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6/18: Lauren Luciano and Kate Machemer Garner IWLCA Honors

NEW LONDON, Conn. --Connecticut College senior captains Lauren Luciano and Kate Machemer have been honored by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA). Lauren Luciano has been named to the second team of the New England All-Region Squad and Machemer has been tabbed to the IWLCA Academic Honor roll.

Luciano helped rebuild a women’s lacrosse team made up of 10 freshmen that notched its first conference win in two years. The Western Mass. standout started every game for the Camels and finished second on the club with 47 ground balls. She tallied 13 points for the season, netting eight goals and added five assists.

On May 17, Luciano was honored as the female recipient of the Anita L. DeFrantz Award by Connecticut College. The award is given annually to the male and female of the graduating class whose athletic ability, leadership and sportsmanship best exemplify the qualities of Connecticut College graduate and Olympian Anita L. DeFrantz.Kate Machemer played a significant role in the positive direction of the Camel lacrosse program. A senior captain from Yardley, PA, Machemer has been a two-sport athlete, participating in both swimming and lacrosse. One of thekey defenders on the Camel squad, Machemer tallied 39 ground balls in her career.

This past winter, Machemer captained the Camel swimming team that finished with a 10-4 record. Machemer was also a member of the a cappella group the Vox Cameli, and served on the Health Promotion Risk Reduction (HPRR) committee. A Dean’s List student, Machemer graduated in May with a degree in History and was recognized by the IWLCA for her achievements in the classroom.

Anita L. DeFrantz Award Winner Lauren Luciano (center) took a moment to celebrate with her lacrosse coach Annie Crosby (right) and Camel Field Hockey Coach Debbie LaVigne (left) at the conclusion of the senior awards luncheon. .

4/27: Tufts University 6, Connecticut College 5

Paige Diamond Records 17 Saves for Camels.

Medford, Mass.--Tufts University (6-6, 2-6) edged Connecticut College (4-10, 1-8) 6-5 in the season finale for both teams Sunday afternoon. Sophmore Paige Diamond made 17 saves for the Camels in net. Catherine Clarke and Christine Cunha each tallied one goal and one assist for Connecticut College.
Tufts (6-6, 2-6) 3-3--6
Connecicut College (4-10, 1-8) 3-2--5

Goals: T, Willow Hagge 3, Kristin Saldarelli, Megan Doughty, Meredith Harris; CC, Abigail Ritchie, Caley Boyd, Sarah Tacy, Catherine Clark, Christine Cunha.

Assists: T, Kathy Kenney, Meredith Harris; CC, Clark, Cunha.

Saves: T, Ari Kristan 11; CC, Paige Diamond 17.

4/22: Babson College 12, Connecticut College 11

Babson Park, Mass.--Babson College (6-7) nipped Connecticut College (4-9) 12-11 in non-conference lacrosse action Tuesday afternoon. The Camels led 7-4 at the half but were out-scored 8-4 in the final 30 minutes of action. Freshman Margaret Bacon netted three goals for Connecticut College and has netted eight goals in the last three games. Maggie Driscoll and Caitlin Connolly chipped in with two goals apiece. Paige Diamond had 11 saves in net for Connecticut College. The Camels will close out the season at Tufts University Saturday afternoon.

4/19: Colby College 19, Connecticut College 13

Waterville, Maine.--The Colby College Mules defeated Connecticut College 19-13 in NESCAC lacrosse action Saturday afternoon. The Camels trailed 8-5 at the half and were out-scored 11 -8 in the final 30 minutes. Freshman Kelsey Sullivan notched four scores for Connecticut College. Margaret Bacon tallied three goals and one assist for the Camels. Junior Abigail Ritchie chipped in with two goals and two assists. The Camels (4-8) will look to rebound with a non-conference game at Babson College Tuesday afternoon.

4/17: Connecticut College 11, Wellesley College 8

Abigail Ritchie Tallies Hat-Trick in Camel Victory

NEW LONDON, Conn.--Junior attacker Abigail Ritchie (Newton, MA) netted three goals Thursday afternoon, propelling Connecticut College (4-7) to an 11-8 victory over Wellesley College (6-8) on Harkness Green. Senior Caley Boyd (New Canaan, CT) chipped in with two goals and two assists and freshman Margaret Bacon enjoyed a two goal, one assist performance for the hosts. Catherine Clark (W. Hartford, CT) and Maggie Driscoll (Peabody, MA) each tallied one goal and one assist for Connecticut College. Dawn Kim (Greenwich, CT), Katie Mosely (Arvada, CO), and Lisa Andruszkiewicz (Beverly, MA) scored two goals apiece for Wellesley. Paige Diamond (Longmeadow, MA) had 11 saves for the Camels. Kim Della Buono (Springfield, PA) made 15 saves for Wellesley.

Abigail Ritchie put the Camels ahead 3-2 in the early going, netting her second goal at 11:47. Later in the first half, with the game tied at four, Margaret Bacon led the Camels on a fast break and found Caley Boyd open for a one-timer that put the hosts ahead 5-4 at the break. The Camels opened up the second half with an offensive surge, netting the first three goals over 8:44 to build an 8-4 lead. Driscoll capped the rally with a pretty over the shoulder providing the hosts their largest lead of the afternoon. Lisa Andruszkiewicz pulled Wellesley to within three at 9-6 with 9:20 to play. But Caley Boyd and Catherine Clark pushed the Camel lead to 11-6, netting the next two goals just 1:05 apart. Wellesley added two goals in the closing minutes but it was not enough and Connecticut College was able to hold on for the 11-8 victory.

With her four point performance, Boyd has tallied 98 points in her career, leaving her two shy of the century mark. Catherine Clark has netted 22 goals to lead Connecticut College in scoring this spring. Paige Diamond has made 112 saves for the Camels, starting every game in net this season. The Camels visit Colby College Saturday afternoon.

Wellesley College (6-8) 4-4--8
Connecticut College (4-7) 5-6--11

Scoring:
Goals: WC: Lisa Andruszkiewicz 2, Dawn Kim 2, Katie Mosely 2, Lydia McGuigan, Grace Tsan. CC: Abigail Ritchie 3, Margaret Bacon 2, Caley Boyd 2, Catherine Clark, Maggie Driscoll, Lauren Luciano, Kelsey Sullivan. Assists: WC: Lisa Andruszkiewicz, Dawn Kim. CC: Caley Boyd 2, Margaret Bacon, Catherine Clark, Maggie Driscoll.

Saves:
WC-Kim Della Buono, 15 saves.
CC-Paige Diamond, 11 saves.

Shots: WC-22, CC-32.

4/15: Williams College 15, Connecticut College 9

Williamstown, Mass--Williams College (8-0, 7-0) remained undefeated on the 2003 season, recording a 15-9 victory over Connecticut College (3-7, 1-6) on Tuesday afternoon in Western Mass. Senior captains Caley Boyd and Lauren Luciano scored two goals apiece for the Camels. Paige Diamond made 15 saves in net. The Camels will host Wellesley Thursday afternoon at 4:30 p.m.

4/13: Amherst College 17, Connecticut College 8

NEW LONDON, Conn.--Amherst College (8-1, 5-1), ranked #3 in the latest IWLCA Division III Poll, picked up a 17-8 victory over Connecticut College (3-6, 1-5) in NESCAC lacrosse action Sunday afternoon. Senior Abby Ouimet (Hatfield, MA) netted five goals to lead the Jeffs offensive attack. Catherine Clark (W. Hartford, CT) led Connecticut College with three goals.

Brooke Diamond (Longmeadow, MA) made 17 stops for Amherst College while sister Paige Diamond (Longmeadow, MA) had 13 saves for the Camels. Connecticut College battled Amherst for much of the early going, taking a 5-4 lead midway through the half on an unassisted turnaround shot and goal from junior Abigail Ritchie (Newton, MA). But the Jeffs scored five unanswered goals to end the half with a 9-5 lead.

Connecticut College will visit Williams College Tuesday afternoon.

Amherst College (8-1, 5-1) 9-8--17
Connecticut College (3-6, 1-5) 5-3--8

Scoring:
Goals: AC: Abby Ouimet 5, Mary Kate Allen 3, Allison Aldrich 2, Erin Beaumont 2, Liz Martin 2, Scotty Hanley, Kelly Leisman, Laura Schifter. CC: Catherine Clark 3, Abigail Ritchie 2, Caley Boyd, Emily Stieff, Kelsey Sullivan. Assists: AC: Erin Beaumont 2, Laura Schifter 2, Scotty Hanley, Kennon Kay, Abby Ouimet, Liz Martin. CC: Maggie Driscoll, Lauren Luciano, Abigail Ritchie.

Saves:
AC-Brooke Diamond, 17 saves.
CC-Paige Diamond, 13 saves.

Shots: AC-27, CC-26.

4/10: Connecticut College 15, Mount Holyoke College 9

Freshmen Kelsey Sullivan and Margaret Bacon Combine for Nine Camel Scores

NEW LONDON, Conn.--Freshman midfielder Kelsey Sullivan (Northfield, MA) erupted for five goals Thursday afternoon, leading Connecticut College (3-5) to a 15-9 victory over Mount Holyoke College (3-7). Margaret Bacon (Sutton, MA) got in on the offensive explosion, netting four goals. Catherine Clarke (W. Hartford, CT) and Lauren Luciano (Longmeadow, MA) added two goals apiece for the Camels, who recorded their second straight victory on Harkness Green.

Anna Gordon (Glenmoore, PA) led the visiting Lyons with three goals. Mount Holyoke also received a solid performance from net-minder Tamara Duncalf (Cos Cob, CT) who made 20 saves and was under constant pressure by Connecticut College all afternoon. Paige Diamond (Longmeadow, MA), Alix Werner (Rochester, NY) and Kate Reardon (Newton, MA) combined to make 18 stops for the hosts.

Kelsey Sullivan broke a 2-2 tie with her second score of the day at the 8:17 mark, putting the Camels ahead to stay. Later in the half with the hosts leading 6-3, Margaret Bacon netted back-to-back fast break scores just 50 seconds apart, providing the Camels a comfortable five goal lead. Sullivan tallied her third goal with 2:18 left in the half and the Camels took the 9-3 lead into the break.

Mount Holyoke rebounded with two scores in the first five minutes of the second, and cut the hosts lead to four. In need of more offense, Connecticut College got two scores from junior Catherine Clarke (W. Hartford, CT). Clarke's second score was arguably the play of the game. As she was being pushed to the ground, the junior attacker flicked one into the back of the net, putting the Camels ahead 11-6. Connecticut College held on for the 15-9 victory.

The Camels will host Amherst College Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.

Mount Holyoke College (3-7) 3-6--9
Connecticut College (3-5) 9-6--15

Scoring:
Goals: MHC: Anna Gordon 3, Coleen Colahan 2, Kit Hixon 2, Christina Donatiello, Jenna Shea. CC: Kelsey Sullivan 5, Margaret Bacon 4, Catherine Clark 2, Lauren Luciano 2, Caley Boyd, Emily Stieff. Assists: MHC: Lisa Paul, Caitlin Taylor. Connecticut College: Caley Boyd, Catherine Clark, Lauren Luciano, Emily Stieff.

Saves:
MHC-Tamara Duncalf, 20 saves.
CC-Paige Diamond, 48:35, 16 saves, 6 ga; Alix Werner, 8:20, 2 saves, 3 ga, Kate Reardon, 3:05.

Shots: MHC-30, CC-33.

4/9: Senior Spotlight: Camel Captains are Ready to Take the Lead

The Connecticut College women's lacrosse team picked up its first NESCAC victory against Bates College Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, instead of scooping up groundballs, the Camels could only make snowballs Tuesday, as a spring snowstorm halted athletic activity on campus. Connecticut College has three talented seniors captaining this year's squad.

Caley Boyd recently completed her hockey career as the all-time assist leader at Connecticut College. Boyd netted a team-high 32 goals last season for the lacrosse squad and tallied a hat-trick in a 16-8 victory over Bates Saturday afternoon. Lauren Luciano captained a successful Camel soccer program this fall that recorded four straight wins and advanced to the semifinal round of the NESCAC Championship Tournament. Luciano has scooped up a team-high 20 ground balls through seven games.

Kate Machemer captained the Connecticut College swimming team that enjoyed a successful 10-4 season. Machemer is leading a defensive corps that has consistently improved since the beginning of the year. While the three come from different backgrounds, they share a common bond. They have all served as captains in another sport and understand the importance of team leadership.

Playing on a team that is loaded with freshman is not a new experience for Caley Boyd. The Camel hockey team had 11 freshman on the roster this winter, compared to the lacrosse squad that has 10 newcomers. Boyd is confident that her coach Annie Crosby has steered the program in the right direction.

"I think that coach has done a great job." Boyd asserted. "Even before the season started, you can see the hard work she has done recruiting players and making us better."

Luciano echoes the enthusiasm of her teammate and is very optimistic about this young Camel team.

"I think we have a great group of girls," Luciano stated. "Obviously we are going to be really young. We also have a substantial group of juniors and seniors that will help balance things out."

Luciano emphasizes to her team the need to be consistent regardless of the strength or weakness of the opponent. It is a strategy that helped the Camel women's soccer program win 10 games in the fall.

"We have a lot of soccer player on our lacrosse team," Luciano stated. "Going from our high at the end of the season is only going to help this team because we are focusing on every team being the same. We weren't scared of the Middlebury or the Amherst and I think that the freshmen picked up on that."

While the three captains share some strengths, they each bring a different leadership style to the team. Kate Machemer believes that the team is comfortable in approaching any of the captains at any time.

"We all have very different leadership styles but we work well with each other," said Machemer. "The team can go to any one of us."

Machemer believes the Camels may be turning the corner this spring and she's happy to be taking the lead.

"I think we are a more skilled team with much more depth. It can only work to our advantage and I think we are going to turn some heads this year."

The Camels will host Mount Holyoke College Thursday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. on Harkness Green.

4/8: Connecticut College-Amherst College Game Postponed

NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Connecticut College-Amherst College women's lacrosse game scheduled for today has been postponed due to inclement weather conditions. The game will be made up later this spring with a time and date to be announced.

4/5: Connecticut College 16, Bates College 8

NEW LONDON, Conn.--Connecticut College (2-5, 1-4) topped Bates College (6-3, 0-3) 16-8 in NESCAC women's lacrosse action Saturday afternoon. The Camels jumped out to a 9-2 lead at the half and did not look back. Caley Boyd (New Canaan,CT), Abigail Ritchie (Newton, MA), and Emily Stieff (Baltimore, MD) netted three goals apiece to pace the Camel offensive attack. Freshman Kelsey Sullivan (Northfield, MA) and junior Catherine Clark (W. Hartford, CT) chipped in with two goals each as the Camels rolled to their first conference victory of the season.

Junior Becky Castle (Stonington, CT) netted two goals and added two assists to lead the visitors. Samala Khalique (W. Hartford, CT) added a goal and an assist for the Bobcats. Paige Diamond (Longmeadow, MA) and Alix Werner (Rochester, NY) combined to make seven saves for Connecticut College. Liz McNamara (Plainfield, NH) made 15 stops for Bates.

The Camels opened up the offense early. After Catherine Clark netted her team leading 14th goal of the season with 17:56 gone by in the first half, Connecticut College enjoyed a 6-1 lead. Leading 9-2 at the break, the Camels continued to apply offensive pressure in the second stanza. Midway through the second half with the Camels leading 12-5, Caley Boyd netted back-to-back fast break scores 21 seconds apart with the assistance of two freshmen. Margaret Bacon (Sutton, MA) assisted on the first goal, and Maggie Driscoll (Peabody, MA) led Boyd on the second goal, a one-timer that put the game away.

The Camels will host Amherst College Tuesday afternoon. Bates will host Gordon College on Monday.

Bates College (6-3, 0-3) 2-6--8
Connecticut College (2-5, 1-4) 9-7--16

Scoring:
Goals: Bates: Becky Castle 2, Katie Carroll, Stacy Counter, Erin Culbreth, Lori Jessup, Samara Khalique, Katie Unger. Connecticut College: Caley Boyd 3, Abigail Ritchie 3, Emily Stieff 3, Catherine Clark 2, Kelsey Sullivan 2, Margaret Bacon, Caitlin Connolly, Sarah Tacy.

Assists: Bates: Becky Castle 2, Samara Khalique, Shannon Tully. Connecticut College: Emily Stieff 2, Margaret Bacon, Catherine Clark, Maggie Driscoll, Lauren Luciano, Caite McNeil, Melissa Ridgway, Kelsey Sullivan.

Saves: BC-Liz McNamara, 15 saves.
CC-Paige Diamond, 46:00, 4 saves; Alix Werner, 14:00, 3 saves.

Shots: BC-19, CC-32.

4/2: Wesleyan 14, Connecticut College 7

Middletown, Conn. --Wesleyan University (5-2) defeated Connecticut College (1-5)14-7 in NESCAC women's lacrosse action Wednesday afternoon. Emily Stieff led the Camels with two scores. Catherine Clark netted her 13th goal of the season. Caley Boyd, Lauren Luciano, Abigail Ritchie and Kelsey Sullivan added single goals for the Camels. Connecticut College will host Bates College Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.

3/29: Bowdoin College 11, Connecticut College 10 2OT

NEW LONDON, Conn. --Bowdoin College (4-1, 1-0) edged Connecticut College (1-4, 0-3) 11-10 in double overtime Saturday afternoon. Colleen McDonald (Greenfield, MA) netted five goals for the Polar Bears, including the game-winner in the second overtime. Catherine Clark (West Hartford, CT) led Connecticut College with five goals. Kendall Cox (Guilford, CT) had 13 saves for Bowdoin. Paige Diamond (Longmeadow, MA) made 19 saves for Connecticut College.

Clark jumpstarted the Camel offense early, scoring four goals in the first half, as Connecticut College move ahead to a 6-3 lead at the break. Caley Boyd (New Canaan, CT) assisted on two of the scores. Freshman Margaret Bacon (Sutton, MA) and junior Abigail Ritchie (Newton, MA) each added first half goals for the Camels.

After Bowdoin evened the score at eight, freshman Kelsey Sullivan (Northfield, MA) put Connecticut College ahead 9-8 with just 4:13 remaining. But with 1:54 to play, Colleen McDonald netted her third goal of the second half, evening the game at nine and forcing an overtime session. The clubs matched goals in the first session, forcing a second overtime. With just one second remaining in the second session, McDonald netted the game-winner for Bowdoin.

Bowdoin College (4-1, 1-0) 3-6-1-1-11
Connecticut College (1-4, 0-2) 6-3-1-0-10

Scoring:
Goals: Bowdoin: Colleen McDonald 5, Libby Bourke 2, Brooke Nentwig, Vanessa Russell, Angela King, Amanda Burrage. Connecticut College: Catherine Clark 5, Margaret Bacon, Maggie Driscoll, Abigail Ritchie, Emily Stieff, Kelsey Sullivan.

Assists: Bowdoin: Hilary Abrams 2, Colleen McDonald 2, Heather Boyd, Robin Trangsrud. Connecticut College: Caley Boyd 2, Emily Stieff 1.

Saves: BC-Kendall Cox, 68:59, 13 saves.
CC-Paige Diamond, 68:59, 19 saves.

3/26: Trinity College 16, Connecticut College 10

Hartford, Conn.--Trinity College defeated Connecticut College 16-10 in NESCAC Lacrosse action Wednesday evening. Emily Stieff (Baltimore, MD) netted four goals and Abigail Ritchie (Newton, MA) added three scores for the Camels. Paige Diamond (Longmeadow, MA.) had 11 stops for the Camels. The Camels will host Bowdoin Saturday afternoon at 1:00.

Trinity (6-0) 8 8 16
Connecticut College (1-3) 4 6 10
GOALS
TC- Katelyn Bowman 4, Beatrice Gratry 4, Betsy Walsh 2, Elizabeth Miller 2, Laura Davis 2, Christine Ryan, Kara Takesuye
CC- Emily Stieff 4, Abigail Ritchie 3, Catherine Clark 2, Sarah Tracy 1
ASSISTS
TC- Bowman 2, Gratry 1, Walsh 1, Davis 1, Takesuye 1
CC- Maggie Driscoll 1

GOALIE SAVES
TC- Alexandra Benjamin 8
CC- Paige Diamond 5, Alix Werner 6.

SHOTS
TC- 27, CC- 18

3/22: Middlebury College 19, Connecticut College 3

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- Middlebury College (2-0, 2-0) ranked number one in the latest IWLCA Division III National Poll, picked up a 19-3 victory over Connecticut College (1-2, 0-1) at Harkness Green Saturday afternoon. The Panthers opened up an 8-0 lead in the first half and held on for the NESCAC victory. Senior Katie Simpson (Darien, CT) netted two goals with six assists in the victory.

Catherine Clark (West Hartford, CT) Kelsey Sullivan (Northfield, MA) and Margaret Bacon (Sutton, MA) each had one goal for the host Camels. Sarah Grenert (Sewickley, PA) and Johanna Rosenfeld (Brunswick) combined to make eight stops for Middlebury. Paige Diamond (Longmeadow, MA) and Alix Werner (Rochester, NY) had 16 saves for Connecticut College, splitting the goaltending duties.

Kristin Hanley netted three of the first six goals, helping Middlebury gain control early. Simpson assisted on two of the tallies. The Camels rallied late in the half, cutting the lead to six, but Middlebury added a goal with just three seconds remaining to take a 10-3 advantage into the break. The Panthers remained in control in the second half, completing the 19-3 victory.

Middlebury College (2-0, 2-0) 10-9-19
Connecticut College (1-2, 0-1) 3-0-3

Scoring:
Goals: Middlebury: Char Glessner 3, Kristin Hanley 3, Nuala O'Donohue 3, Beth Seeley 3, Meg Bonney 2, Katie Simpson 2, Sydney Atkins, Alison Perencevich, Schuyler Winstead. Connecticut College: Margaret Bacon, Catherine Clark, Kelsey Sullivan.

Assists: Middlebury: Katie Simpson 6, Char Glessner 3, Alison Perencevich 2, Meg Bonney, Kristin Hanley. Connecticut College: Kelsey Sullivan.

Saves: MC-Sarah Grenert, 42:53, 9 saves; Johanna Rosenfield, 17:07, 2 saves.
CC-Paige Diamond, 30 minutes, 8 saves; Alix Werner, 30 minutes, 9 saves.

Shots: MC-26, CC-22.

3/17: Connecticut College 19, Dickinson 5

Orlando, FL. - The Connecticut College Women's Lacrosse team recorded its first win in Central Florida Monday morning, earning a 19-5 victory over Dickinson College. Catherine Clarke netted four scores, pacing the Camel attack. Abigail Ritchie exploded with a hat-trick, netting three goals. Freshman Maggie Driscoll put up five points (two goals, three assists) in the win.

Sophomore Sarah Tacy netted a pair of Camel goals. Paige Diamond chipped in with one goal and two assists. Senior Caley Boyd and freshman Caite McNeil each netted a goal and an assist for the Camels. Lauren Luciano contributed two assists in the victory.

Paige Diamond logged one half in net. Freshmen Alex Werner and Kate Reardon also saw action in between the pipes.

The Camels return home to host Middlebury College in the NESCAC opener this Saturday at 1:00 pm on Harkness Green.

3/15: Gettysburg 13, Connecticut College 3

Orlando, FL. - The Connecticut College Women's Lacrosse team dropped its season opener Saturday afternoon, falling to Gettysburg 13-3 at the Disney Complex in Orlando, FL.

Freshman midfielder Kelsey Sullivan (Northfield, MA) netted two scores for the Camels. Abigail Ritchie (Newton, MA) added a goal for Connecticut College. Junior Catherine Clarke assisted on the tally.

The Camels trailed 10-1 after one half and were out-scored by Gettysburg 3-2 in the final 30 minutes.

2003 Season Preview

Patience and determination are two key ingredients necessary in any winning program. Second year coach Anne Crosby was patient with her young Camels in 2001. If results proved anything, Crosby's patience and the work ethic she instilled in her athletes paid dividends by season end. After a 2-6 start, the Camels were winners in three of the last six contests. Now that the foundation has been set, Crosby and the Camels are ready to reach new heights in 2003. The season kicks off with two competitive non-conference matches against Gettysburg and Dickinson College in Orlando, Florida. The Camels open conference play at home against 2002 NCAA Division III Champion Middlebury College March 22.

Attack

Senior tri-captain Caley Body emerged as an offensive star in her junior season. Boyd netted a team-high 32 goals and was the top point producer for the Camels with 37 points. Junior Catherine Clark netted 17 goals and added eight assists in 2002. Clark's classmate, Abigail Ritchie netted 12 goals in nine games. Sophomore Sarah Tacy netted five goals with seven assists in her rookie season and will be relied on for offensive punch.

Midfield

Senior tri-captain Lauren Luciano will lead a group that is mainly comprised of underclassmen. Luciano netted seven goals with four assists in the 2002 season. Emily Stieff demonstrated her potent offensive skills with 24 goals and a team-high 41 ground balls last season. Junior Sarah Lane has scooped up 47 ground balls over the last two seasons and should be a regular in the Camel lineup. Sophomores Susan Getty and Mary Scott will also contribute.

Defense

The Camels will have a huge void to fill with the graduation of Anna Hitchner. Hitchner was a second team All-NESCAC Selection and an Academic All-American in 2002. Senior tri-captain Kate Machemer will anchor the Camel defensive corps this spring. Junior Kyle Ridgway has experienced and tallied 16 ground balls while appearing in all 14 contests last season. Sophomore Lindsey Marshall appeared in 12 games during her rookie campaign and should see significant minutes this season. Sophomores Amy Phelan will bolster the defensive set. Goalkeeper Paige Diamond logged every minute of the 2002 season and is ready to contribute this spring.

Freshman Class

Crosby hit the recruiting trail hard in her first season. The results should pay dividends this spring for the Camels, who have 10 talented newcomers on the 2003 roster. The rookie threesome of Maggie Driscoll, Margaret Bacon and Caite McNeil were all key members of the successful Camel soccer squad. Driscoll is continuing a successful family tradition of competing in Connecticut College athletics while Bacon is following her mother's footsteps as a successful student-athlete with the program. Melissa Ridgway will join her sister Ashley on the squad as a midfielder/defenseman. Kate Reardon and Alix Werner will vie for time in net. Reardon and Caitlin Connolly were members of the field hockey squad in the fall. Rookie Christine Cunha demonstrated her quickness as one of the top sprinters in the indoor track season. Other key additions to the squad include defenseman Perri Lawrie, and midfielder Kelsey Sullivan.