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2009 Seniors (Clockwise from top left): Mandi Ruth, Kimmi Hanshue, Charise Young, Kasey Ruth, Kristen Wanner, Kate Stewart
Field Hockey Will Honor Seniors on Sunday
10.29.09 | Field Hockey
Owls wrap up regular season play with two weekend contests
PHILADELPHIA – The Temple field hockey team will conclude 2009 regular season play this weekend with two critical Atlantic 10 matchups. Coming off a 1-0 win over city and conference rival La Salle last Sunday, the Owls (6-11, 2-2 A-10) are looking to improve upon their 2-2 conference record and secure a spot in the upcoming A-10 Tournament.
Up first for the Cherry and White will be a road contest at Saint Louis on Friday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m. The Billikens (1-14, 0-4) have struggled in conference play this season as they have lost a number of players to injuries. Last weekend they dropped a 10-1 decision to UMass.
On Sunday, November 1 at 12:00 p.m. at Geasey Field, the Owls will honor their six seniors for their outstanding careers at Temple. Kimmi Hanshue, Kasey Ruth, Mandi Ruth, Kate Stewart, Kristen Wanner, and Charise Young will each be recognized prior to the final game home game of their careers.
Coming to town to face off against TU will be Richmond. The Spiders currently sit on top of the A-10 standings with a perfect 4-0 record in conference play. Last weekend Richmond traveled to UMass and came away with a hard fought 1-0 victory.
The Owls are currently in fourth place in the A-10 standings but much can change throughout the course of this weekend. In order to guarantee themselves a spot in postseason play, the Cherry and White must win both contests.
Head coach Amanda Janney realizes the significance of both games this weekend. “It's an important weekend as we have to win two games to ensure a spot in the A-10 Tournament,” said Janney. “The team is playing well right now and I'm glad we have so many seniors to lead us through this crucial weekend. It's an honor to be able to recognize these six players on Sunday for all of their contributions to the program.”
About the six seniors:
Kimmi Hanshue arrived from West Chester following the 2007 season and has been a consistent member of the team since then. She started 15 of 20 games during her junior year and has started each contest this year. During the '09 season, Hanshue has been a major contributor on the Owls' defensive unit as she has helped the squad post three shutouts on the year. Hanshue recorded her first goal in a Temple uniform against West Chester last weekend. Hanshue is majoring in tourism and hospitality management.
Kasey Ruth has strong contributions to the team since her arrival on Temple's campus in '06. During her four-year career, Ruth has played in 74 games and started in 41 of those contests. Ruth, who has split time at both the forward and midfield positions during her career, has recorded 13 goals and three assists in her four years for a total of 29 points. Off the field Ruth has maintained a 3.40 GPA while majoring in tourism and hospitality management.
Mandi Ruth has been one of the strongest offensive weapons during her four-year career at Temple. Ruth has made her presence known from early on as she recorded her first career goal in her second game during her freshman season. Ruth is currently tied for second on the team with 29 shots on the season and her 10 points are third most on the team. Ruth currently leads the Owls in goals scored over the last four seasons with 20. Her 10 assists over that same period gives her a total of 50 points for her career. Ruth is majoring in kinesiology.
During her four years at Temple, Kate Stewart has developed as one of the Owls' anchors on defense. In the last two seasons, Stewart has helped lead the Owls to six shutouts, including three this season. Stewart has played in 65 games during her career on North Broad, starting 33 including all 17 this season. In a recent conference matchup against UMass, Stewart scored her first career goal, a double-overtime game-winner, to lead her team to victory earning her Owlsports.com player of the week honors for the first time in her career. For the last two years Kate has also served as the field hockey's representative on the Student-Athlete Advisory Counsel. Kate is majoring in actuarial science.
Kristen Wanner has played a major role on the Owls' defensive unit through all four years of her career. Her poise and consistency in the back has anchored the back line, especially during the 2009 season. Wanner has appeared in 66 games in her four years while starting in 42 over that span. Wanner has scored five goals during her career, including three game-winners which led the team during her junior year, and two this season. Wanner has been majoring in kinesiology during her time at Temple.
A senior co-captain, Charise Young has been one of the most consistent players in the Atlantic 10 conference during her four years at Temple. Young has started all 79 games for the Owls in her career while leading the team in assists with 25, and points with 56, over that span. Young currently leads the team with seven assists on the season. In 2008, Young was named the A-10 Scholar Athlete of the Year for her performance on and off the field. She has been selected to play in the NFHCA Division I Senior All-Star game at Wake Forest at the end of the season. Young has also earned the Diamond Award, which is the highest recognition by Student Affairs given to a Temple University undergraduate student for their holistic contribution to the University. Off the field, Young has compiled a 3.97 GPA while majoring in secondary/social studies education.
Up first for the Cherry and White will be a road contest at Saint Louis on Friday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m. The Billikens (1-14, 0-4) have struggled in conference play this season as they have lost a number of players to injuries. Last weekend they dropped a 10-1 decision to UMass.
On Sunday, November 1 at 12:00 p.m. at Geasey Field, the Owls will honor their six seniors for their outstanding careers at Temple. Kimmi Hanshue, Kasey Ruth, Mandi Ruth, Kate Stewart, Kristen Wanner, and Charise Young will each be recognized prior to the final game home game of their careers.
Coming to town to face off against TU will be Richmond. The Spiders currently sit on top of the A-10 standings with a perfect 4-0 record in conference play. Last weekend Richmond traveled to UMass and came away with a hard fought 1-0 victory.
The Owls are currently in fourth place in the A-10 standings but much can change throughout the course of this weekend. In order to guarantee themselves a spot in postseason play, the Cherry and White must win both contests.
Head coach Amanda Janney realizes the significance of both games this weekend. “It's an important weekend as we have to win two games to ensure a spot in the A-10 Tournament,” said Janney. “The team is playing well right now and I'm glad we have so many seniors to lead us through this crucial weekend. It's an honor to be able to recognize these six players on Sunday for all of their contributions to the program.”
About the six seniors:
Kimmi Hanshue arrived from West Chester following the 2007 season and has been a consistent member of the team since then. She started 15 of 20 games during her junior year and has started each contest this year. During the '09 season, Hanshue has been a major contributor on the Owls' defensive unit as she has helped the squad post three shutouts on the year. Hanshue recorded her first goal in a Temple uniform against West Chester last weekend. Hanshue is majoring in tourism and hospitality management.
Kasey Ruth has strong contributions to the team since her arrival on Temple's campus in '06. During her four-year career, Ruth has played in 74 games and started in 41 of those contests. Ruth, who has split time at both the forward and midfield positions during her career, has recorded 13 goals and three assists in her four years for a total of 29 points. Off the field Ruth has maintained a 3.40 GPA while majoring in tourism and hospitality management.
Mandi Ruth has been one of the strongest offensive weapons during her four-year career at Temple. Ruth has made her presence known from early on as she recorded her first career goal in her second game during her freshman season. Ruth is currently tied for second on the team with 29 shots on the season and her 10 points are third most on the team. Ruth currently leads the Owls in goals scored over the last four seasons with 20. Her 10 assists over that same period gives her a total of 50 points for her career. Ruth is majoring in kinesiology.
During her four years at Temple, Kate Stewart has developed as one of the Owls' anchors on defense. In the last two seasons, Stewart has helped lead the Owls to six shutouts, including three this season. Stewart has played in 65 games during her career on North Broad, starting 33 including all 17 this season. In a recent conference matchup against UMass, Stewart scored her first career goal, a double-overtime game-winner, to lead her team to victory earning her Owlsports.com player of the week honors for the first time in her career. For the last two years Kate has also served as the field hockey's representative on the Student-Athlete Advisory Counsel. Kate is majoring in actuarial science.
Kristen Wanner has played a major role on the Owls' defensive unit through all four years of her career. Her poise and consistency in the back has anchored the back line, especially during the 2009 season. Wanner has appeared in 66 games in her four years while starting in 42 over that span. Wanner has scored five goals during her career, including three game-winners which led the team during her junior year, and two this season. Wanner has been majoring in kinesiology during her time at Temple.
A senior co-captain, Charise Young has been one of the most consistent players in the Atlantic 10 conference during her four years at Temple. Young has started all 79 games for the Owls in her career while leading the team in assists with 25, and points with 56, over that span. Young currently leads the team with seven assists on the season. In 2008, Young was named the A-10 Scholar Athlete of the Year for her performance on and off the field. She has been selected to play in the NFHCA Division I Senior All-Star game at Wake Forest at the end of the season. Young has also earned the Diamond Award, which is the highest recognition by Student Affairs given to a Temple University undergraduate student for their holistic contribution to the University. Off the field, Young has compiled a 3.97 GPA while majoring in secondary/social studies education.
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