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Ashlee Wiliams, Bryn Mawr
Bryn Mawr (2-14 in 2014, 0-10 CC, 11th place)
Head Coach: Beth Riley (Michigan '07), 3rd season
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All-Time Record: 261-454-59 since 1925
Centennial Titles (0)
Key Returnees: Katie Alpert, Jr, F, 0-3-3; Cassandra Garcia-Bacha, Jr, F, 2-0-4; Ashlee Williams, Sr, D, 3-1-7.
Key Losses: Ashley Arbuckle, F, 4-0-8; Holly Constants, F, 5-0-10; Mikah Farbo, M/D, 2-1-5, HM All-CC.
Preseason Poll Projection: 11th
Outlook: Bryn Mawr will look for its underclassmen to fill the roles of last year's senior class. Alpert and Garcia-Bacha are the leading candidates to step in for Constants and Arbuckle as the top scorers for the Owls. Williams will contribute to the offense as well as taking over for Farbo steadying the back line. If the underclassmen can have an immediate impact, the Owls could put a good season together.
Merritt Davis, Dickinson
Dickinson (11-6 in 2014, 5-5 CC, T-6th place)
Head Coach: Caitlin Dallmeyer (Duke '08), 5th season
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All-Time Record: 312-423-49
Centennial Titles (0)
Playoff Appearances (3): 2004-08-13
Key Returnees: Merritt Davis, Jr, D, 4-1-9, 1st Team All-CC; Emily Fuss, Sr, GK, 78.2 sv%, 1.92 GAA, HM All-CC; Maddi Groves, Jr, F/M, 2-0-4; Caroline Karwel, Sr, M/D, 3-5-11: Catherine Perlmutter, Jr, F, 13-5-31, 2nd Team All-CC; Alyssa Stillwell, Sr, F, 9-3-21.
Key Losses: Ali Becker, F/M, 2-2-6; Natalie Polk, M/D.
Preseason Poll Projection: 4th
Outlook: After just missing the playoffs last season, the Red Devils have their sights set on a trip to the postseason in 2015. Davis and Fuss return to lead a defense that recorded six shutouts last year. Karwel and Groves will be the main distibutors in the midfield, they'll look to find the stick of top attacker Perlmutter and senior Stillwell. With a deep, experienced line-up, Dickinson has all the pieces in place to make the playoffs.
Mary Kate Olson, Franklin & Marshall
Franklin & Marshall (18-3 in 2014, 9-1 CC, lost to Ursinus in CC final, 2-1; lost in NCAA 2nd Round to Ursinus, 2-1)
Head Coach: Melissa Mariano (Middlebury '04), 7th season
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All-Time Record: 401-331-36 since 1973
Centennial Titles (1): 2012
Playoff Appearances (10): 2001-02-04-05-07-09-11-12-13-14
Key Returnees: Sydney Cole, Soph, M, 12-5-29, 2014 All-CC Rookie of the Year; Lauren Eastman, Sr, F, 9-2-20; Bridget Falcone, Jr, M; Maria Guarisco, Sr, M, 20-8-48, 1st Team All-CC, 2nd Team All-America; Tamara Mills, Sr, M, 7-8-22, 2nd Team All-CC; Mary Kate Olson, Sr, D, 1st Team All-CC, 2nd Team All-America.
Key Losses: Juliet Dalton, M, 8-7-23; Megan Kelly, D, 4-3-11, 2nd Team All-CC.
Preseason Poll Projection: 2nd
Outlook: The Diplomats have a talented senior class that is seeking to bookend their careers with Conference titles. On defense, Olson and Falcone will lead the backfield that gave up the fewest goals in the Conference in 2014. Mills will control the midfield and create scoring opportunities for Guarisco, Cole, and Eastman. F&M's strong defense and high-powered offense makes them a top contender for the Conference championship.
Hannah Fitzgerald, Gettysburg
Gettysburg (4-12 in 2014, 2-8 CC, 9th place)
Head Coach: Barb Jordan (Penn State '86), 14th season
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All-Time Record: 477-347-62 since 1948
Centennial Titles (5): 1994-97-98-99-2001
Playoff Appearances (10): 2001-03-04-05-06-07-08-09-10-12
Key Returnees: Mari Bigley, Sr, M, 1-1-3; Alex Calder, Sr, M; Hannah Fitzgerald, Jr, F, 4-4-12; Haley Mowery, Soph, GK, 75.2 sv%, 2.38 GAA; Emily Van Horn, Sr, D; Christina Wright, Sr, D; Samantha Wright, Jr, F, 2-1-5.
Key Losses: Lexie Mowery, D, 2-3-7, 2nd Team All-CC; Kellyann Walley, F, 1-1-3.
Preseason Poll Projection: 8th
Outlook: Gettysburg returns the core of its lineup for the 2015 season. Junior forwards Fitzgerald and Samantha Wright will power the offense, while Bigley and Calder will control the middle of the field. Opponents will have a tough time scoring against the Bullets with Van Horn and Christina Wright on defense and Bigley in the cage. Gettysburg may not make the playoffs this year, but will be a formidable Conference opponent.
Allison Martin, Haverford
Haverford (8-9 in 2014, 4-6 CC, 8th place)
Head Coach: Jackie Cox (St. Joseph's '06), 6th season
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All-Time Record: 256-328-12 since 1980
Centennial Titles (0)
Playoff Appearances (5): 2009-10-11-12-13
Key Returnees: Breanna Boehman, Sr, M, 4-2-10; Paige Carson, Soph, F, 5-3-13; Lindsey Lopes, Sr, GK, 75.6 sv%, 2.13 GAA; Allison Martin, Sr, D, 2-2-6, 2nd Team All-CC; Stephanie Terrell, Soph, M, 2-0-4, HM All-CC; Elena Veale, Soph, M, 4-0-8.
Key Losses: Catherine Aronowitz, F, 8-8-24; Jen DiMaria, F, 11-3-25.
Preseason Poll Projection: 7th
Outlook: Losing by one goal to four out of the five playoff teams last season, Haverford will be strong on defense again this year. Martin and Terrell will lead the backline in front of goalkeeper Lopes. Carsons, Boehman, and Veale are the top scorers returning for the Fords. Haverford's success will depend on how much scoring support the offense can give the defense.
Leslie MacManus, Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins (10-9 in 2014, 6-4 CC, lost to Ursinus in CC semifinal, 7-0)
Head Coach: Megan Callahan Fraser (Maryland '96), 19th season
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All-Time Record: 375-256-27 since 1975
Centennial Titles (4): 1993-99-2000-03
Playoff Appearances (12): 2000-01-02-03-05-06-07-08-09-10-11-14
Key Returnees: Lindsey Adams, Jr, M; Alex Clay, Jr, M; Kiana Duncan, Sr, D, 3-1-7; Clare Kavanagh, Soph, F/M, 1-4-6; Leslie MacManus, Sr, M, 1-2-4, 1st Team All-CC; Princess Sutherland, Soph, F, 6-1-13.
Key Losses: Alexa Lantiere, F, 3-1-7; Danielle Thompson, M, 2-1-5, 2nd Team All-CC; Lucy Woodrow, M, 4-0-8.
Preseason Poll Projection: 3rd
Outlook: The Blue Jays' lineup will have most of the players that earned the program's 12th playoff berth last season. MacManus and Duncan are key players for the Blue Jays, steadying the defense and initiating the attack from the midfield. Forwards Kavanagh and Sutherland will look to build on their impressive first-year campaigns. Expect the Blue Jays to be in the playoff conversation again.
Gabrielle Yore, McDaniel
McDaniel (9-9 in 2014, 5-5 CC, T-6th place)
Head Coach: Melissa Miranda Jones (Longwood '99), 10th season
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All-Time Record: 323-348-42 since 1935
Centennial Titles (1): 2002
Playoff Appearances (4): 2002-03-05-06
Key Returnees: Rachel Cressman, Sr, D, 3-2-8, 2nd Team All-CC; Haley VanNostrand, Jr, F, 6-1-13; Gabriel Yore, Soph, F, 16-1-33, 2nd Team All-CC.
Key Losses: Natalie Price, M, 1-3-5; Bayley Vohs, D, 4-3-11, 1st Team All-CC; Caila White, GK, 74.8 sv%, 1.92 GAA.
Preseason Poll Projection: 9th
Outlook: McDaniel graduated key players from the defense that won the team some close games last season. Cressman will help the defense adjust to not having Vohs and White on the field. The Green Terror should have no problem putting goals on the scoreboard with Yore and VanNostrand back in the lineup. The lack of experience on the defensive side must be overcome for McDaniel to make a trip back to the postseason.
Claudia Theriault, Muhlenberg
Muhlenberg (12-6 in 2013, 7-3 CC, lost to F&M in CC semifinal, 1-0)
Head Coach: Megan Eddinger (Gettysburg '01), 11th season
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All-Time Record: 408-270-35 since 1955
Centennial Titles (0)
Playoff Appearances (5): 2000-06-07-12-14
Key Returnees: Emily Boyle, Jr, M, 5-1-11; Rachel Strow, Jr, F/M, 3-3-9; Claudia Theriault, Jr, B, 1st Team All-CC.
Key Losses: Christine Germaske, F, 6-1-13; Lauren Jordan, F, 10-6-26, 2nd Team All-CC; Sierra Lenker, GK, 70.9 sv%, 1.28 GAA, HM All-CC; Heather Porrini, Sr, B; Kayleigh Thies, F/M, 10-8-28, 1st Team All-CC.
Preseason Poll Projection: 6th
Outlook: The Mules graduated some key players, including its top three scorers in Thies, Jordan, and Germaske. Boyle and Strow will be tasked with leading the offense. Both are scoring threats and capable of setting up scoring opportunities for others. Theriault will anchor the defense that gave up the third fewest goals in the Conference in 2014. If Muhlenberg is able to fill in the holes in its lineup, the team could find itself back in the playoff hunt.
Erin Gluck, Swarthmore
Swarthmore (2-16 in 2014, 1-9 CC, 10th place)
Head Coach: Lauren Fuchs (Connecticut '81), 8th season
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All-Time Record: 598-436-76 since 1916
Centennial Titles (3): 1995-96-97
Playoff Appearances (1): 2000
Key Returnees: Audrey Allen, Sr, M, 3-0-6; Jane Blicher, Soph, D; Erin Gluck, Sr, F, 10-2-22, HM All-CC; Katherine Ianni, Jr, D, 0-2-2; Clare Perez, Soph, M, 3-1-7; Julia Thomas, Sr, M.
Key Losses: Abigail Lauder, M, 2-1-5.
Preseason Poll Projection: 10th
Outlook: Swarthmore will look to its five seniors to help the team take a step in the right direction this year. The Garnet attack will be strong with Gluck returning to the lineup. The leading scorer for the team last season, Gluck will get help on offense from Allen and Perez. Thomas will create scoring opportunites and support Blicher and Ianni on defense. Swarthmore has the potential to climb up a few spots in the standings in 2015.
Megan Keenan, Ursinus
Ursinus (17-4 in 2014, 10-0 CC, defeated Franklin & Marshall in CC final, 2-1; lost in NCAA Regional Final to Middlebury, 5-1)
Head Coach: Janelle Benner (Old Dominion '06), 5th season
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All-Time Record: 733-363-74
Centennial Titles (10): 2004-05-06-07-08-09-10-11-13-14
Playoff Appearances (12): 2003-04-05-06-07-08-09-10-11-12-13-14
Key Returnees: Danielle DeSpirito, Sr, GK, 75.0 sv%, 1.47 GAA, 2nd Team All-CC; Megan Keenan, Sr, 21-12-54, M, 1st All-CC, 2014 CC Player of the Year, 1st Team All-America; Annie Kopera, Jr, D, 2-5-9; Kelsey Reed, Sr, M, 2-14-18, 2nd Team All-CC; Amber Steigerwalt, Jr, F, 9-7-25, 2nd Team All-CC; Danielle Stong, Sr, F, 20-8-48; Aliki Torrence, Jr, D, 1st Team All-CC, 3rd Team All-America.
Key Losses: Nora Kornfeld, F, 0-3-3.
Preseason Poll Projection: 1st
Outlook: Ursinus is poised to capture its 11th Conference title in 12 years. The Bears' experienced roster is filled with some of the top offensive and defensive players in the Conference. Reed and Steigerwalt will be the catalysts in the midfield that create scoring opportunities for Keenan and Stong. With Torrence and Kopera on the backline and DeSpirito in the cage, scoring chances will be hard to come by against the Bears. Ursinus will be a contender not only for a Conference championship but also for a NCAA championship.
Elizabeth Davis, Washington College
Washington College (13-5 in 2014, 6-4 CC, lost to Johns Hopkins in CC 1st round, 3-2)
Head Coach: Rachel Boyle (Ohio '96), 14th season
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All-Time Record: 262-233-4 since 1984
Centennial Titles (1): 1997
Playoff Appearances (9): 2000-01-02-04-05-10-11-12-14
Key Returnees: Elizabeth Davis, Jr, M, 12-10-34, 1st Team All-CC; Alli Dudley, Jr, M, 6-2-14; Jenn Miller, Jr, F, 8-2-18; Jordan Mitchell, Sr, D, 4-4-12, 2nd Team All-CC; Sadie Robertson, Sr, GK, 73.4 sv%, 1.14 GAA.
Key Losses: Emily Eline, D, 1-0-2; Jackie O'Connell, F, 6-3-15; Grace Phillips, F, 3-4-10.
Preseason Poll Projection: 5th
Outlook: With 11 freshmen on the roster, the Shorewomen will look to its upperclassmen to help the incoming players adjust to collegiate play. A first-team All-CC selection last season, Davis can show the newcomers what it takes to be a top player in the Conference. Dudley and Miller will be scoring threats on offense, while Mitchell and Robertson will steady the defense. Look for Washington College to be in the mix for a spot in the playoffs.