July 30, 1999

WINNIPEG, Manitoba - Former Maryland field hockey standouts Kate Kauffman (West Lawn, Pa.) and Christine DeBow (West Chester, Pa.) were in the starting lineup once again for the U.S. National Team in its game against Argentina on Thursday. After winning their first two contests at the 1999 Pan Am Games, however, the Americans suffered a 2-1 loss, dropping their record to 2-1. Current Maryland junior Carla Tagliente (Cortland, N.Y.), who is the youngest member of the U.S. National Team, also saw action as a reserve.

After a scoreless first half, Karina Masotta put Argentina on the board five minutes into the second half. The Americans got the equalizer with eight minutes to go on a goal by Kelli James. Five minutes later, Cecilia Rognoni converted a penalty corner to give Argentina the lead for good.

The 1999 Pan Am Games mark the fourth consecutive year Kauffman has played on the U.S. National team and the third straight year DeBow has been on the squad. Tagliente was on the 1997 U.S. National Team and was a reserve last season.

Up next for the U.S. National Team is a Friday contest against Cuba, starting a 6 p.m. MST.

Current Pan Am Field Hockey Standings

Team                W  L  T  Pts.
Argentina           4  0  0   12
U.S.                2  1  0    6
Canada              2  2  0    6
Cuba                2  2  0    6
Trinidad & Tobago   1  2  0    3
Mexico              0  2  1    1
Chile               0  2  1    1