2006 Women's Lacrosse Guide - umterps.com · 2 Delia Cox M Sr. 5-6 Newbury, Mass./Gov. Dummer Academy 19 Katie Doolittle M Jr. 5-4 Manlius, N.Y./Fayetteville-Manlius HS 26 Jen ...

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Roster InformationALPHABETICALNo. Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Hometown/High School29 Gwen Birnkrant D Fr. 5-10 Rumson, N.J./The Hun School38 Jacquelyn Bradley D Fr. 5-6 Columbus, Ohio/Upper Arlington HS15 Allie Buote G So. 5-6 Annapolis, Md./St. Mary’s21 Megan Cassara M So. 5-5 Fairfax Station, Va./W.T. Woodson HS17 Becky Clipp D Jr. 5-6 Catonsville, Md./Catonsville HS32 Lauren Cohen M So. 5-7 Farmingdale, N.Y./Farmingdale HS33 Jenny Collins M Fr. 5-4 Lansdale, Pa./North Penn HS40 Lynne Cooper G Fr. 5-6 Ellicott City, Md./Centennial HS2 Delia Cox M Sr. 5-6 Newbury, Mass./Gov. Dummer Academy19 Katie Doolittle M Jr. 5-4 Manlius, N.Y./Fayetteville-Manlius HS26 Jen Greenberg D Jr. 5-5 Suffern, N.Y./Suffern HS23 Kate Greenberg A Fr. 5-4 Suffern, N.Y./Suffern HS28 Meghan Higgins M Jr. 5-8 Reisterstown, Md./Franklin HS27 Elana Hoffman A So. 5-3 Silver Spring, Md./Blake HS30 Mindy Jones D Fr. 5-5 Annapolis, Md./St. Mary’s14 Krysta Juris A Jr. 5-5 Alexandria, Va./St. Stephens-St. Agnes 8 Kelly Kasper M So. 5-5 Eldersburg, Md./Century HS22 Casey Magor M So. 5-5 Adelaide, South Australia/Unley HS37 Alex Mavris M Fr. 5-11 Pasadena,Md./Chesapeake HS36 Molly McCourt D Sr. 5-8 Columbia, Md./Oakland Mills HS7 Maeve McKew M Fr. 5-3 Glen Arm, Md./Maryvale Prep12 Kate McWilliams M Fr. 5-7 Mountain Lakes, N.J./Mountain Lakes HS34 Marie Moorman D Fr. 5-8 Chestertown, Md./Kent County HS10 Meghan Mulford M Fr. 5-7 Towson, Md./Notre Dame Prep6 Krista Pellizzi A Jr. 5-4 N. Massapequa, N.Y./Farmingdale HS5 Katie Princiotto A So. 5-7 Horseheads, N.Y./Horseheads HS18 Katie Pumphrey D So. 5-8 Severna Park, Md./Severna Park HS31 Kearny Raver M Fr. 5-5 Laurel, Md./Mount de Sales Academy25 Martha Raver D Jr. 5-7 Laurel, Md./Mount de Sales Academy4 Mollie Reese M Jr. 5-5 Monkton, Md./Hereford HS20 Brooke Richards A Sr. 5-9 Annapolis, Md./Broadneck HS39 Sarah Sommaripa G Fr. 5-8 Moorestown, N.J./Moorestown HS35 Lisa Valentine D Sr. 5-7 Stevensville, Md./Kent Island HS16 Taylor Zanelotti A So. 5-7 Ellicott City, Md./River Hill HSHead Coach: Cindy Timchal (West Chester '76)Assistant Coaches: Caitlin Banks (Virginia '04), Brian McGurn (Gettysburg, '95)

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE(Allie) Buote BEE-wattDelia (Cox) DEAL-e-uhElana (Hoffman) e-LANE-uh(Casey) Magor MAY-gor(Krista) Pellizzi puh-LIZ-ee(Katie) Princiotto PRINCE-e-o-toeKearny (Raver) CAR-nee(Sarah) Sommaripa so-mah-REE-pa(Taylor) Zanelotti zan-uh-LOT-ee

TERPS BY CLASSSeniors (4): Delia Cox, Molly McCourt, Brooke

Richards, Lisa ValentineJuniors (8): Becky Clipp, Katie Doolittle, Jen

Greenberg, Meghan Higgins, Krysta Juris, Krista Pellizzi, Martha Raver, Mollie Reese

Sophomores (9): Allie Buote, Megan Cassara, Lauren Cohen, Elana Hoffman, Kelly Kasper, Casey Magor, Katie Princiotto, Katie Pumphrey, Taylor Zanelotti

Freshmen (13 ): Gwen Birnkrant, Jacquelyn Bradley, Jenny Collins, Lynne Cooper, Kate Greenberg, Mindy Jones, Alex Mavris, Maeve McKew, Kate McWilliams, Marie Moorman, Meghan Mulford, Kearny Raver, Sarah Sommaripa

TERPS BY HEIGHT5-11 (1): Alex Mavris

5-10 (1): Gwen Birnkrant

5-9 (1): Brooke Richards

5-8 (5): Meghan Higgins, Molly McCourt, Marie Moorman, Katie Pumphrey, Sarah Sommaripa

5-7 (7): Lauren Cohen, Kate McWilliams, Meghan Mulford, Katie Princiotto, Martha Raver, Lisa Valentine, Taylor Zanelotti

5-6 (5): Jacquelyn Bradley, Allie Buote, Becky Clipp, Lynne Cooper, Delia Cox

5-5 (8): Megan Cassara, Jen Greenberg, Mindy Jones, Krysta Juris, Kelly Kasper, Casey Magor, Kearny Raver, Mollie Reese

5-4 (4): Jenny Collins, Katie Doolittle, Kate

Greenberg, Krista Pellizzi

5-3 (2): Elana Hoffman, Maeve McKew

5-7 (7):

5-6 (5): Jacquelyn Bradley, Allie Buote, Becky

5-5 (8):

5-4 (4):

5-3 (2): Elana Hoffman, Maeve McKew

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TERPS BY POSITIONATTACKNo. Name Pos. Yr. Ht.5 Katie Princiotto A So. 5-76 Krista Pellizzi A Jr. 5-414 Krysta Juris A Jr. 5-516 Taylor Zanelotti A So. 5-720 Brooke Richards A Sr. 5-923 Kate Greenberg A Fr. 5-427 Elana Hoffman A So. 5-3

MIDFIELDNo. Name Pos. Yr. Ht.2 Delia Cox M Sr. 5-64 Mollie Reese M Jr. 5-57 Maeve McKew M Fr. 5-38 Kelly Kasper M So. 5-510 Meghan Mulford M Fr. 5-712 Kate McWilliams M Fr. 5-719 Katie Doolittle M Jr. 5-421 Megan Cassara M So. 5-522 Casey Magor M So. 5-528 Meghan Higgins M Jr. 5-831 Kearny Raver M Fr. 5-532 Lauren Cohen M So. 5-733 Jenny Collins M Fr. 5-437 Alex Mavris M Fr. 5-11

DEFENSENo. Name Pos. Yr. Ht.17 Becky Clipp D Jr. 5-618 Katie Pumphrey D So. 5-825 Martha Raver D Jr. 5-726 Jen Greenberg D Jr. 5-529 Gwen Birnkrant D Fr. 5-1030 Mindy Jones D Fr. 5-534 Marie Moorman D Fr. 5-835 Lisa Valentine D Sr. 5-736 Molly McCourt D Sr. 5-838 Jacquelyn Bradley D Fr. 5-6

GOALIENo. Name Pos. Yr. Ht.15 Allie Buote G So. 5-639 Sarah Sommaripa G Fr. 5-840 Lynne Cooper G Fr. 5-6

NUMERICALNo. Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Hometown/High School2 Delia Cox M Sr. 5-6 Newbury, Mass./Gov. Dummer Academy4 Mollie Reese M Jr. 5-5 Monkton, Md./Hereford HS5 Katie Princiotto A So. 5-7 Horseheads, N.Y./Horseheads HS6 Krista Pellizzi A Jr. 5-4 N. Massapequa, N.Y./Farmingdale HS7 Maeve McKew M Fr. 5-3 Glen Arm, Md./Maryvale Prep8 Kelly Kasper M So. 5-5 Eldersburg, Md./Century HS10 Meghan Mulford M Fr. 5-7 Towson, Md./Notre Dame Prep 12 Kate McWilliams M Fr. 5-7 Mountain Lakes, N.J./Mountain Lakes HS14 Krysta Juris A Jr. 5-5 Alexandria, Va./St. Stephens-St. Agnes 15 Allie Buote G So. 5-6 Annapolis, Md./St. Mary’s16 Taylor Zanelotti A So. 5-7 Ellicott City, Md./River Hill HS17 Becky Clipp D Jr. 5-6 Catonsville, Md./Catonsville HS18 Katie Pumphrey D So. 5-8 Severna Park, Md./Severna Park HS19 Katie Doolittle M Jr. 5-4 Manlius, N.Y./Fayetteville-Manlius HS20 Brooke Richards A Sr. 5-9 Annapolis, Md./Broadneck HS21 Megan Cassara M So. 5-5 Fairfax Station, Va./W.T. Woodson HS22 Casey Magor M So. 5-5 Adelaide, South Australia/Unley HS23 Kate Greenberg A Fr. 5-4 Suffern, N.Y./Suffern HS25 Martha Raver D Jr. 5-7 Laurel, Md./Mount de Sales Academy26 Jen Greenberg D Jr. 5-5 Suffern, N.Y./Suffern HS27 Elana Hoffman A So. 5-3 Silver Spring, Md./Blake HS28 Meghan Higgins M Jr. 5-8 Reisterstown, Md./Franklin HS29 Gwen Birnkrant D Fr. 5-10 Rumson, N.J./The Hun School30 Mindy Jones D Fr. 5-5 Annapolis, Md./St. Mary’s 31 Kearny Raver M Fr. 5-5 Laurel, Md./Mount de Sales Academy32 Lauren Cohen M So. 5-7 Farmingdale, N.Y./Farmingdale HS33 Jenny Collins M Fr. 5-4 Lansdale, Pa./North Penn HS34 Marie Moorman D Fr. 5-8 Chestertown, Md./Kent County HS35 Lisa Valentine D Sr. 5-7 Stevensville, Md./Kent Island HS36 Molly McCourt D Sr. 5-8 Columbia, Md./Oakland Mills HS37 Alex Mavris M Fr. 5-11 Pasadena,Md./Chesapeake HS38 Jacquelyn Bradley D Fr. 5-6 Columbus, Ohio/Upper Arlington HS39 Sarah Sommaripa G Fr. 5-8 Moorestown, N.J./Moorestown HS40 Lynne Cooper G Fr. 5-6 Ellicott City, Md./Centennial HS

TERPS BY STATE/COUNTRYAustralia (1)Casey MagorMaryland (19)Allie Buote (Annapolis)Becky Clipp (Catonsville)Lynne Cooper (Ellicott City)Meghan Higgins (Reisterstown)Elana Hoffman (Silver Spring)Mindy Jones (Annapolis)Kelly Kasper (Eldersburg)Alex Mavris (Pasadena)Molly McCourt (Columbia)Maeve McKew (Glen Arm)Marie Moorman (Chestertown)Meghan Mulford (Towson)Katie Pumphrey (Severna Park)Kearny Raver (Laurel)Martha Raver (Laurel)Mollie Reese (Monkton)Brooke Richards (Annapolis)Lisa Valentine (Stevensville)Taylor Zanelotti (Ellicott City)

Massachusetts (1)Delia Cox (Newbury)New York (6)Lauren Cohen (Farmingdale)Katie Doolittle (Manlius)Kate Greenberg (Suffern)Jen Greenberg (Suffern)Krista Pellizzi (North Massapequa)Katie Princiotto (Horseheads)New Jersey (3)Gwen Birnkrant (Rumson)Kate McWilliams (Mountain Lakes)Sarah Sommaripa (Moorestown, N.J.)Ohio (1)Jacquelyn Bradley (Columbus)Pennsylvania (1)Jenny Collins (Lansdale)Virginia (2)Megan Cassara (Fairfax Station)Krysta Juris (Alexandria)

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Megan CassaraMIDFIELD • 5-6 • SOPHOMOREFAIRFAX STATION, VA.W.T. WOODSON HS

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Allie BuoteGOALIE • 5-7 • SOPHOMOREANNAPOLIS, MD.ST. MARY'S HS

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On Buote: Heads into the season as the projected starter … gained valuable experience under Kirah Miles last season … calm and in control in the cage.

2005 (Freshman): Saw action in eight games totaling 64 minutes … made 10 saves … played final eight minutes against Princeton (5/12) … two saves in final two minutes against Syracuse (4/24) … finished off the final four minutes of the game against Virginia Tech (4/2) … played the game’s final 28 minutes against Penn State (3/25) ... made three saves and allowed four goals … saw significant action against Denver (3/14), playing nearly 14 minutes .. three saves in just two minutes of action against Brown (3/12) … came on in relief against Virginia (3/8), made one save … made collegiate debut against Richmond (3/3).

Prep: Three-year letterwinner for Sue Chittim’s St. Mary’s squad ... all-county selection by the Washington Post, Baltimore Sun and Annapolis Capital as a senior … team captain and MVP … posted a 7.5 goals-against average and saved nearly 60 percent of the shots she faced … saved 200 shots … nominated for high school Tewaaraton Award … second team All-Met … stopped 214 shots as a junior and finished the season with a 56.3 save percentage ... helped team to an 18-5 record ... second team all-county ... played on the Mid Atlantic 4 at The National Schoolgirls Tournament ... first team All-Galaxy in club action ... team MVP in field hockey and team captain in basketball.

Personal: Allison Lynn Buote was born June 22, 1986 … is the daughter of Linda and Peter Buote … has one older sister, Bonnie … parents and sister are UM alums ... has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do … last name is pronounced (BEE-watt) … majoring in criminal justice … member of the National Honor Society in high school … voted “Iron Saint” for playing three sports in four years … chose the Terps over Notre Dame and North Carolina.

BUOTE'S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS Svs. GA Sv.% Min. GAA W-L GB2005 8/0 10 10 .500 64 9.39 0-1 4

On Cassara: Lefty who is a strong defender … good worker in transition ... combines good speed with hustle.

2005 (Freshman): Played in 10 games … recorded three ground balls on the season … forced a turnover against Brown (3/12).

Prep: Four-year letterwinner and three-year starter under Coach Darah Bonham at W.T. Woodson High … for her career, scooped 142 ground balls and caused 86 turnovers to go with 42 goals and 31 assists … a two-time Liberty District and Northern Virginia Regional First Team selection … lefty who was team captain as a senior, helping her team to the state title … scored 28 goals, 20 assists 45 ground balls and caused 34 turnovers on her way to being named a US Lacrosse All-American … honorable mention All-Met … Advantage Lacrosse Winter League All-Star ... forced 32 turnovers and grabbed 66 ground balls as a junior … Mid-Atlantic Two Nat iona l Team .. . as a sophomore, recorded 20 caused turnovers and had 31 ground balls helping her team to the state title … Liberty District Honorable mention … also excelled at field hockey, helping the team to its first state title.

Personal: Megan Marie Cassara was born on Sept. 5, 1985 … daughter of Peggy and Rick Cassara … has one older brother, Adam … admires Michael Jordan for not giving up after getting cut from his high school basketball team … lists winning the W.T. Woodson’s first state title in school history as one of her top athletic thrills … selected Maryland over North Carolina, James Madison and Boston ... majoring in kinesiology.

CASSARA'S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS G A Pts. DC FPS CT GB2005 10/0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3

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On Cohen: Athletic player who will help on defense ... disciplined defender ... strong attacking skills … works well in traffic and can create her own shot … good communicator.

2005 (Freshman): Strong attacker who provided a spark off the bench ... played in 14 games and scored five goals … also had three ground balls … netted a goal in 15-3 win over Denver (3/14) ... also caused one turnover and had a ground ball … scored two goals on two shots against Brown (3/12) … tallied first career goals on the road at Virginia (3/8) ... scored one on a free-position.

Prep: Talented scorer and four-year starter ... helped Farmingdale High to four county championships ... All-American and All-Long Island selection as a senior after scoring 62 goals and 22 assists … All-America Honorable Mention as a junior scoring 53 goals and adding 25 assists ... as a sophomore, scored 40 goals and tallied 20 assists in guiding the team to the Long Island title and the state finals ... is the only New York player to play on three Empire State teams, winning two gold medals and one silver … three-time all-county pick ... tremendous athlete, starring in basketball and soccer … served as team captain in all three sports.

Personal: Lauren Samantha Cohen was born on Oct. 17, 1986 ... daughter of Katie and Brad Cohen … has two older siblings, Mike and Allison … majoring in letters and sciences … chose the Terps over Ohio State, Loyola, Richmond and Hofstra.

COHEN'S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS G A Pts. DC FPS CT GB2005 14/0 5 0 5 1 3 1 3

CAREER HIGHSGoals: 2, twice (most recently vs. Brown, 3/12/05)Points: 2, twice (most recently vs. Brown, 3/12/05)

On Clipp: Returning starter on defense for the Terps … will be looked upon to provide leadership on defense ... played well in fall ball … exceptional all-around athlete … strong defensive one-on-one skills.

2005 (Sophomore): Started all 19 games on defense … led the team in groundballs (45) … second on the team in caused turnovers (23) … tremendous defens ive game aga ins t Virginia in ACC Tournament (4/29) forcing five turnovers and scooping seven ground balls … forced three turnovers in upset victory over North Carolina (4/16) … caused two turnovers and scooped four ground balls against George Mason (3/16) … tallied an assist and scooped a game-high seven ground balls against Brown (3/12).

2004 (Freshman): Became a regular substitute down the stretch … saw action in 12 games … scored first career point against Brown (3/12) with an assist … played most of the second half against Quinnipiac (3/11) … saw first action of her career at Duke (2/29).

Prep: Three-time team MVP at Catonsville High … tallied 176 career goals and 91 career assists … All-America honorable mention in 2003 … scored 61 goals and 36 assists as a senior … Catonsville Times Athlete of the Year … three-time All-City/All-County selection … scored career-high 63 goals as a junior … two-time All-Metro pick … team captain in both lacrosse and basketball … team MVP in basketball and cross country as well … also recruited by Virginia, Penn State and North Carolina.

Personal: Rebecca Lynn Clipp was born Oct. 23, 1985, in Baltimore, Md. … is the daughter of Nancy Hall and Gary Clipp … one of five children with brothers Scott and Patrick, and sisters Ann and Abbey … father Gary played college lacrosse at UMBC … majoring in kinesiological sciences.

CLIPP'S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS G A Pts. DC FPS CT GB2004 12/0 0 1 1 2 0 0 12005 19/19 0 1 1 3 0 23 45Totals 31/19 0 2 2 5 0 23 46

Becky ClippDEFENSE• 5-6 • JUNIORCATONSVILLE, MD.CATONSVILLE HS

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Delia CoxMIDFIELD • 5-6• SENIORNEWBURY, MASS.GOV. DRUMMER ACADEMY

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On Cox: Has started every game of her career … one of the team's captains in 2006 ... great in isolation plays … able to get to the cage and finish … can score in bunches … incredible speed through the midfield on offense and back on defense … a strong defender who excels at playing an opponent’s body position.

2005 (Junior): Led the team in goals with 35 … also contributed six assists for 41 points … first team All-ACC honoree … second team IWLCA All-South Region … scored a goal in 18 straight games to close the season … had nine multiple-goal games … career-high 19 caused turnovers … one goal in NCAA Tournament loss to Princeton (5/12) … one goal and one assist to help Maryland past Loyola (5/7) … four points on two goals and two assists in win over Princeton (5/4) … two goals in ACC Tournament against Virginia (4/29) … netted a pair in win over Syracuse (4/24) … led all scorers with four goals and one assist to lead Maryland to an ACC win over North Carolina (4/16) ... also added three ground balls ... was named ACC and Inside Lacrosse Player of the Week for her performance against the Tar Heels … hat trick and one assist in helping Maryland to a win over Johns Hopkins (4/9) … netted a goal against Georgetown (4/6) … one goal on a free-position shot against Virginia Tech (4/2) ... also forced two turnovers and had three ground balls … chipped in a goal in win over Ohio State (3/27) … scored her 100th career goal against Penn State (3/25) at the ACC/Big Ten Challenge … helped Maryland rally against Dartmouth (3/19) with half of the Terps’ goals (four) … went for four goals in win over Brown (3/12) … hat trick in win over Richmond (3/3) ... scooped four ground balls against the Spiders … went for a pair of goals against Old Dominion (3/2) ... also forced three turnovers in the game … scoreless against Duke (2/26), but played well defensively causing three turnovers.

2004 (Sophomore): Second on the team in scoring with 47 goals and six assists … first team All-America selection by Inside Lacrosse and womenslacrosse.com, and second team honoree by IWLCA/US Lacrosse … All-ACC first team … All-ACC Tournament team … scored three goals against Temple in NCAA Tournament win (5/13) … three points on two goals and assist in win over Loyola (5/1) … dominated play against Princeton (4/28) scoring an incredible six goals … pair of scores in loss to UVa at ACC Tourney (4/23) ... also contributed three draw controls … two goals in ACC victory over 15th-ranked North Carolina (4/17) … despite being ill against Johns Hopkins (4/10), still managed two ground balls and one draw control in limited action … scored three goals -- including one just :19 seconds into the game -- to help put Maryland up for good against No. 2 Georgetown (4/7) ... also added an assist and three ground balls for the Terps … team-high six ground balls in win over Denver (4/2/04) … netted

three goals and added an assist in win over Ohio State (3/28) ... also forced two Buckeye turnovers … one goal and one draw against Penn State (3/26) … hat trick and an assist in win over Dartmouth (3/23) ... team-high five ground balls … five points on a hat trick and two assists against Old Dominion (3/19) ... also scooped four ground balls … two goals, four ground balls and three draw controls against Brown (3/12) … scored back-to-back hat tricks against Quinnipiac (3/11) and Virginia (3/9) … ACC Player of the Week (3/8) … exploded for career-high six goals against Syracuse (3/3), including Maryland’s last three to secure the victory … two goals and five ground balls in opener against Richmond (2/21).

2003 (Freshman): Made an immediate impact in the Terrapin starting lineup … started in all 22 games … third on the team in goals (36) … added six assists for 42 points … led team with 71 ground balls and contributed 35

draw controls … scored at least three points in nine games … recorded back-to-back three goal games against Dartmouth (3/18) and Old Dominion (3/22) … ACC Player of the Week (4/7) after scoring career-high four goals against Georgetown (4/2) and two against William & Mary (4/5) … recorded hat tricks against Johns Hopkins (4/12), Virginia Tech (4/26) and Dartmouth (5/11, in NCAA Tournament).

Prep: A three-year starter at Governor Dummer Academy in Byfield, Mass. ... an All-America selection as a junior and senior … a three-time NEPSWLA All-Star and all-league selection ... selected to play in the North/South All-Star game … did not take up the sport until her sophomore year in high school ... team was co-Independent School League champion her senior year ... also lettered four years in soccer and one in track ... named team co-MVP and an honorable mention all-league pick in soccer as a senior.

Personal: Delia Nashon Cox was born Nov. 8, 1983, in Klagenfurt, Austria … is the daughter of Ralph Cox and Elizabeth Duff-George … father is a 1979 graduate of the University

of New Hampshire and that school’s all-time scoring leader in hockey ... majoring in communications … cousin, Ryan, also played hockey collegiately … lists her parents as the people she most admires … first name is pronounced DEE-lee-uh.

COX'S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS G A Pts. DC FPS CT GB 2003 22-22 36 6 42 35 12 17 712004 20-20 47 6 53 22 19 10 542005 19-19 35 6 41 22 16 19 38Totals 61-61 118 18 136 79 47 46 163

COX'S CAREER HIGHSGoals: 6, twice (most recently vs. Princeton, 5/14/04)Assists: 2, twice (most recently vs. Old Dominion, 3/19/04)Points: 6, twice (most recently vs. Princeton, 5/14/04)

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Katie DoolittleMIDFIELD • 5-4 • JUNIORMANLIUS, N.Y.FAYETTEVILLE-MANLIUS HS

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On Doolittle: Emerged as a top player last season … top speed and an excellent finisher … is a tough two-way player … is the team’s leading returning point scorer.

2005 (Sophomore): Had a break-out year … scored 33 goals (second on the team) and added nine assists … also among the team leaders in ground balls (35) … scored goals in 16 out of 19 games, including the last 15 consecutively … finished the season with seven-straight multiple-goal games … scored a pair against Princeton in the NCAA Tournament (5/12) … helped spark Maryland’s win over Loyola (5/7) with a second half hat trick ... finished the game with four points … game-high six draw controls to go with two goals and one assist in win overtime victory over Princeton (5/4) … netted a pair of scores in ACC Tournament against Virginia (4/29) ... also had two ground balls and two draw controls … exploded for a hat trick in the first half against Syracuse (4/24) ... also added an assist and two ground balls … hat trick -- including the game-winning goal -- in win over North Carolina (4/16) … pair of goals and one assist for three points in win over Johns Hopkins (4/9) … two points on one goal and one assist at Georgetown (4/6) … career game against Virginia Tech (4/2) exploding for five goals and an assist ... also forced three turnovers … scored Maryland’s 10th goal of the half against No. 2 Penn State (3/25) after racing past two defenders with time expiring … notched a goal against Dartmouth (3/19) … tallied a pair of goals in key second half run to propel Maryland past George Mason (3/16) … three points on a goal and two assists against Denver (3/14) … two goals in win over Brown (3/12) ... also forced two turnovers and grabbed three ground balls ... contributed two draw controls against the Bears … scored a goal and an assist in loss to Duke (2/26).

2004 (Freshman): Polished player who is one of the first Terps off the bench … scored a goal in NCAA Quarterfinals against Georgetown (5/16) … three ground balls against No. 2 Georgetown (4/7) … career-high three points on one goal and two assists against Denver (4/2) ... also scooped five ground balls … scored a goal and an assist at Brown (3/12) … netted two goals and grabbed three ground balls in win over Quinnipiac (3/11) … two goals on three shots in front of home crowd at Syracuse (3/3) … scored a goal against Richmond (2/21) in first collegiate game.

Prep: Four-year letterwinner for Coach Kathy Taylor … scored 140 goals and registered 56 assists in her career … led team in ground balls all four seasons … led team in caused turnovers three times … two-time team captain … team MVP as a senior … two-time All-American, All-Central New York, all-league … three-time National School Girls First Team for New York … alternate for the U-19 national team … also an all-league pick in soccer … selected Maryland over Johns Hopkins, Ohio State, Syracuse and Boston University.

Personal: Katherine Besdin Doolittle was born Jan. 21, 1985, in Syracuse, N.Y. … is the daughter of Susan and Chip Doolittle… has two brothers … lists making the U-19 training team after three days of tryouts in 100 degree temperature as biggest athletic thrill … chose Maryland because of its rich athletic tradition … majoring in family sciences.

DOOLITTLE'S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS G A Pts. DC FPS CT GB2004 20/0 8 3 11 7 4 5 19 2005 19/19 33 9 42 24 8 19 35Totals 39/19 41 12 53 31 12 24 54

DOOLITTLE'S CAREER HIGHSGoals: 5 vs. Virginia Tech (4/2/05)Assists: 2, twice (most recently vs. Denver, 3/14/05)Points: 6 vs. Virginia Tech (4/2/05)

Jen GreenbergDEFENSE • 5-4 • JUNIORSUFFERN, N.Y.SUFFERN HS

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On Greenberg: Good footwork ... quick feet ... a team leader because of her tremendous attitude.

2005 (Sophomore): Saw action in eight games … did not score but had four ground balls and one caused turnover.

2004 (Freshman): Player who made the most of her playing opportunities … scored four goals in three games … scored a goal in NCAA Tournament win over Temple (5/13) … scooped four ground balls against Denver (4/2) … scored three goals in first collegiate game in win over Quinnipiac (3/11).

Prep: Four-year letterwinner for Coach John Callanan at Suffern High … finished career with 180 goals and 135 assists … two-time all-state selection … four-time all-county and all-section pick … had a breakout season as a junior, scoring 62 goals and 23 assists … second team All-America … as a senior, netted a career-high 81 goals while adding 69 assists (150

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points) … first team All-America … member of the New York state team for three summers … also played with Metro Magic Lacrosse Traveling Team … three-year player in the Empire State Games, led team in goals and assists in 2002.

P e r s o n a l : J e n n i f e r A n n Greenberg was born June 28, 1985, in Suffern, N.Y. … is the daughter of Beth and Fred Greenberg … has two younger sisters, Kate and Emily … lists parents as the people she admires most … majoring in family studies … selected Maryland over George Mason, James Madison, Columbia, Dartmouth, Temple, Syracuse and Hofstra.

GREENBERG'S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS G A Pts. DC FPS CT GB2004 3/0 4 0 4 1 1 1 52005 8/0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4Totals 11/0 4 0 4 1 1 2 9

Meghan HigginsMIDFIELD • 5-8 • JUNIORREISTERSTOWN, MD.FRANKLIN HS

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On Higgins: Great ability to win draw controls … smart athlete on the field … could provide an impact on the Terp lineup in the midfield.

2005 (Sophomore): Played in career-high 18 games and made two starts … valuable contributor on draws … won two draws against Princeton in the NCAA Tournament (5/12) … helped key Maryland’s second half run against Ohio State (3/27) by helping the Terps win six of the first eight draws in the final 30 minutes ... controlled two draws herself ... also caused one turnover … started against Penn State (3/25) ... won two draws … earned first career start against Virginia (3/8) ... won the game’s opening draw for the Terps … won four draw controls against Richmond (3/3) … assisted on Acacia Walker’s goal as time was expiring against Old Dominion (3/2).

2004 (Freshman): Smart athlete ... saw action in 16 games as a freshman taking several important draw controls …scored first career goal against Temple in the NCAA Tournament (5/13) … helped Maryland dominate the draw controls (17 of 24) against George Mason (5/9) ... controlled two herself … played key role against No. 1 Princeton (4/28) helping Maryland win four of six draw controls down the stretch … game-high four draw controls, matching her career-best, against Denver (4/2) ... also tallied first collegiate point with an assist … set a career-high with four draws against Ohio State (3/28) … won two draw controls against Virginia (3/9) … controlled a pair of draws in first game of collegiate career against Richmond (2/21).

Prep: Four-year starter for Coach Dee Mullineaux at Franklin High … helped team to the regional championship as a senior … Baltimore Sun All-City/All-County first team selection … Owings Mills Times Athlete of the Year for 2003 … two-time team captain and All-MPSSAA Division 1 first team pick … named to the Baltimore Sun’s All-City/All-County second team as a junior … an outstanding all-around athlete earning 12 varsity letters in high school, excelling in basketball and soccer … Wendy’s High School Heisman State Finalist … chose Maryland over Duke, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, Loyola and Vanderbilt.

Personal: Meghan Anne Higgins was born on Feb. 25, 1985 in Baltimore, Md. … is the daughter of Kathy and Matt Higgins … is one of five children with brothers Matthew, Michael, and Thomas, and sister Jennifer … says she wanted to be in a Terp lacrosse jersey since she was 10 years old … completed 31 college credits while still in high school … enrolled in the Gemstone Program at Maryland … majoring in history and minoring in black women’s studies … will graduate in 2006.

HIGGINS' CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS G A Pts. DC FPS CT GB2004 16/0 1 1 2 20 0 1 42005 18/2 0 1 1 19 0 1 6Totals 34/2 1 2 3 39 0 2 10

Elana HoffmanATTACK • 5-3 • SOPHOMORESILVER SPRING, MD.BLAKE HS

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On Hoffman: Skillfull attacker with a strong shot … solid fundamental skills … combines knowledge of the game with athletic ability.

2005 (Freshman): Played in one game (Syracuse, 4/24).

Prep: Record-setting attacker out of Blake High for coach Shella Burch … school’s all-time leading scorer … scored 128 career goals, including 51 as a senior … first team All-Montgomery County and All-Division 4A East … second team All-Gazette selection … four-year scholar-athlete award winner … played club with the Maryland Stars and Champions of Tomorrow … also lettered in soccer and basketball.

Personal: Elana Brooke Hoffman was born Aug. 24, 1986 … daughter of Francine and Ronald Hoffman … has two older brothers, Nathan and Evan … member of the National Honor Society in high school … also did volunteer work at a homeless shelter … majoring in letters and sciences.

CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS G A Pts. DC FPS CT GB2005 1/0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Krysta JurisATTACK • 5-6 •JUNIORALEXANDRIA, VA.ST. STEPHEN’S/ST. AGNES HS

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On Juris: Suffered a back injury in the fall that will limit her action.

2005 (Sophomore): Did not see action.

2004 (Freshman): Saw action in three games in her freshman season … scored one goal in first appearance of her career against Quinnipiac (3/11).

Prep: Attended Cape Elizabeth High and North Yarmouth Academy before graduating from St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes … as a senior at St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes, helped team to a 17-0 record and the nation’s number one ranking in 2003 … scored 38 goals and added 22 assists (60 points) … as a junior at North Yarmouth Academy, led the state in scoring as a junior with 65 goals and 30 assists (95 points) while guiding her team to the state title … team MVP … two-time all-conference and all-state selection … led Cape Elizabeth in scoring as a freshman.

Personal: Krysta Sinclair Juris was born Aug. 24, 1984, in Portland, Maine … only child of Kristine and Charley Juris … lists scoring game-winning goal against Moorestown (N.J.) High to take the top prep ranking in the nation in 2003 as greatest athletic thrill … majoring in history.

JURIS' CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS G A Pts. DC FPS CT GB2004 3/0 1 0 1 0 0 0 02005 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Totals 4/0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

Kelly KasperMIDFIELD • 5-5 • SOPHOMOREELDERSBURG, MD.CENTURY HS

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On Kasper: Improved throughout her freshman season … will be asked to be a key contributor on offense … dependable with the ball and under pressure ... can make plays all over the field … fierce competitor.

2005 (Freshman): Strong freshman campaign with 29 goals and nine assists … had five multiple-goal games … scored a pair against Princeton in the NCAA Tournament (5/12) … hat trick and three draw controls to help the Terps past Loyola (5/7) … three points on a goal and two assists in overtime victory over Princeton (5/4) ... also forced two turnovers … earned All-ACC Tournament honors after scoring three goals and an assist against Virginia (4/29) … four goals in win over Syracuse (4/24) ... also controlled a team-high three draws and added two ground balls … goal and assist in win over UNC (4/16) ... also caused two turnovers and had three ground balls … pair of goals in win over Virginia Tech (4/2) ... also grabbed two

ground balls … three points on a goal and two assists in win over Ohio State (3/27) … two goals off the bench, including one free-position, against Penn State (3/25) … scored the game-winner in overtime against George Mason (3/16) ... also had an assist and three ground balls … pair of scores against Denver (3/14) … two points on a goal and an assist in win over Richmond (3/3) … poured in four goals and one assist in come-from-behind win over Old Dominion (3/2) ... also forced five turnovers and had five ground balls … scored first career goal against Duke (2/26).

Prep: Standout midfielder under coach Rose Pentz at Century High … tabbed by Inside Lacrosse as the top incoming freshman in Division I … scored 233 career goals and 129 career assists … as a senior, scored 72 goals and added 41 assists and led her team to the state title … member of the Tewaaraton high school team … Al l -America and Academic All-America selection … two-time Baltimore Sun and Carroll County Times Player of the Year … led her Mid-Atlantic 1 team to the 2003 National Tournament C h a m p i o n s h i p … a lso led NBC Club team to National Draw Championship in 2003 … as a junior, scored 81 goals and 44 assists to lead her to team to the state finals … All-American and All-Met … WTTR Carroll County Athlete of the Year (2002-03) … team MVP … earned first team All-County by the Baltimore Sun and Carroll County Times after scoring 48 goals and 27 assists at South Carroll High as a sophomore … also a decorated basketball and soccer player, helped soccer team to state title in 2002.

Personal: Kelly Anne Kasper was born Mar. 23, 1986 … daughter of Cathy and Tom Kasper … sister Jenny is a junior lacrosse player at UMBC ... admires her sister because of her character … was involved with student government and National Honor Society in high school … selected Maryland over Penn State, Duke, Virginia, Boston, North Carolina, Loyola and Georgetown … majoring in kinesiology.

KASPER'S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS G A Pts. DC FPS CT GB2005 19/8 29 9 38 15 8 19 26

KASPER'S CAREER HIGHSGoals: 4, twice (most recently vs. Syracuse, 4/24/05)Assists: 2, twice (most recently vs. Princeton, 3/4/05)Points: 5 vs. Old Dominion (3/2/05)

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Casey MagorMIDFIELD • 5-5 • SOPHOMOREADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIAUNLEY HS

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On Magor: Talented two-handed attacker … tough player with good speed … can also take draws for the Terps … has a tremendous appetite for the game … played for the Australian World Cup championship team.

2005 (Freshman): Played in 17 games and started five … excelled on draws … scored nine goals and two assists on the year … contributed 19 draw controls … scored a goal and won a pair of draws against Princeton in the NCAA Tournament (5/12) … three points on a pair of goals and an assist in win over Loyola (5/7) ... also controlled four draws for the Terps … came up with four critical draw controls and added two goals in thrilling overtime win over Princeton (5/4) … scored a goal in first career start against Syracuse ... also helped Maryland to a 18-8 advantage on draws … tough catch in front of the crease to help spark Maryland’s 7-0 first half run in the win over

North Carolina (4/16) ... also controlled a game-high four draws for the Terps … notched a goal in the Terps’ 8-0 second half run against Ohio State (3/27) ... also added three ground balls … critical to Maryland’s comeback against George Mason taking draw controls ... the Terps won the first six draws of the second half and converted goals on those possessions to climb back into the game ... also scored her first career goal.

Before Maryland: Member of the Aussie U-19 team, helping the team to a second place finish in the World Championships in 2003 … was the team’s leading scorer with 12 goals and 14 assists … also helped South Australia win senior state nationals in 2003 and 2004 … member of the junior state team in 1998, and from 2000-03 … played club lacrosse for Brighton, the same club as former Terps Jen Adams, Trish Adams, Tess McLeod and Sonia Judd … helped the team to the A-Grade premiership in 2004, and runner-up finishes in 2001-03 … A-Grade All-Star from 2002-04.

Personal: Casey Jai Magor was born Feb. 22, 1986 … is the daughter of Marcia and Steve … has one older sister, Kelly (24) … came to Maryland to study and live overseas … majoring in dietetics.

MAGOR'S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS G A Pts. DC FPS CT GB2005 17/5 9 2 11 19 2 3 15

Molly McCourtDEFENSE • 5-8 • SENIORCOLUMBIA, MD.OAKLAND MILLS HS

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On McCourt: Great athlete … will be counted on for leadership as a senior … excellent defender … played club lacrosse at Maryland before making the varsity.

2005 (Junior): Played in six games … did not record any statistics.

2004 (Sophomore): Scooped four ground balls in action against Denver (4/2) … made collegiate debut against Quinnipiac (3/11).

Prep: Four-sport star at Oakland Mills … team MVP as a junior and senior for lacrosse … team captain as a senior … second team All-County … Army National Guard Scholar Athlete award (2002) … team’s leading scorer as a junior (49) and senior (27) … second team all-county in cross country … finished ninth at the 1A State Championships … helped indoor track team and cross country team to regional titles in 2001.

Personal: Molly Leigh McCourt was born Oct. 29, 1984, in Washington, D.C. … is the daughter of Kara and John McCourt … has one sister, Lacey … lists scoring nine goals in a playoff game as biggest athletic thrill … cites Brian Urlacher and Carmelo Anthony as her favorite athletes … majoring in kinesiology.

McCOURT'S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS G A Pts. DC FPS CT GB2004 2/0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42005 6/0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Totals 8/0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4

Krista PellizziATTACK • 5-5 •JUNIORNORTH MASSAPEQUA, N.Y.FARMINGDALE HS

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On Pellizzi: Crafty player with good moves on the attack ... made great strides in her sophomore season … combines speed with solid stick skills ... will compete for a starting spot … creative in finding ways to score.

2005 (Sophomore): Saw action in every game for Maryland and made two starts … scored 12 goals and added eight assists … played significant minutes down the stretch for the Terps … started but did not score against Princeton in the NCAA Tournament (5/12) … scored three points on two goals and an assist in first career start against Princeton (5/4) ... two goals

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for the Terps at the ACC Tournament against Virginia (4/29) … one goal and two draw controls in win over Syracuse (4/24) … provided a spark off the bench with a goal and two assists in win over UNC (4/16) ... scored her goal while falling to the ground just outside the crease … played quality minutes and scored a free-position goal in the win over Johns Hopkins (4/9) … passed off the 8-meter arc to Acacia Walker for an assist in the win over Virginia Tech (4/2) … came off the bench and immediately scored a goal against Ohio State (3/27) … pair of assists in win over Denver (3/14) … scored two goals on free-position shots in win over Brown (3/12) … notched a pair of goals on just two shots against Richmond (3/3).

2004 (Freshman): One of the top reserves for the Terps … scored 11 goals and had three assists on the year … found the net twice against Temple in the NCAA Tournament (5/13) … scored one goal in ACC Tourney loss to UVa (4/23) … netted two goals to help Maryland to a narrow 12-11 win over Penn State (3/26) … found the back of the net on a free-position shot against Dartmouth (3/23) ... scooped three ground balls … career-high three goals and one assist in win over Brown (3/12) ... also caused one turnover … netted a goal against Quinnipiac (3/11) … chipped in two points on a goal and an assist against Virginia (3/9) … tallied an assist in collegiate debut against Richmond (2/21).

Prep: Four-year standout at Farmingdale High School … member of the U.S. under-19 world team … scored 406 career points in high school … All-American, team captain and MVP as a senior … tallied 65 goals and had 60 assists in final campaign … helped team to Long Island championship and state finals as a junior as the team captain and MVP … scored career-high 69 goals and added 50 assists during that season … guided the team to two county and conference championships during her career … four-time all-county selection … a two-time All-School Girls selection and three-time Empire Team pick … also excelled in basketball in soccer.

Personal: Krista Marie Pellizzi was born Sept. 6, 1985, in Long Island, N.Y. … is the daughter of Fran and Mike Pellizzi … one of three children, with brother Mike and sister Marisa … lists making the under-19 team as biggest athletic thrill … majoring in family studies … picked Maryland over Loyola, Hofstra, Notre Dame and Boston College.

PELLIZZI'S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS G A Pts. DC FPS CT GB2004 18/0 11 3 14 2 7 4 112005 19/2 12 8 20 10 11 6 14Totals 37/2 23 11 34 12 18 10 25

PELLIZZI'S CAREER HIGHSGoals: 3 vs. Brown (3/12/04)Assists: 2, three times (most recently vs. Loyola, 5/7/05)Points: 4 vs. Brown (3/12/04)

Katie PrinciottoATTACK• 5-7 • SOPHOMOREHORSEHEADS, N.Y.HORSEHEADS HS

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On Princiotto: Smart player and a hard worker ... is constantly looking to improve … has one of the best sticks on the team … works well in tight spaces.

2005 (Freshman): Played in nine games … had two ground balls and forced two turnovers against Denver (3/14) … also contributed two ground balls against Brown (3/12).

Prep: All-time leading goal scorer with 264 goals as a four-year starter at Horseheads High ... also set the school mark for career points (361) … two-time All-American … two-year team captain … scored 72 goals in her senior season … named Female Athlete of the Year 2004 by the Elmira-Corning All Sports Committee … as a junior, the left-hander set the school record for goals in a season with 78 ... earned Section IV Player of the Year honors … was also named Corning Leader Player of the Year that season ... four-time first team selection by the Elmira Star Gazette and Corning Leader ... has helped team to four Section IV Class A titles ... Section IV First Team All-Star (2001-04) ... also lettered in basketball ... was also recruited by Duke, Cornell, Syracuse, UConn Colgate and Boston.

Personal: Kathryn Marie Princiotto was born Sept. 20, 1986 … daughter of Michelle and Sal Princiotto … one brother, Matt played football and lacrosse player at Ithaca College … a Wendy’s High School Heisman nominee … involved in the student council and member of the National Honor Society in high school … chose Maryland because of its rich athletic and academic reputation … chose to play for the Terps over Duke, Cornell, Syracuse, Boston and Colgate … majoring in communication.

PRINCIOTTO'S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS G A Pts. DC FPS CT GB2005 9/0 0 0 0 0 0 3 4

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Martha RaverDEFENSE • 5-6 • JUNIORLAUREL, MD.MOUNT DE SALES ACADEMY

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On Raver: Speedy player who provides the team with a defensive spark … saw more significant minutes as the season progressed and emerged as a starter on defense.

2005 (Sophomore): Worked her way into the starting lineup on defense … played in 19 games and started 15 … caused eight turnovers and scooped 18 ground balls … three ground balls in win over Ohio State (3/27) … forced three turnovers in win over George Mason (3/16) … three ground balls in first career start against Virginia (3/8).

2004 (Freshman): Walk-on with outstanding speed and hustle … saw action in six games … recorded three ground balls in NCAA Tournament win over Temple (5/13) … earned one draw control in first collegiate action against Quinnipiac (3/11).

Prep: An outstanding all-around athlete ... excelled in track, cross country and lacrosse ... two-year letterwinner in lacrosse at Mount de Sales Academy ... scored 31 goals and had eight assists as a senior ... Baltimore Sun All-Met Indoor Track team (2003) ... Baltimore Sun All-County/City Indoor Track team (2001, 2003) ... three-time All-State Private School Indoor Track Team and IAAM All-Conference team, as well as a two-time team MVP ... played club lacrosse for the Skywalkers with teammate Mollie Reese ... also recruited by Virginia Tech, Boston, Ohio, Delaware and James Madison.

Personal: Martha Raver was born in Silver Spring, Md. ... is the daughter of Tim and Mary Raver ... parents are both UM alums ... has one younger sister, Kearny, who is also on the lacrosse team this year ... majoring in criminology and criminal justice.

RAVER'S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS G A Pts. DC FPS CT GB2004 4/0 0 0 0 1 0 0 02005 19/15 0 0 0 8 0 8 18Totals 23/15 0 0 0 9 0 8 18

Katie PumphreyDEFENSE • 5-8 • SOPHOMORESEVERNA PARK, MD.SEVERNA PARK HS

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On Pumphrey: Fast, tough player … not afraid to be physical … good defender when isolated … emerged as a reliable defender in her first season with the Terps ... good communication skills on defense ... solid team leader.

2005 (Freshman): Saw action in 16 games … forced seven turnovers and had 13 ground balls … played quality minutes on the defensive end.

Prep: Four-year varsity plaayer for former Terp Carin Peterson at Severna Park High ... two-time first team all-county selection by Washington Post, Annapolis Capital and Baltimore Sun ... first team All-America as a senior … scored 26 goals and had 12 assists in addition to 46 ground balls in her final campaign … first team All-Met … honorable mention All-America in 2003 ... second team All-Met ... played in National School Girls Tournament, helping Mid Atlantic One to a first place finish ... as a sophomore, started at D-wing while helping the team to the county title ... helped lead Severna Park to the state title as a freshman ... also a standout cross country and track athlete

Personal: Katherine Ann Pumphrey was born Nov. 26, 1986 … daughter of Michael and Ann Pumphrey … has one younger sister, Emily … both of her parents graduated from Maryland … was class secretary from 1999-2004, editor of the yearbook and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity … is inspired by her grandmother ... majoring in physiology and neurobiology … chose the Terps over Loyola, Duke and Vanderbilt.

PUMPHREY'S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS G A Pts. DC FPS CT GB2005 16/0 0 0 0 1 0 7 13

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Mollie ReeseMIDFIELD • 5-5 • JUNIORMONKTON, MD.HEREFORD HS

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On Reese: Smart with the ball in her stick … steady, consistent player … has good speed in the midfield ... good defensive body positioning … dedicated athlete.

2005 (Sophomore): Made nine starts and played in 17 games … one of the first subs off the bench … contributed four assists on the year … two assists in win over Brown (3/12) … one assist against Old Dominion (3/2) and Richmond (3/3).

2004 (Freshman): Player with good vision ... works well behind the net on offense ... ACC Freshman of the Year … 11 points on eight goals and three assists … tallied an assist against Temple in the NCAA Tournament (5/13) … scored one goal against Johns Hopkins (4/10) … two goals -- including game-winner -- against Penn State (3/26) ... also scooped three ground balls … netted a goal and scooped three ground balls in the win over Dartmouth (3/23) … scored one goal, had one ground ball and controlled one draw against Brown (3/12) … netted goals against Virginia (3/9) and Syracuse (3/3) and chipped in an assist at Duke (2/29) … scored a goal and an assist in debut, a 16-6 win over Richmond (2/21) ... also grabbed two ground balls.

Prep: Four-year letterwinner at Hereford High … helped team to three state titles … All-American honorable mention, second team All-Met and team captain as a senior … first team All-Baltimore City and County as a junior and sophomore … second team All-Baltimore County … played for the U.S. under-19 team … also a standout in basketball in soccer.

Personal: Mollie O’Donnell Reese was born Feb. 14, 1985 ... is the daughter of Cheryl and Tom Reese … has an older sister Katie and a younger sister Jenny … majoring in sociology … selected Maryland over Ohio State and Northwestern.

REESE'S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS G A Pts. DC FPS CT GB2004 20/16 8 3 11 3 0 1 242005 17/9 0 4 4 1 0 2 11Totals 37/25 8 7 15 3 0 3 35

REESE'S CAREER HIGHSGoals: 2 vs. Penn State (3/26/04)Assists: 2 vs. Brown (3/12/05)Points: 2, three times (most recently vs. Brown, 3/12/05)

Brooke RichardsATTACK • 5-9 • SENIORANNAPOLIS, MD.BROADNECK HS

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On Richards: One of the top scorers last season … one of the team's captains ... good vision and distributor of the ball, but also has a strong shot … a polished offensive player with the ability to score.

2005 (Junior): One of the team’s top offensive targets … scored 21 goals and 21 assists for 42 points, which were career-highs in all three categories … started all 19 games … tallied an assist against Princeton in the NCAA Tournament (5/12) … hat trick and assist in win over Loyola (5/7) … scored the game-winner rolling around the crease in win over Princeton (5/4) ... finished the game with a team-high five points on three goals and two assists ... also added two draws and two ground balls … pair of assists against Virginia at the ACC Tournament (4/29) … tied career-high with three assists in win over Syracuse (4/24) ... also had two ground balls and one caused turnover … goal and assist against Virginia Tech (4/2) … three assists in win over Ohio State (3/27) … back-to-back goals less than a minute apart against Penn State (3/25) to help stake Maryland out to a 10-6 first half lead … pair of goals in Maryland’s critical six-goal run to start the second half in the Terps’ win over George Mason (3/16) ... also contributed three ground balls … career-best six points on four goals and two assists in win over Denver (3/14) … four points on a pair of goals and assists against Brown (3/12) and Richmond (3/3).

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2004 (Sophomore): Polished player with good skills ... gained confidence throughout the season ... finished the season as a starter … scored two goals and one assist in NCAA Quarterfinals against Georgetown (5/16) … registered a hat trick and an assist Temple in NCAA Tournament (5/13) … in start against Loyola (5/1), scored career-high three goals and added one assist … scored game-tying goal against No. 1 Princeton (4/28) on a nice one-on-one move beside the cage ... also contributed three draw controls … acrobatic assist in win over No. 2 Georgetown (4/7) … career-high four points on two goals and two assists in win over Denver (4/2) ... also scooped three ground balls … four ground balls and an assist in win over Ohio State (3/28) … scored first goal of the season against Brown (3/12) … tallied two assists in win over Quinnipiac (3/11).

2003 (Freshman): Played in 18 games and made two starts … scored four goals and three assists for seven points … had 13 ground balls and one caused turnover … netted a goal and added an assist in regular season win over Virginia (3/8) … two goals and one assist in record-breaking win over Temple in NCAA Tournament (5/8).

Prep: A four-year starter at Broadneck High School in Annapolis, Md. ... named team MVP as a junior and senior … team captain in 2001 and 2002 ... team went 41-10 in her first three years with the program and was 4A state champion her senior year ... posted 56 goals and 51 assists as a senior … a four-time all-county selection … all-state and all-metro (Baltimore Sun and Washington Post) as a junior and senior ... named Player of the Year by the Annapolis Capital … lettered three years in basketball at BHS as well … was also recruited by Virginia, Loyola and Penn State.

Personal: Kathryn Brooke Richards was born Feb. 16, 1984, in Annapolis … is the daughter of A.J. and Kathy Richards … a family studies major ... father wrestled at Maryland in the early ‘70s.

RICHARDS' CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS G A Pts. DC FPS CT GB2003 18/2 4 3 7 7 1 1 132004 16/4 12 9 21 8 2 1 132005 19/19 21 21 42 10 0 7 37Totals 53/25 37 33 70 25 3 9 63

RICHARDS' CAREER HIGHSGoals: 4 vs. Denver (3/14/05) Assists: 3, twice (most recently vs. Syracuse 4/24/05)Points: 6 vs. Denver (3/14/05)

Lisa ValentineATTACK • 5-7 • SENIORKENT ISLAND, MD.KENT COUNTY HS

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On Valentine: Hard-working player who seeks more minutes … strong, powerful shot … will be counted on as a leader as a senior ... high school coach was former Terp Becca Slingluff-Ritz.

2005 (Junior): Saw action in three games … did not record any stats.

2004 (Sophomore): Walk-on player who is a hard-worker … saw action in three games … scored first career goal against Denver (4/2) ... also forced one turnover … logged minutes against Temple (5/13) and Quinnipiac (3/11).

2003 (Freshman): Saw action in two games … minutes came against Johns Hopkins (4/12) and Virginia Tech (4/26).

Prep: A four-year letterwinner at Kent Island High School in Stevensville, Md. ... team captain, team most valuable player and an All-Bayside Conference selection as a senior … had a strong senior season that saw her notch 73 points (55 goals, 18 assists) ... also lettered in field hockey, indoor track and swimming.

Personal: Lisa Kari Valentine was born Dec. 30, 1984, in Annapolis, Md. … is the daughter of Todd and Ronnie Valentine … an economics major … was involved in student government as a prep.

CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS G A Pts. DC FPS CT GB2003 2/0 0 0 0 0 0 0 02004 3/0 1 0 1 0 0 1 12005 3/0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Totals 8/0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1

Taylor ZanelottiATTACK • 5-7 • SOPHOMOREELLICOTT CITY, MD.RIVER HILL HS

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On Zanelotti: Smart player who will gain from experience … hard-working player with good hustle.

2005 (Freshman): Saw action in three games … did not record any stats.

Prep: Four-year letterwinner and three-year starter for coach Jay Bond at River Hill High … team captain as a senior … led the team in scoring and was voted team’s most valuable offensive player … all-county selection by The Baltimore Sun and The Washington Post … earned the National Army Reserve Scholar Athlete and Principal’s Athletic Award … honorable mention All-Galaxy … also excelled in field hockey and track in high school.

Personal: Taylor Ann Zanelotti was born Jan. 27, 1986 … daughter of Gail and Kurt Zanelotti … has one younger sister, Meredith … chose Maryland over Cornell, Virginia Tech and Ohio … was a member of the National Honor Society and Student Government Association in high school … majoring in business and minoring in Spanish … enrolled in the Gemstone Program at Maryland.

ZANELOTTI'S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP/GS G A Pts. DC FPS CT GB2005 3/0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Newcomer Bios

Gwen BirnkrantDEFENSE • 5-10 • FRESHMANRUMSON, N.J.THE HUN SCHOOL

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On Birnkrant: Great athleticism … good footwork as a defender … has a good attitude and is committed to the team.

Prep: Two-time team captain at The Hun School of Princeton … two-time all-conference honorable mention … Coach’s Award as a senior … played club for the Tri-State Black All-Stars ... also excelled at tennis ... two-time team captain and earned the Coach’s Award ... won a state championship, silver medal in county and was named all-prep in tennis in 2003-04.

Personal: Gwen Rebecca Birnkrant was born Aug. 19, 1987 … daughter of Karen and Arthur Birnkrant … youngest of four children, with brother Michael and sisters Jacquelyn and Dara … involved in Habitat for Humanity and Clean Ocean Action … lists Michael Jordan as her favorite athlete … chose Maryland over Rutgers and Johns Hopkins … majoring in letters and sciences.

Jacquelyn BradleyDEFENSE • 5-6 • FRESHMANCOLUMBUS, OHIOUPPER ARLINGTON HS

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On Bradley: Solid one-on-one defender … good footwork … solid checker … fierce attitude … accomplished player.

Prep: Helped Upper Arlington High to three state championships … was the state tournament MVP as a junior … first team all-state in 2004 … honorable mention All-America as a junior and first team as a senior … earned team’s CISS (Competition, Intensity Strength and Sportsmanship) Award as a sophomore … team’s Rookie of the Year and state all-tournament team as a freshman … played club with X Team … first team All-Galaxy … three-time member of the Great Lakes national team.

Personal: Jacquelyn Elissa Bradley was born Jan. 28, 1987 … is the daughter of Jan and Walter Bradley … youngest of three children, with older brothers Wally and Joe … brother Joe played football for Ohio State and was a member of its 2002 national championship team … lists the three high school state championships as her biggest athletic thrill … chose Maryland because of its athletic and academic combination … selected the Terps over Johns Hopkins, Denver, California and Northwestern … majoring in letters and sciences.

Jenny CollinsMIDFIELD • 5-4 • FRESHMANLANSDALE, PA.NORTH PENN HS

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On Collins: Dedicated athlete who will do all of the little things necessary to help the team win … excellent hustle … demonstrated a willingness to learn the Maryland system in the fall.

Prep: First team All-America selection as a senior at North Penn … Times Herald and Reporter Player of the Year … Philadelphia Inquirer first team honoree … helped lead team to a pair of Suburban I District championships … scored 68 goals and 18 assists as a team captain and MVP in her final season … as a junior, tallied 75 goals, 25 assists and 74 draw controls … earned All-America honorable mention accolades … two-time first team All-Galaxy honoree … helped her club team to the Senior Division championship in 2005 … Teen Magazine Athlete of the Year finalist (one of 20,000 applicants) in 2002.

Personal: Jennifer Elizabeth Collins was born on Nov. 10, 1986 … daughter of Claudia and Jerald Collins … has one brother, Justin … involved in student council in high school and was a member of the National Honor Society (2003-05) … father played for the Buffalo Bills from 1969-72 … credits high school coach Jami Wilus for her development as a player … chose Maryland because of the combination of athletics and academics … picked the Terps over Duke, Princeton, Penn State, Notre Dame and Georgetown … majoring in kinesiology.

Lynne CooperGOALIE • 5-6 • FRESHMANELLICOTT CITY, MD.CENTENNIAL HS

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On Cooper: Backup goalie … quick hands … has good awareness and is not afraid to come out of the crease … got good experience in the fall.

Prep: Three-year letterwinner at Centennial High … served as team captain as a senior, leading the team to the regional finals … stopped 16 shots against rival Glenelg in the semifinals to help preserve the 7-3 victory … two-time All-Howard County selection selected by the Baltimore Sun … led Howard County in save percentage as a junior and a senior … played club with ROME Lacrosse Team … also excelled in soccer, helping the team to the state finals in 2004.

Personal: Lynne Bradshaw Cooper was born Mar. 6, 1987 … daughter of Kay and Jonathan Cooper … one of three children with older brother Wyatt, and younger sister Sara … selected Maryland because of the team chemistry and enthusiasm … chose the Terps over Boston College and Rutgers … majoring in letters and sciences.

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Kate GreenbergATTACK • 5-4 • FRESHMANSUFFERN, N.Y.SUFFERN HS

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On Greenberg: Excellent attitude … team-oriented player who can contribute in a variety of ways.

Prep: Four-year letterwinner in lacrosse at Suffern High … helped the Mounties to a 21-2 record as a senior and the section championship … earned the Coach’s Award as a senior … high school team won the section as a sophomore and advanced to the state tournament as a freshman … also lettered in track and field hockey.

Personal: Katherine Greenberg was born on Sept. 3, 1987 … daughter of Elizabeth and Fred Greenberg … joins older sister Jen on the Terp lacrosse team … also has a younger sister, Emily … chose the Terps because of the girls on the team … majoring in letters and sciences.

Mindy JonesDEFENSE • 5-5 • FRESHMANANNAPOLIS, MD.ST. MARY’S

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On Jones: Smooth player with quick feet … communicates well on the defensive end of the field.

Prep: Local product who played for Sue Chittim at St. Mary’s in Annapolis … team captain as a senior in helping the Saints to an 18-3 record and an IAAM title … also given the Coach’s Award … scooped 95 ground balls and forced 48 turnovers during her junior season for the Saints ... also scored 12 goals ... had 92 ground balls in helping lead the team to the state finals as a sophomore ... added eight goals and 46 defensive takeaways ... as a freshman scored five goals and grabbed 44 ground balls in helping St. Mary’s to an 11-8-2 record ... helped the Mid Atlantic 1 team to the national title in 2004 ... All-Galaxy first team in 2003-04 ... played with England Crossover team in 1999 and 2001 ... chose Maryland over Loyola, Johns Hopkins, Virginia Tech and James Madison.

Personal: Melinda Carolyn Jones was born Mar. 21, 1987 … daughter of Nancy and Gary Jones … has one sister, Jessica … member of the National Honor Society … lists her parents as the people she admires most … chose Maryland because of the coaching staff and team chemistry … selected the Terps over Loyola and Johns Hopkins … majoring in letters and sciences.

Alex MavrisMIDFIELD • 5-11 • FRESHMANPASADENA, MD.CHESAPEAKE HS

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On Mavris: Imposing defender with good height … continues to improve … provides depth on defense or in the midfield.

Prep: Standout player at Chesapeake High for coach Denise Thompson … as a senior, was captain for the soccer, basketball and lacrosse teams … Washington Post All-Met honorable mention as a senior… first team all-county selection … first team All-Galaxy playing with the CCLax club team … Chesapeake’s “Minds In Motions” honoree, recognizing the school’s top student-athletes.

Personal: Alexandra Mavris was born Nov. 10, 1987 … daughter of Cathy and Mark Mavris … has one older brother, Mark … lists her parents as the people she admires most … chose Maryland because of the winning tradition … is inspired by her roommate: women’s basketball standout Marissa Coleman … selected the Terps over American and Virginia Tech … majoring in letters and sciences.

Maeve McKewMIDFIELD • 5-3 • FRESHMANGLEN ARM, MD.MARYVALE PREP

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On McKew: Good all-around athlete and player … helps the team in transition with her speed … fiery competitor.

Prep: Three-sport athlete at Maryvale Prep ... earned 12 varsity letters in high school … captained the field hockey, basketball and lacrosse teams as a senior … team defensive MVP in her final season … US Marine Most Distinguished Athlete Award... played club lacrosse for Skywalkers Blue under coach Mike McLaughlin ... led field hockey team to the IAAM season title as a senior ... IAAM all-star ... team’s Hustle Award as a junior ... recognized as the team’s most improved player on the basketball team in 2004 and the McCormick unsung hero in 2005 ... winner of the Donald Litz Memorial Lacrosse Scholarship as a junior.

Personal: Maeve Reilly McKew was born June 16, 1987 … daughter of Stephanie and Dan McKew … one of five children with brothers Sean (20) and Colin (15), and sisters Brenna (17) and Maggie (14) … lists winning the IAAM in field hockey season as a senior as her biggest athletic thrill … chose Maryland over Loyola, Delaware and Vanderbilt … majoring in letters and sciences.

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Kate McWilliamsMIDFIELD • 5-7 • FRESHMANMOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J.MOUNTAIN LAKES HS

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On McWilliams: Excellent stick … able to fi nish under pressure and in traffi c … has a good nose for the net.

Prep: Three-year starter at Mountain Lakes High … helped team to three conference titles and two county championships … set school records for career goals (223) and goals in a season (98) … led the team in assists for three straight seasons … two-time all-division and all-area fi rst team selection … All-America honorable mention as a senior … named Most Outstanding Female Athlete at Mountain Lakes in 2005 … scored 84 goals (sixth-most in New Jersey) and 28 assists as a junior and was named the Daily Record Player of the Year ... was also MVP of the county championship that season … as a sophomore, helped the Lakers to their fi rst county title in school history ... led the team in assists with 35, and also added 41 goals and 63 ground balls ... All-Galaxy selection while playing with the Metro Lacrosse Club ... team captain for the lacrosse, soccer and basketball teams.

Personal: Kathryn Elise McWilliams was born Mar. 1, 1987 … daughter of Nancy and Scott McWilliams … one of three children, with older sister Kristin (20) and Scott (13) … chose Maryland because of the tradition in women’s lacrosse … chose Maryland over Northwestern, Syracuse, Boston College and Boston University … majoring in letters and sciences.

Marie MoormanDEFENSE • 5-8 • FRESHMANCHESTERTOWN, MD.KENT COUNTY HS

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On Moorman: Tough player with a good attitude … enjoys the game … has a good engine … excellent feet with good lateral movement.

Prep: Four-year letterwinner at Kent County High … was the team’s MVP as a junior … served as captain as a senior … scored 54 goals and added 30 assists for the Trojans in 2005 … started every game of her high school career … also lettered three years in soccer … team captain as a senior … played club for Laxation.

Personal: Marie Katherine Moorman was born April 3, 1987 … is the daughter of Beth and Anthony … one of four children, with older brothers Tony, Joe and younger brother Matt … enjoys snowboarding and horseback riding in her spare time … lists Brett Favre as her favorite athlete … majoring in biology.

Meghan MulfordMIDFIELD • 5-7 • FRESHMANTOWSON, MD.NOTRE DAME PREP

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On Mulford: Athletic player with good vision … had mono during fall ball and will improve with conditioning.

Prep: Smart, athletic player with plenty of potential ... played club for the Skywalkers, along with incoming recruits Maeve McKew and Kearny Raver ... comes from a powerful lacrosse program at Notre Dame Prep ... also an excellent basketball player.

Personal: Meghan Lindsey Mulford was born Mar. 1, 1987 … is the daughter of Maureen and Mike Mulford … father played lacrosse for UMBC … also had three cousins that played lacrosse collegiately … chose Maryland over Northwestern, Rutgers, Delaware and William & Mary … majoring in letters and sciences.

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Kearny RaverMIDFIELD • 5-5 • FRESHMANLAUREL, MD.MOUNT DE SALES ACADEMY

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On Raver: Enthusiastic player with a great attitude … wants to contribute in any possible way … has game-changing speed.

Prep: Versatile athlete out of Mount de Sales Academy … led the team in scoring before missing the rest of the season with a knee injury as a senior … scooped 31 ground balls as a junior ... also netted 14 goals and 12 assists ... as a sophomore, grabbed 24 ground balls to go with three goals and one assist ... was team MVP on freshman JV squad ... member of the Skywalker Blue Team in 2005 … excelled in jumps and middle distance on the track ... captained the cross country and indoor track teams as a senior ... four-time all-conference athlete in indoor track.

Personal: Kearny Lynne Raver was born May 19, 1987 … daughter of Mary and Tim Raver … joins sister Martha on the Terrapin squad … both parents are Maryland alums … member of the student government in high school … lists helping her team to the IAAM title as a freshman as her biggest athletic thrill … chose Maryland over Penn State, Johns Hopkins and Towson … selected the Terps because of the team atmosphere … majoring in kinesiology.

Sarah SommaripaGOALIE • 5-8 • FRESHMANMOORESTOWN, N.J.MOORESTOWN HS

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On Sommaripa: Reserve goalie … is learning to see and read the game.

Prep: Successful goalie at Moorestown High … helped the lacrosse team to three state titles … also was a member of two field hockey state championship teams … team captain in lacrosse as a senior in helping the team to a 21-1 record … earned the Beth Kenuk Scholarship for leadership, integrity and passion for the game.

Personal: Sarah Sommaripa was born June 22, 1987 … daughter of Myrna and Nicholas Sommaripa … father played lacrosse at North Carolina … lists winning state championships as her biggest athletic thrills … majoring in letters and sciences.

2006 Maryland Terrapins