June 1, 2005

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Maryland women's lacrosse coach Cindy Timchal has announced the signing of Sarah Mollison for the 2005-06 academic year. Mollison, a native of Melbourne, Australia, is a member of the Australian World Cup team that will compete in Annapolis later this month.

Mollison joins ten others that have already signed with the Terrapins.

"To add a player of Sarah's caliber is tremendous for our program," head coach Cindy Timchal said. "She is an excellent attacking player who also makes plays all over the field. Her international experience makes her a seasoned player who should not have much trouble transitioning into the college game."

Bio for Mollison:

Sarah Mollison
Midfield
Melbourne, Australia/Melbourne Girls College
Among the youngest members of the 2005 Australian World Cup team ... also a member of the U-19 team that finished second at the World Cup in 2003 ... played with the Victorian senior team from 2001-02, and 2004-05 ... team captain for her U-21 team in 2005 while leading her team to the national championship ... member of the Victorian U-17 team from 1998-2004 ... played with the Footscray Lacrosse Club from 1993-2005 U-17 and Senior Premiership in 2003 and 2004 ... also excels in track sprints and the javelin.