women’s lacrosse
1-5 MEDIA INFORMATION 2 ......................................................................................................................................Quick Facts 2 ................................................................................................... Athletics Communications Office 2 ..........................................................................................................Big Ten Conference Contacts 3 .....................................................................................................................Opponent Information 4-5 ............................................................................................................................Season Outlook 5 ..............................................................................................................................................Roster 5 ....................................................................................................................... Pronunciation Guide 6-15 THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES 6-7 ............................................................................................................ Head Coach Sue Stimmel 8 ................................................................................................................Assistant Coaching Staff 9-15 ..................................................................................................... Student-Athlete Biographies
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
18-43 THE PEOPLE. THE TRADITION. THE EXCELLENCE. 18 .............................................................................................................Caring for the Community 19 ............................................................................................................................ Media Exposure 20 .......................................................................................Strength and Conditioning and Training 21 ................................................................................................................................ Support Staff 22-23 .......................................................................................................... Department of Athletics 24-25 ............................................................................................................................. Banner Year 26-27 ............................................................................................................... Ohio State Traditions 28-31 ........................................................................................................The Ohio State University 32-35 ............................................................................................................Exceptional Academics 36-37 ................................................................................................................Benchmark Facilities 38-39 ........................................................................................................................Columbus, Ohio 40 ..............................................................................................................E. Gordon Gee, President 41 .............................................................................................Eugene Smith, Director of Athletics 42 ................................................................................................................The Big Ten Conference 43 ........................................................................................................................ NCAA Compliance 16-17, 44-52 HISTORY AND TRADITION 16-17 .................................................................................................... International and One Team 44-45 .................................................................................................................... Season In Review 46-50 ............................................................................................................................... Box Scores 51 ..................................................................................................................... Year by Year Results 52-53 ................................................................................................................. Honors and Awards 54-55 ............................................................................................................................. Record Book 56 ................................................................................................................................. Hall Of Fame MISSION STATEMENT
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to national leadership, excellence and the highest ethical standards in intercollegiate athletics. We will sustain a strong financial and community base of support by presenting outstanding
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Editor - Shelly Poe Assistant AD for Creative Services - Diana Sabau Graphic Designer - Melissa Weller Photographers - Michael Abramson (Courtesy Roy Lichtenstein Foundation), Chance Brockway Jr., Scott Brockway, Hal Clark, Kevin Fitzsimons, Terry Gilliam, V. Scott Gilmore, Rebecca Gray, Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau, Mark Hall, Stan Hu, Jay LaPrete, Jo McCulty, Jeff Mills, OSU Biomedical Communications, OSU Photo Archives, Ohio State University Relations, Lance Parker, Rick Prebeg, Jamie Sabau, Doug Sampson, Erik Schelkun, Dale Sparks, Mitch Stringer, Dan Trittschuh, Will Schilling, Jamie Schwaberow, Gail Wadley, Tom Wolf (AllSport), Rich Bostwick. Printing - Ohio State University Printing Services and Reprographics, Columbus, Ohio. Front Cover - Kristen Gilwee, Kendall Gysin and Rachel Hawes Back Cover - Libby Graf, Mallory Mayhew, Margaret Prunte, Keri Yourick This publication has been prepared to assist in your coverage of Ohio State athletics. Every attempt has been made to ensure its accuracy and thoroughness. On behalf of the Department of Athletics, we would like to thank you for your coverage of Ohio State’s 36 intercollegiate varsity sports and look forward to working with you again this year.
CREDENTIAL REQUESTS
Members of the working media interested in obtaining credentials should contact the Athletics Communications office at 614-292-6861.
PLAYER INTERVIEWS
Media wishing to conduct weekly interviews with any member of the Ohio State women’s lacrosse team should contact Shelly Poe in the Athletics Communications Office. Please call at least one day in advance to allow setup time.
ROAD REQUESTS
Please direct all credential requests for Ohio State’s road matches to the host school’s sports information director (see opponent information on page 3).
PRACTICES
The Buckeyes practice from 4-6 p.m., in the spring, MondayFriday at the practice field next to the Jesse Owens Complex on Fred Taylor Drive.
WEEKLY RELEASE
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UNIVERSITY FACTS
Location ..............................................Columbus, Ohio (pop. 1.5m) Founded .................................................................................. 1870 Enrollment ...........................................51,818 (Columbus campus) ......................................................................59,091 (all campuses) Nickname ........................................................................Buckeyes Colors ...............................Scarlet (PMS 200) and Gray (PMS 429) Mascot .................................................................. Brutus Buckeye Director of Athletics .................................................Eugene Smith Faculty Representative ................................................John Bruno Conference .............................................................. Big Ten (1913)
ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS
The weekly release, which includes notes and statistics, will be posted on the Ohio State Athletics Department Web site at: ohiostatebuckeyes.com. Releases are not mailed.
GAME DAY MEDIA SERVICES
Game notes and starting lineups will be made available to the media prior to each game. Scoring summaries will be distributed to the media about 10 minutes following the game. Any additional requests should be directed to Shelly Poe.
RADIO/TELEVISION BROADCASTS
Any member of the media wishing to broadcast Ohio State matches should contact the Athletics Communications office at least 48 hours prior to the game.
Shelly Poe
Women’s Lacrosse Contact
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Women’s Lacrosse Contact
Assistant Athletics Director of Communications .. Dan Wallenberg Director ...........................................................................Shelly Poe Associate Director ......................................................Leann Parker Assistant Directors .................................... Jerry Emig, D.C. Koehl, Alissa Clendenen, Courtney Walerius, Danielle Warner, Adam Widman Intern .......................................................................... Emily Meyer Web site .........................................ohiostatebuckeyes.com Main Office Phone ......................................... 614-292-6861 Fax ................................................................. 614-292-8547 Women’s Lacrosse Contacts .............. Shelly Poe and Emily Meyer Athletics Communications ...................................614-292-6861 Fax ........................................................................614-292-8547 Contacts ...................................... Shelly Poe (poe.45@osu.edu) ...................................... Emily Meyer (meyer.504@osu.edu) .................................................................. Leah Abouahmed Mailing Address ....................................... Rm. 124, St. John Arena 410 Woody Hayes Drive Columbus, Ohio 43210-1166
WOMEN’S LACROSSE HISTORY
First Year ................................................................................. 1996 Conference ....................................American Lacrosse Conference Overall Record ........................................102-98 (.510), 13 seasons Academic All-Conference Selections ....................................... 106 OSU Scholar-Athletes ............................................................... 169 IWLCA All-Region ....................................................................... 16 IWLCA All-America ....................................................................... 7 Home Facility ............................................. Jesse Owens Complex Surface ......................................................................Natural Grass Capacity ................................................................................. 8,000
PHOTO REQUESTS
All still photography requests of Ohio State players and coaches must be faxed or e-mailed to Diana Sabau. She can be reached at 614-688-0664 or electronically at sabau.2@osu.edu.
POST-MATCH PROCEDURES
Interviews will begin 10 minutes after the game ends. A member of the OSU Athletics Communications Office will assist with interviews.
OHIOSTATEBUCKEYES.COM
This is the official Web site of the Ohio State Athletics Department. Ohio State lacrosse releases as well as a wide variety of related lacrosse and athletics department information can be found on the web, including links to all 36 varsity sports.
2009 INFORMATION
Head Coach ................................................................ Sue Stimmel ....................................................................Temple ’84, UMass ‘87 OSU Record ......................................................102-98, 13 seasons Career Record ..............................................178-1116, 19 seasons Assistants ..........................................Gregg Gebhard (Pfeiffer ‘98) ...............................................Amanda Barnes (North Carolina ’08) Lacrosse Office Phone ...............................................614-688-4178 Lacrosse Office Fax ...................................................614-292-9195 Athletic Trainer........................................................... Kristen Bretz Student Athletic Trainer ................................. Brittany Farmsworth 2008 Record ............................................................. 10-8 (1-3 ALC) Letterwinners Returning/Lost ..................................................21/6 Starters Returning/Lost .............................................................9/3
VIDEO SERVICES
For information regarding video services and game footage (if available), contact Mark Smith, manager of video services at (614) 688-5359.
MEET DAY MANAGEMENT
Lacrosse Press Box ......................................... 614-247-7108 Facility Operations ......................................... 614-292-9450 Ticket Office ................................................... 614-292-2624 Marketing ...................................................... 614-292-3672 Training Room ................................................ 614-292-1165 Equipment Room ........................................... 614-292-1679
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O H I O S TAT E B U C K E Y E S
2009 OPPONENT INFORMATION AMERICAN 3 p.m. Feb. 13, Washington, D.C Location: Washington, D.C. Nickname: Eagles Colors: Red, White, Blue Conference: Patriot 2008 Record: 8-10 Head Coach: Katie Woods Last Meeting: 2008, 14-3 OSU SID: April Raynovich (202-885-3032) GEORGE WASHINGTON 1 p.m. Feb. 15, Washington, D.C. Location: Washington, D.C. Nickname: Colonials Colors: Buff , Blue Conference: Atlantic 10 2008 Record: 5-11 Head Coach: Tara Hannaford Last Meeting: first meeting SID: Jesse Hooker (202-994-8604) NOTRE DAME 1 p.m. Feb. 22, Notre Dame, Ind. Location: Notre Dame, Ind. Nickname: Fighting Irish Colors: Gold, Blue Conference: Big East 2008 Record:12-7 Head Coach: Tracy Coyne Last Meeting: 2008, 14-11 ND SID: Tim Connor (574-631-7516) LOUISVILLE 1p.m. March 14, Louisville, Ky. Location: Louisville, Ky. Nickname: Cardinals Colors: Red, Black Conference: Big East 2008 Record: 12-4 Head Coach: Kellie Young Last Meeting: first meeting SID:Garett Wall (502-852-3088) DUQUESNE 1 p.m. March 22, Pittsburgh, Pa. Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Nickname: Dukes Colors: Red, Blue Conference: Atlantic 10 2008 Record: 8-9 Head Coach: Michael Scerbo Last Meeting: 2008, 14-10 OSU SID: Ryan Gavatorta (412-396-6560) CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY 7 p.m. March 24, Columbus, Ohio Location: Berkeley, Calif. Nickname: Bears Colors: Blue, Gold Conference: Mountain Pacific 2008 Record: 9-8 Head Coach: Theresa Sherry Last Meeting: 2008, 10-7 OSU SID: Dean Caperaz (510-642-5363) CANISIUS 1 p.m. March 29, Columbus, Ohio Location: Buffalo, N.Y. Nickname: Golden Griffins Colors: Blue, Gold Conference: MAAC 2008 Record: 9-9 Head Coach: Scott Teeter Last Meeting: first meeting SID: Jason Veniskey (716-888-3767) NORTH CAROLINA 7:30 p.m. April 3, Columbus, Ohio Location: Chapel Hill, N.C. Nickname: Tar Heels Colors: Carolina Blue, White Conference: Atlantic Coast 2008 Record: 13-7 Head Coach: Jenny Levy Last Meeting: 2008, 22-12 UNC SID: Matt Bowers (919-962-2123) MARYLAND 1:30 p.m. April 5, Columbus, Ohio Location: College Park, Md. Nickname: Terrapins Colors: Red, White, Black, Gold Conference: Atlantic Coast 2008 Record: 18-3 Head Coach: Cathy Reese Last Meeting: 2008, 21-6 UM SID: Matt Lynch (301-314-7066) VANDERBILT Noon April 12, Columbus, Ohio Location: Nashville, Tenn. Nickname: Commodores Colors: Black, Gold Conference: American 2008 Record: 13-6 Head Coach: Cathy Swezey Last Meeting: 2008, 17-7 VU SID: Chris Weinman (615-343-0019) DETROIT MERCY 4 p.m. April 14, Detroit, Mich. Location: Detroit, Mich. Nickname: Titans Colors: Blue, Red Conference: independent 2008 Record: first season Head Coach: Mary Ann Meltzer Last Meeting: first meeting SID: Maggie Walsh (313-993-1745) PENN STATE 1 p.m. April 19, University Park, Pa. Location: University Park, Pa. Nickname: Nittany Lions Colors: Blue, White Conference: American 2008 Record: 5-12 Head Coach: Suzanne Isidor Last Meeting: 2008, 13-5 PSU SID: John Regenfuss (814-865-1757) NORTHWESTERN 5 p.m. April 22, Evanston, Ill. Location: Evanston, Ill. Nickname: Wildcats Colors: Purple, White Conference: American 2008 Record: 21-1 Head Coach: Kelly Amonte Hiller Last Meeting: 2008, 21-5 NU SID: Rand Champion (847-491-7503)
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ST. BONAVENTURE 1 p.m. March 1, Columbus, Ohio Location: Olean, N.Y. Nickname: Bonnies Colors: Brown, White Conference: Atlantic 10 2008 Record: 4-10 Head Coach: Christy Malone Last Meeting: 2008, 13-6 OSU SID: Matt Pappano (716-375-4019) JOHNS HOPKINS 1 p.m. March 7, Columbus, Ohio Location: Baltimore, Md. Nickname: Blue Jays Colors: Columbia Blue, Black Conference: American 2008 Record: 8-9 Head Coach: Janine Tucker Last Meeting: 2008, 13-12 JHU SID: Jill Olsen (410-516-0638) CINCINNATI 7 p.m. March 11, Columbus, Ohio Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Nickname: Bearcats Colors: Red, Black Conference: Big East 2008 Record: 2-14 Head Coach: Lellie Swords Last Meeting: 2008, 17-2 OSU SID: Jeremy Martin (513-556-5191)
2009 SCHEDULE
February 13 15 22 March 1 7 11 14 22 24 29 April ALC/ACC CHALLENGE 3 5 12 14 19 22 30 Penn State vs. Maryland OHIO STATE VS. UNC Penn State vs. UNC OHIO STATE VS. MARYLAND VANDERBILT Detroit Mercy Penn State Northwestern ALC Tournament at Penn State 5 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Noon 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 5 p.m. TBA ST. BONAVENTURE JOHNS HOPKINS CINCINNATI Louisville Duquesne CAL BERKELEY CANISIUS 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. American George Washington Notre Dame 3 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m.
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In 2009, Sue Stimmel, Ohio State women’s lacrosse head coach, has high hopes for the Buckeyes, entering her 14th season with one of the program’s most well-rounded squads. After finishing the 2008 campaign with a 10-8 record, the Scarlet and Gray return 21 student-athletes, including Maghan Beaudrault, the 2008 American Lacrosse Conference Freshman of the Year, and adds nine capable freshmen to the roster this season. With this depth, Ohio State looks to climb up the standings to rank in the nation’s Top 20. ON THE ATTACK On the offensive front, the Buckeyes must replace Kristen Slahor, who led the NCAA in assists during the regular season in 2008. Conference rookie of the year Maghan Beaudrault will move up from the middle to work with junior attacker Brittney Zerhusen, who had a team-best 36 goals a season ago. With a more wellrounded attack under the direction of first-year assistant coach Gregg Gebhard, Ohio State also will receive help from senior Keri Yourick, juniors Kelly Haggerty and Rachel Cornicello and sophomore Melissa Minshall in producing points. New to the attack force will be freshmen Alayna Markwordt and Lily Tranchito both of whom will bring new energy to the position. TRANSITIONING THE MIDFIELD In the middle, Ohio State features more depth than previous squads during Stimmel’s career. This season, the coaching staff will look to use numbers to keep the Scarlet and Gray fresh while wearing down opponents. Under that philosophy, a plethora of Buckeyes will have the opportunity to see game action this season. “I’m happy we are so deep in the midfield because I hope it will help us push the ball further down the field during transitions,” Stimmel said. “Also, we hope it will help us put more pressure on the ball from a defensive standpoint. With more depth at this position, we are hoping to be able to rotate more people in and out to keep legs fresh.” Returning for the squad are seniors Rachel Hawes and Margaret Prunte, junior Lauren Sterner and sophomores Jayme Beard, Jacqueline Orona and Maggie Smith. New to the midfield are freshmen Olivia Annalora, Gabby Capuzzi, Kirsten Donahue, Caylee Rafalko and Kelsay Tabor. DEFENDING OHIO STATE The Buckeye backfield welcomes back many familiar faces in 2009. The sister duo of senior Kendall Gysin and sophomore Lindsey Gysin is bolstered by senior Libby Graf and junior Laura Burke. All four defenders earned a significant amount playing time a year ago. Stepping up for the squad in game action will be junior Lindsay Burkhart and sophomore Natasha Blackburn. In addition, redshirt-junior Mallory Mayhew will look to have a break out season as she returns to the field after a series of injuries have kept her on the sideline. Also available to support the defensive corps are rookies Laura Beck and Olivia Cora. BETWEEN THE PIPES Ohio State has two experienced goalies and will be working with first-year goalie coach Amanda Barnes, a 2008 graduate from the North Carolina women’s lacrosse program. Starting in goal will be senior Kristen Gilwee but after earning valuable playing time in goal last season, sophomore Annie Carruthers is right there behind Gilwee. “It is nice to go into a season with two strong, experienced goalies,” Stimmel said. “It’s more competitive in practice this year than last year because Annie ended up with more playing time than anticipated when Gilwee missed a few games because of injury. Annie is certainly capable of stepping in a game without missing a beat.” THE SEASON As a member of the American Lacrosse Conference, Ohio State faces competition from the nation’s best women’s lacrosse programs year-in and year-out. Two of the league’s five teams made the NCAA tournament in 2008, including four-time reigning NCAA champion Northwestern. The Buckeyes begin their spring season on the road, opening 2009 at American at 3 p.m. Feb. 13. Stimmel’s squad then travels to George Washington and Notre Dame for afternoon matches Feb. 15 and Feb. 22, respectively. Ohio State’s home opener comes against St. Bonaventure at 1 p.m. March 1 in Columbus. The Scarlet and Gray remain home for their conference opener against Johns Hopkins at 1 p.m. March 7 and a nonconference match at 7 p.m. March 11 vs. instate-rival Cincinnati. The Buckeyes face Louisville (March 14) and Duquesne (March 22) on the road before coming home for a five-game homestand, including the ALC/ACC Challenge hosted at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Ohio State first faces Cal-Berkley at 7 p.m. March 24 and Canisius at 1 p.m. March 29 before playing host to the ALC/ACC Challenge April 3 and 5. In that tournament, the Buckeyes welcome Penn State, Maryland and North Carolina. A tilt against league member Vanderbilt wraps up the Buckeye homestand at noon April 12. The Scarlet and Gray end the regular season on the road, heading to Detroit Mercy April 14, Penn State April 19 and Northwestern April 22. The team returns to Penn State, for the 2009 ALC Conference Championships April 30-May 2.
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[2008 OHIO STATE WOMEN‘S LACROSSE ROSTER]
No. 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 Name Kristen Gilwee Annie Carruthers Maggie Smith Kelsay Tabor Rachael Cornicello Kirsten Donahue Maghan Beaudrault Laura Beck Lauren Sterner Margaret Prunte Jayme Beard Alayna Markwordt Brittney Zerhusen Libby Graf Olivia Annalora Jacqueline Orona Gabby Capuzzi Caylee Rafalko Lindsay Burkhart Lindsey Gysin Keri Yourick Kelly Haggerty Rachel Hawes Laura Burke Olivia Cora Natasha Blackburn Mallory Mayhew Melissa Minshall Kendall Gysin Lily Tranchito Pos. G G M M A M/A M/A D M M M M/A M D M M M M D D A A M M D D D A M/D A Yr. Sr. So. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Sr. So. Fr. Jr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr . Fr. So. R-Jr. So. Sr. Fr. Hometown Hunt Valley, Md. Columbus, Ohio Mendham, N.J. Downingtown, Pa. Lynbrook, N.Y. Seneca, N.J. Webster, N.Y. Media, Pa. Ellicott City, Md. Columbus, Ohio Hawkstone, Ont. Woodbine, Md. Sykesville, Md. Delaware, Ohio Littleton, Colo. Poolesville, Md. Broomall, Pa. Sewickley, Pa. Woodlyn, Pa. Noblesville, Ind. Castle Rock, Col. West Chester, Pa. Eldersburg, Md. Columbus, Ohio University Hts, Ohio Mississauga, Ont. Liverpool, N.Y. Chevy Chase, Md. Noblesville, Ind. University Hts, Ohio Previous School Dulaney HS Columbus Academy West Morris Mendham HS Downingtown West HS Lynbrook HS Seneca HS Webster Thomas HS Archbishop Carroll HS Mt. Hebron HS Columbus School for Girls Wilfred Laurier University Glenelg HS Century HS Wellington Heritage HS Poolesville HS Archbishop Carroll HS Sewickley Academy Ridley HS Noblesville HS Douglas County HS Unionville HS Century HS Upper Arlington HS Laurel School Hill Academy Liverpool HS Stone Ridge HS Urbana HS Cleveland Heights HS
Pronounciation Gill-wee car-others TAY-bur CORE-knee-sell-oh BOO-Drow Stern-nur Prunt
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Head Coach: Sue Stimmel ( Temple ’84) 14th season Assistant Coaches: Amanda Barnes (North Carolina ‘08) 1st season, Gregg Gebhard (Pfeiffer ’98) 1st season
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