1995 Princeton Team
Arguably the league's top player, MacFarlane returns to the Princeton lineup after playing for the Canadian national team last year as the starting forward. As a freshman and sophomore MacFarlane proved herself by setting numerous records, including Princeton career marks. Although these records have recently been broken, MacFarlane has two more years to add to her already impressive totals. As the 1993 Ivy League Rookie of the Year, MacFarlane had 14 goals and 16 assists for 34 points and finished the year seventh in the nation with 2.27 points per game. In 1994 she was a first team All-Ivy pick and a CFHCA Academic All-America after scoring 18 points (seven goals, 4 assists).
MacFarlane spent the last year training in residence with the Canadian team, with whom she competed in the Olympic qualifying tournament in South Africa. The year before the team competed in Argentina at the Pan American Games. MacFarlane's incredible stickwork, strength, and exceptional speed make her an offensive threat and dominant force for the Tigers.
Getting past the goalkeeper may be the final step in scoring, but for Princeton opponents, getting past Kelly's defense is the No. 1 challenge. In her two years as a starter the Princeton defense has allowed just 30 goals in regular season play, an average of less than one goal per game. Ivy opponents have had the most difficult time scoring as the Kelly-led defense has earned five shut-outs and allowed just nine goals in two years of league play.
As a freshman Kelly earned honorable mention All-Ivy honors and second-team regional All-America honors. After her sophomore season she was a first-team All-Ivy pick, a first-team regional All-America selection, and a third-team All-America choice. Along with her athletic honors, she was named to the Academic All-Ivy and CFHCA All-America squads. Kelly has great vision which helps her shut down her opponents. She is an aggressive player with a dominant presence. Her "heads up" style of play improves the players around her, causing even more havoc for Princeton opponents.
Last year Breslin saw time in every game as part of the tough Princeton defense. She is capable of taking an opponents' momentum and turning it into an opportunity for the Tigers with her exceptional speed in transition. Breslin came to Princeton from Emmaus High School, one of Pennsylvania's premier field hockey programs.
One of Massachusetts' top high school prospects, Carroll is a two-time high-school USFHS All-America. She turned down numerous scholarship opportunities in order to continue her career at Princeton. Carroll posesses exceptional speed which blends well with the Tigers' front line. Her addition to the lineup gives the Princeton attack more options and strengthens the team's already solid offense.
Dwyer comes from one successful program to another as her Cox High School team won the Virginia state title each of her four years. She regions former teammate Kirsty Hale on this year's Princeton squad. Dwyer is a two-time A-camp invitee and an alternate to the national Under-18 team. Her experience playing for Virginia's premier field hockey program and her national experience will be beneficial to the Tigers over the next four years.
One of the few upperclassmen in the lineup, Esposito brings needed leadership to the young Princeton squad. She is a great circle player who uses her quick and deceptive play to keep opponents off balance. Coming off the bench last year Esposito scored two goals against Syracuse, Delaware, and Yale. Her two years of playing experience with the Tigers will be beneficial to the sophomores and freshmen as they look to her and the other upperclassmen for guidance.
Arguably the top high school goalkeeper in the country, Fruscione was one of the most sought after recruits in the nation last year. A member of the National Under-21 team, she has international playing experience against such teams as Canada and Holland. Her wealth of skill and high level of experience at this position has made her transition to the collegiate level and the Princeton starting lineup an easy one.
A top high school recruit, Hale came to Princeton from Virginia's premiere field hockey program and made an immediate impact. The 1995 Ivy League Rookie of the Year, Hale has an exceptional knack for putting the ball in the cage. She was the team's second-leading scorer last year with eight goals and eight assists for 24 points. Her poise and composure on the field along with her great speed and quickness make her an offensive weapon for the Tigers.
Hunsicker was the first defender off the bench for the Tigers in 1995. Although she saw limited playing time, she gained valuable experience when she saw time in the NCAA second round game against North Carolina. This year Hunsicker has by stepped into the starting lineup.
As a freshman, Morris saw time in a majority of Princeton's games with 15 appearances. She has great off-ball movement and is a smart passer who is good at setting up plays. With these skills and the assistance of her linemates, Morris has stepped up as on offensive threat for the Tigers in '96.
O'Malley's first year with the Tigers was a tough one as she broke her thumb twice, limiting her playing time. She overcame her injury, though, and scored the first goal against Pennsylvania in the game that decided the Ivy title, despite playing with her hand and wrist in a cast. O'Malley is the fastest player in the team and is the flyer on corners. A highly-recruited athlete, O'Malley turned down full athletic scholarships to play at Princeton.
Reich made the jump from high school to college seem easy as she scored her first collegiate goal in the first game of last season. In her year with the Tigers she has developed into a standout sweeper. Reich is also a corner hitter who has generated plenty of scoring opportunities for the Orange and Black.