2009 ESU Field Hockey Quick Facts
2009 ESU Field Hockey Media Guide
Nikki Trunzo All-America Poster
Nov. 5
ESU Announces Field Hockey Team Will Participate in NCAA Division II Championships on Saturday, November 7
EAST STROUDSBURG – East Stroudsburg University field hockey team has been selected to the NCAA Division II Field Hockey Championship field and will participate. The tournament field includes six teams, with the top seed in both regions receiving a bye into the semifinals. ESU is the No. 3 seed in the South Region and will travel to face No. 2 Shippensburg on Saturday, November 7 at 1 p.m.
Nov. 4
Warriors Place Four on All-PSAC East Team, Fink Named Freshman of the Year
EAST STROUDSBURG – Junior forward Caitlin Brownley, junior midfielder Joanna Reckley and freshman back Mical Fink were named to the All-PSAC East first team and Fink was recognized as the PSAC East Freshman of the Year to highlight East Stroudsburg University’s four all-conference field hockey selections, it was announced Wednesday.
Oct. 29
ESU Will Not Participate in 2009 PSAC, NCAA Championships
EAST STROUDSBURG – The East Stroudsburg University women’s field hockey team will not participate in this weekend’s Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference championships on Friday and Saturday, (October 30th and 31st) at Shippensburg due to allegations, currently under investigation by the university, involving team member participation in possible hazing activities.
Oct. 27
Warriors Face Shippensburg in PSAC Semifinals on Friday
EAST STROUDSBURG – East Stroudsburg University will make its first appearance in the PSAC field hockey playoffs in seven years when it takes the field for its semifinal game on Friday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. at Shippensburg’s Robb Sports Complex. The Warriors (14-6, 5-3), the No. 2 seed in the PSAC East, will take on tournament host Shippensburg (18-1, 7-0 PSAC West) in the second of Friday’s semifinal games.
Oct. 24
ESU Set to Make First PSAC Playoff Appearance since 2002
EAST STROUDSBURG – Krystal Napolitano scored 3:51 into overtime to give C.W. Post a 1-0 win over Kutztown and put East Stroudsburg University into the PSAC field hockey playoffs for the first time since 2002.
The Warriors (14-6, 5-3) secured their playoff bid eight days after their final PSAC East game of the regular season and 101 miles away from campus.
Oct. 22
Seniors McNeil, DeNardo Contribute to Warriors' 9-1 Win vs. Mansfield
EAST STROUDSBURG – Senior forward Molly McNeil scored the game’s first goal and Kierstyn DeNardo had two assists in their final home games at East Stroudsburg University as the Warriors wrapped up the 2009 regular season with a 9-1 win over Mansfield on Thursday afternoon at Whitenight Field.
Oct. 21
DeNardo, McNeil Named to NFHCA North/South Senior All-Star Game
EAST STROUDSBURG – East Stroudsburg University seniors Kierstyn DeNardo and Molly McNeil were both named to the roster for the NFHCA North/South Senior All-Star Game which will be held Friday, November 21 at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Oct. 19
Catawba Upsets No. 3 ESU Field Hockey, 2-1 (OT)
EAST STROUDSBURG – Sam Santoli scored the game-winning goal 3:04 into overtime to lift Catawba (N.C.) to a 2-1 victory over No. 3 East Stroudsburg University on Monday afternoon at Whitenight Field.
Oct. 18
ESU Field Hockey Blanks Slippery Rock, 3-0
EAST STROUDSBURG – Junior midfielder Joanna Reckley had a goal and an assist in the first half as No. 3 East Stroudsburg University posted a 3-0 shutout against Slippery Rock in non-conference field hockey on Sunday afternoon at Whitenight Field.
Oct. 16
No. 1 Bloomsburg Posts 4-0 Win at No. 3 ESU
EAST STROUDSBURG – Maggie Bloskey found the cage 2:17 into the game and No. 1 Bloomsburg scored two goals in each half for a 4-0 win over No. 3 East Stroudsburg University in PSAC East field hockey on Friday afternoon at Whitenight Field.
Oct. 15
Friday's Game vs. Bloomsburg Moved to 3:30 p.m.
EAST STROUDSBURG – East Stroudsburg University’s field hockey game on Friday afternoon against No. 1 Bloomsburg has been moved up 30 minutes to 3:30 p.m. The Warriors (12-4, 5-2), ranked No. 3 in the NFHCA Division II coaches poll, need a win over the top-ranked Huskies (14-1, 5-1) in their final PSAC East game of the season to secure their first PSAC playoff spot since 2002.
Oct. 15
ESU Announces "Think Pink" Events for Field Hockey, Women's Volleyball
EAST STROUDSBURG - East Stroudsburg University will hold several events to “Think Pink” in the fight against breast cancer, beginning with the Warriors’ field hockey games this weekend. The women’s volleyball team will also participate later this month with their PINK event on Oct. 30 and 31.
Oct. 13
No. 6 Kutztown Tops No. 3 ESU, 3-1, in PSAC East Match-Up
KUTZTOWN – Kutztown scored a pair of goals in the first 15 minutes to beat visiting East Stroudsburg University, 3-1, in a match-up of teams battling for the second playoff spot in the PSAC East field hockey standings on Tuesday night.
Oct. 10
No. 3 ESU Falls 3-1 at No. 2 Shippensburg
SHIPPENSBURG – Kristina Taylor scored the game’s first goal and assisted on the second, both in the first half, to lead No. 2 Shippensburg past No. 3 East Stroudsburg University, 3-1, in a battled of top-ranked field hockey teams in Division II on Saturday.
Oct. 8
Morning Call: Warriors' Caitlin Brownley featured
Junior leads Division II with 16 goals, 39 points
Oct. 7
No. 3 Warriors Edge No. 10 Marauders, 1-0
MILLERSVILLE – Senior midfielder Kierstyn DeNardo scored the game’s only goal in the first half and sophomore goalkeeper Maureen Ordnung stopped a penalty stroke five minutes into the second half as No. 3 East Stroudsburg University shut out No. 10 Millersville, 1-0, on Wednesday afternoon.
Oct. 4
Brownley, No. 3 ESU Improve to 11-2 with 5-0 Win vs. C.W. Post
EAST STROUDSBURG – Junior forward Caitlin Brownley scored two goals, giving her 16 goals on the season, and No. 3 East Stroudsburg University improved to 11-2 (4-1 PSAC East) with a 5-0 win over C.W. Post in conference field hockey on Sunday afternoon at Whitenight Field.
Sept. 29
Warriors' Brownley Leads Division II in Goals Per Game
EAST STROUDSBURG – East Stroudsburg University junior forward Caitlin Brownley leads NCAA Division II field hockey in goals per game through the end of September, it was released Tuesday.
Sept. 27
Warriors Move to 10-2 with 2-1 Win at Slippery Rock
SLIPPERY ROCK – Sophomore midfielder Amanda McGuire scored the game-winning goal with less than five minutes left to give East Stroudsburg University a 2-1 victory at Slippery Rock in non-conference field hockey on Sunday.
Sept. 22
No. 2 Bloomsburg Edges No. 3 ESU, 2-1
BLOOMSBURG – Aime Sgarlat scored 2:52 into the second half to give No. 2 Bloomsburg a 2-1 lead, and the Huskies didn’t allow a shot in the second half to hold off No. 3 East Stroudsburg University in PSAC East field hockey on Tuesday afternoon in central Pennsylvania.
Sept. 22
Jessica and Angela Frantz Featured in the Pocono Record
Juniors from Pleasant Valley transferred to ESU from IUP
Sept. 21
Frantz Selected as PSAC East Athlete of the Week
EAST STROUDSBURG – Junior forward Jessica Frantz has been named the PSAC East Field Hockey Athlete of the Week as East Stroudsburg University went 3-0 last week to run its winning streak to seven games.
Sept. 20
Frantz Scores Game-Winner in 3-2 Victory vs. IUP
EAST STROUDSBURG – Junior forward Jessica Frantz scored the game-winning goal with 16 seconds left to give East Stroudsburg University a 3-2 win over IUP and its seventh straight victory on Sunday afternoon at Whitenight Field.
Sept. 19
Warriors Field Hockey Topples Mercyhurst, 5-1
EAST STROUDSBURG – Junior forwards Caitlin Brownley and Jessica Frantz both scored multiple goals for the third straight game to lead No. 6 East Stroudsburg University to a 5-1 win over No. 7 Mercyhurst in non-conference field hockey on Saturday afternoon at Whitenight Field.
Sept. 16
Brownley, Frantz Score Twice, ESU Field Hockey Wins 6-5 at Mansfield for 300th Win for Head Coach Sandy Miller
EAST STROUDSBURG – Junior forwards Caitlin Brownley and Jessica Frantz both had two goals and an assist and East Stroudsburg University survived a late scoring spree by Mansfield for a 6-5 win that gave head coach Sandy Miller her 300th career win on Wednesday afternoon.
Sept. 15
Brownley Recognized as ESU Athlete of the Week
EAST STROUDSBURG – Alyson Stark, Zach Krise and Caitlin Brownley are the first three Championship Award Guys Athletes of the Week at East Stroudsburg University for their performances this fall.
Sept. 14
Brownley Claims Second PSAC East Weekly Award
EAST STROUDSBURG – East Stroudsburg University junior forward Caitlin Brownley has been named the PSAC East Field Hockey Athlete of the Week for the second time this season after scoring five goals, including an overtime game-winner, in a 3-0 week for the Warriors.
Sept. 13
Brownley Records Hat Trick in 5-1 Win vs. Limestone (S.C.)
ANNE ARUNDEL, Md. – Junior forward Caitlin Brownley scored three goals, classmate Jessica Frantz added two more and the East Stroudsburg University field hockey team improved to 6-1 with a 5-1 win over Limestone (S.C.) on Sunday afternoon.
Sept. 12
DeNardo, Brownley Give ESU 3-2 (OT) Win over Kutztown
EAST STROUDSBURG – Senior midfielder Kierstyn DeNardo sent the game into overtime with a goal as time expired in regulation and junior forward Caitlin Brownley scored two goals and had the game-winner 6:37 into overtime to lift No. 7 East Stroudsburg University past No. 5 Kutztown, 3-2, in PSAC East field hockey on Saturday afternoon at Whitenight Field.
Sept. 9
Warriors Blank Millersville for Second Straight 1-0 Win
EAST STROUDSBURG – Sophomore midfielder Amanda McGuire scored the only goal of the game with 6:19 remaining and sophomore goalkeeper Maureen Ordnung made six saves as East Stroudsburg University posted its second straight 1-0 win in PSAC East field hockey against Millersville on Wednesday afternoon at Whitenight Field.
Sept. 5
No. 7 ESU Shuts Out C.W. Post, 1-0
BROOKVILLE, N.Y. - Junior midfielder Kayla Cilenti scored the game's only goal 9:04 into the second half as East Stroudsburg University shut out C.W. Post 1-0 in the PSAC field hockey opener on Saturday afternoon.
Sept. 2
No. 3 Shippensburg Tops No. 7 ESU, 3-0
EAST STROUDSBURG - Kristina Taylor scored a pair of goals and No. 3 Shippensburg remained perfect in the 2009 field hockey season with a 3-0 win over No. 7 East Stroudsburg University on Wednesday afternoon at Whitenight Field.
August 31
Brownley Earns PSAC East Player of the Week Award
EAST STROUDSBURG - Junior forward Caitlin Brownley has been named the PSAC East Field Hockey Player of the Week after scoring the game-winning goal in both games for East Stroudsburg University to open the 2009 season.
August 30
Overtime Goal Pushes ESU Past Merrimack, 3-2
EAST STROUDSBURG - Junior forward Caitlin Brownley scored on an assist from junior midfielder Joanna Reckley just under 10 minutes into the overtime session to give East Stroudsburg University a 3-2 win over visiting Merrimack College on Sunday afternoon at Whitenight Field.
August 29
Brownley, Warriors Hold off Stonehill for 3-2 Win in Opener
EAST STROUDSBURG - Junior forward Caitlin Brownley scored two goals as No. 7 East Stroudsburg University opened up a 3-0 lead and held on for a 3-2 victory over No. 8 Stonehill College in the field hockey season opener for both schools on Saturday at Whitenight Field.
August 28
ESU Field Hockey Season Outlook
EAST STROUDSBURG - East Stroudsburg University returns its top seven goal scorers for the 2009 field hockey season as the Warriors look to contend for their first appearance in the PSAC playoffs since 2002.
August 18
ESU Field Hockey Tabbed Third in PSAC East Poll
EAST STROUDSBURG - East Stroudsburg University was picked third in the PSAC East field hockey preseason poll according to the division's coaches, it was announced Tuesday. ESU was 12-8 a year ago, its 22nd consecutive season with at least a .500 record, and finished third in the PSAC East with a 4-4 record.
March 12
ESU Places Eight Student-Athletes on NFHCA National Academic Squad
EAST STROUDSBURG - Senior goalkeeper Carolyn Kisling leads a group of eight East Stroudsburg University field hockey players selected to the 2008 National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division II National Academic Squad.
Nov. 24
Trunzo Named to NFHCA All-America Second Team
EAST STROUDSBURG - East Stroudsburg University senior midfielder Nikki Trunzo has been named to the NFHCA Division II All-America second team for the second straight year, it was announced Monday.
Nov. 5
Trunzo Selected to NFHCA Division II All-Star Game
EAST STROUDSBURG - East Stroudsburg University senior Nikki Trunzo, a 2007 second team field hockey All-American, has been selected to participate in the 2008 NFHCA Division II North/South Senior All-Star Game.
Nov. 4
Trunzo, Kisling Lead ESU's Contingent on All-PSAC East Field Hockey Team
EAST STROUDSBURG - Senior midfielder Nikki Trunzo and senior goalkeeper Carolyn Kisling lead six East Stroudsburg University field hockey players on the 2008 All-PSAC East team, which was released Tuesday.
Oct. 25
Millersville Knocks Off ESU 1-0
MILLERSVILLE - Emily Woodland scored the game's only goal 2:43 into the second half and Millersville held on for a 1-0 win over East Stroudsburg University in the Warriors' final field hockey game of the 2008 season on Saturday at Biemsderfer Stadium.
Oct. 22
Cilenti's Career Day Leads ESU Field Hockey Past C.W. Post, 5-3
EAST STROUDSBURG - Sophomore back Kayla Cilenti scored the first four goals of her career to give East Stroudsburg University a 5-3 win over C.W. Post in PSAC East field hockey on Senior Day at Whitenight Field.
Oct. 21
Brownley Garners ABC Trophy, Inc. Athlete of the Week Honors
EAST STROUDSBURG - Sophomore Caitlin Brownley is the ABC Trophy, Inc. Athlete of the Week at East Stroudsburg University for her role in the Warriors' 2008 field hockey season.
Oct. 19
Field Hockey Posts 7-0 Win over Slippery Rock
EAST STROUDSBURG - Seven different players scored goals, including five in the second half, as East Stroudsburg University ran away with a 7-0 victory over Slippery Rock in non-conference field hockey on Sunday afternoon at Whitenight Field.
Oct. 14
ESU Field Hockey Shuts out Catawba, 5-0
EAST STROUDSBURG - Senior Nikki Trunzo had a goal and an assist and five different players scored goals as East Stroudsburg University shut out Catawba 5-0 in non-conference field hockey on Tuesday afternoon at Whitenight Field.
Oct. 11
Strong Second Half Propels ESU to 4-2 Win vs. Mansfield
EAST STROUDSBURG - Sophomore Joanna Reckley scored the first goal of the game for the Warriors and assisted on another as East Stroudsburg University defeated Mansfield 4-2 in a PSAC crossover field hockey match-up on Saturday afternoon.
Oct. 8
Bloomsburg Blanks ESU 7-0
BLOOMSBURG - Maggey Bloskey scored 58 seconds into the game and Ashley Miller scored three goals as No. 2-ranked Bloomsburg defeated East Stroudsburg University 7-0 in PSAC East field hockey on Wednesday afternoon.
Oct. 4
Kutztown Rallies Past ESU Field Hockey for 3-2 Overtime Win
EAST STROUDSBURG - East Stroudsburg University led 2-0 at halftime, but Kutztown rallied for a pair of second half goals and Kelley Healey had the game-winner in overtime for a 3-2 win in PSAC East field hockey on Saturday at Whitenight Field.
Oct. 2
Field Hockey Falls 6-0 at Shippensburg
SHIPPENSBURG - East Stroudsburg University's field hockey team saw its four-game winning streak come to an end with a 6-0 loss at Shippensburg on Thursday.
Sept. 30
ESU Announces Initiatives to "Think Pink" for Breast Cancer Awareness
EAST STROUDSBURG - East Stroudsburg University will hold several events to "Think Pink" in the fight against breast cancer, beginning with the Warriors' field hockey and women's soccer games during Homecoming Weekend. The women's volleyball team will also participate later this month, with all of the proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Sept. 28
ESU Field Hockey Shuts Out Mercyhurst 2-0
EAST STROUDSBURG - East Stroudsburg University sophomore forward Caitlin Brownley found the back of the cage 8:14 into the second period to lead the Warriors to a 2-0 victory over Mercyhurst on Sunday afternoon.
Sept. 27
Warriors Defense Posts 3-0 Shutout vs. Millersville
EAST STROUDSBURG - Sophomore Monica Gombita had a goal and an assist and the defense didn't allow a shot as East Stroudsburg University blanked Millersville 3-0 in PSAC East field hockey on Saturday at Whitenight Field.
Sept. 23
Warriors Post 3-1 Win over Pioneers
BROOKVILLE, N.Y. - Sophomore Caitlin Brownley's breakaway goal 25 minutes into the game gave East Stroudsburg University a 2-0 lead and proved to be the game-winner as the Warriors downed C.W. Post 3-1 in PSAC East field hockey on Tuesday afternoon.
Sept. 21
ESU Field Hockey Wins 1-0 at Slippery Rock
SLIPPERY ROCK - Sophomore midfielder Joanna Reckley scored her second goal of the season 1:21 into the second half to give East Stroudsburg University a 1-0 road win over Slippery Rock on Sunday afternoon in a non-conference field hockey match-up.
Sept. 20
No. 2 IUP Too Much for ESU Field Hockey
INDIANA - Lieke de Ridder scored her first two goals of the season to pace No. 2 IUP to a 5-0 win over No. 6 East Stroudsburg University in non-conference field hockey Saturday morning.
Sept. 16
Field Hockey Falls 3-1 at Mansfield
MANSFIELD - Sophomore midfielder Caitlin Brownley tied the game at 1-1 just before halftime, but Laura Carden found the cage twice in the second half to lead Mansfield to a 3-1 win over visiting East Stroudsburg University in non-conference field hockey on Tuesday.
Sept. 10
No. 1 Bloomsburg Blanks No. 5 ESU
EAST STROUDSBURG - National player of the year Jamie Vanartsdalen had a goal and an assist and Maggey Bloskey and Chelsea Due both scored two goals to lead No. 1 Bloomsburg to a 7-0 win over No. 5 East Stroudsburg University on Wednesday afternoon at Whitenight Field.
Sept. 7
Shippensburg Edges Warriors Field Hockey 2-1
EAST STROUDSBURG - East Stroudsburg University suffered its first loss of the season after a 4-0 start as Shippensburg earned a 2-1 win over the Warriors in non-conference field hockey on Sunday afternoon at Whitenight Field.
Sept. 5
ESU Field Hockey vs. Shippensburg Postponed to Sunday
EAST STROUDSBURG - East Stroudsburg University's field hockey game with Shippensburg scheduled for Saturday has been moved to Sunday at 1 p.m. due to the impending impact of Hurricane Hanna.
Sept. 3
Gombita's OT Goal Caps Field Hockey Comeback at Kutztown
KUTZTOWN - East Stroudsburg University rallied from a 2-0 deficit in the final eight minutes of regulation, and sophomore Monica Gombita scored the game-winning goal 4:31 into the overtime period to lift the Warriors a thrilling 3-2 victory in PSAC East field hockey on Wednesday night at Kutztown.
August 31
ESU Field Hockey Blanks Merrimack 7-0
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. - Seven different players found the back of the cage and Kierstyn DeNardo, April Sutton and Molly McNeil both had a goal and an assist as East Stroudsburg University improved to 3-0 with a 7-0 shutout at Merrimack in non-conference field hockey on Sunday afternoon.
August 30
DeNardo Scores Twice, Warriors Field Hockey Downs Stonehill 2-1 (2OT)
EASTON, Mass. - Junior midfielder Kierstyn DeNardo scored both goals, including the game-winner seven minutes into the second overtime period, as East Stroudsburg University knocked off Stonehill 2-1 in non-conference field hockey on Saturday afternoon.
August 28
Field Hockey Wins Season Opener 4-1 over Philadelphia U
EAST STROUDSBURG - Sophomore Monica Gombita scored the game's first goal on an assist from junior Kierstyn DeNardo as East Stroudsburg University made its debut on the FieldTurf at Whitenight Field with a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia University on Thursday afternoon.
August 20
ESU Set to Celebrate FieldTurf Project on August 28
EAST STROUDSBURG - East Stroudsburg University will officially unveil the newly-installed FieldTurf at Eiler-Martin Stadium and Whitenight Field when the Warriors open the 2008 football, men's soccer and field hockey seasons on Thursday, August 28.
Eiler-Martin Stadium will host a unique doubleheader when the defending PSAC champion men's soccer team plays Lincoln University at 4 p.m., and the football team takes on Virginia Union at 7:30 p.m. The field hockey program will play Philadelphia University in the first game on the turf at Whitenight Field at 4:30 p.m.
May 5
ESU Holds Groundbreaking for Turf Project at Whitenight Field
EAST STROUDSBURG - East Stroudsburg University coaches and administrators broke ground at Whitenight Field on Monday and excavation is scheduled to begin on Tuesday for the installation of field turf at the Warriors' field hockey and lacrosse field.
April 17
ESU Graduate Cara Senese Selected to USA Indoor Field Hockey Pan American Games Team
EAST STROUDSBURG - Cara Senese, a two-time All-American at East Stroudsburg University and the head field hockey coach at East Stroudsburg South High School, has been selected to the 2008 USA women's national indoor field hockey team which will compete at the Indoor Pan American Games in November.
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