2010 women's lacrosse yearbook

lisaSCHAAFSenior, Attacker2-Time Patriot League Academic Honor Roll

amandaMAKOIDSenior, Midfielder2009 All-Patriot League Second Team

2010 Lacrosse

A M E R I C A N U N I V E R S I T Y • W A S H I N G T O N , D . C .

alyssa ROMANOSenior, Defender2009 All-Patriot League Second Team

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AU Women’s LacrosseAU Women’s Lacrosse By the Numbers By the Numbers 288: Games played in program history

160: Most career goals scored in program history Eleni Vagelatos (‘96-’99)

135: Goals scored in 2009 102: Program victories

58: Most career assists in program history Lauren Aksionoff (‘05-’08)

38: All-Patriot League selections in program history

14: Eagles named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll in Spring 2009

12: Most team assists in a game vs. Lafayette, 3/22/2008

8: New student-athletes on the 2010 roster

8: All-time Patriot League major award winners

3: Eagles named to All-Patriot League Lacrosse Teams in 2009 Leslie Fischer, Amanda Makoid and Alyssa Romano

1: Patriot League Championship 2003

FebruaryFebruarySat. 13 JOHNS HOPKINS (Exhib) 12:00 p.m.Wed. 17 DREXEL 3:00 p.m.Sat. 20 at Ohio State 1:00 p.m.Wed. 24 at George Washington 3:30 p.m.Sat. 27 at Stony Brook 12:00 p.m.

MarchMarchWed. 3 RICHMOND 4:00 p.m.Sat. 6 OLD DOMINION 1:00 p.m. Sat. 13 COLGATE * 1:00 p.m.Wed. 17 at UMBC 4:00 p.m.Sat. 20 at Bucknell * 12:00 p.m.Wed. 24 GEORGE MASON 4:00 p.m.Sat. 27 LEHIGH * 2:00 p.m.

AprilAprilSat. 3 LAFAYETTE * 1:00 p.m.Wed. 7 at Navy * 5:00 p.m.Sat. 10 at Virginia Tech 1:00 p.m.Sun. 18 DAVIDSON 1:00 p.m.Sat. 24 at Holy Cross * 1:00 p.m.

BOLD CAPS indicates home match* indicates Patriot League opponent

2010 Schedule2010 Schedule

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Location ...................... Washington, D.C.Founded ......................................... 1893Enrollment ..................................... 6,023Nickname..................................... EaglesColors ........................Red, White & BlueAffi liation ........................NCAA Division IConference ......................Patriot LeagueHome Field ......................... Jacobs FieldPresident .........................Dr. Neil KerwinDirector of Athletics...................Keith Gill

Head Coach........................Katie WoodsAlma Mater .............................. Drew, ‘01Record at American .............20-32 (.385)Seasons at American......................... 4thOverall Record/Seasons................SameAssistant ............................ Kelly MunroeAlma Mater .................. Boston Univ., ‘092009 Record ..........................3-13 (.188)2009 Conference Record ........1-5 (.167)2009 Conference Finish .................... 6thLetterwinners Returning/Lost......... 19 / 6Starters Returning/Lost.................... 6 / 5Newcomers........................................... 8WLAX Offi ce Phone........(202) 885-3072

Associate AD ................ Nancy YasharoffCell .................................(202) 531-0162E-Mail [email protected]

Assistant Director /WLAX Contact ..................Howard Smith Offi ce ..............................(202) 885-3032Cell .................................(202) 531-0160E-Mail ................. [email protected]

Assistant Director .......Andrew ChesebroOffi ce ..............................(202) 885-3030E-Mail ............. [email protected]

Website ............................AUeagles.com

Address . 4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW.......................................... Bender Arena......................... Washington, D.C. 20016

2010 Quickfacts2010 Quickfacts

Team InformationTeam Information

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

By the Numbers .................................12010 Schedule...................................2Table of Contents...............................3This is AU Lacrosse ..................... 4-19Coaching Staff ........................... 20-212010 Outlook and Pronunciations ...222010 Roster .....................................23Koch, Makoid ...................................24Romano, Schaaf ..............................25Solomon, Ferguson .........................26McDevitt, McEvoy ............................27Allen, Komosinski ............................28Larkin, Lin ........................................29Maher, McDonough, Reichard .........30Schoenberger, Stankiewicz, Beck ...31Burton, Collins, Dawson, Jernegan .32Marshall, Morgan, Speziale ............33All-Time Records ....................... 34-35All-Time Awards ...............................36Program History...............................372009 Results....................................382009 Statistics .................................39Dr. Neil Kerwin, President................40Keith Gill, Director of Athletics .........41Athletics Senior Staff ................. 42-432010 Team Poster ..................... 44-45

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The 2003 American University women’s lacrosse team captured the program’s fi rst Patriot League Championship.

Washington, D.C.The National Mall is usually the center of every visitor’s trip to Washington DC. This tree-lined area of parkland stretches two and a half miles from the Potomac River to the United States Capitol on Capitol Hill and is adjoined by the White House. At one end of the National Mall, known as West Potomac Park, the Lincoln Memorial faces the Refl ecting Pool with a good view of Arlington Memorial Bridge, Constitution Gardens, the Tidal Basin and the Washington Monument. Further towards Capitol Hill are a number of museums and galleries, among which are many of the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, including the National Museum of Natural History, the National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of the American Indian, and the Smithsonian Institution building.

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Area Attractions• Adams Morgan• Arlington National Cemetery• Cherry Blossom Festival• Chinatown• Dupont Circle• Embassy Row• FDR Memorial• Federal Bureau of Investigation• Ford’s Theatre• International Spy Museum• Jefferson Memorial• Kennedy Center• Library of Congress• Lincoln Memorial• National Archives• National Cathedral• National Gallery of Art• National Mall• Nationals Park• National Zoo• Newseum• Pentagon• Ronald Reagan Building• Smithsonian Institution• Supreme Court• U.S. Capitol• U.S. Mint• Union Station• Verizon Center• Vietnam Veterans Memorial• Washington Monument• White House

Area Pro Teams• D.C. United• Washington Capitals• Washington Mystics• Washington Nationals• Washington Redskins• Washington Wizards• Baltimore Orioles• Baltimore Ravens

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American University

Situated within the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., American University’s traditional-style campus has much to offer students in the way of comfort, modern conveniences, and quick, easy access to city life.

Our 84-acre, tree-lined campus, which was designated as a National Arboretum, is located at the top of Embassy Row in one of the most attractive, safe, and residential areas of our nation’s capital.

The center of campus, also referred to as “the quad,” is a focal point of student life not only because our academic buildings line its grassy borders, but also because it’s a place to meet-and-greet with friends and student groups, catch an impromptu game of ultimate frisbee or take part in an after-class debrief with professors.

Another favorite spot on campus is the beach volleyball pit located between the athletics fi elds. The adjacent grassy hillside is also a well known hangout for students on game days.

General EnrollmentUndergraduate.......... 6,023Graduate................... 3,297Law School ............... 1,664Avg. Class Size .......... 22.5Student-Faculty Ratio ... 14:1

Freshman Profi leFreshman Enrollment ... 1,577Male-Female Ratio ... 38:62Average HS GPA ........ 3.79Average SAT... 1,160-1,360Average ACT ............ 26-31

Faculty Profi leFull-Time Faculty ......... 674Adjunct Faculty ............ 50094% have the highest degree in their fi eld.

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Schools &Colleges

• College of Arts & Sciences• Kogod School of Business• School of Communication• School of International Service• School of Public Affairs• Washington College of Law

Academic Resources

• University Library• Law Library• Computer and Media Labs• Career Center• Courses on the Web• Center for Teaching Excellence• Learning Resources• Blackboard• AU Experts Guide• Watkins Art Gallery

5 Most Popular Majors

• International Service• Business Administration• Justice• Political Science/Government• Public Communication

• American University students were ranked the “Most Politically Active,” and the university is one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review in the newly released 2009 edition of its annual book, The Best 368 Colleges.

• U.S. News & World Report “America’s Best Colleges 2010” ranked AU No. 84 among national universities.

• 80 percent of AU undergraduate students are placed in at least one internship or co-op by the American University Career Center before graduation.

• The career center welcomes more than 200 local and national employers to its job and internership fairs annually.

2008-09 Highlights3.312: Combined student-athlete GPA in the spring 2009 semester.

155: Student-athletes were named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

152: Student-athletes made Dean’s List in either the fall or spring semester.

89%: Overall graduation rate of American University student-athletes.

24: Student-athletes earned a 4.0 grade point average in either the fall or spring semesters.

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Academic Support

The academic support program for student-athletes, a collaboration between the Academic Support Center and the Department of Athletics, assists student-athletes in successfully attaining academic goals and creating a balance between academics and athletics. The program serves to promote responsibility and initiative while encouraging student-athletes to take advantage of the rich resources offered at American University.

Academic counselors work with student-athletes on skills needed for success in the classroom, and provide information about educational options, university and NCAA requirements, as well as policies and procedures. The program focuses on the development of the total person through individual meetings, study hall and tutoring, and life skills workshops. AU’s academic support program coordinates with faculty, advisors, and coaches to support each student-athlete.

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Community InvolvementThe women’s lacrosse team is involved with several community service organizations and plays an active role in the Washington, D.C. community. For the last several years, the team has made visits to local elementary and middle schools, and has hosted various youth organizations for postgame clinics.

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DistinguishedAlumni

David Aldridge, SOC/BA ‘87 Sports Journalist, Philadelphia Inquirer/TNTLonnie Bunch, CAS/BA ’74, CAS/MA ’76 Founder/exec director, Smithsonian Museum for African American History and Culture Pat Butler, SOC/MA’96 VP, Washington Post Robert Byrd, WCL/JD ’63 U.S. Senator (D-WV) Alisyn Camerota, SOC/BA’88 FOX News anchor Jack Cassell, SOC/BA ‘77 President-CEO, Visual Aids Electronics CorporationChaturon Chaisang, CAS/MA ’87 Deputy prime minister, Thailand Randy Clouser, SPA/BS ‘80 Chief Marketing Offi cer, Zurich Financial ServicesGary Cohn, KSB/BSBA’82 President/COO, Goldman Sachs Loren Danielson, KSB/BSBA ‘80 Senior VP-Investments, RBCAndy Dolich, SPA/BA’69 COO, San Francisco 49ers David Drobis, SOC/MA ’65 Chair emeritus, KetchumBob Edwards, SOC/MA’72 Host, XM Radio, National Public Radio Todd Epsten, SPA/BA ‘82 Chief Executive Offi cer, Major BrandsDean Factor, KSB/BSBA ’87 CEO and cofounder, Smashbox Cosmetics/ Smashbox Studios Betsy Fischer, SPA/BA ’92, SOC/MA ’96 Exec producer, NBC’s Meet the PressDarryl Frank, SOC/MA’91 Cohead, Dreamworks TelevisionAndy Gershon, KSB/BSBA’86 Exec VP, SonyBMG’s Epic RecordsBryan Glazer, SOC/BA ’86 Exec VP, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Joel Glazer, SPA/BA ’89 Exec VP, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Steven Goff, SOC/BA ‘88 Sports Journalist, The Washington PostJeff Greenberg, SOC/BA ‘87 Executive Producer, NBC4 SportsDavid Gregory, SIS/BA ’92 Host, NBC’s Meet The PressJack Haire, CAS/BA ‘74 CEO, Parade PublicationsSalman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, SPA/BA’92 Crown prince of Bahrain Patricia deStacy Harrison, CAS/BA ’68 President/CEO, Corporation for Public Broadcasting Hubert Humphrey III, SPA/BA ’65 Minnesota attorney general (1984-2000), son of U.S. VP Hubert H. Humphrey Jesse Itzler, SPA/BA ’90 Cofounder, Marquis JetWilliam I Jacobs, WCL/JD ’66 Global Payments, Inc. Avery John, KSB/BSBA ’98 Professional soccer player, Miami Football Club Barry Josephson, SPA/BA ’78 Producer (fi lms Enchanted, Ladykillers, Like Mike, and FOX TV’s Bones)Jackie Judd, SOC/BA ’73 Emmy award winning former ABC correspondent Cornelius Kerwin, SPA/BA ‘71 President, American UniversityRobert Kogod, KSB/BSBA ’62 Former chair and CEO, Charles E. Smith RealtyAl Koken, SGPA/BA ‘74 Comcast SportsNet, Capitals ReportMargery Kraus, SPA/BA ’67, SPA/MA ’71 Founder/CEO, APCO Worldwide

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Lonnie Bunch, CAS/BA ‘74Founder/Exec. Director, Smithsonian Museum for African History and Culture

Gary Cohn, KSB/BSBA ‘82President/COO, Goldman Sachs

Bob Edwards, SOC/MA ‘72Host, XM Radio, National Public Radio

Andy Gershon, KSB/BSBA ‘86Executive VP, Sony BMG’s Epic Records

Barry Josephson, SPA/BA ‘78Film Producer, Enchanted, Ladykillers, Like Mike, FOX TV’s Bones

David Gregory, SIS/BA ‘92Host, NBC’s Meet The Press

Cindy Christy-Lagenfeld, KSB/BSBA ‘88 President-Americas, AsurionBarry Levinson, CAS/BA ’67 Film producer/writer/director (Diner, Tin Men, Avalon, Bugsy, Wag the Dog, Liberty Heights, Man of the Year)Charles Lydecker, SPA/BA ‘85 Executive Vice President, Brown & Brown, Inc.James McGovern, CAS/BA ’81, SPA/MPA ’84 U.S. Representative (D-MA) Alan Meltzer, SPA/ND ‘73 Founder and CEO, The Meltzer GroupNancy Meyers, SOC/BA ’70 Film producer/writer/director, What Women Want, Saving Private RyanKeith Mitchell, CAS/PhD ’81 Prime minister of Grenada Robert Morton, SOC/BA’75 Emmy award winning writer, Late Night with David LettermanMark Murphy, KSB/MBA ’83 President, Green Bay Packers Alice Paul, WCL/LLM ’27 American suffragist, original author, Equal Rights Amendment Tony Perkins, SOC/BA’81 FOX News weather and features reporter Joan Plaisted, SIS/BA ’67, SIS/MA ’69 Ambassador, U.S. Mission to the UN Andy Pollin, Host, The Sports ReportersAngie Reese-Hawkins, SOC/BA’79 CEO/president, National Capital YMCA Kathy Reichs, CAS/BA ’70 Author, Bare Bones, Déjà Dead; writer/producer FOX-TV’s BonesSteve Saferin, SOC/BA ‘70 President, Scientifi c Game VenturesLoretta Sanchez, KSB/MBA ’84 U.S. representative (D-CA) Paul Satenstein, KSB/BSBA’83 Executive VP, MCA RecordsWillard Scott, CAS/BA ’55 Former weather reporter, the Today Show Jan Scruggs, CAS/BA ’75, CAS/MA ’76 Founder/president, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Tom Shales, SOC/BA ’67 TV critic/reporter, The Washington Post Judy Sheindlin, SPA/BA’63 Host, Judge JudyBud Shuster, CAS/PHD’69 U.S. Representative (R-PA) Jeffrey Sine, SIS/BA’76 Vice chair, UBS Securities; Broadway producer (Spring Awakening; Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Frozen; Caroline, or Change; La Bohème; and The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?) Billy Stone, SOC/BA ‘86, KSB/MBA ‘89 Producer/Development, CBS College SportsEd Tapscott, WCL/JD ‘80 Director Player Development/Programs, Washington WizardsAbbi Tatton, SIS/MA ’00 Internet reporter, CNN Richard Ernest Thompson, CAS/BA’71 Playwright, On Golden PondFrances Fragos Townsend, SPA/BA’82 CNN commentator; former assitant to President George W. Bush for Homeland Security Kermit Washington, SIS/BA’73 Former NBA player, LA LakersBram Weinstein, SOC/BA ‘95 ESPN News, AnchorDouglas Wheeler, CAS/MA ’64 President emeritus, Washington Performing Arts SocietyWarner Wolf, SOC/BA ‘60 Radio & Television Sports BroadcasterClark Woods, SOC/BA ‘78 President-Domestic Theatrical Distribution, MGM

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Robert Kogod, KSB/BSBA ‘62Former Chair and CEO, Charles E. Smith Realty

Cindy Christy-Lagenfeld, KSB/BSBA ‘88President-Americas, Asurion

Tony Perkins, SOC/BA ‘81FOX News Weather and Features Reporter

Willard Scott, CAS/BA ‘55Former Weather Reporter, The Today Show

Jeffrey Sine, SIS/BA ‘76Vice Chair, USB SecuritiesBroadway Producer, Spring Awakening, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Cornelius Kerwin, SPA/BA ‘71President, American University

In its second decade of In its second decade of combining academic and combining academic and athletic excellence, the athletic excellence, the Patriot League sponsors Patriot League sponsors 23 sports – 11 for men and 23 sports – 11 for men and 12 for women. Conference 12 for women. Conference members include members include American, Army, Bucknell, American, Army, Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh and Lafayette, Lehigh and Navy as full members, and Navy as full members, and Fordham and Georgetown Fordham and Georgetown as associate members in as associate members in football. These institutions football. These institutions are among the oldest and are among the oldest and most prestigious in the most prestigious in the nation and their alumni nation and their alumni have, and continue to have, and continue to play leadership roles in play leadership roles in shaping our country.shaping our country.

Since 1998, the Patriot Since 1998, the Patriot League has ranked fi rst League has ranked fi rst each year among all each year among all Division I conferences Division I conferences awarding athletic aid in awarding athletic aid in the NCAA Graduation the NCAA Graduation Success Rate report. Success Rate report. In addition, the Patriot In addition, the Patriot League fi nished as one of League fi nished as one of the nation’s leaders in the the nation’s leaders in the NCAA Academic Progress NCAA Academic Progress Report (APR) among all Report (APR) among all Division I conferences Division I conferences awarding athletic aid.awarding athletic aid.

AU Highlights In the Patriot League2001 – American University joins 2001 – American University joins the Patriot League, becoming the the Patriot League, becoming the eighth member of the 23 sport eighth member of the 23 sport conference. conference.

2002 – AU men’s cross country 2002 – AU men’s cross country wins its fi rst of six-consecutive wins its fi rst of six-consecutive Patriot League Championships.Patriot League Championships.

2003 – 2003 – The women’s lacrosse The women’s lacrosse team captures its fi rst ever team captures its fi rst ever Patriot League Championship Patriot League Championship and earns a berth into the NCAA and earns a berth into the NCAA Tournament.Tournament.

2004 – AU men’s soccer wins its 2004 – AU men’s soccer wins its second PL Championship and second PL Championship and captures three PL major awards.captures three PL major awards.

2005 – The fi eld hockey team 2005 – The fi eld hockey team places three student-athletes on places three student-athletes on All-America teams. All-America teams.

2006 – Track star Keira Carlstrom 2006 – Track star Keira Carlstrom earns her fourth overall All-America earns her fourth overall All-America honor and is named an Academic honor and is named an Academic All-American.All-American.

2007 – Women’s soccer’s Krystn 2007 – Women’s soccer’s Krystn Hodge is named the PL Scholar-Hodge is named the PL Scholar-Athlete of the Year and AU picks up Athlete of the Year and AU picks up four of fi ve PL major awards.four of fi ve PL major awards.

2008 – 2008 – The women’s lacrosse The women’s lacrosse team shares the Patriot League team shares the Patriot League Regular Season Championship Regular Season Championship for the third time since joining for the third time since joining the conference.the conference.

AU makes its fi rst appearance in AU makes its fi rst appearance in the NCAA Div. I Men’s Basketball the NCAA Div. I Men’s Basketball Tournament after winning its fi rst Tournament after winning its fi rst Patriot League Championship.Patriot League Championship.

The volleyball team wins its eighth The volleyball team wins its eighth straight Patriot League crownstraight Patriot League crown

2009 - The women’s basketball 2009 - The women’s basketball program makes back-to-back program makes back-to-back postseason appearances for the postseason appearances for the fi rst time in program history. fi rst time in program history.

The men’s basketball team The men’s basketball team earns its earns its second straight NCAA Tournament second straight NCAA Tournament berth after capturing back-to-back berth after capturing back-to-back Patriot League titles.Patriot League titles.

AU’s fi eld hockey team wins AU’s fi eld hockey team wins its seventh consecutive Patriot its seventh consecutive Patriot League title.League title.

Jackie Lane ‘08 (above) was Jackie Lane ‘08 (above) was named the Patriot League named the Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year in Offensive Player of the Year in both 2007 and 2008. She led the both 2007 and 2008. She led the 2008 Eagles (below) to the Patriot 2008 Eagles (below) to the Patriot League regular season title. League regular season title.

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In TheIn TheSpotlightSpotlightAmerican University is located in the center of one of the largest media markets in the country, Washington, D.C. From television to radio, AU student-athletes gain exposure on both a local and national level.

Each of the four major television networks (ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox) has an affi liate in D.C. and can often be found on campus. Regional cable networks Comcast SportsNet and MASN also cover the Eagles throughout the year.

National newspapers The Washington Post and Washington Times serve as AU’s hometown papers. USA Today is also headquartered just miles away from campus.

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Blue CrewBlue CrewThe AU Blue Crew is American University’s student cheering section which creates a home court advantage for each of AU’s 16 Div. I athletics teams at all home events. Comprised of more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the Blue Crew is the largest and most spirited student group on campus.

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EaglesEaglesSpiritSpirit

The American University Spirit Program is comprised of a cheerleading and dance team and the AU Pep Band. The Spirit Program performs at all home men’s basketball games as well as select women’s basketball games and volleyball matches, keeping the energy level inside of Bender Arena high.

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Strength and Conditioning remains a major factor in the quest for athletic excellence. American University is committed to providing its student-athletes with the fi nest fi tness and weight equipment available.

Jacobs Fitness Center is located on the lower level of Bender Sports Center and houses the varsity weight room and cardiovascular training area. Head strength and conditioning coach Jason Riddell works with each of the 16 varsity teams and makes himself available for individualized workouts for supplemental training.

Jason RiddellHead Strength &

Conditioning Coach

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AthleticAthleticTrainingTraining

Five full-time athletic trainers are on staff to provide daily treatment and application of therapeutic modalities to the student-athletes and are led by head athletic trainer, Sean Dash. The athletic training staff is also available to provide evaluation, information on injury prevention and to administer rehabilitation, if necessary. AU also has two doctors, an orthopedic surgeon and general practitioner, on staff. The women’s lacrosse trainer is Stacy Ogden, a 2007 graduate of Clarion University.

Sean DashHead Athletic Trainer

Stacy OgdenAssistant Athletic Trainer

American University Women’s LacrosseAmerican University Women’s Lacrosse

38 All-Patriot League Selections in Program History38 All-Patriot League Selections in Program History2020

Head Coach Katie Woods is in her fourth season with the American University women’s lacrosse team.

In the 2009 campaign, three Eagles were named to the All-Patriot League Teams. Woods also oversaw 14

Patriot League Academic Honor Roll selections.

In 2008, Woods led AU to a 5-1 record in Patriot League play, which earned the Eagles a share of the regular season title. Woods was named the 2008 Patriot League Coach of the Year. Woods’ squad received numerous other awards following the campaign, including the Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year. Additionally, three Eagles were named to the Patriot League All-Tournament Team and fi ve were All-Patriot League First Team selections.

In 2007, her fi rst season at the helm at AU, the Eagles compiled a 9-9 record and went 3-2 in Patriot League play. As the third seed in the PL tournament, AU took out Lehigh and advanced to the championship game, but fell 12-8 against top-seed and host Holy Cross. Woods led the Eagles to the

most wins in a season since 2003 and matched the record for most victories for a fi rst-year head coach.

Under Woods’ tutelage, fi ve Eagles have earned Patriot League major honors over the past three seasons. Lane earned back-to-back Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2007 and 2008, while Caitlin Bell was named for the program’s fi rst-ever Defensive Player of the Year in 2007. Additionally, in 2008, Brittany F i n n e g a n ga rne red Defensive Player of the Year plaudits and Kristine Vida was named Goalkeeper of the

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Head Coach • 4th Season • Drew, ‘01 • 20-32

Getting to Know Coach Woods- Hometown: South Windsor, Conn.- Alma Mater: Drew, 2001- College Honors: All-American in lacrosse at midfi eld; Regional All-American in both lacrosse and soccer; four-time all-conference selection in lacrosse

Coaching Resume- Head Coach, American University, 2006-Present- Assistant Coach, Brown University, 2004-06- Assistant Coach, Cornell University, 2003-04- Assistant Coach, Davidson College, 2002-03- Graduate Assistant, Ithaca College, 2001-02

* Named 2008 Patriot League Coach of the Year

- Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans- Favorite sports team: Boston Red Sox- Favorite restaurant: Catcus Cantina- Favorite D.C. monument: The Korean War Memorial and Iwo Jima- Most memorable AU moment: Defeating Colgate in the regular season fi nale to capture the 2008Patriot League Regular Season Championship

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Woods came to American after spending two seasons as an assistant coach at Brown University.

At Brown, she coached the offensive unit and assisted in coaching the goalkeepers. Woods oversaw the recruiting operations for all prospective student-athletes and served as the area recruiting coordinator for the New England region. While a member of the Bears coaching staff she also was the Alumnae Relations Coordinator.

During the 2003-04 season Woods was the fi rst assistant at Cornell where she worked with the attack and aided in player development. With the Big Red she also planned team travel and was responsible for recruiting and fi lm breakdown.

Prior to her time at Cornell, Woods served as an assis-tant coach at Davidson College for a season, where she helped plan practices and organized recruiting efforts in addition to coaching during contests. Woods also spent a year at Ithaca College as a graduate assistant coach for both women’s soccer and lacrosse. While at Ithaca, she earned her Master’s in Exercise and Sports Sci-ences.

Woods was a two-sport athlete at Drew University, where she played lacrosse and soccer. She was a four-time All-Conference selection in lacrosse, also picking up two Regional All-American and one National All-Amer-ican award. Woods also excelled in the classroom as a two-time Scholar Athlete award winner. She graduated with a degree in Psychology in May 2001.

Woods is the sixth coach to take over the reigns of the women’s lacrosse program since the fi rst season it was sponsored as a varsity sport in 1992.

Kelly Munroe begins her fi rst season as the American University lacrosse team’s assistant coach. A former All-American lacrosse student-athlete at Boston University and member of the U.S. Developmental National Team, Munroe will work primarily with American’s defensive unit.

Munroe is a 2009 graduate of BU, where she helped lead the Terriers lacrosse program to four straight America East conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances. In 2008, her junior season, Munroe played a key role in leading BU to the quarterfi nals of the NCAA Tournament.

Individually, Munroe earned All-American honors in her senior season, and was a Regional All-American in both 2008 and 2009. Munroe was a three-time All-America East selection, and was named the America East Championship Most Outstanding Player in 2008. She completed her career with 61 caused turnovers, 12th in school history.

Additionally, in each of the last two years, Munroe has been selected to compete for the prestigious United States Lacrosse Developmental National Team.

“I am very excited to have Kelly as a part of our lacrosse program,” commented Head Coach Katie Woods. “I think she’s going to be a great coach and teacher. She has tremendous energy on the fi eld and will help take our defense to a new level.”

Munroe graduated from BU with a Bachelor’s degree in communications with a concentration in public relations.

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The American University women’s lacrosse team looks for a bounceback season in 2010, as the Eagles return 19 letterwinners from last season, as well as six starters. AU will also have the services of two returning All-Patriot League selections from a year ago, seniors Alyssa Romano and Amanda Makoid. American will also welcome eight freshmen to the squad for the 2010 season, many of whom should make an immediate impact on the program. The 2008 Patriot League Coach of the Year Katie Woods begins her fourth season at the helm. She is joined by fi rst-year assistant coach Kelly Munroe, an All-American lacrosse student-athlete during her playing days at Boston University.

The AttackAfter sitting out the 2009 season due to injury, senior Lisa Schaaf will be back in the lineup and her presence should make an immediate impact, especially on the attacking unit for the Eagles. Additionally, sophomore Lauren Schoenberger had a breakout freshman season in 2009, as she fi nished third on the team in both goals (19) and points (23). Sophomore Emily Reichard, along with freshmen Kimberly Collins, Laura Jernegan and Chiara Speziale should also be key contributors up front for American.

The Midfi eldThe midfi eld will be a strength for American, as a number of key players from the 2009 season return to the lineup. The Eagles will be led by Makoid, who fi nished second on the team in both goals (25) and points (30) in 2009. The 2009 All-Patriot League Second Team selection recorded a team-high fi ve assists for American, while making a key impact on the defensive unit. She also fi nished the season with a team-high 32 draw controls. Senior Maeve Koch and junior Brit Ferguson played in all 16 games in 2009, and both should be key fi gures in the midfi eld for the Eagles this season. Additionally, sophomore Bernadette Maher scored 13 goals in 2009, while classmates Emma Larkin, Paige Lin and Emily Stankiewicz all played key minutes last season and should have important roles in 2010. Finally, the Eagles welcome a crop of new talent to the mix, including freshmen Emily Burton, Samantha Marshall and Eliza Morgan.

The DefenseThe defensive unit will be spearheaded by Romano, as she is the most veteran player returning on the unit for the Eagles. The 2009 All-Patriot League Second Team pick led the Eagles with 24 caused turnovers last season. Juniors Erin McDevitt and Maggie McEvoy, as well as sophomores Jordan Allen and Bayley McDonough, will compete for key roles in 2010. Additionally, the freshmen combination of Kelsey Beck and Laura Dawson will have the opportunity to earn playing time for the Eagles.

The GoalkeepersThe Eagles return both goalkeepers from the 2009 position. Senior Frankie Solomon and sophomore Kaska Komosinski each had moments to shine in 2009, as they both played crucial minutes between the pipes. Solomon played in all 16 games, including 14 starts, while Komosinski saw action in 10 contests.

2010 Season Outlook

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2010 RosterNo. Name Pos. Year Hometown/High School 13 Jordan Allen D So. Chester, N.J./West Morris Mendham 24 Kelsey Beck D/M Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio/Sycamore 16 Emily Burton M Fr. Catonsville, Md./Mount De Sales 1 Kimberly Collins A Fr. Princeton Junction, N.J./West Windsor Plainsboro North

26 Laura Dawson D Fr. Arnold, Md./Broadneck 8 Brit Ferguson M Jr. Wilton, Conn./Wilton 12 Laura Jernegan A Fr. Edgartown, Mass./Martha’s Vineyard 15 Maeve Koch M Sr. Philadelphia, Pa./Springside School 30 Kaska Komosinski GK So. Pittsburgh, Pa./Mt. Lebanon 6 Emma Larkin M So. Cockeysville, Md./Dulaney 7 Paige Lin M So. Palo Alto, Calif./Henry Gunn 21 Bernadette Maher M So. Richboro, Pa./Council Rock North 3 Amanda Makoid M Sr. Doylestown, Pa./Archbishop Wood 4 Samantha Marshall M Fr. Syracuse, N.Y./Westhill High School 9 Erin McDevitt D Jr. Drexel Hill, Pa./Archbishop John Carroll 11 Bayley McDonough D So. Westminster, Md./Westminster 25 Maggie McEvoy D Jr. Bel Air, Md./John Carroll School 14 Eliza Morgan M Fr. Nashville, Tenn./Ensworth 10 Emily Reichard A So. West Chester, Pa./Unionville 2 Alyssa Romano D Sr. Baldwin, N.Y./Baldwin 18 Lisa Schaaf A Sr. Collegeville, Pa./Perkiomen Valley 19 Lauren Schoenberger A So. Penfi eld, N.Y./Penfi eld 33 Frankie Solomon GK Sr. Carlsbad, Calif./La Costa Canyon 23 Chiara Speziale A Fr. West Islip, N.Y./West Islip 22 Emily Stankiewicz M So. Longmeadow, Mass./Longmeadow

Position Breakdown

Attack.................. Collins, Jernegan, Reichard .....................Schaaf, Schoenberger, SpezialeMidfi eld ........... Beck, Burton, Ferguson, Koch ............................. Larkin, Lin, Maher, Makoid, ........................Marshall, Morgan, StankiewiczDefense.......... Allen, Beck, Dawson, McDevitt .......................McDonough, McEvoy, RomanoGoaltender....................Komosinski, Solomon Class Breakdown

Seniors (‘10) ..............................Koch, Makoid ............................. Romano, Schaaf, SolomonJuniors (‘11) ..... Ferguson, McDevitt, McEvoySophomores (‘12) .............Allen, Komosinski, ...................... Larkin, Lin, Maher, McDonough .............Reichard, Schoenberger, Stankiewicz Freshman (‘13) ........... Beck, Burton, Collins ...........................Dawson, Jernegan, Marshall ............................................ Morgan, Speziale

Geography Breakdown

Calfornia .................................... Lin, SolomonConnecticut ..................................... FergusonMaryland ....................Burton, Dawson, Larkin ...................................... McDonough, McEvoyMassachusetts ........... Jernegan, Stankiewicz New Jersey .................................Allen, CollinsNew York ........................... Marshall, Romano .................................. Schoenberger, SpezialeOhio ........................................................ BeckPennsylvania......................Koch, Komosinski .................................Maher, Makoid, McDevitt .............................................Reichard, SchaafTennessee .......................................... Morgan



2009: Played in all 16 games, including six starts ... recorded two assists versus George Washington (2/25) and Davidson (4/12) ... caused six turnovers... picked up nine ground balls... registered nine draw controls … named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

2008: Played in 16 games as a sophomore ... scored two goals on the season, including one in the win against Colgate (4/19) to clinch the Regular Season PL Title ... picked up seven ground balls ... capitalized on four draw control ... tallied one

caused turnover on the season ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

2007: Saw time in fi ve games as a freshman, transitioning from goalkeeper to fi eld player ... college debut came against UMBC (4/4) ... scored her fi rst goal as an Eagle against Longwood

(4/18), ending her rookie season with one point ... recorded one

caused turnover on the season against Drexel (4/24).

High School: Earned All-League honors junior and senior year ... awarded team MVP in 2005-2006 season ... named Most-Improved Player as a freshman ... four-year varsity soccer and basketball player, captained both teams as a senior

... earned Most Improved Player for basketball in 2004-2005 for her efforts ... president of Girls for Change ... editor of high

school yearbook ... member of the Athletic Association ... participated in Players (acting group).

Personal: Daughter of Peggy Grady and Gerry Koch ... has two brothers, Colin and Rory, and a sister, Maggie, who played lacrosse at Georgetown University ... majoring in theatre.

- Ideal future job: Being a mime- Favorite class: Stage combat- Favorite D.C. monument: World War II at night- Hidden talent: Writing backwards

maeve KOCH, #15Senior • Midfi eld

Philadelphia, Pa..Springside SchoolMajor: Theatre

amanda MAKOID, #3Senior • Midfi eld

Doylestown, Pa.Archbishop WoodMajor: Business Admin.

2009: Earned All-Patriot League Second Team honors … named a 2010 tri-captain... played and started in all 16 games... fi nished second on team with 30 points (25 goals and fi ve assists)... scored four goals at George Mason (3/25) … had two three-goal outings against George Washington (2/25) and Lafayette (3/28) … registered fi ve other two-goal games ... had game-winning goal against Davidson (4/12)... picked up 25 ground balls, including season-high fi ve against Holy Cross (4/18) ... tallied fi ve draw controls at Drexel (2/18) on her way to 32 for the season ... caused 14 turnovers ... led team in draw controls, shots, shots on goal, free position goals, and game winning goals.

2008: Named a tri-captain for 2009 ... played in 17 games, starting 14 ... tied for fi fth on the team with 25 points on 15 goals and 10 assists ... scored two goals in fi ve games including the PL semifi nal game against Navy (4/25) ... scooped up 27 ground balls ... recorded 17 draw controls and caused 17 turnovers on the season ... scored a career-high (2 g, 3 a) fi ve points against Navy in the PL Semifi nal (4/28) ... had career-best fi ve ground balls twice.

2007: Played in all 18 games in her rookie season, starting 12 ... registered seven points, coming off fi ve goals and two assists ... picked up 30 groundballs ... recorded 14 draw controls ... tallied 18 caused turnovers.

High School: Earned All-Catholic honors for four-consecutive seasons ... all-time leading point scorer ... captained the squad senior season ... also participated in basketball, earned All-Catholic honors for her effort ... named Philadelphia Catholic League Scholar Athlete for basketball in 2005-2006 season ... captain of the team ... member of the National Honor Society and honor roll.

Personal: Daughter of Cathy and Joe Makoid ... father played football at Villanova ... has one brother, Joe, who plays football at Villanova ... majoring in business administration with a minor in justice.

- Career goal: To become a partner at a law fi rm- Hidden talents: Knitting, foul shooting, singing

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alyssa ROMANO, #2Senior • Defense

Baldwin, N.Y.BaldwinMajor: Communications

2009: An All-Patriot League Second Team selection … named a tri-captain for the 2010 season ... played and started in 15 games … picked up 20 ground balls, including a season-high three on fi ve different occasions ... recorded fi ve draw controls... registered a season-high four caused turnovers against Virginia Tech (4/4) on her way to 24 for the season … named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll … recorded a team-leading 24 caused turnovers on the season.

2008: Continued to make an impact in her second season, starting and playing in all 18 games ... a solid player on the defense ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll ... scooped up 23 ground balls on the season, tied for sixth on the team for the season ... recorded eight draw controls and 14 caused turnovers ... had a career-high four caused turnovers in season-opener at Davidson (2/22) ... Picked up career-high ground balls against Colgate (4/19).

2007: Contributed immediately, playing and starting all 18 games ... recorded 19 groundballs, two draw controls and 11 caused turnovers.

High School: Earned all-conference in 2005 and 2006 ... member of the NYS National Tournament Team in 2004 and 2005 ... member of the 2005 Long Island Empire Team ... awarded the Defensive Most Valuable Player ... captained varsity lacrosse and fi eld hockey in her senior year ... earned Unsung Hero Award in lacrosse (2003) and fi eld hockey (2005) ... four-year varsity fi eld hockey player, named All-Conference in 2006 for her efforts ... member of the National Honor Society ... President of the Girl’s Athletic Association.

Personal: Daughter of Celeste and John Romano ... father coached football at Iowa and Illinois ... majoring in communications with a minor in marketing.

- Ideal future job: Working as a sports public relations rep.- Totally addicted to: Iced Chai tea lattes from Davenport - Favorite sports teams: New York Yankees and Giants- Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans

lisa SCHAAF, #18Senior • Attack

Collegeville, Pa.Perkiomen Valley Major: Stats & Biology

2009: Named a 2010 tri-captain … did not compete in 2009 due to injury ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

2008: Named a 2009 tri-captain ... played in 14 games, starting one ... made fi rst career start vs. George Mason (3/26) ... scored eight goals, including a two-goal game against Lafayette (3/22) ... tallied four assists ... registered 12 points on the season ... picked up four ground balls ... grabbed fi ve draw controls and caused four turnovers ... tallied a career-high three points at Bucknell (3/8) and vs. Colgate (4/19).

2007: Played in 12 games in her rookie season ... scored her fi rst collegiate goal in the win over Central Connecticut (3/13) ... recorded her fi rst assist against Fairfi eld (3/15) ... wrapped up her inaugural season with three points, coming off two goals and one assist ... picked up one groundball against LeMoyne (3/18) ... won a draw control against Fairfi eld (3/15) and recorded one caused turnover in win over Bucknell (4/14).

High School: Named Most Valuable Defender for two consecutive seasons (2005, 2006) ... Most Valuable Midfi elder in 2004 ... Most Improved Player as a freshman (2003) ... earned First Team All-Area and First Team PAC 10 in 2006 season ... awarded Honorable Mention All-Area in 2005 ... recipient of the Coaches Award for fi eld hockey ... participated in fi eld hockey and basketball, captained all three teams in her senior season ... member of the National Honor Society ... secretary of the Class of 2006 ... Perkiomen Valley School Loyalty and Spirit Award.

Personal: Daughter of Roseann and David Schaaf ... has two sisters, Dayna and Laura ... majoring in applied statistics and biology.

- Ideal future job: Pediatric surgeon- Favorite class: Genetics

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frankie SOLOMON, #33Senior • Goalkeeper

Carlsbad, Calif.La Costa CanyonMajor: Print Journalism

2009: Saw time in all 16 games, starting in 14 ... made 112 saves, recording a save percentage of 42.9% ... had season-high 14 saves at George Mason (3/25) ... also recorded double-digit saves at Columbia (3/10) and versus Bucknell (3/14) ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

2008: Saw time in fi ve games, totaling 70:11 of time ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll ... recorded eight saves on the season ... ranked third in the PL 2008 statistics in saves percentage with 47.1% for the season ... made season-high fi ve saves at Davidson (2/22).

2007: Saw action in two games as a freshman, UMBC(4/4) and Drexel(4/24) ... recorded a career-high seven saves against UMBC ... tallied nine saves on the season ... recorded two groundballs.

High School: Awarded 2006 All-CIF Honors ... earned Coach’s Award two consecutive seasons (2005, 2006) ... two-year member of the Union-Tribune All-Academic Team(2005, 2006) ... earned All-League First Team honors in her senior season (2006) ... president of the Thespian Drama Club ... secretary of the Comedy Sports Club ... participated in the Amnesty International Stand.

Personal: Daughter of Robin and David Solomon ... majoring in print journalism with a minor in theatre.

- Ideal future job: Foreign correspondent- Hidden talent: Beatboxing- Favorite movie: Bobby Fischer- Favorite restaurant: Amsterdam Falafel

brit FERGUSON, #8Junior • Midfi eld

Wilton, Conn.WiltonMajor: Business Admin.

2009: Played and started in all 16 games ...fi nished with 13 points on nine goals and four assists ... had three two-goal games against George Washington (2/25), Lafayette (3/28) and UMBC (4/8) also had two assists in George Washington game for career-high four point outing ... picked up 26 ground balls and tallied 22 draw controls, good for second on the team in both categories ... recorded 18 caused turnovers.

2008: Contributed immediately as an Eagle, playing in all 18 games and starting six ... eighth on the team in points with 10 goals and three assists for the season ... scored two goals in four games including three-consecutive games against Lafayette (3/22), Navy (4/1) and Richmond (4/9) ... scooped up 23 ground balls on the season ... grabbed 20 draw controls ... tallied nine caused turnovers ... had a career-best three caused turnovers against Colgate (4/19).

High School: Four-year member of the varsity lacrosse team ... was an Honorable Mention All-America selection in 2007 ... also earned First Team All-State and First Team All-County in her senior season ... earned Honorable Mention All-County as a junior ... captain of both the lacrosse and fi eld hockey team ... two-year member of the varsity basketball squad ... earned the Dan Shield Award (Freshman Scholar-Athlete of the Year) ... was also a member of the high school honor roll ... participated in Model UN.

Personal: Daughter of Gene and Ann, father played basketball at Manhattan College ... has one brother, Colin ... majoring in business administation with a concentration in marketing... minoring in communications.

- Ideal future job: Working at an advertising/marketing fi rm- One thing people don’t know about me: I want to be on Broadway

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erin McDEVITT, #9Junior • Defense

Drexel Hill, Pa.Archbishop John CarrollMajor: Public Communications

2009: Played in 12 games, including a start at George Mason (3/25) ...picked up nine ground balls, including a season-high fi ve at George Mason ...had a career-high of fi ve ground balls against George Mason (3/25)... caused two turnovers.

2008: Saw action in three games in rookie season.

High School: Three-year member of the varsity lacrosse team ... earned Academic All-America status ... selected to the All-Catholic team ... was also a three-year member of the varsity fi eld hockey team, where she earned All-Main Line and the Coach’s Award ... captain of the fi eld hockey team ... was also a one-year member of the varsity basketball and track teams ... four-year member of student council, secretary of the senior class ... was a four-year member of the student ambassadors ... also earned a place on the high school’s honor roll.

Personal: Daughter of Joe and Mary Jane ... has four siblings, Joe, Caitlin, Megan and Ryan ... Joe Jr. played lacrosse at University of Scranton ... majoring in public communications.

- Favorite sports teams: Eagles, Celtics, and Phillies- Can’t live without: Friends and family- Favorite sports movie: The Replacements- Favorite class: Religion

maggie McEVOY, #25Junior • Defense

Bel AIr, Md.John Carroll SchoolMajor: Business Admin.

2009: Played in four games ... recorded one ground ball and one turnover against Lehigh (3/21).

2008: Saw action in one game in rookie season ... scooped up one ground ball at Stony Brook (3/26).

High School: Four-year member of the varsity lacrosse team ... also played soccer for two seasons (2003, 2004) ... was a member of the Spanish National Honor Society ... also participated in the spirit club ... member of the honor roll.

Personal: Daughter of Rick and Shelley ... has two siblings, Trevor and Owen ... majoring in business administration with a concentration in marketing.

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jordan ALLEN #13Sophomore • Defense

Chester, N.J.West Morris MendhamMajor: Health Promotion

2009: Saw action in four games as a freshman...registered one shot against Drexel (2/18) … recorded one caused turnover against Holy Cross (4/18).

High School: Two-year member of the varsity lacrosse team ... also played fi eld hockey and was a member of the swim team ... earned First Team All-Area and First Team All-Conference as a senior (2008) ... earned First Team Iron Hills Division (2008) ... team ranked in the top-25 in the country and was second in the state of New Jersey ... member of Best Buddies.

Personal: Daughter of Gerry and Sharon ... has one brother, Aaron ... majoring in health promotion.

- Ideal future job: Industrial Engineer- Favorite class: Psychology of Education- I can’t live without: Coffee- I’m totally addicted to: Wild Berry Skittles

kaska KOMOSINSKI #30

Sophomore • Goalkeeper

Pittsburgh, Pa.Mt. LebanonMajor: International Business

2009: Saw time in 10 games in her rookie season, starting two ... recorded win against Davidson (4/12) … had a save percentage of 41.9%... picked up eight ground balls ... registered a season-high fi ve saves on four different occasions.

High School: Two-year member of the varsity lacrosse team ... also played golf and fi eld hockey ... named MSLA tournament MVP (2008) and to the WPIAL All-Star team (2008) ... earned All-America Honorable Mention (2008) ... named to the MSLA second team (2007) ... on the honor roll all four years ... president of the Big Sister Club ... member of Best Buddies and Student Council.

Personal: Daughter of James Komosinski and Heather Cannon ... has one sister, Stacia ... majoring in international business.

- Ideal future job: Marketing executive for a big retailer- Favorite class: Art- I’m totally addicted to: Facebook- Favorite sports teams: Steelers and Penguins

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emma LARKIN #6Sophomore • Midfi elder

Cockeysville, Md.DulaneyMajor: Economics

2009: Played and started in six games... recorded two goals, one against Ohio State (2/13) and the other against Old Dominion (2/28) … picked up 14 ground balls, including a season-high four against Old Dominion... registered six draw controls... had 11 caused turnovers... season cut short due to injury.

H i g h School: Two-year m e m b e r of the varsity lacrosse team ... also ran cross country and indoor track for four years ... named cross country captain (2006, 2007) and indoor track captain (2006-2008) ... ran outdoor track for one year ... earned fi rst team All-Baltimore County and Second Team Towson Town Times as a senior (2008) ... awarded the Unsung Hero Award (2008) ... named Most Outstanding Senior Female Athlete (2008) ... in cross country, earned First Team All-Metro (2007), Second Team All-Metro (2005, 2006), First Team All-Baltimore County (2004, 2005, 2007), named MVP (2007) ... for indoor track named Second Team All-Metro (2004, 2007), First Team All-Baltimore County (2004, 2007) and team MVP (2004, 2007) ... member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Daughter of John and Donna ... has one brother, Patrick ... mother Donna played lacrosse at Dickinson College ... majoring in economics.

- Favorite class: Calculus- Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans- Most memorable AU moment: Inauguration- I can’t live without: My cell phone

paige LIN #7Sophomore • Midfi eld

Palo Alto, Calif.Henry GunnMajor: Biology

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2009: Played in all 16 games of freshman season, starting in eight ...... sixth on team with 16 points (13 goals and three assists)... second on team with fi ve free position goals … scored three goals against Virginia Tech (4/4) and Richmond (4/15) … also had a pair of goals versus Lafayette (3/28) and UMBC (4/8) … picked up 19 ground balls, including a season-high four at Lehigh (3/21) ... registered seven draw controls ... caused six turnovers … named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

H i g h School: Four-year member of the varsity lacrosse team and captain senior year...played fi eld hockey all four years...earned First Team All-League in lacrosse two-consecutive years (2007,2008)...named to the Bucks County Courier Times Golden Team two years (2007,2008)...earned All-Galaxy Second Team (2007)...captain of the fi eld hockey team...named All-State First Team for fi eld hockey as a senior (2007)...member of the National Honor Society, Science and Spanish National Honor Societies...also managed the swim team and snowboard club.

Personal: Daughter of Bill and Veronica...father rowed crew at Villanova...has two sisters, Madeline and Natalie...major is undecided.

- Ideal future job: Lacrosse coach- Favorite class: Psychology- Most memorable AU moment: First collegiate goal- Favorite D.C. monument: White House

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bernadette MAHER #21Sophomore • Midfi eld

Richboro, Pa.Council Rock NorthMajor: Undecided

emily REICHARD #10Sophomore • Attack

West Chester, Pa.UnionvilleMajor: Undecided

2009: Played in three games ... recorded one goal against Holy Cross (4/18) ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

High School: Two-year varsity letter winner in lacrosse, named captain her senior year ... also played soccer ... helped lead team to a second place fi nish in the national tournament.

Personal: Daughters of Kirk and Sara ... has one younger brother, Alexander and one younger sister, Samantha ... major is undecided.

- Ideal future job: Entertainment lawyer- Favorite class: Spanish- Favorite sports teams: Flyers, Phillies

bayley McDONOUGH #11

Sophomore • Defense

Westminster, Md.WestminsterMajor: Health Promotion

2009: Appeared in four games as a freshman ... recorded one ground ball against Davidson (4/12) ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

High School: Two-year member of the varsity lacrosse team ... also played fi eld hockey all four years ... lacrosse team played in the conference semi-fi nal game two years in a row ... president of the National Honor Society ... graduated in top-fi ve percent of the class ... named to the honor roll all four years.

Personal: Daughter of Jeff and Katie ... has fi ve siblings, brothers Andrew, David, Jeffrey, and Nick, sister Shannon ... majoring in health promotion.

- Favorite class: Critical Approach to Cinema- I’m totally Addicted to: Friends TV Show- Favorite sports team: Baltimore Ravens- Favorite DC monument: Lincoln Memorial



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2009: Played in all 16 games, including eight starts ... recorded one goal and two assists, 12 ground balls, 15 draw controls, 15 caused turnovers ... goal came in victory over George Washington (2/25) ... picked up assists in contests versus George Mason (3/25) and Holy Cross (4/18).

High School: Four-year varsity letter winner in lacrosse and captain her senior year (2008), three-year varsity letter winner in basketball and captain her senior year (2008) ... earned All-America status as a senior ... named two-time First Team All-Western Massachusetts selection.

Personal: Daughter of John Stankiewicz and Maria Brugnoli ... has one older brother Alex who attends Boston University ... major is undecided.

- Ideal future job: Airplane pilot- Favorite class: Psychology

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lauren SCHOENBERGER #19

Sophomore • Attack

Penfi eld, N.Y.Penfi eldMajor: Psychology

2009: Named a 2010 associate captain ... contributed immediately as an Eagle, playing in all 16 games and starting seven... third on team with 23 points... scored 19 goals and had four assists... recorded six ground balls, six draw controls and three c a u s e d turnovers ... scored a career-high four goals on fi ve shots v e r s u s Virginia Tech (4/4) ... had a three-goal game along with an assist at Lehigh (3/21) ... also recorded four two-goal games ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

High School: Played varsity lacrosse, and was named captain junior and senior years ... also played soccer and basketball for one year each ... ran cross country and indoor track for two years (2006, 2007) ... was leading scorer for lacrosse with 53 goals (2008) ... named lacrosse team MVP as a senior (2008) ... earned Academic All-America two-consecutive years (2007, 2008) and scholar-athlete four-consecutive years (2004-2008) ... named fi rst team all-county (2006-2008) and second team all-county (2005) ... earned Offensive Player Of The Year (2007) ... was named to the honor roll every quarter of high school ... awarded New York State Regents Scholarship for Academic Excellence, earned the Penfi eld Scholarship Award, Penfi eld Chemistry Award and Chemistry Achievement Award from the American Chemical Society ... awarded the Presidential Scholarship from American University ... member of the school newspaper and National Honor Society.

Personal: Daughter of Mick and Maureen ... has one sister, Melissa, who played lacrosse at the University of Rochester ... majoring in psychology.

- Favorite class: Human Geography- Favorite sports team: New York Giants- I can’t live without: Peanut butter

emily STANKIEWICZ #22

Sophomore • Midfi eld

Longmeadow, Mass.LongmeadowMajor: Undecided


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High School: Played varsity lacrosse, and was named captain junior and senior

kelsey BECK #24Freshman • Defense/Midfi eld

Cincinnati, OhioSycamoreMajor: Business Admin & SIS

High School: Played four years of high school lacrosse ... helped team win two state championships ... was team captain senior year...named Sportswoman of the Year by the Cincinnati Enquirer ... earned Academic All-American honor for two years...won Honorable Mention for All-American Lacrosse.

Personal: Daughter of Nanette and Greg Beck...has two siblings, Hannah and Ethan ... father Greg competed in baseball at Northwestern...plans on majoring in business administration and in the School of International Studies.

- Ideal future job: Working for Smithsonian or FBI- Hidden talent: Playing violin and viola- Favorite D.C. monument: Korean War Memorial



emily BURTON #16Freshman • Midfi eld

Catonsville, Md.Mount De SalesMajor: Psychology

High School: Played four years of lacrosse at Mount de Sales Academy...was team captain senior year...earned MVP awards in volleyball and indoor track...competed fi ve years with Skywalkers club team...member of National Honor Society

Personal: Daughter of Jane and Ty Burton... has two siblings, Katie and Tylor ... majoring in psychology.

- Favorite class : Psychology- Hidden talents : Air hockey, badminton, golf- Favorite sports teams: Ravens and Orioles- Can’t live without: Toothbrush

kimberly COLLINS #1Freshman • Midfi eld

Princeton Junction, N.J.West Windsor-Plainsboro North

Major: Business Admin.

High School: Played four years of lacrosse at West Windsor Plainsboro High School North...captained team senior year...led team to second round in State Tournament three consecutive years...broke all high school records for lacrosse... named Team MVP junior and senior year...notched 193 career goals, 47 career assist, and 272 ground balls...played two years of club lacrosse...also competed in soccer and indoor track...participated in French National Honor Society.

Personal: Daughter of Susan and Steven Collins... has two brothers, Shawn and Corey ... majoring in business administration with a concentration in marketing.

- Favorite class: Economics- Favorite sports team: New York Yankees- I can’t live without: Cell phone- Favorite sports movie: The Little Giants

laura DAWSON #26Freshman • Defense

Arnold, Md.BroadneckMajor: Undecided

High School: Completed four years of lacrosse at Broadneck High School...captained both soccer and lacrosse teams...senior year team was Arundel County Champions and District 5 Champions...earned 1st Team Coach’s All County award, President’s Education award, and 2nd Team Capital Gazette All-County award...was Motion Scholar Athlete...participated in National Honor Society.

Personal: Daughter of Effi e and Frank Dawson ... had two siblings, Wrightson and Alli ... major is undecided.

- Favorite class: Calculus- Favorite video game: Mario Kart- Favorite sports teams: Eagles and Phillies- Three song/bands playing on my iPod: Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Lil’ Wayne

laura JERNEGAN #12Freshman • Attack

Edgartown, Mass.Martha’s VineyardMajor: Int’l Economics

High School: Played four years of lacrosse at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School...was team captain senior year...team placed fi rst in Maritime League in 2008 and 2009... high scorer sophomore, junior and senior year...received league MVP and Most Valuable Attack Player junior season...was named to Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team junior year...played two years of club lacrosse with Mass Elite...also competed in cross country and ice hockey.

Personal: Daughter of Deborah and Clifford Jernegan... uncle Jack Knox played four years of ice hockey and baseball at the University of New Hampshire ...has two siblings, Alex and Ella ...majoring in international economics.

- Favorite sports teams: Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics, and Patriots- I’m totally addicted to: Music- Three people I’d like to have dinner with: Jacoby Ellsbury, Ben Affl eck, Kate Hudson



samantha MARSHALL #4

Freshman • Midfi eld

Syracuse, N.Y.WesthillMajor: Communications

High School: Competed in three years of varsity lacrosse at Westhill High School... was captain senior year...team was fi rst in league in 2009... named to First Team All-League 2008-09... recieved Tri-Athlete Award for soccer, basketball and lacrosse... played two years of club lacrosse with Star Riders... also competed in varsity basketball and soccer...member of National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, and was Secretary of Spanish Club.

Personal: Daughter of Andrea Venuti...has one brother, Michael ... cousin Allie Venuti plays lacrosse at La Salle Col-lege... plans on majoring in communications.

- Ideal future job: Sports broadcaster- Favorite class: English- Favorite board game: Twister- If I could have one superpower: Flying

eliza MORGAN #14Freshman • Midfi eld

Nashville, Tenn.EnsworthMajor: Business Admin.

High School: Four-year starter in lacrosse and soccer at Ensworth High School ... two-time First Team All-American (2008 and 2009) ... 2007 and 2008 First Team All-State ... two-time Academic All-American (‘08,’09) ... led her team to victory in the 2009 Tennessee State Championship, the fi rst lacrosse state title in school history ... played three years of club lacrosse for XTEAM and two years for TNLax.

Personal: Daughter of Walter and Anne Morgan ... has a brother, Charlie, and a sister, Katherine ... father played golf at Princeton ... cousin Thomas Zimmerman played lacrosse at Navy ... plans to major in business administration.

- Ideal future Job: Teacher- Favorite board game: Monopoly- I’m totally addicted to: Mexican food- Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans

chiara SPEZIALE #23Freshman • Attack

West Islip, N.Y.West IslipMajor: Communications

High School: Competed in four years of lacrosse at West Islip High School... part of the fi rst West Islip Girl’s Lacrosse team to make County Championships in school history... league champions in 2008... senior year tallied 50 goals and 22 assists... in 2009 playoffs scored six goals and had two assists...recieved All-County awards in 2008-09... captain for volleyball and lacrosse senior year... played club lacrosse with Long Island Express 2007-08 and the Long Island Yellow Jackets 2005-06... also competed in volleyball for four years.

Personal: Daughter of Linda and Richard Speziale... has two siblings, Derek and Deanna ... plans on majoring in communications.

- Ideal future job: Sports reporter- I’m totally addicted to: M&M’s- Favorite sports team: New York Giants- Favorite D.C. monument: Lincoln Memorial

Class of 2013



Team Single Game RecordsGoals ...................... 21 vs. Duquesne, 3/6/97Assists ....................12 vs. Lafayette, 3/22/08Goals allowed .........25, vs. Loyola, 5/1/02Margin of victory ....17, vs. Duquesne, 3/6/97Margin of defeat ....22, vs. Old Dominion, 4/15/95

Individual Single Game RecordsGoals ....... 8, Eleni Vagelatos vs. Davidson,4/10/96

Assists ... 4, S. Keats-Bjorksen vs. Longwood, 4/1/95.................4, Shannon Davis vs. Columbia, 3/15/97.................4, Brooke Morgan vs. Duquesne, 4/8/98.................4, Lindsay Cartin vs. Lehigh, 4/20/02.................4, Lindsay Cartin vs. Monmouth, 4/10/04.................4, Jackie Lane vs. Towson 3/4/2008

Points....... 8, Eleni Vagelatos vs. Davidson, 4/10/96................. 8, Eleni Vagelatos vs. Columbia, 3/15/97................. 8, Brooke Morgan vs. Va. Tech, 4/18/99................. 8, Nadia Harmsen vs. Lehigh, 4/26/03 ................. 8, Sarah Milewski vs. Holy Cross, 4/30/05

Team Season RecordsMost Wins .....................................................11 (2003)Most Conference Wins ..............5 (2003, ‘04, ‘05, ‘06)Most Losses .................................................14 (1996)Most Goals .................................................228 (2003)Most Goals Per Game ...............................12.0 (2003)Most Goals Allowed ....................................238 (2000)Most Assists..................................................97 (2003)Most Shutouts.................................................1 (1992)Fewest Goals Scored ...................................41 (1992)Fewest Goals Allowed ................................128 (1992)Lowest Goals Allowed Average .................9.30 (2004)

Single-Season Point LeadersMost goals ...............................53, Eleni Vagelatos (1997) Most assists .............................22, Brooke Morgan (1998)Most points ...................................62, Gina Riitano (2003)Most GB ..................................94, Nicole McCarthy (2002)Most CT ...................................55, Nicole McCarthy (2002)Most DC ........................................51, Gina Riitano (2003)Most goals-Freshman ............... 45, Brooke Morgan (1997)Most assists-Freshman ... 14, Sybil Keats-Bjorksen (1995)Most points-Freshman ..............57, Brooke Morgan (1997)

Goaltending Record LeadersGames played ...................... 19, Kathleen Finnegan (2003)Games started ...................... 19, Kathleen Finnegan (2003)Minutes played ................. 1084, Kathleen Finnegan (2003)Saves............................................... 224, Vicki Miller (2000)Shutouts ................................... 1, Rachel Schwolow (1992)

Single-Season Assist LeadersSybil Keats-Bjorksen ...............................................4 (1995)Shannon Davis ........................................................4 (1997)Brooke Morgan ........................................................4 (1998)Lindsay Cartin .........................................................4 (2002)Lindsay Cartin .........................................................4 (2004)Jackie Lane .............................................................4 (2008)

All-Time Records

Eleni Vagelatos ‘99

Brooke Morgan ‘00



All-Time Career Point LeadersEleni Vagelatos ..................................... 179 (1996-99)Jackie Lane .......................................... 173 (2005-08)Brooke Morgan ..................................... 168 (1997-99)Moriah Linnell ....................................... 147 (2003-06)Ashley Flanigan ................................... 151 (1998-01)

Career Goal LeadersEleni Vagelatos ...............................................160 (1996-99)Jackie Lane ....................................................124 (2005-08)Rebecca Copeland .........................................119 (2002-05)Brooke Morgan ...............................................114 (1997-99)Moriah Linnell .................................................108 (2003-06)

Career Assists LeadersLauren Aksinoff .................................................58 (2005-08)Brook Morgan ...................................................54 (1997-99)Ashley Flanigan ................................................51 (1998-01)Jackie Lane ......................................................49 (2005-08)Moriah Linnell ...................................................39 (2003-06)

Goalkeeping (min. 2 Seasons)Saves................................ 743, Christina Jermyn (1996-99)

Goals Against Avg..........9.30, Sarah Mackintosh (2003-06)

Series RecordOpponent Record Last AU Win Binghamton 0-1Bucknell 10-5 2008 UC Berkley 0-1 Catholic 1-0 1993Central Conn. 1-0 2007 Colgate 4-7 2008Columbia 1-1 1997 Davidson 7-2 2008UC Davis 1-0 2006 Delaware 0-3 Denver 4-1 2002 Drexel 0-5Duquesne 2-1 1998Fairfield 2-0 2007 George Mason 2-14 1999 Georgetown 0-3GW 1-1 2009 Goucher 0-1 Hofstra 1-0 1993 Holy Cross 4-6 2008 James Madison 0-14 Johns Hopkins 1-7 1999 Lafayette 5-4 2009La Salle 3-0 2006 Lehigh 8-3 2008Lemoyne 1-0 2007 Limestone 1-0 1997 Longwood 5-1 2008Loyola 0-15UMBC 2-10 2003Monmouth 3-3 2004Mount St. Mary’s 7-2 2004Navy 1-2 2008Northwestern 0-1Ohio State 1-2 1998Old Dominion 1-17 2008Pennsylvania 0-2Randolph-Macon 0-1Richmond 2-15 2001Rutgers 0-3St. Joseph’s 6-1 2005St. Mary’s 3-2 1994Towson 2-8 2008Vanderbilt 1-1 2003Villanova 5-0 2006Virginia 0-1 2003Virginia Tech 4-5 2008William & Mary 0-11

All-Time Records

Moriah Linnell ‘06



All-Time AwardsPatriot League Offensive Player of the YearJackie Lane .........................2007, 08Rebecca Copeland ....................2004

Patriot League Defensive Player of the YearBrittany Finnegan ......................2008Caitlin Bell .................................2007

Patriot League Goalkeeper of the YearKristine Vida ..............................2008

Patriot League Coach of the YearKatie Woods ..............................2008Maureen Dupack .......................2003

All-Patriot League First TeamCaitlin Bell .....................2006, 07, 08Lauren Aksionoff ..................2007, 08Jackie Lane .........................2007, 08Brittany Finnegan ......................2008Kristine Vida ..............................2008Moriah Linnell ......................2005, 06Rebecca Copeland ..............2004, 05Laura Barnes .............................2005Tara Michael ..............................2004Lynn Brandon ............................2004Robyn Mincher ....................2002, 03Gina Riitano ...............................2003Nicole McCarthy ........................2002

All-Patriot League Second TeamLeslie Fischer ............................2009Amanda Makoid ........................2009Alyssa Romano .........................2009Lauren Lane ..............................2008

Kristine Vida ..............................2007Caithlin Gorman ........................2007Brittany Finnegan ......................2007Kerri McGinty .............................2005Sarah Milewski ..........................2005Kathleen Finnegan ..............2003, 04Moriah Linnell ............................2004Nicole McCarthy ........................2004Laura Barnes .............................2004Nadia Harmsen ...................2002, 03Rebecca Copeland ....................2003Gina Riitano ...............................2002

Patriot League All-Tournament TeamBrittany Finnegan ......................2008Jackie Lane ...............................2008Tahra Johnson ...........................2008

All-CAA First TeamAshley Flanigan .........................2000Eleni Vagelatos ..........................1999Liz Goodrich ..............................1998

All-CAA Second Team Ashley Flanigan .........................2001Robyn Mincher ..........................2001Liz Goodrich ..............................1999Brooke Morgan ....................1997, 98Eleni Vagelatos ....................1997, 98Kelly Crossman ...................1994, 95Kristin Frieswyk .........................1993Nicole Barrett .............................1992Tracy North ................................1992Sarah Shapiro ...........................1992

CAA All-Tournament TeamAshley Flanigan .........................2000

CAA Coach of the YearMaureen Dupak .........................1999Amy Umbach .............................1997

Patriot League Academic Honor RollLaura Askinoff ....................2006, 07Laura Barnes ...........2003, 04, 05, 06Courtney Bennett .........2002, 03, 04Caitlin Bell .....................2006, 07, 08Lynn Brandon ......................2003, 04Lindsay Cartin ....................2002, 04Rebecca Copeland ..............2003, 04Jamie Crean ........................2002, 03Stephanie D’Andrea ..................2007Holly Deland ..............................2002Raina Edelstein .........................2003Brittany Finnegan ................2006, 07Kathleen Finnegan ........2003, 05, 06Hillary Flanagan ........................2002Allegra Formento .......................2008Caithlin Gorman ............2004, 06, 07Gine Ibello .....................2007, 08, 09Tahra Johnson ..............2006, 07, 08Maeve Koch ........................2008, 09Whitney Kovar .........2006, 07, 08, 09Erika Landskroener ...................2005Jackie Lane .........................2007, 08Lauren Lane ........................2006, 08Robin Levine .............................2007Paige Lin ...................................2009Moriah Linnell ..........2003, 04, 05, 06Sara Mackintosh ..................2003, 04Bernadette Maher ......................2009Nicole McCarthy ..................2003, 04Bailey McDonough ....................2009Kerri McGinty .......................2004, 05Tara Michael ..................2002, 03, 04Sarah Milewski ....................2004, 06Robyn Mincher ..........................2003Alex Pauley ...............................2005Anne Marie Person..............2006, 08Alyssa Romano .........................2008Laura Randisi ............................2002Emily Reichard ..........................2009Daneille Rhinehardt .............2006, 07Marissa Richter ...................2002, 03Alyssa Romano .........................2009Lisa Schaaf ..........................2007, 09Lauren Schoenberger ................2009Emily Sheehan ..............2002, 03, 04Frankie Solomon .................2008, 09Kira Sonberg ...........2006, 07, 08, 09Emily Stankiewicz ......................2009Kara Sullivan .............................2003Kathryn Tortorici ........................2009Kristen Vida .............2005, 06, 07, 08Katy Zaweski ............................2004

Caitlin Bell ‘08

Ashley Flanigan ‘01



Year Overall Record Conf. Record1992 1-10 0-5 (CAA) 1993 3-12 0-6 (CAA) 1994 2-13 0-7 (CAA)1995 3-11 0-7 (CAA)1996 0-14 0-6 (CAA)1997 8-8 1-5 (CAA)1998 5-10 0-6 (CAA)1999 9-7 1-5 (CAA)2000 4-12 0-6 (CAA)2001 6-9 1-5 (CAA)2002 * 10-8 5-1 (PL)2003 * ^ % 11-8 5-1 (PL) 2004 8-9 5-1 (PL)2005 6-11 4-2 (PL)2006 6-12 3-3 (PL)2007 9-9 3-2 (PL)2008 * 8-10 5-1 (PL)2009 3-13 1-5 (PL)

* Patriot League Regular Season Champions^ Patriot League Tournament Champions% NCAA Tournament Appearance

Program History

The American University women’s lacrosse team captured the 2003 Patriot League Championship with a 15-6 victory over Bucknell in the fi nals. Head Coach Maureen Dupcak was named PL Coach of the Year, while Robyn Mincher and Gina Riitano were All-Patriot League First Team selections. The Eagles faced No. 3 Virginia in the NCAA Tournament, which was the only NCAA appearance in program history.

The 2008 Eagles captured the Patriot League Regular Season Championship with a 5-1 conference record. Jackie Lane, Brittany Finnegan and Kristine Vida were named Patriot League Offensive, Defensive and Goal-keeper of the Year, respectively. Additionally, Head Coach Katie Woods was selected as the PL Coach of the Year.



Overall: 3-13 • Patriot League: 1-5 • Home: 2-7 • Away: 1-6 • Neutral: 0-0

2009 Results

Date Opponent Record W/L ScoreFeb. 13 OHIO STATE 0-1, 0-0 L 17-7 Feb. 18 at Drexel 0-2, 0-0 L 10-6Feb. 25 GEORGE WASH. 1-2, 0-0 W 12-6 Feb. 28 at Old Dominion 1-3, 0-0 L 8-7 Mar. 7 at Colgate * 1-4, 0-1 L 18-6Mar. 10 at Columbia 1-5, 0-1 L 9-6Mar. 14 BUCKNELL * 1-6, 0-2 L 6-4Mar. 21 at Lehigh * 1-7, 0-3 L 21-7Mar. 25 at George Mason 1-8, 0-3 L 18-8Mar. 28 at Lafayette * 2-8, 1-3 W 12-11Apr. 1 NAVY * 2-9, 1-4 L 8-6 Apr. 4 VIRGINIA TECH 2-10, 1-4 L 19-11Apr. 8 UMBC 2-11, 1-4 L 11-10Apr. 12 DAVIDSON 3-11, 1-4 W 9-5 Apr. 15 RICHMOND 3-12, 1-4 L 16-12Apr. 18 HOLY CROSS * 3-13, 1-5 L 16-12

CAPS denotes home game* indicated Patriot League opponent

Patriot League Overall W L Pct. W L Pct.1. Colgate * 5 1 .833 14 5 .7372. Lehigh 4 2 .667 11 6 .6473. Navy 4 2 .667 13 5 .722 4. Bucknell 4 2 .667 9 9 .500 5. Holy Cross 3 3 .500 5 11 .313 6. American 1 5 .167 3 13 .2317. Lafayette 0 6 .000 2 15 .118

* Patriot League Tournament Champion

2009 Patriot League Standings



2009 Statistics

Overall Statistics ## Name GP GS G A Pts Sh Shot% SOG SOG% GW UP DN FPG FPS GB DC T/O CT Faceoff Pct Pen Min Fouls5 Fischer, Leslie 16 16 27 4 31 57 .474 49 .860 0 0 1 3 9 11 11 31 9 1-2 .500 0 0.0 513 Makoid, Amanda 16 16 25 5 30 62 .403 50 .806 1 0 0 10 18 25 32 25 14 60-140 .429 0 0.0 4819 Schoenberger, Lauren 16 7 19 4 23 37 .514 29 .784 0 1 0 4 6 6 6 19 3 17-49 .347 0 0.0 316 Sonberg, Kira 16 16 19 1 20 44 .432 30 .682 1 1 0 2 7 6 11 18 3 0-3 .000 0 0.0 921 Maher, Bernadette 16 8 13 3 16 31 .419 20 .645 0 0 0 5 10 19 7 26 6 0-0 .000 0 0.0 1714 Ibello, Gina 16 9 12 5 17 30 .400 27 .900 0 0 0 3 8 2 0 31 2 0-0 .000 0 0.0 68 Ferguson, Brit 16 16 9 4 13 36 .250 22 .611 0 0 0 2 12 26 22 27 18 3-4 .750 0 0.0 3923 Person, Anne Marie 16 16 5 6 11 22 .227 12 .545 1 0 0 1 3 11 4 25 1 0-0 .000 0 0.0 176 Larkin, Emma 6 6 2 0 2 8 .250 4 .500 0 0 0 0 1 14 6 14 11 0-1 .000 0 0.0 87 Lin, Paige 16 12 2 0 2 3 .667 3 1.000 0 0 0 1 2 7 5 10 4 0-0 .000 0 0.0 1110 Reichard, Emily 3 0 1 0 1 1 1.000 1 1.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0-0 .000 0 0.0 122 Stankiewicz, Emily 16 8 1 2 3 10 .100 4 .400 0 0 1 1 4 12 15 17 15 0-0 .000 0 0.0 1211 McDonough, Bayley 4 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0-0 .000 0 0.0 220 Kirby, Meghan 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 .000 0 0.0 117 Thompson, Alice 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0-0 .000 0 0.0 025 McEvoy, Maggie 4 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0-0 .000 0 0.0 130 Komosinski, Kaska 10 2 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 8 1 1 0 0-0 .000 0 0.0 013 Allen, Jordan 4 0 0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0-0 .000 0 0.0 033 Solomon, Frankie 16 14 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 23 0 6 4 0-0 .000 0 0.0 027 Tortorici, Kathryn 11 10 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 7 3 0-0 .000 0 0.0 1524 Kovar, Whitney 15 14 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 28 4 12 22 0-0 .000 0 0.0 3215 Koch, Maeve 16 6 0 2 2 4 .000 2 .500 0 0 0 0 1 9 9 23 6 0-0 .000 0 0.0 209 McDevitt, Erin 12 1 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 5 2 0-0 .000 0 0.0 72 Romano, Alyssa 15 15 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 20 5 17 24 0-0 .000 0 0.0 44 Total............... 16 135 36 171 346 .390 254 .734 3 2 2 32 81 248 138 320 151 81-199 .407 0 0.0 348 Opponents........... 16 199 71 270 474 .420 347 .732 13 6 3 28 71 312 183 310 169 118-199 .593 0 0.0 364

GOAL AVERAGE SAVES RECORD Shots ## Name GP GS Minutes GA GAAvg Saves Pct W L T Faced33 Solomon, Frankie 16 14 745:47 149 11.99 112 .429 2 10 0 35530 Komosinski, Kaska 10 2 213:11 50 14.07 36 .419 1 2 0 119 Total............... 16 958:58 199 12.45 148 .427 3 12 0 474 Opponents........... 16 958:58 135 8.45 119 .469 12 3 0 346

GOALS BY PERIOD 1st 2nd TotalAMERICAN 70 65 135Opponents 97 102 199

SHOTS BY PERIOD 1st 2nd TotalAMERICAN 168 178 346Opponents 237 237 474

SHOTS ON GOAL BY PRD 1st 2nd TotalAMERICAN 129 125 254Opponents 175 172 347

SAVES BY PERIOD 1st 2nd TotalAMERICAN 78 70 148Opponents 59 60 119

ATTENDANCE SUMMARY AU OPPTotal 2777 1174Dates/Avg Per Date 9/309 7/168

GP = Games PlayedGS = Games StartedG = GoalsA = AssistsPts = PointsSh = ShotsShot % = Shots/AttemptsSOG = Shots on GoalSOG% = Shots on Goal/AttemptsGW = Game-Winning GoalsUP = Goals While Man-UpDN = Goals While Man-DownFPG = Free-Position GoalsGB = Ground BallsDC = Draw ControlsT/O = TurnoversCT = Caused TurnoversFaceoff = Faceoffs Won-LostPct. = Faceoff PercentagePen = PenaltiesMin = Penalty Minutes

Dr. Neil KerwinPresident,American University

President Kerwin particpates in the President Kerwin particpates in the net cutting ceremony following the net cutting ceremony following the men’s basketball team’s 2008 Patriot men’s basketball team’s 2008 Patriot League ChampionshipLeague Championship

Cornelius Kerwin was named president in the 2007-08 academic year after serving as acting and interim president since August 24, 2005. Dr. Kerwin is a longstanding member of the AU community. He earned a BA from American University in 1971 (followed by an MA in political science from the University of Rhode Island in 1973, and a PhD in political science from Johns Hopkins University in 1978) and has been a member of the AU faculty since 1975. He held a number of prominent leadership positions within the School of Public Affairs, including serving as dean from 1989 to 1997, acting provost from 1997 to 1998, and provost from 1998 to 2005.

A longtime supporter of AU athletics, Dr. Kerwin endorsed AU’s decision to move to the Patriot League in 2001, joining Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh, Army, and Navy in athletic competition that has resulted in 30 Patriot League championships (fi eld hockey, men’s cross country, women’s cross country, women’s lacrosse, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, men’s tennis, women’s tennis and women’s volleyball, and men’s basketball). Since fall 2005, the Department of Athletics and Recreation has reported directly to Dr. Kerwin, a move that refl ects the strong relationship between academic and athletic achievement at AU.

As provost, Dr. Kerwin was the university’s chief academic offi cer, leading approximately 475 full-time teaching faculty in AU’s six schools and colleges (College of Arts and Sciences, Kogod School of Business, School of Communication, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs, and Washington College of Law). Among the offi ces he supervised are: admissions, fi nancial aid, the Offi ce of Institutional Research and Assessment, the University Library, the Offi ce of the Registrar, and the Washington Semester Program and those reporting to the Dean of Academic Affairs (including the General Education and Honors Programs). His accomplishments as provost

include: working with deans and faculty to complete AU’s master’s and doctoral program reviews; overseeing creation of the University College Program for fi rst-year undergraduate students; leading the process to restructure faculty governance and create a new Faculty Senate; and overseeing AU’s decennial self-study that resulted in the Middle States Association Commission’s unconditional reaccreditation. Dr. Kerwin also advanced major efforts to support faculty scholarship, teaching, service, and diversity; bring faculty salaries to the AAUP–Level 1 standard; and develop plans for assessing student learning.

A professor of public administration in the School of Public Affairs, Dr. Kerwin is a nationally recognized specialist in public policy, with emphasis on the regulatory process. He teaches courses in administrative process, policy implementation, and American government and is actively engaged in research. Dr. Kerwin founded and directs AU’s Center for the Study of Rulemaking. He is the author of Rulemaking: How Government Agencies Write Law and Make Policy (3rd ed., 2003, Congressional Quarterly Press) and the coauthor of How Washington Works: The Executives Guide to Government (3rd ed., 1996). His scholarly articles have appeared in Public Administration Review, Journal of Politics, Policy Studies Review, Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, Judicature, Justice System Journal, and Harvard Journal on Legislation.

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Keith GillDirector of Athletics

and Recreation

American University named Keith Gill its 7th Director of Athletics and Recreation on June 1, 2007.

As Director of Athletics, Gill oversees the operations of all American University intercollegiate and intramural athletic programs, including more than 250 student-athletes participating in 16 varsity sports, the majority of which compete in the Patriot League Conference.

In just two years at American, Gill has helped to lead the athletics department to never before seen successes including back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. Since his arrival Gill has also seen the volleyball team win a record eighth straight Patriot League Championship, the fi eld hockey team win a record sixth straight Patriot League Championship and the women’s basketball team make back-to-back postseason appearances for the fi rst time in program history. Individually, American has crowned 10 All-Americans over the past two seasons.

The Eagles have fl ourished in the classroom as well under Gill’s guidance as American’s 16 teams have continued

their streak of 18 consecutive semesters with a combined GPA over 3.0. This past year 152 student-athletes were named to the university’s Dean’s List as the student-athlete graduation rate rose to an astounding 89%.

Prior to coming to American, Gill spent three years at the University of Oklahoma. He oversaw a major portion of OU athletics, including men’s basketball, women’s soccer and baseball, and the supervision of personnel, budgets, facilities, fundraising, student-athlete issues and the selection and evaluation of coaches for these sports. He worked with the AD and staff in overseeing the strategic and annual planning process for the department.

Gill was the director of membership services at the NCAA from 2000 to 2004. He developed and communicated policies related to Division I intercollegiate athletics, including governance, rules compliance, diversity, gender equity, academic integrity, student-athlete welfare, fi scal integrity, strategic planning, sportsmanship and legislation. He oversaw and ensured the effective operation of the athletics certifi cation program, and managed a staff of 35 who provided education and guidance to Division I institutions conducting their periodic self-studies. Previously, Gill worked at the NCAA from 1995 to 1999 as a membership services representative.

At Vanderbilt from 1999 to 2000, Gill was an assistant athletic director and worked with the AD to implement the annual planning process to help 16 athletics teams achieve their academic and competitive goals. He worked with the National Commodore Club, major gifts, media relations and marketing and supported the Vanderbilt Board of Trustees by working with the athletics committee.

A 1994 graduate of Duke University with a bachelor’s degree in history and sociology, the Orlando, Fla., native was a four-year letterman in football. In 2006 he earned a masters degree from the University of Oklahoma.

Gill resides in Washington, D.C.41

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Continuing her long association with American University, Athena Argyropoulos joined the American Athletics admin-istrative team in January, 2001, as the Associate Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator. She is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the athletics depart-ment, while also serving as American’s liaison with various NCAA and Patriot League committees. Argyropoulos has administrative oversight of all 16 varsity sports at American University.

Argyropoulos is a 1978 graduate of American with a bach-elor’s degree in Administration of Justice. She has also completed graduate coursework in the Health Fitness Man-agement program at American. A student-athlete during her undergraduate years, Argyropoulos lettered in fi eld hockey and basketball for the Eagles.

Following graduation, she went on to join the university’s Department of Government in the School of Public Affairs as an Academic Counselor in 1983. While there, Argyropou-los managed the Department of Government’s undergradu-ate advisement offi ce. During her tenure she advised over 800 undergraduate students majoring in political science. In that span, she also served as the NCAA Compliance Li-aison for the School of Public Affairs and was a member of numerous university committees, including the University Awards Committee.

No stranger to collegiate athletics, Argyropoulos is a distin-guished basketball offi cial. A member of the offi cials staff in a number of Division I conferences, Argyropoulos has offi ciated in several conference tournaments, eight NCAA Tournaments, the 1996 U.S. Women’s National Team trials, the Jones Cup Trials and numerous other National Team events. She is also a member of the AAU national staff and has offi ciated at several AAU tournaments.

A native of Washington, D.C., Argyropoulos resides in Rock-ville, Md., with her husband, Oliver Skinker.

David BierwirthSr. Assoc. AD for Development & Special Events

David Bierwirth is in his fourth year at American University. In June 2009, he was promoted to Senior Associate Athlet-ics Director for Development and Special Events.

Since 2005, Bierwirth has served as the Associate Athletics Director for Development and Special Events. Under Bier-wirth’s leadership, AU Athletics has expanded the number of donors by over 40%, increased the amount of dollars raised through the Eagles Club and achieved growth in sponsor-ship and ticketing. Additionally, Bierwirth has managed the department’s licensing, branding and visual identity efforts, and has overseen the development of weekly radio and television shows.

Bierwirth previously served as AU Athletics’ Director of Mar-keting, and established the department’s fi rst comprehen-sive sponsorship program. He forged media rights agree-ments with Comcast SportsNet, College Sports Television and secured on air coverage for AU men’s basketball on ClearChannel Radio DC . Bierwirth also spearheaded an aggressive branding campaign that resulted in the Eagles’ partnership with Nike, new Athletics marks and logos and the redesign of AUeagles.com.

Prior to joining AU, David served as General Manager of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) for Host Com-munications Inc. (HOST), There he was responsible for the management of all sponsorship sales, television produc-tion and marketing efforts for the 10 school conference. He negotiated the league’s fi rst-ever radio initiative with 1050 ESPN Radio in New York City while increasing both the MAAC’s and HOST’s national advertising in the region.

Bierwirth served as the Associate Athletics Director at Pace University from 1998-2000. At Pace, he was responsible for all athletics and alumni development, marketing and sponsorships. He created and built the Setters Club into the principle means of giving for athletics alumni, oversaw the sports information department and was responsible for team travel and administration. Bierwirth is familiar with the D.C. market as he was also the Director of Sports Marketing and Ticket Manager at George Washington University from 1995-98. He managed their Athletic Director’s Club, corpo-rate partner program and ticket sales.

A 1993 graduate of Saint Michael’s College, Bierwirth at-tended SMC on a basketball scholarship and was also a two-year member of the baseball team. He has attained his Sports Marketing Professional Certifi cation from the Gatton School of Business at the University of Kentucky.

AthenaArgyropoulosAssoc. AD / Senior Women’s Administrator

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Nancy Yasharoff was promoted to As-sociate Athletics Director for Commu-nications in June 2009. In this role, Yasharoff leads the department’s com-munications team, the media coverage for American’s 16 varsity teams, the operations of AUeagles.com as well as supervising the department’s public re-lations, publications and statistics. In addition, Yasharoff produces the weekly Jeff Jones radio show and Eye on the Eagles television show. Prior to working at American University, Yasharoff served as the Promotions Di-rector for Washington Sports and Enter-tainment where she developed special events for the NBA’s Washington Wiz-ards and NHL’s Washington Capitals. Previously, Yasharoff was Public Rela-tions Director for the Capitals, Public Relations Director for Centre Manage-ment and held a variety of posts for the Washington Bullets. Yasharoff earned a B.A. in American Studies from Smith College where she played varsity volleyball and basketball and currently resides in Potomac, Md., with her husband and two daughters.

Robert Sherman took over as the Assis-tant Athletics Director for Marketing and Corporate Partnerships on August 14, 2007. Sherman joined the AU Athletics staff in September 2006 as the Director of Sales, Marketing and Promotions.

A native of Oak Park, Ill., he is respon-sible for developing corporate sales partnerships and the marketing and promotions for AU Athletics. He aims to increase student and fan attendance at Eagles home events by further ex-posing the AU brand to the American campus and metropolitan Washington, D.C., area.

Sherman came to the Eagles after a one-year stint at the Atlantic 10 Confer-ence, where he was the league’s As-sistant Director of Corporate Sponsor-ships. While with the A-10 he worked on developing new Corporate Partner relationships and was the point person for the implementation of all sponsor contractual elements at championship venues, inventory surrounding the A-10 TV network and the A-10 ShootOut campus tour.

Prior to his time at the A-10, Sherman was a Sales Associate and Marketing Assistant with Wildcat Sports Market-ing at Northwestern University. He has also served as the Promotions Coor-dinator at California State University-Bakersfi eld and started his marketing career as a Marketing Assistant Intern at Fresno State.

Sherman graduated with High Honors from the University of Illinois in 1999.

Josephine FinamoreAssoc. AD for Business Operations

The American University Department of Athletics and Recreation announced the hiring of Josephine Finamore as the Associate Athletic Director for Business Operations on Dec. 1, 2008.

Finamore comes to American after spending the previous 17 months at Georgetown, where she served as the Director of Business Operations. While at Georgetown, Finamore was respon-sible for the daily operations of the ath-letic business offi ce that oversees 29 varsity sports. She monitored all of the fi nancial functions of the department, including accounts payable, payroll and purchasing. In addition, Finamore served as the supervisor of four full-time staff positions and handled department budgets.

Prior to her time at Georgetown, Fi-namore spent three years at Fordham University as the Coordinator of Ticket and Business Operations, while obtain-ing her MBA in marketing and fi nance.

Additionally, Finamore spent a year at the University of Delaware as a Sports Marketing Assistant from 2003-04 and worked as a Marketing Intern while ob-taining her BS Degree at the University of Maryland, where she was a Dean’s List student.

Finamore was a member of the Beta Sigma Business Honor and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Societies while graduating with a 3.92 at Fordham. Finamore is fl uent in Italian and holds memberships with CABMA and NACWAA.

NancyYasharoffAssoc. AD for Communication

RobertShermanAssistant AD for Marketing & Corpo-rate Partnerships

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