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Bryn Mawr (5-11-1 in 2014, 1-8-1 CC, 9th place)
Head Coach: Erin DeMarco (Ithaca '01), 10th season
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All-Time Record: 152-335-32
Centennial Titles (0)
Playoff Appearances (0)
Key Returnees: Hannah Broderick, Sr, M, 0-1-1; Aviva Kosanksy, Sr, GK; Alice Bell, Sr, M, 4-1-9; Anna Schoonover, Jr, D; Caitlin Homstad, Sr, 1-1-3; Nina Bertolami, Sr, M, 2-1-5; Madeleine Mark, Jr, F, 2-2-6.
Key Losses: Marcela Dorfsman-Hopkins, M, 3-1-7; Marian Slocum, D, 1-1-3.
Preseason Poll Projection: 11th
Outlook: The Owls made some great improvements in 2014 and hope to continue to move up in the standings in 2015. Broderick, Bell, Bertolami, and Mark return as experienced offensive players, while senior Kosansky returns in the goal. With the addition of a few newcomers on defense, Bryn Mawr should continue to improve in 2015.
Dickinson (11-5-1 in 2014, 5-4-1 CC, 6th place)
Head Coach: Kelly Tyrrell (Colgate '00), 8th season
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All-Time Record: 282-239-39
Centennial Titles (0)
Playoff Appearances (4): 2005-08-09-10
Key Returnees: Hannah Matlack, Sr, B, 0-2-2, 1st team All-CC; Jenna Lamb, Sr, F, 4-2-10; Andrea Caya, Soph, M, 5-1-11; Erin Sutphen, Sr, M, 3-2-8; Charlotte Armour, Sr, GK, 81.7 sv%; Bridgette Corbran, Sr, F, 2-1-5; Jillian Marini, Jr, D, 1-1-3.
Key Losses: Allie Young, F, 2nd team All-CC; Cate Maugle, 1-5-7; Kerri Bergin, D; Jess Swain, F.
Preseason Poll Projection: 4th
Outlook: The Red Devils have narrowly missed the playoffs four years in a row but hope to change that in 2015. Dickinson has a very strong senior class returning, including All-CC first-team selection, Hannah Matlack, goalie Charlotte Armour, and trio of Lamb, Corbran, and Sutphen on the offensive side. If the team is able to build upon its experiences from the last few seasons, the Red Devils have a chance to contend for a playoff spot in 2015.
Franklin & Marshall (2-14-1 in 2014, 1-8-1 CC, 10th)
Head Coach: Heather Kemp (Messiah '08), 1st season
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All-Time Record: 280-256-40
Centennial Titles (0)
Playoff Appearances (3): 2001-02-11
Key Returnees: Kyra Judge, Soph, F, 1-0-2; Sarah Mischianti, Jr, M; Jennifer Lurty, Sr, D, 0-1-1; Shannon Johnson-Finn, Soph, GK, 71.3 sv%.
Key Losses: Brianna Reid, B, 3-2-8, Honorable Mention All-CC; Nicole Rynecki, M, 2-1-5; Megan Rubenstein, B, 1-0-2; Spencer Plante, M, 1-0-2; Allison Miller, M; Alexa Yarish, F.
Preseason Poll Projection: 9th
Outlook: There's a lot of excitement in the air in Lancaster with the arrival of Kemp as head coach. The Diplomats will have to replace several starters from last season, including honorable mention All-CC defender, Brianna Reid. Lurty and Judge will be expected to lead the offense, while Johnson-Finn will return in goal with a year of experience under her belt. If F&M is able to have some young players step up this season, the Diplomats should be much improved in 2015.
Gettysburg (13-4-2 in 2014, 9-0-1 CC, lost to Swarthmore in CC semifinal, 2-0)
Head Coach: Matt Garrett (Slippery Rock), 8th season
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All-Time Record: 285-168-36
Centennial Titles (5): 1993-94-98-99-2004
Playoff Appearances (12): 2001-02-03-04-05-06-07-10-11-12-13-14
Key Returnees: Eliza Gray, Sr, GK, 80.0 sv%, 10 ShO, 1st Team All-CC; Cailin DiGiacomo, Sr, B, 2nd team All-CC; Lauren Schapiro, Sr, F, 5-4-14; Julia Ramsey, Jr, M, 0-2-2; Melissa Seidner, Sr, F, 1-1-3.
Key Losses: Molly Phillips, M, 4-3-11 1st team All-CC; Meg Castranova, B, 0-2-2, 1st team All-CC; Brigid Behan, F, 3-1-7, 2nd team All-CC; Georgia Ferguson, M, 5-1-11, Honorable Mention All-CC; Mary Kamovitch, 0-1-1.
Preseason Poll Projection: 2nd
Outlook: The Bullets had another strong season in 2014, bowing out in the CC semifinal to eventual CC champion, Swarthmore. Gettysburg graduated four All-CC honorees; however, the Bullets also return two in senior goalie Gray and senior back DiGiacomo. Leading scorer from a season ago, forward Schapiro also returns for her senior year to lead the offense. If the Bullets are able to fill the gaps from the strong graduating class of 2014, they will contend for the 2015 title.
Haverford (7-7-3 in 2014, 3-6-1 CC, 8th)
Head Coach: Jamie Schneck (Muhlenberg '03), 9th season
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All-Time Record: 265-230-52
Centennial Titles (2): 1995-2012
Playoff Appearances (9): 2004-05-07-08-09-10-11-12-13
Key Returnees: Abby Letts, Jr, D, 0-1-1; Tori D'Acunto, Jr, D; Skyler Ellenburg, Soph, F/M, 1-2-4; Jo Haller, Sr, M, 1-0-2; Raina Fitzpatrick, Soph, M.
Key Losses: Connie Friedman, F, 5-2-12, 2nd team All-CC; Michelle Babicz, B, 3-0-6, Honorable Mention All-CC; Robin Chernow, GK, 86.1 sv%, 8 ShO, 2nd team All-CC; Phoebe Miller, F, 1-2-4; Larisa Antonisse, F, 1-0-2; Kristin Hasselgren, D, 0-2-2.
Preseason Poll Projection: 5th
Outlook: 2015 looks to be a rebuilding year for the Fords, as they graduated All-CC second-team selection, forward Connie Friedman, and All-CC Honorable Mention selection, goalkeeper Robin Chernow. However, Haverford does have some experienced players returning, particularly in the midfield and defense, in Letts, D'Acunto, Ellenburg, Haller, and Fitzpatrick. Finding a replacement in goal and some offensive-minded newcomers could make the difference for Haverford's playoff hopes this fall.
Johns Hopkins (19-4-2 in 2014, 9-1 CC, lost to Swarthmore in CC final; lost to Williams in NCAA Semifinal, 1-0)
Head Coach: Leo Weil (Maryland '67), 24th season
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All-Time Record: 326-104-33
Centennial Titles (11): 1996-97-2002-05-06-07-08-09-10-11-13
Playoff Appearances (14): 2001-02-03-04-05-06-07-08-09-10-11-12-13-14
Key Returnees: Ana Bengoechea, Jr, M, 2-4-8, 1st team All-CC; Meg Van De Loo, Soph, M, 3-0-6; Adrienne Johnson, Jr, D, 1-0-2, 2nd Team All-CC; Alaina Arthur, Sr, M/F, 4-1-9; Maryalice McKenna, Sr, M, 2-1-5; Bailey Monaco, Soph, F, 2-5-9; Sarah Benett, Sr, GK, 80.0 sv%; Clara Aranguren, Jr, GK, 76.7 sv%.
Key Losses: Hannah Kronick, F, 17-7-41, 1st team All-CC & 2012, 2013 and 2014 Player of the Year; Sydney Teng, F, 11-3-25, 1st team All-CC ; Emily Nagourney, B, 2nd team All-CC; Amanda Masse, 1-3-5;
Preseason Poll Projection: 1st
Outlook: The Blue Jays lost a heartbreaking CC Championship game in PK's to Swarthmore last season and will be looking to re-take the title in 2015. Johns Hopkins will need to replace a trio of All-CC players, including one of the most decorated players to ever come through the program, forward Hannah Kronick. The Blue Jays will be led by first-team All-CC selection, junior midfielder Ana Bengoechea and second-team All-CC selection junior defender Adrienne Johnson. Additionally, both goalies from last season return in Sarah Bennett and Clara Aranguren. If the Blue Jays are able to fill the scoring void of Kronick and Teng, they have another great shot of making a run for the 2015 title.
McDaniel (10-6-5 in 2014, 3-4-3 CC, 7th place)
Head Coach: Sandy Lagana (Bridgewater '04), 4th season
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All-Time Record: 212-242-23
Centennial Titles (0)
Playoff Appearances (1): 2013
Key Returnees: Nicole Hill, Jr, F, 5-8-18, 2nd team All-CC; Chloe Allen-Gorman, Jr, M; Maggie Quinn, Jr, F, 5-2-12; Christina Wroblewski, Jr, M, 4-3-11; Catherine Wroblewiski, Jr, M, 3-2-8; Kristen Upton, Soph, M, 2-2-6; Haley Jacobs, Jr, GK, 75.6 sv%.
Key Losses: Kristin Hart, B, 1st team All-CC; Julia Pope, F, 2-1-5; Meghan Sturgill, F, 5-1-11;
Preseason Poll Projection: 8th
Outlook: After a one-year postseason hiatus, the Green Terror will look to return to the Conference playoffs in 2015. McDaniel will need to replace first-team defensive selection Kristin Hart; however, the Green Terror return a large number of starters from last season, including junior forward Nicole Hill who was last season's leading scorerer and second-team All-CC selection. The experience of the squad may prove enough to return to the playoffs this season.
Muhlenberg (11-7-2 in 2014, 6-4 CC, 4th place, lost to Swarthmore in CC first round, 1-0)
Head Coach: Leslie Benintend (Cortland '92), 21st season
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All-Time Record: 240-170-34
Centennial Titles (3): 2000-01-03
Playoff Appearances (10): 2001-02-03-04-06-08-09-12-13-14
Key Returnees: Taylor Pini, Sr, M, 6-2-14, 2nd team All-CC; Jen Mermelstein, Sr, GK, 85.2 sv%, 2nd team All-CC; Rachel Manci, Jr, B; Courtney Simon, Jr, B; Nicole Karsch, Sr, M; Carly DeNigris, Soph, M, 3-1-7; Tori Dowd, Sr, M; Kaitlin Cassidy, Jr, F, 2-0-4.
Key Losses: Colleen Touhey, M, 4-3-11, 1st team All-CC; Leah Messler, M, 1-0-2; Krissy Fioretti, B, 1-0-2.
Preseason Poll Projection: T-6th
Outlook: The Mules made their third straight playoff appearance in 2014 and are positioned to make it four straight in 2015. Second-team All-CC midfielder and the team's leading scorer, Taylor Pini, returns for her senior year to lead the offensive efforts. Fellow senior and second-team All-CC honoree, Jen Mermelsein, returns in goal to lead the defense. The Mules' experience should position them well to return to the posteason this fall.
Swarthmore (13-7-1 in 2014, 6-4 CC, 2015 Centennial Conference Champions; lost to Connecticut College in NCAA 1st round)
Head Coach: Todd Anckaitis (Lafayette '95), 11th season
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All-Time Record: 226-268-40
Centennial Titles (1): 2014
Playoff Appearances (7): 2006-07-08-09-11-12-14
Key Returnees: Hannah Lichtenstein, Jr, F, 10-6-26, 1st team All-CC; Miranda Saldivar, Jr, M, 0-4-4, Honorable Mention All-CC; Caroline Khanna, Jr, M, 3-3-9, Honorable Mention All-CC; Melissa Trofa, Sr, F, 0-8-8; Amanda Bosworth, Sr, M/D, 2-1-5; Reba Magier, Sr, GK, 79.7 sv%; Katherine Zavez, Jr, D; Mele Johnson, Jr, F/M, 9-1-19.
Key Losses: Emma Sindelar, F, 9-7-25, 1st team All-CC ; Emma Bachmanhuff, B, 1-1-3, Honorable Mention All-CC; Elyse Tierney, B, 1-0-2.
Preseason Poll Projection: 3rd
Outlook: Swarthmore captured its first-ever Centennial championship and an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament after prevailing 5-4 in a penalty-kick shootout over No. 22 nationally-ranked Johns Hopkins. The Garnet return the 2014 CC Rookie of the Year and team's leading scorer, Hannah Lichtenstein, to lead the offense. Saldivar and Khanna will anchor the midfield, while Magier will return in goal. Swarthmore's experienced squad should find themselves contending for another title in 2015.
Ursinus (9-7-2 in 2014, 6-2-2 CC, 3rd place; lost to Johns Hopkins in CC semifinal, 2-1)
Head Coach: Kelly Wakeman (Moravian '04), 4th season
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All-Time Record: 148-165-27
Centennial Titles (0)
Playoff Appearances (7): 2003-04-05-06-07-10-14
Key Returnees: Jeannie Jasinski, Jr, M, 7-1-15, 2nd team All-CC; Katelyn Koser, Jr, D; Courtney Sullivan, Jr, GK, 77.6 sv%; Anna Budny, So, M; Katherine Bell, Soph, M, 2-0-4; Jacqueline Smiler, Jr, F, 2-1-5; Julia Senkevich, Jr, M, 0-1-1; Erin Farrell, Jr, F, 1-1-3.
Key Losses: Valerie Bedrock, M, 3-6-12, 2nd team All-CC; Jessica Lenszo, F, 0-3-3; Alexis Haug, F, 5-1-11.
Preseason Poll Projection: T-6th
Outlook: After three seasons under Coach Wakeman's system, the Bears were drastically improved in 2014 and look to make another run in playoffs again this fall. Ursinus returns the majority of their starters from a year ago, including a very strong junior class led by second-team All-CC midfielder, Jeannie Jasinski. Classmate Courtney Sullivan returns between the pipes to lead the defense. The Bears' will use their experiences to make some noise again in 2015.
Washington College (3-11-3 in 2014, 0-8-2 CC, 11th place)
Head Coach: Kerry Smith (Nova Southeastern '06), 2nd season
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All-Time Record: 61-195-15
Centennial Titles (0)
Playoff Appearances (0)
Key Returnees: Emani Silva, Soph, M, 3-2-8, Honorable Mention All-CC; Melissa Barry, Jr, GK, 83.7 Sv%; Bailey Howard, Jr, M, 1-0-2; Caitlin Byrnes, Sr, D.
Key Losses: Kelsey McCurdy, D, 1-1-3; Taylor Matteson, D, 0-1-1; Marisa Atkins, F
Preseason Poll Projection: 10th
Outlook: Coach Smith will be looking to start her program moving forward in her second season at the helm of the Shorewomen program. Honorable mention All-CC, Emani Silva, returns for her sophomore year to lead the midfield this season, while junior Melissa Barry returns in the goal. With the addition of a few young players to the squad, the Shorewomen should be improved in 2015.