ACC Announces 50th Anniversary Women's Lacrosse Team
8/28/2002 8:00:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
Aug. 28, 2002
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - GREENSBORO, N.C. -- The Atlantic Coast Conference 50th Anniversary Women's Lacrosse team was announced today by Commissioner John Swofford. The 55-member team was voted on by the four league institutions that sponsor the sport as decided by the league's 50th Anniversary Committee.
Maryland led all league schools with 33 members on the Golden Anniversary team while Virginia was second with 20 honorees. Duke rounded out the team with two members selected.
The ACC's 50th Anniversary Women's Lacrosse team, in alphabetical order, is as follows:
ACC 50th Anniversary Women's Lacrosse Team
Jen Adams Maryland 1998-2001 Brighton, So. Australia Kelly Amonte-Hiller Maryland 1993-1996 Braintree, Mass. Kara Ariza Virginia 1995-1998 Lansdowne, Pa. Lauren Aumiller Virginia 2000-2001 Baltimore, Md. Peggy Boutilier Virginia 1995-1998 Baltimore, Md. Amy Breen Virginia 1990-1993 Ambler, Pa. Jamie Brodsky Maryland 1992, 1994-1996 South Orange, N.J. Erin Brown Maryland 1989-1990 Joppa, Md. Quinn Carney Maryland 1998-2001 Flemington, N.J. Alison Comito Maryland 1998-2001 Glen Head, N.Y. Michelle Cusimano Virginia 1993-1996 Manhasset, N.Y. Heather Dow Virginia 1980-1982 Newport News, Va. Liz Downing Maryland 1993-1996 Topsfield, Mass. Debbie Easter Virginia 1980-1983 Charlottesville, Va. Betsy Elder Maryland 1991-1994 Severna Park, Md. Anysia Fedec Maryland 1984-1987 Gladwyne, Pa. Sarah Forbes Maryland 1994-1997 Western Australia Leigh Frendburg Maryland 1990-1992 Worthington, Ohio Amy Fromal Virginia 1997-2000 Ridley, Pa. Cherie Greer Virginia 1991-1994 Narbeth, Pa. Laura Harmon Schumann Maryland 1992-1995 Haverstown, Pa. Mandy Hudson Stevenson Maryland 1989, 1991-1993 Crosswicks, N.J. Christie Jenkins Maryland 1997-2000 Media, Pa. Alex Kahoe Maryland 1997-2000 Villanova, Pa. Kate Kaiser Duke 1999-2001 Cockeysville, Md. Mary Kordner Maryland 1987-1990 Parkton, Md. Sandy Lanahan Maryland 1979-1981 Towson, Md. Karen MacCrate Maryland 1993-1996 Glen Head, N.Y. Elaine Maddox Virginia 1984-1987 Huntington Station, N.Y. Kerstin Manning Kimel Maryland 1990-1993 Haverstown, Pa. Tricia Martin Duke 1997-2000 Huntington, N.Y. Cynthia Mathes Virginia 1988-1991 Newtown Square, Pa. Maggie McInnes Virginia 1977-1980 Charlottesville, Va. Mary Lynn Morgan Maryland 1981-1984 Lansdowne, Md. Cathy Nelson Maryland 1995-1998 Ellicott City, Md. Tracy Nelson Virginia 1986-1989 Plymouth Meeting, Pa. Sascha Newmarch Maryland 1995-1998 West Lakes, Australia Robyn Nye Virginia 1988-1991 Downingtown, Pa. Mary Ann Oelgoetz Maryland 1987-1990 Worthington, Ohio Carin Peterson Maryland 1986-1988 Millersville, Md. Tonia Porras Maryland 1997-2001 Shaker Heights, Ohio Bonnie Rosen Virginia 1989-1992 Bala Cynwyd, Pa. Kay Ruffino Maryland 1982-1985 Newtown Square, Pa. Maureen Scott Maryland 1991-1994 West Chester, Pa. Lindsay Sheehan Virginia 1984-1986 Baltimore, Md. Jenny Slingluff Virginia 1989-1992 Baltimore, Md. Kristin Sommar Maryland 1997-2000 North Wales, Pa. Tracy Stumpf Maryland 1984, 1986 Springfield, Pa. Karen Trudel Maryland 1983-1985 Pheonixville, Pa. Michele Uhlfelder Maryland 1988-1991 Baltimore, Md. Jennifer Ulehla Maryland 1990-1991 Baltimore, Md. Jess Wilk Maryland 1989-1990 Laurel, Md. Julie Williams Virginia 1983-1986 Blue Bell, Pa. Dawn Wisniewski Virginia 1984-1987 Conshohocken, Pa. Anna Yates Virginia 1992-1995 Annandale, Va.
BIOS
Jen Adams, Maryland (1998-2001)
All-time collegiate scoring leader with 445 points ... Also the all-time assist leader with 178 ... Owns Maryland's career and single season records for points, goals, and assists ... A member of four national championship teams ... Named All-American and national player of the year three times ... Scored more goals and assists in 2001 than any player in NCAA Division I ... Member of the Australian National Team.
Kelly Amonte-Hiller, Maryland (1993-1996)
Second on all-time collegiate assists chart with 132 ... Seventh on all-time collegiate points list ... Ranks second on Maryland's career goals, assists, and points charts ... A four-time All-American honoree ... 1996 National D-1 most valuable player and National Offensive Player of the Year ... 1995 National Defensive Player of the Year ... 1996 ACC Female Athlete of the Year Current member of U.S. World Cup Team ... Current head coach of Northwestern University.
Kara Ariza, Virginia (1995-1998)
Three-time All-American (1st, 1997, 98; 2nd, 96) ... World Champion 2001 ... two-time All-ACC ... USA Elite Squad 1997-present ... career totals of 72-34-106.
Lauren Aumiller, Virginia (2000-2001)
All-American ... two-time All-ACC ... Member, USA National Developmental Team, 1998-present ... captain of USA Under-21 team that won world title (1999).
Peggy Boutilier, Virginia (1995-1998)
ACC Player of the Year, 1998 ... two-time 1st team All-American (1997, 98) ... two-time IWLCA Player of the Year (1997, 98) ... NCAA Woman of the Year (1998) ... USA team member, 1998-99 ... two-time All-ACC .. career totals of 72-19-91.
Amy Breen, Virginia (1990-1993)
All-American (2nd 1993) ... two-time NCAA Champion (1991, 1993) ... career totals of 66-37-103.
Jamie Brodsky, Maryland (1992, 1994-1996)
Two time All-American ... Recorded 325 career saves ... Owns a .664 career save percentage ... Member of three National Championship teams ... Member of U.S. National Team.
Erin Brown, Maryland (1989-1990)
Scored 27 goals and 37 points in two seasons ... 1990 All-American honoree...Current member of U.S. World Cup Team ... Member of U.S. National Team ... Member of the 1997 and 01 U.S. World Cup teams, each of which emerged victorious ... Current women's director for U.S. Lacrosse.
Quinn Carney, Maryland (1998-2001)
Named 2001 ACC Tournament MVP ... Two-time All-American and All-ACC honors ... Member of four straight National Championship teams ... Ranks in the top five in assists, goals, and points on Maryland's all-time career charts ... Ranked in the top 10 on the all-time collegiate assists chart...Current member of World Cup Team...Assistant coach at Stanford University.
Alison Comito, Maryland (1998-2001)
Third on Maryland's all-time career goals chart ... Among the top five in Maryland's career assists and points charts ... Two-time All-American ... Three-time All-ACC selection ... Named to the 2001 STX South All-Star Team ... Member of four consecutive NCAA Championship teams.
Michelle Cusimano, Virginia (1993-1996)
Three-time All-American (1st, 1995, 96; 2nd, 94) ... C. Markland Kelly recipient Goalie of the Year (1995, 96) ... NCAA Champion (1993) ... USA Developmental Squad 1995.
Heather Dow, Virginia (1980-1982)
Goalie of the Century as named by USLacrosse ... four-time world champion (1989 as keeper, 1993, 97, 01 as coach) ... named to All-Century team ... USA Team 1986-1989 ... 474 career saves ... more medals in lacrosse world cup history than anyone else in the world (4 golds, 1 silver).
Liz Downing, Maryland (1993-1996)
Named 1996 USWLA D-1 National Defensive Player of the Year ... Three year member of U.S. Women's Lacrosse Elite team ... Named two-time All-American ... Head field hockey and women's lacrosse coach at the State University of New York, College at Geneseo.
Debbie Easter, Virginia (1980-1983)
Career totals of 130-32-162 ... graduated atop the scoring charts at Virginia ... third team All-State (1980) ... State All-Tournament team (1982).
Betsy Elder, Maryland (1991-1994)
In the top 10 on Maryland's career goals and points charts ... Named All-American three times ... Named National Offensive Player of the Year in 1994 ... Led the 1993 NCAA semifinalists team with 54 goals ... A member of the 1992 National Championship team ... Produced 158 goals, 41 assists and 199 points in her Maryland career.
Anysia Fedec, Maryland (1984-1987)
Member of the 1986 NCAA National Championship team ... Named All-American two times ... Fifth on all-time career goals chart Sixth in all-time career points and assists...Recorded 157 goals, 83 assists and 240 points ... Named to the 1986 All-Tournament team.
Sarah Forbes, Maryland (1994-1997)
A three-time All-American from 1995-1997 ... Named 1997 National Offensive Player of the Year ... Led Maryland in goals (59), assists (36), and points (94) in 1997 ... Named 1997 ACC Female Athlete of the Year ... Ranks 12th on Maryland's career assists chart ...Tied with four others for Maryland's single game assist record ... A member of the Australian National Team.
Leigh Frendburg, Maryland (1990-1992)
Two-time All-American ... Scored career marks of 105 goals, 42 assists, 129 points ... Member of 1992 National Championship team.
Amy Fromal, Virginia (1997-2000)
ACC Rookie of the Year (1997) ... Three-time All-American (1st 1999, 00; 2nd 98) ... USA team member 2000-01 ... three-time All-ACC.
Cherie Greer, Virginia (1991-1994)
Three-time World Champion (1993, 97, 01) ... two-time Player of the Gold Medal Match, IFWLA World Cup (1997, 01) ... inaugural recipient of the Wes Patterson Award, honoring excellence in play and sportsmanship and dedication to the ideals of lacrosse (2001) ... captain of the USA team, 2001 ... Three-time 1st team All-American (1992, 93, 94) ... IWLCA Player of the Year 1994 ... led nation in scoring with 79 points in 1994 ... two-time NCAA Champion (1991, 1993) ... named to All-Century team ... member of USA team 1992-present ... career totals of 113-45-158.
Laura Harmon Schumann, Maryland (1992-1995)
Named an All-American three times ... Seventh on Maryland's all-time scoring list ... Among the top 15 in career points scored at Maryland ... Recorded 150 goals, 34 assists, and 184 points in her four years at Maryland ... A member of the U.S. National Team ... Member of the 1997 U.S. World Cup Championship team.
Mandy Hudson Stevenson, Maryland (1989, 1991-1993)
Named 1993 National Goalkeeper of the Year ... Recorded .602 career save percentage and notched 368 saves ... Member of 1991 and 92 NCAA All-Tournament teams ... Two-time All-American ... Member of 1992 National Championship team.
Christie Jenkins, Maryland (1997-2000)
Three time All-American ... Ranks in the Top 10 in Maryland's all-time career goals, points, and assists ... Member of four straight national championship teams ... 2000 ACC All-Tournament team ... 2000 all-ACC selection ... Among Maryland's Top 10 in single-season assists, goals, and points ... Member of U.S. National Team.
Alex Kahoe, Maryland (1997-2000)
Named 2000 National Goal Keeper of the Year ... Three-time All-American ... Four consecutive national championship teams ... 2000 ACC All-Tournament team ... 2000 All-ACC selection ... 629 career save percentage ... 928 career saves including 221 in 2000 ... Member of U.S. National Team.
Kate Kaiser, Duke (1999-2001)
Has recorded 116 goals and 14 assists for 130 career points in three years at Duke ... Her 116 goals and 130 points ranks second all-time at Duke ... She is a member of the U.S. Elite Lacrosse squad ... A three-time All-America selection and two-time All-ACC selection ... selected ACC Rookie of the Year in 1999. A finalist for the Tewaaraton Trophy as the National Player of the Year in 2001.
Mary Kordner, Maryland (1987-1990)
Named 1990 National Defensive Player of the Year-Member ... 1990 All-American team ... Named to the 1990 All-Tournament team ... Recorded 31 goals and 45 career points as a defender.
Sandy Lanahan, Maryland (1979-1981)
Played on the 1981 AIAW National Championship team ... Scored 124 goals and 163 points in four year career ... Two time All-American ... Tied for 15th on Maryland's single-season goals scored chart.
Karen MacCrate, Maryland (1993-1996)
Awarded All-American honors in both 1995 and 96 ... Recorded 78 goals, 76 assists, and 154 career points ... Named to 1996 NCAA All-Tournament team ... Member of back-to-back undefeated NCAA National Championship teams ... Eighth all-time in career assists ... Member of U.S. National Team ... Head coach at C.W. Post ... Led Post to the first-ever Division II National Championship in 2001.
Elaine Maddox, Virginia (1984-1987)
Three-time 1st team All-American (1985, 86, 87) ... USA Team 1985 ... career totals of 44-17-61.
Kerstin Manning Kimel, Maryland (1990-1993)
Member of the 1992 NCAA Championship team ... 1993 National Defensive Player of the Year ... Named an All-American in 1992 and 93 ... 1992 NCAA All-Tournament team selection ... Member of the USA Elite Women's Lacrosse Team for five years ... A member of the U.S. National Team ... Current member of U.S. World Cup team ... Current head coach at Duke University.
Tricia Martin, Duke (1997-2000)
Duke's all-time leading scorer with 161 goals, 75 assists and 236 points ... 161 goals and 75 assists ranks fourth all-time in the ACC, while her 236 points is third all-time ... She was a four-time All-America and three-time All-ACC selection.
Cynthia Mathes, Virginia (1988-1991)
Three-time All-American (2nd, 1989, 90, 91) ... NCAA Champion ... career totals of 125-25-160.
Maggie McInnes, Virginia (1977-1980)
All-American (HM, 1980) ... USA Team 1980 ... USA Squad 1982, 85 ... World Cup team 86 ... first-team All-State 1980 ... second-team All-South 1980 ... South IV 1977 ... South II 1978 ... All-Tournament team, USWLA National Tournament 1980.
Mary Lynn Morgan, Maryland (1981-1984)
Named to the 1984 All-American team ... Goalkeeper for the 1984 NCAA All-Tournament team ... Recorded 720 career saves ... Owns highest Maryland save percentage (.729) ... Member of 1981 AIAW National Championship team.
Cathy Nelson, Maryland (1995-1998)
Named All-American two times ... Ranks in Maryland's top 10 for single-season goals, assists, and points ... 1998 NCAA Tournament MVP ... Second-leading scorer on the 1998 NCAA National Championship team ... Eleventh on Maryland's career goals chart ... Ranks seventh and ninth in career assists and points respectively ... A member of the U.S. National Team Current assistant coach at Maryland.
Tracy Nelson, Virginia (1986-1989)
All-American (1st, 1989) ... C. Markland Kelly Goalie of the Year, 1989.
Sascha Newmarch, Maryland (1995-1998)
A member of four national championship teams ... Three-time All-American honoree ... Ranks ninth in career goals and assists ... Led Maryland in assists and points in 1998 ... Eighth on Maryland's all-time career points chart ... Scored 149 goals, 74 assists, and 223 points in her four-year career at Maryland ... A current member of the Australian World Cup Team.
Robyn Nye, Virginia (1988-1991)
Two-time 1st team All-American (1990, 91) ... IWLCA Player of the Year 1991 ... World Champion 1997 ... NCAA Champion 1991 .. USA Reserve Squad 1991 ... USA Elite team 1995-1997.
Mary Ann Oelgoetz Meltzer, Maryland (1987-1990)
Named 1990 National Offensive Player of the Year ... 1990 NCAA All-Tournament team honors ... Ranks in the Top 15 for single season goals, assists, and points ... For Maryland career scored 130 goals, 48 assists, and 178 points.
Carin Peterson, Maryland (1986-1988)
Recorded 116 goals and 158 career assists ... Named All-American in two of her three years at Maryland ... Member of the 1986 NCAA Championship team.
Tonia Porras, Maryland (1997-2001)
Named 2000 National Defensive Player of the Year ... Four consecutive NCAA National Championships ... All-American in 1999 and 00 ... 2000 ACC all-tournament team ... 2000 All-ACC defensive team ... 81-4 career record ... Anchored 2000 Maryland defense that allowed a 6.9 GAPG average.
Bonnie Rosen, Virginia (1989-1992)
Two-time World Champion (1997, 01) ... All-American (HM 1992) ... NCAA Champion 1991 ... USA Elite team 1997-present.
Kay Ruffino, Maryland (1982-1985)
Member of two straight NCAA runner-up teams ... Recorded 112 goals and 52 assists ... All-American honoree in both 1984 and 85 ... Scored 164 career points ... Member of the 1984 NCAA All-Tournament team.
Maureen Scott, Maryland (1991-1994)
Member of four consecutive NCAA Tournament semifinal appearances ... Member of 1992 National Championship team ... 1994 All-American honoree ... Former assistant coach at Maryland (1997) ... Head coach at American University.
Lindsay Sheehan, Virginia (1984-1986)
Two-time 1st team All-American (1985-86) ... NCAA record holder for assists in a season (66) ... ranks third all-time in NCAA history with 132 career assists (held record upon graduation) ... career totals (at Virginia) of 122-129-251.
Jenny Slingluff, Virginia (1989-1992)
Two-time 1st team All-American (1991, 92) ... IWLCA Player of the Year 1992 ... NCAA Champion 1991 ... USA Squad 1992 ... Developmental Squad 1994 .. career totals of 118-35-153 ... Current head coach at North Carolina.
Kristin Sommar, Maryland (1997-2000)
Three time All-American honoree ... Eleventh on Maryland's all-time career assists chart ... Had a record of 81-5 as a Terrapin ... A member of four national championship teams ... Recorded 104 goals, 72 assists, and 176 points in her collegiate career ... Member of the U.S. National Team...Current member of the U.S. World Cup team.
Tracy Stumpf, Maryland (1984, 1986)
Member of two NCAA National Championship title game appearances ... Key component of the 1986 NCAA National Championship Team ... Two-time All-American ... Two-time member of the NCAA All-Tournament team (1984, 86).
Karen Trudel, Maryland (1983-1985)
Three time All-American ... Two straight NCAA National title game appearances ... Scored 135 career goals and 185 points in three years ... 1985 NCAA All-Tournament team honoree.
Michele Uhlfelder, Maryland (1988-1991)
Named 1991 National Offensive Player of the Year ... All-American honoree ... Recorded 165 career points ... Named to the 1991 NCAA All-Tournament team ... Current member of World Cup Team ... Member of U.S. National and World Cup teams in 1997 and 2001 ... Current head coach at Stanford.
Jennifer Ulehla, Maryland (1990-1991)
Named to the 1990 NCAA All-Tournament team ... An All-American in 1991 ... Member of the 1991 NCAA runners-up ... Current head coach of James Madison University.
Jess Wilk, Maryland (1989-1990)
Notched 368 saves in only two seasons ... 1990 All-American ... .678 career save percentage ... member of U.S. National Team ... tied for fifth all time in saves at Maryland with 368 ... member of 1997 and 2001 U.S. World Cup Championship teams.
Julie Williams, Virginia (1983-1986)
Two-time All-American (1st 1985, 2nd 86) ... two-time World Champion 1989, 93 ... alternate to All-Century team ... USA Team 1986-1993 ... USA Touring team to Canada 1990.
Dawn Wisniewski, Virginia (1984-1987)
Two-time All-American (1st 1987, 2nd 86) ... USA Team 1986 ... career totals of 189-35-224.
Anna Yates, Virginia (1992-1995)
Two-time All-American (2nd, 1994, 95) .. career totals of 111-70-181.
