2011 uconn women's soccer media guide

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2011 UConn ScheduleAUGUST11th UMass (exhibition) Storrs, CT14th @ BC (exhibition) Chestnut Hill, MA 19th Northeastern Storrs, CT26th Colgate Storrs, CT28th CCSU Storrs, CTSEPTEMBER 2nd @ Wake Forest& TBA 4th @ Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech& TBA 9th Boston University Storrs, CT 11th @ Harvard Cambridge, MA15th Syracuse* Storrs, CT18th @ St John’s* Queens, NY23rd Louisville* Storrs, CT 25th Cincinnati* Storrs, CT30th @ DePaul* Chicago, ILOCTOBER2nd @ Notre Dame* South Bend, IN7th @ USF* Tampa, FL9th @ Marquette* Milwaukee, WI14th Pittsburgh* Storrs, CT16th West Virginia* Storrs, CT21, 22 @ Providence* Providence, R.I

* - BIG EAST Opponent& - Wake Forest Tournament (Winston-Salem, N.C.)

Table of ContentsGeneral InformationTable of Contents/Schedule ..............................................................1Historical Timeline ..........................................................................2-3Joseph J. Morrone Stadium ...........................................................4-5General Information/Ticket Information .............................................6

Connecticut CoachesHead Coach Len Tsantiris ............................................................8-11Assistant Coach Margaret Rodriguez .............................................12Assistant Coach Zac Shaw .............................................................13Strength and Conditioning Coach Chris West ................................14Why I Chose UConn ..................................................................15-16

2011 Season Preview2011 Rosters and Breakdown ....................................................18-192011 Preview ..............................................................................20-21

Connecticut PlayersPlayer Profiles ............................................................................23-46

2010 Season Review2010 Season-in-Review .............................................................48-492010 Season Statistics ....................................................................502010 Game Recaps ...................................................................51-55Huskies and the Media ....................................................................55

The BIG EAST2010 BIG EAST Recap ...................................................................57UConn vs. the BIG EAST ................................................................58BIG EAST All-Time Tournament Records.......................................59BIG EAST Players of the Year ........................................................60BIG EAST Awards ...........................................................................61

UConn Women’s Soccer History30th Anniversary .............................................................................63By the Numbers..........................................................................64-65All-time Letterwinners .................................................................66-67All-Americans .............................................................................68-69National and Regional Recognition .................................................70100-Point Club .................................................................................71Record Book ...............................................................................72-73Team Honors ...................................................................................74Retired Numbers .............................................................................75NCAA Tournament History .........................................................76-77All-Time Postseason Box Scores ...............................................78-81Year-by-Year Results .................................................................82-85All-Time Record vs. Opponents ......................................................86UConn and the U.S. National Team ...............................................87Foreign Tours .............................................................................88-89Long Island Connection...................................................................90

UConn Support StaffAcademic Counseling ......................................................................92UConn Support Staff .......................................................................93Huskies in the Community .........................................................94-95

The University of ConnecticutThe University of Connecticut ................................................101-102Living the UConn Experience ........................................................103A Remarkable Transformation ...............................................104-105Top 10 Reasons to Attend UConn .........................................106-107Athletic Director Jeff Hathaway .....................................................108UConn Athletic Facilities ...............................................................109

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Connecticut’s national Dominance

Over the past 32 years, UConn women’s soccer has earned . . .» 28 NCAA Tournament Berths (1982-2007, 2009, 2010) » 4 NCAA Finals Appearances (1984, 1990, 1997, 2003)

» 8 National Semifinals Appearances (1981-1984, 1990, 1994, 1997, 2003)» 18 NCAA Quarterfinals Appearances

(1982-1984, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993-2000, 2002, 2003, 2007)» 10 BIG EAST Championships

(Regular Season: 1995, 1998-2003, 2005; Tournament: 2002, 2004)

HistoriCAl tiMeline

1970’s1979: UConn women’s soccer begins under head coach Maggie Dunlop, who will post a 24-10-2 overall record in two sea-sons.

1980’s1981: Len Tsantiris, an All-New England men’s soccer standout at Connecticut from 1973-76, takes over as head coach of Connecticut women’s soccer.•In the same year, the soccer squad earns the program’s first-ever trip to the national semifinal, placing third at the AIAW National Tournament.1982-84: UConn earns three more “consecutive” trips to the women’s soccer semifinal in 1982, 1983 and 1984 (the first three years of the tournament under the umbrella of the NCAA). The 1984 squad lost 2-0 to North Carolina in the national championship match.1983: Tara Buckley becomes the first and only four-time All-American in UConn women’s soccer history (1980-1983). Her sister, Moira Buckley, was a three-time All-American (1981-83) and set career records for points (166) and goals scored (63).October 27, 1983: Huskies defeat Westfield State 10-0 to finish the regular season undefeated for the second consecutive year.November 12,1983: UConn defeats Boston College in the NCAA Tournament First Round to set a new school record with 19 wins.

1990’s1990: The Huskies charge into the College Cup Final, topping Virginia in the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals and defeating Santa Clara in a semifinal shootout en route to the title contest. •UConn women’s soccer advanced to its fifth national semifinal and second NCAA National Championship game.September 22, 1990: Perhaps the greatest win in the history of UConn women’s soccer, comes via a 3-2 overtime win over then eight-time national champion North Carolina. UConn not only defeated the defending NCAA champs, but also ended the Tar Heels’ 103-game unbeaten streak, which had been the longest unbeaten streak of any intercollegiate sport in the country.1994: The Huskies post an impressive 19-4 overall record and advance to the program’s sixth national semifinal.November 13, 1994: The Huskies have a heroic 2-1 double-overtime win over Hartford in the NCAA Regional Champion-ship match.1995: Connecticut owns a record of 19-3-2 overall and a spotless 8-0 in BIG EAST play. The undefeated BIG EAST season is the first of an eventual eight regular season championships.September 9, 1995: Huskies begin a school-record 16-game winning streak and a school-record nine-game shutout streak.October 6, 1995: 5-4 overtime UConn win in South Bend snaps Notre Dame’s 36-game regular-season unbeaten streak.1996: The single-season record of 22 wins is set after posting an overall mark of 22-3 and advancing to the NCAA quarter-finals.

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1997: The 1996 single-season win record is broken after the program wins 23-of-27 games played en route to advancing to the national semifinal for the seventh time. The Huskies finished the year ranked No. 2 in the country after playing in the national championship game thanks to a 2-1 national semifinal win over previously unbeaten Notre Dame and a 2-1 double-overtime victory over Hartford in the Second Round of the NCAA’s.• As a result of their success, Sara Whalen is named the Women’s Soccer National Player of the Year by the Honda Awards Program and the Connecticut star was also named the 1997 National Soccer Coaches Association National Player of the Year. Also, she was honored as a First Team All-American for the third consecutive time in that same year.•Connecticut head coach Len Tsantiris goes on to be named the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Division I Women’s National Coach of the Year.1999: Whalen (‘97) is a key member of the United States Women’s Soccer Team that goes on to win the World Cup. 1998-2003: UConn women’s soccer wins six consecutive BIG EAST Conference regular season titles.

2000’s2000: Whalen was a member of the silver-medal winning USA squad at the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.November 17, 2000: UConn garners a 1-0 victory over No. 2 nationally-ranked Nebraska in the third round of the 2000 NCAA Tournament.November 12, 2002: The program wins the BIG EAST Tournament title with a 1-0 win over West Virginia.2003: UConn makes their eighth national semifinal appearance earning its fourth berth in the NCAA championship game and ending the season ranked No. 2 in the nation for the second time.September 14, 2003: The Huskies take a hard-fought 3-2 double-overtime victory over then-defending National Champion Portland.September 12, 2004: UConn head coach Len Tsantiris becomes only the second coach in college women’s soccer history to win 400 games when his Huskies beat Hartford 3-0.November 7, 2004: the Huskies hand eventual NCAA Champion Notre Dame their only loss of the season as they beat the Fighting Irish 2-1 to win the BIG EAST Tournament Championship in Storrs.October 7, 2007: Head Coach Len Tsantiris wins his 450th game, defeating Seton Hall 2-1 in overtime.November 12, 2007: In earning a berth to its 26th consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament, UConn becomes the only other school, besides North Carolina, to appear in every single tournament.November 13, 2009: Defeated Boston University 1-0 in the NCAA tournament to record the program’s 500th victory in 31 years

Miscellaneous•In 30 seasons as head coach of the Connecticut women’s soccer program, Len Tsantiris has compiled an overall record of 484-155-46, a .733 winning performance.

• In 31 seasons as a varsity program, Connecticut women’s soccer has compiled an overall record of 510-165-49, an impressive 73.8 winning percentage.

•UConn women’s soccer has advanced to the NCAA Division I National Championship Game four times (1984, 1990, 1997, 2003) while earning eight trips to the national tournament semifinals (1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1990, 1994, 1997, 2003).

•In the past 31 seasons, Connecticut women’s soccer has finished in the top 10 in the final national poll 22 times.

•The Connecticut women’s soccer program has produced 27 All-Americans, earning the honor a total of 44 times.

•UConn women’s soccer has won 10 BIG EAST Conference titles.

•UConn women’s soccer has had 14 student-athletes named BIG EAST Conference Player of the Year.

•UConn women’s soccer has retired two numbers - Honoring four-time All-American Tara Buckley by retiring the No. 5 jersey and honoring three-time All-American and 1997 National Player of the Year Sarah Whalen by retiring the No. 8 jersey.

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top ten largest Home Crowds(includes games since 1990)

1. **Syracuse ..............9/26/99 ...............6,0702. Syracuse ..................10/4/98 ...............4,0123. Notre Dame .............9/22/96 ...............3,7114. North Carolina ........10/17/92 ..............3,4125. Notre Dame ............10/21/00 ..............2,4946. Rutgers ....................10/6/96 ...............2,5317. Notre Dame ............10/16/98 ..............2,5088. Seton Hall ...............10/20/02 ..............2,3989. Notre Dame ............10/13/06 ..............2,30810. Yale .........................10/6/02 ...............2,260** - Largest Regular Season Attendance in NCAA Women’s Soccer History At Time of Game.

J oseph J. Morrone Stadium, with its seating capacity of just under 4,500 and a natural grass playing surface, is one of the finest college soccer facilities in the nation. The natural grass playing surface measures 75 by 120 yards, the maximum dimensions for a collegiate soccer field.

The stadium has undergone major improvements over the past several years. This new-look Stadium has been funded by both state monies and by private contributions through the UConn Friends of Soccer support organization. The latest part of the new-look to Morrone Stadium are its visual enhancements which provide recognition of historical team and individual achievements. These enhancements are panels that have been placed in each end zone as well as on the front side of the press box.

Prior to the 2010 additions, Morrone Stadium’s last feature added was a full field lighting system, installed right before the 2000 soccer season.

The addition of lights to Morrone Stadium was a tremendous boost to the soccer program. The facility is one of the top collegiate sites in the nation and the ability to play matches under the lights means the national-level soccer program has a national-level, state-of-the-art home surface, day and night. In addition, the matches played under the lights create an enjoyable atmosphere which can involve the entire soccer community and generate a positive effect on home game attendance.

The enhancements over the years at Morrone Stadium include: a state-of-the-art scoreboard and message center; aluminum bleachers; replacement of the natural grass surface, with new grass and an irrigation and automatic watering system installed; and one of the top press boxes in the country.

The fully enclosed and heated aluminum-sided press box measures 120 feet. It includes a 60-foot midsection for working media, rooms for television and home and visiting radio, an enclosed upper camera deck, and special hospitality areas for guests. Additionally, television monitors are positioned throughout the press box for viewing the game action below.

On April 11, 1997, the University of Connecticut Board of Trustees approved the naming of the Connecticut Soccer Stadium as the Joseph J. Morrone Stadium.

The naming of the stadium enables the Division of Athletics to recognize the significant contributions that Joe Morrone has made to the growth of soccer on all levels, but more specifically at the University of Connecticut.

Coach Morrone retired as head coach of men’s soccer at Connecticut following the 1996 season. In 28 years directing the UConn program, Morrone compiled an overall record of 358-178-53, and in 39 years as a collegiate head soccer coach he compiled a 422-199-64 record, ranking him as one of only four collegiate soccer coaches with more than 400 career victories. In 1981, he led Connecticut to the NCAA Division I National Championship.

Year Home Away Neutral2010 7-3-2 3-4-0 0-3-12009 9-1-1 2-6-1 0-1-02008 4-5-2 2-3-3 1-1-12007 7-2-1 5-3-1 2-1-02006 6-0-2 3-5-1 2-2-12005 7-1-2 5-1-0 3-3-02004 10-4-0 5-2-0 3-1-12003 7-2-2 4-3-0 6-1-12002 13-1-1 7-2-0 1-0-02001 11-3-0 6-1-0 1-2-02000 9-2-2 7-3-0 1-2-01999 11-1-0 5-3-0 1-4-01998 12-1-1 6-1-1 3-0-01997 12-1-0 6-1-0 5-2-01996 12-2-0 7-1-0 3-0-01995 11-0-1 7-2-1 1-1-01994 10-1-0 6-0-0 3-3-01993 10-1-0 4-3-1 3-2-01992 6-2-1 7-3-0 2-0-0

Year Home Away Neutral 1991 9-3-0 6-2-0 1-0-01990 8-1-0 5-6-1 2-1-01989 8-2-1 6-1-1 0-0-01988 9-1-2 6-2-0 0-2-01987 13-1-2 3-3-1 0-1-01986 9-2-0 5-3-1 1-0-01985 8-2-0 6-2-0 0-1-01984 10-2-0 5-2-1 2-0-11983 9-0-0 7-0-0 3-2-11982 10-0-0 5-1-1 1-0-01981 11-2-0 5-1-1 1-0-01980 7-1-0 5-3-0 3-0-11979 6-2-0 3-3-1 0-1-0Totals 291-52-23 164-76-17 55-37-8

UConn in Season Openers: 22-8-2UConn in Home Openers: 25-5-2

All-time Home/Away record

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Media Guide Credits: The 2011 University of Connecticut Women’s Soccer Media Guide is a publication of the University of Connecticut Division of Athlet-ics, Jeff Hathaway, Director. Written, produced and designed by Matt Lee and Sagan Byrne, Athletic Communications Assistants. Special thanks to Luanne Dunstan, Athletic Communications Secretary. Publication composed on Adobe InDesign CS. Photography: Stephen Slade, Bob Stowell, Dale McMillan, Chris Livingston, David Silverman, Thom Vollenwider, C.W. Pack and University Communications, Howard Smith/ISI Photos. WPS Photos Provided by FC Gold Pride/John Todd/ISI Photos, Sky Blue FC/Howard C. Smith, and St. Louis Athletica/ Bill Barrett/ISI Photos. Cover Design by Summit Athletic Media.

Players and coaches will be available for interviews throughout the week and at the conclusion of all games. All requests for interviews should be made one day in advance and all requests must be made through the Athletic Communications Office. In-terviews on game days will be held approximately 10 minutes after the game has concluded. Head coach Len Tsantiris is available most weekdays.

Connecticut women’s soccer practices are held at Joseph J. Mor-rone Stadium on the southwest side of campus. Practices nor-mally run between 3:00 and 5:00 on Tuesday and Thursday and from 12-2 on Wednesday. Times of practice are subject to change without notice. Practices are open to the media and public.

Media and photo credentials for home games may be obtained by writing the Athletic Communications Office, University of Connecticut, 2095 Hillside Road, Storrs, CT 06269-1173, or by calling the office at (860) 486-3531. Credentials should be re-quested with at least 24 hours notice. Passes are for working media only.

Any questions pertaining to media related inquiries should be directed to Sagan Byrne in the University of Connecticut Athletic Communications Office. The University of Connecticut Athletic Communications office is located in the lower level of Harry A. Gampel Pavilion.

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University FactsLocation ......................................................................................................Storrs, Conn.Switchboard Telephone ...........................................................................(860) 486-2000Founded .................................................................................................................. 1881Total Enrollment ................................................................................................... 29,517Storrs Campus .................................................................................16,348 (Undergrad)Colors ............................................................................... National Flag Blue and WhiteNicknames ............................................................................................. UConn, HuskiesAffiliation ................................................................................................ NCAA Division IConference ......................................................................................................BIG EAST

University AdministrationDirector of Athletics ............................................................................. Jeffrey HathawayExecutive Associate Director of Athletics .......................................................Neal EskinSenior Associate Director of Athletics/Administration ..............................Paul McCarthyAssociate AD/SWA ......................................................................................Pat BabcockNCAA Faculty Representative................................................................Dr. Scott BrownSpecial Advisor for Athletics ........................................................Donald E. (Dee) RoweAssistant AD/Business ......................................................................Maureen O’ConnorAssistant AD/Development/Executive Dir. UConn Club.............................Jim DonohueSenior Associate AD/Internal Operations ...............................................Dino MattessichAssistant AD/NCAA Rules Education & Compliance ........................Marielle vanGelderAssistant AD/Marketing and Corporate Relations ..........................................Dave EvanAssistant AD/Ticket Operations................................................................ Kyle KravchukExecutive Director/Recreational Services ..................................................... Patti BosticDirector of Facilities and Event Management .........................................Evan FeinglassDirector of Sports Medicine Services ................................... Dr. Jeffrey Anderson, M.D.Head Athletic Trainer................................................................................... Bob HowardDivision of Athletics Phone ......................................................................(860) 486-2725

Athletic Communications StaffAssociate Director of Athletics/Communications ......................................... Mike EnrightAssistant Director of Athletics/Communications ............................................Kyle MuncyAssistant Director of Athletics/Communications ...................................Patrick McKennaAthletic Communications Assistant ............................................................ Renee AdamAthletic Communications Assistant ............................................................ Sagan Byrne Athletic Communications Assistant ................................................................... Matt LeeAthletic Communications Secretary .....................................................Luanne DunstanAthletic Communications Office ..............................................................(860) 486-3531Athletic Communications Fax ..................................................................(860) 486-5085Husky Sports Hotline ...............................................................................(860) 486-5050UConn Athletics Internet Home Page ............................................. UConnHuskies.comAthletic Communications Soccer Contact .................................................. Sagan ByrneContact Phone Number ...........................................................................(860) 486-4707Contact E-Mail .........................................................................sagan.byrne@uconn.edu

Connecticut Women’s SoccerProgram Began ....................................................................................................... 1979Total Games Played/Record ..................................................................724/510-165-49Number of Different Opponents Faced ..................................................................... 100Home Field/Capacity .................................................Joseph J. Morrone Stadium/4,500Playing Surface .........................................................................................Natural GrassHead Coach ...............................................................Len Tsantiris (Connecticut, 1977)Overall Coach Record (Years) .................................................... 484-155-46 (30 years)Connecticut Coaching Record (Years) ...................................................................SameAssistant Coach ..............................................Margaret Rodriguez (Connecticut, 1999)..................................................................................................Zac Shaw (Ithaca, 1992)Soccer Secretary ............................................................................................Mary RyanSoccer Athletic Trainer .................................................................................. Catie DannSoccer Academic Counselor ......................................................................... John MiceliSoccer Office Telephone Number ...........................................................(860) 486-2813Conference ......................................................................................................BIG EAST2010 Record/Postseason .....................................................10-10-3/NCAA First Round2010 BIG EAST Regular Season Record/Finish .......... 4-5-2/Fourth American Division

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2011 Ticket Information

Based on 9 Home MatchesSeason Ticket - General Admission(Adults) .................................................................$36

Season Ticket - General Admission(Senior Citizens, Youths 18 & Under) ..................$18

Single Game - General Admission(Adults) ..............................................................$5.00

Single Game - General Admission(Senior Citizens, Youths 18 & Under) ...............$3.00

Single Game - General Admission (UConn Students) ..............................................$2.00

Group Ticket Sales (20 or more) ..............$2.00 each

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Head Coach Len Tsantiris ..........................................8-11Assistant Coach Margaret Rodriguez ..........................12Assistant Coach Zac Shaw ...........................................13Volunteer Assistant Coach James Manning ...............14Strength and Conditioning Coach Chris West ............14Why I Chose UConn ..................................................15-16




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Head Coach Len Tsantiris embarks on his 31st year as the head coach of the women’s soccer program at Connecticut. Under his leadership, UConn has ad-vanced to 28 NCAA National Tournaments, including 26 straight from 1982-2007. Four of those postseason appearances included visits to the NCAA Champion-ship Game in 1984, 1990, 1997 and 2003. During his tenure, Tsantiris has creat-ed a women’s soccer program that has received national attention for the team’s successes on and off the field.

In his 30 seasons in charge of the UConn women’s soccer program, Tsantiris has compiled an outstanding 484-155-46 record and is only the second women’s soc-cer coach to record over 450 wins.

2010 saw Connecticut reach the NCAA Tournament for the 28th time. The Hus-kies recorded one of the most momentous victories in BIG EAST history on Oc-tober 31 when UConn ousted eventual National Champion Notre Dame from the BIG EAST Tournament with a 2-0 victory in South Bend. UConn became the first BIG EAST team to defeat the Irish in 77 games. The 77-game conference winning streak was the longest of its kind in any sport. UConn continued the long history of academic success as well. The Huskies finished the year with the highest GPA of any team at Connecticut. *** players earned BIG EAST All-Academic Honors while graduate student Annie Yi was named the BIG EAST Scholar Athlete of the Year.

In 2009, the Huskies made their return to the NCAA Tournament. UConn fin-ished their regular season with a 10-7-1 record going 9-1-1 at home in Morrone Stadium. Under Tsantiris’ direction, in the first game of the NCAA Tournament, a double-overtime game winner by Brittany Taylor handed the Huskies the 500th program win and Tsantiris his 474th career victory.

Under Tsantiris’ direction in 2008, a young squad returned to the BIG EAST Championship match for the first time since 2005. After starting the season slowly, the team rallied back earning some key road victories which helped the Huskies into the BIG EAST tournament for the 15th time in program history. During the BIG EAST Championship game, the Huskies forced overtime with the nation-ally ranked No. 1 Notre Dame shutting the Fighting Irish out in regulation, the only team to do so during the 2008 season. The Huskies fell during the overtime period ending their season prior to the NCAA tournament for the first time in the school’s history.

The 2007 Huskies advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals for the first time since 2003. It was their 26th consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The team finished with a 14-6-2 overall record, 8-2-1 in the BIG EAST. UConn ad-vanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament on penalty kicks after play-ing to a 0-0 tie with Boston College. They then defeated Wake Forest 1-0 two days later in the second round. The following weekend they went across the country to defeat top seeded Stanford 2-0 in the third round. Traveling again in the quar-terfinals, the Huskies led Florida State 2-1 with eight minutes to go before the Seminoles were able to score the tying goal. Florida State then won the game with a goal in the second overtime. During the course of the regular season, UConn shut out their opponents 11 times and allowed only 14 goals, the fewest they’ve allowed since giving up 12 in 1998.

The 2006 Huskies earned a berth in their 25th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance after finishing the season with an 11-7-4 overall record, 7-3-1 in the BIG EAST. UConn reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament, posting a 1-1 tie against top-seeded Texas. The Longhorns, however, advanced to the next round after winning in penalty kicks. In an early season tournament, the Huskies nearly defeated eventual national champion North Carolina. In that game, UConn took a 2-0 lead into halftime, handing the Tar Heels their first two-goal halftime deficit since October 18, 1999. Later in the year, UConn played to a 0-0 draw with national runner-up Notre Dame at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium. The scoreless draw marked the first time an opponent had held Notre Dame without a goal since October 22, 2004. The tie would be the only blemish on the Notre Dame record until falling to North Carolina in the national championship game.

In 2005, the Huskies advanced to their 24th consecutive NCAA tournament ap-pearance and earned a BIG EAST divisional regular season championship. The team held a 10-game unbeaten streak from Sept. 9 through Oct. 9 and posted a 15-5-2 overall record. In BIG EAST play, the Huskies finished 10-1.

The 2004 Huskies had a remarkable run through the season and finished with an 18-7-1 overall record. UConn maintained a nine-game winning streak, a sev-en-game shutout streak in the middle of the season and captured their second BIG EAST Tournament Championship by beating Notre Dame. The Huskies ad-vanced to the third round of the NCAA tournament before being knocked out by Notre Dame, who went on to win the 2004 National Championship.

In 2003, UConn finished the season with an impressive 15-6-3 overall record. They won the Northern Division BIG EAST title and advanced to the NCAA tour-nament, fighting their way into the finals of the College Cup tournament. In the first two rounds, the Huskies faced local rivals Boston University and Central Con-necticut. In the third round, the Huskies dominated Michigan with a 5-0 victory to advance to the quarterfinals against BYU. After beating the Cougars, 3-1, the Huskies went on to defeat Florida State 2-0 in the semifinals to advance to their fourth NCAA title game against North Carolina.

The Huskies won their first-ever BIG EAST Tournament Championship in 2002, as they also claimed the regular season Northeast Division title. UConn made their 21st consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament, being tabbed the fourth seed in the 64-team bracket. The team bowed out in the NCAA quarterfi-nals, ending the season at the hands of Penn State in a 2-1 loss. The Huskies compiled a 21-3-1 record for the year.

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The Tsantiris File at UConnAS A PLAYER...

Four-year letterwinner for UConn Men’s Soccer Team ...........1973-76All-Yankee Conference selection ...................................................1974All-New England selection..............................................................1975

AS A COACH...Guided UConn To:8 National Tournament Semifinals .............. 1981-84, ‘90, ‘94, ‘97, ‘0319 National Tournament Quarterfinals 1981-84, ‘86-87, ‘90-91, ‘93-’00, .............................................................................................. ‘02-’03. ‘072 BIG EAST Tournament Championships ...........................2002, 2004

Named:NSCAA Division I National Coach of the Year ............................... 1997 Division I Northeast Coach of the Year ............1983, 1987, 1995, 1996BIG EAST Conference Coach of the Year ...........................1995, 1998

Earned:450th Career Win .............................Oct. 7, 2007 (2-1 Def. Seton Hall)400th Career Win ..............................Sept. 12, 2004 (3-0 def. Hartford)350th Career Win .................................Sept. 28, 2001 (5-0 def. Miami)300th Career Win ............................... Oct. 4, 1998 (2-0 def. Syracuse)250th Career Win .....................Sept. 15, 1997 (1-0 def. Oregon State)200th Career Win .....................Oct. 9, 1993 (2-0 def. New Hampshire)150th Career Win .....................Oct. 9, 1990 (4-1 def. New Hampshire)100th Career Win ....................Oct. 20, 1987 (2-0 def. Boston College)50th Career Win ......................Oct. 25, 1983 (3-0 def. Boston College)1st Career Win ......................Sept. 16, 1981 (2-0 def. Plymouth State)




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TsanTiris Over The Years1981 17-3-1 .833Post Season Third, AIAW Final Four

1982 16-1-1 .917Post Season 3rd, NCAA Semifinal

1983 19-2-1 .886Post Season 4th, NCAA Semifinal

1984 17-4-2 .783Post Season NCAA Finalists

1985 14-5-0 .737Post Season NCAA First Round

1986 15-5-1 .738Post Season NCAA Quarterfinals








1994 19-4-0 .826Post Season NCAA Semifinals







2001 18-6-0 .750Postseason NCAA Third Round

2002 21-3-1 .860Postseason NCAA Quarterfinals

2003 15-6-3 .688Postseason NCAA Finalists

2004 18-7-1 .712Postseason NCAA Third Round

2005 15-5-2 .727Postseason NCAA First Round

2006 11-7-4 .591Postseason NCAA Second Round

2007 14-6-2 .659Posteason NCAA Quarterfinals

2008 7-9-6 .454Postseason BIG EAST Finals

2009 11-8-2 .571Postseason NCAA Second Round

2010 10-10-3 .500Postseason NCAA First Round

Totals 484-155-46 .740

NCaa WoMeN’s soCCer aCtive CoaChiNG WiNs ListName School Record1. Anson Dorrance .............................. North Carolina (31 Years) ....................................696-36-222. Len Tsantiris .................................. Connecticut (30 Years) ...................................484-155-463. Terry Gurnett .......................................Rochester (33 Years) ......................................410-136-624. Aliceann Wilber ................................William Smith (30 Years) ................................... 403-118-485. Gabe Mejail ....................................... Merrimack (30 Years) .....................................399-167-436. Brian McManus............................... UC San Diego (23 Years) ....................................385-56-327. Joe Russo.............................................. TCNJ (20 Years) ...........................................370-42-258. Jerry Smith ....................................... Santa Clara (23 Years) ....................................356-109-369. Becky Burleigh...................... Berry (Five Years) / Florida (15 Years) ..........................346-93-2910. Pete Felske.................................... Wheaton (Ill.) (22 Years) .....................................343-91-22

The 2001 season added another winning effort to Tsantiris’ resume, as the Huskies finished 18-6-0 overall and captured their third straight BIG EAST Northeast Division title. In addition to leading the team to its 20th straight NCAA Tournament appear-ance, Tsantiris became only the second women’s soccer head coach to win 350 games in his career.

In 2000, the team was nationally-ranked for the ma-jority of the season, compiling an overall record of 17-7-2, and 5-0 in the BIG EAST. The Huskies were crowned the BIG EAST Northeast Division Champi-ons and earned a berth to the NCAA Tournament. After upsetting No. 2 Nebraska in the Sweet 16 of the tournament, Connecticut advanced to the Elite Eight for the eighth straight season, the 15th time under Tsantiris.

The 1999 season was another in a long line of highly successful campaigns for Tsantiris and the UConn women’s soccer program. The Huskies won the BIG EAST Northeast Division title and advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals for the seventh consecutive season.

The Huskies won the BIG EAST Conference regular season championship in 1998 with a 10-0-1 record and Tsantiris was honored as the BIG EAST Coach of the Year. He also posted his 300th career win dur-ing the season and UConn concluded the overall year 21-2-2, advancing to the NCAA quarterfinals.

In 1997, Tsantiris fielded one of his best teams ever as the Huskies posted a single-season school re-cord 23 wins en route to an overall record of 23-4-0. Connecticut won four NCAA contests and advanced to the NCAA Division I National Championship game for the third time. For his efforts, Tsantiris was named the 1997 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Division I Women’s National Coach of the Year.

As the architect of the Connecticut women’s soccer program, Tsantiris has also been honored as the NCAA Division I Northeast Coach of the Year four times (1983, 1987, 1995 and 1996) and BIG EAST Coach of the Year in 1995 and 1998.

In 1981, Tsantiris, a highly successful scholastic soccer coach, took over the reigns of the women’s soccer program at Connecticut, his alma mater. Go-ing into the 2008 season, the Tsantiris-led Huskies have averaged 16.9 wins per season.

The 26 consecutive NCAA appearances under Tsan-tiris resulted in an impressive three consecutive na-tional championship semifinal appearances in 1982, 1983 and 1984 and four more semifinal appearanc-es in 1990, 1994, 1997 and 2003. The Huskies were NCAA Tournament runners-up in 1984, 1990, 1997 and again in 2003. In addition to its seven NCAA na-tional semifinal appearances, UConn advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals in 1986, 1987, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003

and 2007.

Both Tsantiris’ 1982 and 1983 Connecticut squads completed the regular season with undefeated re-cords and the No. 1 ranking in the final NCAA Na-tional Top 20 poll, earning the top seed in their re-spective NCAA national tournaments.

In 1982, the Huskies went 14-0-1 in regular season play while the 1983 squad fashioned an 18-0-1 re-cord at the end of the regular season and finished the season with a then school-record 19 wins (19-2-1).

In 1983, Tsantiris was awarded the Jorgensen Award, which is given by the UConn Alumni Asso-ciation to an alumnus who has made outstanding contributions to the improvement of intercollegiate athletics at UConn.

Tsantiris holds an “A” coaching license from the United States Soccer Federation and serves on nu-merous soccer boards and organizations.

Tsantiris is also a member of the Connecticut Soc-cer Ambassadors, a statewide organization created to promote soccer at all levels. In October of 1989, Tsantiris received an award from the Connecticut Soccer Ambassadors in recognition of outstanding contributions to the development of women’s soccer in the state of Connecticut.

Success followed Tsantiris to Connecticut in 1981 after a four-year stint as girls’ head soccer coach at E.O. Smith High School in Storrs, Conn. While at E.O. Smith, his Panthers captured three straight state championships. The Panthers also set a Con-necticut state record for most consecutive games without a loss (56) while out-scoring their opposition by an incredible 254-18 margin over a three-season span.

A 1977 UConn graduate with a B.S. in physical education, Tsantiris was a varsity soccer forward under former men’s soccer mentor Joe Morrone. A four-year letterwinner, Tsantiris received All-New England and All-Yankee Conference honors. During those four seasons, the Husky squad qualified for the NCAA national tournament three times, advanc-ing to the Final Eight in 1971 and 1974 and to the Final Sixteen in 1975.

Upon graduation from UConn, Tsantiris played pro-fessional soccer with the Connecticut Yankees in the former American Soccer League.

During the summer months, Tsantiris serves as the director of the Pioneer Girls’ Soccer School at the University of Connecticut. He and his wife, Susan, reside in West Hartford, with their son Chris, 25; and daughters: Tina, 23, and Kathy, 20.




len tsAntiris CAreer HiGHliGHts

1981Aug. 26: Hired as head coach at the University of Connecticut at the age of 31.Sept. 16: Coaches first career game and leads UConn to a 2-0 win over Plymouth State.November: Leads UConn to a second place finish in the EAIAW Tournament.November: Guides UConn to a third place finish in the AIAW Tournament.

1982September: Opens the season on a 16-game unbeaten streak.November: UConn makes its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament semifinal game.November: Huskies finished the season ranked no. 1 in the final NCAA Top-20 poll.

1983oct. 25: Earns 50th career victory with a 3-0 win over Boston College.oct. 27: Huskies defeat Westfield State, 10-0, to finish the regular season unde-feated for the second consecutive year.November: UConn defeats Boston College in the NCAA Tournament First Round to set a new school record with 19 wins.December: Tsantiris awarded with the Jorgensen Award, which is given by the UConn Alumni Association to an alumnus who has made outstanding contribu-tions to the improvement of intercollegiate athletics at UConn.

1984November: Leads Huskies to first of four appearances in the NCAA Tournament championship game. 1987oct. 20: Tsantiris Defeats Boston College, 2-0, to earn 100th career victory.December: Named Division I Northeast Coach of the Year for the second of four times.

1990oct. 9: Earns his 150th career win with a 4-1 win over New Hampshire.

1993oct. 9: Tsantiris wins 200th career game with a 2-0 win over New Hampshire.

1995Sept. 9: Huskies begin a school-record 16-game winning streak and a school-record nine-game shutout streak.oct. 24: Leads UConn to its first undefeated season in the BIG EAST with an 8-0-0 overall record.oct. 24: Guides the Huskies to the first of eight BIG EAST regular season cham-pionships.November: Tsantiris ties the school-record with 19 wins during the season.December: Named BIG EAST Coach of the Year and NCAA Northeast Coach of the Year.

1996Nov. 24: Finished the season with 22 wins to set a new school record.




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1997Sept. 15: Wins 250th career game with a 1-0 win over Oregon State.oct. 31: Sets the school record for BIG EAST wins in a season with a 3-2 win at Seton Hall.oct. 31: Tsantiris wins second BIG EAST regular season championship and first of seven consecutive conference titles.Dec. 5: Defeats Notre Dame 2-1 in the NCAA Tournament semifinals to set a new school record with 23 wins.December: Named NSCAA Division I National Coach of the Year.

1998oct. 4: Wins 300th career game with a 2-0 win over Syracuse.December: Selected as BIG EAST Coach of the Year.

2000Nov. 17: Advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals for the eighth consecutive season.

2001Sept. 28: Tsantiris defeated Miami, 5-0, to earn his 350th career victory to become only the second women’s soccer coach to record that many wins.

2002Nov. 12: Won the school’s first BIG EAST Tournament title with a 1-0 win over West Virginia.

2003Dec. 5: Advanced to UConn’s fourth NCAA Tournament championship game.

2004Sept. 12: Tsantiris wins 400th career game with a 3-0 shutout of Hartford.Nov. 7: Won his second BIG EAST Tournament championship with a 2-1 victory over Notre Dame.

2006Nov. 6: Earned a berth to his 25th consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Along with North Carolina, UConn is the only other school to have appeared in first 25 NCAA Tour-naments.

2007oct. 7: Earned 450th career victory with 2-1 overtime victory over Seton Hall.Nov 23: Reached the NCAA Quarterfinals for the 19th time with a 2-0 win over Stanford.

2009Nov. 13: Returned to the NCAA postseason for the 27th time while also helping to notch the program’s 500th victory in a 1-0 double overtime thriller over Boston University.

2010oct. 31: Leads UConn over eventual National Champions Notre Dame, 2-0, in the BIG EAST Quarterfinals in South Bend, Ind. The victory snapped Notre Dame’s NCAA Division I-record 77-match unbeaten streak (72-0-5) against conference opponents. UConn also became the first BIG EAST team to win in South Bend in 100 matches.




AssistAnt CoACH MArGAret roDriGUez

“Margaret understands what it takes to play at this level since she comes from our program and has also played at the high-est level. She does a great job teaching in the field and in recruiting. She is a very strong and valuable addition to our program.”

-- Head Coach Len Tsantiris

Margaret (Tietjen) Rodriguez is in her fourth season as a full-time assistant coach at her alma mater.

A 1999 Connecticut graduate, Rodriguez played for the Huskies from 1995-98. She is tied for fourth on the all-time Husky scoring list with 128 points. Her 43 goals and 42 assists make her one of only four UConn alumni to be a part of the elite NCAA “40-40” Club. She played in 99 games, making 91 starts, and her teams had an overall record of 85-12-4. Rodriguez led her team to three NCAA quarterfinals and one NCAA final appearance in 1997. She

earned All-BIG EAST second team honors in 1998 and was named Connecticut’s Outstanding Senior Athlete that year. In 1997, she helped lead the Huskies to the National Championship game. After graduating with a Kinesiology/Fitness Management Degree from Connecticut, she went on to play professional soccer for three years in the WUSA. Rodriguez was drafted in the eighth round (64th pick over-all) by the San Diego Spirit. She played two seasons (2001-02) with San Diego, and then finished out her pro-fessional career with the New York Power from 2003-04.

Prior to returning to Connecticut, Rodriguez spent the last four seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Hartford. While at Hartford, she helped lead the team to the 2006 America East regular season and tournament champi-onships, as well as a berth in the 2006 NCAA Tournament. For her efforts, she was named part of the 2006 America East Coaching Staff of the Year.

Rodriguez began her coaching career in 1999 as a gradu-ate assistant at Connecticut. After playing in the WUSA, she then moved onto the head coaching position at Santana High School in Santee, Calif. from 2003-04. While at Hartford, she also served as an assistant coach for the U-14 Girls premier team at the Farmington Sports Arena, and in

2005 she was a staff member for the Girls U-14 Olympic Development program. This past year, Rodriguez coached the Girls U-15 Connecticut ODP team. Rodriguez currently holds a NSCAA National Soccer Coaches License.

A native of Huntington, N.Y., she was named an All-American, All-East Region and New York State Co-Player of the Year (with her twin sister Jennifer Tietjen) while at Huntington High School. She currently resides in Sturbridge, Mass., with her husband Casey and daughter Lucy Jane.

Margaret (tietjen) rodriguezAssistant Coachfourth seasonConnecticut ‘99




Zac Shaw, who previously served as the head coach at the University of Rhode Island for six years, will begin his first season as an assistant coach at UConn. The 2005 Atlan-tic-10 Coach of the Year, Shaw will work primarily with the goalkeepers.

Shaw had previously served as the head coach at Rhode Island from 2005-10. Dur-ing his tenure at URI, Shaw led the Rams to a 48-46-6 record while recruiting Women’s Na-tional Team members from Iceland, Canada, Finland and Guyana along with 2007 Atlan-tic-10 Rookie of the Year Jessica Babice. Shaw was a finalist for the 2007 NSCAA North-east Regional Coach of the Year award.

Prior to his time at Rhode Island, Shaw spent one season at Florida and one season at Wisconsin as an as-sistant coach. While at Florida in 2004-05, Shaw helped lead the Gators to the SEC Regular Season and Tourna-ment Championship. Florida ended the 2004-05 season with a No. 9 national ranking.

At Wisconsin from 2003-04, Shaw recruited a class that finished the 2004 season at 16-5-1 after going 10-9-2 in 2003.

Shaw began his Division I coaching career at Penn State from 1998-2000. Shaw returned to Penn State in 2002. During his time at Penn State, Shaw led the Nittany Lions to the Big Ten Conference Championship all four years while advancing to the NCAA Tournament College Cup in 2000 and 2002. During his tenure at Penn State, Shaw was the

top recruiter for notable players Christie Welsh (2001 Her-mann Trophy Award Winner, U.S. National Team selection and three-time First-Team All-American) and Joanna Lo-hman (U.S. U-21 National Team captain and First-Team All-American).

Shaw left Penn State in 2000 as a founding assistant coach in the Women’s United Soccer Association (WUSA) with the Carolina Courage. He then spent a year with the New York Power before returning to Penn State in 2002. He also spent 10 years as a member of the Region I Olympic Devel-opment coaching staff from 1998-2008.

Shaw founded and serves as the Director of Coaching for the Rhode Island Lambs Girls Soccer Academy from 2006 while also serving in the same capacity at the Jamestown-Fortuna R.I. Soccer Club from 2006.

He began his coaching career at Division III Nazareth Col-lege in Rochester, N.Y., in 1992 before coaching his alma mater, Ithaca College, in 1994.

A First-Team All-American goalkeeper at Ithaca in 1991, Shaw was inducted into the Ithaca College Hall of Fame in 1998. Shaw was named a First-Team NSCAA Regional All-American in 1990 and 1991 while being named Empire Athletic Association Athlete of the year in 1991-92.

Shaw earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology/neurosci-ence from Ithaca in 1992 and a master’s degree from Penn State in college counseling/college student personnel in 2001.

AssistAnt CoACH zAC sHAw

“Zac has a lot of experience playing and coaching at all levels. He comes from some very good programs and has proven himself to be a great recruiter. He is a very good goal keeper coach and he understands the game well from a tactical point of view. Zac is a valuable addition to our staff and program.”

-- Head Coach Len Tsantiris

zac shawAssistant Coach

first seasonithaca ‘92




CHris west

Chris West is the associate strength and conditioning coach at the University of Connecticut and serves as the Director of Fit-ness Education for the National Soccer Association of America. West regularly works with the women’s soccer program.

Prior to his appointment at the University of Connecticut, he served as an Athletic Trainer at Saint Louis University and was later appointed as Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. West also gained experience serving strength and conditioning and athletic training internships with the Oakland Raiders and the Los Angeles Kings, along with a graduate assistantship with the Seattle Seahawks.

He earned his bachelor’s degree from California State Univer-sity at Long Beach in kinesiology and his master’s degree in exercise and movement science from the University of Oregon. West is certified with the National Strength and Conditioning As-sociation as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

The strength and conditioning program for the University of Connecticut women’s soccer team is specifically designed to meet the needs of each individual. The general goal of the pro-gram is to support the players abilities to play the game at a high pace for the duration of the game. This includes three specific goals of injury prevention, power and speed production and aerobic fitness. Players are tested on a regular basis in the areas of strength and power, speed and quickness, and aero-bic capacity to allow for specific individual training focus. These tests provide the coaches and medical staff with an accurate athletic profile on each athlete.

UConn soccer players have the use of over 8,000 square feet in two different weight rooms: the newly remodeled Harry A.Gampel Pavilion and the Hugh S. Greer Field House. Both facilities utilize primarily free weights and are equipped with the finest in state of the art equipment that allows for the most pro-ductive and efficient training sessions.

Chris weststrength and Conditioning CoachCal state long Beach ‘96




CUrrent PlAyers on UConn

“When I was younger, I remember going to a UConn women’s soccer game and now I get to be a part of that. I chose UConn not only for its soccer reputa-tion, but also for its competitive academics. I love the athletic atmosphere on campus. I couldn’t be happier with the group of players and coaches I get to play for.”- Danielle Dakin, 2011 Junior

Danielle Dakin

...Current Players on UConn ...

Jessica Dulski

“I chose UConn because of the strength and intensity of the players on thesoccer team. My teammates and coaches have never allowed me to stop becoming the best version of myself; as a person, athlete, or player. And I don’t think they’ll ever stop pushing me to set a higher bar for myself in soccer or life. The most important thing I have learned at UConn is that there are many limits on what you can do is in your head. I am extremely grateful for what my teammates and coaches have taught me the past few years at UConn.”

- Jessica Dulski, 2011 Senior

Devin prenDergast

“I chose UConn because I wanted to go to a school with a good academic standard and I wanted to play at a soccer school that was very competitive in the BIG EAST! Also, I loved the coaching staff and the players on the team. When I first met them, they made me feel very welcomed and comfortable on campus. I also loved the UConn atmosphere once I was on cam-pus, it was a great feeling. The reason I enjoy UConn is because the academic and athletic staff have been very friendly and helpful. My team is just a great group of players and I love playing with them.”

- Devin Prendergast, 2011 Sophomore

“Ever since I can remember I have been watching UConn soccer and the great tradition that goes along with it. It has always been a dream of mine to play on the Connecticut team. When given the chance to play for such a great program and coaching staff I knew this was the university for me. Along with the wonder-ful athletics, UConn is a nationally recognized academic university as well. This team has always run on tradition and we look forward to keeping that going this year. We have a very tight-knit group of players and I am looking forward to having great successes with this group.”- Karen Gurnon, 2011 Junior

karen gurnon

“Moving to the U.S. and studying and playing soccer was an option for me for many years. After some research about UConn, I realized that it might be the best school for me. The more I learned about it, the more convinced I was. During my visit to UConn, I was impressed by both its athletics and academics and finally knew that I wanted to join the program.”- Linda Ruutu, 2010 Sophomore

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AlUMni on UConn

“Playing soccer at UConn was one of the best deci-sions that I ever made in my life. I knew going in how competitive it would be and what an honor it would be. What I didn’t know back then was that I was making life long friends.”- Jill (Gelfenbien) Laufer (1991-1994)

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Alumni on UConn...“I chose UConn because I wanted to win a national championship. For me it was about finding the right fit of coaching with the right group of players, and UConn has proven to have both. You can pull all the stats and the records and the ac-complishments of other top teams, but when the decision needed to be made it wasn’t about numbers at all. The decision for me was about the atmosphere, the players and the support which gave me a sense of home for the next four years. I wanted to have a team that I felt would be there battling next to me on the field, and when it was all said and done, still be at my side as we move on from this journey. UConn has given me that and more.”- Meghan Schnur, 2007 Senior & BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year

Meghan schnur

“My desire to play at the highest level of collegiate com-petition is what attracted me to UConn. Their soccer program’s high national ranking was appealing, but even more impressive was the strong tradition and the high level of expectation. I was positive that my talents would be maximized through the competition from my teammates, the strength of the opponents, and the guidance of Coach Tsantiris. Playing for a national championship was a thrill of a lifetime.”- Wendy Logan (1988-1991)

WenDy logan

“For me, the decision to attend UConn was an easy one. After visiting many differ-ent schools and meeting several coaches, it became clear to me that the coaches at UConn were special. As Coach Tsantiris sat in my living room and talked with my family and me, there was something about him that let me know he really cared about me and wanted what was best for me. After making my decision to attend UConn, I saw nothing less than that. Growing up, I played in the National Pool with many talented players who also went to great programs, many of whom did not play right away. Coach Tsantiris gave me a chance and constantly showed his confidence in me. That is why I was able to be successful and enjoy playing in college. Playing at UConn was the best experience I have had and it would not have been possible without the coaches. I am truly grateful for the opportunity and the relationships I have gained, which will last a lifetime.”- Kristen Graczyk (2001-2004)

kristen graczyk

“There are several different reasons why I chose UConn. I love the school itself, the size of it, how the campus is set up and, of course, the academic and soccer aspects - the coaches, the players, the facilities, everything! When I made my recruiting trip, I stayed with four older players in the apartments, saw the team play two games and practice and saw the men’s team play. I loved watching them play and loved how they played. But most importantly, I felt so com-fortable that I already felt a part of everything. I had a feeling that this was going to be the right place for me. After the recruiting trip was over and I left for home, as soon as we got in the car, I told my parents that this is where I was going. I canceled my other recruiting trips and I chose UConn.”- Brittany Taylor, (2005-2009)

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In This Section

2011 Roster and Breakdown ....................................19-202011 Preview ..............................................................20-21

2011 season Preview




Alphabetical RosterNo. Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Hometown/Previous School 29 Michelle Baj Jr. M 5-4 South Windsor, Conn./Siena College19 Cory Bildstein GS F 5-7 Stockton, N.J./Hunterdon Central High School25 Mika Bussey Fr. F 5-7 Brighton, Mich./Bighton High School15 Amanda Carvalho R-So. M/F 5-7 Cheshire, Conn./UMass-Amherst50 Gabrielle Charno Fr. D 5-5 Seaford, N.Y./Plainedge High School9 Gabriella Cuevas Fr. D/M 5-5 Wayne, N.J./Immaculate Heart Academy2 Danielle Dakin Jr. D 5-7 Wilbraham, Mass./Minnechaug Regional High School1 Jessica Dulski Sr. GK 5-7.5 Pittsford, N.Y./Pittsford Mendon High School 26 Jessica Frech So. F 5-10 Bethesda, Md./Connelly School of the Holy Child28 Alexandra Garufi Sr. F 5-3 Milton, Mass./Notre Dame Academy33 Georgina Giddings Jr. D/M 5-5 Feltham, England/Longford Community School14 Karen Gurnon R-Jr. D 5-4 Tolland, Conn./Tolland High School 16 Kaichie Ho Fr. M 5-4 Glastonbury, Conn./Glastonbury High School22 Riley Houle Fr. M 5-1 Columbia, Conn./Windham High School17 Julie Hubbard Jr. M/F 5-6 Waverly, Pa./Penn State23 Chelsea Hunter Fr. F 5-2 Middletown, Conn./Loomis Chaffee School4 Leigh-Ann Jaggon So. GK 5-8 Windsor, Conn./Windsor High School27 Samantha Kelley R-Sr. M/F 5-11 Simsbury, Conn./Simsbury High School 3 Hillary Lackman Jr. F 5-4 Willington, Conn./E.O. Smith High School0 Celeste Moncure Fr. GK 5-6 Long Beach, Calif./Long Beach Poly High School6 Andrea Plucenik Fr. F 5-5 Brooklyn, Conn./Woodstock Academy13 Devin Prendergast So. M 5-5 Babylon, N.Y./St. John the Baptist High School37 Gianna Roma Fr. D 5-5 Foxboro, Mass./Foxboro High School18 Linda Ruutu Jr. M 5-6 Espoo, Finland/Makelanrinne Sports High School7 Danielle Schulmann R-Jr. F 5-3 Saddle River, N.J./Seton Hall University 11 Jessica Shufelt Sr. F 5-7 Rochester, N.Y./Greece Arcadia High School 10 Jennifer Skogerboe So. M 5-6 Leesburg, Va./Stone Bridge High School30 Lindsey Watkins Fr. M 5-5 Litchfield, Conn./The Forman School21 Courtney Wilkinson-Maitland R-Sr. D 5-7 Candiac, Quebec/College Francais

Numerical Roster

Seniors:Cory BildsteinJessica DulskiAlex GarufiSamantha KelleyJessica ShufeltCourtney Wilkinson-Maitland

Juniors:Michelle BajDanielle DakinGeorgina GiddingsKaren GurnonJulie HubbardHillary LackmanLinda RuutuDanielle Schulmann

Sophomores:Amanda CarvalhoJessica FrechLeigh-Ann JaggonDevin PrendergastJennifer Skogerboe

Freshmen:Mika BusseyGabrielle Charno

Gabriella CuevasKaiche HoRiley HouleChelsea HunterCeleste MoncureAndrea PlucenikGianna RomaLindsey Watkins

Huskies By ClassBaj .................................................................... ByeBildstein ................................................ Build-StyneCarvalho .................................................Car-vahl-o Dakin ..........................................................Day-KInGarufi ................................................ Guh-ROO-feeGurnon...................................................... GER-NinKaiche.......................................................KAI-cheeHoule ................................................................ Hull Plucenik .................................................Plu-ce-nickRuutu .........................................................Roo-TooTsantiris ..............................................San-TEER-is

Pronunciation Guide

2011 roster

No. Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Hometown/Previous School 0 Celeste Moncure Fr. GK 5-6 Long Beach, Calif./Long Beach Poly High School1 Jessica Dulski Sr. GK 5-7.5 Pittsford, N.Y./Pittsford Mendon High School 2 Danielle Dakin Jr. D 5-7 Wilbraham, Mass./Minnechaug Regional High School3 Hillary Lackman Jr. F 5-4 Willington, Conn./E.O. Smith High School4 Leigh-Ann Jaggon So. GK 5-8 Windsor, Conn./Windsor High School6 Andrea Plucenik Fr. F 5-5 Brooklyn, Conn./Woodstock Academy7 Danielle Schulmann R-Jr. F 5-3 Saddle River, N.J./Seton Hall University 9 Gabriella Cuevas Fr. D/M 5-5 Wayne, N.J./Immaculate Heart Academy10 Jennifer Skogerboe So. M 5-6 Leesburg, Va./Stone Bridge High School11 Jessica Shufelt Sr. F 5-7 Rochester, N.Y./Greece Arcadia High School 13 Devin Prendergast So. M 5-5 Babylon, N.Y./St. John the Baptist High School14 Karen Gurnon R-Jr. D 5-4 Tolland, Conn./Tolland High School 15 Amanda Carvalho Sr. M/F 5-7 Cheshire, Conn./UMass-Amherst16 Kaichie Ho Fr. M 5-4 Glastonbury, Conn./Glastonbury High School17 Julie Hubbard Jr. M/F 5-6 Waverly, Pa./Penn State18 Linda Ruutu Jr. M 5-6 Espoo, Finland/Makelanrinne Sports High School19 Cory Bildstein GS F 5-7 Stockton, N.J./Hunterdon Central High School21 Courtney Wilkinson-Maitland R-Sr. D 5-7 Candiac, Quebec/College Francais22 Riley Houle Fr. M 5-1 Columbia, Conn./Windham High School23 Chelsea Hunter Fr. F 5-2 Middletown, Conn./Loomis Chaffee School25 Mika Bussey Fr. F 5-7 Brighton, Mich./Bighton High School26 Jessica Frech So. F 5-10 Bethesda, Md./Connelly School of the Holy Child27 Samantha Kelley R-Sr. M/F 5-11 Simsbury, Conn./Simsbury High School 28 Alexandra Garufi Sr. F 5-3 Milton, Mass./Notre Dame Academy29 Michelle Baj Jr. M 5-4 South Windsor, Conn./Siena College30 Lindsey Watkins Fr. M 5-5 Litchfield, Conn./The Forman School33 Georgina Giddings Jr. D/M 5-5 Feltham, England/Longford Community School37 Gianna Roma Fr. D 5-5 Foxboro, Mass./Foxboro High School50 Gabrielle Charno Fr. D 5-5 Seaford, N.Y./Plainedge High School




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2011 Huskies

Countries and States Represented on Past Rosters

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2011 state/Country BreakdownCalifornia (1)Celeste Moncure

Canada (1)Courtney Wilkinson-Maitland

Connecticut (10)Michelle BajAmanda CarvalhoKaren Gurnon

Kaiche HoRiley HouleChelsea HunterLeigh-Ann JaggonSamantha KelleyHillary LackmanAndrea Plucenik

England (1)Georgina Giddings

Finland (1)Linda Ruutu

Maryland (1)Jessica Frech

Massachusetts (3)Danielle DakinAlexandra GarufiGianna Roma

Michigan (1)Mika Bussey

New Jersey (3)Cory BildsteinGabriella CuevasDanielle Schulmann

New York (4)Gabrielle CharnoJessica Dulski

Devin PrendergastJessica Shufelt

Pennsylvania (1)Julie Hubbard

Virginia (1)Jennifer Skogerboe



1 4 B i G e A s t P l a y e r s o f t h e y e a r l 4 4 A l l - A m e r i c a n s e l e c t i o n s l 7 9 A l l - B i G e A s t s e l e c t i o n s Connecticut advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the 28th time in program history last season. Head Coach Len Tsantiris expects noth-ing less in his 31st season with the University of Connecticut. “I’m excited for this season. The girls are very energetic and always in the mentality of shooting the ball.”

FORWARDS 2010 was highlighted by the emergence of Jessica Shufelt (Roch-ester, N.Y.) to the front line. The right-footed striker exploded onto the scene in her junior year with a breathtaking goal against Siena to tie the game with under three minutes remaining in regulation. Shufelt went on to dominate the scoring for UConn in the early stages of 2010. She was named BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week and the Capitol One Primetime Performer of the Week after scoring two goals, including the game-winning strike in overtime, in back-to-back games against Illinois and No. 16 Penn State on September 3 and 5, respectively. Shufelt led all returning players in scoring last season with 15 points on six goals and three assists. The Huskies will also look to juniors Linda Ruutu (Espoo, Finland) and Danielle Schulmann (Saddle River, N.J.) for offensive firepower. Ruu-tu, a 2010 Preseason All-BIG EAST selection as a sophomore, ended the season with three goals and two assists for eight points. Schulmann, a transfer from Seton Hall, sat out 2010 due to transfer requirements.

“With our returning veterans, in addition to our newcomers, we have increased our depth up top that will allow us to create a lot of goal scoring opportunities,” stated Tsantiris.

UConn will have plenty of depth up front in 2011. Along with red-shirt senior Cory Bildstein (Stockton, N.J.), senior Alex Garufi (Milton, Mass.) and sophomore Jessica Frech (Bethesda, Md.), the Huskies will welcome newcomers Mika Bussey (Brighton, Mich.), Chelsea Hunter and Andrea Plucenik (Brooklyn, Conn.) to the attack.

MIDFIELD The UConn midfield will go through the largest transition in 2011 after losing mainstays Becky Gundling, Elise Fugowski and Meghan Cun-ningham to graduation. The Huskies will have many options in 2011, however, with the influx of highly touted newcomers along with a slew of returning quality players.

“I am very excited about our midfield this year,” Tsantiris add-ed. “Our newcomers in the midfield add creativity on and off the ball.”

Sophomore Jennifer Skogerboe (Leesburg, Va.) had an excellent fresh-man campaign but appeared primarily at outside back. The UConn staff expects large contributions with the composed play of Skogerboe advancing into a role higher up the pitch. Joining Skogerboe with ex-perience from 2010 is classmate Devin Prendergast (Babylon, N.Y.) and junior Danielle Dakin (Wilbraham, Mass.). Prendergast possesses excellent skills on the ball which led to her appearance in 20 games in the central midfield. An experienced player with the skills to win tackles and distribute from the back or in the midfield, Dakin has appeared in 44 games in two years and looks to be a major cog in UConn’s defen-sive efforts in 2011.

Incoming recruits Julie Hubbard (Waverly, Pa./Penn State) and Riley Houle (Columbia, Conn.) highlight the incoming class. Hubbard joins Connecticut after two years at Penn State. An exceptionally skilled playmaker and finisher, Hubbard is expected to make an impact both on and off the ball throughout 2011. Houle joins UConn after being named Connecticut Gatorade Player of the Year as a high school se-

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nior. Houle was an ESPN Rise Second Team All-American as a senior and a member of the U.S. National Team Player Pool. A Connecticut All-State selection every year in high school, Houle adds incredible skill to a talented UConn midfield.

Other pieces of the UConn midfield will include redshirt seniors Samantha Kelley (Simsbury, Conn.) and Hillary Lackman (Willington, Conn.), sophomore Amanda Carvalho (Cheshire, Conn.) and fresh-men Kaichie Ho (Glastonbury, Conn.) and Lindsey Watkins (Litchfield, Conn.). Due to UConn’s depth in the midfield, the Huskies will have many options in 2011 in both formation and personnel.

DEFENSE UConn’s defense allowed just 24 goals in 23 games in 2010, highlighted by back-to-back shutouts over Louisville (3-0) and Notre Dame (2-0) in the BIG EAST Tournament. On the season, UConn re-corded nine clean sheets. The Huskies graduated senior captain and starting center back Kacey Richards but return four players that spent much of the season in the defensive third of the field, including redshirt junior Karen Gurnon (Tolland, Conn.) who started 17 games at center back. Gurnon will likely be joined by redshirt senior Courtney Wilkinson-Maitland (Candiac, Quebec) to anchor the defense in 2011. Wilkinson-Maitland appeared in 19 games, starting 18 primarily at cen-ter back. Wilkinson-Maitland’s strength in the air should help keep the majority of play away from the UConn net. Dakin and Skogerboe both spent time at outside back in 2010 but will spend much of their playing time in the midfield with the addition of some experienced newcomers to the back line.

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(Seaford, N.Y.). Charno was named All-State in New York last season and led her club team, Syosset Sting, to the Region I Championship in 2009 and 2010. The UConn defense will also include freshman Gi-anna Roma (Foxboro, Mass.) and junior Georgina Giddings (Feltham, England). Giddings appeared in 16 games in 2010. GOALKEEPING Senior goalkeeper Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) started ev-ery game in 2010 after starting 18 straight games in 2009. Dulski, an athletic keeper with good range from side to side, owns a career 1.05 goals against average with 10 shutouts to her name. The Huskies come into the season with the luxury of having a confident and reliable keeper behind a formidable defense. Dulski will have two underclass-men battling for the back-up role in sophomore Leigh-Ann Jaggon (Windsor, Conn.) and freshman Celeste Moncure (Long Beach, Calif.)

WRAP UP UConn enters 2011 with experience up front and expectations for increased contributions from the underclassmen in the midfield and on the back line. UConn’s seniors will be forced into added leader-ship roles but possess the skill and intangibles to lead a young squad towards a deep run in the postseason. After advancing to the NCAA Tournament and the BIG EAST Semifinals in 2010, the Huskies have the experience necessary to spend the winter months playing soccer yet again.

Karen Gurnon The UConn coaching staff successfully recruited a pair of ESPN Rise All-Americans to keep the UConn defense at full strength. Gabriella Cuevas (Wayne, N.J.) was named an ESPN Rise First Team All-American in 2010 and is currently a member of the U.S. National Team Player Pool. She’s joined by ESPN Rise Second Team All-American Gabrielle Charno


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In This Section

Cory Bildstein .................................................................23Jessica Dulski .................................................................24Alex Garufi ......................................................................25Karen Gurnon .................................................................26Samantha Kelley .............................................................27Jessica Shufelt ...............................................................28Courtney Wilkinson-Maitland ........................................29Michelle Baj .....................................................................30Danielle Dakin .................................................................31Georgina Giddings .........................................................32Hillary Lackman ..............................................................33Linda Ruutu ....................................................................34Danielle Schulmann .......................................................35Amanda Cavalho ............................................................36Jessica Frech ..................................................................37Leigh-Ann Jaggon ..........................................................38Devin Prendergast ..........................................................39Jennifer Skogerboe ........................................................40Newcomers ................................................................41-46

Player Profiles



Cory BilDstein

2010 (Senior Season): Appeared in two games before suffering a season-ending injury... Redshirted.

2009 (Junior Season): Saw action in 10 games on the year taking four shots... Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

2008 (Sophomore Season): Played in 19 games during the season starting in four taking... Finished the year with 29 shots, 11 on goal... Recorded one goal and a team-leading three assists for five points... Scored the game-tying goal against Yale (Sept. 5) with 1.1 seconds left in a game that would eventually be won by the Huskies in double-overtime... Had her first multiple assist game against DePaul (Oct. 17) recording two assists on the three Husky goals... Recorded an assist on the lone goal against St. John’s (Oct. 26).

2007 (Freshman Season): Appeared in nine games... Recorded one goal on the season with five shots on net... Scored first career goal in 6-0 win over Providence (Sept. 21)... Played career high 58 minutes in 1-0 win over Princeton (Aug. 31).

Before UConn: Gained youth experience on the ‘98-’99 Super Y League National Team and the New Jersey Olympic Development Program... Helped guide the Parsippany Gazelles club team to the Super Y League National Championship and the Disney Adidas Showcase Championships in 2005... Selected as team captain as a senior... Broke Hunterdon Central High School’s scor-ing record for both the men’s and women’s teams with 68 career goals... Named the West Jersey Player of the Year in 2006... Was an All-West Jersey and All-Skyland Conference selection from 2004-06... Member of both the National Honor Society and the National High School Scholars.

Personal: Corinne Leigh is the daughter of Karl and Donna Bildstein... a marketing major... born May 25, 1989.

Career StatisticsYear GP/GS Shots G A Pts. GW2007 9/0 5 1 0 2 02008 19/4 29 1 3 5 02009 10/0 4 0 0 0 02010 REDSHIRTEDCareer 38/4 38 2 3 7 0

Bildstein’s Career HighsPoints: 2 (Three Times)Goals: 1 (Two Times)

Assists: 2 (DePaul, 10/17/08)Shots: 8 (South Florida, 9/25/08)

# 19 Cory BildsteinforwardGraduate studentstockton, n.J.




JessiCA DUlsKi

2010 (Junior Season): Started all 23 games as a junior, recording a 10-10-3 mark based on a 1.03 goals against aver-age and a .784 save percentage… Finished the year with 87 saves while allowing 24 goals… Recorded five shutouts on the season… Combined with Ally Mancino for four team shutouts… Earned back-to-back shutouts against Notre Dame (Oct. 31) and Louisville (Oct. 28) in the BIG EAST Tournament... Was the only goalie in 2010 to shutout Notre Dame (Eventual National Champions).

2009 (Sophomore Season): Played and started in 18 games on the year making 85 saves and allowing 20 goals for a 1.11 GAA... Shut out Boston University (Sep. 11) 1-0 in overtime to record her first career shut out... Earned a victory over No. 8 Wake Forest (Sep. 13) allowing just two goals... Named BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week after her performance against CCSU and Wake... Shut out both Providence and Yale during the weekend of Sept. 18 and 20... Shut out Villanova (Oct. 2) in a 1-0 victory... Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

2008 (Freshman Season): Saw action in one game during the season... Finished the year with a 0.00 GAA... Played the sec-ond half in goal against Central Connecticut (Aug. 25) shutting out the Blue Devils in 45 minutes of action.

Before UConn: Earned All-America honors from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) as well as First Team All-State honors for the state of New York in 2007 for her performance in goal as a senior for Pittsford-Mendon High School… Led the team to a Section V Class A state title and her team finished second in the overall state tournament… Finished her high school career with 192 saves and a .871 save percent-age average… Participated in a 10-day tour of Brazil with the Region I ODP team in 2007.

Personal: Jessica Natalie is the daughter of Joseph L. Dulski and Wanda Miller... a human development and families studies major… born January 5, 1990.

Career StatisticsYear GP/GS Min. GA GAA Svs. SHO2008 1/0 45:00 0 0.00 0 02009 18/18 1625:56 20 1.11 85 52010 23/23 2103:27 24 1.03 87 5Career 42/41 3774:23 44 1.05 172 10

#1 Jessica DulskiGoalkeeper seniorPittsford, n.y.

Dulski’s Career HighsSaves: 10 (Two Times, lastvs. Wake Forest, 9/13/09)

Shutouts: 10 (Last, at Notre Dame, 10/31/10)Goals Allowed: 3 (Six Times, last at West Virginia,

10/22/10)




Alex GArUfi

2010 (Junior Season): Appeared in two games… Came off the bench at Seton Hall (Oct. 3) and Syracuse (Sept. 26).

2009 (Sophomore Season): Saw action against No. 8 Wake Forest... Recorded the first goal of her collegiate career against Syracuse (Sept. 27) giving the Huskies a five-goal lead.

2008 (Freshman Season): Did not compete.

Before UConn: Played for the Massachusetts ODP team… Also spent eight years playing for the Scorpions Soccer Club, twice winning the Division I Massachusetts State Championship… Earned All-State and All-Scholastic honors as a senior in 2007 for Notre Dame Academy in Hingham, Mass.

Personal: Alexandra Marie is the daughter of Mark and Patricia Garufi… human development & family studies major… born January 13, 1990.

Career StatisticsYear GP/GS Shots G A Pts. GW2008 1/0 1 0 0 0 0 2009 2/0 1 1 0 2 02010 2/0 0 0 0 0 0Career 5/0 2 1 0 2 0

#28 Alex GarufiforwardseniorMilton, Mass.

Garufi’s Career HighsPoints: 2 (Syracuse, 9/27/09)Goals: 1 (Syracuse, 9/27/09)

Assists: N/A/Shots: 1 (Syracuse, 9/27/09)




KAren GUrnon

2010 (Redshirt-Sophmore Season): Appeared in 22 games, starting 17 straight to end the season on the back line… Recorded three shots on the year.

2009 (Sophomore Season): Redshirted the season... Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

2008 (Freshman Season): Played in all 22 games during the season starting in 20... Tallied one goal and one assist on the year... One of UConn’s most consistent players racking up 1,952 minutes of play, good enough for second on the team... Recorded an assist in the first game of the year against Central Connecticut (Aug. 25)... Scored her first collegiate goal against Georgetown (Nov. 2) to tie the game at 1-1 en route to UConn’s BIG EAST Quarterfinal upset over the Hoyas... Played each and every minute during the BIG EAST tournament.

Before UConn: Named to the NSCAA All-America team as well as the NSCAA All-New England soccer team in 2007… Earned Connecticut State Girls Soccer Player of the Year award from the Hartford Courant in 2007… As a player at Tolland High School, she scored 33 goals, added 37 assists and served as team captain during her senior year… Played on the Connecticut ODP state team from 2003-05 and for Oakwood SC and Northeast United… Also ran track at Tolland, placing 14th in the 2000m Steeplechase at the National High School Track and Field meet in 2007.

Personal: Karen Taylor is the daughter of Roy and Darlene Gurnon… double major in psychology and anthropology… born May 1, 1990.

Career StatisticsYear GP/GS Shots G A Pts. GW2008 22/20 12 1 1 3 02009 3/3 0 0 0 0 02010 22/17 3 0 0 0 0Career 47/40 15 1 1 3 0

Gurnon’s Career HighsPoints: 2 (11/2/08 at Georgetown)Goals: 1 (11/2/08 at Georgetown)

Assists: 1 (8/25/08 vs. Central Connecticut)Shots: 3 (11/2/08 at Georgetown)

#14 Karen GurnonDefense redshirt-Juniortolland, Conn.




sAMAntHA Kelley

2010 (R-Junior Season): Appeared in two games on the season… Saw action against USF (Oct. 10) and Seton Hall (Oct. 3).

2009 (R-Sophomore Season): Saw action up front against Syracuse (Sept. 27) and Notre Dame (Oct. 16)... Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

2008 (R-Freshman Season): Played in four games for the Huskies against South Florida, Marquette, DePaul and Syracuse... Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

2007 (Freshman Season): Redshirted Season.

Before UConn: Member of the Connecticut ODP team and the Oakwood Soccer Club… Helped the Oakwood Soccer Club capture the U-19 Connecticut State Cup Championship in 2006… Four-year letterwinner at Simsbury High School… Earned All-State honors in both 2005 and 2006… Named team MVP as a junior while helping her team to the 2005 state championship… Also a member of the varsity hockey team from 2004-05, and a member of the varsity track and field team from 2004-07… Guided her hockey team to the 2005 state championship… Earned Best in Field in 2005, team MVP in 2006 and served as team captain in 2007 for her track and field team… Helped the track and field team to state champi-onships in 2005 and 2006, and was an individual champion in the triple jump in 2005 and 2006 and in the 300-meter hurdles in 2006… Awarded the Connecticut Association of Schools Scholar Leader Award, the Connecticut Association of Schools Scholar Athlete Award, the Simsbury Scholar Award, the ESPN High School Athlete of the Week honor, the National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation, and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Region 1 Scholar Award.

Personal: Samantha Lynn is the daughter of Richard and Michelle Kelley… a dual major in finance and political sci-ence… born December 5, 1988.

Career StatisticsYear GP/GS Shots G A Pts. GW2007 REDSHIRTED2008 4/0 0 0 0 0 02009 2/0 0 0 0 0 02010 2/0 2 0 0 0 0Career 8/0 2 0 0 0 0

#27 samantha KelleyMidfield/forwardredshirt-seniorsimsbury, Conn.

Kelly’s Career HighsPoints: N/AGoals: N/AAssists: N/A

Shots: 1 (at Seton Hall, 10/3/10)




JessiCA sHUfelt

2010 (Junior Season): Appeared in 22 games, starting 17… Tied for the team lead with 15 points… Ranked sec-ond on the squad with six goals… Named to the COSIDA District 1 Academic All-America First Team… Named BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week, CollegeSoccer360.com National Player of the Week and TopDrawerSoccer.com National Player of the Week (Sept. 6) after scoring two goals, including the game winner, in overtime-victories over Illinois (Sept. 3) and No. 16 Penn State (Sept. 5)… Tallied a goal and an assist against Siena in the opening game of the season (Aug. 22).

2009 (Sophomore Season): Played in all 21 games on the year starting in five... Recorded 10 points on the season com-ing on three goals and four assists... Scored the first goal of her career against No. 8 Penn State (Aug. 31)... Recorded an assist against Harvard (Sep.5) on the game-winning goal... Recorded back-to-back assists on the game-winning goal against Boston University (Sep. 11) in overtime and again against No. 8 Wake Forest (Sep. 13)... Recorded two goals against Syracuse (Sept. 27) earning BIG EAST Honor Roll Honors... Added an assist against Georgetown (Oct. 4)... Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

2008 (Freshman Season): Played in 12 games during the season starting five... Recorded 11 shots on the season in 327 minutes of play... Took a season-high three shots against DePaul (Oct. 17) also playing a season high 59 minutes in that game.

Before UConn: Had three years of experience on the New York West ODP state team as well as one year on the Region I ODP team… Participated in a 10-day tour of Brazil with the Region I ODP team in 2007… Led the state team to the finals at the Region I ODP tournament in Kirkwood, Del. in 2006… Scored 89 goals in her four-year varsity career for Greece Arcadia High School, becoming the school’s all-time leading scorer … Named First Team All-State in 2006... State Champion and State Player of the Year in 2007.

Personal: Jessica R. is the daughter of Joseph and Rose Shufelt… a sport management major… born May 29, 1990.

Career StatisticsYear GP/GS Shots G A Pts. GW2008 12/5 11 0 0 0 02009 21/5 24 3 4 10 02010 22/17 73 6 3 15 3Career 55/27 108 9 7 25 3

Shufelt’s Career HighsPoints: 4 (Three Times, last, Penn State, 9/5/10)Goals: 2 (Three times, last, Penn State, 9/5/10)

Assists: 1 (Seven times, last, at Seton Hall 10/3/10) Shots: 8 ( Penn State, 9/5/10)

#11 Jessica shufeltforwardseniorrochester, n.y.




2010 (R-Junior Season): Appeared in 19 games, starting 18 at center back ... Registered assists against Siena (Aug. 22) and Central Connecticut. (Sept. 12).

2009 (R-Sophomore Season): Saw action in 14 games on the season starting in two... Took one shot on the year... Started against Brigham Young (Aug. 29) and Boston College in the second round of the NCAA Tournament (Nov. 15), her first career postseason start... Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

2008 (R-Freshman Season): Played in 20 games during the season starting 18... Tallied 1,733 minutes of play in the backfield as one of the Huskies’ most consistent defenders... Recorded one assist on the season coming at Pittsburgh (Oct. 10) in UConn’s 2-1 victory... Played each and every min-ute of the BIG EAST Tournament... Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

2007 (Freshman Season): Redshirt Season.

Before UConn: Defender for the FC Select Rive Sud Soccer Club... Member of the U-15 Canadian National Team, play-ing as one of the best 22 players in Canada in her age group... Also a member of the Quebec Provincial Team from 2004-06 where she earned a silver medal in the Canadian Championship in 2004... Selected as team captain of the Quebec Team while helping her squad to a fourth place finish at the U-16 Canadian Championship in 2006.

Personal: Courtney A. is the daughter of Kerry Wilkinson and Geoff Maitland... an allied health sciences major... born March 1, 1990.

Career StatisticsYear GP/GS Shots G A Pts. GW2007 REDSHIRTED2008 20/18 0 0 1 1 02009 14/2 1 0 0 0 02010 19/18 3 0 2 2 0Career 53/38 4 0 3 3 0

Wilkinson-Maitland’s Career HighsPoints: 1 (Two times, last vs. CCSU, 9/12/10)

Goals: N/AAssists: 1 (Two times, last vs. CCSU, 9/12/10)

Shots: 1 (Four times, last at Boston University, 9/19/10)

CoUrtney wilKinson-MAitlAnD

#21 Courtney wilkinson-MaitlandDefenseredshirt-seniorCandiac, Quebec




#29 Michelle BajMidfieldJuniorsouth windsor, Conn.

2010 (Sophomore Season): Redshirt season

Before UConn: Transfer from Siena College.... Appeared in three games at Siena... All-New England and three-time All-State selection while at South Windsor High... Named to the All-Conference Team all four years... Led South Windsor to three Conference Championships... Team captain as a senior... Selected by the Hartford Courant as the Top Midfielder of the Year... A member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Michelle Michelle is the daughter of Martin and Edith Baj … finance major… Born February 15, 1991.

Career StatisticsYear GP/GS Shots G A Pts. GW2009# 3/0 0 0 0 0 02010 Did Not CompeteCareer 3/0 0 0 0 0 0# at Siena College

Baj’s Career HighsPoints: N/AGoals: N/AAssists: N/AShots: N/A

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DAnielle DAKin

#2 Danielle DakinMidfield/DefenseJuniorwilbraham, Mass.

Dakin’s Career HighsPoints: 2 (at Marquette, 10/9/09)Goals: 1 (at Marquette, 10/9/09)

Assists: N/A Shots: 3 (Penn State, 9/5/10)

2010 (Sophomore Season): Appeared in all 23 games, starting 15... Appeared primarily as a defensive midfielder… Named a Second-Team COSIDA District 1 Academic All-American.

2009 (Freshman Season): Played and started in all 21 games of the season on defense... Helped earn the first shut out of the season against Boston University (Sep. 11) in over-time... Helped the Huskies to two shut outs over Providence and Yale on the weekend of Sept. 18 and 20... Helped to shut out Syracuse (Sept. 27) in a 5-0 victory and Villanova (Oct. 2) in a 1-0 win... Scored the first goal of her collegiate career against Marquette (Oct. 9)... Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

Before UConn: As a senior midfielder at Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham, Mass was named the 2008 Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year and a 2008 NSCAA All-American... Captained her team to the 2008 Division I State Championship and helped her team record a 68-5-10 record during her four year career... Named to the ESPN RISE All-American First Team in 2008... Played for the New England Mutiny of the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) and is the youngest player to ever have played for the team... In 2008, helped the Mutiny to the WPSL National Semi-Finals and was named to the All-Tournament team at the WPSL Final Four... In 2007, she was a WPSL National Championship finalist with the Mutiny...Has also participated in the Olympic Development Program for five years as a member of the U-15, U-16, U-17, and U-19 state and regional teams.

Personal: Danielle Loni is the daughter of Lonny and Lisa Dakin... an exercise science major... born December 10, 1990.

Career StatisticsYear GP/GS Shots G A Pts. GW2009 21/21 12 1 0 2 02010 23/15 19 0 0 0 0Career 44/36 31 1 0 2 0




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#33 Georgina GiddingsDefense/MidfieldJuniorfeltham, england

Giddings’ Career HighsPoints: 4 (Wake Forest, 9/13/09)Goals: 2 (Wake Forest, 9/13/09)

Assists: 1 (Two Times, last vs. Syracuse, 9/27/09)

Shots: 3 (Wake Forest, 9/13/09)

2010 (Sophomore Season): Saw action in 16 games, start-ing once against No. 7 Virginia (Aug. 29)… Recorded six shots on the season.

2009 (Freshman Season): Saw action in 18 games on the season, taking 11 shots... Scored a career-high two goals against No. 8 Wake Forest (Sep. 13)... Named to TopDrawerSoccer’s National Team of the Week as well as CS360’s Primetime Performers of the Week for her efforts... Recorded an assist against Providence (Sept. 18)... Tallied an assist against Syracuse (Sept. 27)... Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

Before UConn: Graduated from the Longford Community School and Therfield School in Feltham, England... Played for the U-17, U-19 and U-23 English National teams, com-peting in several training camps and tournaments includ-ing the European Finals with the U-17 and U-19 teams... Has also been a member of Chelsea FC for seven years and was the reserve team captain in 2008-2009... Chelsea was league champions and County Cup winners in 2007-2008 and League Cup, County Cup winners and League Champions in 2008-2009.

Personal: Georgina Marie is the daughter of Alan and Dale Giddings... a sociology major... born June 30, 1990.





HillAry lACKMAn

#3 Hillary lackmanforward/MidfieldJuniorwillington, Conn.

2010 (Sophomore Season): Appeared in 15 games off the bench as a sophomore.

2009 (Freshman Season): Saw action in the midfield against Syracuse (Sept. 27), Villanova (Oct.2), South Florida (Oct. 11) and No.7/8 Notre Dame (Oct. 16)... Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

Before UConn: Graduated from nearby E.O. Smith High School in Storrs, Conn... Named to the Connecticut Girl’s Soccer Coaches Association All-State team in her junior and senior years... Earned All-Conference honors in each of her four years on varsity and cap-tained the team as a senior leading her squad to an ECC Championship... Also played with and captained FSA Soccerplus based in Farmington, Conn.

Personal: Hillary Catherine is the daughter of Steve and Liz Lackman... a psychology major... born October 25, 1990.


Lackman’s Career HighsPoints: N/AGoals: N/AAssists: N/AShots: N/A




linDA rUUtU

#18 linda ruutuMidfieldJuniorespoo, finland

Ruutu’s Career HighsPoints: 4 (Central Connecticut, 9/7/09)Goals: 2 (Central Connecticut, 9/7/09)

Assists: 1 (Six Times, last at Notre Dame, 10/31/10)

Shots: 6 (Notre Dame, 10/15/10)

2010 (Sophomore Season): Finished the season with three goals and two assists for eight points… Notched goals in three-straight games from October 10-October 17… Scored the game-winning goal in UConn’s 3-0 vic-tory over USF (Oct. 10)… Scored the game-tying goal at home against No. 5 Notre Dame (Oct. 15)… Named to the Preseason All-BIG EAST Team.

2009 (Freshman Season): Played and started in all 21 games on the season... Led the team in goals scored (8) and points (20)... Recorded a point in four-straight games from Sept. 5-13... Recorded the first goal of her career against Harvard (Sep. 5) while adding an assist... Put home two goals against Central Connecticut (Sep. 7) including the game winner... Dished out two assists against Boston University (Sep. 11) and No. 8 Wake Forest (Sep. 13)... Scored her fourth goal of the season as the game winner against Syracuse (Sept. 27)... Recorded the first goal of the game in three-straight games (Sept.27-Oct. 4) knocking in the game winner against Villanova (Oct. 2) and the first goal of the game for the Huskies against Georgetown (Oct. 4)... Knocked in the Huskies lone goal at No. 7/8 Notre Dame (Oct.16) and scored at DePaul (Oct. 18)... Named to the All-BIG EAST Second Team and All-BIG EAST Rookie Team... Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

Before UConn: Graduate of the Makelanrinne Sports High School in Helsinki... Has experience at the international level... In 2008, competed in the UEFA European Women’s U-19 Championship... Is currently competing with the national team, helping her team to the second round of the UEFA European Women’s U-19 Championship... In addition to the national team, she competed with HJK Helsinki.

Personal: A sociology and women’s studies major... born February 17, 1990.





#25 Danielle schulmannMidfieldredshirt Juniorsaddle river, n.J.

2010 (Junior Season): Redshirted the season.

Before UConn: Sat out 2010 due to transfer rules... A transfer from Seton Hall University... Played her freshman year at Maryland, scoring three goals... Two-time All-State selection, First Team All-County and All-League... Led high school team to league and county titles as well as the State semifinals as a freshman and sophomore... Scored 27 goals her freshman year and followed with 23 goals her sophomore year... Played for the Arsenal World Class Club team, leading them to the 2007 State and Regional Championships... Major is undecided.

Personal: Danielle Nicole is the daughter of Danny and Debbie Schulmann... An allied health sciences major... Born December 22, 1989.

Schulmann’s Career HighsPoints: N/AGoals: N/AAssists: N/AShots: N/A

DAnielle sCHUlMAnn

Career StatisticsYear GP/GS Shots G A Pts. GW2008 # 16/3 18 3 0 6 12009 $ 16/15 33 6 2 14 12010 Did Not CompeteCareer 32/18 51 9 2 20 2# - at Maryland$ - at Seton Hall




#15 Amanda CarvalhoMidfield/forwardredshirt-sophomoreCheshire, Conn.

2010 (Sophomore Season): Did not compete

Before UConn: A transfer from UMass... A four-year let-terwinner at Cheshire High School, Carvalho helped her team to the 2005 Class LL State Co-Championship and for her efforts was named the finals MVP... During her time at Cheshire, she helped the Rams to be the 2004, 2005 and 2007 SCC Champions... In her senior season in 2007, Carvalho was named to the All-Housatonic and All-SCC team, All-State and New Haven Register All-Area... She also set the Cheshire High School record for most goals in a season with 33 and tied for most goals in a single game with five.

Personal: Amanda Marie is the daughter of Tony and Laurie Carvalho… An allied health sciences major… Born August 8, 1990.

Career StatisticsYear GP/GS Shots G A Pts. GW2009# Did Not Compete2010 Did Not CompeteCareer 0/0 0 0 0 0 0# - at UMass

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Carvalho’s Career HighsPoints: N/AGoals: N/AAssists: N/AShots: N/A




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#26 Jessica frechforwardsophomoreBethesda, Md.

Frech’s Career HighsPoints: 2 (CCSU, 9/12/10)Goals: 1 (CCSU, 9/12/10)

Assists: N/AShots: 2 (CCSU, 9/12/10)

2010 (Freshman Season): Appeared in eight games on the season, notching one goal for two points... Scored her first collegiate goal against CCSU (Sept. 12)… Saw her first action of the season as a substitute against No. 7 Virginia (Aug. 29) playing 19 minutes.

Before UConn: A four-year letterwinner for Connelly School of the Holy Child in Potomac, Md.... Helped her team to the 2009 ISL A conference championship in her senior season... Two-time captain in her junior and senior seasons... Named to the ISL All-League team from her sophomore year on... Currently holds the all-time assist record at her school... Three-time member of the ’92 Maryland ODP Regional Championship Team and lead-ing scorer in the 2009 tournament... Also a member of the McLean Dragons... Second leading goal scorer in U.S. Youth Soccer and was also a part of the Dragons when they won the Virginia State Cup in 2007 and 2009.

Personal: Jessica Ellen is the daughter of Jim and Mary Kay Frech… An environmental science major… Born August 31, 1992.

Career StatisticsYear GP/GS Shots G A Pts. GW2010 8/0 2 1 0 2 0Career 8/0 2 1 0 2 0



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#4 leigh-Ann JaggonGoalkeepersophomorewindsor, Conn.

2010 (Freshman Season): Did not appear as a freshman in 2010.

Before UConn: Graduate of Windsor High School where she earned All-Conference honors in 2006, 2007 and 2009 and was named a 2010 CIAC-CAS Scholar-Athlete... A member of the Under-20 Jamaican National Soccer Team... Captain of her school’s squad in her junior and senior seasons and was named team MVP in her sopho-more and senior year... A member of the All-Academic Team in her freshman, sophomore and senior seasons.

Personal: Leigh-Ann Danielle is the daughter of Lawrence and Kaelin Jaggon… An exercise science major… Born March 21, 1992.

Career StatisticsYear GP/GS Min. GA GAA Svs. SHO2010 Did Not PlayCareer Did Not Play

Jaggon’s Career HighsSaves: N/A

Shutouts: N/AGoals Allowed: N/A




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#13 Devin PrendergastMidfieldsophomoreBabylon, n.y.

Prendergast’s Career HighsPoints: 2 (Louisville, 10/28/10)

Goals: 1 (Two Times, last vs. Louisville, 10/28/10)Assists: N/A

Shots: 4 (Louisville, 10/28/10)

2010 (Freshman Season): Appeared in 20 games, start-ing six... Finished the season with two goals and four points… Put home the final goal of the game against Louisville in the BIG EAST First Round (Oct. 28)… Scored her first career goal in a 3-2 victory over No. 16 Penn State (Sept. 5)... Started her first collegiate game against Seton Hall (Oct. 3).

Before UConn: The 2009 Long Island Player of the Year attended St. John the Baptist High School... A native of Babylon, N.Y. and a four-year letterwinner... Was named to the All-State team in her sophomore and senior sea-sons, the All-League team in her freshman, sophomore and senior seasons and All-Long Island in her senior year... Was a three-year captain for her squad leading the team to the league and state championship in her senior season while scoring 17 goals and 23 assists for 57 points during her final year.

Personal: Devin Jillian is the daughter of William and Doreen Prendergast… an allied health sciences major… Born October 16, 1992.




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#10 Jennifer skogerboeDefensesophomoreleesburg, va.

Skogerboe’s Career HighsPoints: 1 (CCSU, 9/13/10)

Goals: N/AAssists: 1 (CCSU, 9/13/10)

Shots: 2 (Penn State, 9/5/10)

2010 (Freshman Season): Appeared in 16 games, starting 15... Tallied her first collegiate point with an assist against CCSU (Sept. 12)… Started her first college game at UConn against Siena (Aug. 22).

Before UConn: A four-year letterwinner for Stone Bridge High School... In her senior season, was named to the Virginia High School All-District team as well as the All-Region team... Her junior year, she led the team in points... A member of the Region I Olympic Development Program from 2006-09, Skogerboe played center mid-field at the National Interregional Tournament in Coral Springs, Fla... She was also been a part of the Virginia State ODP Team since 2004... Skogerboe played for the McLean Dragons Under-18 team that was ranked No. 2 in the region and in the top-10 nationally, helping to capture the 2007 and 2009 Virginia State Championship title.

Personal: Jennifer Lynn is the daughter of Paul and Kyoung Skogerboe… a sport management major… Born June 8, 1992.





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#25 MikaBusseyforwardfreshmanBrighton, Mich.

Before UConn: Attended Brighton High in Brighton, Mich… Named team captain as a senior… Played for the Michigan Hawks Club team… Led Hawks to a No. 6 national ranking… Competed with the Michigan ’93 Olympic Development Program for four years… Led the Hawks to two State Cup Championships and a Disney Soccer Showcase semifinal appear-ance… Appeared in the Super-Y North American Quarterfinals.

Personal: Mika Nicole Bussey... Born May 23, 1993... Daughter of Daniel and Colleen Bussey... Has three siblings, David, Breanna and Delaney... an allied health science major.

Bussey on UConn:“I chose UConn for several reasons. First being the academics. I would like to get a job within the health profession and UConn has one of the best exercise science programs in the country. UConn has a his-tory of being a great team and a national contender. When I visited UConn, I felt very welcomed by the team. I felt that I would be able to get along with the players well and that they were all great players and would push me to take my game to the next level.”

The coaching staff on Mika:“Mika is a player who has very good skills and reads the game well. She is versatile and can play out wide in the midfield or up top. Mika comes from a great club team and has developed into a very good attacking player. She will be an additional attacking option for us.”

#50 GabrielleCharnoDefensefreshmanseaford, n.y.

Before UConn: ESPN Rise Second Team All-American… Named captain of Plainedge High as a junior and senior… Voted Team MVP as a junior and senior… Named to the New York All-State Team in 2010… Named All-County in 2009 and 2010… Played for the Syosset Sting Club team… Led Syosset Sting to the State Cup Championship in 2008, 2009 and 2010… Region I Champions in 2009 and 2010… National Championship Finalist in 2010… Also lettered in track and lacrosse… All-Conference in the long jump all-four years of high school... Owns the school record in the 4x400m relay, 4x200m relay and the long jump… A member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Gabrielle Elise Charno... Born on December 29, 1992... Daughter of George and Patricia Charno... Has one sister, Annmarie... an engineering major.

Charno on UConn:“I chose to attend UConn because of the athlet-ics program as well as the engineering program. I loved the campus and the environment created for the student-athlete. As a soccer player, I have always wanted to compete at the highest level and the coaches, players and staff at UConn have cre-ated an amazing program. As I sat in Coach’s office during my official visit surrounded by all the soc-cer jerseys of past players, I knew I had found my home for the next four years.”

The coaching staff on Gabrielle:“Gabby is a talented defensive player who comes from a very successful club team. She has a big personality on the field with her athletic ability and natural leadership qualities. She has a lot of poten-tial and is a very strong and technical player. We feel Gabby will be a great addition to our team next fall.”




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#9 GabriellaCuevasDefensefreshmanwayne, n.J.

Before UConn: ESPN Rise First Team All-American… Member of the 2010 U.S. National Team Player Pool… Member of Immaculate Heart Academy (IHA) that was named the Bergen County Program of the Decade… Named All-State as a sophomore, junior and senior… Named to the Bergen County All-Decade Team… Named to the NSCAA/Adidas All-Region Team as a senior… Led IHA to the Bergen County Championship all-four years… A member of the honor roll in 2009 and 2010.

Personal: Gabriella Elizabeth Cuevas... Born on August 15, 1993... Daughter of Cesar and Carmen-Reyas Cuevas... Has one brother, Andrew... a psy-chology major.

Cuevas on UConn:“I chose UConn because it had everything I was look-ing for in a school. It has great academics, the perfect size campus and a great soccer team. UConn has exactly what I want to study, which is psychology and special education, and the campus is beautiful with a great atmosphere around it. The soccer team is a really nice group of players who are also extremely talented on the field, along with the coaches who are very knowledgeable about the game and also very personable. The school is the perfect distance away from home and when I am there I can feel that it is just the perfect fit for me.”

The coaching staff on Gabriella:“Gabby is a very smart and composed player. Her technique and ability to read the game will be a great addition to our back line. She is a standout performer with both her club and high school teams and has found a lot of success on the Regional and National level as well. We are confident in Gabby’s abilities and feel she will do very well at UConn.”

#16 KaichieHoMidfieldfreshmanGlastonbury, Conn.

Before UConn: All-Conference selection in 2009 for Glastonbury High… Named team captain in 2010… Led Glastonbury to the CCC North Conference Championship in 2008, 2009 and 2010… Member of the French and Chinese Foreign Language Honor Society… Recipient of the AP Scholar Award and the Cornell Book Award.

Personal: Kaichie Ho... Born on January 6, 1993... Daughter of Bruce Ho and Pei Ti Lee... Has a sister Kailie... an engineering major.

Ho on UConn:“I chose UConn because it’s an overall perfect fit for me. Ranging from the excellent engineering school to the top-notch athletics program, I essentially get the best of both worlds. On the academics side, I will get the luxury of smaller class sizes and individual help from the teachers from being in the Engineering Program. On top of that, I get to choose from a broad range of engineering options along with many intern-ship opportunities. On the athletics side, I get the opportunity to play for a Division I BIG EAST team. They are a tight-knit as well as talented group and I can’t wait to be a part of the team.”

The coaching staff on Kaichie:“Kaichie is a very strong and smart player. She is a central player who can win balls and generate the attack from a holding midfield position. Kaichie’s tech-nical ability and vision on and off the ball will add an additional option for us in the midfield. She is coming off of a recent knee injury, but when healthy she has the potential to be a great player for UConn.”




#22 rileyHouleMidfieldfreshmanColumbia, Conn.

Before UConn: ESPN Rise Second Team All-American and Connecticut Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior… Member of the 2010 U.S. National Team Player Pool… All-State selection all four years of high school… Was named All-New England twice… Captained her squad as a sophomore, junior and senior… Was named Most Valuable Player two times… Also competed on the indoor track team… A High Honors student at Windham High.

Personal: Riley Kathryn Houle... Born on November 25, 1993... Daughter of Michael and Lisa Houle... Has a brother Ben... an allied health sciences major.

Houle on UConn:“It has always been a dream of mine to attend UConn, not just because I grew up in the area, but also because most of my family members are UConn alumni. UConn is also one of the few schools that have the major that I would like to pursue, speech and language pathology. My love for UConn soc-cer and the academic programming offered makes UConn a perfect fit for me.”

The coaching staff on Riley:“Riley will bring a lot of creativity to our midfield. She is very comfortable on the ball and has the ability to make a lot of things happen in the attacking third. Riley is a true play maker and a tireless worker on both ends of the field. She has experience on both the Regional and National level which will help her adapt quickly to the level of play in college. Riley is a local player and we are very happy she has decided to stay close to home. We are looking forward to seeing the impact she will have on our team and program over the next four years.”

#17 JulieHubbardMidfieldJuniorwaverly, Pa.

2010 (Sophomore Season at Penn State): Made three starts in 11 total appearances, beginning the year with three starts in midfield... Tallied career-high three-point day at Iowa (Oct. 10) with first career goal and assist... Recorded nine total shots.

2009 (Freshman Season at Penn State): Made six appearances as a reserve, recording one shot...Made collegiate debut against Boston University (Sept. 13) at the UConn Soccer Classic...Made Big Ten debut against Northwestern (Oct. 9)...Saw first playing time in NCAA Tournament game in a 5-0 win over Colgate (Nov. 13).

High School: All-State sophomore and senior years... Wyoming Valley Conference player of the year... Team leader in scoring three-times… All-Regional All-Star in 2006-07, 2009... First Team All-Conference in 2006-07, 2009... Sat out junior year due to torn ACL... Scranton Times-Tribune Girls Soccer Player of the Year in 2007... Team captured District II AAA Championship... Captained squad senior season.

Personal: Julianne Hubbard... Born on August 2, 1991... Daughter of Charles and Kathleen Hubbard...Has twin sister, Ali, and two brothers, Jack and Peter... an allied health sciences major.

Hubbard on UConn:“I choose UConn because athletically and academi-cally it is the right fit for me. The style of play, team success and coaching staff really appealed to me and made my decision fairly easy. I’m very excited to be a part of this program for the next two sea-sons.”

The coaching staff on Julie:“Julie is one of the best technical players I have seen in a while. She is an attacking player who has the ability to control the game and dictate the play from either the midfield or forward positions. She is very composed in front of the net and can score goals. We are excited that Julie transferred this semester and we are looking forward for her to give us a few different attacking options this fall.”

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#23 ChelseaHunterforwardfreshmanMiddletown, Conn.

Before UConn: All-State selection as a sophomore, junior and senior at The Loomis Chafee School… Led Loomis Chaffee to the New England Prep School Class A Championship as a freshman and sophomore… A member of the Region I ODP team from 2005-2008… Selected to represent the USA Olympic Reserve U-19 team in the International Women’s Kuban Spring Tournament in Moscow in 2008… Member of the Oakwood Premier Team.

Personal: Chelsea Hunter... Born on February 21, 1991... Daughter of Dan and Jeriann Hunter... Has a brother D.J... an allied health sciences major.

Hunter on UConn:“I have always held UConn on a high pedestal considering its rising academic prestige, intensely competitive athletic program and impressive school spirit. It has been my ultimate dream to be privileged enough to strive for excellence on and off the field at UConn. I am truly honored and blessed to call myself a Husky.”

The coaching staff on Chelsea:“We are happy Chelsea has joined our UConn fam-ily. She hasn’t played competitively in over a year now but coming in during the spring helped her pre-pare for the upcoming fall season. She will be a great additional option for us up front. She has an attack-ing mentality and found a lot of success on the youth level. Chelsea has already shown us this past spring that she has the ability to score goals.”

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#0 CelesteMoncureGoalkeeperfreshmanlong Beach, Calif.

Before UConn: Led Long Beach Poly to the Moore League Championship as a junior… Allowed just 17 goals during her high school career… Helped lead Long Beach Poly past the first round of the playoffs for the first time in five years…. Graduated high school with AP Honors… Long Beach Poly Medallion Award winner.

Personal: Celeste Mishael Moncure... Born on June 21, 1993... Roosevelt Scott and Sarah Moncure… Has two brothers, Brandon and DeVante... a biologi-cal sciences major.

Moncure on UConn:“I chose UConn because I felt really comfortable at the school. Storrs felt close to home even though it over 3,000 miles away from home. I liked the play-ers on the team, I loved Coach Rodriquez and I liked everything the university had to offer on and off the field.”

The coaching staff on Celeste:“We are very excited for Celeste to be joining our team. She is a very hard worker and is adjusting great to the pressures of college athletics. Celeste is a quality goalkeeper that can play at the college level and transition appropriately to the speed of play.”




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#37 GiannaromaDefensefreshmanfoxboro, Mass.

Before UConn: ESPN Rise All-Star… member of Scorpion Club Team for 12 years… Member of 2011 Region I Premier League Champions…Helped Scorpion team win three state championships and two regional championships…Team captain as a senior at Foxboro High… Two-time Team MVP… Two-time Hockomock League All-Star… Two-time Sun Chronicle All-Star… Named MVP of the Sun Chronicle All-Star Game... Led the team in scoring as a junior tallying seven goals and six assists… Led the team in scoring and points as a senior… A member of the Honor Roll all-four years of high school.

Personal: Gianna Elizabeth Roma... Born on April 4, 1993... Daughter of Dan and Agatha Roma... Has three sisters Mariella, Olivia and Danielle... a nutri-tion major.

Roma on UConn:“UConn was always in the back of my mind of schools to attend since the beginning of my fresh-man year in high school. Throughout the recruiting process and visits to many schools, I learned that UConn was the perfect fit for me. UConn is almost a perfect distance from my home, the Nutrition pro-gram there is considered one of the best studies in the country, the whole student body has great pride and spirit in their school and sports, and most impor-tantly to me, I am able to fulfill the dream that I have always had of playing division I on a top collegiate women’s soccer team. The players and coaches make me feel right in place.”

The coaching staff on Gianna:“Gianna is a great kid and comes from a very good club team. She is a very feisty one vs. one defender who can also get up and down the flank as an attacking outside back. She plays simple and has the ability to read the game very well. She will add a lot of depth to our defense next fall.”

#6 AndreaPlucenikforwardfreshmanBrooklyn, Conn.

Before UConn: Injured for her senior year of high school… All-State and All-New England selection as a sophomore and junior at Woodstock Academy… Three-time Norwich Bulletin All-Star… Norwich Bulletin Player of the year as a junior after tallying 24 goals… Scored 31 goals as a sophomore and 15 as a freshman at Woodstock Academy… Earned High Honors all-four years of high school.

Personal: Andrea Rose Plucenik... Born on October 30, 1993... Daughter of Robert and Michelle Plucenik... Has a sister Alexandria... a communica-tions disorders major.

Plucenik on UConn:“It has always been a dream of mine to attend UConn, not just because I grew up in the area, but also because most of my family members are UConn alumni. UConn is also one of the few schools that have the major that I would like to pursue, speech and language pathology. My love for UConn soc-cer and the academic programming offered makes UConn a perfect fit for me.”

The coaching staff on Andrea:“Drea has been a proven goal scorer for her club and ODP teams in the past. She is very athletic and has the ability to beat players and get behind the back line. Drea has an attacking mentality and a very strong work ethic. She has the potential to develop into a very dangerous forward and we are excited to have her here.”



#30 lindseywatkinsMidfieldfreshmanlitchfield, Conn.

Before UConn: Named All-State as a senior at The Forman School… Named Team MVP as a sopho-more, junior and senior… Holds the Forman School record for goals in a season (44) and all-time scor-ing (97 in three years)… WWNEPSSA All-League as a sophomore, junior and senior… Boston Globe All-Star… Selected for the 2010 CGSCA Senior Bowl… A member of the National Honor Society as a junior and senior… National Honor Society Vice President as a senior.

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11 Newcomers10 Freshmen6 All-State selections (Houle, Cuevas, Charno, Watkins, Plucenik, Hunter) 4 Midfielders (Watkins, Houle, Hubbard, Ho)3 ESPN Rise All-Americans (Cuevas, Charno,Houle)

Personal: Lindsey Erin Watkins... Born on November 23, 1993... Daughter of Alan and Susan Watkins... Has two siblings, Erik and Kelly... an elementary education major.

Watkins on UConn:“The University of Connecticut has been my top college choice long before day one of my college search process. The moment I stepped foot on UConn’s campus I immediately felt like I was in a familiar place. Living in Connecticut, UConn sports have always been an exciting part of life. I’ve always felt proud that my state university is nation-ally recognized for its excellent athletic programs and offers a highly competitive learning environ-ment for students with high academic standards.”

The coaching staff on Lindsey:“Lew is a player that has a lot of potential. She is a very good athlete and has great pace. She is very versatile and can play out wide in the back, midfield or up top. We feel she has the potential to be a very good flank player and we are looking forward for her to join the team.”

3 Defenders (Cuevas, Charno, Roma)3 Forwards (Plucenik, Hunter, Bussey)2 U.S. National Team Player Pool candidates (Houle, Cuevas)1 Goalkeeper (Moncure)1 Junior (Hubbard)

2011 incoming Class - By the numbers

2011 Newcomers: Back Row, Left to Right: Julie Hubbard (Waverly, Penn.), Lindsey Watkins (Litchfield, Conn.), Celeste Moncure (Long Beach, Calif.), Gabrielle Charno (Seaford, N.Y.), Mika Bussey (Brighton, Mich.) Front Row, Left to RIght: Andrea Plucenik (Brooklyn, Conn.), Gianna Roma

(Foxboro, Mass.), Kaichie Ho (Glastonbury, Conn.), Gabriella Cuevas (Wayne, N.J.), Riley Houle (Columbia, Conn.).


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2010 Season Review .................................................48-492010 Season Statistics...................................................502010 Game Recaps....................................................51-55Huskies and the Media ..................................................55

2010 season review



1 4 B i G e A s t P l a y e r s o f t h e y e a r l 4 4 A l l - A m e r i c a n s e l e c t i o n s l 7 9 A l l - B i G e A s t s e l e c t i o n s The 2010 University of Connecticut Huskies finished the season 10-10-3, reaching the NCAA Tournament for the 28th time in 29 years of NCAA play, the second most appear-ances all-time. Despite controlling the action for much of the contest and outshooting its opponent, UConn fell to Hofstra 1-0 in the first round with a goal conceded early in the first half.

The Huskies also competed in the BIG EAST tournament where they achieved two consecutive shutouts; first while hosting Louisville on Oct. 28 and also while upsetting eventual NCAA Cham-pions Notre Dame in a Halloween game for the record books. The Huskies eventually fell to West Virginia in the BIG EAST Semifinals.

The Huskies’ 2-0 victory over Notre Dame, led by senior midfielder Elise Fugowski’s pair of goals, was also due to great goal-keeping by junior Jessica Dulski, who recorded three point-blank saves in the final 11 minutes to secure the victory. UConn was the only team to shutout the eventual Champions last season, and Fugowski’s first goal marked the first time Notre Dame had trailed since September 10th. With the win, the Huskies snapped Notre Dame’s 77-game unbeaten streak against teams from the BIG EAST Conference, which was the longest of its kind in any collegiate sport.

Fugowski also notched a goal in UConn’s 3-0 vic-tory over Louisville in the Opening Round in Storrs. She fin-ished the BIG EAST Tournament with three goals and was named to the BIG EAST All-Tournament Team.

Fugowski consistently led the team on the field through-out the season as the primary attacking center-midfielder. She ended her four years at Connecticut by setting career highs with five goals and four assists for 14 points. Those to-

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Becky Gundling finished her career as a three-time member of the NEWISA All-New England Second Team.

Senior Meghan Cunningham captained the 2010 Hus-kies and registered two goals and one assist. She was

named NEWISA All-New England Second Team

tals earned her a spot on the All-BIG EAST First Team, as well as the NSCAA All-Northeast Region Second Team.

UConn captain and fellow senior Kacey Richards was also honored, earning a spot on both the All-BIG EAST and NSCAA All-Northeast Region First Teams. Richard’s spot on the All-BIG EAST First Team capped a tremendous career in which the UConn star earned All-BIG EAST honors four-straight sea-sons. Fugowski, Richards and senior Meghan Cunningham were also named to the NEWISA All-New England Second Team.

The team continued to uphold the ideal virtues of UConn student-athletes as 22 players were named BIG EAST All-Academic Selections. The team achieved a perfect Aca-demic Progress Rating (APR) for the 2009-10 academic year, the second straight year in which the Huskies have received a perfect 1000 score while also achieving the highest GPA of all UConn athletic teams. UConn’s team GPA of 3.46 in the spring semester of 2010-11 ranks as the highest ever at UConn.

Graduate student Annie Yi took home one of the most pres-tigious honors available to a UConn student-athlete as she was hon-ored with the BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete Award, granting her a $2,000 scholarship on behalf of the BIG EAST Conference and American Eagle Outfitters. Additionally, junior Jessica Shufelt was named to the ESPN Academic All-District First Team and sophomore Danielle Dakin was a member of the ESPN Academic All-District Second Team.

Connecticut opened the season with five-straight overtime games, highlighted by back-to-back victories over BIG TEN stand-outs Illinois and Penn State. Shufelt was the hero in both contests, notching two goals, including the game winner in overtime, in both




games to lead the Huskies. For her efforts, Shufelt was tabbed BIG EAST Of-fensive Player of the Week and was named Capitol One Primetime Performer of the Week as the top women’s athlete in the country for the week of September 5.

Shufelt went on to earn a share of the team lead with 15 points on six goals and three assists. Graduate student and first-year Husky Angelika Johansson led the team with seven goals, adding one assist for 15 points.

UConn followed the BIG TEN sweep with two victories over in-state op-ponents Yale (2-0) and CCSU (5-0) for four-straight victories. Connecticut’s offensive burst faded, however, as UConn suffered through a 2-4-1 stretch. UConn took road games at Syracuse and at Seton Hall by 3-0 scores, but suf-fered defeats against Boston University, St. John’s, Rutgers and Marquette.

Connecticut would finish the remaining five regular season games with .500 soccer, going 2-0-1 and then 0-2 to close the season. The Huskies had convincing victories over USF (3-0) and DePaul (3-1) sur-rounding UConn’s 1-1 stalemate against rivals Notre Dame in Storrs on October 15. UConn went on to drop 3-0 and 1-0 decisions to West Vir-ginia and Pittsburgh, respectively, before entering the postseason.

The Connecticut defense allowed just 1.04 goals per game in 2010. Along with Kacey Richards, seniors Meghan Cunningham and Becky Gundling led a formi-dable UConn defense that kept nine clean sheets, highlighted by the back-to-back shutouts in the BIG EAST Tournament. A three-time All-New England selection, Gundling was one of only two field players (Richards) to start all-23 games in 2010.

The strong UConn defense was anchored by Jessica Dulski in the net. Dulski started all-23 games for UConn and recorded a 1.03 goals against aver-age to go along with a .784 save percentage. She finished the season with five clean sheets having combined with sophomore Ally Mancino for four shutouts.

The 2010 season added another chapter in UConn’s long and storied history. The Huskies continued their stronghold as the top academic program in Storrs while also adding another year of NCAA play to the UConn record books.

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2010 All-BIG EAST First-Team selection Kacey Richards.

2010 First-Team All-BIG EAST midfielder Elise Fugowski

Meg Cunningham, Sr.NEWISA Second Team All-New EnglandElise Fugowski, Sr. All-BIG EAST First Team NSCAA All-Northeast Region Second Team NEWISA Second Team All-New EnglandKacey Richards, Sr. All-BIG EAST First Team NSCAA All-Northeast Region First Team NEWISA Second Team All-New EnglandLinda Ruutu, So. Preseason All-BIG EASTJessica Shufelt, Jr. BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week, College Soccer 360 Primetime Player of the Week, Capitol One Prime time Performer of the Week (Sept. 7)Annie Yi, GS BIG EAST Scholar Athlete AwardBIG EAST All-Academic Team Selections

enD-of-seAson AwArDs AnD Honors

Michelle Baj, Corinne Bildstein, Amanda Carvalho, Erin Clarke, Meghan Cunningham, Danielle Dakin, Jessica Dulski, Jessica Frech, Elise Fugowski, Georgina Marie Giddings, Rebecca Gundling, Karen Gurnon, Leigh-Ann Jaggon, Angelika Johansson, Samantha Kelley, Hillary Lackman, Courtney Lazos, Kacey Richards, Linda Ruutu, Jessica Shufelt, Courtney Wilkinson-Maitland, Annie Yi




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2010 Final Statistics## Name GP-GS G A Pts Sh GW77 JOHANSSON, A. 23-12 7 1 15 20 1 11 SHUFELT, J. 22-17 6 3 15 73 36 FUGOWSKI, E. 22-21 5 4 14 55 1 20 BUSQUE, M. 22-19 4 5 13 37 316 CLARK, E. 23-4 3 3 9 29 118 RUUTU, L. 23-14 3 2 8 36 3 17 CUNNINGHAM, M. 23-18 2 1 5 23 013 PRENDERGAST, D. 20-6 2 0 4 19 023 RICHARDS, K. 23-23 0 1 1 19 026 FRECH, J. 8-0 1 0 2 2 021 WILKINSON-MAIT. 19-18 0 2 2 3 095 GUNDLING, B. 23-23 0 1 1 19 07 YI, A. 9-7 0 1 1 17 010 SKOGERBOE, J. 16-15 0 1 1 4 02 DAKIN, D. 23-15 0 0 0 19 033 GIDDINGS, G. 16-1 0 0 0 6 014 GURNON, K. 22-17 0 0 0 3 027 KELLEY, S. 2-0 0 0 0 2 028 GARUFI, A. 2-0 0 0 0 0 019 BILDSTEIN, C. 2-0 0 0 0 0 03 LACKMAN, H. 15-0 0 0 0 0 01 DULSKI, J. 23-23 0 0 0 0 00 MANCINO, A. 4-0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 23 33 27 93 383 10 Opponents 23 24 20 68 271 10

## Name GP Mins GA Avg Svs1 DULSKI, J. 23 2103:27 24 1.03 87 0 MANCINO, A. 4 67:18 0 0.00 5 Total 23 2170:45 24 1.00 96 Opponents 23 2170:45 33 1.37 135

GP-GS G A Pts Sh GW 11-8 6 1 13 11 1 10-7 0 2 2 29 0 11-11 2 1 5 29 0 10-8 1 3 5 16 1 11-4 2 2 6 20 1 11-5 3 0 6 14 1 11-9 0 0 0 11 0 10-6 0 0 0 9 0 11-11 0 1 1 11 0 4-0 0 0 0 0 0 11-10 0 0 0 0 0 11-11 0 0 0 9 0 1-1 0 0 0 4 0 4-3 0 0 0 0 0 11-6 0 0 0 6 0 7-0 0 0 0 3 0 10-10 0 0 0 1 0 2-0 0 0 0 2 0 2-0 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - - - 7-0 0 0 0 0 0 11-11 0 0 0 0 0 3-0 0 0 0 0 0 11 14 10 38 175 4 11 11 11 33 139 5

GP-GS Mins GA Avg Svs 11 981:12 11 1.01 44 3 48:48 0 0.00 4 11 1030:00 11 0.96 50 11 1030:00 14 1.22 71

GP G A Pts Sh GW 23-12 7 1 15 20 1 55-27 9 7 25 108 3 75-59 10 8 28 116 2 65-54 10 14 34 129 7 80-28 12 11 35 102 6 44-35 11 6 28 77 4 88-57 8 1 17 71 2 20-6 2 0 4 19 0 87-85 3 10 16 74 0 8-0 1 0 2 2 0 53-38 0 3 3 4 0 83-73 1 3 5 38 0 54-33 13 4 30 112 3 16-15 0 1 1 4 0 44-36 1 0 2 31 0 34-1 2 2 6 17 0 47-40 1 1 3 15 0 8-0 0 0 0 2 0 5-0 1 0 2 2 0 39-4 2 3 7 38 0 19-0 0 0 0 0 0 42-41 0 0 0 0 0 10-3 0 0 0 0 0 UConn 96 75 267 981 28

GP-GS Mins GA Avg Svs 23 3774:23 44 1.05 172 10 377:26 6 1.43 22 33 4151:49 50 1.08 194

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The University of Connecticut women’s soccer team opened the regular season against Siena College at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium and fell in overtime, 3-2. Connecticut saw goals from senior Meghan Cunningham (Simsbury, Conn.) and junior Jessica Shufelt (Rochester, N.Y.) The Huskies outshot Siena, 28-11, with Connecticut opening the scoring just seven minutes into the action when Cunningham put home the season’s opening goal from six yards out after a pass from Shufelt. UConn outshot Siena, 8-2, in the opening 45 minutes but was unable to add to their 1-0 lead. Siena midfield Cara Reily evened the score at 1-1 with a blast from 30 yards out into the top-left corner over the outstretched hands of UConn goalkeeper Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) at 52:48. The Saints took the lead at 53:47 when Caitlin Cahalan’s shot deflected off a Connecticut defender and found its way behind Dulski. The Huskies evened the score at 87:07 when Shufelt curled in a left-footed shot from 20 yards out into the top-left corner after a pass from junior Courtney Wilkinson-Maitland (Candiac, Quebec). Connecticut outshot Siena, 20-6, in the second half but had several shots blocked by Seina defenders or sail high and wide of the net. The Saints put home the game winner with only 33 seconds remaining in the first overtime period when freshman Brittany Pfaff slid the ball under the legs of a charging Dulski.

Game 1 Siena 3, UConn 2 2oT aug. 22, 2010 Storrs, Conn. Scoring:1. 7:00 Cunningham, Meghan (Shufelt)2. 52:48 SU Riley, Cara (unassisted) 3. 53:37 SU Cahalan, Caitlin (unassisted) 4. 87:07 Shufelt, Jessica (Wilkinson-Maitland)5. 99:27 Pfaff, Brittany (unassisted) Shots: UConn 28, SU 11Saves: UConn 3, SU 7Corner Kicks: UConn 8, SU 4Fouls: UConn 10, SU 4

The University of Connecticut women’s soccer team earned a 0-0 draw against William and Mary in the opening game of the Penn State Invitational. UConn went into double overtime for the second time in as many games. After 110 minutes, the Huskies outshot the Tribe, 16-10, but were unable to beat William and Mary goalkeeper Katherine Yount. UConn junior goalkeeper Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) kept a clean sheet, making two saves on the night to earn the sixth shutout of her career.Dulski kept Connecticut level in the early part of the game, making both of her saves in the opening 20 minutes. Connecticut outshot the Tribe, 4-3, in the first half but Yount was there to save the lone UConn shot on net.William and Mary nearly put the opening goal home in the 52nd minute, but a shot from striker Cortlyn Bristol was cleared off the line by a Connecticut defender. UConn held William and Mary without a shot on frame for the final 58 minutes, placing three shots on frame to the Tribe’s none.The Huskies outshot William and Mary, 5-0, in the two overtimes but were unable to get the go-ahead goal as senior Meghan Cunningham (Simsbury, Conn.) had her shot from the top of the box saved in the 105th minute.

Game 2 UConn 0 , William & Mary 0 2oT aug. 27, 2010 University park, pa. Scoring:No Scoring Shots: UConn 16, WM 10Saves: UConn 3, WM 5Corner Kicks: UConn 4, WM 2Fouls: UConn 14, WM 4

The University of Connecticut women’s soccer team suffered its second double-overtime defeat of the season when it fell to No.7/15 Virginia, 1-0, on Sunday in the final game of the Penn State Invitational. The Huskies went into double overtime for the third time in as many games to start the 2010 season and gave up a penalty kick in the 106th minute of play. UConn junior goalkeeper Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) made six saves on the day. Connecticut fell to 0-2-1 on the year while Virginia improved to 3-0-1. The Huskies outshot UVA in the overtime periods, 3-1, but a foul inside the box in the 106th minute led to the deciding penalty kick by UVA senior Meghan Lenczyk. While UVA had a decisive edge in shots, 16-7, and corner kicks, 10-2, Connecticut and UVA were even in shots on frame, with both teams forcing six saves from the goalkeepers.

Game 3 Virginia 1, UConn 0 2oT aug. 29, 2010 University park, pa. Scoring:1. 105:32 Lenczyk, Meghan (PK) Shots: UConn 7, UVA 16Saves: UConn 6, UVA 6Corner Kicks: UConn 2, UVA 10Fouls: UConn 10, UVA 10

The University of Connecticut women’s soccer team needed someone to propel the Huskies to their first victory of the season and junior Jessica Shufelt (Rochester, N.Y.) filled the position. Three minutes and eight seconds into the second overtime, Shufelt buried her second goal of the game to give UConn a 2-1 victory over visiting Illinois at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium. With the win, Connecticut stands at 1-2-1 on the season while Illinois falls to 3-1. Senior captain Elise Fugowski (Stockholm, N.J.) slid a through-ball into the path of Shufelt at the top of the box who calmly placed her shot into the right corner under the diving Illinois goalkeeper to secure the victory. It marked Shufelt’s second tally of the game. Illinois nearly opened the scoring at 15:35 when freshman standout Vanessa DiBernardo fired a free kick from 20 yards out off the cross bar. The Illini had the better of play for the majority of the first half, possessing the ball in the UConn end for much of the time. Illinois outshot UConn, 5-2, in the opening half but the Huskies had the edge in shots on frame, 2-1. UConn senior Kacey Richards (Williamstown, N.J.) kept the score at 1-0 in favor of the Huskies when she saved an Illinois header off the goal line at 69:40. Illinois finally broke through at 72:30 when Jordan Hilbrands redirected a header into the left side of the net following an Illinois corner kick. Dulski made her biggest save of the day when she dove to her left to stop another Illinois header from eight yards out with only 14:50 remaining. UConn pressured Illinois throughout the overtime periods leading to Shufelt’s game winner. At 2:35 of the first overtime, sophomore Linda Ruutu (Espoo, Finland) found space at the top left corner of the box and bent a shot towards the far post that was saved by the Illinois goalkeeper. Shufelt would finish it off 3:08 into the second overtime. UConn goalkeeper Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) finished the game with 6 saves to earn her first victory of the season.

Game 4 UConn 2, illinois 1 2oT Sept. 3, 2010 Storrs, Conn. Scoring:1. 53:47 Shufelt, Jessica (Busque) 2. 72:30 UI Hilbrands, Jordan (Kot, Mykines) 3. 103:08 Shufelt, Jessica (Busque, Fugowski)Shots: UConn 11, UI 19Saves: UConn 6, UI 5Corner Kicks: UConn 2, UI 8Fouls: UConn 4, UI 3

UConn women’s soccer player Jessica Shufelt (Rochester, N.Y.) led the Huskies to another overtime victory with a pair of goals, including a blast from 18 yards out in overtime. The Huskies entered overtime for the fifth consecutive game to start the season and came away with a 3-2 victory over No. 16 Penn State University today in front of 1,372 fans at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium. The victory marked the first for UConn over the Nittany Lions since PSU became a varsity program. With the victory, Connecticut improves to 2-2-1 on the season while Penn State falls to 1-3-1. The junior forward took a pass from senior Elise Fugowski (Stockholm, N.J.) at the top-right corner of the box. After taking one touch to her left, Shufelt ripped a curling left-footed shot into the top-right corner over the outstretched arms of PSU goalkeeper Krissy Tribbett. The goal was Shufelt’s second of the game and fifth of the season. Penn State opened the scoring just 1:03 into the contest when Christine Nairn fired a half-volley into the top-left corner from 17 yards out after an attempted clear by a Husky defender. The Huskies finally found the back of the net with a highlight reel goal from freshman midfielder Devin Prendergast (Babylon, N.Y.) at 36:18. Shufelt gave Connecticut the lead at 2-1 11 minutes into the second half with another long-range goal. The lead wouldn’t last, however, as Penn State’s Hayley Brock finished a perfect through-ball into the right side of the net at 66:22 to send the game into overtime. It only took Shufelt 2:38 into the overtime session to erupt the crowd at Morrone Stadium. For the game, Connecticut outshot Penn State, 25-13, including an eight-four edge in shots on frame. Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) finished the game with two saves to earn the victory while Penn State’s Krissy Tribbett stopped five shots.

Game 5 UConn 3, penn State 2 2oT Sept. 5, 2010 Storrs, Conn. Scoring:1. 1:03 PSU Nairn, Christina (unassisted) 2. 36:18 Prendergast, Devin (unassisted) 3. 56:37 Shufelt, Jessica (unassisted) 4. 66:22 PSU Brock, Hayley (Hayes) 5. 92:38 Shufelt, Jessica (Fugowski) Shots: UConn 25, PSU 13Saves: UConn 2, PSU 5Corner Kicks: UConn 8, PSU 4Fouls: UConn 9, PSU 7




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Connecticut women’s soccer earned its third victory in as many games to improve to 3-2-1 with a 2-0 victory over Yale at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium. Sophomore Melissa Busque (St. Bruno, Quebec) headed home the game winner, her first of the season, at 14:13 of the opening half. Senior Erin Clark (Somers, Conn.) added an insurance tally in the 79th minute to secure the victory. Junior goalkeeper Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) recorded five saves to earn her second shutout of the season. Connecticut outshot the Bulldogs, 19-7, on the night. UConn gladly broke its streak of five-consecutive overtime contests to start the season. The Huskies continued another streak, however, as Connecticut now stands at 15-0 over the past four years when Clark registers a point. Connecticut had the majority of possession in the first half and it paid dividends when the Huskies earned a corner at 13:44. Linda Ruutu sent the ball in from the right corner only to have it cleared as far as senior midfielder Becky Gundling (Farmington, Conn.) 40 yards from goal. Gundling chipped the ball over the backline into the path of Busque who headed home her first goal of the season past the rushing Yale keeper. Gundling earned her first assist of the season on the play. Clark put the game out of reach for Yale when she collected a ball in the middle of the field 30 yards from goal. Clark dribbled past a trio of defenders into the right side of the box before sliding a shot on the ground just inside the far post for her first goal of the season. Connecticut finished the game with an 8-5 edge in shots on goal and a 5-2 edge in corner kicks.

Game 6 UConn 2, Yale 0 Sept. 9, 2010 Storrs, Conn. Scoring:1. 14:13 Busque, Melissa (Gundling) 2. 78:12 Clark, Erin (unassisted) Shots: UConn 19, Yale 7Saves: UConn 5, Yale 6Corner Kicks: UConn 5, Yale 2Fouls: UConn 8, Yale 14

The University of Connecticut women’s soccer team exploded for a season-high five goals in a 5-0 shutout of Central Connecticut State University at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium. The Huskies were led for the second-straight game by sophomore Melissa Busque (St. Bruno, Quebec). Busque netted the game-winning goal for the second time this weekend and finished the game with two tallies to up her season total to three. The Huskies improve to 4-2-1 and now have won four games in a row for the first time since 2007. Central Connecticut falls to 2-5-0 on the season. It only took Busque 9:09 to pick up from where she left off after the 2-0 victory over Yale. Busque took a pass at the top-right corner of the box from senior Elise Fugowski (Stockholm, N.J.) and chipped the ball over CCSU goalkeeper Nikola Deiter inside the far post. Fugwoski earned her team-leading third assist of the season. UConn added another at 36:49 when senior Meghan Cunningham (Simsbury, Conn.) tapped home her second goal of the season after a pass across the six-yard box from redshirt junior Courtney Wilkinson-Maitland (Candiac, Quebec). Senior Annie Yi (Indianapolis, Ind.) also assisted on the play with a flick at the top of the box to Wilkinson-Maitland. The Huskies continued the offensive onslaught in the second half when Busque tallied her second of the game at 54:58. Sophomore Linda Ruutu (Espoo, Finland) sent a cross into the box from the left touchline that Busque headed into the left side of the net to put UConn up 3-0. The assist for Ruutu was her first point of the season. The Huskies would tack on two more tallies in the remaining five minutes. At 85:21, freshman Jessica Frech (Bethesda, Md.) fired home the first goal of her collegiate career. UConn finished the scoring at 89:26 when graduate student Angelika Johansson (Frankenburg, Sweden) headed home her first goal as a Husky from a well-placed free kick by freshman back Jennifer Skogerboe (Leesburg, Va.). Both players earned their first points of the season on the goal. Junior Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) and sophomore Ally Mancino (Belle Mead, N.J.) combined for two saves to keep the clean sheet.

Game 7 UConn 5, CCSU 0 Sept. 12, 2010 Storrs, Conn. Scoring:1. 9:09 Busque, Melissa (Fugowski) 2. 36:49 Cunningham, Meghan (Wilkinson-Maitland, Yi) 3. 54:58 Busque, Melissa (Ruutu) 4. 85:21 French, Jessica (Richards) 5. 89:26 Johansson, Angelika (Skogerboe) Shots: UConn 20, CCSU 8Saves: UConn 2, CCSU 5Corner Kicks: UConn 4, CCSU 4 Fouls: UConn 12, CCSU 16

The UConn women’s soccer team opened BIG EAST Conference action at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium in front of 1,147 fans and earned one point with a 0-0 draw against Providence College. Junior goalkeeper Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) stopped six Friar shots to earn her third shutout of the season. The Huskies saw their record go to 4-2-2 (0-0-1 BIG EAST American) while PC became 6-1-1 (0-0-1 BIG EAST American). In a game with back and forth action, Connecticut held the slight edge in shots, 23-22, including a 12-6 edge in shots on goal. The Huskies attacked early down the left flank, sending numerous crosses into the box in the opening 25 minutes. Sophomore Linda Ruutu (Espoo, Finland) had a volley in the box just go wide before graduate student Annie Yi’s (Indianapolis, Ind.) attempted scissor kick from 12 yards out was saved by PC’s Jill Schott at 18:37. The second half was highlighted by a span of 1:57 where shots from a trio of PC players hit the cross bar with the final two coming four seconds apart at 60:16.. The Huskies escaped the danger and responded with a pair of chances from Yi and senior Kacey Richards (Williamstown, N.J.). At 63:45 Yi ran onto a Ruutu cross from the right sideline and had her sliding shot from seven yards out saved by the PC goalkeeper. With only nine minutes remaining in regulation, Richards curled a free kick around the PC wall from 20 yards out that was denied to keep the score at 0-0 heading into overtime. After regulation, PC held the advantage in shots, 21-18. The Huskies had the better of play in both overtimes, possessing the ball in the Friar half for much of the 20 minutes. Dulski came up with one save in the first overtime to secure the shutout.

Game 8 UConn 0, providence 0 Sept. 17, 2010 Storrs, Conn. Scoring:No Scoring Shots: UConn 23, PC 22Saves: UConn 6, PC 12Corner Kicks: UConn 1, PC 3Fouls: UConn 8, PC 6

The University of Connecticut women’s soccer team traveled to Boston, Mass. and suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Boston University. In a rematch of the 2009 NCAA First Round in which UConn defeated the Terriers, 1-0, in overtime, Boston University tallied three goals in the second half to secure the victory. With the loss, UConn falls to 4-3-2 on the season. UConn, fresh off a five-game unbeaten streak, outshot the Terriers, 16-11, but was unable to beat BU goalkeepers Alice Binns or Kelly King. Connecticut goalkeeper Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) recorded four saves on the day. Boston University tallied all three goals in a 19-minute stretch starting in the 54th minute with a goal from Jessica Luscinski. Adrienne Anderson made it 2-0 in the 67th minute before Lina Cords finished the scoring in the 73rd minute.

Game 9 Boston University 3, UConn 0 Sept. 19, 2010 Boston, Mass. Scoring:1. 54:32 BU Luscinski, Jessica (Kevorkian)2. 67:03 BU Anderson, Adrienne (Strom)3. 73:05 BU Cords, Lina (Luscinski) Shots: UConn 11, BU 16Saves: UConn 4, BU 9Corner Kicks: UConn 1, BU 7Fouls: UConn 4, BU 8

Connecticut forward Erin Clark (Somers, Conn.) scored late in the first half to put UConn ahead, 1-0, but it wouldn’t last as St. John’s netted two late goals in the second half to escape Joseph J. Morrone Field with a 2-1 victory in BIG EAST Conference action. With the loss, UConn falls to 4-4-2 (0-1-1 BIG EAST) while St. John’s sees its record improve to 4-4-1 (1-1-0 BIG EAST). Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) made six saves on the night. In a game in which UConn had the better of play for the majority of the night, St. John’s capitalized on its two best chances of the game to earn the victory. A pair of well-placed shots inside the far post during a two minute stretch late in the second half dealt heartbreak to the Huskies. With UConn up, 1-0, late in the second half, St. John’s strung together several passes throughout the midfield before Jen Gibbons fired a shot from the top-right corner of the box over Dulski and into the top-left corner. Just 2:06 later, Raelynne Lee collected a header from Amy Marron to the right of the penalty spot and fired the game winner into the lower left corner. UConn took the lead in the 38th minute when Clark possessed the ball at midfield and dribbled past three defenders before ripping a shot into the top-right corner. The goal was her second of the season. Prior to tonight’s contest, UConn had gone 15-0 when Clark registered a point in her career. The Huskies had several chances throughout the contest for insurance tallies but failed to put the game away. Senior Elise Fugowski (Stockholm, N.J.) had a pair of shots from inside the box saved by St. John’s goalkeeper Kristin Russell at 66:35. Junior Melissa Busque (St. Bruno, Quebec) had a near breakaway denied by a charging Russell 20 yards from goal late in the second half as well. For the game, Connecticut outshot the Red Storm, 21-13, and had the edge in corners, 4-0.

Game 10 St. John’s 2, UConn 1 Sept. 23, 2010 Storrs, Conn. Scoring:1. 37:45 Clark, Erin (unassisted) 2. 82:51 STJ Gibbons, Jen (Torregiano)3. 84:57 STJ Lee, Raelyyne (Marron) Shots: UConn 21, STJ 13Saves: UConn 6, STJ 6Corner Kicks: UConn 4, STJ 0Fouls: UConn 4, STJ 3




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The University of Connecticut women’s soccer team unloaded three goals against host Syracuse University in BIG EAST action at SU Soccer Stadium in Syracuse, N.Y. Senior forward Erin Clark (Somers, Conn.) put home the game winner just 1:58 into the contest to give the Huskies their first BIG EAST victory of the season. With the win, UConn improves to 5-4-2 (1-1-1 BIG EAST) while Syracuse sees its record drop to 5-4-3 (2-1-0 BIG EAST). Graduate student Angelika Johansson (Falkenburg, Sweden) added a pair of insurance tallies to put the game out of reach. UConn put forth a convincing effort to earn its first BIG EAST victory of the season. UConn outshot the Orange, 21-9, including a 13-6 edge in shots on frame. Clark opened the scoring just 1:58 into the contest after a pass from junior Melissa Busque (St. Bruno, Quebec.). The goal was Clark’s third of the season and second in the past two contests. Busque earned her third assist of the year on the play. Johansson would make it 2-0 at 39:17 when she fired a shot off the left post and in after a pass from Clark. The goal was Johansson’s second of the season. Johansson put the final touches on the game when she made the score 3-0 at 62:02. Johansson headed home her third tally of the season after a cross from junior Jessica Shufelt (Rochester, N.Y.). Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) earned the victory and made four saves in 80 minutes of action before giving way to sophomore Ally Mancino (Belle Mead, N.J.) for the final 10 minutes. Mancino denied two Syracuse shots in the waning minutes to preserve the shutout.

Game 11 UConn 3, Syracuse 0 Sept. 26, 2010 Syracuse, n.Y. Scoring:1. 1:58 Clark, Erin (Busque) 2. 39:17 Johansson, Angelika (Clark) 3. 62:02 Johansson, Angelika (Schufelt) Shots: UConn 21, SU 9Saves: UConn 6, SU 10Corner Kicks: UConn 2, SU 4Fouls: UConn 9, SU 13

The University of Connecticut women’s soccer team traveled to Piscataway, N.J. and fell to Rutgers, 2-0. Rutgers sees its overall record improve to 7-5-0 and 2-2 in BIG EAST action. The Scarlet Knights tallied a goal in each half as the Huskies were unable to beat Rutgers goalkeeper Emmy Simpkins. The Huskies were outshot, 15-5, but limited Rutgers to only five shots on frame. Junior goalkeeper Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) kept Connecticut in striking distance with three saves on the night. Rutgers jumped on top early in the opening half. Karla Schacher put home a cross from Jonelle Filigno just seven minutes into the game. UConn was unable to break the Rutgers defense and was outshot, 8-1, in the opening 45 minutes of play. The Scarlet Knights made it 2-0 at 66:06 when April Price sent a shot into the top corner for the insurance tally. The goal was assisted by Gina Demaio. UConn had three corners in the second half but was unable to get on the board.

Game 12 rutgers 2, UConn 0 oct. 1, 2010 piscataway, n.J. Scoring:1. 7:31 RU Schacher, Karla (Filigno, Demaio)Shots: UConn 5, RU 15Saves: UConn 3, RU 3Corner Kicks: UConn 3, RU 7 Fouls: UConn 8, RU 7

The Connecticut women’s soccer team rebounded for a convincing 3-0 victory over Seton Hall in BIG EAST action in South Orange, N.J. after falling at Rutgers, 2-0. Graduate student Angelika Johansson (Falkenberg, Sweden) put home the game winner at 17:20 of the first half before netting an insurance tally at 62:57. Junior Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) combined with sophomore Ally Mancino (Belle Mead, N.J.) to stop four shots in the shutout. Johansson scored, unassisted, in the first half after UConn dominated the action. Connecticut held an 11-5 shot advantage in the opening 45 minutes along with a 4-2 edge in corner kicks. The transfer from Franklin Pierce University has tallied four goals in the past three games. She’s recorded five goals on only nine shots this season. Johansson buried a cross from junior striker Jessica Shufelt (Rochester, N.Y.) at 62:57 to put the Huskies ahead, 2-0. Senior captain Elise Fugowski (Stockholm, N.J.) finished the scoring when she put home a rebound following a Johansson shot. The goal was her first of the season.

Game 13 UConn 3, Seton hall 0 oct. 3, 2010 South orange, n.J. Scoring:1. 17:20 Johansson, Angelika (unassisted)2. 62:57 Johansson, Angelika (Shufelt)3. 68:42 Fugowski, Elise (Johansson) Shots: UConn 25, SH 13Saves: UConn 8, SH 4Corner Kicks: UConn 9, SH 2Fouls: UConn 13, SH 11

The Connecticut women’s soccer team hosted No. 23 Marquette at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium and fell, 1-0. Marquette put home the game winner at 70:05 to stay undefeated in BIG EAST play. The Huskies hit the woodwork on three separate occasions, including a blast from 25 yards out with only 2:00 minutes remaining, and had a shot saved off the line by a Marquette defender, but were unable to break the Golden Eagle defense. Junior goalkeeper Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) made seven saves in defeat. After back and forth action in the first half that saw the two teams each fire six shots, Marquette scored the game’s lone goal at 70:05. Ashley Bares collected a ball at the right side of the box with her back to goal. Bares was able to turn in the box and fire a shot just under the cross bar and past Dulski for her fourth goal of the season. Connecticut reached for the final goal in the remaining 10 minutes but was unable to tally the tying marker. UConn pushed senior defender Kacey Richards (Williamstown, N.J.) forward and the change nearly paid off in the 88th minute. Richards collected the ball 25 yards out and slammed a right-footed shot towards the upper-left side of the net. The shot had Kulla beat but the ball crashed off the bar. UConn came tantalizingly close again with only 40 seconds remaining but freshman Devin Prendergast’s (Babylon, N.Y.) half-volley from just outside the box was saved off the line by a Marquette defender.

Game 14 Marquette 1, UConn 0 oct. 8, 2010 Storrs, Conn. Scoring:1. 70:05 MU Bares, Ashley (Philbin)Shots: UConn 9, MU 19Saves: UConn 7, MU 2Corner Kicks: UConn 1, MU 7Fouls: UConn 7, MU 11

The UConn women’s soccer team earned a crucial 3-0 victory over USF at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium in front of 947 fans. Sophomore Linda Ruutu (Espoo, Finland) scored the game winner midway through the first half. The Huskies limited USF to four shots on the game, holding the Bulls without an attempt on goal for the final 45 minutes. Junior Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) combined with sophomore Ally Mancino (Belle Mead, N.J.) for the shutout. Connecticut needed a victory to improve in the standings after a tough 1-0 loss to No. 23 Marquette on October 8, 2010. UConn dominated the play throughout the game today, allowing just two shots on net in 90 minutes. The offense ran through senior Elise Fugowski (Stockholm, N.J.) in the midfield throughout the game. Fugowski created the first goal of the game when she dribbled along the top of the South Florida box before touching a pass to Ruutu. Ruutu placed her shot from the top of the box into the left side-netting to put UConn up, 1-0. The goal was Ruutu’s first of the season after leading the Huskies in 2009 with eight. Fugowski earned her fourth assist of the year with the pass. Fugowski put UConn ahead, 2-0, just 3 minutes later with a well placed shot from 12 yards out. Connecticut made it 3-0 at 51:10 when leading scorer Angelika Johansson (Falkenberg, Sweden) put home her sixth tally of the season. UConn finished the game with a decisive edge in shots, 18-4, and held the edge in corners, 4-2.

Game 15 UConn 3, South Florida 0 oct. 10, 2010 Storrs, Conn. Scoring:1. 34:19 Ruutu, Linda (Fugowski)2. 37:53 Fugowski, Elise (Clark, Busque) 3. 51:10 Johansson, Angelika (unassisted) Shots: UConn 18, USF 4Saves: UConn 2, USF 7Corner Kicks: UConn 4, USF 2Fouls: UConn 13, USF 14




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The UConn women’s soccer team took No. 4/7 Notre Dame into overtime and earned a 1-1 tie in a pivotal BIG EAST Conference match at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium. Sophomore Linda Ruutu (Espoo, Finland) provided the offense with a free kick in the 88th minute. Junior goalkeeper Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) kept the Fighting Irish offense at bay with six saves in net. With UConn down, 1-0, in the waning minutes, Becky Gundling (Farmington, Conn.) drew a foul at the top of the Notre Dame penalty box straight in front of goal. Ruutu set the ball, took her approach and curled the direct free kick into the lower-right corner to send the crowd of 1,701 fans into a frenzy. The goal was Ruutu’s second of the season and came with only 2:35 remaining in regulation. The second half saw the game open up as both teams created excellent scoring chances. Dulski was on point in the second half, stopping five Notre Dame shots, many from up close in the box. Notre Dame forward Melissa Henderson, the BIG EAST’s leading scorer with 12 goals, was dangerous throughout the game. Henderson forced Dulski into action at 65:44 when she collected a pass inside of 12 yards and sent a shot towards the lower left corner. Dulski made the initial save before the rebound came right to Henderson from six yards out. Henderson sent a shot destined for the top-left corner but Dulski made a quick reflex save to deny the game’s opening goal. Henderson would finally find the back of the net at 77:20 when she collected a pass at the penalty spot from Erica Iantorno, took a touch to her left, and buried the ball into the left side of the net to give Notre Dame a 1-0 lead. For the game, Notre Dame held the edge in shots, 21-12, and corner kicks, 8-1.

Game 16 UConn 1, notre dame 1 2oT oct. 15, 2010 Storrs, Conn. Scoring:1. 77:20 ND Henderson, Melissa (Iantorno) 2. 87:25 Ruutu, Linda (unassisted) Shots: UConn 12, ND 21Saves: UConn 6, ND 6Corner Kicks: UConn 1, ND 8Fouls: UConn 10, ND 8

In the final home game of the regular season, UConn honored its eight graduating players with a 3-1 victory over DePaul in BIG EAST action. Three different players scored for the Huskies while junior goaltender Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) stopped six shots to earn the victory. Prior to kickoff, UConn honored seniors Cory Bildstein (Stockton, N.J.), Erin Clark (Somers, Conn.), Meghan Cunningham (Simsbury, Conn.) Elise Fugowski (Stockholm, N.J.), Becky Gundling (Farmington, Conn.) Kacey Richards (Williamstown, N.J.) and graduate students Angelika Johansson (Falkenburg, Sweden) and Annie Yi (Indianapolis, Ind.). The Huskies also presented Head Coach Len Tsantiris with a commemorative game ball to celebrate his 30 years at the helm of UConn women’s soccer. UConn, fresh off a 1-1 double-overtime draw with No. 4/5 Notre Dame, came out strong and took a 1-0 lead with a goal from Johansson. Junior Melissa Busque (St. Bruno, Quebec) sent a cross into the box from the right touchline. Johansson muscled her defender out of contention and headed the ball into the top-left side of the net for her team-leading seventh goal of the season. The assist was Busque’s team-leading fifth of the year. Busque finally made it 2-0 at 53:19 when she collected a through-ball from Richards at the top of the box and buried her shot into the right side of the net for her fourth goal of the season. The assist was Richards’ second of the year. DePaul picked up the pressure after the second goal and rallied off five-straight corner kicks. The constant pressure paid off with the fifth corner kick when Kelly Blumberg picked up a loose ball after an attempted UConn clearance and placed her shot into the top-right corner to cut the deficit to one. Sophomore Linda Ruutu (Espoo, Finland) sealed the deal with a free kick, her second in as many games, from 30 yards out that she blasted into the lower-left corner.

Game 17 UConn 3, depaul 1 oct. 17, 2010 Storrs, Conn. Scoring:1. 18:16 Johansson, Angelika (Busque)2. 53:19 Busque, Melissa (Richards) 3. 63:59 Blumberg, Kelly (unassisted)4. 77:43 Ruutu, Linda (unassisted) Shots: UConn 12, DePaul 10Saves: UConn 6, DePaul 4Corner Kicks: UConn 3, DePaul 6Fouls: UConn 8, DePaul 4

The University of Connecticut women’s soccer team traveled to Morgantown, W. Va. and fell to the No. 23 Mountaineers, 3-0. The Huskies finished the game with 15 shots, including six on goal, while West Virginia recorded eight shots, including five on frame. The Huskies outshot West Virginia, 15-6, and held the advantage in corners 5-3, but the Mountaineers capitalized on their chances to remain in second place in the BIG EAST American Division. West Virginia opened the scoring just three minutes into the contest. Caroline Szwed headed home her second goal of the season after a free kick from Bry McCarthy. WVU doubled its lead in the 53rd minute when Blake Miller volleyed a shot off the right post and in. Szwed earned the assist on the play. With UConn pushing for its first goal of the game, the Mountaineers finished the scoring in the 86th minute with a goal from Emily Dillon. Dillon buried her chance from seven yards out on a cross from Blake Miller. Connecticut outshot West Virginia, 10-4, in the second half but Butler came up with five stops to keep the Mountaineers ahead.

Game 18 West Virginia 3, UConn 0 oct. 22, 2010 Morgantown, W.V. Scoring:1. 3:12 WVU Szwed, Caroline (McCarthy) 2. 52:04 WVU Miller, Blake (Szwed)3. 86:38 WVU Dillon, Emily (Miller) Shots: UConn 15, WVU 8Saves: UConn 2, WVU 6Corner Kicks: UConn 5, WVU 2Fouls: UConn 11, WVU 10

The University of Connecticut women’s soccer team closed out the regular season with a 1-0 loss at the hands of Pittsburgh. Connecticut fell behind at 29:33 of the first half. Pittsburgh’s Liz Carroll sent in a corner that Katelyn Ruhe controlled from 18 yards out and finished to put Pittsburgh ahead for good. Although UConn outshot the Panthers, 6-2, in the first half and 8-3 in the second half, the Huskies were unable to beat Pittsburgh goalkeeper Morie Kephart. Kephart finished the day with seven saves. Connecticut’s best chance came in the 78th minute when senior Elise Fugowski (Stockholm, N.J.) fired a shot off the cross bar following a Linda Ruutu (Espoo, Finland) corner kick. The Huskies limited Pittsburgh to just three shots on frame in 90 minutes. Junior goalkeeper Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) made two saves on the day.

Game 19 pittsburgh 1, UConn 0 oct. 24, 2010 pittsburgh, pa. Scoring:1. 29:33 PITT Ruhe, Katelyn (Carroll) Shots: UConn 14, Pitt 5Saves: UConn 2, Pitt 7Corner Kicks: UConn 4, Pitt 2Fouls: UConn 3, Pitt 9

The UConn women’s soccer team hosted the BIG EAST Tournament First Round and dominated Louisville, 3-0. Junior Jessica Shufelt (Rochester, N.Y.) put home the game winner in the 36th minute while junior goalkeeper Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) was only called into action three times to earn her fourth shutout of the year. The Huskies outshot UL, 26-5, while holding the edge in shots on goal (9-3) and corners (5-1). Continuous pressure paid off as the Huskies jumped on top with a perfectly placed shot from Shufelt at 35:07. Senior captain Kacey Richards (Williamstown, N.J.) sent a long ball over the top to a streaking Shufelt down the right sideline. Shufelt took a touch into the box and buried her shot into the left side-netting. It looked like the two teams would head into the half with a 1-0 score in favor of the Huskies until senior Elise Fugowski (Stockholm, N.J.) put home her third goal of the season with only four seconds remaining. Connecticut continued to pepper the Louisville keeper but wouldn’t seal the deal until the 87th minute when freshman Devin Prendergast (Babylon, N.Y.) blasted a loose ball in the box into the lower right corner for her second goal of the season.

Game 20 UConn 3, Louisville 0 oct. 28, 2010 Storrs, Conn. Scoring:1. 35:07 Shufelt, Jessica (Richards)2. 44:56 Fugowski, Elise (Cunningham) 3. 86:55 Prendergast, Devin (unassisted) Shots: UConn 26, UL 5Saves: UConn 3, UL 6Corner Kicks: UConn 5, UL 1Fouls: UConn 7, UL 2




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Huskies on Television and RadioThe Huskies also can be seen on several television outlets in the New England area. UConn women’s soccer is regularly covered on WFSB Channel 3, WTNH Channel 8, WVIT Channel 30 and WTIC Channel 61. UConn’s 2000 BIG EAST Championship game against Notre Dame was televised live on MSG, Fox Sports New England, Sports Channel Florida and Empire Sports Network. The 2004 BIG EAST final was televised live on College Sports Television. The Huskies also have had features on PRIME/Sports, ESPN2, Worldwide Soccer, the Discovery Channel and in several news reports. In 1998, Fox Sports Net carried two Husky games, including a contest with an entire eastern seaboard television audience. UConn women’s games during the 2011 fall season will be broadcast live on WHUS-FM Radio (91.7 FM). The WHUS signal carries 60 miles from Storrs, and its broadcasts can be heard in Central Massachusetts, Vermont and Long Island.

Huskies in PrintConnecticut’s home games attract several local newspapers, and television statsions. In addition to the many state daily newspapers that cover the Huskies, UConn has received print in several regional and national publications such as The New York Times, New York Newsday, The Boston Globe, USA Today, SOCCER AMERICA Magazine, Sidekicks Magazine, Soccer Digest, Soccer Junior Magazine and The Soccer News.

The University of Connecticut women’s soccer earned a 2-0 victory over Notre Dame in the BIG EAST Quarterfinals at Alumni Stadium in South Bend, Ind. With the victory, the Huskies advanced to face West Virginia in the BIG EAST Semifinals at Yurcak Field in Piscataway, N.J. on November 5. The Huskies snapped Notre Dame’s 77-game unbeaten streak against teams from the BIG EAST Conference. The streak was the longest of its kind in any sport in college athletics.Senior midfield Elise Fugowski (Stockholm, N.J.) provided the offensive firepower with two goals while junior goalkeeper Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) was brilliant in net, recording three point-blank saves in the final 11 minutes to preserve the victory. Fugowski took a perfect diagonal ball at the penalty spot from senior Erin Clark (Somers, Conn.) at the top-right corner of the box and buried her shot from 12 yards out into the lower right corner. Fugowski’s goal marked the first time the Irish trailed in a game since a 2-1 loss in overtime to UCLA on September 10.Fugowski added her second of the game in the 73rd minute after a well-placed cross from Linda Ruutu (Espoo, Finland). Dulski saved her best action of the game for the final 11 minutes, keeping the score at 2-0 in favor of the Huskies with three terrific saves. Dulski finished the game with three saves and recorded her fifth shutout of the season and her second in as many games after blanking Louisville in the BIG EAST First Round on Thursday, October 28, 2010.

Game 21 UConn 2, notre dame 0 oct. 31, 2010 South Bend, ind. Scoring:1. 58:04 Fugowski, Elise (Clark)2. 73:00 Fugowski, Elise (Ruutu)Shots: UConn 14, ND 12Saves: UConn 3, ND 4Corner Kicks: UConn 3, ND 5Fouls: UConn 11, ND 6

Game 22 West Virginia 2, UConn 0 nov. 5, 2010 piscataway, n.J. The UConn women’s soccer team traveled to Piscataway, N.J. for the BIG EAST Semifinals and fell to West Virginia, 2-0. No. 2 West Virginia put home the game-winning goal in the 68th minute with a shot from eight yards out by Megan Mischler. WVU’s Blake Miller slotted a pass into the right side of the box. Mischler was able to outrace the UConn defender and one-time the ball over the hands of the charging UConn goalkeeper Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.). The No. 4-seeded Huskies pushed players forward but were unable to generate the equalizer. UConn certainly had opportunities in both halves but the West Virginia defense held strong for the shutout. After one half, West Virginia held a 5-4 edge in shots and a 2-1 advantage in corner kicks. West Virginia put home their first goal in the 68th minute and added an insurance tally in the 73rd minute. Blake Miller sent a pass to Frances Silva who’s shot from inside the box hit off the inside of the left post to make the score, 2-0. West Virginia finished the game with nine shots while UConn closed with eight attempts. Dulski finished the game with five saves while WVU’s Kerri Butler made three stops in the victory.

Scoring:1. 68:57 WVU Mischler, Megan (Miller)2. 73:20 WVU Silva, Frances (Miller) Shots: UConn 8, WVU 10 Saves: UConn 5, WVU 3Corner Kicks: UConn 2, WVU 4Fouls: UConn 8, WVU 8

With the season on the line, the UConn women’s soccer team fell in the NCAA Tournament First Round to Hofstra, 1-0. UConn’s season ended with a 10-10-3 mark. A goal in the first 10 minutes of the game for Hofstra’s Tiffany Yovino was the deciding factor. It was a game of missed opportunities for the Huskies as UConn dominated possession for all but 10 minutes of the game. The Huskies finished the game with an 18-10 edge in shots. The Pride put home the game winner at 9:04 with a goal from Tiffany Yorvino. Grace Hawkins sent a cross in from the left side. UConn goalkeeper Jessica Dulski (Pittsford, N.Y.) got a hand on the cross, but Yovino was able to jump on the loose ball, heading it into the right side of the net. Connecticut settled down and put together a few strong offensive attacks beginning with a shot from Jessica Shufelt (Rochester, N.Y.) at 20:22. Shufelt was able to turn her defender at the right corner of the six-yard box, but her shot towards the top corner was blocked for a corner kick. The best chance of the game for the Huskies came with just 14 minutes remaining. After a poor clear from the Hofstra defense, Shufelt found herself all alone from 10 yards out but placed her shut wide of the left post. The clock wound down and the Huskies saw the time tick down on their season, with Hofstra celebrating the 1-0 victory.

Game 23 hofstra 1, UConn 0 nov. 12, 2010 newton, Mass. Scoring:1. 9:05 HU Yovino, Tiffany (Hawkins) Shots: UConn 18, HU 10Saves: UConn 4, HU 3Corner Kicks: UConn 2, HU 4Fouls: UConn 14, HU 14


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2010 BIG EAST Recap ...................................................57UConn vs. the BIG EAST ...............................................58BIG EAST All-Time Tournament Records ....................59BIG EAST Players of the Year .......................................60BIG EAST Awards ..........................................................61

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2010 BiG eaST Final Standings BIG EAST Pct. Pts. Overall Pct.American*#%Marquette 11-0-0 1.000 33 16-5-3 .729*&%West Virginia 9-1-1 .864 28 18-5-1 .771*%USF 6-3-2 .636 20 14-6-3 .674*%Connecticut 4-5-2 .455 14 10-10-3 .500*Pittsburgh 4-6-1 .409 13 7-11-2 .400Providence 3-6-2 .364 11 9-7-2 .555Syracuse 3-6-2 .364 11 6-9-5 .425St. John’s 3-7-1 .318 10 6-10-2 .389

National*#%Notre Dame 9-0-2 .909 29 21-2-2 .888*%GeorGetowN 7-3-1 .682 22 15-7-2 .667*rutGers 5-5-1 .500 16 10-9-1 .525*DePaul 5-6-0 .455 15 11-9-2 .545*louisville 4-7-0 .364 12 10-9-0 .526setoN Hall 3-7-1 .318 10 7-10-1 .417CiNCiNNati 2-9-0 .182 6 8-10-1 .447*villaNova 2-9-0 .182 6 7-12-0 .368

& - BIG EAST Tournament Champion# - Won division title

*- Received Postseason Berth%NCAA Tournament Participant

2010 Weekly award Winners

UConn’s BIG EAST Dominance• 8 BIG EAST Regular Season Champions

• 2002 and 2004 BIG EAST Tournament Champions• 3 BIG EAST Offensive Players of the Year• 5 BIG EAST Defensive Players of the Year

• 2 BIG EAST Rookies of the Year• 2 BIG EAST Midfielders of the Year

• 2 BIG EAST Goalkeepers of the Year• 40 First-Team All-BIG EAST Selections

• 21 Second-Team All-BIG EAST Selections• 7 Third-Team All-BIG EAST Selections

• 12 All-Rookie Team Selections• Len Tsantiris - Two-Time BIG EAST Coach of the Year

Offensive PlayerAug. 23 Ingrid Wells, Georgetown, R-Jr., MAug. 30 Kelly D’Ambrisi, Georgetown, Jr., MSept. 6 Jessica Shufelt, Connecticut, Jr., FSept. 13 Caitlin Rehder, Louisville, Sr., MSept. 20 Rosina Callisto, Syracuse, So., MSept. 27 Melissa Henderson, Notre Dame, Jr., FOct. 4 Melissa Henderson, Notre Dame, Jr., FOct. 11 Rose Augustin, Notre Dame, Sr., FOct. 18 Blake Miller, West Virginia, Jr., FOct. 25 Venicia Reid, USF, Jr., F

Defensive PlayerAug. 23 Jessica Schuveiller, Notre Dame, Jr., DAug. 30 Kelli Pawelko, Cincinnati, Jr., DSept. 6 Kelli Pawelko, Cincinnati, Jr., DSept. 13 Casey Mercurio, DePaul, So., DSept. 20 Erica Henderson, West Virginia, R-Jr., DSept. 27 Lauren Thut, Marquette, Sr., DOct. 4 Ally Miller, Marquette, So., D/MOct. 11 Michelle Scandora, DePaul, Jr., DOct. 18 Kelly Campbell, USF, So., DOct. 25 Kerry McBride, Marquette, Jr.,

GoalkeeperAug. 23 Nikki Weiss, Notre Dame, Sr., GKAug. 30 Taylor Vancil, Louisville, So., GKSept. 6 Nikki Weiss, Notre Dame, Sr., GKSept. 13 Taylor Vancil, Louisville, So., GKSept. 20 Jennifer Pettigrew, Seton Hall, So., GKSept. 27 Nicole McClure, USF, Jr., GKOct. 4 Kerri Butler, West Virginia, Sr., GKOct. 11 Kerri Butler, West Virginia, Sr., GKOct. 18 Brittany Anghel, Syracuse, Fr., GKOct. 25 Morie Kephart, Pittsburgh, Sr., GK

RookieAug. 23 Alexa St. Martin, Georgetown, Fr., MAug. 30 Meagan Kelly, Marquette, Fr., F/MSept. 6 Kaitlin Brenn, Georgetown, Fr., MSept. 13 Kaitlyn Ritter, Seton Hall, Fr., FSept. 20 Elizabeth Tucker, Notre Dame, Fr., FSept. 27 Sam Perretty, Rutgers, Fr., GKOct. 4 Elizabeth Tucker, Notre Dame, Fr., MOct. 11 Kate Hishmeh, Marquette, Fr., DOct. 18 Frances, Silva, West Virginia, Fr., FOct. 25 Maegan Kelly, Marquette, Fr., F

2010 BIG EAST Conference AwardsOffensive Players Of The Year:Melissa Henderson, Notre DameDefensive Player Of the Year:

Kerry McBride, MarquetteMidfielder Of The Year:Ingrid Wells, GeorgetownGoalkeeper Of The Year:Natalie Kulla, Marquette

Rookie Of The Year:Christine Exeter, Louisville

Coach Of The YearMarkus Roeders, Marquette

Team Fair Play AwardGeorgetown

All-BIG EAST First TeamRose Augustin, Notre Dame, Sr., F/M

Ashley Bares, Marquette, Sr., FKelly D’Ambrisi, Georgetown, Jr., M

Elise Fugowski, Connecticut, Sr., MMelissa Henderson, Notre Dame, Jr., F

Chelsea Klotz, USF, Jr., FNatalie Kulla, Marquette, Jr., GKKerry McBride, Marquette, Jr., D

Kacey Richards, Connecticut, Sr., DBri Rodriguez, West Virginia, So., M

Katie Ryan, Villanova, Jr., FRachael Sloan, Marquette, Jr., F

Ingrid Wells, Georgetown, R-Jr., M

All-BIG EAST Second TeamKerri Butler, West Virginia, Sr., GKChristine Exeter, Louisville, Fr., FJonelle Filigno, Rutgers, R-Fr., F

Lauren Fowlkes, Notre Dame, Sr., DBlake Miller, West Virginia, Jr., F

Megan Mischler, West Virginia, Sr., FNicole Pasciolla, St. John’s, Sr., M

Tina Romagnuolo, Syracuse, So., MHeidi Sabatura, Villanova, So., F

Jessica Schuveiller, Notre Dame, Jr., DCamille Trujillo, Georgetown, Jr., F

All-BIG EAST Third TeamLiz Carroll, Pittsburgh, Sr., M

Rosie Malone-Povolny, Marquette, Sr., MBry McCarthy, West Virginia, So., DLauren Pagone, DePaul, Sr., F/M

Taylor Patterson, USF, So., FJennifer Pettigrew, Seton Hall, So., GK

Venicia Reid, USF, Jr., FJenna Roncarati, Providence, So., D

Katie Ruhe, Pittsburgh, Jr., MKristin Russell, St. John’s, Jr., GK

Elizabeth Tucker, Notre Dame, Fr., MAmanda Webster, Providence, So., F

All-BIG EAST Rookie TeamBrittany Anghel, Syracuse, Fr., GKKailey Blain, Georgetown, Fr., MChristine Exeter, Louisville, Fr., F

Ashleigh Goddard, DePaul, Fr., F/MCaroline Keefer, Pittsburgh, Fr., DMaegan Kelly, Marquette, Fr., F

Mandy Laddish, Notre Dame, Fr., MEmily Menges, Georgetown, Fr., D

Katie Ritter, Seton Hall, Fr., FFrances Silva, West Virginia, Fr., F

Elizabeth Tucker, Notre Dame, Fr., MAngelika Uremovich, Louisville, R-Fr.,




UConn vs. tHe BiG eAst

Game-By-Game series Against the BiG eAst

1983 N T 0-0 OT1985 N W 2-02005 H W 3-02008 A L 2-1

CINCINNATI2-1-1

Regular Season: 2-1-1 Postseason: Never Met

Home: 1-0-0 Away: 0-1-0

2005 A W 2-12006 H W 6-02007 A W 2-12008 H W 3-02009 A W 2-1

2010 H W 3-1

Regular Season: 6-0-0Postseason: Never Met

Home: 3-0-0 Away: 3-0-0

DEPAUL6-0-0

1995 A W 4-01996 H W 12-01997 H W 9-01998 A W 7-11999* N W 2-0

2000 H W 5-02002* N W 1-02004 H W 3-12006 A L 2-02007* N L 1-0

2008* A W 2-12009 H W 2-1

Regular Season: 7-1-0Postseason: 3-1-0

Home: 5-0-0Away: 3-1-0

GEORGETOWN10-2-0

2005 H W 2-12008 A T 1-1 OT2010* H W 3-0

Regular Season: 2-0-1Postseason: 1-0

Home: 2-0Away: 0-0-1

LOUISVILLE2-0-1

1997 A W 5-01998 H W 6-01999 A W 4-02001 H W 3-02003 A W 3-02004 H W 1-02005 H W 1-02006 A W 4-2

2007 H W 4-02008 A W 2-12009 H L 1-0 OT2010 A L 1-0


Home: 5-1-0Away: 5-1-0

PITTSBURGH10-2-0

2005 H W 2-12006 A L 1-0 OT2007 H W 5-02008 A L 1-02009 A L 3-2 OT2010 H L 1-0


Home: 2-1-0Away: 0-3-0

MARQUETTE2-4-0 1995 A W 5-4 OT

1995* N L 1-01995* N L 2-01996 H L 2-11996* N L 4-31997 A L 1-01997* N L 6-11997* N W 2-11998 H T 1-1 OT1998* N L 1-0

1999 A L 2-1 OT1999* N L 4-22000 H T 0-0 OT2000* N L 1-02001 H W 3-12002 A L 3-12003 A L 2-02004 H L 1-02004* N W 2-12004* N L 2-0

2005 A L 4-02005* N L 5-02006 H T 0-0 OT2007 A L 2-1 OT2008 H L 2-02008* N L 1-0 OT2009 A L 6-12010 H T 1-1 OT2010* A W 2-0

NOTRE DAME5-20-4


Home: 1-3-4Away: 2-7-0

1983 A W 8-01984 H W 7-11985 H W 2-01985 S W 7-11986 H W 1-01988 A W 3-01989 H W 4-01990 A W 1-01991 H W 2-01992 A W 3-2 OT

1993 H W 1-0 OT1993* N L 1-01994 A W 5-01995 H W 8-01996 A W 10-01997 H W 5-01998 A W 11-01999 H W 3-02000 A W 4-02001 H W 2-1 OT

2002 A W 1-02003 H W 4-02004 A W 3-12005 A W 1-02006 H W 4-02007 A W 6-02008 H W 1-02009 A W 2-02010 H T 0-0

PROVIDENCE27-1-1

Regular Season: 27-0-1Postseason: 0-1

Home: 13-0-1Away: 14-0-0

1987 A L 2-01987* N W 1-01988 H W 4-11989 A W 2-11990 H W 1-01991 A W 1-01992 H T 2-2 OT1995 A W 3-0

1996 H W 4-01996* N W 4-01997 A W 4-01998 H W 7-02000 H W 6-12002 A W 2-02004 H W 2-02004* N W 1-0

2005* N T 1-1 OT2006* N T 0-0 OT2007 H T 0-0 OT2010 A L 2-0

RUTGERS14-2-4

Regular Season: 11-2-2 Postseason: 3-0-2

Home: 6-0-2Away: 5-2-0

1993 H W 5-01994 H W 6-01994* N L 1-01995 A W 2-1 OT1996 H W 8-01997 A W 3-11998 H W 7-01999 H W 5-1

2000 A W 6-02001 H W 5-02002 A W 3-02003 H W 4-12004 A W 2-02005 A W 3-22006 H W 4-02007 A L 1-0 OT

2008 H T 1-1 OT2009 A L 1-0 OT2010 H L 2-1


Home: 8-1-1 Away: 6-2-0

ST. JOHN’S14-4-1

1995 H W 10-01996 A W 4-01997 A W 6-21997* N W 7-11998 H W 3-0

2000 A W 3-02002 H W 3-02004 A W 3-02007 H W 2-1 OT2010 A W 3-0


Home: 4-0-0Away: 5-0-0

SETON HALL10-0-0

2005 A W 1-0 OT2006 H W 3-02007 A W 1-02008 H T 0-0 OT2009 A L 2-1

2010 H W 3-0


Home: 2-0-1Away: 2-1-0

SOUTH FLORIDA4-1-1

1996 H W 12-01997 H W 5-01998 A W 2-1 OT1999 H W 4-02000* N W 1-0 OT2001 A W 1-0

2001* N L 1-02002* N W 1-02003 H L 1-02005 H W 2-12005* N W 1-0 2OT2006 A W 1-0

2007 H W 2-02008 A T 0-0 OT2008* N T 1-1 OT2009 H T 0-0 OT2010 A L 3-02010* N L 2-0


Home:5-1-1Away: 3-1-1

WEST VIRGINIA11-4-3

1997 A W 7-01998 H W 2-01998* N W 2-11999 H W 4-22000 A W 2-1 OT2000* N W 3-02001 H W 3-12002 A W 3-0

2003 H W 6-02004 A W 2-02005 A W 3-02006 H W 2-02007 A W 2-02008 H W 2-02009 H W 5-02010 A W 3-0


Home: 7-0-0Away: 7-0-0

SYRACUSE16-0-0

1983 A W 2-01984 H W 4-11987 H T 1-1 OT1993* N W 3-01994 H W 6-01995 H W 5-01995* N W 3-11996 A W 3-1

1997 H W 3-01998 A W 4-01998* N W 5-02000 A W 3-02001* N W 1-02002 H T 1-1 OT2002* N W 3-02003* N L 1-0

2004 A W 3-02004* N T 1-12006 A L 1-02009 H W 1-02009* A T 1-1 OT

VILLANOVA15-2-4


Home: 5-0-2Away: 5-1-1

* - Postseason




BiG eAst All-tiMe reCorDs

Record at Morrone Stadium

Boston College 1-0 Georgetown 2-1Louisville 1-0Notre Dame 1-1Rutgers 1-0-1St. John’s 0-1Villanova 3-1-1West Virginia 2-0

11-4-2

UConn BIG EAST Tournament HistoryYear Round Opponent Location Result1993 Semifinal Villanova Providence, R.I. W, 3-0 Final Providence Providence, R.I. L, 0-11994 Semifinal St. John’s Storrs, Conn. L, 0-11995 Semifinal Villanova South Orange, N.J. W, 3-1 Final Notre Dame South Orange, N.J. L, 0-11996 Semifinal Rutgers South Bend, Ind. W, 4-1 Final Notre Dame South Bend, Ind. L, 3-41997 Semifinal Seton Hall Piscataway, N.J. W, 7-1 Final Notre Dame Piscataway, N.J. L, 1-61998 Quarterfinal Villanova Storrs, Conn. W, 5-0 Semifinal Boston College Storrs, Conn. W, 2-0 Final Notre Dame Storrs, Conn. L, 0-11999 Quarterfinal Georgetown Storrs, Conn. W, 3-0 Semifinal Boston College Piscataway, N.J. W, 2-1 (OT) Final Notre Dame Piscataway, N.J. L, 2-42000 Quarterfinal West Virginia Storrs, Conn. W, 1-0 Semifinal Syracuse South Bend, Ind. W, 2-1 (OT) Final Notre Dame South Bend, Ind. L, 2-42001 Quarterfinal Villanova Storrs, Conn. W, 1-0 Semifinal West Virginia Piscataway, N.J. L, 0-12002 Quarterfinal Georgetown Storrs, Conn. W, 1-0 Semifinal Villanova Storrs, Conn. W, 3-0 Final* West Virginia Storrs. Conn. W, 1-02003 Quarterfinal Villanova Storrs, Conn. L, 0-12004 Quarterfinal Rutgers Storrs, Conn. W, 1-0 Semifinal Villanova Storrs, Conn. T, 1-1 (3-2 PK) Final* Notre Dame Storrs, Conn. W, 2-12005 Quarterfinal Rutgers Storrs, Conn. T, 1-1 (4-2 PK) Semifinal West Virginia Milwaukee, Wisc. W, 1-0 (2OT) Final Notre Dame Milwaukee, Wisc. L, 0-52006 Quarterfinal Rutgers Piscataway, N.J. T, 0-0 (5-6 PK)2007 Quarterfinal Georgetown Storrs, Conn. L, 0-12008 Quarterfinal Georgetown Washington, D.C. W, 2-1 Semifinal West Virginia South Bend, Ind. T, 1-1 (4-2 PK) Final Notre Dame South Bend, Ind. L, 0-1 (OT)2009 First Round Villanova Villanova, Pa. T, 1-1 (1-4 PK)2010 First Round Louisville Storrs, Conn. W, 3-0 Quarterfinals Notre Dame South Bend, Ind. W, 2-0 Semifinals West Virginia Piscataway, N.J. L, 2-0

Overall BIG EAST Tournament Record: 20-14-5First Round: 1-0-1Quarterfinal: 8-2-2Semifinal: 9-3-2

Final: 2-9* Won BIG EAST Tournament ChampionshipNote: 1993 was the first year of BIG EAST Conference Tournament Play

2002Co-captains Maria Yatrakis (left) and Sarah Popper (right) accept the Huskies’ first BIG

EAST Tournament Championship trophy after defeating West Virginia 1-0.

2004During the Huskies’ second BIG EAST Tourna-

ment Championship, senior Kristen Graczyk (left) was named the tournament’s Offensive MVP and senior Zahra Jalalian (right) was named the tour-

nament’s Defensive MVP.

Record vs. Teams in the BIG EAST

Tournament

Boston College 2-0Georgetown 3-1 Louisville 1-0Notre Dame 2-8Providence 0-1Rutgers 2-0-2St. John’s 0-1Seton Hall 1-0Syracuse 1-0Villanova 5-1-2West Virginia 3-2-1

20-14-5




BiG eAst PlAyers of tHe yeAr

BiG eaST players of The Year

MEGHAN SCHNUR

BIG EAST Freshman of the Year 2003

BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year 2006, 2007

KRISTEN GRACZYK

BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year 2003

MARIA YATRAKIS

BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year 2002

BRITTANY TAYLOR

BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year

2007, 2009

STEPHANIE LABBE

BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year 2008

MARY-FRANCES MONROE

BIG EAST Freshman of the Year 1998

SARA WHALEN

BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year 1995,

1996

LEN TSANTIRIS

BIG EAST Coach of the Year 1995, 1998

KERRY CONNORS

BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year

1995, 1996

CASEY ZIMNY

BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year 2001




BiG eAst AwArDs

Salla Ranta wore Husky blue and white from 1999-2002. Ranta was a BIG EAST Academic All-Star during all four sea-sons of her career. She was named to the All-BIG EAST Second Team in 2002 as well as the NSCAA/adidas All-North-east Region team.

BIG EAST FIrSTTEAm All-ConFErEnCE

Elise Fugowski .......................... ‘10Kacey Richards ......................... ‘10Brittany Taylor .......‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ‘09Stephanie Labbe ....................... ‘08Elizabeth Eng ............................ ‘05Meghan Schnur .....‘03, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07Jessica Gjertsen ........................ ‘04Kristen Graczyk ............‘02, ‘03, ‘04Maria Yatrakis ........................... ‘02Sarah Popper ......................‘01, ‘02Alexa Borisjuk ............................ ‘01Casey Zimny ............................. ‘01Mary-Beth Bowie ....................... ‘00Jen Carlson ..................‘97, ‘99, ‘00Mary-Frances Monroe ...‘98, ‘99,’00Carey Dorn ................................ ‘99Jennifer Tietjen .............‘95, ‘97, ‘98Sara Whalen .................‘95, ‘96, ‘97Ginny Woodward ....................... ‘96Kerry Connors .....................‘95, ‘96Jana Carabino ........................... ‘95Christy Rowe ............................. ‘95

BIG EAST SECond TEAm

All-ConFErEnCE

Linda Ruutu ............................. ‘09Kacey Richards ......................... ‘08Brittany Tegeler ......................... ‘08Karyn Riviere ............................. ‘07Elizabeth Eng ......................‘06, ‘07Niki Cross .................................. ‘05Megan Jessee ........................... ‘04Jessica Gjersten ........................ ‘03Naima Montacer ........................ ‘02Salla Ranta ................................ ‘02Mary-Beth Bowie ....................... ‘01Lauren Molinaro ........................ ‘99Carey Dorn ................................ ‘98Lauren Molinaro ........................ ‘98Chrisy McCann .......................... ‘98Margaret Tietjen ........................ ‘98Sarah Barnes ............................ ‘97Tammy Barnes .......................... ‘96Jennifer Tietjen .......................... ‘96Margaret Tietjen ........................ ‘96

BIG EAST ThIrd TEAm All-ConFErEnCE

Kacey Richards ...................‘07, ‘09Annie Yi ........................‘06, ‘07, ‘08Niki Cross .................................. ‘06Zahra Jalalian ............................ ‘04

BIG EAST All-rookIE TEAm (1996-2003, 2009-prES.)

Linda Ruutu ............................. ‘09Niki Cross .................................. ‘03Meghan Schnur ......................... ‘03Brittany Barakat ......................... ‘02Kristen Graczyk ......................... ‘01

Leena Kovanen ......................... ‘99Sarah Popper ............................ ‘99Mary-Frances Monroe ............... ‘98Casey Zimny ............................. ‘98Jen Carlson ............................... ‘97Lauren Molinaro ........................ ‘97Carey Dorn ................................ ‘96

BIG EAST oFFEnSIvE plAyEr oF ThE yEAr

Kristen Graczyk ......................... ‘03Kerry Connors .....................‘95, ‘96

BIG EAST dEFEnSIvE plAyEr oF ThE yEAr

Brittany Taylor .....................‘07, ‘09Casey Zimny ............................. ‘01Sara Whalen ........................‘95, ‘96

BIG EAST mIdFIEldEr oF ThE yEAr

Meghan Schnur ...................‘06, ‘07

BIG EAST GoAlkEEpEr oF ThE yEAr

Stephanie Labbe ....................... ‘08Maria Yatrakis ........................... ‘02

BIG EAST FrEShmAn oF ThE yEAr

Meghan Schnur ......................... ‘03Mary-Frances Monroe ............... ‘98

BIG EAST ACAdEmIC All-STAr TEAm

Shannon Algoe.................................... ‘08-09Farrah Barnes ...........‘95-96, ‘96-97, ‘97-98Sarah Barnes ............‘95-96, ‘96-97, ‘97-98Tammy Barnes ........‘94-95, ‘95-96, ‘96-97Lara Batey ...............................‘02-03, ‘03-04Cory Bildstein ........‘07-08, ‘08-09, ‘09-10Alexa Borisjuk ...................................... ‘00-01Mary-Beth Bowie ...................‘00-01, ‘01-02Melissa Busque ..................‘08-09, ‘09-10Whitney Butler...................................... ‘98-99Shanna Caldwell ................................. ‘99-00Jana Carabino ..................................... ‘95-96Erin Clark .................‘07-08, ‘08-09, ‘09-10Kristen Connolly .................................. ‘05-06Kerry Connors .......................‘95-’96, ‘96-97Niki Cross .............................................. ‘06-07Meghan Cunningham ...........‘08-09, ‘09-10Danielle Dakin ....................................‘09-10Melissa DeLoureiro ............................. ‘98-99Jessica Diakun .......................‘08-09, ‘09-10Carey Dorn ................‘96-97, ‘98-99, ‘99-00Jessica Dulski ....................................‘09-10Lauren Ebert .............‘07-08, ‘08-09, ‘09-10Karen Flowers ........................‘95-96, ‘98-99

Amy Folan ............................................ ‘95-96Kate Foley............................................. ‘99-03Lani Fortier ...............................‘02-03, ‘03-04Kathleen Frank .......................‘04-05, ‘05-06Kristin Gardiner .................................... ’98-02Alex Garufi ..........................................‘08-09Georgina Giddings ..........................‘09-10Jessica Gjertsen ..................... ’02-03, 03-04Kristen Graczyk ..........‘02-03, 03-04, 04-05Brianna Gray ...........................‘08-09, ‘09-10Rebecca Gundling .............................. ‘09-10Karen Gurnon ......................‘08-09, ‘09-10Laura Hanrahan .................................. ‘95-96Siobhan Harold ....................... ‘97-98, 98-99Maryann Hoke ..........‘04-05, ‘06-07, ‘07-08Sheri Huckleberry................................ ‘95-96Linda Iacobellis ....................... ‘95-96, 96-97Megan Jessee ..................................... ‘04-05Samantha Kelley ‘07-08, ‘08-09, ‘09-10Kelsey Komrij ....................................... ‘08-09Alisse Kosloski ........................‘04-05, ‘05-06Leena Kovanen ................................... ‘99-00Stephanie Labbe ................................. ‘08-09Jen Laccone......................................... ‘00-01Hillary Lackman ................................‘09-10Lauren Lattanzio ........‘03-04, 04-05, ‘05-06Kristine Lundberg ................................ ‘03-06Anika Martinez ..................................... ‘96-97Sarah MacIsaac ..................................‘05-08Chrisy McCann....................... ‘97-98, 98-99Ciara McCormack............................... ‘01-02Gina Merchant ..................................... ‘02-03Karlyn Miselis ..............‘02-03, 03-04, 04-05Lauren Molinaro .................................. ‘98-01Mary-Frances Monroe ....................... ‘98-99Naima Montacer ................................. ‘02-03Shuana Musser ...................................‘06-’09Andrea Neuman ................................. ‘02-03Kellie Neville ......................................... ‘96-97Kim Noivadhana ................................. ‘04-05Ashley O’Brien .....................................‘06-’09Ashley Paine ........................................ ‘95-96Meghan Plaster ...................... ‘03-04, 04-05Katie Radchuck ....................‘05-06, ‘07-08Salla Ranta ........................................... ‘00-03Kacey Richards ................................... ‘09-10Erin Rice .......................‘00-01, 01-02, 02-03Karyn Riviere ............‘05-06, ‘06-07, ‘07-08Linda Ruutu ........................ ‘09-10Sally Sakelaris ......................... ‘96-97, 97-98Courtney Sands .....................‘05-06, ‘06-07Meghan Schnur .....‘05-06, ‘06-07, ‘07-08Amanda Schwartz .............................. ‘08-09

Amy Schwarz ...................................... ‘95-96Abby Shepherd ................................... ‘01-02Jessica Shufelt ..................................‘09-10Heather Stone ..................................... ‘97-98Naomi Stone ........................... ‘96-97, 97-98Brittany Taylor .....................‘08-09, ‘09-10Brittany Tegeler.................................... ‘06-09Jennifer Tietjen ..................................... ‘98-99Margaret Tietjen .................................. ‘98-99Lacey Toups ........................................ ‘99-00Karen Warner ...................................... ‘94-95Laura Waters .......................... ‘01-02, 02-03Sara Whalen ........................... ‘95-96, 96-97Courtney Wilkinson-Maitland ....‘07-08Darcie Woodruff .................................. ‘94-95Annie Yi ................................................‘07-10Alexandra Zedros ...............................‘04-08

Kristen Graczyk was named the BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year in 2003.


In This Section

The 30th Anniversary .....................................................63By The Numbers ........................................................64-65All-Time Letterwinners ..............................................66-67NSCAA/adidas All-Americans ..................................68-69National and Regional Recognition ..............................70Retired Numbers ............................................................71Husky Record Book ..................................................72-73Team Honors ..................................................................74The 100 Point Club .........................................................75NCAA Tournament History .......................................76-77Postseason Box Scores ...........................................78-81Year-By-Year Results ................................................82-85All-Time Record vs. Opponents ....................................86The Huskies and the U.S. National Team ....................87Foreign Tours ............................................................88-89The Long Island Connection .........................................90

UConn soccer History



30tH AnniversAry

Celebrating 30 Years of UConn Women’s Soccer

During the weekend of September 12-14, 2008, the University of Connecticut women’s soccer team celebrated its 30th anniversary as a varsity program. The celebration took place during the weekend of the 17th annual UConn Classic featuring three top-25 programs in the country as No. 1 UCLA, No. 11 Penn State, No.25 and Brown all competed.

The weekend kicked off at the UConn vs. Virginia football game at Rentschler Field on Saturday, September 13. Prior to the game, over 80 alumnae and their families gathered at a pre-game tailgate to reunite with past teammates and to meet the 2008 team and current UConn staff and administrators.

During halftime of the football game, all former UConn women soccer players in attendance were honored in front of a crowd of 40,000. Head Coach Len Tsantiris, a 1977 UConn graduate and coach of the Huskies for the past 28 years, was recognized with a 30th Anniversary poster that included pictures of every team in the history of the program. Also during the halftime ceremony, four standout former players were honored for their significant contributions to the program. Sara Whalen, Felice Duffy and Moira and Tara Buckley each received a commemorative bowl to honor their excellence in a Husky uniform.

The weekend celebration continued on Sunday, September 14 as UConn hosted a brunch at the Nathan Hale Inn. The brunch included memorable speeches from Director of Athletics Jeffrey Hathaway, Head Coach Len Tsantiris and three former Huskies. Melissa Morrone Taintor, Jill Gelfenbien Laufer and Meghan Schnur each recounted stories from their days as a Husky.

The weekend culminated at the UConn vs. Penn State soccer game, with recognition of all alumni in atten-dance during halftime of the game. Overall, the weekend celebration was an amazing tribute to the women’s soccer program and was enjoyed by all.




By tHe nUMBers

UConn Women’s Soccer By The numbers

29 Pam Claudio

00 Melissa Hauser ‘04 Amanda Schwartz ‘06-’08

0 Siobhan Harold ‘95-98 Stephanie Labbe ‘04-‘08 Ally Mancino ‘09-10 Celeste Moncure ‘11- Erin Rice ‘00-03

1 Karen Bexfield ‘88 Shanna Caldwell ‘99-01 Jessica Dulski ‘08- Jill Gelfenbien ‘91-94 Siobhan Harold ‘95-98 Megan Jessee ‘02-05 Wendy Logan ‘88-91 Amy Miller ‘87-89 Bonnie Mitchell ‘84-87 Sue O’Hare ‘81-84 Laura Skaza ‘83-84

2 Danielle Dakin ‘09- Elizabeth Eng ‘04-‘08 Amy Folan ‘92-95 Zahra Jalalian ‘01-04 Kristin Janosky ‘87-91 Jen Laccone ‘97-00 Catherine Laske ‘82 Cheryl Lumbruno ‘81 Shelley McElroy ‘83-86

3 Kristen Graczyk ‘01-04

Rita Haidous ‘84-87 Heather Heaton ‘93-94 Hillary Lackman ‘09- Lisa Lumbruno ‘81-82 Sarah MacIsaac ‘04-07 Lisa McAdam ‘84-85 Mary-Frances Monroe ‘98-00 Cathy Shankweiler ‘82-85 Patti Spieth ‘86-89 Jen Zieky ‘03

4 Jennifer Amaio ‘98-01 Jamie Baumann ‘86-89 Jessica Diakun ‘06-’09 Leigh-Ann Jaggon ‘10- Kristi Lefebvre ‘02-05 Missy Morrone ‘82-85 Megan O’Connell ‘86 Kathleen Nevis ‘95-96 Karen Warner ‘90-94

5 (# is retired) Tara Buckley ‘80-83

6 Laurie Boenning ‘84 Wendy Casiano ‘82 Carey Dorn ‘96-99 Kristin Fisher ‘03 Karen Flowers ‘95-98 Elise Fugowski ‘07-10 Darla Gurry ‘86 Rita Haidous ‘84-87 Sheri Huckleberry ‘93-96 Shannon Manning ‘91-93 Dena Maskous Kaycee McElree ‘00-01 Andrea Plucenik ‘11- Margarette Poteau ‘88-91 Ame Serravezza ‘90-93

7 Megan Almanzo ‘00-03 Britton Arico ‘87-90 Jean Brawn ‘81-82 Michelle Chura ‘90-93 Leslie Doeg ‘82-83 Karen Flowers ‘95-98 Lisa Jones ‘85-86 Laura Mangus ‘84 Karlyn Miselis ‘02-05 Christy Rowe ‘91-95 Daniele Schulmann ‘11- Annie Yi ‘06-10

8 (# is retired) Barbara Chura ‘89-92 Leslie Doeg ‘82-83

Colleen Keegan ‘86-89 Donna MacDougall ‘82-85 Judy Michalski ‘84-87 Elizabeth Reil ‘92-94 Sara Whalen ‘94-97

9 Barbara Amaral ‘79-82 Brittany Barakat ‘02-03 Sarah Barnes ‘94-97 Jelisa Coltrane ‘83-86 Gabriella Cuevas ‘11- Brianna Gray ‘06-09 Laurie Krutchkoff ‘89-92 Margarette Poteau ‘88-91 Lacey Toups ‘98-01

10 Lori Chapman ‘82 Lauren Ebert ‘06-’09 Angela Gibbons ‘87-90 Margaret Jarvis ‘85-88 Chrisy McCann ‘95-98 Lauren Naida ‘99-02

Cathy Shankweiler ‘82-85 Jennifer Skogerboe ‘10- Jennifer Sullivan ‘02-05 Darcie Woodruff ‘91-94

11 Sharon Arnold ‘85 Nancy Economou ‘85-88 Mary Falzarano ‘98-00 Laura Hanrahan ‘96 Laurie Jackson ‘94 Carmie Landeen ‘97 Susan Lauer ‘80-83 Lisa McAdam ‘84-85 Julie Naumec ‘89-91 Kerry Page ‘90-93 Meghan Schnur ‘03-07 Jessica Shufelt ‘08-

12 Kate Foley ‘99-02 Julie Hultgren-Neumac ‘89-91 Linda Kirk ‘83 Sue Minnes ‘82-85 Maureen O’Connor ‘85-89 Katie Radchuck ‘04-‘08

Margaret Tietjen ‘95-98 Ginny Woodward ‘93-96

13 Karen Abernethy ‘87-90 Christine Anderson ‘86-87 Ellie Cheever ‘83-86 Kristen Graczyk ‘01-04 Shelley McElroy ‘83-86 Ashley Paine ‘92-94 Sarah Popper ‘99-02 June Posten ‘81-84 Devin Prendergast ‘10- Brittany Taylor ‘05-’09 Jennifer Tietjen ‘95-98

14 Farrah Barnes ‘94-97 Jamiee Baumann ‘86-89 Barbara Cosentino ‘81-83 Melissa DeLoureiro ‘98-00 Kathleen Economou ‘86-89 Jessica Gjertsen ‘01-04 Karen Gurnon ‘08- Maryann Hoke ‘05-07 Linda Jackson ‘83-86 Susan Stabach ‘90-93 Margaret Tietjen ‘95-98

15 Jen Carlson ‘97-00 Jane Carluccio ‘82 Amanda Carvalho ‘11- Eleanor Cheever ‘83-86 Linda Iacobellis ‘93-96




UConn Women ’ s Soccer By The numbers Margaret Jarvis ‘85-88 Ciara McCormack 2001 Mary Beth McNichol ‘90-92 Sue Mloganoski ‘86-88 Brittany Tegeler ‘05-‘08 Laura Waters ‘03 Patti Wojnarowski ‘84-87

16 Erin Clark ‘07-10 Lesley Dube ‘87-89 Tricia Erpelding ‘88-91 Kathleen Frank ‘02-05 Kristin Gardiner ‘98-01 Meghan Heberer ‘97 Kaichie Ho ‘11- Sheri Huckleberry ‘93-96 Terri Koziell ‘86-87 Cathy Laske ‘82 Shelley McElroy ‘83-86 Gina Merchant ‘03 Tara Nichols ‘91-94 Kim Sullivan ‘84

Susan Webb ‘88 Patti Wojnarowski ‘84-87

17 Moira Buckley ‘80-83 Ellie Cheever ‘83-86 Michelle Chura ‘90-93 Meghan Cunningham ‘07-10 Sarah Donroe ‘93-95 Lesley Dube ‘87-89 Julie Hubbard ‘11- Sue Minnes ‘82-85 Tara Nichols ‘91-94 Kim Noivadhana ‘02-04 Christy Rowe ‘91-95 Casey Zimny ‘98-01

18 Jennifer Atwell ‘88-89 Lori Kessel ‘83-84 Kristine Lundberg ‘02-05 Donna MacDougall ‘82-85 Suzy Manzo ‘86-88 Anika Martinez ‘93-96 Judy Michalski ‘84-87 Christine Mintz ‘01 Lauren Molinaro ‘97-00 Ashley O’Brien ‘07-‘08 Linda Ruutu ‘09- Arne Serravezza ‘90-93

19 Cory Bildstein ‘07- Shelby Brownfield ‘00-01 Jana Carabino ‘94-98 Niki Cross ‘03-06 Beth Grecco ‘87-90 Jennifer Kennedy ‘84-87 Anika Martinez ‘93-96

Karlyn Miselis ‘02-05 Ann Marie Noonan ‘82 Margarette Poteau ‘88-91

20 Jennifer Atwell ‘88-89 Farrah Barnes ‘94-97 Mary-Beth Bowie ‘00-01 Melissa Busque ‘08-10 Whitney Butler ‘98 Dominique Diadoo ‘03-04 Tracy Guilford ‘91-94 Alisse Kosloski ‘02-05 Lisa Lumbruno ‘81-82 Sheila MacDonald ‘84-85 Sue Mloganoski ‘86-88 Marie Spinelli ‘97-98

21 Heather Braun ‘92-94 Tracy Guilford ‘91-94 Laurie Krutchkoff ‘89-92 Lauren Lattanzio ‘04 Beth Necrelli ‘84 Peggy Perrine ‘82 Kim Prutting ‘86-89 Laura Romeo ‘83 Naomi Stone ‘95-97 Courtney Wilkinson-Maitland ‘07- Maria Yatrakis ‘99-02

22 Jana Duffy ‘79-82 Karen Ferguson ‘90-93 Beth Grecco ‘87-90 Riley Houle ‘11- Colleen Keegan ‘86-89 Traci McGowan ‘84-85 Naima Montacer ‘99-02 Ashley Paine ‘92-94 Sally Sakelaris ‘96-98 Courtney Sands ‘03-06

23 Alexa Borisjuk ‘98-01 Jill Gelfenbien ‘91-94 Angela Gibbons ‘87-90 Siobhan Harold ‘95-98 Natalie Hopp ‘03-04 Chelsea Hunter ‘11- Shelley McElroy ‘83-86 Mary Beth McNichol ‘90-92 Kacey Richards ‘07-10 Carla Sikand ‘83 Jennifer Strong ‘91-92 Patti Wojnarowski ‘84-87

24 Jennifer Amaio ‘98-01 Cathy Cambria ‘89-92 Lynn DiCocco ‘87 Nancy Economou ‘85-88 Tricia Erpelding ‘88-91 Kathleen Frank ‘02-05 Linda Jackson ‘83-86 Jennifer Kennedy ‘84-87 Susan Lavigne ‘80-82 Gina Merchant ‘03 Karyn Riviere ‘04-07 Amy Schwarz ‘92-95 Jennifer Traw ‘96-97

25 Tammy Barnes ‘93-96 Kathy Biefeld ‘84-87 Mika Bussey ‘11- Anne-Elizabeth Eskerud ‘98

Alisse Kosloski ‘02-05 Alexandra Kavadas 2001 Abby Sheperd ‘01 Denise Swenson ‘88-92

26 Lara Batey ‘02-04 Jaime Baumann ‘86-89 Jessica Frech ‘10- Colleen Keegan ‘86-89 Laura Waters ‘03 Sara Whalen ‘94-97

27 Dale Arpino ‘85-86 Kristen Connolly ‘05-06 Sarah Donroe ‘93-95 Samantha Kelley ‘07- Laurie Krutchkoff ‘89-92 Kim Noivadhana ‘02-05 Meghan Plaster ‘04 Kathleen Roberts ‘88 Christy Rowe ‘91-95 Liv Taunton-Rigby 1999

28 Kim Baverstock ‘94-95 Jessica Diakun ‘05 Lani Fortier ‘02-04 Alex Garufi ‘09- Kimberly Grimm ‘90 Laura Thomsen 2001

29 Michelle Baj ‘11- Pam Claudio ‘88-93 Tali Griner ‘00-01 Maria Picard ‘05-06 Elisa Pirinen ‘02-03 Jill Rackett ‘83

30 Shannon Algoe ‘08-09 Kerry Connors ‘93-96 Maryann Hoke ‘04 Ashley O’Brien ‘05-06 Sue O’Hare ‘81-84 Joann Sullivan

31 Gwen McGugan ‘89-91 Shauna Musser ‘05-‘08 Debbie Rocque ‘82

32 Leena Kovanen ‘99-00 33 Alexandra Zedros ‘04-07 Georgina Giddings ‘09- 35 Charlotte Dench

37 Gianna Roma ‘11- 45 Alyssa Plakas

77 Angelika Johansson ‘10 Salla Ranta ‘99-02 Sarah Stanczyk ‘07-‘08

95 Becky Gundling ‘07-10

By tHe nUMBers




All-tiMe letterwinners

-A-Karen Abernethy .............................. 1987, 88, 89, 90Shannon Algoe ................................................... 2008Megan Almanzo ............................... 2000, 01, 02, 03Jennifer Amaio ................................. 1998, 99, 00, 01Barbara Amaral ................................ 1979, 80, 81, 82Christine Anderson ....................................... 1986, 87Britton Arico ...................................... 1987, 88, 89, 90Sharon Arnold .................................................... 1985Dale Arpino ................................................... 1985, 86Jennifer Atwell .............................................. 1988, 89

-B-Brittany Barakat ............................................ 2002, 03Farrah Barnes .................................. 1994, 95, 96, 97Sarah Barnes ................................... 1994, 95, 96, 97Tammy Barnes ................................. 1993, 94, 95, 96Dena Baskous .................................................... 2004Lara Batey .............................................. 2002, 03, 04Jaime Bauman ................................. 1986, 87, 88, 89Kim Baverstock ............................................ 1994, 95Karen Bexfield .................................................... 1988Kathleen Biefield .................................... 1984, 85, 87Cory Bildstein .................................. 2007, 08,09, 10Laurie Boenning ................................................. 1984Alexa Borisjuk ................................... 1998, 99, 00, 01

Mary Beth Bowie .......................................... 2000, 01Heather Braun ........................................ 1992, 93, 94Jean Brawn .................................................. 1981, 82Mary Lou Breen ............................................ 1980, 81Cynthia Brounlee ................................ years unknownShelby Brownfield ......................................... 2000, 01Moira Buckley ................................... 1980, 81, 82, 83Tara Buckley .................................... 1980, 81, 82, 83Joyce Burnham ............................................ 1979, 80Melissa Busque ...................................... 2008, 09, 10Whitney Butler .................................................... 1998

-C-Shanna Caldwell .................................... 1999, 00, 01Cathy Cambria ................................ 1989, 90, 91, 92Jana Carabino .................................. 1994, 95, 96, 98Jen Carlson ...................................... 1997, 98, 99, 00

Jane Carluccio .................................................... 1982Wendi Casiano ................................................... 1982

Amanda Carvalho ............................................. 2010Lori Chapman ..................................................... 1982Eleanor Cheever .............................. 1983, 84, 85, 86Barbara Chura .................................. 1989, 90, 91, 92Michelle Chura ................................. 1990, 91, 92, 93Phylis Clapis ....................................................... 1980Erin Clark ............................................ 2007,08,09, 10Pamela Claudio ................................ 1988, 91, 92, 93Jelisa Coltrane .................................. 1983, 84, 85, 86Kerry Connors .................................. 1993, 94, 95, 96Barbara Cosentino ................................. 1981, 82, 83Linda Crawford ................................................... 1981Niki Cross ......................................... 2003, 04, 05, 06Meghan Cunningham ......................... 2007,08,09, 10Mary Beth Curtis................................................. 1979

-D-Danielle Dakin ............................................. 2009, 10Melissa DeLoureiro ................................ 1998, 99, 00Dominique Diadoo ........................................ 2003, 04Lynn DiCocco ..................................................... 1987Jessica Diakun .................................. 2005, 06, 07,09Nancy Dirgo ........................................................ 1981Leslie Doeg .................................................. 1982, 83Sarah Donroe ......................................... 1993, 94, 95Carey Dorn ....................................... 1996, 97, 98, 99Lesley Dube ........................................... 1987, 88, 89Felice Duffy ............................................ 1979, 80, 81Jana Duffy ........................................ 1979, 80, 81, 82Jessica Dulski ........................................ 2008,09, 10

-E-Diane Eaton ........................................................ 1980Lauren Ebert ....................................... 2006, 07,08,09Kathleen Economou ............................... 1986, 88, 89Nancy Economou ............................. 1985, 86, 87, 88Elizabeth Eng .................................... 2005, 06, 07,08Tricia Erpelding ................................ 1988, 89, 90, 91Anne-Elizabeth Eskerud ..................................... 1998

-F-Mary Falzarano ............................................ 1998, 00 Karen Ferguson ................................ 1990, 91, 92, 93Kristin Fisher ...................................................... 2003Karen Flowers .................................. 1995, 96, 97, 98Amy Folan ........................................ 1992, 93, 94, 95Kate Foley ........................................ 1999, 00, 01, 02Lani Fortier ............................................. 2002, 03, 04Kathleen Frank .................................. 2002, 03, 04,05Jessica French ................................................. 2010Elise Fugowski ................................... 2007,08,09, 10

-G-Kristin Gardiner ................................ 1998, 99, 00, 01

Alex Garufi .................................................. 2009, 10Jill Gelfenbien ................................... 1991, 92, 93, 94Maggie Gerke ..................................................... 1979Angela Gibbons ................................ 1987, 88, 89, 90Georgina Giddings ..................................... 2009, 10Jessica Gjertsen ............................... 2001, 02, 03, 04Kristen Graczyk ................................ 2001, 02, 03, 04Brianna Gray ..................................... 2006, 07, 08,09Elizabeth Grecco .............................. 1987, 88, 89, 90Kimberly Grimm .................................................. 1990Tali Griner ..................................................... 2000, 01Tracy Guilford ................................... 1991, 92, 93, 94Becky Gundling .................................. 2007,08,09, 10Karen Gurnon ........................................ 2008,09, 10

Darla Gurry ......................................................... 1986

-H-Margarita Haidous .................................. 1984, 85, 87Karen Hall ........................................................... 1979Laura Hanrahan ................................................. 1996Siobhan Harold ................................. 1995, 96, 97, 98Melissa Hauser ................................................... 2004Heather Heaton ............................................ 1993, 94Meghan Heberer ................................................ 1997Maryann Hoke ........................................ 2004, 05, 07Natalie Hopp ................................................. 2003, 04Donna Hornish ............................................. 1987, 88Sheri Huckleberry ............................. 1993, 94, 95, 96

-I-Linda Iacobellis ................................. 1993, 94, 95, 96

-J-Laurie Jackson ................................................... 1994Linda Jackson .................................. 1983, 84, 85, 86Zahra Jalalian ................................... 2001, 02, 03, 04Kristin Janosky ................................. 1987, 88, 89, 91Margaret Jarvis ................................. 1985, 86, 87, 88Megan Jessee .................................. 2002, 03, 04, 05Angelika Johansson ........................................... 2010Lisa Jones .................................................... 1985, 86

-K-Colleen Keegan ................................ 1986, 87, 88, 89Samantha Kelley .................................... 2008,09, 10Jennifer Kennedy ............................. 1984, 85, 86, 87Lori Kessel .................................................... 1983, 84Linda Kirk ........................................................... 1983Alisse Kosloski ................................ 2002, 03, 04, 05Leena Kovanen ........................................ 1999, 2000Theresa Koziell ............................................. 1986, 87Laurie Krutchkoff .............................. 1989, 90, 91, 92Vicki Kucia .......................................................... 1980

-L-Stephaine Labbe ............................... 2005, 06, 07,08Jen Laccone ..................................... 1997, 98, 99, 00Carmie Landeen ................................................. 1997Hillary Lackman .......................................... 2009, 10Catherine Laske ................................................. 1982Lauren Lattanzio ................................................. 2004Susan Laurer .................................... 1980, 81, 82, 83Susan Lavigne ........................................ 1980, 81, 82Sharon Lavine .................................................... 1981Courtney Lazos .................................................. 2010Kristi Lefebvre .................................. 2002, 03, 04, 05Carol Lent ............................................... 1979, 80, 81Andrea Linden .................................................... 1980Wendy Logan ................................... 1988, 89, 90, 91Cheryl Lumbruno ................................................ 1981Lisa Lumbruno .............................................. 1981, 82Kristine Lundberg ............................. 2002, 03, 04, 05

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all-Time Letterwinners

All-tiMe letterwinners

-M-Sheila MacDonald ........................................ 1984, 85Donna MacDougall ........................... 1982, 83, 84, 85Sarah MacIsaac ............................... 2004, 05, 06, 07Ally Mancino ................................................. 2009, 10 Laura Mangus .................................................... 1984Shannon Manning .................................. 1991, 92, 93Susan Manzo ......................................... 1986, 87, 88Anika Martinez .................................. 1993, 94, 95, 96Lisa McAdam ................................................ 1984, 85Chrisy McCann ................................. 1995, 96, 97, 98Ciara McCormack ............................................... 2001Kaycee McElree ........................................... 2000, 01Shelley McElroy ................................ 1983, 84, 85, 86Traci McGowan ............................................ 1984, 85Gwen McGugan ..................................... 1989, 90, 91Lori McKay ......................................................... 1980Mary Beth McNichol ............................... 1990, 91, 92Gina Merchant .................................................... 2003Judy Michalski .................................. 1984, 85, 86, 87Amy Miller ............................................... 1987, 88, 89Sue Minnes ...................................... 1982, 83, 84, 85Christine Mintz .................................................... 2001Karlyn Miselis ................................... 2002, 03, 04, 05Bonnie Mitchell ................................. 1984, 85, 86, 87

Susan Mloganoski .................................. 1986, 87, 88Lauren Molinaro ............................... 1997, 98, 99, 00Mary-Frances Monroe ............................ 1998, 99, 00Naima Montacer .............................. 1999, 00, 01, 02Melissa Morrone ............................... 1982, 83, 84, 85Shauna Musser ............................................. 2007,08

-N-Lauren Naida .................................... 1999, 00, 01, 02Julie Naumec-Hultgren ........................... 1989, 90, 91Beth Necrelli ....................................................... 1984Kathleen Nevis ............................................. 1995, 96Tara Nichols ..................................... 1991, 92, 93, 94Kim Noivadhana ............................... 2002, 03, 04, 05Ann Marie Noonan ............................................. 1982

-O-Ashley O’Brien ............................................... 2007,08Megan O’Connell ................................................ 1986Maureen O’Connor .......................... 1985, 86, 88, 89Susan O’Hare ................................... 1981, 82, 83, 84Denise O’Meara ........................................... 1979, 80

-P-Kerry Page ....................................... 1990, 91, 92, 93Ashley Paine .......................................... 1992, 93, 94Joann Patterson ................................................. 1980Peggy Perrine ..................................................... 1982Maria Picard ................................................. 2005, 06Elisa Pirinen ................................................. 2002, 03Meghan Plaster .................................................. 2004Sarah Popper ................................... 1999, 00, 01, 02June Posten ..................................... 1981, 82, 83, 84Margarette Poteau .................................. 1988, 90, 91Devin Prendergast ............................................ 2010Susan Proctor ..................................................... 1979Kim Prutting ...................................... 1986, 87, 88, 89

-R-Jill Rackett .......................................................... 1983Katie Radchuck ................................. 2005, 06, 07,08Salla Ranta ....................................... 1999, 00, 01, 02Elizabeth Reil ......................................... 1992, 93, 94Erin Rice ........................................... 2000, 01, 02, 03Kacey Richards .................................. 2007,08,09, 10Karyn Riviere .................................... 2004, 05, 06, 07Kathleen Roberts ................................................ 1988Debbie Rocque ................................................... 1982Laura Romeo ...................................................... 1983Christy Rowe .................................... 1991, 92, 93, 95Denise Rowe ...................................................... 1986Linda Ruutu ................................................ 2009, 10

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Courtney Sands ................................ 2003, 04, 05, 06Sally Sakelaris ........................................ 1996, 97, 98

Mary Schneider ............................................ 1980, 81Meghan Schnur ................................ 2003, 05, 06, 07Catherine Schroeder .......................................... 1980Amanda Schwartz ......................................... 2006,08Amy Schwarz ................................... 1992, 93, 94, 95Arne Serravezza ............................... 1990, 91, 92, 93Catherine Shankweiler ..................... 1982, 83, 84, 85Abby Shepherd ................................................... 2001JoAnne Shibles .................................................. 1980Jessica Shufelt ..................................... 2008, 09, 10Carla Sikand ....................................................... 1983Laura Skaza ................................................. 1983, 84Jennifer Skogerboe .......................................... 2010Patricia Spieth .................................. 1986, 87, 88, 89Marie Spinelli ................................................ 1997, 98Jane Spink .............................................. 1979, 80, 81Susan Stabach ................................. 1990, 91, 92, 93Sarah Stanczyk ............................................. 2007,08Heather Stone .................................................... 1997Naomi Stone ........................................... 1995, 96, 97Jennifer Strong ............................................. 1991, 92Jennifer Sullivan ............................... 2002, 03, 04, 05Kimberly Sullivan ................................................ 1984Katherine Sunderland ......................................... 1981

Meghan Swanson .............................................. 1981Denise Swenson .............................. 1988, 89, 90, 92

-T-Brittany Taylor .................................. 2005, 06, 07, 09Brittany Tegeler ................................. 2005, 06, 07,08Jean Terrible ..................................................... 1979Jennifer Tietjen ................................. 1995, 96, 97, 98Margaret Tietjen ............................... 1995, 96, 97, 98Lacey Toups ..................................... 1998, 99, 00, 01Jennifer Traw ................................................ 1996, 97

-V-Allison Vibert ................................................ 1980, 81

-W-Karen Warner ................................... 1990, 91, 92, 94Laura Waters ...................................................... 2003Susan Webb ....................................................... 1988

Sara Whalen ..................................... 1994, 95, 96, 97Courtney Wilkinson-Maitland ............... 2008,09, 10Patti Wojnarowski ............................. 1984, 85, 86, 87Darcie Woodruff ............................... 1991, 92, 93, 94Ginny Woodward .............................. 1993, 94, 95, 96

-Y-Maria Yatrakis .................................. 1999, 00, 01, 02Sharon Yesu ....................................................... 1981Annie Yi ............................................. 2006, 07,08, 10

-Z-Alexandra Zedros ............................. 2004, 05, 06, 07Jen Zieky ............................................................ 2003Casey Zimny .................................... 1998, 99, 00, 01




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UConn nSCaa all-americans

MeGhaN sChNur: A 2007 All-American … 2006 and 2007 BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year … four time All-BIG EAST first team selection … ranks ninth on Husky career list with 28 assists ... Trains and competes with the U.S. Women’s National Team.

BrittaNy tayLor: A 2007 and 2009 All-American … 2007 and 2009 BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year … 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2009 All-BIG EAST First team selection … tied for team lead in 2006 with seven goals … made transition to backline full-time in 2007 and helped lead UConn to NCAA quarterfinal round ... returned to the pitch in 2009 after sitting out with a knee injury during her true senior season helping UConn to the NCAA Second Round.

KristeN GraCzyK: A 2003 and 2004 All-American … 2003 BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year … 2004 BIG EAST Tournament Offensive MVP … holds the school record for most points (26 on 10 goals and six assists) in the NCAA tournament … scored most goals and most points by a junior in the program’s his-tory … third on UConn’s 100-Point Club with 146 career points.

sara WhaLeN: A 1995, 1996 and 1997 All-American ... World Cup Champion in 1999 with U.S. National team … Olympic Bronze Medalist in 2000 … 1997 NSCAA National Player of the Year … 1997 Honda Award Winner … 1997 NCAA All-Tournament Team … holds the record for most goals, assists and points by a senior in the program’s history … one of only two players to have her jersey number (#8) retired … founding member of the WUSA’s NY Power.

aLexa BorisjuK: A 2001 All-American ... scored the game-winning goal at Nebraska in the Final-16 in 2000 … co-captained the first UConn team to win the BIG EAST Tournament Championship … played for WUSA’s Boston Breakers and Philadelphia Charge.

Kerry CoNNors: A 1995 and 1996 All-American ... one of the leading scorers on UConn’s team through-out her career … ranks fourth on UConn’s 100-Point list with 128 points … member of the U.S. National Team in 1997 … played in the WUSA for the NY Power, Philadelphia Charge and San Diego Spirit.

Casey ziMNy: A 2001 All-American … U.S. Youth National team member … 2002 team MVP … played for the Washington Freedom of the WUSA … was converted from center mid to central defender during her time at UConn … “Zim” dominated from the back line while also getting involved in the attack.

Christy roWe: A 1995 All-American ... dynamic forward/midfielder during her career at UConn … member of the U.S. National Team in 1996 ... finished with 70 career points, 31 of which came in her senior year ... as a senior, she was named First Team All-BIG EAST after scoring 10 goals and passing for 11 assists ... selected for the UMBRO All-Star Division I East Women’s Soccer Team.

Chrisy MCCaNN: A 1998 All-American ... solid defender between 1995–98 … ranks second for most games played in a career at 100 … played in all three years of the WUSA’s existence for the Boston Breakers as a central defender after graduation.

sarah popper: A 2002 All-American ... helped win the Huskies’ first BIG EAST Tournament Championship as the team’s co-captain … ranks 13th in UConn’s record books for all-time assists with 23 and eighth for most games played with 97 ... played for WUSA’s Boston Breakers after college.

Mary-FraNCes MoNroe: A 1998, 1999 and 2000 All-American ... member of U.S. National Team between 2000-2001 … ranks seventh in UConn’s 100-Point Club with 117 career points and holds the single-season record for points at 65 during 1998.

KareN WarNer: A 1994 All-American ... scored the game-winning penalty kick to help UConn advance to the NCAA Championship game as a freshman in 1990 … member of Youth National team in 1990 … former assistant coach at UConn … went on to earn a Ph.D. from Yale in Anthropology.

Carey dorN: A 1999 All-American ... steady defender who helped UConn to the National Championship game in 1997, where she was named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team … won a World Championship with the San Jose CyberRays in the WUSA’s inaugural season … in the championship game, Dorn scored the sec-ond penalty kick after the game remained tied in overtime.




UConn nSCaa all-americans

KareN FerGusoN: A 1991, 1992 and 1993 All-American ... named to the 1990 NCAA All-Tournament Team … member of U.S. National Team in 1992 and 1993 … former assistant coach at UConn … currently head coach at the University of Louisville … assistant coach for the Under-21 National team in 2003-2004 … assistant coach for the Under-15 National team in 2005.

deNise sWeNsoN: A 1992 All-American ... Team MVP Award winner.

Cathy shaNKWeiLer: A 1984 All-American ... eighth on UConn’s 100-Point Club with 110 points.

Cathy CaMBria: A 1991 All-American ... one of the fastest, quickest and best outside left backs who joined the attack in the history of the pro-gram.

Moira BuCKLey: A 1981, 1982 and 1983 All-American ... named to the 1982 NCAA All-Tournament Team … holds the program record for all-time career points with 166 … member of U.S. National team in 1983.

Beth GreCCo: A 1988 and 1990 All-American ... three-time Team MVP Award winner … named to the 1990 NCAA All-Tournament Team.

tara BuCKLey: Only four-time All-American - 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 ... named to the 1982 and 1983 NCAA All-Tournament Team … two-time Team MVP Award winner … member of U.S. National team in 1983 and 1985 …first of two players to have her jersey number (#5) retired in the history of the program.

KiM pruttiNG: A 1987, 1988 and 1989 All-American ... one of the most dominant collegiate midfielders of her time … played for the U.S. National team between 1987 and 1988 … member of the Youth National team in 1987.

Missy MorroNe: A 1983 All-American ... named to the 1982 and 1983 NCAA All-Tournament Team … Team MVP Award winner … father, Joe, coached UConn men’s team … brothers Joe Jr. and Billy played for the UConn men’s team.

doNNa MaCdouGaLL: A 1984 and 1985 All-American ... named to the 1983 NCAA All-Tournament Team.

Mary Lou BreeN: A 1981 All-American ... one of the most dominant goalkeepers across the country during her career (1980 and 1981).

sheLLey MCeLroy: A 1984 All-American ... named the 1984 NCAA Tournament Defensive MVP.

FeLiCe duFFy: A 1981 All-American ... two-time Team MVP Award winner … instrumental in helping the program gain varsity status at UConn … member of U.S. National team in 1982.

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nAtionAl AnD reGionAl reCoGnition

SoCCEr BuzzAll-AmErICA SElECTIonS

First teaMBrittany Taylor ........................... ‘07Meghan Schnur ......................... ‘07Mary-Frances Monroe ............... ‘98Sara Whalen .............................. ‘97

seCoNd teaMMeghan Schnur ......................... ‘06Kristen Graczyk ......................... ‘03Sarah Popper ............................ ‘02Carey Dorn ................................ ‘99

third teaMKristen Graczyk ...................‘02, ‘04Mary-Frances Monroe .........‘99, ‘00Jennifer Tietjen .......................... ‘97

hoNoraBLe MeNtioNMary-Beth Bowie ....................... ‘00Casey Zimny ............................. ‘00Jen Carlson ............................... ‘97

aLL-FreshMaN teaMKacey Richards ......................... ‘07Annie Yi ..................................... ‘06Meghan Schnur ......................... ‘03Brittany Barakat ......................... ‘02Jen Carlson ............................... ‘97

SoCCEr BuzzAll-rEGIon SElECTIonS

aLL-Northeast First teaMKacey Richards ......................... ‘08

aLL-Northeast third teaMBrittany Tegeler ......................... ‘08

SoCCEr AmErICA nATIonAl FrEShmAn oF

ThE yEArMary-Frances Monroe ............... ‘98

SoCCEr AmErICA nATIonAl plAyEr oF

ThE yEArSara Whalen .............................. ‘97

SoCCEr AmErICA TEAm mvpS

Meghan Schnur ......................... ‘07Kristen Graczyk ......................... ‘03Mary-Frances Monroe ............... ‘00Sara Whalen .............................. ‘97Sara Whalen .............................. ‘96Karen Ferguson ......................... ‘92Beth Grecco .............................. ‘90Kim Prutting ............................... ‘89Kim Prutting ............................... ‘87Linda Jackson ........................... ‘86

SoCCEr AmErICA All-FrEShmEn TEAm

Kacey Richards ......................... ‘07Niki Cross .................................. ‘03Brittany Barakat ......................... ‘02Mary-Frances Monroe ............... ‘98Jen Carlson ............................... ‘97Jennifer Tietjen .......................... ‘95Sara Whalen .............................. ‘94Jennifer Strong .......................... ‘91Beth Grecco .............................. ‘87Kim Prutting ............................... ‘86

nSCAA ACAdEmIC All-AmErICAn

Meghan Schnur ...................‘06, ’07Mary-Frances Monroe .........‘00, ’01Lauren Molinaro ..................‘00, ’01Carey Dorn ..........................‘99, ‘00

NsCaa/adidas CoLLeGe sChoLar

aLL-reGioNMeghan Schnur ...................‘06, ‘07Kate Foley ................................. ‘02Salla Ranta ................................ ‘02

AdIdAS SCholAr AThlETE

All-AmErICA TEAm

Meghan Schnur ......................... ‘06Kate Foley ................................. ‘02Carey Dorn ................................ ’99Denise Swenson ................. ’92-’93

ISAA nATIonAl SEnIorrECoGnITIon TEAm

Christy Rowe ............................. ‘95Jill Gelfenbien ............................ ‘94Karen Warner ............................ ‘94Karen Ferguson ......................... ‘93Susan Stabach .......................... ‘93Cathy Cambria .......................... ‘92Denise Swenson ....................... ‘92Kristin Janosky .......................... ‘91Wendy Logan ............................ ‘91Beth Grecco .............................. ‘90Maureen O’Connor .................... ‘89Kim Prutting ............................... ‘89Margaret Jarvis .......................... ‘88Judy Michalski ........................... ‘87Linda Jackson ........................... ‘86Shelley McElroy ......................... ‘86Missy Morrone ........................... ‘85Cathy Shankweiler .................... ‘85Donna MacDougall .................... ‘85* Established in 1985

NsCaa/adidas aLL-Northeast reGioNElise Fugowski .......................... ‘10Kacey Richards ......................... ‘10Stephanie Labbe .................‘07, ‘08Niki Cross .................................. ‘05Elizabeth Eng ......................‘05, ‘07Kristi Lefebvre ........................... ‘05Brittany Taylor ........‘05, ‘06, ‘07, 09Meghan Schnur .....‘03, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07Zahra Jalalian ............................ ‘04Jessica Gjertsen ..................‘03, ’04Kristen Graczyk ............‘02,’ 03, ’04Naima Montacer ........................ ‘02Maria Yatrakis ........................... ‘02Salla Ranta ................................ ‘02Sarah Popper ............................ ‘02Mary-Beth Bowie ....................... ‘00Jen Carlson ..................‘97, ‘99, ‘00Mary-Frances Monroe ..‘98, ‘99, ‘00Casey Zimny ............................. ‘00Carey Dorn ..........................‘98, ‘99Lauren Molinaro ........................ ‘99Chrisy McCann .......................... ‘98Jennifer Tietjen .............‘96, ‘97, ‘98Sara Whalen .................‘95, ‘96, ‘97Carmie Landeen ........................ ‘97Margaret Tietjen ........................ ‘96Tammy Barnes .......................... ‘96

Kerry Connors .....................‘95, ‘96Ginny Woodward ....................... ‘96Christy Rowe ............................. ‘95Jana Carabino ........................... ‘95Michelle Chura .......................... ‘93Karen Ferguson ............‘91, ‘92, ‘93Susan Stabach .......................... ‘93Denise Swenson .................‘90, ‘92Jennifer Strong .......................... ‘92Cathy Cambria .......................... ‘91Wendy Logan ............................ ‘91Beth Grecco ..........‘87, ‘88, ‘89, ‘90Britton Arico ..................‘87, ‘88, ‘89Kim Prutting ...........‘86, ‘87, ‘88, ‘89Linda Jackson ........................... ‘88Maureen O’Connor .................... ‘86Donna MacDougall ..............‘84, ‘85Shelley McElroy ...................‘84, ‘85Missy Morrone .....................‘83, ‘85Cathy Shankweiler ..............‘84, ‘85Moira Buckley ........‘80, ‘81, ‘82, ‘83Tara Buckley .........‘80, ‘81, ‘82, ‘83Jana Duffy ................................. ‘82Mary Lou Breen ...................‘80, ‘81Felice Duffy ............................... ‘81

SoCCEr Buzz norThEAST rEGIon

plAyEr oF ThE yEArMeghan Schnur ......................... ‘07Kristen Graczyk ...................‘03, ‘04Sarah Popper ............................ ‘02

nEWISAAll-nEW EnGlAnd

Meghan Cunningham ................ ‘10Elise Fugowski .......................... ‘10Kacey Richards ............‘08, ‘09, ‘10Lauren Ebert ........................‘08, ‘09Annie Yi ..................................... ‘07Erin Clark ................................... ‘07Becky Gundling ............ ‘07, 08, ‘09Karyn Riviere ............................. ‘07Brittany Tegeler ...................‘06, ‘08Stephanie Labbe ..........‘06, ‘07, ‘08Elizabeth Eng ........‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08Kristi Lefebvre ........................... ‘05Meghan Schnur ............‘05, ‘06, ‘07Brittany Taylor .......‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ‘09

Jessica Gjertsen ........................ ‘04Alisse Kosloski .......................... ‘04Kristen Graczyk ...................‘03, ‘04Zahra Jalalian ......................‘03, ‘04Mary-Beth Bowie ....................... ‘00Jen Carlson ..................‘97, ‘99, ‘00Mary-Frances Monroe ..‘98, ‘99, ‘00Casey Zimny ............................. ‘00Carey Dorn ..........................‘98, ‘99Chrisy McCann .......................... ‘98Jennifer Tietjen .............‘95, ‘97, ‘98Carmie Landeen ........................ ‘97Sara Whalen ..........‘94, ‘95, ‘96, ‘97Kerry Connors ..............‘93, ‘95, ‘96Ginny Woodward .................‘94, ‘96Jana Carabino ........................... ‘95Christy Rowe ............................. ‘95Jill Gelfenbien ............................ ‘94Karen Warner ...............‘91, ‘92, ‘94Michelle Chura .......................... ‘93Karen Ferguson .....‘90, ‘91, ‘92, ‘93Tracy Guilford ............................ ‘93Susan Stabach .......................... ‘93Jennifer Strong .......................... ‘92Denise Swenson .................‘90, ‘92Cathy Cambria .......................... ‘91Wendy Logan ......................’90, ‘91Britton Arico ...........‘87, ‘88, ‘89, ‘90Beth Grecco ..........‘87, ‘88, ‘89, ‘90Kristin Janosky ....................‘88, ‘89Amy Miller .................................. ‘89Kim Prutting ...........‘86, ‘87, ‘88, ‘89Bonnie Mitchell .......................... ‘87Linda Jackson .....................‘83, ‘86Donna MacDougall .......‘83, ‘84, ‘85Cathy Shankweiler .......‘83, ‘84, ‘85Judy Michalski ........................... ‘85Missy Morrone ..............‘83, ‘84, ‘85Shelley McElroy ...................‘84, ‘85Kim Sullivan ............................... ‘84Tara Buckley ................‘81, ‘82, ‘83Moira Buckley ...............‘81, ‘82, ‘83Laura Skaza .............................. ‘83Jana Duffy ...........................‘81, ‘82Mary Lou Breen ......................... ‘81Felice Duffy ............................... ‘81Jane Spink ................................. ‘81

Brittany Taylor had an outstanding career at UConn earning All-America Honors in 2007 and 2009. Taylor, who suffered a knee injury during what would have been her senior year, bounced back tremendously in 2009 to earn her fourth NEWISA All-New England and fourth All-BIG EAST First Team honors.




retireD nUMBers

UConn retires Two numbersIn the 30-year history of the Connecticut women’s soccer program, Tara Buckley (right) was the first women’s soccer player to have her number retired. Tara Buckley’s number 5 jersey was retired after her stellar four-year career at UConn ended in 1983. Buckley, who played with sister Moira, has the distinction of being the only UConn women’s soccer four-time All-America selection. Sara Whalen (left) is the only other Husky to have her jersey retired.

sara whalen• 1997 HONDA AWARD WINNER

• 1997 NSCAA NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEARIn 1997, University of Connecticut three-time women’s soccer All-American Sara Whalen was named the Women’s Soccer National Player of the Year by the Honda Awards Program and was selected as the 1997 National Soccer Coaches Association National Player of the Year. Whalen was one of 11 finalists for the Honda Cup Broderick Trophy awarded to the female collegiate Athlete of the Year. Whalen led the 1997 UConn women’s soccer team to a single-season school record 23 wins and a spot in the NCAA Division I National Championship game. Connecticut concluded the 1997 season with an overall record of 23-4. The National Player of the Year honor for Whalen, as awarded by Honda, marked the first time a UConn women’s soccer star had received the award.

Whalen, who hails from Greenlawn, N.Y., led Connecticut with 64 points (21 goals, 22 assists) on the year, second best in the nation. Her 22 assists also ranked second in the country for that category. Early in the 1997 season, Whalen made the transition from her more traditional post in the UConn defense (where she was selected a two-time First-Team All-American at back) to a new post in the UConn offense as a forward. The move paid dividends for Connecticut as Whalen had both goals in UConn’s 2-1 National Semifinal upset win over previously unbeaten Notre Dame, advancing UConn to the National Championship game. Connecticut fell to North Carolina 2-0 in the NCAA Championship game. In 1997, Whalen was tabbed First Team All-American as a forward, marking the third consecutive season she was a First-Team All-America selection. Among her accom-plishments in 1997, Whalen was named Soccer America Magazine’s National Player of the Year, the Connecticut Sportswriters’ Alliance Female Athlete of the Year, a First-Team All-BIG EAST Selection, a First Team All-New England selection, Missouri Athletic Club National Player of the Year finalist, Hermann Award National Player of the Year finalist, Soccer Digest Magazine’s “Best collegiate soccer player in America” and USA Today’s “Most Versatile Player”.




Career reCords

poiNts166 ..............Moira Buckley, 1980-83153 .................Jen Carlson, 1997-00146 ..........Kristen Graczyk, 2001-04128 .............Kerry Connors, 1993-96128 ..........Margaret Tietjen, 1995-98125 .......Ginny Woodward, 1993-96117 ...Mary-Frances Monroe, 1998-00110 .....Cathy Shankweiler, 1982-85106 .... Jana Carabino, 1994-9899 ......... Britton Arico, 1987-9096 .... Jennifer Tietjen, 1995-9889 ........Sara Whalen, 1994-9785 ............Jana Duffy, 1979-8285 .......Donna MacDougall, 1982-8585 .....Missy Morrone, 1982-8581 .. Jessica Gjertsen, 2001-0471 ...........Denise Swenson, 1988-9270 ....... Christy Rowe, 1991-9569 ..........Felice Duffy, 1979-8168 ... Meghan Schnur, 2003-0766 ...Lauren Molinaro, 1997-0061 ...........Jane Spink, 1979-8159 ...... Tracy Guilford, 1991-9454 .......... Salla Ranta, 1999-0253 .... Tammy Barnes, 1993-96

GoaLs63 ......Moira Buckley, 1980-8357 ... Kristen Graczyk, 2001-0453 ..........Jen Carslon, 1997-0049 ..........Ginny Woodward, 1993-9645 ..... Jana Carabino, 1994-9845 .....Mary-Frances Monroe, 1998-0044 ............Cathy Shankweiler, 1982-8543 ..... Kerry Connors, 1993-9643 .. Margaret Tietjen, 1995-9841 ......... Britton Arico, 1987-90

assists64 .... Jennifer Tietjen, 1995-9847 ..........Jen Carlson, 1997-0043 ........Sara Whalen, 1994-9742 ..... Kerry Connors, 1993-9642 .. Margaret Tietjen, 1995-9840 ......Moira Buckley, 1980-8333 .....Missy Morrone, 1982-8532 ... Kristen Graczyk, 2001-0428 ... Meghan Schnur, 2003-0727 .....Mary-Frances Monroe, 1998-00

GaMes pLayed103 ........Jen Carlson, 1997-00100 ..Chrisy McCann, 1995-98100 .Lauren Molinaro, 1997-0099 ... Kristen Graczyk, 2001-0499 .. Margaret Tietjen, 1995-9899 ........Sara Whalen, 1994-9797 .... Jennifer Tietjen, 1995-9897 ...... Sarah Popper, 1999-0295 ..........Ginny Woodward, 1993-9694 .. Naima Montacer, 1999-0293 .... Tammy Barnes, 1993-9693 .....Kristi Lefebvre, 2002-0592 ............ Niki Cross, 2003-0692 .......... Carey Dorn, 1996-9991 ...... Zahra Jalalian, 2001-0490 ....... Karyn Riviere, 2004-0789 ......... Britton Arico, 1987-9089 ..... Jana Carabino, 1994-9889 ...Karen Ferguson, 1990-93 89 ........ Jen Laccone, 1997-0089 .... Susan Stabach, 1990-93

siNGLe-seasoN reCords

poiNts65 .......Mary-Frances Monroe, 199864 ............. Sara Whalen, 199759 ...............Jen Carlson, 199758 ...........Kerry Connors, 199655 ...... Ginny Woodward, 199652 .........Kristen Graczyk, 200347 ........... Moira Buckley, 198145 ........... Moira Buckley, 198044 ....... Carmie Landeen, 199744 ........Margaret Tietjen, 199642 ...........Jana Carabino, 199540 ........... Moira Buckley, 198238 ...............Jen Carlson, 199738 ........Margaret Tietjen, 199837 ......... Jennifer Tietjen, 199637 ........Margaret Tietjen, 199536 ....... Jessica Gjertsen, 200336 .........Kristen Graczyk, 2002

GoaLs24 .......Mary-Frances Monroe, 199824 ...............Jen Carlson, 199721 ............. Sara Whalen, 199721 ...... Ginny Woodward, 199620 .........Kristen Graczyk, 200320 ........... Moira Buckley, 198120 ...........Kerry Connors, 1996 19 ........... Moira Buckley, 198018 ...........Jana Carabino, 199518 ....... Carmie Landeen, 199715 .......Mary-Frances Monroe, 199915 .........Kristen Graczyk, 200214 ...............Jen Carlson, 199814 ........Margaret Tietjen, 199814 ........Margaret Tietjen, 1996

assists23 ......... Jennifer Tietjen, 199622 ............. Sara Whalen, 199721 ......... Jennifer Tietjen, 199718 ...........Kerry Connors, 199617 ...........Kerry Connors, 199517 .......Mary-Frances Monroe, 199816 ........Margaret Tietjen, 199614 ........... Moira Buckley, 198214 ............. Sara Whalen, 199613 ...............Jen Carlson, 199913 ...............Jen Carlson, 200013 ........Margaret Tietjen, 199513 ...... Ginny Woodward, 199612 .............Casey Zimny, 199812 ............Sarah Barnes, 199412 ........... Moira Buckley, 198312 ......... Jennifer Tietjen, 199512 .........Kristen Graczyk, 2003

siNGLe-GaMe reCords Most poiNts10 ..Ginny Woodward vs. PC, 199610 ........Jean Brawn vs. Smith, 1981 10 .........Jane Spink vs. Bryant, 1979

Most GoaLs5 ....Ginny Woodward vs. PC, 19965 ..........Jean Brawn vs. Smith, 19815 ...........Jane Spink vs. Bryant, 1979 Most assists4 .........Jennifer Tietjen vs. PC, 19984 ...Margaret Tietjen vs. WVU, 19964 ..Kerry Connors vs. Seton Hall, 1995

GoaLKeeper reCords GoaLs aGaiNst averaGe

Career0.48.......Sue O’Hare, 1981-840.77...Maria Yatrakis, 1999-020.78...........Jen Traw, 1994-970.80...Jill Gelfenbien, 1991-940.80.... Megan Jesse, 2002-05

siNGLe seasoN0.30............Sue O’Hare, 19830.32............Sue O’Hare, 19820.39....Shanna Caldwell, 20010.42....... Sally Sakelaris, 19960.50......Siobhan Harold, 19950.51..............Amy Miller, 19980.56........ Jill Gelfenbien, 19940.59.........Amy Schwarz, 19930.61....Stephanie Labbe, 20070.69....... Megan Jessee, 2004 shutouts

Career41.5 Bonnie Mitchell, 1984-8724.5...Maria Yatrakis, 1999-0223...... Wendy Logan, 1988-9122 Stephanie Labbe, 2005-0820......Jill Gelfenbien, 1991-94

siNGLe seasoN14.5...... Bonnie Mitchell, 198714........Siobham Harold, 199513........... Jill Gelfenbien, 199412.5........Maria Yatrakis, 200012......... Bonnie Mitchell, 198511.......Stephanie Labbe, 200710............Amy Schwarz, 199210............Wendy Logan, 19919.5........ Bonnie Mitchell, 19869.5..................Jen Traw, 1997

Most CoNseCutive shutouts9.....................Jen Traw, 19977............ Megan Jessee, 20047...........Siobhan Harold, 19957........... Bonnie Mitchell, 1987

saves

Career373 .... Bonnie Mitchell, 1984-87325 .Stephanie Labbe, 2005-08226 ...... Wendy Logan, 1988-91225 ......Maria Yatrakis, 1999-02172 .........Jessica Dulski 2008-170 ...... Jill Gelfenbien, 1991-94

siNGLe seasoN204.............Sue Proctor, 1979127..........Wendy Logan, 1990124.......... Megan Jesse, 2004116.....Stephanie Labbe, 2008114......Mary Lou Breen, 1980114....... Bonnie Mitchell, 1987112....... Bonnie Mitchell, 1986103.........Maria Yatrakis, 200297................... Erin Rice, 200392..............Laura Skaza, 1984

siNGLe GaMe25 ....Sue Proctor vs. Harvard, 1979

streaKs

Most CoNseCutive GaMes

With a GoaL10 (12 goals) ...Moira Buckley, 1980

With aN assist8 (11 assists) ..Kerry Connors, 1995

With a poiNt10 (29 points) ..Moira Buckley, 1980

HUsKy reCorD BooK

Moira Buckley holds the UConn ca-reer records in goals scored with 63 as well as total points with 166.

Kerry Connors is the fourth lead-ing scorer in UConn history with 128 points. She also has the fourth best single season total when she racked up 58 points in 1996.

iNdividuaL husKy reCords




siNGLe-GaMe

Most GoaLs sCored......................... 13 vs. Bryant, 1979

Most assists.............. 21 vs. West Virginia, 1996

Most poiNts.............. 45 vs. West Virginia, 1996

LarGest MarGiN oF viCtory 12 (13-1) .............. vs. Bryant, 197912 (12-0) ..............vs. Adelphi, 198212 (12-0) ...... vs. Georgetown, 199612 (12-0) ... vs. West Virginia, 1996

LarGest MarGiN oF deFeat6 (0-6) ..... vs. North Carolina, 19906 (0-6) ......vs. North Carolina, 2003

teaM siNGLe-seasoN reCords

Most WiNs 23 (23-4-0)..............................1997

Best WiNNiNG perCeNtaGe.917 (16-1-1) ............................1982

LoNGest uNBeateN streaK21 games .................................1998

Most CoNseCutive WiNs16.............................................1995

Most Losses10 (10-10-3 ..............................20109 (7-9-6) ...................................20088 (15-8-1) ................................19908 (17-8-1) ................................19998 (11-8-2 ..................................2009

Most CoNseCutive Losses4 .............................................19924 .............................................1999

Most GaMes tied6 .............................................20084 .............................................20063 .............................................19873 .............................................2003

CoNseCutive GaMes With a GoaL25 ..................................... 1980-8125....................................... 1981-8325.............................................2002

Most CoNseCutive shutouts9...............................................19959...............................................1997

Most GoaLs sCored109 (25 games) .......................1996 Most assists144 (25 games) .......................1996

Most poiNts362 (25 games) .......................1996

Most shutouts16 (24 games) .........................1995Most shutouts aGaiNst9 (22 games) ..........................20087 (24 games) ..........................20036 (22 games) ..........................20066 (26 games) ..........................20006 (22 games) ..........................1988

FeWest GoaLs aLLoWed7 (18 games) ...........................1982

Most GoaLs aLLoWed32 (24 games) .........................1990

Least GoaLs sCored20 (22 games) .........................2008

Most saves By a Keeper208 (16 games) .......................1979

sCoriNG reCords By CLass

Most GoaLs By a...FreshMaN24....................... Jen Carlson, 199724....... Mary-Frances Monroe, 1998sophoMore20....................Moira Buckley, 1981juNior20................. Kristen Graczyk, 200318..................Carmie Landeen, 199seNior21......................Sara Whalen, 199721...............Ginny Woodward, 1996

Most assists By a...FreshMaN17....... Mary-Frances Monroe, 1998sophoMore23..................Jennifer Tietjen, 1996juNior22..................Jennifer Tietjen, 1997seNior

22......................Sara Whalen, 1997 Most poiNts By a...FreshMaN65....... Mary-Frances Monroe, 1998sophoMore47....................Moira Buckley, 1981juNior52................. Kristen Graczyk, 2003seNior64......................Sara Whalen, 1997

poiNts26 (10g, 6a) .......Kristen Graczyk, 2001-0413 (3g, 7a).........Jessica Gjertsen, 2001-0413 (5g, 3a) .. Sara Whalen, 1994-9713 (5g, 3a).........Melissa Morrone, 1982-8510 (5g) .............Donna MacDougall, 1982-859 (4g, 1a) Mary-Frances Monroe, 1998-009 (2g, 5a) ...... Jen Carlson, 1997-009 (3g, 3a) ... Jenni Sullivan, 2002-059 (4g, 1a) .......Salla Ranta, 1999-028 (3g, 2a) .........Niki Cross, 2003-067 (1g, 5a) Meghan Schnur, 2003-076 (2g, 2a) ....Karyn Riviere, 2004-076 (3g) ..........Marie Spinelli, 1997-986 (6a) .......Jennifer Tietjen, 1995-986 (2g, 2a) Margaret Tietjen, 1995-986 (3g) ....Ginny Woodward, 1993-965 (5a) .........Moira Buckley, 1980-835(1g, 3a) .. Shelly McElroy, 1983-865 (2g, 1a) .. Linda Jackson, 1983-86

GoaLs10............Kristen Graczyk, 2001-045.................. Sara Whalen, 1994-975.........Donna MacDougall, 1982-855.............Melissa Morrone, 1982-854....Mary-Frances Monroe, 1998-004.....................Salla Ranta, 1999-023.......................Niki Cross, 2003-063.............Jessica Gjertsen, 2001-043..................Marie Spinelli, 1997-983............Ginny Woodward, 1993-96

assists7.............Jessica Gjertsen, 2001-046..............Kristen Graczyk, 2001-046...............Jennifer Tietjen, 1995-985..............Meghan Schnur, 2003-075.................Moira Buckley, 1980-835.................... Jen Carlson, 1997-003............... Shelly McElroy, 1983-863.............Melissa Morrone, 1982-853................. Sarah Popper, 1999-02

GoaLKeepers(MiN. 3 GaMes)GoaLs aGaiNst averaGe0.33 (3 games) ......Jennifer Traw, 1996-970.62 (4.5 games) ....Laura Skaza, 1983-840.76 (6 games) Stephanie Labbe, 2006-070.86 (5.5 games) ......Sue O’Hare, 1982-840.94 (9 games) ....Maria Yatrakis, 1999-020.95 (5 games) Shanna Caldwell, 1999-011.00 (3 games) A-Elisabeth Eskerud, 19981.14 (5 games) ...Bonnie Mitchell, 1985-871.29 (5 games) ...Megan Jessee, 2003-041.33 (3 games) .....Amy Schwarz, 1992-951.34 (6 games) ....................Erin Rice, 2003

saves41.............. Maria Yatrakis, 1999-0240................. Laura Skaza, 1983-8436.............Bonnie Mitchell, 1985-8734.......... Stephanie Labbe, 2006-0733...............Jill Gelfenbien, 1993-94

Bold - recorded in 2010

HUsKy reCorD BooK

Maria Yatrakis holds the school record for most saves dur-ing the NCAA Tournament play with 41 from 1999-2002.

Jessica Gjertsen holds the re-cord for most assists in NCAA tournament games throughout her career with seven.

NCaa tourNaMeNt reCordsteaM reCords

Mary-Frances Monroe set single sea-son records in 1998 with 24 goals and 65 points. She ranks seventh on the all-time Husky list with 117 points.




teAM Honors

jaCK deNNerLey Most vaLuaBLe pLayer aWard

2010......................................... Kacey Richards2009........................................... Brittany Taylor2008....................................... Stephanie Labbe2007....................................... Stephanie Labbe2006......................................... Meghan Schnur2005............................................Kristi Lefebvre2004...............Kristen Graczyk, Alisse Kosloski2003....................................................Erin Rice2002................... Sarah Popper, Maria Yatrakis2001..............................................Casey Zimny2000..............................................Casey Zimny1999................................................ Carey Dorn1998..........................................Chrisy McCann1997 ....Sarah Barnes, Jennifer Tietjen, Sara Whalen1996.................... Kerry Connors, Sara Whalen1995........................................... Kerry Connors1994............................................Jill Gelfenbien1993 ........................................ Susan Stabach1992........................................Denise Swenson1991............................................ Wendy Logan1990...............................................Beth Grecco1989...............................................Beth Grecco1988...............................................Beth Grecco1987.......................................Jennifer Kennedy1986 ..........................................Linda Jackson1985...........................................Missy Morrone1984.............................................. Laura Skaza1983..............................................Tara Buckley1982..............................................Tara Buckley1981................................................Felice Duffy1980................................................Felice Duffy

the LuCette pappaNiKousChoLar-athLete aWard

2010................................................ Sam Kelley2009..................................................... Annie Yi2008......................................... Brittany Tegeler2007...................................... Alexandra Zedros2006...................................... Alexandra Zedros2005...................................... Kristine Lundberg2004................................................ Lani Fortier2003....................................................Erin Rice2002................................................. Kate Foley2001..........................................Kristin Gardiner2000................................................. Kate Foley1999................................................ Carey Dorn1998................................................ Carey Dorn1997.............................................Sarah Barnes1996............................................Farrah Barnes1995............................................Farrah Barnes1994.............................................Elizabeth Reil1993............................................ Karen Warner1992 .......................................... Karen Warner1991............................................ Karen Warner1990.............................................Julie Naumec1989.............................................Julie Naumec1988..........................................Margaret Jarvis1987......................................Patti Wojnarowski1986................... Ellie Cheever, Jelisa Coltrane1985...........................................Missy Morrone 1984...............................................June Posten

Most iMproved pLayer aWard

2010............................................Jessica Dulski2009................................ Meghan Cunningham2008...........................................Elise Fugowski2007.......................................... Jessica Diakun2006.........................................Sarah MacIsaac2005.......................................... Kathleen Frank2004........................................... Megan Jessee2003............................................ Karlyn Miselis2002................................................. Kate Foley2001.........................................Megan Almanzo2000............................................Alexa Borisjuk1999............................................Maria Yatrakis1998..........................................Chrisy McCann1997............................................Farrah Barnes1996.......................................Ginny Woodward1995.......................................... Tammy Barnes1994.........................................Darcie Woodruff1993 .........................................Michelle Chura

1992.......................................... Susan Stabach1991..........................................Tricia Erpelding1990........................................Karen Abernethy1989.........................................Colleen Keegan1988...................................... Nancy Economou1987......................................Patti Wojnarowski1986.......................................... Bonnie Mitchell1985................................................Sue Minnes

a.j. pappaNiKou uNsuNG hero aWard

2010......................................... Becky Gundling2009..............................................Lauren Ebert2008...........................................Ashley O’Brien2007.........................................Sarah MacIsaac2006.............................................Karyn Riviere2005.............................................Karyn Riviere2004............................................Zahra Jalalian2003............................................Zahra Jalalian2002................................................Salla Ranta2001....................................... Mary-Beth Bowie2000........................................ Naima Montacer1999........................................ Naima Montacer1998................................................ Carey Dorn

the uCoNN CLuB outstaNdiNG seNior athLete aWard

2010..........................Annie Yi, Kacey Richards2009.................... Lauren Ebert, Brittany Taylor2008............Stephanie Labbe, Brittany Tegeler2007......................................... Meghan Schnur2005................ Kristen Graczyk, Zahra Jalalian2004....................................................Erin Rice2003............................................ Sarah Popper2002.....................Alexa Borisjuk, Casey Zimny2001................... Jen Carlson, Lauren Molinaro2000................................................ Carey Dorn1999..........................................Chrisy McCann1998..............................................Sara Whalen1997........................................... Kerry Connors1996............................................. Christy Rowe1995................... Jill Gelfenbien, Karen Warner1994.........................................Karen Ferguson1993........................................Denise Swenson1992............................................ Wendy Logan1991.........................Britton Arico, Beth Grecco1990...............................................Kim Prutting1987............................................Linda Jackson1986........Shelley McElroy, Donna MacDougall1985.....................................Cathy Shankweiler1984 ...Moira Buckley, Tara Buckley, Missy Morrone1982................................................Felice Duffy

streNGth aNdCoNditioNiNG aWard

2010...........................................Elise Fugowski2009.....................Courtney Wilkinson-Maitland2008....................................... Samantha Kelley2007...................................... Alexandra Zedros2006.........................................Sarah MacIsaac2005.......................................... Kathleen Frank2004.......................................... Kathleen Frank2003...........................................Gina Merchant2002................ Megan Almanzo, Sarah Popper2001...............Alexa Borisjuk, Jessica Gjersten2000...................................... Mary-Beth Bowie1999................................................ Carey Dorn1998..........................................Chrisy McCann1997.............................................Sarah Barnes1996......................................Sheri Huckleberry 1995......................................Sheri Huckleberry

pappaNiKou FaMiLy sportsMaNship aWard

2010...................................Angelka Johannson2009.......................................... Jessica Diakun2008......................................... Brittany Tegeler2007......................................... Meghan Schnur

iroN husKy aWard

2001....................................... Mary Beth Bowie

the GeLFeNBieN FaMiLy aCadeMiC aChieveMeNt aWard

Britton Arico ......................................... 1991-92Farrah Barnes ...............1994-95, 95-96, 96-97Sarah Barnes .....1995-96, 96-97, 97-98, 98-99Tammy Barnes ......................... 1994-95, 95-96Dena Baskous ..................................... 2004-05Lara Batey .....................2002-03, 03-04, 04-05Mary-Beth Bowie ...........2000-01, 01-02, 02-03Heather Braun ...............1993-94, 94-95, 95-96Shanna Caldwell ................................. 1999-00Pam Claudio ............................. 1990-91, 92-93Kerry Connors ..................................... 1996-97Meghan Cunningham .......................... 2007-08Melissa DeLoureiro ............................. 1998-99Dominique Diadoo ............................... 2004-05Sarah Donroe ................1993-94, 94-95, 95-96Carey Dorn .........1996-97, 97-98, 98-99, 99-00Lauren Ebert ........................................ 2007-08Nancy Economou ................................ 1988-89Tricia Erpelding ................................... 1988-89Karen Flowers ..................................... 1995-96Amy Folan ........................................... 1996-97Kate Foley ..........1999-00, 00-01, 01-02, 02-03Lani Fortier ............................... 2002-03, 03-04Kathleen Frank ......................... 2002-03, 04-05Kristin Gardiner ..1998-99, 99-00, 00-01, 01-02Jill Gelfenbien ........................... 1993-94, 94-95Jessica Gjertsen .................................. 2002-03Kristen Graczyk ........................ 2002-03, 03-04Laura Hanrahan .................................. 1996-97Siobhan Harold ..............1997-98, 98-99, 99-00Heather Heaton ..1992-93, 93-94, 94-95, 95-96Linda Iacobellis ...1993-94, 94-95, 95-96, 96-97Kristin Janosky ......................... 1988-89, 91-92Margaret Jarvis .................................... 1988-89Samantha Kelley ................................. 2007-08Leena Kovanen ........................ 1999-00, 00-01Laurie Krutchkoff ................................. 1992-93Lauren Lattanzio .................................. 2003-04Kristine Lundberg 2002-03, 03-04, 04-05, 05-06Sarah MacIsaac .2004-05, 05-06, 06-07, 07-08Anika Martinez ..................................... 1996-97Ciara McCormack ................................ 2002-03Mary Beth McNichol ............................ 1992-93Gina Merchant ..................................... 2002-03Christine Mintz ..................................... 2001-02Karlyn Miselis ................2002-03, 03-04, 04-05Lauren Molinaro ............1997-98, 98-99, 99-00Mary-Frances Monroe .............. 1998-99, 99-00Naima Montacer .................................. 2002-03Shauna Musser ................................... 2005-06Julie Naumec ........................ 1988-89, 1989-90Andrea Neuman .................................. 2002-03Kim Noivadhana .................................. 2004-05Ashley O’Brien .......................... 2005-06, 07-08Kerry Page ............................... 1992-93, 93-94Ashley Paine ....................................... 1994-95Meghan Plaster ........................ 2003-04, 04-05Katie Radchuck ................................... 2005-06Salla Ranta ....................1999-00, 01-02, 02-03Elizabeth Reil ................1992-93, 93-94, 94-95Erin Rice .............2000-01, 01-02, 02-03, 03-04Karyn Riviere ....................................... 2006-07Sally Sakelaris ...............1996-97, 97-98, 98-99Courtney Sands ........................ 2005-06, 06-07Meghan Schnur ........................ 2004-05, 05-06Amy Schwarz ........................... 1994-95, 96-97Arne Serravezza .................................. 1990-91Abby Shepherd ......................... 2001-02, 02-03Susan Stabach ......................... 1991-92, 92-93Jen Strong ................................ 1991-92, 92-93Denise Swenson ...........1990-91, 91-92, 92-93Brittany Tegeler .............2005-06, 06-07, 07-08Laura Thomsen ................................... 2002-03Karen Warner .....1989-90, 90-91, 91-92, 92-93Karen Warner ................1993-94, 94-95, 95-96Laura Waters ............................ 2002-03, 03-04Sara Whalen ........................................ 1996-97Darcie Woodruff ............1991-92, 93-94, 94-95Ginny Woodward ................................. 1994-95Alexandra Zedros ..........2004-05, 06-07, 07-08




tHe 100 Point ClUB

In the 30-year history of the Connecticut women’s soccer program, only nine players have eclipsed the 100-point plateau for their careers. The five-year stretch from 1996-2000 produced six of the nine members. Most recently, Kristen Graczyk completed her outstanding career with 146 points to rank third all-time in school history. In the 2000 season, Jen Carlson moved up to second on the all-time list with 153 points. One of UConn’s original stars, Moira Buckley, set the bar high during her career, collecting 166 points from 1980 to 1983. She has held the record fo nearly 30 years

moira BuCkley (‘83)63 goals, 40 assists,166 points

kerry CoNNors (‘96)43 goals, 42 assists,128 points

mary-FraNCes moNroe (00)45 goals, 27 assists,117 points

CatHy sHaNkweiler (‘85)44 goals, 22 assists, 110 points

GiNNy wooDwarD (‘96)49 goals, 27 assists,125 points

marGaret tietjeN (‘98)43 goals, 42 assists, 128 points

kristeN GraCzyk (‘04)57 goals, 32 assists, 146 points

jeN CarlsoN (‘00)53 goals, 47 assists, 153 points

jaNa CaraBiNo (‘98)45 goals, 16 assists, 106 points




nCAA toUrnAMent History

Year after year, the Huskies have appeared in the NCAA Tournament. From 1982-2007, Connecticut was one of only two schools to have played in every single NCAA Tournament. The Huskies made their 26th-consecutive appearance in 2007, halting their streak in 2008 and returning to the postseason in 2009.

UConn and the nCaa Tournament

UConn Tournament HistoryYear Round Opponent Location Result1982 Quarterfinal Cortland State Storrs, Conn. W, 2-0 (2OT) Semifinal Central Florida Orlando, Fla. L, 1-3 Third-Place Missouri-St. Louis Orlando Fla. W, 2-11983 Quarterfinal Boston College Storrs, Conn. W, 2-0 Semifinal George Mason Orlando, Fla. L, 0-1 Third-Place Massachusetts Orlando, Fla. L, 0-11984 First Round Cortland State Storrs, Conn. W, 3-0 Quarterfinal Brown Providence, R.I. W, 1-0 Semifinal Massachusetts Chapel Hill, N.C. W, 2-1 (2OT) Championship North Carolina Chapel Hill, N.C. L, 0-21985 First Round Cortland State Storrs, Conn. L, 1-21986 First Round Brown Providence, R.I. W, 5-0 Quarterfinal Massachusetts Amherst, Mass. L, 0-1 (2OT)1987 First Round Rutgers Storrs, Conn. W, 1-0 Quarterfinal Massachusetts Amherst, Mass. L, 1-31988 First Round Wisconsin Madison, Wis. L, 0-1 (2OT)1989 First Round Hartford Storrs, Conn. L, 2-3 (2OT)1990 First Round Hartford Storrs, Conn. W, 2-1 Quarterfinal Virginia Charlottesville, Va. W, 1-0 Semifinal Santa Clara Chapel Hill, N.C. W, 2-1 (2OT) Championship North Carolina Chapel Hill, N.C. L, 0-61991 First Round Massachusetts Storrs, Conn. W, 1-0 Quarterfinal Virginia Storrs, Conn. L, 0-21992 First Round Massachusetts Storrs, Conn. L, 1-2 (2OT)1993 First Round Dartmouth Amherst, Mass. W, 3-2 Quarterfinal Massachusetts Amherst, Mass. L, 0-11994 First Round Bye Second Round Brown West Hartford, Conn. W, 1-0 Quarterfinal Hartford West Hartford, Conn. W, 2-1 (OT) Semifinal North Carolina Portland, Ore. L, 0-31995 First Round Bye Second Round Massachusetts Storrs, Conn. W. 3-0 Quarterfinal Notre Dame South Bend, Ind. L, 0-21996 First Round Dartmouth Storrs, Conn. W, 1-0 Second Round Massachusetts Storrs, Conn. W, 2-0 Quarterfinal Santa Clara Storrs, Conn. L, 0-11997 First Round Fairfield New Haven, Conn. W, 3-0 Second Round Hartford Storrs, Conn. W, 2-1 (2OT) Quarterfinal William & Mary Storrs, Conn. W, 4-0 Semifinal Notre Dame Greensboro, N.C. W, 2-1 Championship North Carolina Greensboro, N.C. L, 0-21998 First Round Bye Second Round Syracuse Storrs, Conn. W, 2-1 Third Round Hartford Storrs, Conn. W, 2-1 Quarterfinal Santa Clara Santa Clara, Calif. L, 0-11999 First Round Bye Second Round Dartmouth Storrs, Conn. W, 3-0 Third Round Boston College Storrs, Conn. W, 5-0 Quarterfinal Santa Clara Santa Clara, Calif. L, 0-32000 First Round Bye Second Round Wisconsin Storrs, Conn. W, 1-0 Third Round Nebraska Lincoln, Neb. W, 1-0 Quarterfinal North Carolina Chapel Hill, N.C. L, 0-3




nCAA toUrnAMent History

2001 First Round Sacred Heart Storrs, Conn. W, 3-0 Second Round Harvard Storrs, Conn. W, 1-0 Third Round Penn State Storrs, Conn. L, 0-22002 First Round Central Connecticut Storrs, Conn. W, 2-0 Second Round Rhode Island Storrs, Conn. W, 2-1 Third Round Florida State Storrs, Conn. W, 1-0 Quarterfinal Penn State Storrs, Conn. L, 1-22003 First Round Boston University Newton, Mass. W, 1-0 Second Round Central Connecticut Newton, Mass. W, 3-2 (OT) Third Round Michigan Storrs, Conn. W, 5-0 Quarterfinal BYU Storrs, Conn. W, 3-1 Semifinal Florida State Cary, N.C. W, 2-0 Championship North Carolina Cary, N.C. L, 0-62004 First Round Harvard Storrs, Conn. W, 2-1 Second Round Colgate Storrs, Conn. W, 4-0 Third Round Notre Dame South Bend, Ind. L, 0-22005 First Round Boston University Storrs, Conn. L, 0-1 (2OT)2006 First Round Columbia Storrs, Conn. W, 2-1 Second Round Texas West Hartford, Conn. T, 1-1 (1-3PKs)2007 First Round Boston College Newton, Mass. T, 0-0 (5-4 PKs) Second Round Wake Forest Newton, Mass. W, 1-0 Third Round Stanford Palo Alto, Calif. W, 2-0 Quarterfinal Florida State Tallahassee, Fla. L, 2-3 (2OT)2009 First Round Boston University Newton, Mass. W, 1-0 (2OT) Second Round Boston College Newton, Mass. L, 2-02010 First Round Hofstra Newton, Mass. L, 1-0

Overall NCAA Tournament Record: 44-28-2 First Round: 14-6-1 Quarterfinal: 7-11 Second Round: 12-1-1 Semifinal: 4-3 Third Round: 6-2 Championship: 0-4

Huskies on the NCAA All-Tournament Team

Jessica Gjertsen ............ 2003 Kristen Graczyk ............. 2003 Carey Dorn .................... 1997 Heather Stone ............... 1997 Jennifer Tietjen .............. 1997 Sara Whalen .................. 1997 Jill Gelfenbien ................ 1994 Sarah Whalen ............... 1994 Karen Warner ................ 1994 Karen Ferguson ............. 1990 Beth Grecco................... 1990 Shelley McElroy* ........... 1984 Donna MacDougall ........ 1984 Moira Buckley ................ 1983 Tara Buckley.................. 1983 Donna MacDougall ........ 1983 Missy Morrone ............... 1983 Moira Buckley ................ 1982 Tara Buckley.................. 1982 Jana Duffy ..................... 1982 Missy Morrone ............... 1982 *- Defensive MVP

Record vs. NCAA Tournament Opponents

Boston College ...................2-1-1Boston University ..................2-1Brigham Young ......................1-0Brown ....................................3-0Central Connecticut ...............2-0Central Florida .......................0-1Colgate ..................................1-0Columbia ...............................1-0Cortland State .......................2-1Dartmouth ..............................3-0Fairfield ..................................1-0Florida State ..........................2-1George Mason .......................0-1Hartford..................................4-1Harvard ..................................2-0Hofstra ...................................0-1Massachusetts.......................4-5Michigan ................................1-0Missouri-St. Louis ..................2-0Nebraska ...............................1-0North Carolina .......................0-6Notre Dame ...........................1-2Penn State .............................0-2Rhode Island .........................1-0Rutgers ..................................1-0Sacred Heart .........................1-0Santa Clara ...........................1-3Stanford .................................1-0Syracuse................................1-0Texas ..................................0-0-1Virginia...................................1-1Wake Forest ..........................1-0William & Mary ......................1-0Wisconsin ..............................1-1




PostseAson Box sCores

BIG EAST TournamentQuarterfinal: Oct. 28 – Piscataway, N.J.Connecticut 0 0 0 0 - 0Rutgers 0 0 0 0 - 0Scoring: NoneShots: UC 15, RU 7. Saves: UC Labbe 4, RU Guthrie 3.* Rutgers advances on PK 6-5

NCAA TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 10 – Storrs, Conn.Columbia 0 1 - 1Connecticut 0 2 - 2Scoring: UC Riviere (Schnur), 62:06. CU Judkins (Munoz), 68:03. UC Zedros (Schnur, Riviere), 70:30.Shots: CU 6, UC 23. Saves: CU Vespa 7, UC Labbe 1.

NCAA TournamentSecond Round: Nov. 13 – West Hartford, Conn.Connecticut 0 1 0 0 - 1Texas 0 1 0 0 - 1Scoring: UT Moore (Logterman), 50:31. UC Ebert (Unassisted), 69:59.Shots: UC 13, UT 18. Saves: UC Labbe 7, UT Pfenninger 1.* Texas advances on PK 3-1

2006BIG EAST Quarterfinals - NCAA Second Round

2005BIG EAST Final - NCAA First Round

2004BIG EAST Final - NCAA Third Round

BIG EAST TournamentQuarterfinal: Oct. 31 – Storrs, Conn.Rutgers 0 0 - 0Connecticut 0 1 - 1Scoring: UC Graczyk (Sullivan), 78:47.Shots: RU 7, UC 9. Saves: RU Jones 5, UC Jessee 4.

BIG EAST TournamentSemifinal: Nov. 5 – Storrs, Conn.Villanova 0 1 0 0 - 1Connecticut 1 0 0 0 - 1Scoring: UC Graczyk (Unassisted), 36:41. VU Murowski (Biehl), 56:48.Shots: VU 14, UC 18. Saves: VU Loyden 8, UC Jessee 8.* UConn advances on PK, 3-2

BIG EAST TournamentFinal: Nov. 7 – Storrs, Conn.Connecticut 0 2 - 2Notre Dame 0 1 - 1Scoring: ND Jones (Thorlakson), 46:13. UC Graczyk (Unassisted), 72:27. Graczyk (Riviere), 86:48.Shots: UC 5, ND 13. Saves: UC Jessee 5, ND Bohn 2.

NCAA National TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 12 – Storrs, Conn.Harvard 0 1 - 1Connecticut 1 1 - 2Scoring: UC Gjertsen (Frank), 32:32. UC Gjertsen (Fortier), 84:19. HU Colvin (Unassisted), 88:35.Shots: HU 11, UC 11. Saves: HU Shields 5, UC Jessee 6.

NCAA National TournamentSecond Round: Nov. 14 – Storrs, Conn.Colgate 0 0 - 0Connecticut 1 3 - 4Scoring: UC Riviere (Graczyk), 39:29. UC Sullivan (Unassisted), 46:50. UC Sullivan (Miselis), 54:00. UC Jalalian (Riviere), 54:59.Shots: CU 7, UC 20. Saves: CU Miller 6, Sousa 0; UC Jessee 1, Hauser 0.

NCAA National TournamentThird Round: Nov. 20 – Notre Dame, Ind.Connecticut 0 0 - 0Notre Dame 0 2 - 2Scoring: ND Chapman (Jones), 65:34. ND Thorlakson (Penalty Kick), 81:43.Shots: UC 4, ND 24. Saves: UC Jessee 8, ND Bohn 2.

2007BIG EAST Quarterfinals - NCAA Quarterfinal

BIG EAST TournamentQuarterfinal: Oct. 30 – Storrs, Conn.Rutgers 0 1 - 1Connecticut 1 0 - 1Scoring: UC Tegeler (Sullivan), 15:59. RU Avner (PK).Shots: RU 10, UC 11. Saves: RU Crawford 6, UC Labbe 5* UConn advances on PK 4-2

BIG EAST TournamentSemifinal: Nov. 5 – Milwaukee, Wisc.West Virginia 0 0 0 0 - 0Connecticut 0 0 0 1 - 1Scoring: UC Frank (Sullivan), 105:39.Shots: WVU 15, UC 19. Saves: WVU Bannerman 9, UC Labbe 6.

BIG EAST TournamentFinal: Nov. 6 – Milwaukee, Wisc.Notre Dame 2 3 - 5Connecticut 0 0 - 0Scoring: ND Cinalli (Chapman,Thorlakson), 23:10. ND Bock (Shaner), 25:43. ND Hanks (Bock, Thorlakson), 67:15. ND Manning (Thorlakson), 73:00. ND Pinnick (Cinalli, Bock), 77:16.Shots: ND 20, UC 11. Saves: ND Bohn, Karas 6, UC Labbe 6.

NCAA National TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 10 – Storrs, Conn.Boston University 0 0 0 1 - 1Connecticut 0 0 0 0 - 0Scoring: BU Chassar (Locasale), 102:28 Shots: BU 15, UC 15. Saves: BU Reuter 7, UC Labbe 4.

BIG EAST TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 2 – Washington, D.C.Connecticut 0 2 - 2Georgetown 1 0 - 1Scoring: GU Durkee (pk), 17:28. UC Gurnon (O’Brien), 52:44. UC Yi (free kick), 65:41.Shots: UC 14, GU 9. Saves: UC Labbe 4, GU Desjardin 4.

BIG EAST TournamentSemifinals: Nov. 7 – South Bend, Ind.Connecticut 0 1 0 0 - 1West Virginia 0 1 0 0 - 1Scoring: UC Yi (O’Brien), 46:36. WVU Henderson (Mailloux), 57:06.Shots: UC 11, WVU 28. Saves: UC Labbe 7, WVU Butler 4.* Connecticut advances on PK 4-2

BIG EAST TournamentFinal: Nov. 9 – South Bend, Ind.Connecticut 0 0 0 - 0Notre Dame 0 0 1 - 1Scoring: ND Henderson (Weissenhofer), 96:58.Shots: UC 13, ND 29. Saves: UC Labbe 13 Team 1, ND Lysander 2.

2008BIG EAST Final

BIG EAST TournamentFirst Round: Oct. 29 – Villanova, Pa.Connecticut 0 1 0 0 - 1Villanova 1 0 0 0 - 1Scoring: Nova Ryan (Sabatura), 0:26. UC Own Goal, 76:32.Shots: UC 21, Nova 14. Saves: UC Dulski 5, Mancino 0. Nova Williams 11.* Villanova advances on PK 4-1

NCAA TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 13 – Newton, Mass.Boston University 0 0 0 0 - 0Connecticut 0 0 0 1 - 1Scoring: UC Taylor (Richards), 107:05.Shots: UC 12, BU 18. Saves: UC Mancino 5, BU Reilly 7.

NCAA TournamentSecond Round: Nov. 15 – Newton, Mass.Connecticut 0 0 - 0Boston College 1 1 - 2Scoring: BC Crutchfield (Caldwell), 31:42. BC DiMartino, G. (unassisted), 67:33Shots: UC 4, BC 16. Saves: UC Mancino 6, BC Mastroianni 1.

2009BIG EAST First Round - NCAA Second Round

BIG EAST TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 4 – Storrs, Conn.Georgetown 0 1 - 1Connecticut 0 0 - 0Scoring: GU Wells (penalty kick), 73:55Shots: UC 12, GU 2. Saves: UC Labbe 0, GU Higgins 3.

NCAA TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 16 – Newton, Mass.Connecticut 0 0 0 0 - 0Boston College 0 0 0 0 - 0Scoring: NoneShots: UC 15, BC 19. Saves: UC Labbe 6, BC Buonomo 8.*Connecticut advances on penalty kicks 5-4

NCAA TournamentSecond Round: Nov. 18 – Newton, Mass.Connecticut 0 1 - 1Wake Forest 0 0 - 0Scoring: UC Eng (Tegeler), 61:07Shots: UC 9, WF 11. Saves: UC Labbe 5, WF Barasha 3.

NCAA TournamentThird Round: Nov. 23 – Palo Alto, Calif.Connecticut 0 2 - 2Stanford 0 0 - 0Scoring: UC Cunningham (Schnur), 50:32. UC Yi (Ebert), 68:53.Shots: UC 7, SU 12. Saves: UC Labbe 5, SU Holland 1.

NCAA TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 30 – Tallahassee, Fla.Connecticut 1 1 0 0 - 2Florida State 1 1 0 1 - 3Scoring: UC Tegeler (Schnur), 3:51. FSU Talonen (Yamaguchi), 17:41. UC Yi (unassisted), 57:47. FSU Talonen (Schmidt), 81:38. FSU Talonen (Schmidt), 103:56.Shots: UC 12, FSU 23. Saves: UC Labbe 10, FSU McNulty 3, Team 1.

BIG EAST TournamentFirst Round: Oct. 28 – Storrs, Conn.Louisville 0 0 - 0Connecticut 2 1 - 3Scoring: UC Shufelt (Richards), 35:07. UC Fugowski (Cunningham), 44:56. UC Prendergast (Unassisted) 86:55Shots: UC 26, UL 5. Saves: UC Dulski 3. UL Vancil 6.

BIG EAST TournamentQuarterfinals: Oct. 31 - South Bend, Ind.Connecticut 0 2 - 2Notre Dame 0 0 - 0Scoring: UC Fugowski (Clark) 58:04. UC Fugowski (Ruutu) 73:00Shots: UC 14, ND 12. Saves: UC Dulski 3, ND Weiss 4.

BIG EAST TournamentSemifinals: Nov. 5 – Piscataway, N.J.Connecticut 0 0 - 0West Virginia 0 2 - 2Scoring: WV Mischler (Miller), 68:57. WV Silva, (Miller), 73:20Shots: UC 8, WV 10. Saves: UC Dulski 5, WV Butler 3.

NCAA TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 12 – Chestnut Hill, Mass.Connecticut 0 0 - 0Hofstra 1 0 - 1Scoring: HU Yovino (Hawkins), 9:05. Shots: UC 18, HU 10. Saves: UC Dulski 4, HU Thorn 3, Morphitis 0.

2010BIG EAST Semifinals - NCAA First Round




2002BIG EAST Final - NCAA Quarterfinal

BIG EAST TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 2 – Storrs, Conn.Georgetown 0 0 - 0Connecticut 0 1 - 1Scoring: UC Jalalian (Popper) 3:49.Shots: UC 18, GU 4. Saves: GU George 10, UC Yatrakis 2.

BIG EAST TournamentSemifinal: Nov. 8 – Storrs, Conn.Villanova 0 0 - 0Connecticut 2 1 - 3Scoring: UC Almanzo (Popper) 6:10. UC Ranta (Graczyk) 27:09. UC Barakat (unassisted) 52:48.Shots: UC 19, VU 9; Saves: VU Dolan 7, UC Yatrakis 5.

BIG EAST TournamentFinal: Nov. 10 – Storrs, Conn.West Virginia 0 0 - 0Connecticut 0 1 - 1Scoring: UC Ranta (Penalty Kick) 67:24.Shots: UC 16, WV 6. Saves: WV Finley 8, UC Yatrakis 4.

NCAA National TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 15 – Storrs, Conn.Central Connecticut 0 0 - 0Connecticut 0 2 - 2Scoring: UC Ranta (Sullivan) 72:51. UC Graczyk (Lefebvre) 86:05.Shots: UC 23, CCSU 9. Saves: CCSU Mariani 13, UC Yatrakis 3.

NCAA National TournamentSecond Round: Nov. 17 – Storrs, Conn.Rhode Island 0 1 0 - 1

BIG EAST TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 2 – Storrs, Conn.Villanova 1 0 - 1Connecticut 0 0 - 0Scoring: VU Misciagna (unassisted).Shots: VU 15, UC 12. Saves: VU Dolan 5, UC Rice 5.

NCAA National TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 14 – Newton, Mass.Boston University 0 0 - 0Connecticut 0 1 - 1Scoring: UC Graczyk (Sullivan, Gjertsen) 84:58.Shots: UC 25, BU 9. Saves: BU Clinton 8, UC Rice 2.

NCAA National TournamentSecond Round: Nov. 16 – Newton, Mass.Connecticut 0 2 0 1 - 3Central Connecticut 1 1 0 0 - 2Scoring: CC Duncan (Shimin) 22:09. UC Cross (Schnur) 58:38. UC Lefebvre (Graczyk) 72:05. CC Frich (D’Ambrosio) 82:22. UC Graczyk (Gjertsen) 106:35Shots: UC 32, CC 11. Saves: CC Ferra 13, UC Rice 8.

NCAA National TournamentThird Round: Nov. 23 – Storrs, Conn.Michigan 0 0 - 0Connecticut 2 3 - 5Scoring: UC Barakat (Gjertsen) 4:07. UC Cross (Graczyk) 25:57. UC Sullivan (Graczyk) 69:49. UC Graczyk (Gjertsen) 77:38. UC Graczyk (unassisted) 81:09. Shots: UC 20, UM 10. Saves: UM Tuura 3, Grech 2; UC Rice 5, Jessee 0.NCAA National TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 29 – Storrs, Conn.BYU 0 1 - 1Connecticut 3 0 - 3Scoring: UC Gjertsen (Cross) 21:14. UC Cross (Gjertsen) 28:08. UC Schnur (Cross) 29:09. BYU Rendich (Rose) 62:50.Shots: UC 17, BYU 15. Saves: BYU Smith 5, UC Rice 4.

NCAA National TournamentSemifinal: Dec. 5 – Cary, N.C.Connecticut 0 2 - 2Florida State 0 0 - 0 Scoring: UC Graczyk (Gjertsen) 62:07. UC Graczyk (Gjertsen, Fisher) 81:51. Shots: FSU 19, UC 14. Saves: UC Rice 4, FSU McKenzie 3.

NCAA National TournamentFinal: Dec. 7 – Cary, N.C.Connecticut 0 0 - 0North Carolina 2 4 - 6 Scoring: NC Tarpley (Chalupny, Tomecka) 7:50. NC Chalupny (O’Reilly) 30:04. NC O’Reilly (Tarpley) 56:57. NC Tomecka (Ramsey) 58:48. NC O’Reilly (Fletcher) 60:45. NC Ramsey (unassisted) 89:40. Shots: NC 26, UC 4. Saves: UC Rice 9, NC Winget 0.


BIG EAST TournamentQuarterfinal: Oct. 29 – Storrs, Conn.West Virginia 0 0 0 - 0Connecticut 0 0 1 - 1Scoring: UC Bowie (unassisted) 95:26.Shots: WV 4, UC 17. Saves: WV Haire 9, UC Yatrakis 1, TM 1. Overtime: 1.

BIG EAST TournamentSemifinal: Nov. 3 – Notre Dame, Ind.Syracuse 0 0 - 0Connecticut 2 1 - 3Scoring: UC Borisjuk (Popper) 39:31. UC Laccone (Monroe, Popper) 42:40. UC Monroe (Carlson, Almanzo) 69:39.Shots: SU 6, UC 19. Saves: SU Karlander 8, UC Yatrakis 1.

BIG EAST TournamentFinal: Nov. 5 – Notre Dame, Ind.Connecticut 0 0 - 0Notre Dame 1 0 - 1 Scoring: ND TM Own Goal (unassisted) 12:13.Shots: UC 8, ND 10. Saves: UC Yatrakis 7, ND Wagner 3.

NCAA National TournamentSecond Round: Nov. 12 – Storrs, Conn.Wisconsin 0 0 - 0Connecticut 0 1 - 1Scoring: UC Montacer (Carlson, Bowie) 55:47.


BIG EAST TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 2 – Storrs, Conn.Georgetown 0 0 - 0aConnecticut 2 0 - 2Scoring: UC Dorn (Laccone) 5:16. UC Monroe (Laccone) 16:08. Shots: GU 1, UC 19. Saves: GU Chang 12, UC Yatrakis 1.

BIG EAST TournamentSemifinal: Nov. 5 – Piscataway, N.J.Boston College 0 1 0 - 1Connecticut 1 0 1 - 2Scoring: UC Monroe (unassisted) 5:11. BC Guarino (unas-sisted) 51:07. UC Monroe (Borisjuk) 93:54.Shots: BC 7, UC 18. Saves: BC Lehne 9, UC Yatrakis 3.

BIG EAST TournamentFinal: Nov. 7 – Piscataway, N.J.Connecticut 0 2 - 2Notre Dame 2 2 - 4Scoring: ND Streiffer (Grubb) 8:12. ND Own Goal (unassisted) 36:05. UC Ranta (Borisjuk) 48:22. ND Heft (Makinen) 55:37. ND Lovelace (Streiffer, Heft) 71:48. UC Monroe (unassisted) 83:37.Shots: UC 9, ND 11. Saves: UC Yatrakis 3, ND Beene 3.

NCAA National TournamentSecond Round: Nov. 11 – Storrs, Conn.Dartmouth 0 0 - 0Connecticut 1 2 - 3Scoring: UC Molinaro (Monroe, Carlson) 9:05. UC Ranta (unas-sisted) 58:40. UC Almanzo (Laccone) 71:44.Shots: DC 3, UC 15. Saves: DC Luckenbill 8, UC Yatrakis 1.

NCAA National TournamentThird Round: Nov. 20 – Piscataway, N.J.Boston College 0 0 - 0Connecticut 3 2 - 5Scoring: UC Zimny (Borisjuk) 10:31. UC Monroe (Carlson) 11:51. UC Ranta (unassisted) 24:30. UC Own Goal (unassisted) 57:23. UC Amaio (Toups) 72:57.Shots: BC 10, UC 12. Saves: BC Schaeffer 2, UC Yatrakis 2, Caldwell 1.

NCAA National TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 27 – Santa Clara, Calif.Connecticut 0 0 - 0Santa Clara 1 2 - 3Scoring: SC Wagner (Little,Aldama) 3:49. SC Wagner (Slaton, Aldama) 70:07. SC Hawkins (Clemens, Kraus) 73:39.Shots: UC 3, SC 14. Saves: UC Yatrakis 5, SC Gordon 2.


2001BIG EAST Semifinal - NCAA Third Round

BIG EAST TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 4 – Storrs, Conn.Villanova 0 0 - 0Connecticut 1 0 - 1Scoring: UC Bowie (unassisted) 25:23.Shots: VU 5, UC 22. Saves: VU Schillig 9, TM 1; UC Caldwell 1.

BIG EAST TournamentSemifinal: Nov. 9 – Piscataway, N.J.West Virginia 1 0 - 1Connecticut 0 0 - 0Scoring: WV Abbott (Stoia) 29:03.Shots: WV 8, UC 7. Saves: WV Haire 1, UC Caldwell 3.

NCAA National TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 15 – Storrs, Conn.Sacred Heart 0 0 - 0Connecticut 1 2 - 3Scoring: UC Borisjuk (Shepherd) 8:49. UC Ranta (Graczyk) 50:49. UC Popper (unassisted) 52:01.Shots: SH 1, UC 24. Saves: SH Konsig 14, UC Caldwell 0.

NCAA National TournamentSecond Round: Nov. 17 – Storrs, Conn.Harvard 0 0 - 0Connecticut 0 1 - 1Scoring: UC Graczyk (Borisjuk) 65:28.Shots: HU 5, UC 16. Saves: HU Gunther 4, TM 1; UC Caldwell 2.

NCAA National TournamentThird Round: Nov. 24 – Storrs, Conn.Penn State 0 2 - 2Connecticut 0 0 - 0Scoring: PSU Drummond (Pezzulo, Welsh) 61:16. PSU Drummond (unassisted) 75:55.Shots: PSU 13, UC 13. Saves: PSU Oleksiuk 8, UC Caldwell 3.

1998BIG EAST Final - NCAA Semifinal

BIG EAST TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 3 – Storrs, Conn.Villanova 0 0 - 0Connecticut 2 3 - 5Scoring: UC Monroe (Flowers, Molinaro) 9:50. UC (M. Tietjen, Carlson) 16:09. UC (Monroe, Toups) 50:08. UC Monroe (Borisjuk), 61:06. UC Zimny (unassisted) 63:12.Shots: VU 4, UC 18. Saves: VU Schillig 4, UC Eskerud 1, Harold 2.

BIG EAST TournamentSemifinal: Nov. 6 – Storrs, Conn.Boston College 0 0 - 0Connecticut 0 2 - 2Scoring: UC Carabino (Borisjuk, Zimny) 75:30. UC Carabino (McCann , Monroe) 78:32.

Shots: UW 8, UC 13. Saves: UW Kelly Conway 4, TM 1; UC Yatrakis 6, TM 1.

NCAA National TournamentThird Round: Nov. 17 – Lincoln, Neb.Connecticut 1 0 - 1Nebraska 0 0 - 0Scoring: UC Borisjuk (Popper) 38:00.Shots: UC 16, UN 20. Saves: UC Yatrakis 9, UN LeBlanc 3.

NCAA National TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 24 – Chapel Hill, N.C.Connecticut 0 0 - 0North Carolina 1 2 - 3Scoring: NC Florance (Remy, Kamholz) 13:13. NC Florance (Ramsey, Borgman) 60:26. NC Morrison (unassisted) 73:03.Shots: UC 5, NC 17. Saves: UC Yatrakis 5, TM 2; NC Branam 3.

Connecticut 0 1 1 - 2Scoring: UC Graczyk (Ranta) 68:01. RI Kasparek (Hewitt) 77:49. UC Graczyk (Popper) 92:11.Shots: UC 30, RI 3. Saves: RI Epperlein 13, UC Yatrakis 1.

NCAA National TournamentThird Round: Nov. 24 – Storrs, Conn.Florida State 0 0 - 0Connecticut 1 0 - 1Scoring: UC Barakat (Sullivan) 1:10.Shots: FSU 10, UC 9. Saves: FSU York 1, TM 1; UC Yatrakis 5.

NCAA National TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 30 – Storrs, Conn.Penn State 1 1 - 2Connecticut 1 0 - 1Scoring: UC Barakat (Graczyk, Popper) 0:46. PSU Lentz (Lohman) 2:54. PSU Hamilton (unassisted) 86:32.Shots: PSU 13, UC 8. Saves: PSU Brown 4, UC Yatrakis 4, TM 1.

2003BIG EAST Quarterfinal - NCAA Final






BIG EAST TournamentSemifinal: Nov. 9 – Notre Dame, Ind.Rutgers 1 0 - 1Connecticut 2 2 - 4Scoring: UC M. Tietjen (Connors) 23:31. UC Woodward (unas-sisted) 41:29. RU Tobin (Wurst) 42:18. UC Connors (unassisted) 50:15. UC Woodward (J. Tietjen, T. Barnes) 54:18.Shots: RU 4, UC 24. Saves: RU Curtis 13, UC Traw 1.

BIG EAST TournamentFinal: Nov. 10 – Notre Dame, Ind.Connecticut 1 2 - 3Notre Dame 3 1 - 4Scoring: ND Daws (penalty kick). ND Streifer (Fisher) 32:25. ND Daws (Manthei) 36:10. UC T. Barnes (Woodward, Huckleberry) 37:17. UC Connors (unassisted) 46:41. UC T. Barnes (Connors) 61:30. ND Heft (Sobrero) 67:44. Shots: UC 9, ND 21. Saves: UC Traw 8, ND Renola 3.

NCAA National TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 17 – Storrs, Conn.Dartmouth 0 0 - 0Connecticut 0 1 - 1Scoring: UC Connors (unassisted) 84:58. Shots: DC 3, UC 17. Saves: DC Eckstein 7, UC Traw 3.

NCAA National TournamentSecond Round: Nov. 24 – Storrs, Conn.Massachusetts 0 0 - 0Connecticut 1 1 - 2Scoring: UC M. Tietjen (unassisted) 4:57. UC Chrisy McCann (unassisted) 84:58.Shots: UM 3, UC 29. Saves: UM J. Traw 0, UC D. Dion 8.NCAA National TournamentQuarterfinal: Dec. 1 – Storrs, Conn.Santa Clara 0 1 - 1Connecticut 0 0 - 0Scoring: SC Bivins (Lalor, Hansen) 59:06.Shots: SC 9, UC 12. Saves: SC Sanchez 6, UC Traw 2.


BIG EAST TournamentSemifinal: Nov. 4 – South Orange, N.J.Villanova 0 1 - 1Connecticut 2 1 - 3Scoring: UC Woodward (J. Tietjen) 33:22. UC Woodward (Rowe) 34:12. UC Rowe (J. Tietjen, F. Barnes) 47:27. VU Miller (Bushman) 82:53.Shots: VU 6, UC 21. Saves: VU Hennessy 7, UC Harold 1, Schwarz 0.

BIG EAST TournamentFinal: Nov. 5 – South Orange, N.J.Notre Dame 1 0 - 1Connecticut 0 0 - 0Scoring: ND VanLaecke (Gerardo) 17:08.Shots: ND 8, UC 13. Saves: ND Renola 7, UC Harold 2, Schwarz 1.

NCAA National TournamentSecond Round: Nov. 19 – Storrs, Conn.Massachusetts 0 0 - 0Connecticut 1 2 - 3Scoring: UC Woodward (M. Tietjen, Baverstock) 20:16. UC M. Tietjen (T. Barnes) 65:41. UC Woodward (Baverstock) 76:33.Shots: UM 1, UC 18. Saves: UM Dion 8, UC Schwarz 0.

NCAA National TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 26 – South Bend, Ind.Connecticut 0 0 - 0Notre Dame 1 1 - 2Scoring: ND J. Vogel (H. Manthei) 20:57. ND A. VanLaecke (Daws, Sobrero) 51:00. Shots: UC 12, ND 10. Saves: UC A. Schwarz 4, ND J. Renola 7.

1994BIG EAST Semifinal - NCAA Semifinal

BIG EAST TournamentSemifinal: Nov. 5 – Storrs, Conn.St. John’s 1 0 - 1Connecticut 0 0 - 0Scoring: SJ Burtis (Richter, Murphy) 22:10. Shots: SJ 3, UC 14. Saves: SJ Blohm 9, UC Gelfenbien 1.

NCAA National TournamentSecond Round: Nov. 12 – W. Hartford, Conn.Brown 0 0 - 0Connecticut 1 0 - 1Scoring: UC A. Martinez (T. Guilford) 24:35.Shots: BU 10, UC 14. Saves: BU K. Fulton 8, UC Gelfenbien 6.


BIG EAST TournamentSemifinal: Nov. 6 – Providence, R.I.Villanova 0 0 - 0Connecticut 1 2 - 3Scoring: UC Ferguson (unassisted) 11:24. UC Guilford (Chura) 48:12. UC Page (penalty kick) 55:00. Shots: VU 7, UC 13. Saves: VU Gann 6, Bernard 1; UC Gelfenbien 3, Schwarz 2.

BIG EAST TournamentFinal: Nov. 7 – Providence, R.I.Providence 1 0 - 1Connecticut 0 0 - 0Scoring: PC Stauffer (Riddle) 00:25. Shots: PC 3, UC 11. Saves: PC Mead 5, UC Gelfenbien 1.

NCAA National TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 13 – Amherst, Mass.Dartmouth 0 1 - 1Connecticut 1 2 - 3Scoring: UC Ferguson (T. Barnes) 5:42. DC Mangawang (unas-sisted) 49:08. UC Page (unassisted) 69:00. UC Rowe (unassisted) 84:50. Shots: DC 6, UC 9. Saves: DC Conroy 1, UC Gelfenbien 5.

NCAA National TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 14 – Amherst, Mass.Connecticut 0 0 - 0Massachusetts 0 1 - 1Scoring: UM LeDuc (Myers) 60:40. Shots: UC 9, UM 14. Saves: UC Gelfenbien 7, UM Scurry 3.

1992NCAA First Round

NCAA National TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 7 – Storrs, Conn.Massachusetts 0 1 0 1 - 2Connecticut 0 1 0 0 - 1Scoring: UC McNichol (Ferguson) 49:54. UM Eynard (penalty kick) 82:27. UM LeDuc (unassisted) 114:21.Shots: UM 13, UC 19. Saves: UM Scurry 9, UC Schwarz 5. Overtimes: 2.

1991NCAA Quarterfinal

NCAA National TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 9 – Storrs, Conn.Massachusetts 0 0 - 0Connecticut 0 1 - 1Scoring: UC Rowe (Cambria) 87:05. Shots: UM 3, UC 11. Saves: UM Scurry 4, UC Logan 2.

NCAA National TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 17 – Storrs, Conn.Virginia 1 1 - 2Connecticut 0 0 - 0Scoring: UV Cromwell (penalty kick) 35:30. UV DiMillio (Kunihiro) 78:28. Shots: UV 8, UC 9. Saves: UV Kwitnieski 5, UC Logan 3.

1990NCAA Final

NCAA National TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 3 – Storrs, Conn.Hartford 0 1 - 1Connecticut 1 1 - 2Scoring: UC Swenson (Poteau) 2:14. UC Hultgren (unassisted) 57:35. UH Daley (Thornsbury) 82:42. Shots: UH 11, UC 12. Saves: UH Romero 3, UC Logan 6.

NCAA National TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 13 – W. Hartford, Conn.Hartford 0 0 1 0 0 - 1Connecticut 0 0 0 1 1 - 2Scoring: UH Holyman (Fyfe) 91:00. UC Woodward (Nichols) 105:23. UC Carabino (unassisted) 121:12.Shots: UH 18, UC 12. Saves: UH Dion 8, UC Gelfenbien 9. Overtimes: 3.

NCAA National TournamentSemifinal: Nov. 18 – Portland, Ore.Connecticut 0 0 - 0North Carolina 1 2 - 3Scoring: NC Faulk (Fettig, Kelly) 37:20. NC Keller (Venturini, Kelly) 48:50. NC Confer (unassisted) 49:21. Shots: UC 3, NC 27. Saves: UC Gelfenbien 6, NC Noonan 1. Overtimes: 2.

1997BIG EAST Final - NCAA Final

BIG EAST TournamentSemifinal: Nov. 7 – Piscataway, N.J.Seton Hall 1 0 - 1Connecticut 4 3 - 7Scoring: UC Molinaro (Whalen) 9:55. SH K. Smith (Polakowski) 13:54. UC Whalen (Molinaro) 17:57. UC Whalen (S. Barnes) 20:32. UC J. Tietjen (N. Stone) 41:00. UC M. Tietjen (Dorn) 62:00. UC Whalen (N. Stone) 63:24. UC Landeen (N. Stone) 73:51.Shots: SH 4, UC 36. Saves: SH S. Nagle 19, UC Traw 2.

BIG EAST TournamentFinal: Nov. 9 – Piscataway, N.J.Connecticut 0 1 - 1Notre Dame 5 1 - 6Scoring: ND Streiffer (Gerardo) 2:27. ND Makinen (unassist-ed) 6:40. ND Makinen (unassisted) 27:41. ND Boxx (Streiffer, Sobrero) 39:51. Gonzalez (unassisted) 44:37. UC S. Barnes (J. Tietjen) 54:35. ND Makinen (Erikson) 85:52.Shots: UC 9, ND 30. Saves: UC Traw 3, H. Stone 6; ND Beene 7.

NCAA National TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 17 – New Haven, Conn.Fairfield 0 0 - 0Connecticut 1 2 - 3Scoring: UC Whalen (N. Stone, J. Tietjen) 39:51. UC Spinelli (Molinaro, Whalen) 64:34. UC Own Goal (Cerulo) 72:54.Shots: FU 0, UC 18. Saves: FU Lyons 6, UC H. Stone 0, Harold 0.

NCAA National TournamentSecond Round: Nov. 22 – Storrs, Conn.Hartford 1 0 0 0 - 1Connecticut 1 0 0 1 - 2Scoring: UH Kun (Doreleijers) 22:51. UC Spinelli (Whalen, N. Stone) 36:12. UC Spinelli (Whalen, J. Tietjen) 109:06.Shots: UH 9, UC 16. Saves: UH Sternhoff 8, UC H. Stone 5. Overtimes: 2.

NCAA National TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 30 – Storrs, Conn.William & Mary 0 0 - 0Connecticut 3 1 - 4Scoring: UC Landeen (J. Tietjen, Carlson) 16:58. UC Carlson (J. Tietjen) 22:38. UC Whalen (unassisted) 41:57. UC Whalen (J. Tietjen) 46:24.Shots: WM 6, UC 18. Saves: WM Owen 0, Horbaly 3; UC H. Stone 3.

NCAA National TournamentSemifinal: Dec. 5 – Greensboro, N.C.Notre Dame 0 1 - 1Connecticut 1 1 - 2Scoring: UC Whalen (Carlson) 41:01. UC Whalen (J. Tietjen) 64:37. ND Streiffer (Manthei) 76:00.Shots: UC 6, ND 28. Saves: ND Beene 1, UC H. Stone 9.

NCAA National TournamentFinal: Dec. 7 – Greensboro, N.C.North Carolina 1 1 - 2Connecticut 0 0 - 0Scoring: NC Parlow (McDonald, Stoecker) 20:03. NC Confer (Fettig) 87:46Shots: NC 20, UC 5. Saves: NC Mullinix 3, UC H. Stone 8.

Shots: BC 6, UC 17. Saves: BC Schaeffer 5, UC Eskerud 1.

BIG EAST TournamentFinal: Nov. 8 – Storrs, Conn.Notre Dame 0 1 - 1Connecticut 0 0 - 0Scoring: ND Makinen (unassisted) 80:39.Shots: ND 18, UC 14. Saves: ND Beene 6, UC Eskerud 9.

NCAA National TournamentSecond Round: Nov. 14 – Storrs, Conn.Syracuse 0 1 - 1Connecticut 1 1 - 2Scoring: UC Monroe (unassisted) 9:34. SU Schmelze (unassisted) 57:16. UC Monroe (Carabino, Zimny) 88:33.Shots: SU 5, UC 23. Saves: SU King 7, UC Eskerud 1.

NCAA National TournamentThird Round: Nov. 21 – Storrs, Conn.Hartford 0 1 - 1Connecticut 1 1 - 2Scoring: UC Carlson (unassisted) 21:17. UH Doreleijers (Anderson, Reardon) 71:01. UC Monroe (M. Tietjen) 89:31.Shots: UH 7, UC 15. Saves: UH Sternhoff 17, UC Eskerud 4.

NCAA National TournamentSemifinal: Nov. 28 – Santa Clara, Calif.Connecticut 0 0 - 0Santa Clara 1 0 - 1Scoring: SC Horvath (Celio, Slaton) 6:50.Shots: UC 10, SC 6. Saves: UC Eskerud 2, SC Gordon 4.




NCAA National TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 10 – Charlottesville, Va.Connecticut 1 0 - 1Virginia 0 0 - 0Scoring: UC Gibbons (unassisted) 25:53.Shots: UC 7, UV 8. Saves: UC Logan 5, UV Rippe 4.

NCAA National TournamentSemifinal: Nov. 17 – Chapel Hill, N.C.Connecticut 0 1 0 0 - 2Santa Clara 1 0 0 0 - 1Scoring: SC Douglas (Norbutas) 38:48. UC Arico (unas-sisted) 89:55. Penalty Kicks: SC Saarenas, Norbutas, Batista. UC Arico, Grecco, Abernethy, Warner. Shots: UC 6, SC 17. Saves: UC Logan 8, SC Wall 2. Overtimes: 3 (PK).

NCAA National TournamentFinal: Nov. 18 – Chapel Hill, N.C.Connecticut 0 0 - 0North Carolina 2 4 - 6Scoring: NC Jackowich (Lilly) 9:59. NC Lilly (Tower) 14:50. NC Coley (Lilly, Hamm) 56:45. NC Blazo (unassisted) 58:55. NC Hamm (unassisted) 67:49. NC Lehmann (Lilly, Rice) 86:28.Shots: UC 7, NC 21. Saves: UC Logan 7, NC Proost 2, Walker 1.


NCAA National TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 4 – Storrs, Conn.Hartford 1 1 0 0 - 3Connecticut 2 0 0 0 - 2Scoring: UH Ronan (unassisted) 3:11. UC Gibbons (Grecco) 22:27. UC Swenson (Spieth, Arico) 33:31. UH Scheibe (Ronan) 60:35. Penalty Kicks: UH Kramars, LeMere, Ronan, Dergance. UC Arico, Naumec, O’Connor.Shots: UH 17, UC 25. Saves: UH Romero 9, UC Miller 5; Overtimes: 3 (PK).


NCAA National TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 6 – Madison, Wisc.Connecticut 0 0 0 0 - 0Wisconsin 0 0 0 0 - 1Scoring: none. Penalty Kicks: UC Arico,Claudio. UW Backs, Gjerset, Wirth, Warner.


NCAA National TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 8 – Storrs, Conn.Rutgers 0 0 - 0Connecticut 1 0 - 1Scoring: UC Jarvis (unassisted) 14:20.Shots: RU 7, UC 13. Saves: RU Copperthwaite 8, UC Mitchell 3.

NCAA National TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 15 – Amherst, Mass.Connecticut 0 1 - 1Massachusetts 2 1 - 3Scoring: UM Powers (Spence) 21:10. UM Cassady (unassisted) 37:12. UC Kennedy (unassisted) 65:41. UM Spence (Belkin) 84:52. Shots: UC 4, UM 11. Saves: UC Mitchell 7, Miller 0, UM DeSantis 3.


NCAA National TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 9 – Providence, R.I.Connecticut 3 2 - 5Brown 0 0 - 0Scoring: UC Jackson (McElroy) 1:53. UC Jones (Jackson) 37:07. UC Jackson (Koziell, Prutting) 41:24. UC Prutting (Jarvis) 58:49. UC Jones (Jarvis) 71:15.Shots: UC 16, BU 10. Saves: UC B. Mitchell 10, BU Kostic 11.

NCAA National TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 16 – Amherst, Mass.Connecticut 0 0 0 0 - 0Massachusetts 0 0 0 0 - 1Scoring: None. Penalty Kicks: UC Jackson, McElroy. UM Powers, Bowsher, Szetela. Shots: UC 8, UM 19. Saves: UC B. Mitchell 12, UM DeSantis 2. Overtimes: 3 (PK).


NCAA National TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 10 – Storrs, Conn.Cortland State 0 2 - 2Connecticut 0 1 - 1Scoring: CS Easton (Beesmer) 51:49. UC Morrone (McElroy) 67:24. CS Klein (Beesmer) 86:01. Shots: CS 5, UC 12. Saves: CS Moore 5, UC Mitchell 4.

1984NCAA Final

NCAA National TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 3 – Storrs, Conn.Cortland State 0 0 - 0Connecticut 2 1 - 3Scoring: UC MacDougall (unassisted) 28:48. UC Morrone (Minnes) 38:26. UC MacDougall (McElroy, Morrone) 59:40.Shots: CS 12, UC 14. Saves: CS Hoskins 3, UC O’Hare 0, Skaza 3.

NCAA National Tournament Quarterfinal: Nov. 10 – Providence, R.I.Connecticut 1 0 - 1Brown 0 0 - 0Scoring: UC Shankweiler (Morrone) 24:34. Shots: UC 5, BU 13. Saves: UC Skaza 11, BU Kostic 1.

NCAA National Tournament Semifinal: Nov. 17 – Chapel Hill, N.C.Connecticut 0 0 2 0 - 2Massachusetts 0 0 0 1 - 1Scoring: UC McElroy (penalty kick) 98:36. UC MacDougall (unassisted) 104:51. UM Spence (DePauw) 114:19. Shots: UC 8, UM 14. Saves: UC Skaza 13, UM Paul 6. Overtimes: 2.

NCAA National Tournament Final: Nov. 18 – Chapel Hill, N.C.North Carolina 0 2 - 2Connecticut 0 0 - 0Scoring: NC Heinrichs (Machin) 77:05. NC Dunlop (McDermott, Johnson) 80:23. Shots: NC 27, UC 8. Saves: NC Huber 4, UC Skaza 9.

1983NCAA Third Place

NCAA National ChampionshipQuarterfinal: Nov. 12 – Storrs, Conn.Boston College 0 0 - 0Connecticut 0 2 - 2Scoring: UC Morrone (Buckley, Lauer) 56:37. UC Morrone (pen-alty kick) 84:20. Shots: BC 8, UC 21. Saves: BC Brophy 5, UC O’Hare 4.

NCAA National TournamentSemifinal: Nov. 19 – Orlando, Fla.George Mason 1 0 - 1Connecticut 0 0 - 0Scoring: GM Romaine (Dramboor) 2:23.Shots: GM 13, UC 8. Saves: GM D’Anjollel 4, UC Skaza 4.

NCAA National TournamentThird Place Game: Nov. 20 – Orlando, Fla.Connecticut 0 0 - 0Massachusetts 0 1 - 1Scoring: UM Komarowski (Harackiewicz) 57:20. Shots: UC 11, UM 8. Saves: UC O’Hare 3, UM Paul 4.

1982NCAA Third Place

NCAA National ChampionshipQuarterfinal: Nov. 13 – Storrs, Conn.Cortland State 0 0 0 0 - 0Connecticut 0 0 1 1 - 2Scoring: UC Duffy (Morrone) 99:00. UC Posten (Buckley) 116:06.Shots: CS 3, UC 25. Saves: CS Schockow 13, UC O’Hare 3. Overtimes: 2.

NCAA National TournamentSemifinal: Nov. 20 – Orlando, Fla.Central Florida 3 0 - 3Connecticut 0 1 - 1Scoring: CF Own Goal 4:20. CF Varas (unassisted) 17:15. CF Varas (unassisted) 37:20. UC Morrone (Buckley) 54:50. Shots: CF 14, UC 8. Saves: CF Wyant 1, Ford 5, UC O’Hare 8.

NCAA National TournamentThird-Place Game: Nov. 21 – Orlando, Fla.Missouri-St. Louis 1 0 - 1Connecticut 0 2 - 2Scoring: MSL Gettemeyer (unassisted) 42:33. UC MacDougall (Buckley) 73:10. UC MacDougall (Buckley) 83:30.Shots: MSL12, UC 18. Saves: MSL Harker 5, UC O’Hare 4.

1981EAIAW Final - AIAW Third Place

EAIAW Regional TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 4 – Storrs, Conn.Brown 0 0 - 0Connecticut 0 2 - 2Scoring: UC Spink. UC Duffy.Shots: BU 4, UC 22. Saves: BU Smith 13, UC Breen 3.

EAIAW Regional TournamentSemifinal: Nov. 7 – Storrs, Conn.Cortland State 0 0 - 0Connecticut 1 0 - 1Scoring: UC Lumbruno.Shots: CS 4, UC 24. Saves: CS 17, UC 4.EAIAW Regional TournamentFinal: Nov. 9 – Storrs, Conn.Harvard 1 0 0 1 - 2Connecticut 1 0 0 0 - 1Scoring: HU Landry. HU Larson. UC Spink. Shots: HU 21, UC 15. Saves: HU Judge 7, UC Breen 10.

AIAW National TournamentFirst Round: Nov. 19 – Chapel Hill, N.C.Connecticut 4 0 - 4California 1 1 - 2Scoring: UC F. Duffy. UC M. Buckley (2). UC T. Buckley. CA N. Doctor. CA T. Healy. Shots: UC 23, CA 11. Saves: UC M. Breen 5, CA M. Ling-Yee 12.

AIAW National TournamentQuarterfinal: Nov. 20 – Chapel Hill, N.C.Connecticut 1 0 1 1 - 3Oregon 0 1 0 0 - 1Scoring: UC M. Buckley (3). UO M. Potestio. Shots: UC 18, UO 8. Saves: UC M. Breen 5, S. O’Hare 3; UO Katt 11.

AIAW National TournamentSemifinal: Nov. 21 – Chapel Hill, N.C.North Carolina 3 2 - 5Connecticut 0 0 - 0Scoring: NC S. Zeh (3). NC L. Gregg. NC N. Cleary.Shots: NC 23, UC 7. Saves: NC Johnson 4, UC Breen 9.

AIAW National TournamentThird-Place Game: Nov. 22 – Chapel Hill, N.C.Missouri-St.Louis 0 1 0 0 — 1Connecticut 0 1 0 0 — 2

1980EAIAW Third Round

EAIAW Regional Tournament First Round: Nov. 4 – Storrs, Conn.St. John Fisher 0 1 — 1Connecticut 2 1 —- 3Scoring: SJ Laurini. UC Duffy. UC Buckley (2). Shots: SJ 18, UC 21. Saves: SJ Rose 7, UC Breen 10.

EAIAW Regional TournamentSecond Round: Nov. 8 – Burlington, Vt.Massachusetts 1 0 — 1Connecticut 0 2 — 2Scoring: UM Feldman. UC McKay. UC Buckley. Shots: UM 8, UC 9. Saves: UM Tuller 7, UC Breen 6.

EAIAW Regional TournamentThird Round: Nov. 9 – Burlington, Vt.Cortland State 3 2 — 5Connecticut 0 2 — 2Scoring: CS St. Pierre (2). CS Archer. CS Febrey. CS Brendel. UC Buckley. UC Spink.Shots: CS 30, UC 20. Saves: CS Schockrow 7, UC Breen 8.

1979EAIAW Seventh Place

EAIAW Regional Tournament First Round: Nov. 9 – Providence, R.I.Connecticut 0 1 — 1Massachusetts 3 1 — 4Scoring: UC Hall. UM Krosser (2). UM Anderson. UM Holmstrom. Shots: UC 17, UM 22. Saves: UC Proctor 7, UM Tuller 15.

EAIAW Regional TournamentConsolation Game: Nov. 10 – Providence, R.I.Connecticut 1 1 — 2Brown 1 4 — 5Scoring: UC Spink. UC Duffy. BU Fusco (3). BU Meir (2).Shots: BU 38, UC 29. Saves: BU Roth 17, UC Proctor 15.

EAIAW Regional TournamentSeventh-Place Game: Nov. 11 – Providence, R.I.Penn State 0 0 — 0Connecticut 2 1 — 3Scoring: UC O’Meara (2). UC Duffy. Shots: PSU 17, UC 11. Saves: PSU Wisnewski 7, UC Proctor 17.





2010 (10-10-3, 4-5-2)NCAA Tournament First Round

SIENA L, 3-2 (OT)vs. William and Mary % T, 0-0 (2OT)vs. Virginia % L, 1-0 (2OT)ILLINOIS W, 2-1 (2OT)PENN STATE W, 3-2 (OT)YALE W, 2-0CCSU W, 5-0PROVIDENCE* T, 0-0 (2OT)at Bosotn University L, 3-0ST. JOHN’S* L, 2-1at Syracuse* W, 3-0at Rutgers* L, 2-0at Seton Hall* W, 3-0 MARQUETTE* L, 1-0USF* W, 3-0NOTRE DAME* T, 1-1 (2OT)DEPAUL* W, 3-1at West Virginia* L, 3-0at Pittsburgh* L, 1-0LOUISVILLE & W, 3-0at Notre Dame @ W, 2-0vs. West Virginia ^ L, 2-0vs. Hofstra # L, 1-0% Penn State Tournament* BIG EAST game& BIG EAST First Round (Storrs, Conn.)@ BIG EAST Quarter. (South Bend, Ind.)^ BIG EAST Semis (Piscataway, N.J.)# NCAA First Round (Newton, Mass.)

2009 (11-8-2, 5-5-1)NCAA Tournament Second

Round

vs. BYU% L, 1-0vs. Penn State% L, 3-2HARVARD W, 3-1CCSU W, 3-1BOSTON UNIVERSITY# W, 1-0 (OT)WAKE FOREST# W, 4-2at Providence* W, 2-0YALE W, 1-0at St. John’s* L, 1-0 (OT)SYRACUSE* W, 5-0VILLANOVA* W, 1-0GEORGETOWN* W, 2-1at Marquette* L, 3-2 (2OT)at South Florida* L, 2-1at Notre Dame* L, 6-1at DePaul* W, 2-1WEST VIRGINIA* T, 0-0 (2OT)PITTSBURGH L, 1-0 (OT)at Villanova^ T, 1-1 (4-1 PK)vs. Boston University& W, 1-0 (2OT)vs. Boston College$ L, 2-0% - Penn State Tournament# - UConn Classic* - BIG EAST game ̂- BIG EAST First Round (Villanova, Pa.)

& - NCAA First Round (Newton, Mass...)$ - NCAA Second Round (Newton, Mass..)

2008 (7-9-6, 4-3-4)

CCSU L, 2-1vs. Hofstra% W, 1-0vs. Florida State% L, 3-0YALE W, 2-1 (2OT)BOSTON UNIVERSITY L, 1-0UCLA# L, 3-0PENN STATE# L, 2-0PROVIDENCE* W, 1-0at Fairfield T, 2-2 (2OT)SOUTH FLORIDA* T, 0-0 (2OT)at Marquette* L, 1-0at Louisville* T, 1-1 (2OT)at Cincinnati* L, 2-1at Pittsburgh* W, 2-1at West Virginia* T, 0-0 (2OT)DEPAUL* W, 3-0NOTRE DAME* L, 2-0SYRACUSE* W, 2-0ST. JOHN’S* T, 1-1 (2OT)vs. Georgetown^ W, 2-1vs. West Virginia& T, 1-1 (4-2 PK)vs. Notre Dame$ L, 1-0 (OT)% - Penn State Tournament# - UConn Classic* - BIG EAST game ̂- BIG EAST Quarterfinal (Washington, D.C.)

& - BIG EAST Semifinal (South Bend, Ind..)$ - BIG EAST Final (South Bend, Ind..)

2007 (14-6-2, 8-2-1)NCAA Tournament Quarterfinal

vs. Princeton% W, 1-0vs. Stanford% L, 0-1PENN STATE L, 0-1CENTRAL CONNECTICUT W, 2-1BROWN# W, 5-1FAIRFIELD# W, 4-1at Providence* W, 6-0at South Florida* W, 1-0MARQUETTE* W, 5-0RUTGERS* T, 0-0 (2OT)SETON HALL* W, 2-1 (OT)PITTSBURGH* W, 4-0WEST VIRGINIA* W, 2-0at DePaul* W, 2-1at Notre Dame* L, 1-2 (OT)at St. John’s* L, 0-1 (2OT)at Syracuse* W, 2-0GEORGETOWN^ L, 0-1at Boston College& T, 0-0 (2OT)vs. Wake Forest $ W, 1-0at Stanford @ W, 2-0at Florida State! L, 2-3 (2OT)% - Terrier Invitational# - UConn Classic* - BIG EAST game ̂- BIG EAST Quarterfinal (Storrs, Conn.)

& - NCAA First Round (Newton, Mass.)$ - NCAA Second Round (Newton, Mass.)@ - NCAA Third Round (Palo Alto, Calif.)! - NCAA Quarterfinal (Tallahassee, Fla.)

2006 (11-7-4, 7-3-1)NCAA Tournament Second

Round

HOFSTRA% W, 3-0MAINE% T, 1-1 (2OT)vs. North Carolina^ L, 2-3vs. Duke^ W, 2-1vs. Santa Clara& L, 1-2 (2OT)at UCLA& L, 0-3PROVIDENCE* W, 4-0at Central Connecticut W, 2-1at Massachusetts L, 1-2at Marquette* L, 0-1 (2OT)SOUTH FLORIDA* W, 3-0at Villanova* L, 0-1at Georgetown* L, 0-2ST. JOHN’S* W, 4-0SYRACUSE* W, 2-0NOTRE DAME* T, 0-0 (2OT)DEPAUL* W, 6-0at West Virginia* W, 1-0at Pittsburgh* W, 4-2at Rutgers@ T, 0-0 (2OT)vs. Columbia# W, 2-1vs. Texas$ T, 1-1 (2OT)* - BIG EAST Opponent% - UConn Classic (Storrs, Conn.) ̂- Yale Soccer Classic (New Haven, Conn.)

& - UCLA Women’s Cup (Los Angeles, Calif.)@ - BIG EAST Quarterfinals (Piscataway, N.J.)# - NCAA First Round (Storrs, Conn.)$ - NCAA Second Round (West Hartford, Conn.)

2005 (15-5-2, 10-1)NCAA Tournament First

Round

vs. Hofstra% W, 3-0 at Penn State% L, 2-1vs. Maryland& W, 2-1 (2OT)vs. Florida& L, 0-5MASSACHUSETTS! W, 4-0COLGATE! W, 2-0PRINCETON T, 1-1 (2OT)at Providence* W, 1-0MARQUETTE* W, 2-1at USF*+ W, 1-0 (OT)CINCINNATI* W, 3-0LOUISVILLE* W, 2-1at Syracuse* W, 3-0at St. John’s* W, 3-2at Notre Dame* L, 4-0at DePaul* W, 2-1WEST VIRGINIA* W, 2-1PITTSBURGH* W, 1-0RUTGERS* ^ T, 1-1 (4-2PK)vs. West Virginia*= W, 1-0 (2OT)vs. Notre Dame* $ L, 5-0vs. BU (NCAA 1st Round) L, 1-0 (2OT)% - Penn State Tournament, & - Notre Dame Tournament, South Bend,

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Ind. ̂- BIG EAST Tournament Quarterfinal

= - BIG EAST Tournament Semifinal$ - BIG EAST Tournament Final! - UConn Classic

2004 (18-7-1, 8-2)NCAA Tournament Third

Round

NAVY W, 2-0PENN STATE# L, 1-2 (2OT)PORTLAND# L, 1-3at Yale L, 1-3vs. Hartford W, 3-0NOTRE DAME* L, 0-1OREGON W, 1-0at Providence* W, 3-1RUTGERS* W, 2-0BOSTON COLLEGE* L, 1-2 (2OT)at St. John’s* W, 2-0GEORGETOWN* W, 3-1at Syracuse* W, 2-0at Seton Hall* W, 3-0BROWN W, 2-0at Villanova* W, 3-0CENTRAL CONNECTICUT W, 2-0PITTSBURGH* W, 1-0SACRED HEART W, 1-0at Harvard L, 0-1RUTGERS& W, 1-0vs. Villanova% T, 1-1 (3-2 PK)vs. Notre Dame% W, 2-1vs. Harvard (NCAA 1st Round)+ W, 2-1vs. Colgate (NCAA 2nd Round)+ W, 4-0vs. Notre Dame (NCAA 3rd Round)$ L, 0-2# - UConn/adidas Classic* - BIG EAST Opponent& - BIG EAST Quarterfinal (Storrs, Conn.)% - BIG EAST Tournament (Storrs, Conn.)$ - in South Bend, IN

2003 (15-6-3, 5-1)NCAA Tournament Final

WAKE FOREST! T, 0-0CENTRAL CONNECTICUT! W, 4-1vs. Yale W, 2-1vs. Washington# T, 1-1 (2OT)vs. Portland# W, 3-2 (2OT)WEST VIRGINIA L, 0-1LONG BEACH STATE W, 5-0at Miami* L, 1-3at Virginia Tech* W, 5-3at Boston College* W, 2-1 (OT)at Pittsburgh W, 3-0HOFSTRA T, 0-0 (2OT)at Hartford L, 0-1 (OT)PROVIDENCE* W, 4-0at Notre Dame L, 0-2ST. JOHN’S* W, 4-1SYRACUSE* W, 6-0VILLANOVA$ L, 0-1

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vs. BU (NCAA 1st Round)+ W, 1-0vs. CCSU . (NCAA 2nd Round)+ W, 3-2(OT)MICHIGAN (NCAA 3rd Round)& W, 5-0vs. BYU (NCAA Quarterfinal)& W, 3-2vs. FSU (NCAA Semifinal)= W, 2-0vs. North Carolina (NCAA Final)= L, 0-6! - UConn adidas Classic# - Portland Tournament, Portland, Oregon* -- BIG EAST Northeast Division Op-ponent$ - BIG EAST Tournament Quarterfinal+ - in Newton, Mass. ̂- at Morrone Stadium (Storrs, Conn.)

= NCAA College Cup (Cary, N.C.)

2002 (21-3-1, 6-0)NCAA Tournament Quarter-

final

HARTFORD! W, 3-2MARYLAND! W, 3-1at Florida L, 3-2at Georgia W, 3-2 (2OT)VILLANOVA T, 1-1 (2OT)at Wisconsin% W, 2-1vs. St. Louis% W, 2-0at Syracuse* W, 3-0BOSTON COLLEGE* W, 2-1at St. John’s* W, 3-0MIAMI* W, 5-0YALE W, 1-0at Rutgers W, 2-0at Notre Dame L, 1-3SETON HALL W, 3-1at Providence* W, 1-0VIRGINIA TECH* W, 2-1at Harvard W, 3-1GEORGETOWN@ W, 1-0vs. Villanova& W, 3-0vs. West Virginia& W, 1-0vs. CCSU (NCAA 1st Round)+ W, 2-0vs. URI (NCAA 2nd Round)+ W, 2-1 (OT)vs. FSU(NCAA 3rd Round)+ W, 1-0vs. Penn State (NCAA Quarterfinal)+ L, 1-2!—UConn Classic%— Wisconsin Tournament (Madison, Wisc.)*— BIG EAST Northeast Opponent@ — BIG EAST Quarterfinal (Storrs, Conn.)& - BIG EAST Tournament (Storrs, Conn.)+ - at Morrone Stadium, Storrs, Conn.

2001 (18-6-0, 5-1)NCAA Tournament Third

Round

vs. Hartford+ W, 2-1 (OT)vs. Penn State+ L, 0-2at Massachusetts W, 5-0OHIO STATE! L, 1-2GEORGIA! W, 2-0ST. JOHN’S* W, 5-0at Virginia Tech* W, 2-0at Miami* W, 5-0

PROVIDENCE* W, 2-1 (OT)FLORIDA L, 1-2SYRACUSE* W, 3-1at Boston College* L, 0-2at West Virginia W, 1-0at William & Mary W, 1-0PITTSBURGH W, 3-0NOTRE DAME W, 3-1HARVARD W, 1-0 (OT)at Dartmouth W, 1-0 (2OT)YALE W, 2-1VILLANOVA@ W, 1-0vs. West Virginia& L, 0-1vs. Sacred Heart (NCAA 1st Round)# W, 3-0vs. Harvard (NCAA 2nd Round)# W, 1-0vs. Penn State (NCAA 3rd Round)# L, 0-2+— KeyBank Classic (Notre Dame, IN)! — UConn/Diadora Classic* — BIG EAST Northeast Opponent@ — BIG EAST Quarterfinals (Storrs, Conn.)& — BIG EAST Tournament (Piscataway, N.J.)# - at Morrone Stadium (Storrs, Conn.)


final

at Providence* W, 4-0PENN STATE T, 1-1 (OT)vs. Stanford= L, 0-3vs. Santa Clara= L, 1-2 (OT)MASSACHUSETTS W, 1-0CENTRAL CONNECTICUT! W, 4-0NEBRASKA! L, 0-2at Villanova W, 3-0MIAMI* W, 6-1BOSTON COLLEGE* W, 1-0at Syracuse* W, 2-1 (OT)COLGATE W, 4-0at St. John’s* W, 6-0at Seton Hall W, 3-0at Yale L, 0-1GEORGETOWN W, 5-0RUTGERS W, 6-1DARTMOUTH L, 2-4NOTRE DAME T, 0-0 (OT)at Harvard W, 1-0WEST VIRGINIA@ W, 1-0 (OT)vs. Syracuse^ W, 3-0vs. Notre Dame^ L, 0-1vs. Wisconsin (NCAA 2nd Round)% W, 1-0vs. Nebraska (NCAA 3rd Round)# W, 1-0vs. UNC (NCAA Quarterfinal)$ L, 0-3= - Notre Dame Tournament (Notre Dame, Ind.)!- UConn Classic* - BIG EAST Northeast Opponent@ - BIG EAST Quarterfinal (Storrs, Conn.) ̂- BIG EAST Tournament (Notre Dame,

Ind.)% - at Morrone Stadium (Storrs, Conn.)# - in Lincoln, Neb.$ - in Chapel Hill, N.C.


1999 (17-8-0, 5-0)NCAA Tournament Quarterfinal

vs. Duke/ L, 0-2vs. North Carolina/ L, -3at Nebraska^ L, 1-4vs. Southern California^ L, 1-2 (OT)ST. JOHN’S* W, 5-1WEST VIRGINIA& W, 4-0OHIO STATE& W, 4-0at Massachusetts W, 4-3 (OT)SYRACUSE* W, 4-2at Boston College* W, 1-0VANDERBILT W, 2-0PROVIDENCE* W, 3-0at Miami* W, 5-1at Dartmouth W, 2-1 (OT)WILLIAM & MARY W, 4-1at Notre Dame L, 1-2 (OT)at Pittsburgh W, 4-0HARVARD L, 0-1YALE W, 5-0GEORGETOWN^ W, 2-0BOSTON COLLEGE# W, 2-1 (OT)vs. Notre Dame@ L, 2-4vs. Dartmouth (NCAA 2nd Round)% W, 3-0vs. BC (NCAA 3rd Round)% W, 5-0vs. Santa Clara (NCAA Quarterfinal)$ L, 0-3/ - Notre Dame Tournament (South Bend, Ind.) ̂- Nebraska Tournament (Lincoln, Neb.)

& - UConn Classic* - BIG EAST Northeast Opponent# - BIG EAST Quarterfinal (Storrs, Conn.)@ - BIG EAST Tournament (Piscataway, N.J.)% - at Morrone Stadium (Storrs, Conn.)$ - in Santa Clara, Calif.

1998 (21-2-2, 10-0-1)NCAA Tournament Quarterfinal

at Boston College* W, 1-0DUKE& W, 3-2WISCONSIN& W, 2-0at Providence* W, 11-0MASSACHUSETTS W, 4-1at West Virginia* W, 2-1 (OT)at Georgetown* W, 7-1vs. Washington^ W, 4-1vs. Loyola (Maryland)^ W, 6-0ST. JOHN’S* W, 7-0SYRACUSE* W, 2-0vs. James Madison W, 3-0at Maryland T, 2-2 (OT)NOTRE DAME* T, 1-1 (OT)PITTSBURGH* W, 6-0at Harvard W, 2-0SETON HALL* W, 3-0at Villanova* W, 4-0RUTGERS* W, 7-0vs. Villanova@ W, 5-0vs. Boston College@ W, 2-0

vs. Notre Dame@ L, 0-1vs. Syracuse (NCAA 2nd Round)% W, 2-1vs. Hartford (NCAA 3rd Round)% W, 2-1vs. Santa Clara (NCAA Quarterfinal)$ L, 0-1&— UConn Classic ̂- Rutgers/UMBRO Classic (Piscataway,

N.J.)* - BIG EAST Opponent@ - BIG EAST Tournament (Storrs, Conn.)% - at Morrone Stadium (Storrs, Conn.)$ - in Santa Clara, Calif.

1997 (23-4-0, 10-1)NCAA Tournament Final

SAN FRANCISCO! W, 4-1HARTFORD! L, 2-3at St. John’s* W, 3-1BOSTON COLLEGE* W, 3-0at Syracuse* W, 7-0vs. NC State# W, 2-0vs. UCLA# W, 1-0at Massachusetts W, 2-1GEORGETOWN* W, 9-0WEST VIRGINIA* W, 5-0VILLANOVA* W, 3-0HARVARD W, 5-0at Rutgers* W, 4-0PROVIDENCE* W, 5-0DARTMOUTH W, 2-0BROWN W, 4-0at Pittsburgh* W, 5-0at Notre Dame* L, 0-1at Seton Hall* W, 6-2MARYLAND W, 3-2vs. Seton Hall@ W, 7-1vs. Notre Dame@ L, 1-6vs. Fairfield (NCAA 1st Round)$ W, 3-0vs. Hartford (NCAA 2nd Round)$ W, 2-1 (OT)vs. William & Mary (NCAA Q-final)$ W, 4-0vs. Notre Dame (NCAA Semifinal)§ W, 2-1vs. North Carolina (NCAA Final)§ L, 0-2! - UConn/UMBRO Classic # - Rutgers/UMBRO Tournament (Piscat-away, N.J.)* - BIG EAST Opponent@ - BIG EAST Tournament (Piscataway, N.J.)$ - at Morrone Stadium (Storrs, Conn.)§ - NCAA College Cup (Greensboro, N.C.)

1996 (22-3, 8-1)NCAA Tournament Quarter-

final

COLGATE W, 5-0vs. Southern Methodist! W, 4-0vs. Georgia! W, 2-0at Providence* W, 10-0CORNELL# W, 10-1OREGON STATE# W, 1-0GEORGETOWN* W, 12-0

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NOTRE DAME* L, 1-2WEST VIRGINIA* W, 12-0at Villanova* W, 3-1at Brown W, 3-1RUTGERS* W, 4-0ST. JOHN’S* W, 8-0DARTMOUTH W, 5-1at Seton Hall* W, 4-0MASSACHUSETTS W, 2-0at Harvard W, 2-1at Hartford W, 4-0YALE W, 2-0at Boston College* W, 5-1vs. Rutgers@ W, 4-0vs. Notre Dame@ L, 3-4vs. Dartmouth (NCAA First Round)$ W, 1-0vs. UMass (NCAA Second Round)$ W, 2-0vs. Santa Clara (NCAA Quarterfinal)$ L, 0-1 !— UMass Classic (Amherst, Mass.)#— UConn/UMBRO Classic*— BIG EAST Opponent@— BIG EAST Tournament (Notre Dame, Ind.)$ - at Morrone Stadium (Storrs, Conn.)


final

at Oregon State L, 1-2at Portland T, 3-3 (OT)WISCONSIN-GB# W, 6-0VERMONT# W, 7-0PROVIDENCE* W, 8-0at Dartmouth W, 1-0BOSTON COLLEGE* W, 4-0JAMES MADISON W, 4-0BROWN W, 3-0COLGATE W, 4-0SETON HALL* W, 10-0at Notre Dame* W, 5-4 (OT)at Georgetown* W, 4-0at Rutgers* W, 3-0at St. John’s* W, 2-1 (OT)at Yale W, 2-0at Massachusetts W, 2-0VILLANOVA* W, 5-0HARTFORD T, 2-2 (OT)HARVARD W, 3-0vs. Villanova@ W, 3-1vs. Notre Dame@ L, 0-1vs. UMass (NCAA NE Regional)+ W, 3-0vs. Notre Dame (NCAA Quarterfinal)$ L, 0-2 #— UConn/UMBRO Classic*— BIG EAST Opponent@— BIG EAST Tournament (South Orange, N.J.)+ - at Morrone Stadium (Storrs, Conn.)$ - in South Bend, Ind.

1994 (19-4-0)NCAA Tournament Semifinal

vs. Washington St.# L, 1-2at Cal-Berkeley# W, 1-0

COLGATE $ W, 1-0ST. JOHN’S $ W, 6-0at Providence W, 5-0DARTMOUTH W, 1-0 (OT)at Boston College W, 2-1vs. William & Mary % L, 0-2vs. Central Florida % W, 2-1at Brown W, 2-1at Vermont W, 1-0HARVARD W, 1-0PORTLAND W, 1-0YALE W, 4-1VILLANOVA W, 6-0MASSACHUSETTS W, 2-1CORNELL W, 3-0RHODE ISLAND W, 6-0at Hartford W, 1-0vs. St. John’s & L, 0-1vs. Brown (NCAA NE Regional) @ W, 1-0vs. Hartford (NCAA NE Regional)@ W, 2-1 (2OT)vs. North Carolina (NCAA Semifinal)+ L, 0-3#— Pleasanton Invitational$— UConn/Puma Classic, Storrs, Conn.%— UMass Classic&— BIG EAST Tournament@— NCAA Northeast Regional (West Hartford, Conn.)+— NCAA National Semifinal (Portland, Ore.)

1993 (17-6-1)NCAA Tournament Quarterfinal

SANTA CLARA L ,1-4VERMONT W, 5-1COLGATE# W, 1-0ST. JOHN’S# W, 5-0PROVIDENCE W, 1-0 (OT)at Dartmouth W, 2-1 (OT)BOSTON COLLEGE W, 1-0UC-SANTA BARBARA W, 1-0BROWN W, 3-2at Virginia W, 1-0at North Carolina L, 0-2at Harvard W, 4-0NEW HAMPSHIRE W, 2-0at Yale T, 2-2 (OT)vs. Cornell$ W, 1-0vs. William & Mary$ L, 0-1at Rhode Island W, 3-0at Massachusetts L, 1-2 (OT)HOLY CROSS W, 7-0HARTFORD W, 3-2 (OT)vs. Villanova% W, 3-0vs. Providence% L, 0-1vs. Dartmouth (NCAA First Round)& W, 3-1vs UMass (NCAA Quarterfinal)@ L, 0-1# - UConn/Puma Classic$ - Rutgers/Puma Classic (New Brunswick, N.J.)% - BIG EAST Tournament (Providence, R.I.)& - in Amherst, Mass.

1992 (15-5-1)

NCAA Tournament First Round

at Vermont W, 1-0vs. Canisius# W, 10-0vs. California# W, 2-1at Providence W, 3-2 OTWASHINGTON W, 4-0at Holy Cross W, 2-0at Boston College W, 1-0CORNELL W, 2-1at Brown W, 4-1RUTGERS T, 0-0 (OT)HARVARD W, 3-0at New Hampshire W, 2-1 (OT)RHODE ISLAND W, 10-0YALE W, 2-0NORTH CAROLINA L, 1-5at Adelphi W, 1-0MASSACHUSETTS W, 1-0at Hartford L, 1-3at Santa Clara L, 0-3at Stanford L, 1-2vs. UMass (NCAA 1st Round) L, 1-2#—at East Hartford Holiday Inn Women’s Soccer Cup


at Rhode Island W, 11-0VERMONT W, 7-1ADELPHI W, 4-0WILLIAM & MARY W, 4-2PROVIDENCE W, 2-0at North Carolina L, 0-2at Duke W, 2-1HOLY CROSS W, 8-1BOSTON COLLEGE W, 1-0BROWN W, 2-0 (OT)at Rutgers W, 1-0NEW HAMPSHIRE W, 2-0at Harvard W, 4-1at Yale W, 2-1at Massachusetts W, 2-0COLORADO COLLEGE L, 0-1HARTFORD L, 2-4at UC-Santa Barbara L, 1-2vs. Santa Clara W, 1-0 (OT)vs. UMass (NCAA 1st Round) W, 1-0vs. Virginia (NCAA Quarterfinal) L, 0-2

1990 (15-8-1)NCAA Tournament Final

at Vermont T, 1-1 (OT)RHODE ISLAND W, 5-0at North Carolina State L, 2-3 (OT)at Duke W, 2-1at Providence W, 1-0NORTH CAROLINA W, 3-2 (OT)at Holy Cross W, 2-1at Boston College L, 0-1CORNELL W, 3-1at Brown L, 0-1

1981 Huskies


at Adelphi L, 2-3at New Hampshire W, 4-1HARVARD W, 1-0VIRGINIA L, 1-3RUTGERS W, 1-0YALE W, 3-1MASSACHUSETTS W, 2-0at Hartford W, 2-1 (OT)at Wisconsin L, 1-2at Colorado College L, 0-2vs. Hartford (NCAA 1st Round) W, 2-1vs. Virginia (NCAA Quarterfinal) W, 1-0vs. Santa Clara (NCAA Semifinal)# W, 2-1 (2 OT, sudden death penalty kicks, 4-3)vs. North Carolina (NCAA Final)# L, 0-6# - NCAA College Cup (Chapel Hill, N.C.)

1989 (14-3-2)NCAA Tournament First

Round

at Vermont W, 1-0MONMOUTH W, 6-0at Rhode Island W, 7-1BOSTON COLLEGE T, 1-1at Rutgers W, 2-1PROVIDENCE W, 4-0NORTH CAROLINA L, 0-1at Massachusetts T, 1-1CORNELL W, 3-0BROWN W, 1-0ADELPHI W, 2-1NEW HAMPSHIRE W, 2-1at Harvard W, 2-1HOLY CROSS W, 4-0at Yale W, 3-0at William & Mary L, 0-2vs. NC State# W, 1-0HARTFORD W, 2-0vs. Hartford (NCAA 1st Round)* T, 2-2 (OT, Penalty Kicks, 3-4)#—at William & Mary Tournament


Round

MONMOUTH W, 3-0VERMONT# W, 2-1 (OT)BOSTON COLLEGE# W, 2-1 (OT)RHODE ISLAND W, 2-1at Adelphi W, 2-1at Providence W, 3-0RUTGERS W, 4-1STANFORD W, 1-0 (OT)vs. Barry@ L, 0-2vs. Central Florida@ L, 1-2at Brown W, 1-0MASSACHUSETTS T, 0-0 (OT)at New Hampshire L, 0-1HARVARD W, 3-0PRINCETON W, 2-0at Holy Cross W, 5-1YALE W, 5-0WILLIAM & MARY L, 0-1





yeAr By yeAr resUlts

at Hartford W, 1-0 (OT)COLORADO COLLEGE. T, 0-0 (OT)at Boston College W, 1-0vs. Wisconsin (NCAA 1st Round)@ L, 0-1# - HUSKY INVITATIONAL@ - at Fairfax, Va.


MONMOUTH# W, 5-0BOSTON COLLEGE@ W, 2-0VILLANOVA@ T, 1-1ADELPHI W, 1-0NORTH CAROLINA STATE L, 0-2vs. Colorado College& L, 1-3at William & Mary W, 4-2at Massachusetts L, 0-3CORNELL W, 2-0BROWN W, 1-0VERMONT W, 1-0NEW HAMPSHIRE W, 3-0at Harvard T, 1-1 (OT)at Rutgers L, 0-2at Princeton W, 2-0BOSTON COLLEGE W, 2-1at Yale W, 1-0BARRY UNIV. T, 0-0 (OT)KEENE STATE W, 1-0HARTFORD W, 1-0 (OT)WISCONSIN W, 2-0HOLY CROSS W, 2-0vs. Rutgers (NCAA 1st Round) W, 1-0vs. UMass (NCAA Quarterfinal) L, 1-3# - at Tunxis Mead Field@ - HUSKY INVITATIONAL& - at Williamsburg, Va.

1986 (15-5-1)NCAA Tournament Quarter-

finalMONMOUTH W, 7-0PROVIDENCE W, 1-0BOSTON COLLEGE W, 3-1SPRINGFIELD W, 8-0CAL-BERKELEY L, 0-1at Holy Cross W, 2-1vs. Radford W, 2-1 (2OT)at North Carolina L, 0-3MASSACHUSETTS L, 1-2at Brown L, 1-3at New Hampshire W, 1-0at Vermont T, 1-1 (OT)HARVARD W, 2-0KEENE STATE W, 1-0at Boston College W, 2-1YALE W, 3-0COLORADO COLL.EGE W, 2-1PRINCETON W, 2-0at Hartford W, 1-0vs. Brown (NCAA 1st Round) W, 5-0vs. UMass (NCAA Quarterfinal) L, 0-1 (2 OT, penalty kicks)


Round

MONMOUTH W, 5-0HARTWICK W, 2-0RADFORD W, 2-0NEW HAMPSHIRE W, 5-0at Springfield W, 2-0CINCINNATI* W, 2-0at George Mason L, 0-2at Massachusetts L, 0-1PROVIDENCE W, 2-0vs. Brown$ L, 1-2 (OT)VERMONT W, 5-0NORTH CAROLINA L, 0-5at Harvard W, 1-0 (OT)at Keene State W, 2-1BOSTON COLLEGE W, 1-0at Yale W, 6-0at Adelphi W, 1-0at Providence W, 7-1vs. Cortland State (NCAA 1st Round)# L, 1-2* - at Tunxis Mead Field $ - at George Mason University

1984 (17-4-2)NCAA Tournament Final

at Hartwick W, 3-2VILLANOVA* W, 4-1BOSTON COLLEGE W, 2-1PROVIDENCE W, 7-1vs. Cal-Berkeley$ W, 2-1vs. UC-Santa Barbara$ T, 1-1(OT)SPRINGFIELD W, 3-0COLORADO COLLEGE W, 1-0YALE W, 2-0MASSACHUSETTS@ L, 0-2CORTLAND STATE L, 1-2 (OT)at Brown T, 0-0 (OT)at New Hampshire W, 6-0at Vermont W, 3-0HARVARD W, 2-0at Princeton W, 1-0KEENE STATE W, 3-2at Boston College L, 1-2ADELPHI W, 4-2vs Cortland State (NCAA 1st Round) W, 3-0vs. Brown (NCAA Quarterfinal) W, 1-0vs. UMass (NCAA Semifinal)# W, 2-1(OT)vs. North Carolina (NCAA Final)# L, 0-2* - UConn Tournament$- at Cortland State Tournament @—at Tunxis Mead Field #--NCAA College Cup (Chapel Hill, N.C.)


NORTH CAROLINA W, 3-1at Providence W, 8-0vs. Adelphi* W, 2-1

at. Villanova* W, 2-0vs. Cal-Berkeley@ W, 2-1vs. Central Florida@ W, 1-0vs. Cincinnati@ T, 0-0at Springfield W, 2-1at Yale W, 6-2at Massachusetts W, 1-0at Adelphi W, 2-1PRINCETON W, 1-0BROWN W, 3-0NEW HAMPSHIRE W, 5-0VERMONT W, 1-0at Harvard W, 4-2RADFORD W, 3-0BOSTON COLLEGE W, 3-0WESTFIELD STATE W, 10-0vs. BC (NCAA First Round) W, 2-0vs. George Mason (NCAA Quarterfinal) L, 0-1vs. Massachusetts (NCAA Semifinal)# L, 0-1*—at Villanova Tournament@—at Cortland State Tournament#—NCAA College Cup (Chapel Hill, N.C.)


HARTWICK W, 4-0ADELPHI W, 12-0CORTLAND STATE W, 3-0SPRINGFIELD W, 6-1YALE W, 6-0MASSACHUSETTS W, 1-0 (OT)at Army W, 11-0PENN STATE W, 4-0at Brown W, 2-1at New Hampshire W, 5-0at Vermont W, 1-0HARVARD W, 4-0at Boston College T, 1-1 (OT)at Westfield State W, 4-0GEORGE MASON W, 1-0vs. Cortland State (NCAA First Round) W, 2-0vs. Central Florida (NCAA Quarterfinal) L, 1-3vs. Missouri-St. Louis (NCAA Semifinal) W, 2-1# - NCAA Tournament Championship (Orlando, Fla.)

1981 (17-3-1)EAIAW Tournament, Runner-upAIAW Tournament, Third Place

at Plymouth State W, 2-0GEORGE WASHINGTON W, 3-0SMITH W, 10-0at Cortland State T, 1-1at Springfield W, 2-1at Yale W, 4-1at Massachusetts W, 2-0NORTH CAROLINA L, 0-2BROWN W, 6-0VERMONT W, 3-2NEW HAMSPHIRE W, 7-0at Harvard W, 4-2BOSTON COLLEGE W, 4-2WESTFIELD W, 3-1

BROWN (EAIAW Quarterfinal)# W, 2-0CORTLAND STATE (EAIAW Semifinal)# W, 1-0HARVARD (EAIAW Final)# L, 1-2 (OT)CALIFORNIA (AIAW 1st Round)% W, 4-2OREGON (AIAW Quarterfinal)% W, 3-1at North Carolina (AIAW Semifinal)% L, 0-5vs. Missouri-St. Louis (AIAW Consolation)% W, 2-1#—EAIAW Tournament%—AIAW Tournament

1980 (15-4-1)EAIAW Regionals, Second

Place

at Plymouth State* W, 2-0vs. Massachusetts* T, 0-0vs. New Hampshire* W, 4-0BOSTON UNIVERSITY W, 9-0at Princeton L, 1-2at Smith W, 5-0SPRINGFIELD W, 3-0CORTLAND STATE W, 1-0YALE W, 3-1MASSACHUSETTS L, 1-2at Dartmouth W, 5-0HARVARD W, 2-1at Vermont W, 2-1at New Hampshire W, 7-1PENN STATE W, 3-0at Boston College L, 2-3PLYMOUTH STATE W, 5-0vs. St. John Fisher (EAIAW Quarterfinal)# W, 3-1vs. UMass (EAIAW Semifinal)# W, 2-1at Cortland State (EAIAW Final)# L, 2-5*—Plymouth State Tournament #—EAIAW Regional Games

1979 (9-6-1)EAIAW Regionals, Seventh

Place

at Massachusetts L, 1-6at Harvard L, 1-2 (OT)SMITH W, 2-0SPRINGFIELD W, 4-1NEW HAMPSHIRE W, 7-1at Trinity W, 4-0at Mt. Holyoke W, 4-0BROWN L, 0-1WESLEYAN W, 5-0VERMONT L, 1-2 (OT)DARTMOUTH W, 1-0at Bryant W, 13-1at Yale T, 2-2vs. Massachusetts# L, 1-4at Brown# L, 2-5vs. Penn State# W, 3-0#—EAIAW Tournament





All-tiMe reCorD vs. oPPonents

all Time record vs. opponentsTeam First Game Last Game Last Result W L T Pct.Adelphi 1982 1992 W, 1-0 10 1 0 .909Army 1982 1982 W, 11-0 1 0 0 1.000Barry 1987 1988 L, 0-2 0 1 1 .250Boston College 1980 2009 L, 2-0 26 6 3 .786Boston University 1980 2010 L, 3-0 4 3 0 .571Brigham Young 2003 2009 L, 1-0 1 1 0 .500Brown 1979 2007 W, 5-1 19 5 1 .780Bryant 1979 1979 W, 13-1 1 0 0 1.000California 1981 1992 W, 2-1 5 1 0 .833UC Santa Barbara 1984 1993 W, 1-0 1 1 1 .500Canisius 1992 1992 W, 10-0 1 0 0 1.000Central Connecticut 2000 2010 W, 5-0 9 1 0 .900Central Florida 1982 1994 W, 2-1 2 2 0 .500Cincinnati 1983 2008 L, 2-1 2 1 1 .625Colgate 1993 2005 W, 2-0 7 0 0 1.000Colorado College 1984 1991 L, 1-0 2 3 1 .417Columbia 2006 2006 W, 2-1 1 0 0 1.000Cornell 1987 1996 W, 10-1 7 0 0 1.000Cortland State 1980 1984 W, 3-0 5 3 1 .611Dartmouth 1979 2001 W, 1-0 (2OT) 12 1 0 .923DePaul 2005 2010 W, 3-1 6 0 0 1.000Duke 1990 2006 W, 2-1 4 1 0 .800Fairfield 1997 2008 T, 2-2 (2OT) 2 0 1 .833Florida 2001 2005 L, 5-0 0 3 0 .000Florida State 2002 2008 L, 3-0 2 2 0 .500George Mason 1982 1985 L, 2-0 1 2 0 .333George Washington 1981 1981 W, 3-0 1 0 0 1.000Georgetown 1995 2009 W, 2-1 10 2 0 .833Georgia 1996 2002 W, 3-2 (2OT) 3 0 0 1.000Hartford 1986 2004 W, 3-0 15 5 1 .738Hartwick 1982 1985 W, 2-0 3 0 0 1.000Harvard 1979 2009 W, 3-1 24 4 1 .845Hofstra 2003 2010 L, 1-0 3 1 1 .700Holy Cross 1986 1993 W, 7-0 8 0 0 1.000Illinois 2010 2010 W, 2-1 (OT) 1 0 0 1.000James Madison 1995 1998 W, 3-0 2 0 0 1.000Keene State 1984 1987 W, 1-0 4 0 0 1.000Long Beach State 2003 2003 W, 5-0 1 0 0 1.000Louisville 2005 2010 W, 2-0 2 0 1 .833Loyola (Md.) 1998 1998 W, 6-0 1 0 0 1.000Maine 2006 2006 T, 1-1 0 0 1 .500Marquette 2005 2010 L, 1-0 2 4 0 .333Maryland 1997 2005 W, 2-1 (2OT) 3 0 1 .875Massachusetts 1979 2006 L, 2-1 20 14 3 .581Miami 1999 2002 W, 5-0 4 1 0 .800Michigan 2003 2003 W, 5-0 1 0 0 1.000Missouri-St. Louis 1981 1982 W, 2-1 2 0 0 1.000Monmouth 1985 1989 W, 6-0 5 0 0 1.000Mt. Holyoke 1979 1979 W, 4-0 1 0 0 1.000Navy 2006 2006 W, 2-0 1 0 0 1.000

Team First Game Last Game Last Result W L T Pct.Nebraska 1999 2000 W, 1-0 1 2 0 .333New Hampshire 1979 1993 W, 2-0 15 1 0 .938North Carolina 1981 2006 L, 3-2 2 16 0 .111North Carolina State 1987 1997 W, 2-0 2 2 0 .500Northeastern FIRST MEETINGNotre Dame 1995 2010 W, 2-0 5 20 4 .241Ohio 1999 1999 W, 4-0 1 0 0 1.000Ohio State 2001 2001 L, 2-1 0 1 0 .000Oregon 1981 2004 W, 1-0 2 0 0 1.000Oregon State 1995 1996 W, 1-0 1 1 0 .500Penn State 1979 2010 W, 3-2 (OT) 4 8 1 .346Pittsburgh 1997 2010 L, 1-0 10 2 0 .833Plymouth State 1980 1981 W, 2-0 3 0 0 1.000Portland 1980 2004 L, 3-2 2 1 1 .625Providence 1983 2010 T, 0-0 (2OT) 27 1 1 .948Radford 1983 1986 W, 2-1 (2OT) 3 0 0 1.000Rhode Island 1988 2002 W, 2-1 (2OT) 8 0 0 1.000Rutgers 1987 2010 L, 2-0 14 2 4 .800Sacred Heart 2001 2004 W, 1-0 2 0 0 1.000St. John’s 1993 2010 L, 2-1 14 4 1 .763St. John Fisher 1980 1980 W, 3-1 1 0 0 1.000St. Louis 2002 2002 W, 2-0 1 0 0 1.000San Francisco 1997 1997 W, 4-1 1 0 0 1.000Santa Clara 1990 2006 L, 2-1 (2OT) 2 7 0 .222Seton Hall 1995 2010 W, 3-0 10 0 0 1.000Siena 2010 2010 L, 3-2 (OT) 0 1 0 000Smith 1979 1981 W, 10-0 3 0 0 1.000South Florida 2005 2010 W, 3-0 4 1 1 .750Southern Cal 1999 1999 L, 2-1 (OT) 0 1 0 .000Southern Methodist 1996 1996 W, 4-0 1 0 0 1.000Springfield 1979 1986 W, 8-0 8 0 0 1.000Stanford 1988 2007 L, 1-0 2 3 0 .400Syracuse 1997 2010 W, 3-0 16 0 0 1.000Texas 2006 2006 T, 1-1 (2OT) 0 0 1 .500Trinity 1979 1979 W, 4-0 1 0 0 1.000UCLA 1997 2008 L, 3-0 1 1 0 .500Vanderbilt 1999 1999 W, 2-0 1 0 0 1.000Vermont 1979 1995 W, 7-0 14 1 2 .882Villanova 1983 2006 L, 1-0 14 2 3 .816Virginia 1990 2010 L, 1-0 (2OT) 2 3 0 .400Virginia Tech 2001 2003 W, 5-3 3 0 0 1.000Wake Forest 2003 2007 W, 1-0 1 0 1 .750Washington 1992 2003 T, 1-1 (2OT) 2 0 1 .833Washington State 1994 1994 L, 2-1 0 1 0 .000Wesleyan 1979 1979 W, 5-0 1 0 0 1.000West Virginia 1996 2010 L, 2-0 11 4 3 .694Westfield State 1981 1983 W, 10-0 3 0 0 1.000William & Mary 1987 2010 T, 0-0 (2OT) 5 4 1 .550Wisconsin 1987 2002 W, 2-1 4 2 0 .667Wisconsin-Green Bay 1995 1995 W, 6-0 1 0 0 1.000Yale 1979 2010 W, 2-0 23 2 2 .888**2010 Opponents in Bold




HUsKies AnD tHe U.s. nAtionAl teAM

Throughout the years, the University of Connecticut women’s soccer program has established itself as one of the premier programs in the country. In addition to the postseason appearances and perennial player accolades, several Huskies throughout the years have participated on the highest level of women’s soccer competition with the U.S. National Teams. These players have traveled internationally and across the United States where they have exhibited their skills and talents. Sara Whalen, a 1997 UConn graduate, helped the U.S. Women’s National Team to take home the 1999 World Cup Championship title and the Silver Medal in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Former Husky three-time All-American forward Mary-Frances Monroe has also made several national team appearances. Most recently, midfielder Meghan Schnur played with the U-19 US Team that competed in the FIFA World Championship in 2004. Additionally, Kristen Graczyk was called in three times in 2005 to participate in the Under-21 National Team camp. During the summer of 2009, Brittany Taylor was called up to play for the National Team, while Elizabeth Eng participated on the youth National Squad.

Christy rowe1996

Karen warner1990

Casey Zimny2001

Jennifer strong1991, 1992

Kerry Connors1997

Brittany taylor2006-2011

meghan sChnur2002-2004, 2007-2011

Kristen graCZyK2003, 2005

The huskies and the U.S. national Team

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u.s. youth NatioNaL teaMpLayer .............................................................. yearElizabeth Eng ................................................... 2008Brittany Taylor ............................................ 2006, 07Meghan Schnur ........................2002, 03, 04, 07, 08Kristen Graczyk .......................................... 2003, 05 Casey Zimny .................................................... 2001Jennifer Strong ........................................... 1991, 92Karen Warner ................................................... 1990Kim Prutting ...................................................... 1987Judy Michalski .................................................. 1983

u.s. NatioNaL teaMpLayer .............................................................. yearMeghan Schnur .................................... 2009, 10, 11Brittany Taylor ................................2008, 09, 10, 11Mary-Frances Monroe ............................... 2000, 01,Sara Whalen .............................1996, 97, 98, 99, 00Kerry Connors .................................................. 1997Christy Rowe .................................................... 1996Karen Ferguson .......................................... 1992, 93Jennifer Strong ................................................. 1992Kim Prutting ................................................ 1987, 88Tara Buckley .............................................. 1983, 85Moira Buckley ................................................... 1983Felice Duffy ...................................................... 1982




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In August of 1992, Len Tsantiris added a new dimension to Connecticut women’s soccer by bringing the team on an inter-national tour of Denmark. Since 1992, the program has had the privilege of traveling to different parts of the world three additional times. The NCAA rule limits a foreign tour to once every four years, which allows Coach Tsantiris to bring each class once. He believes that it is an integral part of the education that his players receive during their four years at UConn: “Not only can we prepare for the regular season and play against some of the best women’s teams in the world, but our players have the opportunity to learn about different cultures, see how the game is appreciated in other countries, and experience parts of the world that they may never see again.”

The foreign tour typically commences two days into preseason and lasts between 10 and 14 days. Players report to UConn in early August, complete compliance certification and fitness testing before the trip and then return to campus several days before classes begin. The following is a summary of the past four trips that Coach Tsantiris and his teams have taken.

1992: DENMARK

In 1992, Coach Tsantiris made history and ventured into his first international tour. The team played a challenging six-game schedule against top Division I and II clubs which included national team players from Denmark, Australia and Finland. The team finished the trip 3-1-2. Coach Tsantiris was very pleased with the outcome of the trip, “I was excited to expose the team to international soccer,” said Tsantiris. “We chose Denmark because the women’s club leagues there play some of the best women’s soccer in the world. They play a thinking kind of game.”

1996: DENMARK AND NORWAY

The success and benefits of the program’s first trip to Denmark encouraged Coach Tsantiris and his team to return to the Scandinavian countries four years later. Accompanied by many friends and family of the women’s soccer team, the Huskies began their Scandinavian tour in Copenhagen, Denmark. Highlights of the trip included attendance at a professional game, a scenic ferry ride from Denmark to Norway that included sights of the Oslo Fjord, and sightseeing in Copenhagen and Oslo. On the field, the Huskies improved on their international record from 1992 and came away from the trip with a 4-1 record. The Huskies beat Vejle (4-1), the No. 2 ranked women’s soccer professional club team in Denmark’s first division, along

with Mejrup (2-1) and FFI (3-1). The team’s only loss came to a very experienced and talented Fortuna squad, the #1 ranked club team in Europe at the time. Though the Huskies lost this game, they quickly identified areas that needed improvement for the regular season by gaining tremendous ex-perience. Consequently, UConn challenged for a na-tional championship the fol-lowing year. In addition, a relationship between UConn and Fortuna extended into a return trip from Fortuna to Morrone Stadium on the UConn campus for an exhi-bition game on September 10, 1998.

Foreign Tours




2000: GREECE AND ITALY

In 2000, Coach Tsantiris decided that it was time to take the team to his homeland. He is originally from a small island in Greece, but the team did not visit his island. They spent time in Athens, Leptokaria Pieria and Thessaloniki. During a two week tour of Greece and Italy, the Huskies played eight games, winning all eight and were crowned champions of the 3rd AEGEAN Olympus Cup. Coach Tsantiris valued the opportunity to go overseas and reflected on the importance of the trip shortly before leaving, “We are going to Greece and Italy to play games. We will play four in each country in order to gain competitive game experience that you can’t get from practicing. It will be very valuable. This experience will help us next year and the year after and will benefit all of our classes.” Sightseeing on this trip included Mt. Olympus, the ancient site of Dion, the ancient castle of Platamon, the Acropolis, and the Parthenon. After 7 days in Greece, the team traveled to Italy and spent time in Udine, Venice and Rome. With excel-lent food and amazing sites, the trip proved to be an invaluable experience for the team as they developed a more posses-sion style of play and advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinal, losing to the eventual National Champions. As coach Tsantiris foresaw, three years later the team played in the national championship game.

2004: BRAZIL

The men’s Brazilian national team has seen dominance with the likes of Pele, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, and the women’s national team has emerged over the past seven years as a World Cup and Olympic contender. On the field, the Brazil-ians display technical superiority, creativity and a confidence in their abilities to which most players aspire. Believing that his players would learn from and pick up some of Brazil’s savvy play, Coach Tsantiris decided that a trip to South America would be a new and exciting opportunity for the program. A 12-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, Buzios and Teresopolis proved to be an amazing experience for the group. “Everyday we were doing something. A lot of good things came out of it and it was a very educational experience for everyone. The kids were able to experience a different culture and create camara-derie with one another. And at the same time, we were in the richest soccer country in the world. It gave us an opportunity to play against a totally different level of competition” said Tsantiris.

The highlights of the trip included attendance at two professional games at Maracana Stadium, including a game in which former World Cup Champion Romario played. The team visited the Brazilian Soccer Hall of Fame within the Maracana, played beach soccer games against local players, visited the Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer tourist spots and practiced and played at the Brazilian National Training Center in Teresopolis.

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tHe lonG islAnD ConneCtion

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ConneCtionIn his 29-year history with Connecticut women’s soccer, Len Tsantiris has had 16 natives of New York’s Long Island play for the Huskies. Not only have these 16 competed as members of the team, they have each had a major impact on the program. Twelve have earned postseason honors and six of the Long Island products have been named All-Americans. All-Americans hailing from Long Island include three-time All-American Sara Whalen and Mary-Frances Monroe, former assistant coach and 1991, 1992, and 1993 All-American Karen Ferguson, 1991 All-American Cathy Cambria, 1988 and 1990 All-American Beth Grecco, and 1987, 1988, and 1989 All-American Kim Prutting. The Huskies had their seventh different Long Island athlete named All-American in 2007 when Brittany Taylor earned the honor. The Long Island tradition continued in 2008 with the addition of Michelle Reynolds and Heather Kasper and again in 2010 when Devin Prendergast joined the Huskies.

jamie BaumaN

BetH GreCCoAll-American (‘90)

kareN FerGusoNAll-American (‘91,‘92,‘93)

kim BaverstoCk

mary-FraNCes moNroeAll-American (‘98,’99,’00)

BrittaNy taylorAll-American (‘07, ‘09)

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sara wHaleNAll-American (‘95,‘96,‘97)

kim PruttiNGAll-American (‘87,’88,’89)

CatHy CamBriaAll-American (‘91)

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In This Section

Academic Counseling ....................................................92UConn Support Staff ......................................................93Huskies in the Community .......................................94-95

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John MiceliCPiA

Phone: (860) 486-6482fax: (860) 486-3441

[email protected]

ACADeMiC CoUnselinG

The University of Connecticut’s Counseling Program for Intercollegiate Athletes (CPIA) was established in 1986 to provide comprehensive support to all UConn student-athletes. CPIA’s staff includes nine full time counselors, a learning special-ist, three graduate assistants and an extensive complement of tutors. The program boasts a large computerized writing lab with electronic access to the reference tools of the Homer Babbidge Library. Individual tutors in all subjects are readily available to student-athletes upon their request. A CPIA counselor is assigned to each intercollegiate team. He or she monitors stu-dent-athlete academic performance; provides academic, career, and personal coun-seling while also making appropriate referrals to other University support programs including Career Services, Study Abroad, and discipline-specific advising; facilitates, in consort with faculty and staff advisors, registration in courses that accommodate practice times while optimizing progress toward a degree; coordinates tutor requests and assignment; assists in the development of learning and time management skills; and ensures individual student-athlete compliance with NCAA satisfactory academic progress rules. The UConn women’s soccer coaches and team members take great pride in the team’s academic, service, and leadership accomplishments. The team completed an academic Triple Crown of sorts in 2009-2010. First, they were recognized for academic excellence by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Second, they were recognized during the spring 2010 semester by the University as UConn’s top academic team, boasting a 3.26 spring 2009-fall 2009 cumulative team grade point average (the team has gone on to post a remarkable 3.44 team GPA for the spring 2010 semester). And third, the team was recognized by the NCAA in its Public Recognition Program as being in the top 10% among women’s soccer teams nationally with respect to Academic Progress Rate (APR). Indeed, fifteen members of the team achieved the Dean’s List in their school or college last year, the high-est number of Dean’s List achievers for the team since its academic heyday in the mid-1990’s. Leading the team this past year with perfect 4.0 spring semester GPA’s were seniors Annie Yi and Lauren Ebert. Brittany Taylor, Corey Bildstein and Jessica Shufelt followed closely in the spring semester with near perfect 3.93, 3.93 and 3.88 GPAs, respectively. Joining these five students in averaging at or above 3.5 over the full academic year were Melissa Busgue, Danielle Dakin, Becky Gundling, Karen Gurnon, Sam Kelley, Hillary Lackman, Kacey Richards, Linda Ruutu, and Courtney Wilkinson-Maitland. Annie Yi received the team’s individual Scholar-Athlete Award, recognizing sustained academic excellence, at the team’s annual banquet. She was accepted into UConn’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program last spring and completed her initial coursework in the program this summer with perfect grades.

UConn women’s soccer members have a long tradition of garnering academic, lead-ership, service, and holistic honors within and outside the athletics realm. Shannon Algoe, Karen Gurnon, and Annie Yi were named New England Scholars for hav-ing achieved consecutive 3.7 or better semesters in the 2009 calendar year. With

regard to service, Courtney Wilkinson-Maitland, Meghan Cunningham, and Alexis Garufi all serve as teacher/facili-tators on the Enrichment Team, teach-ing the Personal Growth for Student-Athletes freshmen year experience course and maintaining the distinction of being one of the very few UConn undergraduate students entrusted to conduct classroom sessions in a credit-bearing course without direct supervision. Significantly, three of the six members of this elite teaching/mentoring unit, selected after a rigor-ous screening process, are women’s soccer players. Wilkinson-Maitland, Cunningham, and Garufi along with senior Corey Bildstein also serve as Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Small Group Facilitators, helping freshmen student-athletes as well as non-ath-letes optimize their use of individual personality type testing results in aca-demic, career, and personal realms.

Less than a year ago, UConn’s School of Law announced that Kate Foley, UConn’s 2002 women’s soccer Academic All-American, finished first in her law school class. Foley, who led the team in minutes played as a

couNSeliNg progrAm for iNtercollegiAte AthleteS

DirectorBruce Cohen, M.F.A.

CounselorsFelicia Crump, M.Ed.

Amanda Fabbro, M.Ed.Ingrid Hohmann, M.Ed.

Kelli Kozaryn, M.F.Alana Linick, M.Ed.

John Miceli, M.Ed. 6th Yr. LPCEllen Rennie, M.Ed.

Rebecca Taylor, M.A.Mansour Ndiaye, M.A.

CPIA KINSMAN AWARD WINNERS(Women’s Soccer Members)

2007.................................... Courtney Sands2006..................................Kristine Lundberg2002.............................................Kate Foley2001.......................................Maria Yatrakis1998................................. Christine McCann1997........................................Sarah Barnes1995.....................................Linda Iacobellis1994....................................... Jill Gelfenbien1993......................................Michelle Chura1992......................................... Pam Claudio1991...................................Denise Swenson

senior, previously completed UConn’s Pharm.D. program in 2006. She is now with the prestigious Boston law firm Ropes & Gray. Meanwhile, 2007 women’s soccer graduate Courtney Sands made the Law Review last year at New England School of Law. Also In recent years UConn’s Neag School has honored Brittany Tegeler, Kathleen Frank, Lani Fortier, and Kristen Gracyk as the top student in their Kinesiology Department’s academic field. Notably, UConn’s Kinesiology program is ranked #1 ranked in the nation. Further, UConn women’s soccer players have cap-tured 11 of the 19 Kinsman Awards since that prestigious award was established. The Kinsman Award is CPIA’s highest award, presented annually to one female and one male from among all seniors in UConn’s 24 varsity sports. The award rec-ognizes academic and athletic achievement and improvement, leadership, service, perseverance and character. UConn women’s soccer players- including current Women’s Professional Soccer’s Meghan Schnur and Kristen Graczyk- have also captured 5 of the last 9 female UConn Big East Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards (given to only one UConn female student-athlete each year). Since the spring 2003 semester, women’s soccer teammates have supported each other academi-cally through a “learning group” program, first proposed by for-mer goalkeeper Maria Yatrakis and initiated by Coach Tsantiris and team counselor John Miceli. These groups have proven tre-mendously effective in facilitating academic achievement motivation and team unity, and enhancing team GPA. In fact, the learning group program has been so suc-cessful that it is now emulated by the men’s and women’s swimming & diving teams and the women’s cross-country and track & field teams. Annie Yi, Samantha Kelly, Cory Bildstein, Courtney Maitland-Wilkinson, and Karen Gurnon will lead the team’s learning groups this fall.

Since 1988, John Miceli has served as the team’s academic counselor. Coaches Tsantiris, O’Brien, and Rodriguez work closely with John to create a nurturing environment in which each individual team member can grow personally, academically and athletically. John travels with the team, providing continuous holistic support and often proctoring exams on the road, attends practices and is available in the CPIA office daily for individual consultation. A 1974 U.S. Coast Guard Academy gradu-ate, Miceli co-captained the soccer team there and was a New England-ranked hurdler. He holds a Master’s degree in counseling from Northeastern University and a Sixth Year Professional Diploma in sport studies/sport psychology from UConn. He is a nationally certified sports counselor and Connecticut licensed professional counselor. In 1999, he was the first recipient of the Vivienne Dean Litt Award, presented by UConn’s University Program for the Learning Disabled (UPLD) and recognizing John’s advocacy for and empowerment of learning disabled stu-dents. He also served for many years on the Executive Board of the Connecticut College and University Counselors Association (CCUCA) and chaired both the CCUCA Professional Development Committee and the Connecticut Counseling Association’s (CCA) Mentoring Committee. CCA awarded Miceli its Professional Development Award in 2007 for his role in conceiving, coordinating, and present-ing at strongly attended professional development workshops that drew counselors from three states and also formally recognized his work in 2009 for establishing and nurturing the development of the CCA Mentoring Program. Since 1987, John has served as academic counselor for 13 of the 24 UConn teams and now works exclusively with five teams. Before assuming a full time position with CPIA, Miceli coached six individual UConn school record holders in the sprint and hurdle events as an assistant track coach. He retired with the rank of Captain (0-6) in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve in 1998 after commanding two large units and serving in his last assignment as senior reservist for the Coast Guard district spanning Maine to New Jersey.

2010 Graduates (from L-R): Jessica Diakun and Brianna Gray

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Name ..........................................MajorCorinne Bildstein ..................MarketingMelissa Busque .....Sport ManagementDanielle Dakin ..........Exercise ScienceLauren Ebert ............Special EducationRebecca Gundling ............. PsychologyKaren Gurnon . Psychology/AnthropologySamantha Kelley ..Finance/Political ScienceHillary Lackman ..........................HDFSKacey Ricahrds ..........................HDFSLinda Ruutu ....................... PsychologyJessica Shufelt ......Sport ManagementBrittany Taylor ...........................EnglishCourtney Wilkinson-Maitland ...Allied HealthAnnie Yi ..............................Exercise Science




Jeffrey AndersonM.D.

Director of sports Medicine

Mary Ryan is in her 27th year of working in the UConn Division of Athletics, and her seventh year working with the women’s soccer team. Ryan oversees and helps with the day to day operations of the women’s soccer program.

In her tenure at Connecticut, Ryan has worked for a variety of UConn’s other successful athletic programs, inlcuding base-ball, volleyball, football, field hockey, ice hockey, men’s and women’s track and men’s and women’s swimming. Before join-ing the athletic department, Ryan worked for three years in the College of Agriculture at Connecticut.

The Department of Sports Medicine in the University of Connecticut Division of Athletics works as an integrated multidisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide the optimal, safe environment for the student-athletes to train and participate in their sport. Handling the day-to-day responsiblities for the women’s soccer program will be assistant athletic trainer, Catie Dann, MS, A.T.C.

The staff takes great pride in the individual attention paid to each student-athlete. They are devoted to preventing injury, rapidly diagnosing and treating injury and maximizing athletic performance. The disciplines of athletic training, strength and conditioning, sports medicine, orthopedic sports medicine, optometry, nutrition, exercise physiology and psychology work in concert to provide comprehensive care.

The team is spearheaded by Robert Howard, MA, ATC, the head athletic trainer. Howard is assisted by Brian Gallagher, MA, ATC and graduate assistants Anne Lasinsky, ATC, and Jonathan Andrews, ATC.

Physician coverage is led by Dr. Jeffrey Anderson, the Director of Sports Medicine, and Team Physician, Dr. Thomas Trojian. The Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialists for the team include: Dr. Michael Joyce of the Orthopedic Sports Specialists in Glastonbury; Dr. Thomas DeBerardino; and Dr. Robert Arciero and Dr. Augustus Mazzocca of the University of Connecticut Health Center Department of Orthopedics in Farmington.

The Department of Sports Medicine works closely with the Departments of Kinesiology and Nutritional Sciences on the University of Connecticut campus. This affords the student-athletes with the input of several nationally recognized exercise scientists. This cooperation also keeps the sports medicine staff at the cutting edge of developments in the fields of human performance and sports nutrition. Members of the sports medicine staff are actively engaged in research that directly benefits the care of the student-athletes.

In addition to providing the finest in medical care for the UConn women’s soccer program, the Department of Sports Medicine at the University of Connecticut administers to the daily needs of 650 male and female intercollegiate student-athletes, who are in 24 different varsity programs.

The Department of Sports Medicine at the University of Connecticut plays a critical role in assuring that all UConn student-athletes have access to the best medical support and health care possible. Through patient care and ongoing research and education, the department continues to provide Husky teams a competitive edge from the medical perspective.

sports MediCiNe & athLetiC perForMaNCe staFF

Jeffrey Anderson, M.D.Director of Sports Medicine

Thomas Trojian, M.D.Team Physician

Bob Howard, A.T.C., MAHead Athletic Trainer

Rosemary Ragle, A.T.C., MSAssistant Athletic Trainer

Patti Kula, A.T.C., MS, CSCSAssistant Athletic Trainer

James Doran, M.Ed., A.T.C.Assistant Athletic Trainer

Catie Dann, MS, A.T.C Assistant Athletic Trainer

Mario Diaz, MS, A.T.C.Assistant Athletic Trainer

UConn sUPPort stAff

Catie Dann is in her fifth year working with women’s soccer. She also works with the swimming and diving teams. Dann oversees all prac-tices/games and deals with the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of all the team’s injuries.

She earned her bachelor’s degree at UConn in athletic training, and got her master’s degree in exercise nutrition and eating behavior at The George Washington University in D.C. where she served as a graduate assistant trainer with the women’s soccer team.

Tim Palmer starts his third season with the University of Connecticut¬ women’s soccer team and first as Director of Soccer Operations. Palmer travels with the team and is responsible for various jobs includ-ing helping at practice, assisting with film and coordinating meals. In addition, he works in the soccer office assisting with marketing and communications.

Palmer graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2010 with a Bachelor’s Degree in sport management and is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in the same field at UConn. From 2007-2009, Palmer reported on the UConn women’s basketball team for UCTV. Outside of UConn, Palmer has interned in the athletic department at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, N.H. and with the Boston Breakers of the Women’s Professional Soccer League. Tim currently resides in Coventry, Conn.

Mary ryanwomen’s soccerAdministrative

Assistant

Catie DannM.s., A.t.C.Assistant

Athletic trainer

tim PalmerDirector of

women’s soccer operations




Balancing athletics with academics is undoubtedly one of the most time consuming and challenging experiences a student-athlete will ever encounter. Despite the rigorous demands associated with learning in the classroom and competing at the Division I level, the UConn women’s soccer team always finds time to give back to the community.

In the past, many members of the team traveled to Mansfield Middle School to spend time in classrooms teaching children life lessons that are necessary to be successful both on and off the field. The student-athletes stressed the importance of teamwork and cooperation in the classroom, on the soccer field and in everyday life.

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HUsKies in tHe CoMMUnity

huskies in the CommunityDuring the season, the team also hosts an annual soccer clinic each fall that gives children the opportunity to play on UConn’s training fields and talk with the players. In addition, the student-athletes have put on several small clinics at UConn during the spring season for different groups throughout the years.

HUSKYSPORTHuskySport is a program that connects UConn students and student-athletes with North End Hartford youths through school-based, after school, and summer activities. HuskySport’s goal is to expose these youths to a variety of sports and physical activity in general. While involved in sport and physical activity, participants are also assisted in developing healthier lifestyles and forming positiverelationships with current UConn graduate and undergraduate students, current UConn student-athletes, and former student-athletes, now graduate students, who serve as mentors.



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Distinctions• For 12 years running, UConn has been rated by U.S.

News & World Report as the No. 1 public university in New England – and also ranks among the top 30 public universities in the nation.

• UConn is the only public university in New England with its own schools of law, medicine, dental medicine, and social work.

• Founded in 1881, UConn is the only public university in Connecticut to be designated a Carnegie Foundation Research University, lauded for breadth and range of research.

• The American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education ranks the Neag School of Education’s doctoral program in kinesiology No. 1 in the nation.

• Forbes ranks UConn’s School of Business MBA program 13th among public universities nationwide.

• The University has been elected to membership in Universitas 21, a preeminent international network of leading research-intensive universities in 15 countries.

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Location• Main campus is located in Storrs, about 30 minutes from Hartford, the state’s capital city, and within driving distance of Boston, New York

City, and Providence.

• Campuses are situated in ideal locations at Avery Point, Waterbury, West Hartford, Stamford, and Torrington.

• UConn Health Center in Farmington and Schools of Law and Social Work in the greater Hartford area complete the University’s high-quality programs available statewide.

acaDemic BreaDth• UConn has 14 schools and colleges.

• The University grants 7 undergraduate degrees and offers more than 100 majors.

• The University grants 17 graduate degrees in more than 85 fields of study, and provides graduate professional programs in business, dental medicine, law, medicine, pharmacy, and social work.

impressive FacuLty• UConn’s faculty members are world-renowned. Many are recognized as leaders in

education, research, and scholarship.

• UConn faculty research in regenerative biology produced America’s first cloned calf using non-reproductive cells, creating an international scientific and media sensation.

• UConn faculty provided pivotal leadership for the historic UConn-African National Congress Partnership.

• Faculty initiative created an unprecedented opportunity for UConn students to study at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.

• UConn’s Neag School of Education is home to the renowned National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented, the Accelerated Schools Project, and is one of 11 schools nationwide selected for the Carnegie Corporation’s prestigious Teachers for a New Era initiative.

• UConn faculty collaborating across campuses, including at the Health Center, are conducting breakthrough research in such cutting-edge areas as nanotechnology, stem cell research, and fuel cell technology.

• Faculty members are dedicated to their roles as teachers, student advisors, and mentors. UConn’s undergraduate summer research program offers students the opportunity to participate in original research or receive a grant to work under the direction of our renowned professors.




stuDent QuaLity• More than 30,000 students enrolled, representing

nearly every state in the nation and more than 100 countries.

• Average SAT scores for incoming freshmen at Storrs are up over 100 points since 1996 and are now 1221 (critical reading and math only).

• The 443 students UConn welcomed into its Honors Program in 2010 had an average SAT score of 1393.

• Minority students make up 23% of the 2010 incoming undergraduate class.

• Since 1995, 1,286 valedictorians and salutatorians have enrolled at all campuses. In fall 2010, 44 percent of freshmen entering the Storrs campus were ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class and 79 percent were ranked in the top 25 percent of their class.

• 93% of all freshman and 92% of all students of color return for their sophomore year.

• Nearly 50 percent of student-athletes earned a 3.0 or better grade point average last year.

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• UConn continues to renew, rebuild and enhance our campuses through an unprecedented $2.8 billion, 20-year investment in the University’s infrastructure. UCONN 2000 has been the most ambitious publicly financed university building program in the country.

• Now in its 16th year, UCONN 2000 has invigorated the University’s living and learning environments, helped advance faculty research, and stimulated public and private investment. This investment revitalizes the state’s future by providing the means for the University to attract high-achieving students, prestigious faculty, and funding from public grants and private donors. The multibillion dollar facelift has facilitated UConn’s ascent to national prominence among public research universities.

• Applications continue to be on the rise with over 28,000 applicants competing for 3,285 seats at the main campus in Storrs and 1,250 seats at the regional campuses.

• For the sixth consecutive year, more than half of the applicants are out-of-state students, comprising 35 percent of the incoming class.

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The landmark UCONN 2000 construction program has created more than 9.7 million square feet of new and renovated space for research, teaching, living, and learning. Completed projects include:

• An award-winning building for the department of chemistry — the Chemistry Building is one of the best-designed buildings in the world according to the International Architecture Yearbook.

• New buildings for the Schools of Business and Pharmacy.

• The modern Biology/Physics Building, Information Technologies Engineering Building, and Agricultural Biotechnology Laboratory.

• Additions to the William Benton Museum of Art.

• Renovations to numerous facilities, including the Homer Babbidge Library, the historic Wilbur Cross Building, the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

• Construction that includes the latest innovations in student residential communities, ranging from traditional residence halls to suites to apartments.

• Revitalized downtown campuses in Stamford and Waterbury, a sophisticated marine facility at our Avery Point campus, and new buildings on our Greater Hartford and Torrington campuses, as well as the UConn School of Law.

Forthcoming projects made possible by UCONN 2000 include:

• A $352 million expansion to the UConn Health Center that will include a stem cell research institute, renovations to large lecture halls, and renovations to the dental clinics.

• New liberal arts facilities and life sciences buildings at the Storrs campus.




rankeD amonG the top 30 puBLic universities in the countryFor the 12th consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report ranked UConn the top public university in New England and among the top 30 public universities in the nation. The Fiske Guide to Colleges declares, “Quality teaching is the trademark of a UConn education.” Bolstered by this national recognition and academic prestige, the value of a UConn degree continues to soar.

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21st-century amenitiesNow is a tremendously exciting time to attend UConn. A $2.8 billion landmark building program is dramatically transforming the places where students live, learn, and enjoy life. Through new construction and renovation, UConn offers the latest innovations nationally in university housing and dining and extensive recreational complexes. Classrooms and laboratories are being built at a remarkable rate, placing our facilities at the forefront of public higher education and propelling UConn to a position of national prominence.

the riGht FitWith a student/faculty ratio of 18:1, 21,881 undergraduate students receive personal attention and tailored academic advising. UConn also offers the opportunities of a premier research university, such as hands-on experience working in labs with professors who not only teach our courses, but who also are on the cutting edge of innovation and discovery.

WorLD-cLass FacuLtyFrom writers and scientists to human rights activists and historians, our more than 1,300 full-time faculty members are committed to classroom teaching. Fostering a dynamic learning environment, they share research opportunities with high-achieving undergraduates. Our faculty include English professor Regina Barreca, whose humor appears in nationally published columns. Amii Omara-Otunnu, holder of the first and only UNESCO chair in human rights in the United States, provides pivotal leadership for the UConn-African National Congress Partnership.

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unLimiteD opportunities For invoLvementYoga. UConn Student Television. Fraternities and sororities. Film. Marching Band. Finance Society. Skydiving. Dance Team. Community Outreach. Choosing from more than 500 clubs and volunteer organizations, UConn students actively participate in campus and community life. Our students make governing decisions, plan events, organize intramural teams, host their own radio shows – and so much more.

outstanDinG resiDentiaL FaciLitiesUConn has the highest percentage of students living on campus of any major public university in the country. Residential life at UConn offers a distinct sense of community, as well as many social and cultural opportunities. We offer new students a range of dining options and accommodations, while offering upper-division students the latest in suite-style and apartment living. Fully wired residence halls come complete with study rooms, computer labs, and lounge areas.

more than 100 majorsChoices abound. Whether it’s education, engineering, English, or environmental science, UConn has something for everyone. Students select an established major or design an individualized plan of study to meet their specific needs. UConn takes pride in offering all students, including those enrolled in our distinctive Honors Program, the opportunity to pursue a major in any of the University’s 100+ programs of study. In addition to academic advisers, online study tools, and tutorial centers, UConn offers career counseling workshops, Study Abroad programs, and internships that offer valuable experience. The University of Connecticut offers many academic choices, yet remains committed to providing students with the support needed to help them achieve their goals.

an exceptionaL eDucationaL vaLueKiplinger’s Personal Finance ranks UConn in the top 35 for best value in public colleges. Whether students’ long-range goals are preparing for a career, pursuing a graduate degree, or attending medical or law school, “students can receive a stellar education without graduating with a mountain of debt,” Kiplinger’s noted. UConn has a variety of programs to help many students financially, ranging from merit scholarship opportunities to need-based financial aid packages, all designed to support a large number of qualified students. The University also has many part-time campus jobs with flexible hours that help students earn extra spending money or build their résumé with hands-on work experience.

Location, Location, LocationWith our main campus in Storrs, we’re a major academic institution that values its small-town roots. Students enjoy the familiarity of an intimate academic institution, while being just a short drive from major cities. UConn’s regional campuses are strategically placed across the state in Avery Point, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury, and West Hartford, offering a quality education to meet our students’ distinct needs.

huskymaniaDivision I in all sports, we have a variety of men’s and women’s varsity athletics. Home of Huskymania, sports at UConn include baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, indoor and outdoor track, and volleyball. Since 1995, UConn athletic teams have captured 11 NCAA national championships, including unprecedented dual men’s and women’s basketball championships in 2004 – the first University to do so in NCAA Division I history. UConn’s standard of athletic excellence extends to the gridiron, where the Huskies, who have played in four-straight bowl games, play for sellout crowds of 40,000 roaring football fans at the ultra-modern Rentschler Field.

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Harry A. Gampel PavilionHome of men’s and women’s basketball

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XL CenterHome of men’s and women’s basketball

Rentschler FieldHome of UConn football

Mark R. Shenkman Training Center

The Burton Family Football Complex

Mark Edward Freitas Ice ForumHome of men’s and women’s ice hockey

J.O. Christian FieldHome of baseball

The Burrill Family Field At The Connecticut Softball Stadium

Home of softball

Joseph J. Morrone StadiumHome of men’s and women’s soccer

Hugh Greer Field HouseHome of men’s and women’s indoor track

Wolff-Zackin NatatoriumHome of men’s and women’s swimming and diving

Coventry LakeHome of rowing

UConn Tennis CourtsHome of men’s and women’s tennis

George J. Sherman Family Sports Complex

Home of men’s and women’s outdoor track and field, field hockey and women’s lacrosse




University of Connecticut

ATHLETICSIt was a remarkable year for UConn Athletics in 2010-2011. The men’s basketball team won its third NCAA Championship in school history and, in the process, UConn became the first school to ever advance to a BCS bowl game and both the men’s and women’s NCAA Final Four in the same academic year.

UConn sponsors a total of 24 sports that compete on the NCAA Division level and is a member of the BIG EAST Conference. UConn has won 11 national championships since 1990 and has won 100 BIG EAST regular season or tournament championships.

The UConn men’s track and field team hit the “BIG EAST Double” as it won both the indoor and outdoor championships.

Consensus All-American Kemba Walker and the men’s basketball team won the NCAA Championship and

made the customary trip to the White House.

Danielle Cecco became the first UConn’s women’s diver in history to

qualify for an NCAA Championship.




National Player of the Year Maya Moore and women’s basketball team set the all-time record for most consecutive wins in college basketball history and later in the season advanced to its fourth-straight final four.

Trisha-Ann Hawthorne earned All-America honors in the 60-meter dash as the women’s track and field team enjoyed one of their finest seasons ever.

The fall of 2010 was highlighted by three UConn team all taking part in NCAA Championship action – the field hockey (quarterfinals), men’s soccer and women’s soccer squads.

All-American Jordan Todman and the football team won the BIG EAST Championship and played in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl – UConn’s first-ever BCS game.

All-American George Springer and the UConn baseball team won the NCAA Clemson Regional and advanced to the

program’s first-ever Super Regional.




Jeffrey A. Hathaway has provided effective leadership for the University of Connecticut Division of Athletics as he enters his ninth year in that position in 2010-11. At the same time, he has also become a leader for college athletics on both the national and conference level.

He has played a vital role in the success story of UConn athletics for 20 of the past 22 years as he was the Executive Associate Director of Athletics at the school from 1990-2001. In his only two years away from the Storrs campus, Hathaway enjoyed a successful tenure as the Director of Athletics at Colorado State University from 2001-03.

His first eight years as UConn’s Director of Athletics have arguably been the most successful in school history.

The 2010-11 academic year was an amazing one for Husky athletes. The men’s basketball team won its third NCAA Division I Championship in its history while the football team played in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl – its first appearance in the Bowl Championship Series. The Huskies have now appeared in four-straight bowl games.

In addition, the women’s basketball team played in the NCAA Final Four for the fourth-consecutive season and set a college basketball record for most consecutive wins with 90.

The UConn baseball team made history as it made its first-ever appear-ance in NCAA Super Regional play. The men’s soccer, women’s soccer and field hockey teams have took part in NCAA tournaments while representatives from men’s and women’s track and field and women’s diving have also taken part in NCAA action.

During 2009-10, Hathaway directed UConn to reach an agreement with IMG College, a division of IMG Worldwide. This 10-year athletics multi-media rights partnership is worth more than $80 million in guaranteed payments to the University.

In 2007-08, UConn successfully completed the NCAA certification pro-cess. The institution was previously certified, once every 10 years as set forth by the NCAA, in 1998. Hathaway provided leadership for a comprehensive, year-long self study of the operations in the Division of Athletics, a site visit by a peer review team, a NCAA certification committee’s review of the self-study

and a report by the peer review team.The Division also reached a new long-term agreement with Connecticut

Public Television for women’s basketball. UConn also completed a landmark ten-year, $46 million corporate partnership agreement with Nike, Inc. to exclu-sively provide footwear, apparel and equipment for Husky athletics.

In addition to his leadership role at UConn, Hathaway is serving as the chairman of the prestigious NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee in 2011-12 as he represents the BIG EAST Conference. Hathaway is in his fifth and final year on that committee.

As a member of the ten-person committee, Hathaway takes part in the selection and administration of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship and the administration of the CBS television contract. He is only the fourth individual in the history of the BIG EAST Conference to serve on the commit-tee, joining Dave Gavitt, Jake Crouthamel and Mike Tranghese.

Hathaway is a member of the Division I-A Athletic Directors Association Board of Trustees and on the Executive Committee of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).

Some significantly historic achievements have occurred during Hathaway’s time as Director of Athletics. UConn became the first school to win the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball championships in the same year (2004) and the football team was victorious in its first ever bowl game - the 2004 Motor City Bowl. In 2010-11 UConn became the first school to ever participate in a BCS game and both the men’s and women’s Final Four in the same academic year.

Private fundraising for UConn athletics continues to provide exceptional academic and athletic opportunities for student-athletes.

UConn secured a gift of $2.5 million from alumnus Mark Shenkman in 2004 for the building of the Mark R. Shenkman Training Center, an intercollegiate and recreational services facility that serves the entire university community.

Under Hathaway’s guidance, the Division of Athletics received the University’s Environmental Leadership Award for the construction of The Burton Family Football Complex and the Mark R. Shenkman Training Center. The two buildings are the University’s first projects certified as meet-

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ing the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards for “green” buildings. At its 13th annual awards ceremony in March of 2008, the Connecticut Real Estate Exchange presented UConn with the “Green Building Award” for these environmentally-friendly facilities.

In his role as Director, Hathaway also oversees UConn’s Recreational Services program. Serving the entire University community, approximately 580,000 individual uses were logged last year, reflecting the popularity of the diverse health and fitness offerings to students, faculty and staff.

Hathaway leads a head coaching staff that is one of the most experienced in the country. UConn has 12 head coaches that have been in their current position 10 or more years as of the 2010-11 academic year, including women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma (27th year in 2011-12) and men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun (26th). UConn has the distinction of being the only school in the nation with two active Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coaches in Calhoun (Class of 2005 inductee) and Auriemma (Class of 2006 inductee).

Hathaway was also a key factor in the opening of Rentschler Field in 2003 – one of the country’s newest and most modern BCS college football facility.

During Hathaway’s career, he has always made the student-athlete the top priority.

In the spring and fall semesters of the 2009 calendar year, UConn’s student-athletes excelled in the classroom as nearly 50% of the 650 student-athletes achieved a 3.0 “B-or better” semester grade point average. In addition, the Division of Athletics has consistently maintained a 99 percent retention rate among its student-athletes.

“My focus is on the student-athlete,” says Hathaway. “That’s the most important part of our program. Our primary mission is the continued academic success of our student-athletes. The challenge is to identify people early in the process and assist them in charting a career path. In addition, we want to pro-vide a quality experience in intercollegiate athletics for our student-athletes.”

The University of Connecticut was saluted for its community service efforts by the National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS) three times under Hathaway’s watch for its community service efforts. UConn was also honored by the NCAS in 2006 and ’07 for its efforts to assist former student-athletes in earning their college degree.

In the 2006-07 academic year, Hathaway served on the University search committee to hire Vice President/Chief Operating Officer Barry Feldman and Executive Director of the Alumni Association Lisa Lewis. He was a member of the search committee for the University’s new president – Dr. Susan Herbst.

Hathaway’s leadership has earned him respect and recognition both on the national and local levels.

He was one of four finalists for the “Athletic Director of the Year” in the spring of 2008 at the inaugural Sports Business Awards by Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal.

In the summers of 2007 and ‘10, Hathaway was honored by NACDA as the AstroTurf Athletic Director of the Year for Division I-A in the Northeast region (which includes the New England states and New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New Jersey).

In 2004, The Sporting News named Hathaway to its “Power 100 List” - comprised of the 100 most powerful people in sports. He received the Joseph J. Fontana Distinguished Service Award from the Connecticut High School Coaches Association in the spring of 2005. In the winter of 2006, Hathaway received the General Robert R. Neyland Outstanding Athletic Director Award from the All-American Football Foundation.

During his tenure at both Colorado State and UConn, he was a member of the NCAA Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet, as well as the Postseason Football Licensing Subcommittee, which is responsible for issues involving postseason football competition and the certification of bowl games.

On the conference level, Hathaway was the chair of the BIG EAST Athletic Directors Executive Committee through November of 2009. He is also past chairman of the BIG EAST Championship and Competition Committee as well as the league’s Finance Committee.

Hathaway has served as a guest presenter at both the NACDA and NACMA (National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators) conventions in the past. In addition, he has also served as a lecturer at the IA Institute sponsored by the Division I-A Athletic Directors’ Association, held annually in Dallas.

Hathaway originally came to Connecticut in November of 1990 as Senior Associate Athletic Director. In that role, he oversaw the day-to-day operations of the Division of Athletics.

He served internally as a program administrator for several sports, includ-ing men’s and women’s basketball and men’s and women’s soccer at UConn as the Huskies won four national championships in those sports during his tenure - two in women’s basketball (1995 and 2000) and one each in men’s basketball (1999) and men’s soccer (2000).

Hathaway was also the program administrator for football. He played a critical role in the upgrade of the football program to Division I-A status as UConn became the first ever school to transition from the I-AA level to a BCS football conference.

During Hathaway’s tenure at Colorado State, he oversaw a 15-sport program - nine women’s teams and six men’s. The Ram football team made a pair of bowl appearances while Hathaway was at CSU. The men’s basketball team won the Mountain West Conference tournament in March of ‘03 and advanced to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 13 years. The women’s basketball team advanced to postseason play twice, including a trip to the sec-ond round of the NCAA tournament in 2002 and the semifinals of the 2003 Women’s NIT.

Hathaway was an extremely successful fundraiser during his time in Fort Collins. The school drew national attention for a $15.2 million gift from the Bohemian Foundation and president Pat Stryker for football stadium renova-tions and expansion.

Prior to his first stint at UConn, Hathaway served in a number of capaci-ties at his alma mater - the University of Maryland - from 1982-90, including Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing and Promotions, Acting Assistant Athletics Director for Business Affairs, Athletics Business Manager and men’s basketball trainer.

Hathaway earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Administration from the University of Maryland in 1981. He later received a Master’s Degree in General Administration (1991) from the University of Maryland and is currently continuing work on a PhD in Educational Leadership from the University of Connecticut.

He attended The Sports Management Institute at the Universities of Notre Dame and Southern California. Hathaway also completed the Management Development Program at Harvard University.

Born June 20, 1959, in Cheverly, Md., Hathaway and his wife Paula have two children: Meghan (October 15, 1991) and Michael (June 11, 1995).

Jeffrey Hathaway at a reception before a UConn bowl game.

Director of Athletics Jeffrey Hathaway and UConn football student-athletes at last spring’s graduation.




The sights and sounds of more than a century of intercollegiate athletics competition come alive during a visit to the J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum.

Located in the new and expanded UConn Alumni Center in the heart of the University of Connecticut’s main campus in Storrs, the Husky Heritage Sports Museum is the ultimate library documenting the wide-ranging successes of Connecticut’s athletic programs.

The state-of-the-art design and layout of the 2,700 square foot Husky Heritage Sports Museum, named after benefactor and 1940 Connecticut basketball and football captain J. Robert (Bob) Donnelly (shown above with wife M.J.), vividly captures all of the energy, excitement and enthusiasm that is associated with “Huskymania”. Donnelly passed away on Sept. 26, 2005.

The visitors’ UConn experience begins with the University of Connecticut “National Champions” Gallery. This unique museum addition, located in the entrance foyer of the Husky Heritage Sports Museum, was unveiled in December of 2004 and will serve as a permanent tribute to all University of Connecticut varsity teams that climbed to the mountaintop and earned the right to be called National Champions.

Currently, a total of 14 national champion squads, representing four different UConn sports, have team photos and national championship logos on display in the National Champions gallery.

Included in the National Champions Gallery is the unbeaten 1948 men’s soccer team of Coach John Squires, the 1981 and 1985 UConn women’s field hockey teams of Coach Diane Wright, the 1981 men’s soccer team of Coach Joe Morrone, the 2000 men’s soccer team of Coach Ray Reid, the six national championship women’s basketball teams of Coach Geno Auriemma (1995, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009), and the 1999, 2004 and 2011 UConn men’s basketball teams of Coach Jim Calhoun.

Upon entering the Husky Heritage Sports Museum, visitors are greeted by a full figure statue of Jonathan, the legendary mascot of all Husky athletic teams.

Oversized banners proudly hang from the ceiling, displaying action images that feature 88 of Connecticut’s All-American stars representing 17 different intercollegiate sports.

A tour of the various sections of the Husky Heritage Sports Museum is a walk down memory lane for long-time followers of Connecticut athletics. For fans just becoming acquainted with UConn’s tradition of excellence, the various themes and areas of the museum, when woven together, narrate a complete and compelling sport-by-sport story line. The growth and development of Connecticut athletics is traced via text, photo-graphs and select artifacts from its humble beginnings in the 1890s to its present day ranking among the elite major college athletic programs in the nation.

Included among the “must see” memorabilia in the Husky Heritage Sports Museum main concourse are the 1981 and 2000 NCAA National Championship Men’s Soccer trophies; the 1981 and 1985 NCAA National Championship Women’s Field Hockey

trophies; the 1950s era baseball gloves belonging to Connecticut’s three Dropo brothers-including Walt Dropo’s first baseman’s mitt when he was the American League Rookie of the Year with the Boston Red Sox in 1950; the 1935 Ramnapping Trophy, awarded annually to the winner of the Connecticut-Rhode Island football game; a 1931 football signed by the entire Connecticut squad; team photos of Connecticut’s first men’s (1901) and women’s (1902) basketball squads; and the Waterford Crystal NCAA National Championship trophies won by UConn Women’s Basketball (1995, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010) and UConn Men’s Basketball (1999, 2004, 2011).

The pinnacle achievement of UConn’s nine NCAA National Championships in both men’s and women’s basketball is preserved and promoted in a unique circular sanc-tuary–the Connecticut Basketball Rotunda, a gift of Herb and Marcia Dunn.

Championship trophies and related artifacts that chronicle UConn’s men’s and women’s national titles are prominently featured in the rotunda, as are life-size cutouts of Husky All-American stars Ray Allen and Rebecca Lobo. Celebratory paintings of head coaches Jim Calhoun and Geno Auriemma are on display along with a one-of-a-kind watercolor team photo of the 25-member UConn Men’s Basketball All-Century team.

Also within the Husky Heritage Sports Museum experience is a video wall featuring a 65-inch high definition television. Visitors can view numerous historical moments in UConn history as captured on a variety of highlight films and documentaries.

Each display case of memorabilia and every historical photograph located within the walls of the J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum describe a portion of a truly remarkable story.

That story of the teams, the coaches, and student-athletes who have been part of the rich history that constitutes the University of Connecticut athletic experience is now being told on a daily basis at UConn’s Husky Heritage Sports Museum.

In addition, there is a display on the history of football at UConn – from its starts in 1897, to its time in Division I-AA and now as a team that has played in a Bowl Championship Series game.

The J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum is open free of charge to the general public during regular business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) of the UConn Alumni Center.

Since the Husky Heritage Sports Museum opened in January of 2002, several important artifacts have been donated from UConn loyalists to help expand the scope of the Connecticut Athletics storyline.

The University of Connecticut Division of Athletics continues to seek additional memorabilia/artifacts to help expand the story of the UConn Huskies. Anyone wishing to donate specific Connecticut Athletics items to the J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum should contact: Tim Tolokan, Phone: (860) 486-9097, e-mail: [email protected].

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