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Bryn Mawr (2-15 in 2013, 0-10 CC, 11th place)
Head Coach: Erin DeMarco (Ithaca '01), 9th season
Team Page | Roster | Schedule | 2013 Statistics | Season Preview (8/26)
All-Time Record: 147-324-31
Key Returnees: Marian Slocum, Sr, D, 2-0-4; Allegra Levy, Jr, M, 1-0-2; Hannah Broderick, Jr, M, 0-1-1.
Key Losses: Karina Su, B, Honorable Mention All-CC.
Preseason Poll Projection: 11th
Outlook: The Owls struggled in Conference play last season but hope that the experience gained will make a difference in 2014. Slocum, Levy, and Broderick all return this season to lead the defense and midfield. If Bryn Mawr is able to have some young players step-up on the offensive side of the field, the Owls should be much improved in 2014.
Dickinson (10-6-2 in 2013, 4-4-2 CC, 6th place)
Head Coach: Kelly Tyrrell (Colgate '00), 7th season
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All-Time Record: 271-234-38
Key Returnees: Hannah Matlack, Jr, B, 0-2-2, 1st team All-CC; Jenna Lamb, Jr, F, 9-2-20; Erin Sutphen, Jr, 2-5-9; Cate Maugle, Sr, 0-2-2; Charlotte Armour, Jr, GK, 74.3 sv%; Michaela Donohue, Sr, D.
Key Losses: Rosalin Savoie, F, 7-3-17, 2nd team All-CC; Olivia Licata, F, 4-1-9.
Preseason Poll Projection: T-4th
Outlook: Dickinson has narrowly missed the playoffs three years in a row and hopes to change that in 2014. The Red Devils return All-CC first team selection, junior defender Hannah Matlack, and leading point scorer, junior forward Jenn Lamb. Junior goalkeeper Charlotte Armour will return between the pipes, with a large number of returning backs leading the defensive effort. Dickinson is determined to capture a playoff spot in 2014.
Franklin & Marshall (5-9-3 in 2013, 3-5-2 CC, 8th)
Head Coach: Bill Esterly (Alfred '93), 4th season
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All-Time Record: 278-242-39
Key Returnees: Nicole Rynecki, Sr, M, 7-0-14, Honorable Mention All-CC; Megan Rubenstein, Sr, B; Spencer Plante, Sr, M, 3-1-7; Brianna Reid, Sr, B; Alea Yarish, Sr, F, 1-1-3.
Key Losses: Amanda McGowan, GK, 80.2 sv%, 1st team All-CC; Stephanie Bartner, B, 2-1-5; Honorable Mention All-CC; Allyson Reid, Sr, D, 0-2-2.
Preseason Poll Projection: 8th
Outlook: 2014 looks to be a rebuilding year for the Diplomats, as they graduated All-CC first team selection, goalkeeper Amanda McGowan, and All-CC Honorable Mention selection, defender Stephanie Bartner. However, Franklin & Marshall does return leading point scorer and All-CC Honorable Mention selection, senior Nicole Rynecki, to lead the offensive charge. Finding a replacement in goal and another strong defender could make the difference for Franklin & Marshall's playoff hopes this fall.
Gettysburg (12-2-4 in 2013, 7-2-1 CC, lost to Haverford in CC semifinal)
Head Coach: Matt Garrett (Slippery Rock), 8th season
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All-Time Record: 272-164-34
Centennial Titles (5): 1993-94-98-99-2004
Key Returnees: Eliza Gray, Jr, GK, 87.5 sv%, 9 ShO, 2nd Team All-CC; Meg Castranova, Sr, B, 2nd team All-CC; Brigid Behan, Sr, F, 5-2-12, Honorable Mention All-CC; Molly Phillips, Jr, B, 4-5-13; Georgia Ferguson, Sr, 7-1-15.
Key Losses: Rachel West, F, 2nd Team All-CC; Tobi Goss, M, Honorable Mention All-CC; Rebecca Kent, B; Molly Sheer, D, 2-0-4.
Preseason Poll Projection: 3rd
Outlook: Gettysburg was ousted in the CC semifinals a year ago but welcomes back a host of offensive talent, including top goal scorers Ferguson, Phillips and Behan. Gray returns for the Bullets in goal and has proved to be one of the strongest goaltenders in the league, recording a 87.5 save percentage and 9 shutouts last season. In front of Gray, Castranova will return for her senior year on the back line. A return to the Conference final four is not out of the question but the Bullets want more in 2014.
Haverford (10-4-6 in 2013, 7-0-3 CC, lost to Johns Hopkins in CC finals, 2-0; lost to Keene St. in NCAA first round)
Head Coach: Jamie Schneck (Muhlenberg '03), 8th season
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All-Time Record: 258-212-49
Centennial Titles (2): 1995-2012
Key Returnees: Connie Friedman, Sr, F, 5-2-12; Michelle Babicz, Sr, B, 1-0-2; Robin Chernow, Sr, GK, 84.1 sv%, Honorable Mention All-CC; Phoebe Miller, Sr, F, 2-1-5; Jo Haller, Jr, M; Kristen Fiore, So, D; Larisa Antonisse, Sr, F, 0-2-2.
Key Losses: Elizabeth Newman, B, 2-1-5, 1st team All-CC; Meg Boyer, F, 8-1-17, 1st team All-CC; Mariah Baker, M, 3-1-7, 2nd team All-CC.
Preseason Poll Projection: 2nd
Outlook: The Fords advanced to the Centennial final a year ago, but need to replace two 1st team All-CC and one 2nd team All-CC player to make a return trip. Friedman will lead the offensive efforts, while All-CC Honorable Mention selection, Chernow, returns between the pipes for her senior year. Haverford should be in the playoff hunt once again.
Johns Hopkins (21-2-1 in 2013, 9-0-1 CC, defeated Haverford in CC final, 2-0; eliminated by Middlebury in NCAA Elite 8, 1-0)
Head Coach: Leo Weil (Maryland '67), 23rd season
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All-Time Record: 307-100-31
Centennial Titles (11): 1996-97-2002-05-06-07-08-09-10-11-13
Key Returnees: Hannah Kronick, Sr, F, 22-10-54, 1st team All-CC, 2012 & 2013 Player of the Year; Emily Nagourney, Sr, B, 1-0-2, 1st team All-CC; Ana Bengoechea, M, 0-2-2, 2013 Rookie of the Year, 1st team All-CC; Meg Van De Loo, So, M, 8-3-19, 2nd team All-CC; Adrienne Johnson, So, D, 1-0-2, 2nd Team All-CC; Maria Touloumes, Sr, B
Key Losses: Kelly Baker, F, 14-6-34, 1st team All-CC; Christina Convey, F, 7-8-22, 2nd team All-CC; Pamela Vranis, M, 6-3-15, 2nd team All-CC; Kelly Leddy, GK, 85.1 sv%;
Preseason Poll Projection: 1st
Outlook: Last fall, the Blue Jays returned to their championship-winning ways after being defeated in the 2012 CC title game. Johns Hopkins captured its 11th conference title and advacned to the NCAA Quarterfinals for the fourth time in five years. Kronick returns for her senior year after leading the conference in scoring last season; she is also the two-time conference Player of the Year. Nagourney, Johnson and Touloumes and will lead the defense, which will play in front of a first-time starter in goal. Bengoechea, 2013 CC Rookie of the Year, and Van De Loo, return in the middle. The Blue Jays' hopes for back-to-back championships rest on replacing several top goal-scorers from last season.
McDaniel (13-6-1 in 2013, 6-4 CC, 4th place, lost to Muhlenberg in CC first round)
Head Coach: Sandy Lagana (Bridgewater '04), 3rd season
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All-Time Record: 202-236-18
Key Returnees: Julia Pope, F, 8-5-21, 2nd team All-CC; Nicole Hill, So, F, 9-6-24, Honorable Mention All-CC; Kristin Hart, Sr, B; Chloe Allen-Gorman, Jr, M, 0-1-1; Maggie Quinn, Jr, F, 7-5-19; Meghan Sturgill, Sr, F, 5-3-13; Christina Wroblewski, So, 4-5-13; Haley Jacobs, So, GK, 80.6 sv%.
Key Losses: Sam Wilson, B, 5-1-11, 2nd team All-CC; Allie Sokolik, 2-1-5;
Preseason Poll Projection: 6th
Outlook: McDaniel made their first-ever tournament appearance last season and look to get back to the postseason again in 2014. The Green Terror return their top three goal-scorers from last season in Hill, Pope and Quinn, while Jacobs returns in goal with one year of experience under her belt. Hart and Allen-Gorman will lead the defensive efforts in front of Jacobs. McDaniel can never be counted out and will make some noise this fall.
Muhlenberg (7-11-2 in 2013, 5-5 CC, 5th place, lost to Johns Hopkins in CC semifinals, 8-0)
Head Coach: Leslie Benintend (Cortland '92), 20th season
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All-Time Record: 229-163-32
Centennial Titles (3): 2000-01-03
Key Returnees: Taylor Pini, Jr, M; Colleen Touhey, Sr, M, 2-1-5; Rachel Manci, So, B; Megan Nehila, Jr, M, 1-0-2; Nicole Karsch, Jr, M, 0-3-3; Abby Lazofsky, So, M, 4-0-8.
Key Losses: CJ Graetzer, M, 6-1-3, 1st team All-CC; Stephanie Tramutola, B, 0-3-3, Honorable Mention All-CC; Susan Galgano, B, 1-3-3; Amanda Wong, GK, 78.6 sv%, 5 ShO.
Preseason Poll Projection: 7th
Outlook: The Mules returned to the playoffs for the 2nd season in a row and plan to appear in the postseason again in 2014. Pini, Touhey, Lazofsky, and Nehila control the middle, while Manci is the leader on defense. The Mules will need to replace Wong in goal, Graetzer in the middle, and Tramutola in the back if they want to return to the final four again this year.
Swarthmore (10-6-2 in 2013, 4-4-2 CC, 7th place)
Head Coach: Todd Anckaitis (Lafayette '95), 10th season
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All-Time Record: 213-261-39
Key Returnees: Emma Sindelar, Sr, F, 10-7-27, 1st team All-CC; Ellen Bachmanhuff, Jr, B, 0-2-2, Honorable Mention All-CC; Elyse Tierney, B, Sr, Honorable Mention All-CC; Reba Magier, Jr, GK, 84.1 sv%; Melissa Trofa, Jr, F, 4-2-10; Rebecca Mayeda, So, F, 8-0-16; Mirana Saldivar, So, 0-2-2;
Key Losses: Megan Brock, M, 4-4-12, 1st team All-CC; McCleary Philbin, 5-2-10;
Preseason Poll Projection: T-4th
Outlook: The Garnet missed out on the Centennial postseason last season but look to return in 2014 with the return of several key returners. Sindelar is the leader of the offense, leading the team with 27 points last season earning 1st team All-CC. Bachmanhuff and Tierney both earned honorable mention All-CC last season and will lead the defensive effort in front of junior goalkeeper, Magier. The Garnet's experience should position them well to return to the posteason this fall.
Ursinus (8-9-1 in 2013, 3-6-1 CC, 9th place)
Head Coach: Kelly Wakeman (Moravian '04), 3rd season
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All-Time Record: 139-158-25
Key Returnees: Ama Achiaw, Sr, F, 2-4-8; Valerie Bedrock, Sr, F, 2-4-8; Katelyn Koser, So, D; Erin Farrell, So, F, 2-2-6; Jacqueline Smiler, So, F, 3-1-7.
Key Losses: Nicole Good, M, 4-2-10, 2nd team All-CC; Kara DiJoseph, GK, 75.2 sv%; Marykate McCrea, D.
Preseason Poll Projection: 9th
Outlook: The Bears were 5-3 in non-Centennial games last fall, but 3-6-1 inside the Conference. The Bears will need to find an offensive replacement for Good, but does return two offensive seniors in Achiaw and Bedrock. The defense will be lead by Koser, while the goalkeeping job will be won in preseason. Finding a replacement in goal and another goal scorer could make the difference for Ursinus' playoffs hopes this fall.
Washington College (4-12-2 in 2013, 1-9 CC, 10th place)
Head Coach: Kerry Smith (Nova Southeastern '06), 1st season
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All-Time Record: 58-184-12
Key Returnees: Suzanne Patinella, Sr, F, 3-0-6; Melissa Barry, So, GK, 74.6 sv%, 5 ShO; Caitlin Byrnes, Jr, M; Paige Cahoon, So, D; Kelsey McCurdy, So, D; Taylor Matteson, Sr, D.
Key Losses: Heather Smith, M, 3-0-6; Kathleen Maleski, M, 0-1-1.
Preseason Poll Projection: 10th
Outlook: There's a lot of excitement in the air in Chestertown with the arrival of Smith as head coach. Patinella will be counted on to lead the offense this year, while Byrnes will control the middle. Matteson, Cahoon and McCurdy will be expected to lead the defense this year. A playoff spot is not out of the question for the Shorewomen, but the team must come together quickly with Smith's new system.