University of Connecticut Athletics
Women's Lacrosse Wraps Up 2006 Campaign With Postseason Recognition
5/25/2006 12:00:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
STORRS, Conn. (May 25, 2006) - In the weeks following the end of the University of Connecticut women's lacrosse team's season, several players have been recognized for their accomplishments on and off the field, while others are taking on new endeavors within the lacrosse world. The Huskies finished the year with a 5-11 mark overall and a 0-5 record in the BIG EAST Conference.
BURKE EARNS FIRST TEAM
ALL-REGION HONORS
Shannon Burke (Camillus, N.Y.) was named to the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association’s (IWLCA) First Team All-Northeast Team, as announced by the organization Thursday. The junior midfielder is now eligible for inclusion on the IWLCA/US Lacrosse All-American teams, which will be announced on May 30.
Burke finished the 2006 season as the team-leader in goals (39), assists (15) and points (54), scoring in 38 consecutive games, dating back to Aug. 10, 2004. As it currently stands, she has bested the previous record by 12 games. She also tallied 29 ground balls, 16 draw controls and 15 draw controls en route to collecting her second-straight First Team All-BIG EAST recognition.
Northeast Region
First Team
Shannon Burke, M, Connecticut
Lizzy Cuneo, D, Dartmouth
Whitney Douthett, M, Dartmouth
Courtney Farrell, A, Cornell
Maggie Fava, GK, Cornell
Gaddy Fortune, M, Syracuse
Jenny Hauser, A, Boston University
Mary Beth Miller, A, Boston University
Katie Leland, A, New Hampshire
Lindsey Lewis, M, Boston University
Anne Riordan, D, Cornell
Kathryn Rowan, M, Syracuse
Danica Strutt, D, Boston University
Margaux Viola, M, Cornell
Devon Wills, GK, Dartmouth
Kristen Zimmer, M, Dartmouth
Second Team
Kristen Barry, A, Dartmouth
Amie Biros, A, Brown
Stephanie Bissett, D, Syracuse
Kristin Blanchette, M, New Hampshire
Christine Carbone, D, New Hampshire
Natalie Curtis, M, Harvard
Beth Loffredo, M, Fairfield
Kristen Millar, M, Vermont
Jackie Nesbitt, D, Massachusetts
Megan Orr, GK, Holy Cross
Kat Peetz, M, Yale
Katherine Simmons, M, Cornell
Margot Spatola, M, Boston College
Patricia Sutton, M, Holy Cross
Lauren Taylor, A, Yale
Kathleen Typadis, A, Massachusetts
SIX HUSKIES TAKE THE STAGE AT US LACROSSE NATIONAL TOURNAMENT
Six members of the University of Connecticut women’s lacrosse team will participate in US Lacrosse National Tournament representing the New England Region. Shannon Burke (Camillus, N.Y.), Kristen Haldeman (Malvern, Pa.), Laura Trzasko (Plainsboro, N.J.), Whitney Michele (East Rochester, N.Y.), Robyn Pastuch (Merrick, N.Y.) and Katy Ryan (Hamburg, N.Y.) will take the field for New England when the tourney runs May 26-28 in Bethlehem, Pa.
The Women's Division National Tournament began in 1933 as a tournament to showcase the best Post-Collegiate and club women's lacrosse players. Since that time, it has grown into one of the largest women's lacrosse events in the nation involving many the top high school, college and post-collegiate players in the country. The tournament also serves as the first round of US National Team tryouts.
UCONN WELL-REPRESENTED AT NCAA YES CLINIC
Abbey VanDeusen (Fayetteville, N.Y.), Clare Schwan (Albany, N.Y.), Lauren Duffy (Madison, Conn.) and Head Coach Bonnie Rosen will represent UConn at the NCAA YES Clinic, held Saturday at Boston University, in conjunction with the 2006 women’s lacrosse final four.
"I am thrilled that we have the opportunity to be a part of the NCAA Yes Clinic,” Rosen said. “It is always wonderful to be able to give back to others in hopes that one day they too can experience all that sport has given to us. Our student-athletes are tremendous ambassadors of UConn and lacrosse and I am truly excited that they will serve as mentors to these young athletes."
The Youth Education through Sports (YES) Program is the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA's) premiere outreach to youth across the country. Held at select NCAA championship sites (approximately 20 each year), nearly 10,000 youth ages 10 to 18 annually are exposed to YES Clinics in a variety of sports, including football, softball, basketball, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, track and field, ice hockey, volleyball and field hockey.
VanDEUSEN SELECTED TO PLAY
IN SENIOR ALL-STAR GAME
Abbey VanDeusen (Fayetteville, N.Y.) has been selected to play in the 2006 STX Farewell Lacrosse Festival on Saturday, June 10th at Johns Hopkins University’s Homewood Field. The festival is designed to highlight women's lacrosse and collegiate seniors from some of the country’s finest institutions and premier programs.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
11:00 am Division III All-Star Game
1:00 pm Division II All-Star Game
3:00 pm Division I All-Star Game
HALDEMAN NAMED TO COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT SECOND TEAM
Senior Kristen Haldeman (Malvern, Pa.) of the women's lacrosse team was named to the College Sports Information Director's of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District Second Team as announced on Thursday. The senior earned her spot for accumulating a GPA of 3.92 as a biomedical engineering major as well as her prowess on the field. It was her first such honor.
In her first year as a starter, Haldeman stepped up to anchor the Huskies throughout the 2006 season. After playing just 264 minutes in goal over the first three years of her career, she minded the net through each of the 966 minutes of action this year. In 16 games, the senior made 191 saves and tallied a .507 save percentage, while also picking up 31 ground balls and causing nine turnovers.
VanDEUSEN JOINS HUSKY COACHING STAFF
After a stunning career spanning five years with the University of Connecticut women’s lacrosse team, Abbey VanDeusen (Fayetteville, N.Y.) will move from player to assistant coach, effective this summer. She will be involved in all aspects of the program, including recruiting, administrative duties and coaching.
“I am so excited to have Abbey join the coaching staff,” Rosen said. “Abbey will make an immediate impact in our program as her understanding of the game, recent experience as a top collegiate player, familiarity with UConn and her passion for UConn Lacrosse will allow her to teach and guide our student-athletes to success.”
VanDeusen is currently in her second year of Master’s education in Sport Management at the university.
