Temple University Athletics
Jackie (Devenney) Neary ('86)
Lacrosse and Field Hockey Alum Jackie (Devenney) Neary ('86) to be Inducted into Cabrini College Athletics Hall of Fame
6.21.13 | Field Hockey, Women's Lacrosse
RADNOR, Pa. – Cabrini College announced that it will add four members to its Athletics Hall of Fame in September, 2013, including former Temple lacrosse and field hockey player Jackie (Devenney) Neary ('86). Neary will join former Cabrini men's lacrosse student-athlete Kevin Camp, former softball coach Bridget Orchard and former men's basketball student-athlete Eric Tidwell.
“It is a privilege to recognize these four individuals for their accomplishments,” said Brad Koch, Cabrini's Director of Athletics and Recreation. “Their devotion to their crafts and impact on Cabrini College has been immeasurable. We are proud to add them to this elite group.”
Neary has been an integral part of the Cabrini community for the last 17 years as the College's head field hockey and women's lacrosse coach, as well as the athletic department's Senior Woman Administrator and Student-Athlete Wellness Coordinator. She has amassed 176 field hockey victories, raising back to back conference championship crowns in 2009 and 2010. Since starting the women's lacrosse program in 1997, Neary has won 216 games, including 95 percent of her conference games and 13 league titles.
Neary was a two-sport athlete at Temple, playing both lacrosse and field hockey. She was a two-year starter on defense for the Owls' lacrosse team, earning second team All-American and first team Regional All-American honors as a senior. She also served as a team co-captain during her senior season in 1986. The team advanced to the NCAA Semifinals in both Neary's junior and senior seasons. Neary was also a two-year starter for the field hockey team, and a team co-captain as a senior in 1985.
“It is a privilege to recognize these four individuals for their accomplishments,” said Brad Koch, Cabrini's Director of Athletics and Recreation. “Their devotion to their crafts and impact on Cabrini College has been immeasurable. We are proud to add them to this elite group.”
Neary has been an integral part of the Cabrini community for the last 17 years as the College's head field hockey and women's lacrosse coach, as well as the athletic department's Senior Woman Administrator and Student-Athlete Wellness Coordinator. She has amassed 176 field hockey victories, raising back to back conference championship crowns in 2009 and 2010. Since starting the women's lacrosse program in 1997, Neary has won 216 games, including 95 percent of her conference games and 13 league titles.
Neary was a two-sport athlete at Temple, playing both lacrosse and field hockey. She was a two-year starter on defense for the Owls' lacrosse team, earning second team All-American and first team Regional All-American honors as a senior. She also served as a team co-captain during her senior season in 1986. The team advanced to the NCAA Semifinals in both Neary's junior and senior seasons. Neary was also a two-year starter for the field hockey team, and a team co-captain as a senior in 1985.
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