Dartmouth Ready for Home Opener Against Providence on Labor Day Monday

Monday, September 5

Hanover, N.H.

3:00 PM

Dartmouth College

Providence

Photo by: Justin Lafleur

Dartmouth Ready for Home Opener Against Providence on Labor Day Monday

9/4/2022 11:22:00 AM | Field Hockey

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The Big Green return to the field for the third time in four days

By: Justin Lafleur

GAME 3
Dartmouth (0-2) vs. Providence (0-3)
Date: Monday, September 5, 2022 – 3 p.m.
Location: Hanover, N.H. – Chase Field
All-Time Series: Tied, 6-6
Last Time: 10/31/21 – L, 6-1
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SETTING THE SCENE
The Dartmouth field hockey team returns home on Monday after two games in Maine to host Providence in its home opener. Monday will mark the third game in the first four days of the 2022 season for the Big Green. Dartmouth fell at No. 22 Maine (5-2) and versus Quinnipiac (4-1) to begin the season, with Lila Browne leading the offense with a goal and assist on the weekend. She scored Dartmouth's goal against the Bobcats Saturday and assisted Bronwyn Bird's goal against the Black Bears Friday.

LAST TIME OUT
ORONO, Maine – The Dartmouth field hockey team fired seven of the game's first eight shots and came ever-so close to getting on the scoreboard, but Quinnipiac scored with eight seconds left in the first quarter and went on to post all four of its goals in less than 15 minutes of game action, as the Bobcats downed the Big Green, 4-1 on Saturday afternoon. Lila Browne got Dartmouth within 3-1 late in the first half, but Quinnipiac added another late-quarter goal, this one with 17 seconds remaining in the second, to regain a three-goal margin.

SCOUTING PROVIDENCE
Dartmouth's second consecutive BIG EAST opponent, Providence enters Monday at 0-3 with losses to Boston University (2-1), at No. 14 Boston College (5-0) and at New Hampshire (3-1). Most recently, the Friars pulled even in the 39th minute at UNH Saturday, but the Wildcats responded for the 3-1 final.

Cami Crook and Sophia Pompeo own Providence's two goals on the season, with Ally DeCoste dishing an assist. Asia Porter has played every minute in goal, recording a 3.37 goals against average and 70.6 save percentage. The Friars' closest call came in their season opener, as they took a 1-0 first-quarter lead vs. Boston University, but the Terriers answered with two in the third quarter. A low shot total saw Providence finish with a 7-5 edge in that category.

Last season, the Friars were 8-10 overall and 2-5 in the BIG EAST, recording conference wins against Georgetown (2-1) and Quinnipiac (5-2). Providence returns 10 of its 13 players who posted at least one point in 2021, including four of its five double-digit point scorers. Current graduate student Niamh Gowing led Providence with 20 points in 2021 (six goals, eight assists).

ALL-TIME AGAINST THE FRIARS
The all-time series between Dartmouth and Providence is tied at six, with the Friars winning the most recent meeting last Halloween day, 6-1. Bronwyn Bird opened the scoring for the Big Green, but Providence scored six unanswered in the season finale for both sides. PC has won three straight in the series, with Dartmouth's last win coming on Oct. 4, 2015 in Providence via a 5-2 final. The last time the Big Green beat the Friars in Providence was on Oct. 10, 2011, a 3-1 final.

THAT MAINE SUCCESS
In the season opener at No. 22 Maine (a 5-2 loss), the Big Green finished with their most goals scored against Maine since the 2017 season — a 5-3 loss at home on Sept. 17, 2017. The two goals were Dartmouth's most against a nationally-ranked opponent since scoring twice against No. 19 Boston College on Sept. 13, 2019. The Big Green scored their most goals at Maine since the 2016 season, while the goal differential (-3) was their best at Maine since 2014.

WELCOME, COACHES!
This August, head field hockey coach Mark Egner announced the additions of Tanner Ridgely and Jen Callahan to his coaching staff as assistant coach and volunteer assistant, respectively. They join Maggie Reddecliff to round out the staff.

Ridgely arrives in Hanover after spending the 2021-22 academic year as a volunteer assistant coach with the Towson field hockey program. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in sport and recreation management with a minor in general business from James Madison University in 2021. While at James Madison, Ridgely spent three seasons on the field hockey team. She has also been a head coach for the Warhawks Field Hockey Club since November 2020.

No stranger to the Upper Valley, Callahan brings a wealth of coaching experience to Dartmouth. After a decorated four-year playing career at the University of Vermont, she got her start in coaching at Lehigh as a graduate assistant and moved up the ranks to be the transitional head coach in early 2011. After Lehigh, Callahan took the reins of the American International College field hockey program, leading the Yellow Jackets to the semifinals of the NE10 Championship and a berth in the NCAA Tournament during the 2011 season. Callahan spent nearly a decade with the USA Field Hockey Futures Program and has recently served as a Lebanon recreation volunteer coach in soccer, field hockey and lacrosse. A 2009 graduate of Vermont with a bachelor's degree in elementary education, Callahan went on to receive a master's degree in teaching and learning from Lehigh in 2011. She also holds a USA Field Hockey Level II Developmental Coaching Accreditation and a USA Field Hockey Level I Coaching Accreditation.

THIRD IN THE NATION!
Last February, the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) announced the recipients of the 2021 Division I National Academic Team Awards. Dartmouth, along with 78 other programs, were honored with the distinction, presented to programs that earn a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher during the fall semester of the 2021-22 school year.

The Big Green's 3.76 team GPA ranked third in the entire nation and top amongst the Ivies, just beating out Brown's 3.75 team GPA.

"I am in awe of this achievement by each of the athletes on our roster," said head coach Mark Egner. "For the past number of years our athletes have sustained this standard of academic success. This is something that is incredibly important as we strive to provide the premier student-athlete experience."

MEET THE FRESHMEN
Olivia Galiotos
Defender/Midfielder
Virginia Beach, Va. | Norfolk Academy
Before Dartmouth: Played field hockey, lacrosse, and swam at Norfolk Academy… Named to NFHCA All-American Third Team and Max Field Hockey All-American Second Team as a senior… A member of the Cum Laude Society.
Personal: Daughter of Jennifer and Tasos… has one brother and one sister… plans to study economics and start a career in business/law.
From the Coach: "Olivia was recognized with All-American honors by two different groups for her play this past fall. In addition to being a player of impact, she is also a fantastic human who knows how to lead by example. Her dedication and work ethic leave no doubt that she is going to be prepared for preseason in the fall."

Florentina Terra
Midfielder
Montevideo, Uruguay | Instituto Juan XXIII
Before Dartmouth: Played field hockey at Instituto Juan XXIII… Was pre-selected for the Uruguayan U-16, U-19, and U-21 national teams… Won the U-14 National Silver Cup and the U-16 National Bronze Cup.
Personal: Daughter of Pilar Victorica and Miguel Terra… has one brother… plans to study engineering and pursue a career in aerospace engineering.
From the Coach: "Florentina has represented her country at the youth national team level, while also achieving at the highest level in the classroom. Showing that she is well prepared for the rigor of an Ivy League athletic experience. Her ability to play at speed is something that really excites us as we aim to push the tempo of our game forward this coming season."

Boau-Lilly Shepherd
Midfielder/Forward
Walton-on-Thames, England | Cranleigh School
Before Dartmouth: Played field hockey at Cranleigh School… Five-time School National Champion, three in outdoor and two in indoor.
Personal: Daughter of Natalie and Andrew… has four sisters… plans to study chemistry and pursue a career in business.
From the Coach: "Boau-Lilly's experiences with Surbiton HC, East Grinstead and at school at Cranleigh means she has had access to some of the top coaching and playing opportunities in the UK. Her speed and individual technique have the potential to be impactful in our attacking group, and I look forward to seeing her make the transition to NCAA field hockey."

Zoe Schaffer
Forward
Austin, Texas | St. Stephen's Episcopal School
Before Dartmouth: Played four years of field hockey, soccer, and lacrosse at St. Stephen's Episcopal School… Two-time NFHCA High School National Academic Squad honoree… Three-time All-SPC selection in field hockey, once in soccer and lacrosse.
Personal: Daughter of Susan and Steve… has two brothers… plans to study economics and pursue a career in business.
From the Coach: "Goals win games, and I think Zoe has scored in every game I have seen her play. Her ability to read a play and know where to be in the circle speak to her approach of the game. Diligent and dedicated, I look forward to her getting in the circle and helping generate goalscoring opportunities for our team."

Ava Carlson
Goalkeeper
Collingswood, N.J. | Moorestown Friends School
Before Dartmouth: Played four years of field hockey, three years of lacrosse, and swam for one year at Moorestown Friends School… Won the Friends League championship as a sophomore… Four-time All-Friends League First Team selection in field hockey… NFHCA National Academic Squad Scholar as a sophomore.
Personal: Daughter of Jodie and Jay Carlson… plans to study computer science and engineering and to pursue a career in the field.
From the Coach: "Ava's dedication to fine tuning her craft of goalkeeping has really stood out throughout her recruiting process. Working regularly to improve her technique and develop, I'm sure she will continue to flourish here at Dartmouth College. Once she learns the details of our defense, she'll be ready to organize those in front of her."

FOLLOW ALONG
Monday's game can be seen on ESPN+ with live stats available as well.

WHAT'S AHEAD
Monday is just the beginning of a four-game homestand for Dartmouth, as the Big Green follow by hosting Northeastern on Friday (Sept. 9), Sacred Heart on Sunday (Sept. 11) and Merrimack the following Sunday (Sept. 18). All games will be streamed on ESPN+.