Freedom Conference
opener (9/22) … also scored in the next two overtime victories over Misericordia (9/29) and
Hartwick (10/3) … scored her final goal of the season against Wilkes (10/7).
High School: Graduated from Lebanon High School in Lebanon, New Hampshire … played
four seasons of varsity field hockey for the Raiders … scored 34 goals in her high school
career as a member of the varsity team … won the Sportsmanship Award her senior year and was also named to
the First team All-State squad … was part of the 14-0 Raiders team in 2012 … was a member of the 2012 New
Hampshire Twin State Team with current Valiant teammate Renee LaFosse ... also competed on the GSE field
hockey team that played in Orlando, Florida as part of the Disney tournament.
Career Statistics
Yr.
GP/GS
2012
19/14
Total 19/14
G
7
7
A
0
0
P
14
14
Sh.
19
19
SOG
15
15
GW
0
0
DSv
0
0
Personal: Daughter of April and Jeffrey McGuire … has
two sisters, Katy and Molly … is currently undeclared in
terms of her major at Manhattanville.
#4 TONI MORICONE
D • 5’1” • Sophomore • White Plains, N.Y./White Plains
2012: Made nine appearances for the Valiants during her first season with the team
… saw action for the first time against Stevens (9/1) … also played against nationally
ranked College of New Jersey in the season finale (10/26).
High School: Graduated from White Plains High School in White Plains, New York …
played four seasons of varsity field hockey for the Tigers … was a member of the All League
Team during her senior season and also won a Sportsmanship Award her junior year …
also played four years of varsity softball while in high school … academically was awarded
an Advanced Science Rescearch Award as well as a Community Service Award.
Personal: Daughter of Nina and Lawrence Moricone … has one sister, Gina … plans to major in psychology with
a minor in education at Manhattanville.
Career Statistics
Yr.
GP/GS
2012
9/0
Total
9/0
G
0
0
A
0
0
P
0
0
Sh.
0
0
SOG
0
0
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0
0
DSv
0
0
11
Returning Players - Sophomores / Newcomers
#2 MORGAN PARSONS
MF • 5’6” • Sophomore • Bear, Del./William Penn
2012: Started in 17 of 19 games with the Valiants during her freshman season … made
her first career start against Division II Mercy (9/4) … also picked up her first shot of
the season against the Mavericks … notched her first shot on goal against St. Lawrence
(9/16) … also had multiple shot appearances against Eastern Connecticut (9/19), Eastern
(10/17) and FDU-Florham (10/23).
High School: Graduated from William Penn High School in New Castle, Delaware …
played four seasons of varsity field hockey for the Colonials … was a member of the First
Team All-Conference and Third Team All-State her senior season … was a part of the
conference championship team in 2011 that was a state semi-finalist … also played four
seasons of varsity soccer.
Career Statistics
Yr.
GP/GS
2012
19/17
Total 19/17
G
0
0
A
0
0
P
0
0
Sh.
11
11
SOG
8
8
GW
0
0
DSv
0
0
Personal: Daughter of Wendy and Bob Parsons … has
three siblings, Courtney Grey, Rachael and Shannon
Parsons … plans to major in communications at
Manhattanville.
#1 BREANNA O’NEILL
MF • 5’1” • Sophomore • Hazlet, N.J./Mater Dei Prep
2012: Appeared in 15 games in reserve for Manhattanville during her freshman campaign
… made her collegiate debut against Juniata in the season opener (8/31) … picked up her
first career assist against Eastern Connecticut (9/19) … took her first career shot in the
following contest (9/22).
High School: Graduated from Mater Dei Prep in New Monmouth, New Jersey … played
four seasons of field hockey while with the Seraphs … was a four-year starter and was also
named team Most Valuable Player both her junior and senior seasons … was a co-captain
her junior year and a captain her senior year … also played four years of softball and three
years of basketball while in high school.
Career Statistics
Yr.
GP/GS
2012
15/0
Total 15/0
G
0
0
A
1
1
P
1
1
Sh.
1
1
SOG
0
0
GW
0
0
DSv
0
0
Personal: Daughter of Imelda and Sean O’Neill … has two
siblings, Erin and Ryan … plans to double major in both
marketing and management while minoring in graphic
design at Manhattanville.
#8 MIKAYLA ALLEN
F/M • 5’4” • Freshman • Bow, N.H./Bow
High School: A 2013 graduate of Bow High School in Bow, New Hampshire … has been playing field hockey for eight years … helped the
Falcons become 2011 NHIAA Division 2 State Champions … was honored with the United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award …
a member of the National Honor Society … also a member of the Student Athlete Leadership Council.
Personal: Daughter of Debra and Robert Allen … has a twin brother, Michael and a sister, Katelin Osborne … is currently undecided in terms
of a major at Manhattanville … born December 1, 1994.
#7 SAVANNAH BARA
M • 5’4” • Freshman • Lexington, Mass./Lexington
High School: A 2013 graduate of Lexington High School in Lexington, Massachusetts … played four years of field hockey for the Minutemen
in the Middlesex Conference.
Personal: Daughter of Linda and David Bara … has one brother, Justin … plans on majoring in sport studies at Manhattanville … born March
9, 1995.
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#13 AMANDA CIROCCO
Newcomers
F • 5’5” • Freshman • Totowa, N.J./Passaic Valley
High School: A 2013 graduate of Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls, New Jersey … played four years of field hockey for the Hornets …
was named captain her senior season for Passaic Valley … selected as First Team All-County and All-League in 2011 … named Second Team
All-County and All-League in 2012.
Personal: Daughter of Alex and Fran Cirocco … has one brother, Alexander … is currently undecided in terms of her major at Manhattanville
… born March 26, 1995.
#88 ALLY CYBAK
GK • 5’2” • Freshman • Wilmington, Del./Concord
High School: A 2013 graduate of Concord High School in Wilmington, Delaware … played two years of field hockey for the Raiders … was
named team captain during her senior season … helped her team win the Blue Hen Conference during the 2011 campaign … competed in
two Delaware field hockey state tournaments in 2011 and 2012 … also played soccer, ran track, and swam for the Raiders … a part of the
National Honor Society and was also on Honor Roll at Concord.
Personal: Daughter of Karen and Michael Vanderslice … has five siblings: Jason, Justin, Staci, Melissa, and Michal … plans on majoring in
sport studies at Manhattanville in hopes of becoming a Physical Therapist … born May 23, 1995.
#00 MEGHAN HUGHES
GK • 5’3” • Freshman • Kintnersville, Pa./Palisades
High School: A 2013 graduate of Palisades High School in Kintnersville, Pennsylvania … started four years of varsity field hockey for the
Pirates … named captain during the 2012 season … a 2012 Colonial All-League Team selection … a 2012 Intelligencer All-Intel All-Area Team
selection … helped her high school team make the second round of District Playoffs from 2009-2012 … participated in the Keystone State
games in 2012 … played two years with the Viper Field Hockey Club … won five gold medals in the 2012 season with the Vipers … played
in the NIT Qualifier, Disney Showcase, National Indoor College Showcase, and the National Outdoor College Showcase in 2012-2013 … was
a part of the National Honor Society, National French Honor Society, and Dean Scholar’s Program selection … graduated sixth in her class.
Personal: Daughter of Linda and Tom Hughes … has one brother, Corey … plans on majoring in either international studies or biology with a minor in Spanish at
Manhattanville with hopes of becoming a marine biologist or working for an international charity … born December 5, 1994.
#95 ARIANNA KREUSH
GK • 5’4” • Freshman • Islip Terrace, N.Y./East Islip
High School: A 2013 graduate of East Islip High School in Islip Terrace, New York … played three years of varsity field hockey and lacrosse
for the Redmen … named an All-County field hockey goalie in 2013 … helped the Redmen become Division II Champions from 2009-2012 …
was a member of both the TRI-M and Humanity Honor Societies … also a four year member of Student Council as a Treasurer.
Personal: Daughter of Alison and Henry Kreush … has one sister, Amanda and one brother, Robert … is currently undecided in terms of a
major at Manhattanville … born August 15, 1995.
#5 GINA MORICONE
F• 5’2” • Freshman • White Plains, N.Y./White Plains
High School: A 2013 graduate of White Plains High School in White Plains, New York … played four years of field hockey for the Tigers …
was named to the Section A Conference All-league … received the Sportsmanship Award … was also considered a scholar athlete … played
softball and ran indoor track for the Tigers … received the Science Research Award, Community Service Award, and was on Honor Roll in
high school.
Personal: Daughter of Nina and Larry Moricone … has one sister who plays field hockey for Manhattanville as well, Tori … plans on majoring
in education with a minor in psychology at Manhattanville with hopes of becoming a teacher … born January 12, 1995.
#11 BREGJE SMITS
D • 5’9” • Freshman • Bussum, Netherlands/Willen de Zwigger College
High School: A 2013 graduate of Willem de Zwijger College in Bussum, Noord-Holland … has been playing field hockey for 12 years.
Personal: Daugher of Liesbeth and Maarten Smits … has five siblings: Puck, Jip, Danial, Maartje, and Luuk … plans on majoring in communications
at Manhattanville … born November 15, 1994.
2012 Season in Review
Team & Conference Statistics/Honors
# Name
GP-GS G A Pts Sh Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-ATT DSV
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22 Amanda DeChent
19-19 30 13 73 161 .186 105 .652
7
0-3
0
13 Kayla Meenan
17-15 8 3 19 39 .205
21
.538
1
0-0
0
23 Melissa Goncalves
19-19 4 10 18 28 .143
18
.643
0
0-2
1
7 Lindsey Stebenne
19-9 7 2 16 20 .350
14
.700
1
0-0
0
6 Rylee McGuire
19-14 7 0 14 19 .368
15
.789
0
0-0
0
15 Julia Esposito
19-19 3 2
8
7
.429
7
1.000
0
0-0
5
10 Sharon Konfederak
3-3
3 1
7
9
.333
7
.778
1
0-0
0
5 Rebecca McClintock
10-1 3 1
7
4
.750
4
1.000
0
0-0
0
3 Kirsten Savage
19-8 3 0
6
16 .188
9
.562
1
0-0
0
11 Sydney Asselstine
15-9 0 2
2
3
.000
2
.667
0
0-0
0
9 Sarah Mason
19-19 0 1
1
9
.000
7
.778
0
0-0
0
17 Drew Moore
10-0 0 1
1
2
.000
2
1.000
0
0-0
0
1 Breanna O’Neill
15-0 0 1
1
1
.000
0
.000
0
0-0
0
2 Morgan Parsons
19-17 0 0
0
11 .000
8
.727
0
0-1
0
19 Gloria Fletes
4-0
0 0
0
1
.000
1
1.000
0
0-0
0
25 Meg Wittner
14-0 0 0
0
0
.000
0
.000
0
0-0
0
24 Carly Brunco
19-19 0 0
0
0
.000
0
.000
0
0-0
1
21 Amy Russo
8-0
0 0
0
0
.000
0
.000
0
0-0
0
20 Kateri Fischer
10-0 0 0
0
0
.000
0
.000
0
0-0
0
14 Renee LaFosse
19-19 0 0
0
0
.000
0
.000
0
0-0
13
4 Toni Moricone
9-0
0 0
0
0
.000
0
.000
0
0-0
0
Total...............
19 68 37 173 330 .206 220 .667 11
0-6 20
Opponents...........
19 62 41 165 376 .165 234 .622
8
4-7 13
|--------GOALAVERAGE--------| |----SAVES----| |--RECORD--|
# Name
GP-GS Minutes GA Avg
Saves Pct
W
L T Sho
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------95 Courtney Ponte
7-3
325:15
14 3.87
40
.741
2
1 0
0.0
99 Amy Hilton
16-16 1023:07 48 4.22
129
.729
9
7 0
1.0
Total...............
19 1348:22 62 4.14
185 .749
11 8 0
1
Opponents........... 19 1348:22 68 4.54
161 .703
8 11 0
1
Opponent
Result
vs. Juniata #
L 0-1
at Stevens #
L 3-6
MERCY
W 4-0
vs. Smith &
W 3-1
at Vassar &
W 5-2
at #19 William Smith %
L 3-6
vs. St. Lawrence %
W 3-2 (OT)
at Eastern Connecticut
W 6-1
KING’S (Pa.) *
L 1-5
at Misericordia *
W 4-3 (OT)
HARTWICK
W 3-2 (OT)
WILKES *
W 4-3 (OT)
at Rivier
W 9-2
WESTERN CONNECTICUT W 7-5
at DeSales *
W 2-1
EASTERN *
L 4-8
at Delaware Valley *
L 2-3
at FDU-Florham *
L 4-5
#10 COLLEGE OF NJ
L 1-6
Brittany Moyer
Eastern
Lanie Andrews
FDU-Florham
Calli Berryman
King’s (Pa.)
Amanda DeChent Manhattanville
Kelby Bolton
Eastern
Niki Ikeda
FDU-Florham
Megan Mundy
King’s (Pa.)
Hannah Bartholomew
Eastern
Megan Bolton
Eastern
Marybeth Weimer
FDU-Florham
Megan Withrow
King’s (Pa.)
Second Team All-Conference
Leah Hawthorn
Delaware Valley
Jess Jaindl
Eastern
Kelsey Zook
Delaware Valley
Kelsey Kistle
FDU-Florham
Meghan Wernimont
King’s (Pa.)
Lauren Pawling
Wilkes
Sara Culver
Delaware Valley
Nicolette Pizzo
King’s (Pa.)
Melissa Goncalves Manhattanville
Kaitlyn Bevans
Wilkes
Tess Loughran
FDU-Florham
F
F
F
F
MF
MF
MF
D
D
D
GK
F
F
MF
MF
MF
MF
D
D
D
D
GK
All-Conference Honorable Mention
Kayla Meenan
Rony Jacober
Shannon Graybill
Ashley Ream
Corey VanOrden
Sandra Edwards
Manhattanville
Delaware Valley
Eastern
Wilkes
FDU-Florham
Delaware Valley
F
MF
MF
MF
D
GK
Player of the Year
Amanda DeChent Manhattanville
Rookie of the Year
Megan Bolton
Coach of the Year
2012 Valiant Results
Date
Aug. 31
Sept. 1
Sept. 4
Sept. 7
Sept. 8
Sept. 15
Sept. 16
Sept. 19
Sept. 22
Sept. 29
Oct. 3
Oct. 6
Oct. 7
Oct. 10
Oct. 13
Oct. 17
Oct. 20
Oct. 23
Oct. 26
2012 Freedom Honors
First Team All-Conference
Cheryl Ish
Eastern
King’s (Pa.)
2012 Freedom Conference Final Standings
Team
King’s
Eastern
FDU-Florham
Delaware Valley
Manhattanville
Wilkes
Misericordia
DeSales
Conf.
6-1
6-1
5-2
4-3
3-4
3-4
1-6
0-7
Pct.
.857
.857
.714
.571
.429
.429
.143
.000
GF GA
19
7
36
8
23 21
11 14
21 28
17 19
9
23
6
20
Overall
13-7
16-6
12-11
7-12
11-8
8-9
3-15
4-14
Pct. GF GA
.650 53 33
.727 89 42
.522 50 57
.368 33 44
.579 68 62
.471 36 43
.167 24 53
.222 30 49
2012 Freedom Conference Tournament
Semifinals
#1 King’s (Pa.) 4
#4 Delaware Valley 1
Championship Game
#2 Eastern 7
#1 King’s (Pa.) 2
#2 Eastern 7
#3 FDU-Florham 4
Tournament MVP
Brittany Moyer, Eastern
* - Indicates Freedom Conference Game
# - Stevens Tournament (Hoboken, N.J.)
& - Betty Richey Tournament (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.)
% - William Smith Classic (Geneva, N.Y.)
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Year-by-Year Results
1978 (10-8)
Head Coach: Pat Harnisch
Game-by-Game Results Unknown
9/30 Hartwick
L 1-2
10/1
Westfield State
L 2-3
10/5 Bridgeport
W 2-0
10/7 Vassar
W 4-1
10/15 Oneonta
L 0-1
1979 (10-8-1)
10/18 Southern Connecticut
L 0-3
Head Coach: Pat Harnisch
10/19 Adelphi
W 4-1
Game-by-Game Results Unknown
10/21 Potsdam State
W 2-0
10/22 Union
L 0-1
1980 (12-8)
10/28 vs. Oswego %
L 0-1
Head Coach: Barbara Chesler
W 1-0^
9/13
UNION
W 3-0 10/28 vs. Siena %
L 0-1 (ot)
9/13
WESTERN CONNECTICUT W 5-0 10/29 vs. Potsdam %
9/16
ADELPHI
W 2-1 11/2 Trenton State %
L 0-5
9/19
at Vassar
W 4-0 % NYSAIAW Div. III Championships
9/22
at Hofstra
W 2-1 ^ Game decided in penalty strokes
9/27
at King’s (N.Y.)
W 3-0
9/30
FAIRFIELD STATE
W 1-0
1984 (10-7-2)
10/6
at Bridgeport
L 0-2
10/11 POTSDAM STATE
W 5-2 9/8
WILLIAM PATERSON
W 3-0
10/12 PROVIDENCE
L 2-3 9/11 ONEONTA
L 0-3
10/13 at C.W. Post
L 2-4 9/15
at Westfield State
L 2-0
10/15 SOUTHERN CONN.
W 1-0 (ot) 9/18
at Hofstra
T 0-0 (ot)
10/17 at Hartwick
L 1-3 9/20
at King’s (N.Y.)
W 2-1
10/18 at Oneonta
L 0-1 9/22 DREW
L 3-2 (ot)
10/19 at Syracuse
L 2-3 9/25
at C.W. Post
L 0-4
10/24 vs. Vassar %
W 4-2 9/29
at Hartwick
L 0-2
10/24 vs. King’s (N.Y.) %
L 0-1 9/30 VASSAR
W 4-3
10/25 vs. Union %
W 3-0 10/6 BUFFALO
W 1-0
10/30 KEAN
W 3-0 10.6 FROSTBURG STATE
W 1-0
11/7
vs. Hartwick #
L 1-3 10/7 AMHERST
T 0-0 (ot)
% NYSAIAW Div. III Championships
10/13 MONTCLAIR STATE
W 1-0
# Eastern Collegiate Championships
10/16 TRENTON STATE
L 0-3
10/19 at Union
W 2-0
10/20 at Potsdam State
W 1-3
1981 (6-14)
10/26 vs. William Smith %
W 1-0
L 0-2
9/12
SIENA
W 3-0 10/27 vs. Rochester %
W 2-1
9/12
SUSQUEHANNA
W 2-0 10/28 vs. Hamilton %
9/18
at Adelphi
L 0-1 % NYSAIAW Div. III Championships
9/19
VASSAR
W 6-0
9/22
HOFSTRA
L 1-2^
1985 (1-13)
9/25
at Union
W 2-0
Head Coach: Holly Payne
9/26
at Skidmore
W 4-1 9/11
William Paterson
L 1-2
10/3
at Providence
L 1-4 9/14
Westfield State
L 0-1
10/7
BRIDGEPORT
L 1-2 9/17 King’s (N.Y.)
W 1-0 (ot)
10/9
KING’S (N.Y.)
L 0-1 9/18 Hofstra
L 0-3
10/10 SYRACUSE
L 0-2 9/20 Vassar
L 1-2
10/13 C.W. POST
L 3-5 9/21 Drew
L 0-2
10/16 at Hartwick
L 0-1 (ot) 9/24 Montclair State
L 0-1
L 1-2
10/17 ONEONTA
W 1-0 9/28 Swarthmore
FDU-Madison
L 0-1
10/20 at Southern Connecticut
L 2-4 10/1
L 0-4
10/24 at Potsdam State
L 1-3 10/4 Amherst
L 0-2
10/25 at Saint Lawrence
L 2-4 10/11 Hartwick
L 0-1
10/31 at Hartwick
L 0-2 10/12 Oneonta
L 1-9
10/31 vs. Oneonta
L 1-2 10/17 Trenton
L 1-5
11/3
RHODE ISLAND
L 1-3 10/19 Glassboro
^ Game decided in penalty strokes
1982 (10-12)
WILLIAM PATERSON
W 2-0
MONTCLAIR STATE
L 0-2
at Smith
L 1-2
at Westfield State
L 0-5
HOFSTRA
L 1-3
vs. WVU-Wesleyan
L 1-3
at High Point
W 2-1
vs. Lynchburg
W 1-0
at C.W. Post
L 1-2 (ot)
at Providence
L 1-4
at Bridgeport
W 2-1
at King’s (N.Y.)
L 2-3
ADELPHI
W 4-3 (ot)
HARTWICK
L 1-2
ONEONTA
L 1-3
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUTW 4-1
at Union
W 1-0
vs. Potsdam
W 3-1
vs. Oswego %
W 2-1
vs. Buffalo %
L 0-1
vs. Hamilton %
W 2-1
TRENTON
L 1-2^
% NYSAIAW Div. III Championships
1983 (9-14)
9/8
William Paterson
L
9/10 King’s (N.Y.)
W
9/13 Montclair State
W
9/16 Smith
L
9/17 Drew
L
9/19 Hofstra
W
9/23 Houghton
W
9/24 Buffalo
L
9/25 Rochester
L
9/28 C.W. Post
L
9/6
9/9
9/11
9/19
9/21
9/24
9/26
9/27
9/30
10/2
10/4
10/10
10/12
10/21
10/25
1986 (4-11)
Head Coach: Diane Toth
KEAN
WILLIAM PATERSON
DREW
SIENA
at Westfield State
VASSAR
at Catholic
at Swarthmore
at FDU-Madison
at Glassboro
AMHERST
at Hartwick
ONEONTA
WESTERN CONNECTICUT
at King’s (N.Y.)
L
W
L
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
W
3-4
3-2
0-5
3-2
0-1
1-2
0-2
0-4
0-6
0-8
3-4
2-3
1-6
3-1
2-1
1987 (8-5-1)
9/5 BRYN MAWR
W 4-1
9/10
at Kean
W 4-0
9/18
at Siena
W 3-1
9/21
L 0-2
9/23
at Vassar
W 4-0
9/26 SWARTHMORE
L 1-3
9/27 AMHERST
W 4-3
9/29 FDU-MADISON
T 1-1 (ot)
10/1
at William Paterson
W 2-0
10/6 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT L 0-1
10/8
at Hartwick
L 2-3
10/10 WESTFIELD STATE
W 2-0
10/14 KING’S (N.Y.)
W 4-1
10/21 at Oneonta
L 2-3
1-2
1-0
2-0
2-3
0-2
2-0
1988 (5-9-1)
2-0
Head Coach: Sue Dooley
1-2 9/3 VASSAR
W 4-1
0-1 9/7 KEAN
L 0-2
0-1 9/12
at Rensselaer
L 0-1
9/15
9/18 9/20
9/24
9/27
9/29
10/4
10/8
10/13
10/15
10/19
10/22
SIENA
W 4-2
at Westfield State
L 1-3
CATHOLIC
L 0-1
at FDU-Madison
T 1-1 (ot)
WILLIAM PATERSON L 3-4 (ot)
at Southern Connecticut
L 0-5
ONEONTA
L 1-2
at Wells
W 3-2 (ot)
at King’s (N.Y.)
L 0-2
at Union
L 1-3
HARTWICK
W 1-0
1989 (7-5-3)
Head Coach: Susan Eichner
9/6
at Kean
T 1-1 (ot)
9/8
at Drew
W 1-0
9/9
vs. Mary Washington
W 4-0
9/17
at Siena
L 0-2
9/19
at Southern Connecticut W 3-2
9/23 FDU-MADISON
L 1-2
9/28
at William Paterson
L 0-1
10/5 UNION
W 2-1
10/7 KING’S (N.Y.)
W 3-0
10/11 at Vassar
W 3-1
10/13 WELLS
W 2-0
10/16 WESTERN CONN.
T 0-0 (ot)
10/20 vs. Oneonta
T 0-0 (ot)
10/21 at Hartwick
L 0-2
WESTFIELD STATE
L 1-2
1990 (9-7-1)
Head Coach: Susan Eichner
9/6 KEAN
W 2-1 (ot)
9/8
vs. Glassboro
L 0-2
9/9
vs. Western Connecticut W 1-0
9/12
9/22
at Westfield State
W 3-2
9/24
at FDU-Madison
L 0-1 (ot)
9/27
WILLIAM PATERSON T 1-1 (ot)
9/30
at Skidmore
W 1-0
10/4
at Union
W 2-1 (ot)
10/8
at Trinity (Conn.)
L 0-4
10/10 VASSAR
W 1-0
10/11 SIENA
W 4-3
10/14 at Hamilton
L 1-2
10/16 at Rensselaer
W 2-1
10/18 ONEONTA
L 2-3 (ot)
10/20 HARTWICK
L 1-3
10/24 at William Smith
L 1-3
10/9 10/11
10/16
10/22
10/23 10/26
HAMILTON
at Vassar
at Hartwick
at William Paterson
SKIDMORE
at C.W. Post
L
W
L
L
L
L
1-3
1-0
0-9
0-7
2-5
2-3
1994 (3-10-1)
9/10 IMMACULATA
W 4-1
9/11 SALVE REGINA
L 2-3
9/17 SOUTHERN CONN.
T 1-1 (ot)
9/21 VASSAR
L 2-4
9/28 KING’S (PA.)
L 1-2
10/1 C.W. POST
L 0-5
10/7
at Wheelock
W 4-1
10/8
at Anna Maria
L 0-2
10/12 at Rensselaer
L 0-5
10/15 at Sacred Heart
L 0-3
10/17 at Montclair State
L 0-2
10/19 FDU-MADISON
W 2-1 (ot)
10/22 at Skidmore
L 1-2
10/26 WILLIAM PATERSON
L 1-4
1995 (2-11-1)
9/9
WHEELOCK
L 0-1 (ot)
9/10 IMMACULATA
W 5-0
9/13 SACRED HEART
L 0-9
9/20
at Vassar
L 1-5
9/24
at King’s (Pa.)
L 1-6
9/30
vs. Wilson
W 5-0
10/1
vs. Wells T 1-1 (ot)
10/4
at Southern Connecticut
L 0-6
10/7 OSWEGO
L 1-6
10/11 RENSSELAER
L 0-5
10/14 at FDU-Madison
L 0-4
10/16 at C.W. Post
L 1-2
10/25 at William Paterson
L 0-3
10/28 KEAN
L 0-6
1996 (5-8)
9/7 IMMACULATA
W 2-1
9/8 SALVE REGINA
L 2-3 (ot)
9/11
WILLIAM PATERSON
L 2-3
9/14
at Cabrini
L 2-5
9/15
at Chestnut Hill
W 3-1
9/18
at Rensselaer
L 0-1
9/22
at Skidmore
L 0-3
9/25 VASSAR
W 2-1 (ot)
1991 (3-13)
10/2 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT L 2-6
10/5
vs. Nazareth
W 3-2
9/5 KEAN
L 0-2 10/6
at Wells
W 3-0
9/11
at Western CONNECTICUT W 3-1 10/16 KING’S (PA.)
L 2-3 (ot)
9/14
at Drew
L 1-7 10/17 C.W. POST
L 0-4
9/15
vs. Western Connecticut W 3-2
9/17
at William Paterson
L 0-7
1997 (7-9)
9/24 RENSSELAER
W 2-1
9/28 SKIDMORE
L 1-2 9/6 IMMACULATA
W 1-0
9/30 FDU-MADISON
L 0-1 9/7 SALVE REGINA
W 2-1^
10/1 UNION
L 0-2 9/10
at William Paterson
L 2-6
10/7 TRINITY (CONN.)
L 0-8 9/17 RENSSELAER
L 1-7
10/9
at Vassar
L 0-3 9/20
at Villa Julie
L 1-6
10/12 HAMILTON
L 0-2 9/21
at Delaware Valley
L 0-1
10/18 at Oneonta
L 0-5 9/24
at Vassar
L 1-5
10/19 at Hartwick
L 0-6 9/27 MONMOUTH
L 0-1
10/26 OSWEGO
L 1-2 10/4 SKIDMORE
L 2-4
10/27 at Brockport
L 0-4 10/7
at C.W. Post
L 1-5
10/10 OSWEGO
W 1-0
1992 (3-10-1)
10/15 at King’s (Pa.)
W 4-2
10/16 FDU-MADISON
L 2-5
9/12
at Drew
L 0-7 10/18 SAINT MARY’S
W 3-1
9/13
vs. King’s (Pa.)
L 1-2 10/27 HERKIMER CC
W 3-2
9/15
WILLIAM PATERSON
L 0-4 10/29 KEAN
W 2-0
9/17 HOFSTRA
W 3-2 ^ Game decided in penalty strokes
9/19
at Trinity (Conn.)
L 3-8
9/29 FDU-MADISON
L 2-3
1998 (11-7)
10/3
at Union
L 1-3
10/7 VASSAR
W 2-0 9/5
WHEELOCK
W 6-0
10/10 at Hamilton
L 0-3 9/6 SALVE REGINA
W 1-0
10/11 at Siena
T 4-4 (ot) 9/9
WILLIAM PATERSON
L 0-2
W 2-1
10/15 at Southern Connecticut
L 0-7 9/12 KING’S (PA.)
at Delaware Valley
W 3-0
10/17 HARTWICK
L 0-3 9/16
W 5-0
10/21 C.W. POST
L 1-4 9/19
L 2-4
10/22 MONTCLAIR STATE
W 5-0 9/23 VASSAR
9/26 GENESEO
L 1-2 (ot)
1993 (3-10)
9/28 FDU-MADISON
W 4-3
9/30 ELMS
W 6-1
9/11
vs. Montclair State
L 0-4 10/3
at Wells
W 2-0
9/12
vs. Misericordia
L 0-2 10/4
at Nazareth
L 1-3
9/15 SACRED HEART
W 3-0 10/10 at Skidmore
L 0-12
9/25 ONEONTA
L 0-8 10/11 WESTERN NEW ENGLAND W 3-0
9/29
at King’s (Pa.)
L 2-3 10/14 C.W. POST
W 2-1
10/2 UNION
L 0-6 10/17 SAINT MARY’S
W 4-2
10/5 RENSSELAER
W 2-1 10/18 at Cabrini
L 2-3
Year-by-Year Results
W 3-2 (ot)
L 0-1 (ot) 10/11 FDU-FLORHAM *
10/15 NEW PALTZ
W 7-2
10/18 WESTERN NEW ENGLAND W 4-1
1999 (5-11)
10/21 DREW *
W 4-3
W 2-0
9/4 FRAMINGHAM
W 3-0 10/24 KING’S (PA.) *
L 1-2
9/5 NEW ENGLAND
L 0-2 10/26 ELMIRA
W 1-0
9/8 C.W. POST
L 2-3 10/27 at William Paterson
at Oneonta
L 1-4
9/12
at King’s (Pa.)
L 1-7 11/1
L 2-3
9/13
at FDU-Madison
L 0-1 11/5 KING’S (PA.) #
9/18 SAINT MARY’S
L 0-1 * Freedom Conference match
9/22
at Vassar
L 1-2 # Freedom Conference Tournament
9/24
at Wheelock
L 0-1
9/25
at Salve Regina
L 1-2 (ot)
2004 (15-6)
Head Coach: Kate Chapman
9/29
at Elms
W 6-0
WILLIAM PATERSON
W 2-1
10/2
WELLS
W 4-0 9/1
at Kean
W 3-1
10/3 OSWEGO
W 1-0 (ot) 9/4
W 5-3
10/9
WESTERN CONN.
L 1-2 (ot) 9/11 ONEONTA
at William Smith
L 1-3
10/13 at William Paterson
L 1-6 9/18
vs. Saint Lawrence
L 3-4
10/15 HOUGHTON
L 1-4 9/19
at #15 Montclair State
W 2-1
10/23 KEAN
W 3-2 (ot) 9/22
9/25
W 5-2
9/29
at Wilkes *
W 4-3
2000 (3-14)
10/2 RICHARD STOCKTON
W 6-1
Head Coach: Chapel Love
W 7-1
9/1 FRAMINGHAM
W 3-1 10/9 FDU-FLORHAM *
W 3-1
9/4 SALVE REGINA
L 0-4 10/10 at Elmira
L 1-4
9/6
WILLIAM PATERSON
L 0-7 10/14 at Drew *
W 1-0^
9/9 KING’S (PA.)
L 3-4 (ot) 10/16 KING’S (PA.) *
W 2-0
9/13
L 1-3 10/17 BROCKPORT
W 1-0 (ot)
9/17
at Saint Mary’s
L 1-2 (ot) 10/20 at Western N.E.
9/20 FDU-MADISON
L 0-7 10/25 STEVENS
W 9-0
9/23
at Western New England L 0-3 10/27 VASSAR
W 2-1
9/26 ELMS
W 3-0 10/30 at Scranton *
L 3-4
9/30
at Elmira
L 2-3 (ot) 11/3
at Scranton #
L 2-3
10/1
WELLS
W 2-0 11/10 #15 MONTCLAIR ST. % W 2-1
10/4
at New Paltz
L 3-4 (ot) 11/13 vs. #13 Lebanon Valley % L 1-2
10/8 NAZARETH
10/10 VASSAR
L 1-3 ^ Game decided in penalty strokes
10/14 ONEONTA
L 1-3 # Freedom Conference Tournament
10/18 at C.W. Post
L 0-3 % ECAC Mid-Atlantic Tournament
10/21 at Kean
L 1-4
2005 (13-10)
2001 (3-12)
9/1
at William Paterson
L 0-1
9/1 SALVE REGINA
L 1-3 9/3
at SUNY Brockport
W 1-0
9/2 FDU-FLORHAM
W 1-0 9/6
at #4 TCNJ
L 0-6
9/5
at William Paterson
L 1-4 9/8 NEW ENGLAND
W 3-1
9/6
WESTERN NEW ENGLAND L 1-2 9/10
at Oneonta
L 1-2
9/8
at Nazareth
L 1-6 9/14
at Stevens
W 4-0
9/18
at King’s (Pa.)
L 1-6 9/14
WILKES *
W 3-2
9/26 C.W. POST
L 1-2 9/18 #12 MONTCLAIR ST. L 2-3 (ot)
9/30 OSWEGO
L 1-5 9/24
at #20 King’s (Pa.) * L 1-2 (ot)
10/1
at FDU-Florham
L 0-1 (ot) 9/28
at Richard Stockton
L 1-3
W 1-0
10/3 NEW PALTZ
W 3-2 (ot) 10/1 #16 KEAN
L 0-2
10/7
WELLS
W 5-4 (ot) 10/5 SCRANTON *
W 5-0
10/10 at Vassar
L 0-4 10/8 DELAWARE VALLEY *
10/14 ELMIRA
L 2-4 10/10 WESTERN NEW ENGLAND L 0-1
W 4-0
10/18 at Oneonta
L 1-3 10/20 DREW *
L 1-2 (ot)
10/24 KEAN
L 2-3 10/22 at #4 Rowan
10/24 at FDU-Florham *
W 3-2
2002 (14-7)
10/27 at Vassar
W 2-0
10/29 at DeSales *
W 2-1
8/31 NEW PALTZ
W 10-0 10/31 RAMAPO
W 4-1
9/1 SALVE REGINA
W 3-2 11/2
at Scranton #
W 2-1 (ot)
9/5
WILLIAM PATERSON
L 1-4 11/5
at #20 King’s (Pa.) # W 2-1 (2ot)
9/7
vs. Franklin & Marshall
L 0-1 11/9
at #10 Middlebury $
L 1-5
9/8
vs. Cabrini
W 3-1 * Freedom Conference match
9/11 EASTERN CONNECTICUT W 4-0 # Freedom Conference Tournament
9/14 NAZARETH
W 2-0 $ NCAA Tournament
9/18
at Kean
W 3-2
9/21
at William Smith
L 0-3
2006 (3-16)
9/22
vs. Saint Lawrence
L 2-5
10/5
at Elmira
W 5-2 9/2 RICHARD STOCKTON
L 1-2
10/6
at Wells
W 7-0 9/6
at New England
L 2-3
10/9
at Western New England W 2-1 9/9 ONEONTA
L 2-3
10/19 VASSAR
L 0-2 9/13
at Ramapo
L 1-3
10/23 KING’S (PA.)
W 2-1 9/16
at Wilkes *
L 1-5
10/27 at C.W. Post
L 1-2 9/19
at Western N.E.
L 2-3 (ot)
10/31 FDU-FLORHAM
W 3-0 9/23 #20 KING’S (PA.) *
L 0-4
11/2 ONEONTA
W 4-3 9/27
at Scranton *
L 0-4
11/7 NEW PALTZ %
W 6-0 9/30 #3 TCNJ
L 1-8
11/9 ELMIRA %
W 3-2 (ot) 10/4 STEVENS
L 1-2
L 3-5
11/10 ITHACA %
L 2-3 10/7
10/10 VASSAR
L 2-4
% NYSWCAA Tournament
10/12 WILLIAM PATERSON
L 0-3
10/14 DESALES *
W 3-2
2003 (11-8)
10/17 NEW PALTZ
W 4-2
Head Coach: Heather-Lyn Mennis
L 3-4 (ot)
9/6
vs. Franklin & Marshall
L 1-2 10/19 at Drew *
9/7
vs. Cabrini
L 0-2 10/21 at Kean
L 1-4
9/10
W 1-0 10/24 FDU-FLORHAM *
L 0-1
9/20
at William Smith
L 0-5 10/28 BROCKPORT
W 6-4
9/21
vs. Saint Lawrence
9/24 KEAN
L 1-2
10/27 DELAWARE VALLEY *
W 3-0
2007 (9-10)
10/1
WILKES *
W 3-0
Head Coach: Danielle Lacroix
10/4
at Richard Stockton
W 1-0 (ot) 8/31
at Richard Stockton
W 2-1
at William Paterson
L 0-2
10/8 SCRANTON *
W 3-0 9/2
10/24 at Kean
16 9/5 9/9
9/11 9/12 9/15 9/18
9/22 9/29
10/3
10/6
10/10
10/11 10/13
10/17 10/20 10/21
10/28
NEW ENGLAND
W 2-1 (ot)
at Oneonta
L 0-2
EASTERN CONNECTICUT W 4-2
RAMAPO
W 2-1
SCRANTON
W 2-1
WESTERN N.E.
W 1-0 (ot)
ARCADIA *
W 4-0
at #3 TCNJ
L 0-7
at Stevens
L 0-4
at Wilkes *
L 1-3
at New Paltz
W 1-0
FDU-FLORHAM *
L 2-3
L 0-1
KEAN
L 1-2 (ot)
KING’S (PA.) *
L 1-2 (ot)
WELLS
W 10-0
at DeSales *
L 0-5
* Freedom Conference match
2008 (6-12)
Head Coach: Kevin Kelly
8/30 RICHARD STOCKTON
W 3-2
9/3
at New England
L 0-2
9/13 #2 TCNJ
L 0-6
9/17 STEVENS
L 0-1
9/19
at Kean
L 1-2 (ot)
9/24
at Adelphi
W 2-1
9/27
at Misericordia *
W 2-1
9/28 ONEONTA
W 2-1
10/3
WILLIAM PATERSON L 1-2 (ot)
10/8 NEW PALTZ
W 2-0
10/11 at King’s (Pa.) *
L 2-7
10/14 WILKES *
L 1-2
10/16 at Ramapo
L 1-3
10/18 at Alvernia *
L 1-4
10/22 DESALES *
L 2-3
10/25 EASTERN *
L 0-4
10/29 at FDU-Florham *
L 1-4
11/1 DELAWARE VALLEY *
W 2-1
9/7
9/11
9/12
9/18
9/19
9/21
9/25
9/29
10/2
10/6
10/9
10/10
10/13
10/16
10/20
10/23
10/26
10/29
#17 TCNJ
L 0-4
at Vassar
L 1-3
vs. Elms
W 8-0
at #19 William Smith
L 2-5
vs. St. Lawrence
W 4-3
ELMIRA
W 4-0
at Misericordia *
L 0-5
at Western New England L 0-2
#9 EASTERN *
L 1-3
RICHARD STOCKTON
W 4-1
WILKES *
W 8-0
at Stevenson
W 4-2
L 1-2
at DeSales *
W 4-3 (ot)
KING’S (PA.) *
L 1-4
at FDU-Florham *
L 0-4
MERCY
W 7-0
9/1
9/9
9/10
9/17
9/18
9/21
9/24
9/28
10/1
10/4
10/8
10/9
10/12
10/15
10/20
10/22
10/25
10/27
11/2
2011 (11-8)
vs. Mercy
vs. Bay Path
at Vassar
vs. St. Lawrence
EASTERN CONNECTICUT
DELAWARE VALLEY *
WESTERN N.E.
at King’s (Pa.) *
at Richard Stockton
MISERICORDIA *
STEVENSON
at Eastern *
DESALES *
at Wilkes *
FDU-FLORHAM *
at #4 TCNJ
at FDU-Florham #
8/31
9/1
9/4
9/7
9/8
9/15
9/16
9/19
9/22
9/29
10/3
10/6
10/7
10/10
10/13
10/17
10/20
10/23
10/26
2012 (11-8)
vs. Juniata
L 0-1
at Stevens
L 3-6
MERCY
W 4-0
vs. Smith
W 3-1
at Vassar
W 5-2
L 3-6
vs. St. Lawrence
W 3-2 (ot)
W 6-1
KING’S (PA.) *
L 1-5
at Misericordia *
W 4-3 (ot)
HARTWICK
W 3-2 (ot)
WILKES *
W 4-3 (ot)
at Rivier
W 9-2
at DeSales *
W 2-1
EASTERN *
L 4-8
L 2-3
at FDU-Florham *
L 4-5
#10 TCNJ
L 1-6
9/2
9/5
9/10
9/12
9/12
9/16
9/19
9/23
9/25
9/28
10/3
10/4
10/10
10/16
10/21
10/24
10/27
10/31
2009 (7-11)
KEYSTONE
W 6-3
at New Paltz
L 1-2
at #5 TCNJ
L 0-4
vs. MIT
L 2-3
vs. Elms
W 8-0
KEAN
L 0-4
RAMAPO
W 5-4 (ot)
MORRISVILLE STATE
W 1-0
MISERICORDIA *
L 2-4
at Richard Stockton
W 2-0
DELAWARE VALLEY *
L 0-2
at Swarthmore
L 2-3
at Eastern *
L 1-7
HENDRIX
W 2-1 (ot)
DESALES *
W 3-1
at King’s (Pa.) *
L 1-7
FDU-FLORHAM *
L 2-3^
at Wilkes *
L 3-6
9/1
2010 (9-10)
NEW PALTZ
# Freedom Conference Tournament
W
W
W
L
W
W
W
W
W
L
L
W
L
L
W
W
L
L
L
4-0
9-1
4-1
0-5
2-1
4-1
4-2
4-1
3-2
4-7
1-2
5-2
0-2
1-4
3-0
4-3
1-4
1-7
0-5
The 2005 Valiant field hockey team won the school’s first-ever
Freedom Conference Tournament championship and earned the
program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance with a thrilling
2-1 double-overtime win over top-seeded King’s (Pa.) College on
November 5, 2005.
Career Records
POINTS
1. Amanda DeChent
2. Kayla Meenan
3. Kristen Coffey
4. Alissa Tyghter
5. Jen Ascencio
6. Melissa Putnam
7. Cheryl Zicko
8. Dionne Jones
Ali Van Horn
10. Danielle Lacroix
2011-12
2009-12
2000-03
2003-06
2007-10
1994-97
1986-89
2002-05
2002-05
2002-05
GOALS
109
100
98
91
75
73
72
68
68
67
1. Amanda DeChent
2. Kayla Meenan
3. Alissa Tyghter
4. Cheryl Zicko
Kristen Coffey
6. Debbie Green
7. Melissa Putnam
8. Carolyn Jones-Pollack
Jen Ascencio
10. Dionne Jones
12
10
9
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
6
6
1.
2.
3.
5.
7.
8.
10.
83
83
83
82
82
81
78
76
73
73
73
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
GW GOALS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
8.
Amanda DeChent
Dionne Jones
Sue Brauer
Cheryl Zicko
Melissa Putnam
Alissa Tyghter
Jen Ascencio
Nancy Sadlier
Kristin Cucinell
Danielle Lacroix
Ali Van Horn
Abbe Grimes
Bess Graham
Danielle Lacroix
Ali Van Horn
Jessie Grasso
Alissa Tyghter
Dionne Jones
Devon Prigitano
April Yeomans
Maura Bruen
Jen Ascencio
Kayla Meenan
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Abby Washburn
Bess Graham
April Yeomans
Lauren Gagnon
Renee Gillette
Missy Kavanaugh
Jodi Garceau
Sheila Donahue
Patricia Hogeland
Amy Hilton
1981-84
2002-05
2002-05
2002-05
2003-06
2002-05
2002-05
2001-04
2006-09
2007-10
2009-12
Karen Richardson
Jessie Grasso
Jill King
Lauren Rutledge
Allison Rogers
Renee LaFosse
Abby Person
Sheila Markham
Sheila Falvey
Brynn Cox
1981-84
2002-05
1981-84
2009-10
2005-08
2012
1982-85
1980-83
1983-85
2000-01
Danielle Lacroix
Kristen Coffey
Jessie Grasso
Amanda DeChent
Kayla Meenan
Alissa Tyghter
Jen Ascencio
Sheila Markham
Nancy Sadlier
Ali Van Horn
2002-05
2000-03
2002-05
2011-12
2009-12
2003-06
2007-10
1980-83
1981-84
2002-05
35
32
32
23
22
21
21
20
20
20
20
16
14
14
13
13
11
10
10
9
GOALIE WINS
GOALIE MINS.
Bess Graham
April Yeomans
Lauren Gagnon
Renee Gillette
Abby Washburn
Missy Kavanaugh
Amy Hilton
Jodi Garceau
Diana Newell
Melissa Grant
1981-84
2001-04
2005-08
1996-98
1991-94
1987-89
2010-12
1990-91
1980
2010
5810:00
5363:18
5266:24
3312:21
3301:48
2825:00
2494:33
2140:00
1400:00
1218:29
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
9.
10.
1.
2.
3.
4.
6.
7.
Bess Graham
April Yeomans
Missy Kavanaugh
Renee Gillette
Lauren Gagnon
Diana Newell
Abby Washburn
Nicole Hunt
Kathee Casey
Amy Hilton
1981-84
2001-04
1987-89
1996-98
2005-08
1980
1991-94
1999
1977-79
2010-12
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Diana Newell
Missy Kavanaugh
Bess Graham
Jodi Garceau
Nicole Hunt
April Yeomans
Lauren Gagnon
Renee Gillette
Melissa Grant
Amy Hilton
1980
1987-89
1981-84
1990-91
1999
2001-04
2005-08
1996-98
2010
2010-12
April Yeomans
Bess Graham
Lauren Gagnon
Renee Gillette
Amy Hilton
Missy Kavanaugh
Diana Newell
Jodi Garceau
Kathee Casey
Abby Washburn
2001-04
1981-84
2005-08
1996-98
2010-12
1987-89
1980
1990-91
1977-79
1991-94
43
35
31
23
22
18
12
12
11
9
SAVE PCT.
SHUTOUTS
790
760
741
686
534
434
270
262
236
227
21
15
12
10
10
8
4
4
4
4
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Diana Newell
Missy Kavanaugh
Nicole Hunt
Bess Graham
Abby Washburn
April Yeomans
Jodi Garceau
Patricia Hogeland
Renee Gillette
Lauren Gagnon
1980
1987-89
1990
1981-84
1991-94
2001-04
1990-91
1986
1996-98
2005-08
.903
.879
.866
.848
.831
.829
.826
.822
.818
.800
All-Time Coaching Records
GA AVG.
April Yeomans
1.
2.
4.
5.
6.
8.
Amanda DeChent
SAVES
1991-94
1981-84
2001-04
2005-08
1996-98
1987-89
1990-91
1985
1986
2010-12
43
39
35
33
33
32
31
27
27
26
DEFENSIVE SAVES
2011-12
2002-05
1982-83
1986-89
1994-97
2003-06
2007-10
1981-84
1996-99
2002-05
2002-05
2005-06, 2008
GAMES PLAYED
1.
4.
6.
7.
8.
9.
ASSISTS
2011-12
2009-12
2003-06
1986-89
2000-03
1976-78
1994-97
1998-01
2007-10
2002-05
1.20
1.44
1.66
1.86
2.00
2.01
2.29
2.41
2.53
2.75
Note: Save Percentage and Goals Against Average
have a minimum of 1,000 career minutes.
Coach
Years
Record
Diane Toth
1986-87, 91-9954-105-4
Barbara Chesler
1980-84
47-55-2
Kevin Kelly
2008-12
44-49-0
Kate Chapman
2004-06
31-32-0
Pat Harnisch
1978-79
20-16-1
Chapel Love
2000-02
20-33-0
Susan Eichner
1989-90
16-12-4
Heather-Lyn Mennis 2003
11-8-0
Danielle Lacroix
2007
9-10-0
Sue Dooley
1988
5-9-1
Holly Payne
1985
1-13-0
All-Time Record 1978-pres. 258-342-12
POINTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8.
10.
Amanda DeChent
Kristen Coffey
Amanda DeChent
Kayla Meenan
Cootje Barendsen
Robyn Mather
Kim O’Callaghan
Ali Van Horn
Alissa Tyghter
Cheryl Zicko
GOALS
2012
2002
2011
2010
1980
1980
1982
2002
2004
1989
73
49
36
33
32
31
31
30
30
29
1.
2.
3.
4.
8.
Amanda DeChent
Kristen Coffey
Cheryl Zicko
Robyn Mather
Ali Van Horn
Alissa Tyghter
Amanda DeChent
Esther Cleaves
Cootje Barendsen
Kim O’Callaghan
Kelsey Verrillo
Single-Season Records
ASSISTS
2012
2002
1989
1980
2002
2004
2011
1978
1980
1982
2004
30
18
14
13
13
13
13
12
12
12
12
GW GOALS
1.
2.
5.
9.
Amanda DeChent
Sue Brauer
Nancy Sadlier
Amanda DeChent
Robyn Mather
Sue Brauer
Cheryl Zicko
Beth Jaykus
15 Players Tied
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Lauren Gagnon
Bess Graham
Bess Graham
April Yeomans
April Yeomans
April Yeomans
Diana Newell
Lauren Gagnon
Lauren Gagnon
Bess Graham
Amy Hilton
318
262
236
230
228
224
223
218
216
213
1.
3.
5.
6.
10.
Diana Newell
Bess Graham
Bess Graham
April Yeomans
Missy Kavanaugh
Bess Graham
Renee Gillette
April Yeomans
Lauren Gagnon
Three Players Tied
1.
2.
4.
7.
Danielle Lacroix
Kristen Coffey
Amanda DeChent
Sheila Markham
Jessie Grasso
Kayla Meenan
Heather Miller
Kristen Coffey
Amanda DeChent
Melissa Goncalves
2004
2002
2012
1982
2003
2010
1998
2003
2011
2012
17
13
13
11
11
11
10
10
10
10
DEFENSIVE SAVES
2012
1983
1984
2011
1980
1982
1989
1990
---
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
1.
2.
4.
5.
7.
8.
Karen Richardson
Lauren Rutledge
Renee LaFosse
Sheila Markham
Jill King
Brynn Cox
Jessica Rickershauser
Angela Sartori
Jessie Grasso
Jessie Grasso
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
8.
April Yeomans
April Yeomans
Lauren Gagnon
Diana Newell
Renee Gillette
April Yeomans
Amy Hilton
Kathee Casey
Bess Graham
Bess Graham
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Missy Kavanaugh
Diana Newell
Bess Graham
Bess Graham
Jodi Garceau
Missy Kavanaugh
Lauren Gagnon
April Yeomans
April Yeomans
April Yeomans
1983
2009
2012
1983
1983
2001
2002
1989
2003
2005
15
13
13
10
9
9
8
7
7
7
Danielle Lacroix
GOALIE MINS.
GAMES PLAYED
1.
Sue Brauer
Sheila Falvey
Elizabeth Graham
Diana Louis
Abby Person
Karen Richardson
Nancy Sadlier
Michelle Campanaro
Lauren Gagnon
Jessie Grasso
Danielle Lacroix
Alissa Tyghter
Ali Van Horn
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Abby Washburn
Sheila Donahue
Patricia Hogeland
Renee Gillette
Bess Graham
Diana Newell
Abby Washburn
Bess Graham
Lauren Gagnon
Nicole Hunt
1983
1983
1983
1983
1983
1983
1983
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
1983
1982
2002
2003
2004
1980
2007
2006
1984
2011
GOALIE WINS
1654:29
1630:00
1540:00
1498:13
1473:00
1453:45
1400:00
1389:39
1353:17
1330:00
1330:00
1993
1985
1986
1997
1983
1980
1992
1984
2006
1999
Abby
Washburn
1980
1984
1983
2003
1989
1981
1998
2002
2005
---
8
8
7
7
6
5
5
5
5
4
SAVE PCT.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Missy Kavanaugh
Diana Newell
Bess Graham
Sheila Donahue
Missy Kavanaugh
Bess Graham
Nicole Hunt
Abby Washburn
Missy Kavanaugh
April Yeomans
1989
1980
1984
1985
1987
1983
1999
1993
1988
2002
1989
1980
1984
1983
1990
1987
2005
2002
2004
2003
0.92
1.20
1.32
1.37
1.40
1.46
1.52
1.66
1.73
1.74
Team Single-Season Records
.906
.903
.897
.882
.879
.877
.866
.862
.856
.855
Note: Save Percentage and Goals Against Average
have a minimum of 600 minutes.
18 15
14
13
12
11
11
11
10
10
10
GA AVG.
SHUTOUTS
SAVES
2004
2002
2005
1980
1998
2003
2011
1978
1982
1984
Goals:
68
Assists:
44
Points:
174
Shots:
493
Defensive Saves: 43
Wins:
15
Losses:
16
Ties:
3
GA Average:
0.92
Shutouts:
8
Saves:
318
Save Pct.:
.906
Abby
Washburn
Games:
23
2012
2004
2004
1980
1983
2004
2006
1989
1989
1980, 1984
1993
1989
1983, 2005
Single-Game Records
POINTS
1.
5.
6.
Cheryl Zicko
Kristen Coffey
Alissa Tyghter
Amanda DeChent
Amanda DeChent
Josie Pezzola
Kristen Coffey
Ali Van Horn
Alissa Tyghter
Kirsten Spelman
Kayla Meenan
Alyssa Coughlan
Amanda DeChent
Alyssa Tourdot
Lindsey Stebenne
vs. Mary Washington
vs. New Paltz
vs. New Paltz
vs. Wilkes
at Rivier
vs. Framingham State
Three Times
vs. New Paltz
vs. Stevens
vs. Brockport
Three Times
vs. Ramapo
Four Times
at Wilkes
at Rivier
September 9, 1989
October 15, 2003
October 17, 2006
October 6, 2012
October 7, 2012
September 1, 2000
---
August 31, 2002
October 25, 2004
October 28, 2006
---
September 19, 2009
---
October 22, 2011
October 7, 2012
8
8
8
8
7
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
September 9, 1989
October 17, 2006
October 6, 2012
October 11, 1980
October 6, 1983
---
September 30, 1995
September 1, 2000
---
August 31, 2002
October 25, 2004
October 28, 2006
September 2, 2009
September 19, 2009
---
October 22, 2011
October 7, 2012
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
October 7, 2012
October 9, 2010
October 5, 1996
September 5, 1998
September 28, 1998
October 5, 2002
October 2, 2004
October 9, 2004
October 31, 2005
October 21, 2007
September 12, 2010
5
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
October 19, 1994
October 17, 1985
October 3, 1992
September 21, 1997
September 25, 1999
September 27, 1986
September 21, 1994
October 25, 1995
October 4, 1985
September 22, 1999
46
41
33
32
30
28
28
28
27
27
GOALS
1.
4.
Cheryl Zicko
Alissa Tyghter
Amanda DeChent
Cootje Barendsen
Sue Brauer
Cheryl Zicko
Melissa Putnam
Josie Pezzola
Kristen Coffey
Ali Van Horn
Alissa Tyghter
Kirsten Spelman
Kayla Meenan
Alyssa Coughlan
Amanda DeChent
Alyssa Tourdot
Lindsey Stebenne
vs. Mary Washington
vs. New Paltz
vs. Wilkes
vs. Potsdam State
at Vassar
Two Times
at Wilson
vs. Framingham State
Two Times
vs. New Paltz
vs. Stevens
vs. Brockport
vs. Keystone
vs. Ramapo
Three Times
at Wilkes
at Rivier
ASSISTS
1.
2.
3.
Amanda DeChent
Kayla Meenan
Chandra Taylor
Amy Dolan
Amy Dolan
Kristen Coffey
Jessie Grasso
Danielle Lacroix
Ali Van Horn
Heather Allen
Kayla Meenan
at Rivier
vs. Wilkes
at Nazareth
vs. Wheelock
vs. FDU-Madison
at Elmira
vs. Richard Stockton
vs. FDU-Florham
vs. Ramapo
vs. Wells
vs. Elms
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
9.
Abby Washburn
Sheila Donahue
Abby Washburn
Renee Gillette
Nicole Hunt
Patty Hoagland
Abby Washburn
Chandra Taylor
Sheila Donahue
Nicole Hunt
vs. FDU-Madison
vs. Trenton
at Union
at Delaware Valley
at Salve Regina
at Swarthmore
vs. Vassar
at William Paterson
vs. Amherst
at Vassar
SAVES
Alexander, Katie
Alfin, Susan
Allen, Heather
Ascencio, Jen
Asselstine, Sydney
Assing, Jill
Barendsen, Cootje
Barry, Melissa
Baviello, Lauren
Bell, Audrey
Berardo, Sami
Bermejo, Mabel
Berrios, Lawryn
Betsill, Kirstin
Biatti, Kirsten
Blaisdell, Nanci
Bokeamper, Bettina
Bonti, Cailley
Brauer, Sue
Braugtigan
Bright, Daryl
Bruen, Maura
Brunco, Carly
Burgess, Glenn
Burns, Mimi
Cahill, Barbara
Callagan, Marie
Cambo, Mary
Caminiti, Meagan
Campanaro, Michelle
Canale, Mariana
Carfero, Dana
Carig, Karen
Casey, Kathee
Castelhano, Sara
Castoldi, Lisa
Chan, Joyce
Chiudina, Christine
Chojnacki, Elizabeth
Cholminski, Casey
Cirino, Kristin
Cleaves, Esther
Coffey, Kristen
Cohen, Rebecca
Condon, Nancy
Coughlan, Alyssa
Cox, Brynn
Cucinell, Kristin
Cuoco, Nicole
D’Aprile, Lisa
Dalao, Stacy
Daly, Eileen
DeChent, Amanda
DeMarco, Ashley
Desetto, Kim
Devlin, Susan
Dolan, Amy
Donahue, Deirdre
Donahue, Sheila
Downey, Hilare
Downing, Robyn
Driesse, Anne
DuBois, Danielle
Dunn, Maura
Dyer, Nancy
Eatz, Stephanie
Ebel, Malei
Emborsky, Mary
Esposito, Julia
Ettl, Danielle
Falvey, Sheila
Fecteau, Denyse
Fecteau, Natalie
Feigenbaum, Sarah
Fetchko, Carolyn
Field, Sally
Fischer, Kateri
Fitch, Kim
20 2000
1978
2004, 2006-07
2007-10
2011-12
1980
1980
2009
2006
2004-06
2007
1994
2002
2007-09
1983
1984-87
1990-91
2010
1982-83
1988
1985
2006-09
2011-12
1983
1977-78
1985-86
1980
1985-88
2003
2003-06
1991-92
1989
1981-84
1977-79
1999
1992
1997-99
1993
2000-01
2004-06
1985-86
1978
2000-03
1993-96
1977
2008-11
2000-01
1996-99
2001
2005
1997-00
1994-96
2011-12
2008
2002-05
1978-80
1995-98
1977
1984-87
1982-85
2011
1977-80
2004-06
1992
1977-78, 1980
2004-05
1991-92
1991-94
2010-12
1990-93
1983-85
1993-94
2008
1977
1981
2005
2011-12
1980
Flanagan, Margaret
1992-93
Fletes, Gloria
2012
Fragano, Lisa
1987, 1989-90
Franco, Amanda
1995-96
Frank, Barbara
1985
Fusz, Courtney
2000, 2002
Gagnon, Danielle
1990, 1992-93
Gagnon, Lauren
2005-08
Gallagher, Kelly
1986
Gamble, Sarah
1999
Garceau, Jodi
1990-91
Gazzo, Joanna
1995
Gerard, Kristen
1993-94
Gillette, Renee
1996-98
Gilroy, Meghan
2004
Goncalves, Melissa
2009-12
Graham, Elizabeth
1981-84
Grant, Melissa
2010
Grasso, Jessie
2002-05
Green, Debbie
1976-78
Green, Ellen
1979
Greene, Megan
2010-11
Greiner, Caitlin
2007-08
Grimes, Abbe
2005-06, 2008
Groot, Ingrid
1980
Guichard, Kristy
2007-08
Gushue, Bernadette
1979-82
Hand, Karen
1977, 1979
Hand, Katie
2002-05
Hanson, Ashley
1993
Harnisher, Lori
1993
Harris, Leslie
1982
Harris, Lori
2000
Hart, Patricia
1993
Helm, Lauren
1998
Henderson, Sara
1977
Hennigan, Diane
1984-85
Herzog, Mary Beth
1977
Hilton, Amy
2010-12
Hogeland, Patricia
1986
Holmes, Sherry
1986
Hopkins, Amanda
2001-02
Horgan, Cindy
1977
Housser, Callie
2007
Hoyer, Harriet
2004
Hudson, Kathleen
1985-86
Hughes, Bridget
1995-97
Hunt, Nicole
1999
Iwanow, Amy
2001
Izzo, Kathy
1978-79
Jaykus, Elizabeth
1988-90
Jefferson, Lorraine
1990-93
Jerome, Ashley
2002-03
Jones, Dionne
2002-05
Jones-Mohammed, April
2005
Jones-Pollack, Carolyn
1998-01
Juergens, Lore
1977
Kavanaugh, Melissa
1987-89
Kearns, Brenda
1978-81
Kelleher, Katherine
1980
Keller, Sue
1986
Keneally, Christina
1995-97
Kennaugh, Jessica
2003
King, Ellen
1979-81
King, Jill
1981-84
Klein, Chelsea
2010-11
Konfederak, Sharon
2012
Koski, Kristen
1990-91
Krieger, Sarah
1978
Lacroix, Danielle
2002-05
LaFosse, Renee
2012
LaRuffa, Cory
1988-89, 1991
Lawson, Breanna
2001
Lewis, Abbie
1985-86, 1989-90
Lewis, Carol
1980-83
Little, Debbie
1997-00
Lombardo, Dorothy
1993
Losasso, Shelly
2001
All-Time Roster
Louis, Diana
1981-84
Macedo, Colleen
2008-11
Madden, Kimberly
1990-93
Malikian, Ashley
2006
Markham, Sheila
1980-83
Marino, Danielle
2000
Martin, Lindy
1981-82
Martin, Mindy
2005-06
Mason, Sarah
2009-12
Masselli, Sheila
1987-90
Mather, Robyn
1980
Matuszak, Donna Marie
1979-82
McClintock, Rebecca
2009-12
McConville, Cathleen
1987
McCormick, Maureen
1982
McGinley, Shannon
1997-98
McGuire, Rylee
2012
Meenan, Kayla
2009-12
Micheli, Marina
1977
Miglini, Ann Marie
1986
Miles, Andrea
1989-91
Miles, Gabby
1988-89
Miller, Heather
1995-98
Minicozzi, Michelle
1986-88
Minoff, Melissa
1996
Mitchell, Margy
1977
Morrison, Chelsea
2008
Muia, Daniela
1998
Moore, Drew
2011-12
Moricone, Toni
2012
Mulderig, Marybeth
1977
Muller, Audrey
1994
Munson, Meghan
2006-09
Murray, Maureen
1978
Naji, Saba
2011
Nardone, Alyssa
2009-11
Nauman, Lindsey
2008
Newell, Diana
1980
Novich, Jilliana
1995
O’Callaghan, Diane
1977, 1979
O’Callaghan, Kim
1981-82
O’Connor, Kerri
1987-89
O’Connor, Mary
1977
O’Neill, Breanna
2012
Osborne, Laura
1998
Paez, Claudia
1987
Paonessa, Jennifer
2004-05
Parsons, Morgan
2012
Pedersen, Kiersten
2007
Penagos, Jessica
2002-03
Peniston, Christy
1989
Perez, Barbara
1990-92
Perry, Aliya
2000
Person, Abby
1982-85
Pettoruto, Lauren
2008
Pezzola, Josie
1999-01
Phelan, Mary Frances
1984-87
Piotrowski, Lori
1979
Pomato, Alex
2009-10
Ponte, Courtney
2012
Pool, Sarah
2001
Porricolo, Ellen
1977
Portas, Sheena
2002-03, 2005
Powell, Cherstyn
2010
Pratt, Jennifer
1986-88
Pratt, Rebecca
2010
Prell, Chris
1989
Prigitano, Devon
2002-05
Putnam, Melissa
1994-97
Quinlan, Cathleen
1981
Raiti, Sue
1979-82
Regan, Ellen
1977-80
Remick, Robin
1991
Ricciardelli, Dulce
1997
Richardson, Karen
1981-84
Rickershauser, Jessica
2000-03
Rios, Karina
2001
Ritt, Mary
1977
Roche, Laura
Rogers, Allison
Roujansky, Sou
Russo, Amy
Rutledge, Lauren
Ruttkamp, Tracy
Sadlier, Nancy
Saporetti, Erin
Sartori, Alicia
Sartori, Angella
Savage, Kirsten
Savrides, Liz
Scanlon, Heather
Schoenig, Sue
Scicutella, Danielle
Scott, Kristin
Senk, Meghan
Sheffer, Rebekah
Smith, Kara
Smith, Leslye
Smith, Sara
Spataro, Ann
Spelman, Kirsten
Spera, Debbe
Standring, Sue
Stebenne, Lindsey
Stillman, Andrea
Stoyle, G.
Sullivan, Patti
Taylor, Chandra
Teitelbaum, Arlena
Themistocles, Britney
Thompson, Katie
Thormann, Johanna
Tourdot, Alyssa
Tyghter, Alissa
Van Horn, Ali
Varmon, Nicole
Vernes, Debbie
Verrillo, Kelsey
Walker-Latney, Zeona
Wanzer, Stephanie
Ward, Alexis
Warr, Jennifer
Washburn, Abby
Webber, Darby
Williams, Rebecca
Wismer, Donna
Wittner, Meg
Wolfmayer, Kristy
Yeomans, April
Zicko, Cheryl
Zielinski, Tiffany
Ziem, Samantha
Zorgno, Tatiana
Zwiefel, Justine
1979-82
2005-08
1977
2012
2009-10
2007
1981-84
2009-10
1984-86
1987-90
2012
1998-00
1992-95
1994
2008-09
1984-86
2007
2002
2006
1977
1996-99
1996-99
2006-08
1977
1985-88
2009-12
1991
1991
1984-85
1994-96
1988-89
2010-11
2004
1977
2010-11
2003-06
2002-05
1998-01
1977-79
2004-06
2011
1987-90
2009-10
1989
1991-94
2007-09
1997
1979-81
2010-12
2002
2001-04
1986-89
1991, 1993
1988-89
2004, 2006
1995-96
* NOTE: Some years do not have complete rosters available. If you have any
additions or corrections to this roster,
please contact the Sports Information
Office at 914-323-7280.
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one of the top outdoor facilities in the Northeast, and proudly plays home to the
Manhattanville field hockey, men’s and women’s soccer, and men’s and women’s
lacrosse programs.
Surrounded by a four-pillar lighting system, scoreboard, fully equipped press box
and bleacher-style seating, GoValiants.com Field is made up of state-of-the-art Field
Turf, a technology that emulates the stability and resilience of natural grass without
the obvious maintenance. The field’s durability and elaborate drainage system allow
the Valiants to play in all kinds of weather and also allow all 20 Manhattanville athletic
teams to make use of the turf for training, practice and games.
The field itself measures 120 x 72 yards and the four light poles – each 90-feet
high – let the Valiants play under the lights several times each year, something few
other Division III programs can do with regularity.
The press box at GoValiants.com Field is wired for Internet and phone access,
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and audio broadcasts via WMVL 88.1 FM, as well as live stats produced for every
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above the press box for use by media and team personnel. A high-powered sound
system used for pre- and in-game announcements is also housed in the press box.
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Manhattanville’s outdoor grass field. The regulation-size grass field was rebuilt in
2005 and has the ability to host several soccer matches during the year. While
not equipped with lights, the grass field does possess its own scoreboard and PA
capabilities, which can be accessed through the press box at GoValiants.com Field.
With both turf and natural grass options, the Valiants hold a unique advantage over
every other team in the conference in that they can choose a field surface to suit the
type of game the team wants to play on that day.
Manhattanville’s first win at GoValiants.com Field came courtesy of the women’s
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game of the Valiant Cup on September 3, 2005. The field hockey team posted a 6-4
record in its first season on the new turf in 2005 and won three of its first four home
matches, including a 3-1 victory over New England College in its first home contest on
September 8, 2005.
Dedicated in October 1957 by the family of eventual United States President
John F. Kennedy, Kennedy Gymnasium is the home of the Manhattanville men’s and
women’s basketball and women’s volleyball programs, while also serving as the dayto-day operational home of the Manhattanville Department of Athletics.
Kennedy’s main attraction, a basketball and volleyball arena, has balcony and
ground-level seating and standing room for nearly 1,000 spectators and the intimate
atmosphere gives Manhattanville teams a loud and imposing home-court advantage.
With bleachers lining the near sideline of the court and a large balcony overhanging
the bleachers, there is plenty of room for Valiant friends, family and fans to cheer
on their favorite Manhattanville teams throughout the season.
The Kennedy Gym court itself was completely torn up and resurfaced in June
2013 thanks to a sizeable donation from the “Sunday Run” basketball group. The
school partnered with J & J Gym Floors for the new floor, which eliminates the
multitude of dead spots that plagued the 55-year old floor while also creating crisp,
new graphics and a vibrant new paint job on the court itself.
In addition to the main gym, the Kennedy facility also houses a full-length
swimming pool as well as the department’s strength & conditioning and sports
medicine facilities, which are located on the ground floor of the building and are
fully-staffed year round.
The offices of all Manhattanville coaches and athletic administrators are also
located within the Kennedy walls, making the facility the primary meeting spot for
all of Manhattanville’s varsity sports teams throughout the school year.
Kennedy Gym Facilities
In addition to the basketball and volleyball arena, the Kennedy Gym building also
houses the Valiants’ strength & conditioning and sports medicine departments, a
swimming pool, multiple locker rooms and office facilities. The entire facility received
a major overhaul during the 2012-13 school year, completely renovating almost every
square inch of the venerable building.
The bottom floor was completely renovated in 2012-13, including new and improved locker room facilities for Valiant and visiting teams. All Manhattanville locker
rooms now feature new wall-to-wall carpeting, individualized wooden locker stalls
with personalized nameplates, customized team white boards and video projection
systems installed in every room, while the shower facilities were also given a muchneeded upgrade. As a result, the rooms also serve as a perfect congregating spot
for teams at any time throughout the season.
The Kennedy lobby area also received a major facelift in the spring of 2013. A
new floor was installed and a large collage showcasing some of the school’s many
championship teams was created, while new posters recognize all of Manhattanville’s
conference championships as well as the school’s long list of All-Americans, Players
of the Year and other individual award winners. Team photos of all 20 varsity sports
also hang in the main lobby as well in addition to large-scale photos of some of the
College’s most prolific student-athletes, while a newly created Hall of Fame display
will also be unveiled in 2014 as well.
As a whole, the Kennedy Gym renovations help Manhattanville keep up with the
top teams in the country and allow the school to continue its unique home-field
advantage both on the fields of play and in the locker room.
Support Staff
Strength & Conditioning
Focused on the overall development of the student-athlete, the Manhattanville
Strength & Conditioning staff maximizes the athletic performance of Valiant athletes
by using the most effective and efficient training techniques to compete injury free
at the highest level of competition. The aim is to instill a sense of self-discipline,
respect and responsibility to achieve the ultimate goal of a team championship.
The strength and conditioning department is housed inside Healthworks, a
large, state-of-the-art weight and cardiovascular training facility located on the bottom floor of the Athletic Department hub, Kennedy Gymnasium. The room includes
several power development stations, glut ham benches, decline abdominal benches
and physioballs and cardiovascular machines that are available for student-athlete
use both in and out of season as well as during the summer.
In 2007, Manhattanville College opened the new Richard A. Berman Student
Center in the center of campus that includes a first-class workout area for the
general student population; as a result, Healthworks is now the exclusive strength
and conditioning home of Valiant student-athletes.
Head Coach Corey Crane
Seventh Season - Northern Iowa ’97
Corey Crane enters the sixth season of his second stint as
Manhattanville’s Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and also
serves as the school’s Assistant Athletic Director for Academics.
Crane is responsible for managing and providing the design,
implementation, supervision and evaluation of the strength and
conditioning program utilized by the school’s 20 varsity sports.
Crane brings a wealth of strength and conditioning experience
to Manhattanville. He previously spent two years as the Associate Head Strength and
Conditioning Coach at the United States Military Academy at West Point, working with
all of the school’s 17 sports but focusing primarily on the Academy’s football, men’s
lacrosse, hockey and volleyball programs.
Crane also has worked as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Western Illinois
University during the 2005-06 school year and previously spent one year in Purchase
as Manhattanville’s Head Strength and Conditioning Coach before taking an assistant
position at Army for four years.
Sports Medicine
Graduate Assistant Coach Andrew Borsellino
First Season - Ithaca ’10
Andrew Borsellino enters his first season as the assistant
strength and conditioning coach at Manhattanville in 2013-14.
In his role, Borsellino works with head coach Corey Crane to
manage the strength and conditioning program utilized by all 20
Manhattanville varsity sports.
Borsellino comes to Purchase after stints as an intern at a pair of
Division I schools, first at Iona College and then at the University of
Maryland, where he instructed, educated and supervised all student-athletes in proper
weight training techniques and sport-specific programs.
He received a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Ithaca in 2010 and also
earned a master’s in exercise science and health promotion from California University
of Pennsylvania in 2012.
The Sports Medicine facilities at Manhattanville are located inside the hub of
Manhattanville Athletics, Kennedy Gym, and are the first place where Valiant studentathletes from all 20 varsity sports come to receive comprehensive health care from
any of the department’s fully-certified, full-time athletic trainers.
The staff is available for all Manhattanville practices and games as well as
throughout the day both during the school year and into the summer months for
the sole use of Manhattanville’s 300-plus student-athletes.
The athletic training staff has five main objectives: prevention of athletic injuries;
recognition, evaluation and treatment of injuries that do occur; rehabilitation; health
care administration; and professional development. The athletic training staff also
has on-campus access to state-of-the-art training methods, including ultrasound
capability, electrical muscle stimulation and whirlpool treatments.
The Manhattanville training staff is also privileged to be affiliated with some of
the best physicians in the Westchester area, benefitting from a close relationship
with Plancher Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and head team physician Dr. Kevin
Plancher, who works out of nearby Greenwich, Conn.
Head Trainer Scott McIver
10th Season - Iona ’83
Scott McIver, MS, ATC, starts his
10th season as the head athletic trainer
at Manhattanville in 2013-14. McIver
previously served as the school’s head
trainer from 2000-02 before returning
to the school before the 2006-07
school year.
After departing Manhattanville in
2002, McIver was named the head
athletic trainer at Iona Prep High School,
providing coverage for 20 sports and 250 student-athletes.
Prior to his first stint in Purchase, McIver served as an
associate athletic trainer at Division II Pace University for
12 years from 1989 to 2000, coordinating athletic training
coverage and strength and conditioning programs for all
Setter sports. His last position before returning to the school
was as a certified orthotics fitter for Orthotics, Ltd.
McIver received his master’s degree in Athletic Training
and Exercise Science from Long Island University in 1990
and his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Iona College in
1983. A member of the National Athletic Trainers Association
and American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, he is also
an Emergency Medical Technician and a licensed massage
therapist.
22 Assistant Trainer Cameron Hillis
Second Season - Connecticut ’91
Cameron Hillis, MS, ATC, enters
his second season as an assistant
athletic trainer at Manhattanville in
2013-14.
Hillis came to Manhattanville after
spending the last four years as the
head athletic trainer at the Pine Crest
School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where
he oversaw games and practices for
all 20 varsity sports. Prior to that,
Hillis served as the head athletic trainer and a certified
strength & conditioning specialist at Dominican College in
Orangeburg, N.Y. from 2003-07, covering 11 Division II
varsity sports and managing a staff of assistant trainders
and interns. He also previously worked as an assistant
athletic trainer at Division I Iona College for two years.
Hillis earned his master’s degree in Health Science from
Nova Southeastern University in 2010 and his bachelor’s
degree in Human Development from the University of
Connecticut in 1991. He is a member of the National
Athletic Trainers Association and the National Strength
and Conditioning Association, and is also certified by the
American Red Cross in CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
Graduate Asst. Trainer Janine Bernardo
Second Season - Springfield ’11
Janine Bernardo returns for her
second year as a graduate assistant
athletic trainer at Manhattanville in
2013-14.
Bernardo previously worked
at Professional Orthopedic and
Sports Physical Therapy in midtown
Manhattan as an athletic trainer.
Prior to her time in Manhattan she
spent four months as an athletic
training intern at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
in Orlando, Fla. covering such events as the Old Spice
Classic, which features top Division I basketball teams
from across the country.
Bernardo studied Athletic Training at Springfield College
and graduated from the school in 2011 while also working
as an undergraduate. She is a member of the National
Athletic Trainers Association, is NATABOC and CPR/AED
certified, and is also a certified first responder.
Manhattanville College, located just north
of New York City in thriving Westchester
County, has been educating young people
on its beautiful 100-acre campus for over
150 years. With only 1,700 undergraduate
students, each student is able to make
a personal contribution to the campus
community in more than 50 areas of study
and 50 campus clubs. Also one of the most
diverse campuses in the area, Manhattanville
attracts students from 48 states and 76
countries.
SCHOOL HISTORY
Founded in 1841 in a three-story building
on Houston Street of Manhattan’s Lower
East Side as the Academy of the Sacred
Heart, a Catholic boarding school for girls,
Manhattanville has been educating students
in the New York area for over 150 years.
Six years after its founding in 1847, the
academy relocated to an area just north
of New York City on a hill overlooking the
village of Manhattanville. Destroyed by fire
in 1888, the academy was rebuilt on the
same foundation and continued to grow both
in curriculum and physical environment. In
March of 1917 – 76 years after its founding
as an academy – Manhattanville was
chartered as a college by the New York State
Board of Regents, allowing the school to
grant undergraduate and graduate degrees
for the first time.
T h i r ty- f i ve ye a r s l a t e r, i n 1 9 5 2 ,
Manhattanville moved to its current location
in Purchase on the former estate of New
York Tribune publisher and Ambassador to
England Whitelaw Reid. The estate included
a mansion, Ophir Hall, which has since been
renamed Reid Castle and serves as the
The architectural and administrative center of Manhattanville’s campus is Reid Castle, which was built in 1892
and overlooks both the quadrangle and the school’s athletic ﬁelds. On a clear day, you can stand atop the
castle and see the skyscrapers of New York City in the distance to the southwest.
centerpiece of Manhattanville’s picturesque
Westchester campus.
ABOUT MANHATTANVILLE
At Manhattanville College, rigorous
academic preparation within a nurturing
environment is matched by personalized
attention to every student. Our close-knit
community of 1,700 undergraduate students
and 1,200 graduate students allows each
student to make a personal contribution for
the school. The student body also is one of
the nation’s most diverse according to the
Princeton Review, representing almost every
state and more than 75 countries.
With more than 50 areas of undergraduate
study, ranging from the Liberal Arts to crossdisciplinary studies such as Environmental
Science and professional concentrations
such as Business and Museum Studies, our
students discover their passions and feel
empowered to make a difference in the larger
local, national and international communities
around us. The school offers Bachelor of
Arts, Fine Arts, Music and Science degrees,
while also housing a highly respected and
blossoming array of graduate programs.
Our students also participate in over 50
social clubs, run an award-winning radio
station, and collectively engage in over
30,000 hours of community service each
year. Many students also design their own
majors by matching interests with courses,
providing a unique educational experience
both in and out of the classroom.
Our beautiful 100-acre campus with
its historic architecture and recent
environmentally-responsible buildings is
set in thriving Westchester County. Life at
Manhattanville blends the leisurely pace of
suburbia with the rich cultural resources and
fast pace of New York City, which is only
thirty minutes away.
THE CORE VALUES
Proudly a value-oriented liberal arts college
for more than 150 years, Manhattanville is still
guided by the mission “to educate students
to become ethically and socially responsible
leaders for the global community.”
Manhattanville is committed to following
its mission by:
• Ensuring the intellectual, ethical and
social development of each student within
a community of engaged scholars and
teachers;
• Encouraging each student to develop as
an independent leader and creative thinker in
pursuing career and personal goals; and
• Providing a diverse, inclusive and
nurturing environment which develops in
each student a commitment to service and
leadership within a global community.
internships both in the city itself and in the
thriving New York City suburbs, including
right here in Purchase!
In the classroom, students have the opportunity to choose over 50 different ﬁelds of undergraduate study at
Manhattanville; outside of it, there are at least 50 extracurricular clubs and organizations available for students
to discover and cultivate their passions.
A TRADITION OF SERVICE
Co-educational since 1969 and nondenominational in its governance since
1971, Manhattanville’s original vision lives
on in the tradition of service begun by the
Society of the Sacred Heart. This tradition,
which preceded the college’s charter,
determined the character the school would
have: a firm belief in the liberalizing effect
of the liberal arts, a lively sense of tradition,
a wide-ranging interest in the most humane
manifestations of the human spirit, and
a continuing effort to enhance the local
community and to accept responsibility for
this segment of human history.
As a result, countless students are
involved annually in a number of community
service and social action programs. Last
year, Manhattanville’s students contributed
over 30,000 hours of service while gaining
valuable experience in such areas as
management, teaching and advocacy.
At the heart of Manhattanville’s ethic of
community service and service learning is
the Duchesne Center for Religion and Social
Justice. The center, which coordinates many
of Manhattanville’s myriad service programs,
serves as the coordinator, catalyst and
incubator for community outreach, cultural,
leadership and spiritual initiatives both across
the Manhattanville campus and beyond.
In addition, the Connie Hogarth Center
for Social Action works closely with the
Departments of Sociology and Political
Science and helps the next generation
of college-educated activists acquire the
practical skills and knowledge necessary for
work in some field of social change.
NEW YORK CITY
While on the school’s beautiful 100-acre
campus, students are only a 30-minute car
or Metro North train ride from New York City,
giving them the chance to blend the leisurely
pace of suburban life in Westchester with
the most populous and exciting city in the
United States.
Manhattanville’s location offers students
a unique opportunity to take advantage of
all that New York City has to offer. Whether
you want to enjoy a Broadway show, catch
a professional sports event, tour a museum
or art gallery, shop at the world’s best stores,
dine at the country’s best restaurants, or
simply stroll around and take in the city’s
many well-known landmarks such as the
Statue of Liberty or Times Square, New
York City offers something for everyone to
enjoy.
The school’s proximity to the worldwide
leader in finance, entertainment, culture
and more also offers Manhattanville
undergraduate and graduate students a
unique and exciting opportunity for jobs and
MY SOLDIER
Manhattanville’s most well-known social
action program was founded by a Valiant
student-athlete, men’s soccer player Juan
Salas, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally
from Venezuela who saw active combat duty
in Iraq and was commended for saving the
life of a child during his tour.
Salas said his mission in Iraq was to “win
the hearts and minds of the Iraqi people,”
but he continued that while the service was
at times challenging: “It was the letters that
kept me going,” he said. “From kids, boy
scouts, students. A letter was like a piece
of gold, something you want to keep for the
rest of your life.”
When Salas got back to Manhattanville,
he wanted to help his fellow soldiers overseas
and approached then-College President
Richard A. Berman with an idea. Together
with Berman and administrator Anne Gold,
they launched the My Soldier program on
February 14, 2004.
Participants in the My Soldier program,
who were not limited to Manhattanville
students, sent letters and occasional care
packages overseas to boost the quality of
life for American troops.
A non-politically affiliated program,
My Solider was wildly successful, with
participants from all 50 states and over
400,000 people in total, reaching more than
175,000 U.S. troops.

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