2003 Women's Lacrosse News
April 26, 2003
Rosemont's Brown Ends Historic Chase
Adds Six Goals & Two Assists in 11-10 Loss to Wesley In First Round of PAC Tournament
For the second straight season, a PAC student-athlete is on a historic chase in women's lacrosse. Last season Eastern University's Andrea Collesidis (Moorestown, NJ/Moorestown), became the most prolific goal-scorer in the history of intercollegiate women's lacrosse with 342 career tallies and a Division III record 406 points. This season, Rosemont's Julia Brown (Sr, A, Glenolden, PA/Interboro) chased those lofty numbers with class and distinction.
Brown finished her career with 337 goals and 54 assists for 391 points. Collesidis ended her career with 342 tallies, 5 ahead of Brown. In Saturday's 11-10 loss to Wesley in the first round of the PAC Tournament, Brown had six goals and two assists. She finished only nine points shy of becoming the second player in Division III history to reach the 400-point mark and fourth in all-divisions.
The Ramblers finished 11-7 (7-3 PAC). Brown completes her career in fifth place in All-Divisions Career Point List and in third place in the Division III Career Points list, passing Amy Hoover of William Smith (1992-95) at 383. Rosemont's next game is in the PAC Tournament on Saturday, April 26 as the fourth-seed Ramblers host fifth-seed Wesley at 1:00 pm.
Division III Career Goal Scoring List
1) Andrea Collesidis, Eastern 342 (1999-2002)
2) Julia Brown, Rosemont 337 (2000-present)
3) Julie Noyes, Swarthmore 278 (1993-95)
4) Amy Rafalski, Bridgewater 264 (1995-98)
All-Divisions Career Goal Scoring List
1) Andrea Collesidis, Eastern 342 (1999-2002)
2) Julia Brown, Rosemont 337 (2000-present)
3) Karen Emas, Delaware 310 (1981-84)
4) Gail Cummings, Temple 289 (1984-88)
Division III Career Points List
1) Andrea Collesidis, Eastern 406 (1999-2002)
2) Maggie Murphy, Frostburg State 398 (1989-92)
3) Julia Brown, Rosemont 391 (2000-2003)
4) Amy Hoover, William Smith 383 (1992-95)
5) Meagan DiCave, Virginia Wesleyan 378 (1999-2002)
6) Gwyneth Jones, Swarthmore 374 (1981-84)
7t) Allison Smith, Randolph-Macon 360 (1993-96)
7t) Kristen Carey, Goucher 360 (1995-98)
7t) Karen Townsend, Drew 360 (1997-2000)
10) Amy DiAdamo, Middlebury 347 (1994-97)
All-Divisions Career Points List
1) Jen Adams, Maryland 445 (1998-2001)
2) Karen Emas, Delaware 420 (19 81-84)
3) Andrea Collesidis, Eastern 406 (1999-2002)
4) Maggie Murphy, Frostburg State 398 (1989-92)
5) Julia Brown, Rosemont 391 (2000-2003)
6) Amy Hoover, William Smith 383 (1992-95)
7) Marsha Florio, Penn State 381 (1982-85)
8t) Gail Cummings, Temple 378 (1984-88)
8t) Meagan DiCave, Virginia Wesleyan 378 (1999-2002)
10) Gwyneth Jones, Swarthmore 374 (1981-84)
April 23, 2003
Cabrini ranked 51st in Lastest Laxpower.com Computer Poll
Cabrini College (10-3, 9-0 PAC) is the highest rated PAC team in the latest college computer rating from Laxpower.com at 51st out of 150 teams.
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2003 Final Women's Lacrosse Standings
| School |
Overall |
PAC |
| *(1) Cabrini |
13-5 |
10-0 |
| *(2) Eastern |
11-4 |
9-1 |
| *(3) Neumann |
8-7 |
7-3 |
| *(4) Rosemont |
11-7 |
7-3 |
| *(5) Wesley |
9-6 |
6-4 |
| *(6) Misericordia |
7-6 |
5-5 |
| Cedar Crest |
4-8 |
4-6 |
| Immaculata |
3-9 |
3-7 |
| Gwynedd-Mercy |
3-10 |
2-8 |
| Arcadia |
3-12 |
1-9 |
*- Clinched spot in PAC Tournament, (X) number indicates seed,
PAC Champion in bold
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2003 PAC Pre-Season Coaches' Poll
Cabrini Favored to Win Sixth Straight PAC Women's Lacrosse Title
Aston, PA -- According to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference pre-season women’s lacrosse coach’s poll, Cabrini College is favored to win its sixth consecutive PAC championship.
The Cavaliers of head coach Jackie Neary earned 119 points, including nine of a possible 11 first place votes. "It’s a nice honor to be selected as the pre-season favorite in the PAC,” said Neary. “The PAC has some really strong teams and we’re looking forward to another exciting season in the league.”
Eastern, the PAC runner-up three of the last four seasons, is picked second with 110 points, including two first place votes. Neumann is third with 89 points while Cedar Crest is fourth with 88 points. Wesley is fifth with 73 points while Gwynedd-Mercy and Arcadia are tied for sixth with 63 points.
2003 Women's Lacrosse Coach's Preseason Poll
| Team |
Team Points |
First Place Votes |
| 1) Cabrini |
119 |
9 |
| 2) Eastern |
110 |
2 |
| 3) Neumann |
89 |
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| 4) Cedar Crest |
88 |
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| 5) Wesley |
73 |
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| T6) Arcadia |
63 |
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| T6) Gwynedd-Mercy |
63 |
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| 8) Misericordia |
45 |
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| 9) Immaculata |
29 |
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| 10) Alvernia |
28 |
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| 11) Rosemont |
18 |
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2003 Women's Lacrosse Final Statistics
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2003 All-PAC Women's Lacrosse Awards
Women's Lacrosse All-PAC Teams (May 13)
Aston, PA Cabrini College, the six-time defending Pennsylvania Athletic Conference champion earned eight All-PAC Womenâs Lacrosse awards Tuesday afternoon, including Coach of the Year, Jackie Neary. Rosemont senior Julia Brown (Att., Glenolden, PA/Interboro) was named Player of the Year, and Misericordia freshman Britney Haring (Att., Boyertown, PA/Pottstown) was named Rookie of the Year.
Brown, the nation's leader in points (7.11) and goals (5.89) per game finished her career second on the All-Division goal-scoring list (337) and third in career points (391). Haring was also a dominant scoring force in the PAC with 62 goals and eight assists for the Cougars. Neary led the Cavaliers to their sixth straight conference championship with a 12-6 win over Eastern University in the final.
Player of the Year: Julia Brown, Rosemont
Rookie of the Year: Britney Haring, Misericordia
Coach of the Year: Jackie Neary, Cabrini
First Team
Attack
Kelli Romano, Cab (Sr., Brook Haven, PA/Sun Valley)
Samantha Lafferty, Neu (Fr,. Glenolden, PA/Interboro)
Juila Brown, Ros (Sr., Glenolden, PA/Interboro)
Rachel Lenzo, Eas (Sr., Columbia, MD/Howard)
Britney Haring, Mis (Fr., Boyertown, PA/Pottstown)
Midfielders
Colleen Connor, Cab (Sr., Morton, PA/Springfield)
Clare Ruegsegger, Eas (Jr., Nyack, NY/Nyack)
Mandy Swoyer, Cab (Sr., Elverson, PA/Owen J. Roberts)
Defenders
Mindy Putnam, Eas (Sr., Baldwinsville, NY/CW Baker)
Becky Scott, Wes (Fr., Marlton, NJ/Cherokee)
Vanessa Moyano, Ros (Fr., Phillipsburg, NJ/Phillipsburg)
Goalies
Jamie Knobler, Cab (So., Norristown, PA/Norristown)
Second Team
Attack
Stephanie Hoffman, Ced (Sr., Boyertown, PA/Boyertown)
Stacie Arnosky, Alv (So., Pottstown, PA/Pottsgrove)
Midfielders
Jessica White, Ced (Sr., Shillington, PA/Governor Mifflin)
Maureen McQuade, Cab (Jr., Ridley Park, PA/Ridley)
Laura McDougall, Wes (Sr., Dover, DE/Dover)
Defenders
Caty Bivins, Wes (So., Dover, DE/Ceasar Rodney)
Amy Richetti, Cab (Fr., Boothwyn, PA/Chichester)
Kolleen Kitzinger, Neu (So., Springfield, PA/Archbishop Pren.)
Goalies
Krista Roosa, Wes (Jr,. Magnolia, DE/Ceasar Rodney)
Liz Kovalchik, Mis (Jr,. Slatington, PA/Northwestern)
Honorable Mention
Jen Mathesian (M), GMC (Fr., Aston, PA/Garnet Valley); Julia Fritz (M), Mis (Jr., Hamburg, PA/Hamburg); Leigh Ann Corso (M), Wes (Fr., Tuckerton, NJ/Pinelands); Anne Dougherty (D), Cab (Jr,. Upper Township, NJ/Ocean City); Christa Marra (D), Mis (Sr., Jessup, PA/Valley View); Mary Proietta (D), Cab (Fr, Philadelphia, PA/St. Hubertâs); Ginny Roma (D), Wes (Jr., Manahawkin, NJ/Southern); Alexis Pace (G), Eas (Harleysville, PA/North Penn); Abbie Wright (G), Neu (So., Annapolis, MD/Annapolis); Krista Froio (G), Ros (Fr., West Chester, PA/Henderson)
PAC Player of the Week
April 28: Laura MacDougall, Wesley, SR, M, Dover, DE/Dover. Had 12 goals, 6 GB, 6 CTO, and 3 draw controls in a 2-0 PAC week, including 7 goals in a 16-0 shutout over Immaculata and 5 goals in an 11-10 win over Rosemont in the program's first ever playoff victory.
April 21: Colleen Connor, Cabrini, SR, M, Morton, PA/Springfield. Had 13 goals, eight assists, 15 ground balls, four draw controls and six forced turnovers in a 4-0 PAC week (Misericordia, Cedar Crest, Arcadia, Wesley).
April 14: Britney Haring, Misericordia, FR, A, Boyertown, PA/Pottstown. Scored 16 goals, including a school-record nine in one game, in a 2-0 PAC week. Beat Alvernia and Wesley.
April 7: Samantha Lafferty, Neumann, FR, A, Glenolden, PA/Interboro. Had 13 goals and 11 assists in a 2-1 week (2-0 PAC). Beat Gwynedd-Mercy and Immaculata, lost to Marymount.
March 31: Julia Brown, Rosemont, SR, 2nd home, (Gleonlden, PA/Interboro). Had 24 goals, 7 assists, 33 ground balls, 12 caused turnovers and 15 draw controls in a 3-1 week, beat Cedar Crest, Chestnut Hill and Gwynedd-Mercy, lost to Villa Julie.
March 24:Julia Brown, Rosemont, SR, 2nd home, (Gleonlden, PA/Interboro). Averaged 11 goals, including a game-winner with :02 to play, 6.5 ground balls, 2 caused To’s, and 3 draw controls in a 2-0 PAC week.
March 17: Julia Brown, Rosemont, SR, 3rd home, Glenolden, PA/Interboro. Scored six goals on eight shots, picked up three ground balls and caused one turnover in a 9-5 win over Wesley in a 1-0 PAC week.
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2003 Women's Lacrosse Championships
2003 PAC WOMEN'S LACROSSE TOURNAMENT
Saturday, May 3, 2003- Final
@ #1 Cabrini 12, #2 Eastern 6 (Cabrini earns NCAA berth)
Kelli Romano scored three goals and added two assists, Julie Smith added three goals, and Jamie Knobler turned away 14 shots as Cabrini College defeated Eastern University, 12-6, for its sixth consecutive Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC) women's lacrosse title.
With the win, Cabrini receives the PAC's automatic bid to the Division III Tournament for the third straight year. The Cavaliers will find out their opponent on Sunday.
The win was Cabrini's 33rd in a row against PAC opponents and raised the Lady Cavs Conference record over the past six seasons to 62-1. With the score tied at 1-1, Cabrini ran off six unanswered goals in the middle of the first half to take control of the contest. Freshman Dana Malmstrom gave the Cavs the lead with 23:13 remaining in the opening half. Romano extended the lead to 3-1 three minutes later, and Smith netted a pair of goals, the second coming with 14:23 to go in the first, to extend Cabrini's lead. Maranda Swoyer scored Cabrini's final two goals of the half, before Rachel Lenzo scored for the Eagles to break the string. Knobler made six saves in the first half.
The Cavs left little doubt about the game's outcome, reeling off the first four goals of the second half to take an 11-2 lead eight minutes into the stanza. Eastern's Alexis Pace made nine saves on the day.
Knobler was named the game's Most Valuable Player. Cabrini has defeated Eastern in the title game four of the past five seasons.
Wednesday, April 30, 2003- Semifinal
@ #1 Cabrini 21, #5 Wesley 6
Radnor, PA - Colleen Connor score four goals and added three assists, and Kelli Romano added four goals and two assists to lead Cabrini College (12-4) to a 21-6 win over Wesley College (9-6) in a Pennsylvania Athletic Conference women's lacrosse semifinal. The win was Cabrini's 32nd straight against PAC competition.
The Lady Cavaliers will attempt to win their sixth straight PAC Championship when they host Eastern University at noon on Saturday. Eastern (12-2) defeated Neumann College (8-7) 18-11 in today's other semifinal.
Cabrini came out strong in the first half, scoring all of the first half's 16 goals. Connor had all seven of her points in the first half, and Romano had five of her six in the stanza.
Maranda Swoyer added three goals and two assists in the win. Cabrini's Jamie Knobler stopped all four shots she saw in her 36 minutes of action to record the win.
The Lady Wolverines were led by Cortney Reihm, who scored a pair of goals. Krista Roosa made 12 saves for Wesley in the contest.
In their regular season meeting, Cabrini defeated Eastern 14-6. This will be the fourth meeting between the two teams in the past five seasons.
@ #2 Eastern 18, #3 Neumann 11
Eastern University and Neumann College faced off in the PAC Semi-Finals on Wednesday, April 30th for the fourth consecutive year. The Eagles hold the 2-1 advantage and advanced a year ago to the PAC Finals with a 15-14 win over the Knights. This year proved to be the Eagles' once again as the home team held off an early strong start by the Knights to win 18-11.
The visiting Knights jumped out to a 4-1 start on the hosts as they called a much need time out in the 5th minute. The Eagles then settled down and rattled off seven goals in a row to take an 8-4 lead nearing the half-time break. The Knight answered with two goals of their own to make it 8-6 at the intermission.
In the second half, the Eagles struck first with three consecutive goals, then Neumann answered with three of their own to keep the score close at 11-9. Then came the proverbial nail as Eastern deposited 5 goals in a row and put the game out of reach for the Knights. Neumann added another pair, but the game was sealed for the Eagles.
Leading all scorers for game was Eastern's Clare Ruegsegger who netted eight goals. Teammates Arielle Parker and Rachel Lenzo added five and four respectively for the Eagles. Leading the way for the Knights was Samantha Lafferty who scored 4 goals, while Christine Henry netted 3 goals and had 2 assists. Eastern will advance to their fourth PAC Finals in five years on Saturday, May 3rd at 12 noon.
Saturday, April 26, 2003- 1st Round
@ #3 Neumann 17, #6 Misericordia 10
Third-seed Neumann (7-6) defeated sixth-seed Misericordia (7-5) 17-10 at home in the first round of the PAC Tournament. The Knights will now Face Eastern University in the PAC Semifinal on Wednesday April 30, 2003 versus Eastern at 4:00 pm.
Samatha Lafferty led the Knights with 8 goals and 2 assists. For College Misercordia Britney Haring scored 7 goals and added 1 assist in the loss.
#5 Wesley 11, @ #4 Rosemont 10
In the first round of the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference playoffs the number four seed Rosemont Ramblers lost to the number five seed Wesley Wolverines, 11-10. Rosemont finishes the season 11-7. Wesley College improves their record to 9-5.
Wesley opened up the scoring at the 22:43 mark with a goal from Laura McDougal. Rosemont answered with a goal from Julia Brown. Wesley scored three more in the half and went into halftime with a 4-2 advantage.
Rosemont battled back in the second half and scored three unanswered goals within five minutes to take their first lead of the game. This was the first of seven lead changes in the second half. Wesley scored the final goal of the game at the 2:22 mark.
Rosemont’s Brown led all scorers with six goals and two assists. Wesley’s McDougal and Leigh Ann Corso netted five goals apiece. Corso also picked up ten ground balls and grabbed four draw controls. Ramblers’ rookie Kyleen Roe had six draw controls and five caused turnovers while teammate Vanessa Moyano scooped up a season high 13 ground balls.
Wesley goalkeeper Krista Roosa had 11 saves while Rosemont keeper Krista Froio had 14 saves.
Wesley will advance to the semifinal round traveling to either Cabrini College on Wednesday April 30th at 4:00 pm.
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2003 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship
2003 NCAA Tournament- 1st Round Wednesday, May 7, 2003
Gordon (11-3) 15, @ Cabrini (13-5) 8
Elizabeth Watson scored nine goals, one short of the NCAA Division III record for goals in a game, to lead Gordon College (11-4) to a 15-8 win over Cabrini College (13-5) in an NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse First-Round Game. The Fighting Scots advance to play The College of New Jersey on Saturday at 11:30 a.m.
With Gordon holding a 6-4 lead at intermission, Watson took over the game in the second half, scoring the first five goals of the half to give the Fighting Scots a seven-goal advantage, 11-4. She would add two more goals in the stanza, as Cabrini was unable to get any closer than seven goals the rest of the way
Gordon received stellar goaltending from Laura Callahan, who stopped 13 Cavalier shots to earn the victory. Amy Zerr added three goals for Gordon, all in the first half, and Heather Macleod scored a pair of goals in the second half to help keep Cabrini at bay.
The Cavaliers were led by Kelli Romano, who had three goals and two assists on the day. Cabrini goalkeeper Jamie Knobler made 15 stops on the day.
Gordon scored the day's first goal, as Zerr took a feed from Watson and beat Knobler three minutes into the contest. Cabrini would draw even on a goal by Maureen McQuade with 21:18 to play in the stanza, and take its only lead of the day on Romano's first goal of the game seven minutes later.
After Gordon's Kristen Shaw tied the game with 9:19 to play in the half, Zerr scored a pair of goals, and Watson added two of her own to give the Fighting Scots a 6-2 advantage.
Cabrini closed the half with a two-goal run, as Mandy Swoyer scored with 3:34 to play in the half, and McQuade tallied 1:13 later.
Then Watson took over and carried Gordon into the second round.