Temple University Athletics
Kopec, Oerlemans Named Preseason All-Conference
8.23.22 | Field Hockey
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Temple field hockey earned two spots on the BIG EAST Preseason All-Conference Team, with Julianne Kopec and Nienke Oerlemans being tabbed. The Owls were picked to finish fourth in the conference standings.
Kopec had a breakout debut in Cherry and White, scoring a team-leading six goals including three game-winners to tie for third in the league. The West Long Branch, N.J. native most recently scored the game-winning goal over No. 20 UConn to clinch the Owls' BIG EAST Tournament berth for the second-straight year. The win was the first time since 1989 that Temple has topped the Huskies and the first time since 2016 that the team has defeated a ranked opponent. She has fired the second-most shots on the team with 28 and put 15 on target.Â
Oerlemans has been a force on the backline for the Owls, taking the majority of the team's penalty corner inserting duties and tying for third in the conference in defensive saves with three. She has led a defense that has successfully defended 83 of 97 penalty corners and posted two assists. The Apeldoorn, Netherlands native's stroke attempt in the shootout at Quinnipiac was the game-winner to give the Owls the win in the conference opener.
The Cherry and White will open the season on the road, facing Lafayette on Aug. 26. Temple will return to North Broad on Aug. 28 to open its home slate against Lehigh.
Preseason Co-BIG EAST Offensive Players of the Year
Daniella Rhodes, Liberty, Sr., F
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Preseason BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year
Bethany Dykema, Liberty, Sr., B
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Preseason All-Conference
Azul Iritxity Irigoyen, Liberty, Jr., GK
Claire Jandewerth, UConn, Sr., B
Bethany Dykema, Liberty, Sr., B ^
Nienke Oerlemans, Temple, Sr., B
Lizzie Hamlett, Liberty, Sr., M
Delphine Le Jeune, Old Dominion, Sr., M ^
Julianne Kopec, Temple, So., M
Sophia Ugo, UConn, So., F
Daniella Rhodes, Liberty, Sr., F ^
Marlon de Bruijne, Old Dominion, Jr., F
Megan Mitchell, Villanova, Jr., F
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^ indicates a unanimous selection
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BIG EAST Field Hockey Preseason Coaches' Poll
First-place votes in ()
1. Liberty (6)Â Â 48
2. UConn (2)Â Â 41
3. ODUÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â 40
4. Temple    30
5. Providence  25
6. Villanova   17
7. Georgetown 12
8. Quinnipiac  11
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Kopec had a breakout debut in Cherry and White, scoring a team-leading six goals including three game-winners to tie for third in the league. The West Long Branch, N.J. native most recently scored the game-winning goal over No. 20 UConn to clinch the Owls' BIG EAST Tournament berth for the second-straight year. The win was the first time since 1989 that Temple has topped the Huskies and the first time since 2016 that the team has defeated a ranked opponent. She has fired the second-most shots on the team with 28 and put 15 on target.Â
Oerlemans has been a force on the backline for the Owls, taking the majority of the team's penalty corner inserting duties and tying for third in the conference in defensive saves with three. She has led a defense that has successfully defended 83 of 97 penalty corners and posted two assists. The Apeldoorn, Netherlands native's stroke attempt in the shootout at Quinnipiac was the game-winner to give the Owls the win in the conference opener.
The Cherry and White will open the season on the road, facing Lafayette on Aug. 26. Temple will return to North Broad on Aug. 28 to open its home slate against Lehigh.
Preseason Co-BIG EAST Offensive Players of the Year
Daniella Rhodes, Liberty, Sr., F
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Preseason BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year
Bethany Dykema, Liberty, Sr., B
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Preseason All-Conference
Azul Iritxity Irigoyen, Liberty, Jr., GK
Claire Jandewerth, UConn, Sr., B
Bethany Dykema, Liberty, Sr., B ^
Nienke Oerlemans, Temple, Sr., B
Lizzie Hamlett, Liberty, Sr., M
Delphine Le Jeune, Old Dominion, Sr., M ^
Julianne Kopec, Temple, So., M
Sophia Ugo, UConn, So., F
Daniella Rhodes, Liberty, Sr., F ^
Marlon de Bruijne, Old Dominion, Jr., F
Megan Mitchell, Villanova, Jr., F
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^ indicates a unanimous selection
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BIG EAST Field Hockey Preseason Coaches' Poll
First-place votes in ()
1. Liberty (6)Â Â 48
2. UConn (2)Â Â 41
3. ODUÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â 40
4. Temple    30
5. Providence  25
6. Villanova   17
7. Georgetown 12
8. Quinnipiac  11
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