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Bryn Mawr (4-10-3 in 2012, 1-7-2 CC, 10th place)
Head Coach: Erin DeMarco (Ithaca '01), 7th season
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All-Time Record: 145-309-31
Key Returnees: Allegra Levy, So, M, 1-1-3, Honorable Mention All-CC; Hannah Broderick, So, M, 0-1-1; Karina Siu, Sr, B, 0-2-2.
Key Losses: Rebecca Joseph, GK, 75.8 sv%, 5 Sh0
Preseason Poll Projection: 11th
Outlook: With almost the entire team returning from last season, including Levy who was an honorable mention all-Centennial as a freshman, Bryn Mawr's experience could move them up in the rankings in 2013. Siu will lead the defense; however, the Owls will be looking to replace Joseph in goal.
Dickinson (12-5 in 2012, 6-4 CC, 6th place)
Head Coach: Kelly Tyrrell (Colgate '00), 6th season
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All-Time Record: 261-228-36
Key Returnees: Rosalin Savoie, Sr, F, 4-3-11, Honorable Mention All-CC; Hannah Matlack, So, B, Honorable Mention All-CC.
Key Losses: Marissa Kunkle, B, 6-1-13, 1st team All-CC; Ashley Fields, B, 3-3-9, Honorable Mention All-CC; Annie Weichert, GK, 87.3 sv%, 2 ShO.
Preseason Poll Projection: T-5th
Outlook: Dickinson has narrowly missed the playoffs two years in a row and hopes to change that trend in 2013. Kunkle was the leading scorer from last season, so the Red Devils will need Savoie and others to step up on the offensive end. Matlack returns from an outstanding freshman season to lead the defense; however, Dickinson will need to find a replacement for Weichert in goal. The Red Devils are determined to capture a playoff spot in 2013.
Franklin & Marshall (2-7-6 in 2012, 1-5-4 CC, 9th)
Head Coach: Bill Esterly (Alfred '93), 3rd season
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All-Time Record: 273-233-36
Key Returnees: Amanda McGowan, Sr, GK, 87.5 sv%, 5 ShO, 1st team All-CC; Megan Rubenstein, Jr, B, 2nd team All-CC; Spencer Plante, Jr, M, 0-1-1; Brianna Reid, Jr, B, 0-1-1; Nicole Rynecki, Jr, M.
Key Losses: Carley Nicholson, F, 4-0-8, Honorable Mention All-CC; Holly Lagasse, B, Honorable Mention All-CC.
Preseason Poll Projection: 7th
Outlook: The Diplomats missed out on the Centennial postseason but has the talent to return to the tournament in 2013. McGowan and Rubenstein control the defense but the Diplomats will need to find a scorer if they want to extend their season into November.
Gettysburg (12-6 in 2012, 8-2 CC, lost to Haverford in CC semifinal, 1-0)
Head Coach: Matt Garrett (Slippery Rock), 7th season
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All-Time Record: 260-162-30
Centennial Titles (5): 1993-94-98-99-2004
Key Returnees: Rachel West, Sr, F, 1-1-3, 2nd team All-CC; Meg Castranova, Jr, B, 1-0-2, 2nd team All-CC; Eliza Gray, Soph, GK, 88.4 sv%, 7 ShO, 2nd team All-CC, 2012 Rookie of the Year; Tobi Goss, Sr, M, 1-1-3, Honorable Mention All-CC; Rebecca Kent, Sr, B, 1-2-4; Molly Phillips, Jr, B.
Key Losses: Lindsey Lyons, M, 0-3-3, 1st team All-CC; Casey Attanasio, F, 1-2-4, 2nd team All-CC.
Preseason Poll Projection: 2nd
Outlook: The Bullets were ousted from the Centennial playoffs in the semis by eventual champion Haverford. However, the team brings back a lot of talent and is positioned for a run at the Conference crown in 2013. Gray returns in goal after a stellar freshman campaign alongside Castranova and Kent to control the defense. West and Goss will need some assistance up front with the loss of Lyons and Attanasio if the Bullets want to make a run at the title this year.
Haverford (14-3-3 in 2012, 6-2-2 CC, defeated Johns Hopkins in CC finals, 2-1; lost to MIT in NCAA first round)
Head Coach: Jamie Gluck (Muhlenberg '03), 7th season
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All-Time Record: 248-208-43
Centennial Titles (2): 1995-2012
Key Returnees: Meg Boyer, Sr, F, 11-4-26, 1st team All-CC; Elizabeth Newman, Sr, B, 2-2-6, 2nd team All-CC; Connie Friedman, Jr, F, 3-1-7; Mariah Baker, Sr, M, 2-0-4; Michelle Babicz, B, 1-0-2; Robin Chernow, Jr, GK, 82.3 sv%, 9 ShO.
Key Losses: Allie Chen, M, 5-6-16, 1st team All-CC; Kara McMahon, B, 1-1-3.
Preseason Poll Projection: 3rd
Outlook: Haverford won its second Conference title last season, defeating seven-time defending champion Johns Hopkins and it is poised to make a run at back-to-back titles. Seniors Boyer and Newman will lead the way, with Newman anchoring the defense and Boyer leading the offense. Replacing Chen won't be easy, but the Fords could return to the Centennial final once again in 2013.
Johns Hopkins (18-5-1 in 2012, 9-1 CC, lost to Haverford in CC final, 2-1; eliminated by Messiah in NCAA Elite 8, 3-0)
Head Coach: Leo Weil (Maryland '67), 22nd season
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All-Time Record: 286-98-30
Centennial Titles (10): 1996-97-2002-05-06-07-08-09-10-11
Key Returnees: Hannah Kronick, Jr, F, 24-9-57, 1st team All-CC, 2012 Player of the Year; Kelly Baker, Sr, F, 9-4-22, 2nd team All-CC; Amanda Yaccarino, Sr, M, 0-1-1, 2nd team All-CC; Christina Convey, Sr, M/D, 5-6-16, 2nd team All-CC; Emily Nagourney, Jr, B, 2-2-6, Honorable Mention All-CC; Maria Touloumes, Jr, B, 2-2-6.
Key Losses:Taylor Schulte, B, 2-3-7, 1st team All-CC; Meredith Maguire, GK, 73.3 sv%, 3 ShO.
Preseason Poll Projection: 1st
Outlook: The Blue Jays were unable to nab their eighth straight title in 2012 and come back hungry to retake the title in 2013. Picked seventh nationally in the preseason the Blue Jays return the core of their team, including Player of the Year and top goal scorer Kronick. She will be joined by Baker and Yaccarino on offense and Convey, Nagourney, and Touloumes return to control the defense. The Blue Jays are well positioned to return to the final once again in 2013.
McDaniel (7-10-1 in 2012, 2-7-1 CC, T-7th place)
Head Coach: Sandy Lagana (Bridgewater '04), 2nd season
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All-Time Record: 189-230-17
Key Returnees: Kristin Hart, Jr, B, 0-1-1, 2nd team All-CC; Chloe Allen-Gorman, So, M, 2-0-4, Honorable Mention All-CC.
Key Losses: Jan Woolley, GK, 76.6 sv%, 5 ShO.
Preseason Poll Projection: 9th
Outlook: After one season under a new system, the Green Terror hopes the lessons of last fall can be turned into victories this season. Hart will lead the defensive charge while the Green Terror looks for a replacement in goal. Allen-Gorman had a strong freshman campaign in the middle and will use her experience to lead the way this season. If everything can come together for McDaniel it may make a run at the CC playoffs.
Muhlenberg (8-9-2 in 2012, 6-3-1 CC, lost to Swarthmore in CC first round, 1-0)
Head Coach: Leslie Benintend (Cortland '92), 19th season
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All-Time Record: 222-152-30
Centennial Titles (3): 2000-01-03
Key Returnees: CJ Graetzer, Sr, M, 3-1-7, 1st team All-CC; Taylor Pini, So, M, 2-2-6; Susan Galgano, Sr, B; Stephanie Tramutola, Sr, B, 1-0-2; Francesca Cobuzzi, So, GK, 86.7 sv%, 4 ShO.
Key Losses: Maggie Neary, B, 1-2-4, 1st team All-CC; Natalie Wizel, M, 4-2-10; Alyssa Meola, M, 4-1-9.
Preseason Poll Projection: T-5th
Outlook: The Mules exceeded expectations last year by returning to the playoffs after a three-season hiatus and are poised for a deep playoff run this fall. Graetzer and Pini control the middle in front of Galgano, Tramutola, and Cobuzzi who lead the defense. If the Mules can add another scorer to replace Wizel and Meola, Muhlenberg can contend for the 2013 title.
Swarthmore (13-6-2 in 2012, 6-3-1 CC, lost to Johns Hopkins in CC semifinals, 2-0)
Head Coach: Todd Anckaitis (Lafayette '95), 9th season
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All-Time Record: 203-255-37
Key Returnees: Emma Sindelar, Jr, F, 8-4-20, 1st team All-CC; Megan Brock, Sr, M, 4-1-10, 1st team All-CC; Ellen Bachmanhuff, Jr, B, 1-1-3, 1st team All-CC; Reba Magier, So, GK, ,86.7 sv%, 6 ShO, Honorable Mention All-CC; Melissa Trofa, So, F, 5-4-14; Aine Schanche, So, M, 1-1-3.
Key Losses: Ari Spiegel, B, 0-1-1.
Preseason Poll Projection: 4th
Outlook: Swarthmore reached the Conference tournament for the sixth time in seven years but has not played in a Centennial final since 2006. With the return of almost the entire starting lineup from last season, the Garnet hope to change that trend in 2013. Sindelar and Trofa will lead the offense in front of Brock and Schanche in the middle. Bachmanhuff and Magier will control the defense. The Garnet's experience should position it well to make a title run this season.
Ursinus (3-9-4 in 2012, 0-6-4 CC, 11th place)
Head Coach: Kelly Wakeman (Moravian '04), 2nd season
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All-Time Record: 131-149-24
Key Returnees: Ama Achiaw, Jr, F, 3-0-6, 2nd team All-CC; Nicole Good, Sr, M, 0-2-2; Kelsey Shafer, So, B; Kara DiJoseph, Sr, GK, 72.7 sv%, 3 ShO.
Key Losses: Leah Shaw, M, 6-4-16, 2nd team All-CC; Natalie Massari, M, 1-0-2.
Preseason Poll Projection: 8th
Outlook: The Bears suffered some growing pains in Wakeman's first season but the experience gained may prove dividends this fall. Achiaw and Good return to lead the offense, but will need to find a replacement scorer for Shaw. DiJoseph and Shafer will control the defense as the Bears look to make improvements from a season ago.
Washington College (6-9-1 in 2012, 2-7-1 CC, T-7th place)
Head Coach: Kanute Drugan (Ohio '77), 2nd season
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All-Time Record: 58-184-12
Key Returnees: Suzanne Patinella, Jr, M, 6-6-18; Heather Smith, Sr, M, 6-2-14.
Key Losses: Gabby Antalffy, D, 2-0-4; Katie Bradley, F, 2-2-6.
Preseason Poll Projection: 10th
Outlook: The Shorewomen made some improvements under Drugan's new system and look to continue to do so in 2013. Patinella and Smith are the leading scorers from a season ago and will use their experiences from last year to control the offense. With continued improvements, the Shorewomen look to contend for a playoff berth.