2001 Maryland Field Hockey Quick Facts
Seven starters return for the three-time consecutive ACC champions.
Two-time All-American Caroline Walter leads a solid senior class into the 2001 field hockey season.

Two-time All-American Caroline Walter leads a solid senior class into the 2001 field hockey season.

June 8, 2001

2001 Maryland Field Hockey Quick Facts, Roster and Schedule in PDF Format
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General

Location: College Park, Md. 20742
Founded: 1807
Enrollment: 33,006
Nickname: Terrapins
Colors: Red, White, Black and Gold
Home Field: Artificial Turf Facility (2,500)
Affiliation: NCAA Division I
Conference: Atlantic Coast
President: Dr. C.D. "Dan" Mote, Jr. (California '59)
Athletics Director: Deborah A. Yow (Elon '74)
Athletic Department Phone: 301-314-7075
Ticket Office Phone: 301-314-7070

History

First Year of Field Hockey: 1974
Overall All-Time Record: 360-158-36 (.682)
National Championships: 3 (1987, 1993, 1999)
NCAA Semifinal Appearances: 6
NCAA Tournament Appearances/Last: 13/2000
Last Postseason Opponent: North Carolina (2000)
ACC Championships: 4 (1992, 1998, 1999, 2000)

Media Relations

Associate A.D./Media Relations: Dave Haglund
Media Relations Phone: 301-314-7064
Media Relations Fax: 301-314-9094
Field Hockey Contact: Mark Fratto
Fratto's E-mail: fratto@wam.umd.edu
Media Relations Mailing Address:
1112 Cole Field House
College Park, MD 20742
Terps' Website: www.umterps.com
Press Releases/Team Info: www.mediateamlink.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Missy Meharg (Delaware `85)
Overall Record (Years): 207-72-9 (13)
Record at Maryland (Years): 207-72-9 (13)
Assistant Coaches: Steve Simpson (Maryland `88)
Andrew Griffiths (Western Ontario `95)
Kate Kauffman (Maryland `97)

Team Information

2000 Overall Record: 19-4
ACC Record/Finish: 2-2, 3rd
ACC Tournament Finish: 1st
NCAA Tournament: National Semifinals
Final NFHCA Ranking: 3rd
Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/6
Starters Returning/Lost: 7/4
Newcomers: 9

Key Returning Players

Rachel Hiskins * Sr., M * 22 G, 18 A, 62 pts, 4 GWG
 2000 Honors: 1st Team All-America, 1st Team All Mid-Atlantic Region, All-ACC, ACC Player of the Week (Sept. 4, 2000), 1st Team ECAC All-Star
Autumn Welsh * Sr., B * 4 G, 5 A, 13 pts, 3-3 PS
 2000 Honors: 2nd Team All-America, 1st Team All Mid-Atlantic Region, ACC Tournament MVP, All-ACC, 1st Team ECAC All-Star
Caroline Walter * Sr., M * 17 G, 12 A, 46 pts, 3 GWG
2000 Honors: 2nd Team All-America, 1st Team All Mid-Atlantic Region, 1st Team ECAC All-Star
Carissa Messimer * Jr., F/M * 16 G, 2 A, 34 pts, 2 GWG
 2000 Honors: 2nd Team All Mid-Atlantic Region, ACC Player of the Week (Oct. 9, 2000)
Dina Rizzo * Sr., F/M * 11 G, 2 A, 24 pts, 3 GWG
 2000 Honors: 2nd Team All Mid-Atlantic Region
Ashley Hohnstine * Sr., G * 1.16 GAA, .742 save pct., 9 shutouts
 Megan Kelly * Sr., F/M * 7 G, 1 A, 15 pts, 2 GWG
 Angie Klingerman * Jr., F * 6 G, 1 A, 13 pts
 Kateri Simon * Jr., B * 2 A, 2 pts

Key Newcomers

Colleen Barbieri * F * Centereach, N.Y.
U.S. U-19 Team, 1st Team High School All-American
Laura Blongiewicz * M * Gaithersburg, Md.
 Emily Boyer * M * Oak Park, Ill.
 U.S. U-19 Team, 1st Team High School All-American
Tori Cano * G * Sea Cliff, N.Y.
 Kristin Harris * B * Lititz, Pa.
 1st Team High School All-American
Kerry Hearsey * G * Leicester, England
 English U-21 Squad Member
Amber McQuillan * F * Coopersburg, Pa.
 Lucy Morris * F * Victoria, Australia
 Australian Junior Youth Squad Member
Christina Pernia * F * Burtonsville, Md.