Preseason Coaches Poll | Conference History / Records
Holly Senebandith, Bryn Mawr
Bryn Mawr (0-12 in 2015, 0-9 CC, 11th place)
Head Coach: Victor Brady (Swarthmore '13), 1st season
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All-Time Record: 261-466-59 since 1925
Centennial Titles (0)
Key Returnees: Holly Senebandith, Sr, M, 1-1-3; Angela Meng, Soph, GK, 59.7 sv%; Abigail Lua, Soph, F, 1-0-2; Haley Newsham, Sr, M.
Key Losses: Katie Alpert, F, 0-1-1.
Preseason Poll Projection: 11th
Outlook: There is a lot of excitement in the air with the arrival of Brady as head coach. Seniors Senebandith and Newsham will return to lead the young squad. While Brady hopes to lead Bryn Mawr to a higher finish in the standings this season, it may be another year or two until he has postseason success at Bryn Mawr.
Merritt Davis, Dickinson
Dickinson (12-7 in 2015, 6-4 CC, 5th place, lost to F&M in CC semifinals, 1-0)
Head Coach: Carly Zinn (Lock Haven '10), 1st season
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All-Time Record: 324-430-49
Centennial Titles (0)
Playoff Appearances (4): 2004-08-13-15
Key Returnees: Merritt Davis, Sr, D, 4-12-20, 1st Team All-CC, All-American; Kim Monteferante, Jr, D, 2-4-8, 2nd Team All-CC; Catherine Perlmutter, Sr, F, 12-6-30; Chelsea Kramer, Soph, F, 7-1-15. Alex Bonser, Jr, D, 1-0-2. Julia Murphy, Soph, F, 0-3-3.
Key Losses: Emily Fuss, GK, 76.3 sv%, HM All-CC; Caroline Karwel, M/D, 4-6-14, HM All-CC.
Preseason Poll Projection: 5th
Outlook: Dickinson's veteran lineup will be under the guidance of a new head coach in Zinn. The Red Devils return the majority of their goal-scorers from a season ago in Davis, Perlmutter, and Kramer; however, they will have to replace Fuss in the net. Dickinson will be in the mix for the title come tournament time.
Ilianna Santangelo, Franklin & Marshall
Franklin & Marshall (17-4 in 2015, 10-1 CC, lost to Ursinus in CC final, 1-0; lost in NCAA 2nd Round to Middlebury, 2-0)
Head Coach: Melissa Mariano (Middlebury '04), 8th season
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All-Time Record: 418-335-36 since 1973
Centennial Titles (1): 2012
Playoff Appearances (11): 2001-02-04-05-07-09-11-12-13-14-15
Key Returnees: Bridget Falcone, Sr, D, 1-2-4, 2nd Team All-CC; Anne Horsley, Jr, M, 3-4-10, HM All-CC; Sydney Cole, Jr, F, 7-6-20; Ilianna Santangelo, Soph, GK, 72.5 sv %; Sarah Schannauer, Jr, D, 1-2-4.
Key Losses: Lauren Eastman, F, 5-1-11; Maria Guarisco, M, 15-9-39, 1st Team All-CC, All-American; Tamara Mills, M, 3-0-6; Mary Kate Olson, D, 2-2-6, 1st Team All-CC, All-American; Clare Wirth, M, 7-4-18; Mary Kate Meedzan, D, 2-0-4.
Preseason Poll Projection: 2nd
Outlook: The Diplomats will look to capture their second Conference title this season. Replacing Guarisco and Olson will not be easy, but the Diplomats return a solid defense in Falcone, Horsley, and Santangelo. Junior forward Cole will lead the offensive efforts for the Diplomats. If F&M can find someone to replace the scoring of Guarisco from last season, they will be well positioned to win the title in 2016.
Haley Mowery, Gettysburg
Gettysburg (8-9 in 2015, 4-6 CC, T-6th place)
Head Coach: Barb Jordan (Penn State '86), 15th season
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All-Time Record: 494-365-62 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: Hannah Fitzgerald, Sr, F, 9-7-25, 2nd Team All-CC; Haley Mowery, Jr, GK, 75.6 sv%, 2.60 GAA, HM All-CC; Samantha Wright, Sr, F, 8-6-22; Tori Sankey, Sr, M, 8-3-19; Kathryn Hardman, Sr, F, 6-3-15; Kelly Remann, Jr, D.
Key Losses: Alex Calder, M, 1-0-2; Emily Van horn, D; Christina Wright, D, 1-1-3; Mari Bigley, M, 2-0-4.
Preseason Poll Projection: 8th
Outlook: Gettysburg returns the core of their lineup for the 2016 season. The Bullets will be led by a strong offensive senior class in Fitzgerald, Wright, Sankey, and Hardman. Mowery returns to tend the goal and if the Bullets are able to replace some key defenders from last season they should be in the playoff hunt this season.
Elena Veale, Haverford
Haverford (11-7 in 2015, 7-3 CC, lost to Ursinus in CC semifinal, 6-1)
Head Coach: Jackie Cox (St. Joseph's '06), 7th season
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All-Time Record: 266-335-12 since 1980
Centennial Titles (0)
Playoff Appearances (6): 2009-10-11-12-13-15
Key Returnees: Elena Veale, Jr, M, 13-2-28, 2nd Team All-CC; Paige Carson, Jr, M, 9-2-20; Natalie Leslie, Sr, D, 2-0-4; Stephanie Terrell, Jr, M, 2-1-5; Nicole Witte, Sr, A/D, 4-3-11.
Key Losses: Sarah Waldis, M, 9-5-23, 1st Team All-CC; Allison Martin, D, 0-2-2, 1st Team All-CC; Brenna Boehman, M, 4-2-10; Lindsey Lopes, GK, 70.5 sv%, 2.27 GAA.
Preseason Poll Projection: 3rd
Outlook: After making the conference semifinals last season, Haverford will look to return to the playoffs in 2016. The Fords return their top point scorer and a 2nd-team all-cc selection from last year in junior midfielder Veale. Joining Veale in the middle, will be classmates Carson and Terrell, while seniors Leslie and Witte will control the defense. If Haverford can replace two first team all-cc selections in Waldis and Martin, the Fords should be a title contender this season.
Morgan Pothast, Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins (7-10 in 2015, 4-6 CC, T-6th Place)
Head Coach: Megan Callahan Fraser (Maryland '96), 20th season
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All-Time Record: 382-266-27 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: Morgan Pothast, Jr, M, 10-2-22; Princess Sutherland, Jr, F, 6-2-14; Francesca Cali, Jr, F/M, 0-2-2; Shannon Cosgrove, Sr, M, 2-2-6; Greta Helvie, Jr, GK, 71.6 sv%, 2.52 GAA; Victoria Piscopo, Sr, M, 4-3-11.
Key Losses: Leslie Macmanus, M, 3-5-11, 2nd Team All-CC; Kiana Duncan, D, 1-3-5.
Preseason Poll Projection: 6th
Outlook: After narrowly missing the playoffs last season, the Blue Jays will look to return to the postseason in 2016. Hopkins returns several key players from last season, including their top two-point scorers in Pothast and Sutherland. Leading the defensive effort will be junior goalkeeper Helvie. The Blue Jays will look to their veteran squad to lead the team to the playoffs this season.
Gabrielle Yore, McDaniel
McDaniel (8-9 in 2014, 3-7 CC, 9th place)
Head Coach: Melissa Miranda Jones (Longwood '99), 11th season
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All-Time Record: 331-357-42 since 1935
Centennial Titles (1): 2002
Playoff Appearances (4): 2002-03-05-06
Key Returnees: Gabrielle Yore, Jr, F, 19-5-43, 2nd Team All-CC; Megan Quattrone, So, F, 10-3-23; Haley VanNostrand, Sr, F, 4-9-17; Sarah Bach, Sr, M, 4-8-16; Christina Gooding, So, GK, 68.0 sv%; Paige West, So, D.
Key Losses: Rachel Cressman, Sr, D, 5-6-16; Sara Reynolds, M, 4-4-12.
Preseason Poll Projection: 9th
Outlook: The Green Terror will have their sights on reaching the playoffs in 2016. McDaniel will be strong on offense with Yore, who led the team in points in 2015, returning to the lineup. Sophomore goalkeeper Gooding returns with a season of college experience under her belt to lead the defense. The Green Terror's strong offense should prove challenging for Conference foes this season.
Emily Davis, Muhlenberg
Muhlenberg (11-7 in 2013, 7-3 CC, lost to Dickinson in CC First Round, 1-0 OT)
Head Coach: Megan Eddinger (Gettysburg '01), 12th season
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All-Time Record: 419-277-35 since 1955
Centennial Titles (0)
Playoff Appearances (6): 2000-06-07-12-14-15
Key Returnees: Emily Boyle, Sr, M, 9-3-21, 1st Team All-CC; Claudia Theriault, Sr, B, 2nd Team All-CC; Emma Rosenthal, Jr, GK, 1.71 GAA, 2nd Team All-CC; Emily Davis, So, M, 6-2-14, HM All-CC, 2015 Rookie of the Year; Laura Holdman, Jr, M/F, 6-4-16; Taylor Smith, Sr, F, 7-1-15; Sarah Barbakoff, Sr, M/B; Alyssa Scott, Jr, B, 1-0-2; Alexandria DeAngelo, Jr, F/M, 1-3-5.
Key Losses: Gabrielle Smith, B.
Preseason Poll Projection: 4th
Outlook: With almost their entire starting line-up returning from last season, the Mules should be well positioned to make another run at the title in 2016. Boyle and Davis will take charge on the offensive side of the ball, while Rosenthal and Theriault will lead the defense. The Mules will be a top contender for the title this season.
Ursula Monaghan, Swarthmore
Swarthmore (4-13 in 2015, 0-9 CC, T-10th place)
Head Coach: Lauren Fuchs (Connecticut '81), 9th season
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All-Time Record: 602-449-76 since 1916
Centennial Titles (3): 1995-96-97
Playoff Appearances (1): 2000
Key Returnees: Jane Blicher, Jr, D, 2-3-7; Katherine Ianni, Sr, D, 2-1-5; Ursula Monaghan, Sr, 4-1-9; Jordyn Bell, Sr, 1-2-4; Sierra Spencer, Jr, F, 1-1-3;
Key Losses: Erin Gluck, F, 16-3-35, 2nd Team All-CC; Audrey Allen, M, 2-3-7; Ainsley Parrish, GK, 70.4 sv%.
Preseason Poll Projection: 10th
Outlook: Swarthmore will look to turn things around this season with the return of several juniors and seniors back in the lineup for 2016. Monaghan, Bell, and Spencer will lead the offense, while Blicher and Ianni will control the defense. The Garnet will need someone to step-up to replace their top goal-scorer and 2nd team all-conference member in Gluck if they hope to get more Conference wins this season.
Amber Steigerwalt, Ursinus
Ursinus (19-4 in 2015, 9-1 CC, defeated Franklin & Marshall in CC final, 1-0; lost in NCAA Semifinal to Bowdoin, 4-2)
Head Coach: Janelle Benner (Old Dominion '06), 6th season
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All-Time Record: 752-367-74
Centennial Titles (11): 2004-05-06-07-08-09-10-11-13-14-15
Playoff Appearances (13): 2003-04-05-06-07-08-09-10-11-12-13-14-15
Key Returnees: Aliki Torrence, Sr, B, 1-0-2, 1st Team All-CC, All-American; Amber Steigerwalt, Sr, F, 21-9-51, 1st Team All-CC, All-American; Bridget Sherry, Soph, B, 2nd Team All-CC; Ann Kopera, Sr, B, 9-2-20.
Key Losses: Megan Keenan, M, 21-20-62, 1st Team All-CC, 2015 Player of the Year, All-American; Danielle DeSpirito, GK, 69.5 sv%, 1.22 GAA, 1st Team All-CC; Devin Brakel, F, 16-5-37; Danielle Strong, F, 11-9-31; Samantha Macchio, F, 7-3-17; Stephanie Cooper, M, 3-4-10; Jordan Miller, M; Kelsey Reed, M, 0-6-6.
Preseason Poll Projection: 1st
Outlook: Despite graduating several key players from last season, including two-time player of the year Keenan, the Bears are never short on talent and should be a title contender again in 2016. Senior first-team all-conference back Torrence will lead the defensive side of the ball, while classmate and fellow first-team member Steigerwalt will propel the offense. Ursinus will look to earn their 12th conference, and fourth-consecutive, title this season.
Elizabeth Davis, Washington College
Washington College (9-8 in 2015, 4-6 CC, T-6th)
Head Coach: Rachel Boyle (Ohio '96), 15th season
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All-Time Record: 271-241-4 since 1984
Centennial Titles (1): 1997
Playoff Appearances (9): 2000-01-02-04-05-10-11-12-14
Key Returnees: Elizabeth Davis, Sr, M, 12-6-30, 1st Team All-CC; Allison Remenapp, Sr, M, 5-9-19; Alli Dudley, Sr, 4-4-12; Michaela Conners, Jr, F, 4-1-9.
Key Losses: Jordan Mitchell, D, 6-4-16, 2nd Team All-CC; Sadie Robertson, GK, 74.2 sv%, 1.61 GAA; Jenn Miller, F, 6-1-13.
Preseason Poll Projection: 7th
Outlook: After just missing playoffs last season, the Shorewomen will look to return to the playoffs in 2016. Senior midfielders Davis and Remenapp were the top point-scorers a season ago and will lead the offensive efforts once again this year. Washington will need to replace Mitchell and Robertson on defense if they want to make a playoff run this season.