Temple University Athletics

2026 Field Hockey Roster

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Lotje Aalderink

Lotje Aalderink

  • Class:
    Junior
  • Height:
    5-8
  • Hometown:
    Oosterbeek, Netherlands
  • High School:
    Thomas à Kempis
  • Major:
    Psychology

Career Honors/Awards

  • Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team (2024)


2025 (Sophomore at VCU)

  • Started all 18 games for the Rams
  • Totaled one goal, three assists and five points
  • Recorded 24 shots, including eight on goal
  • Helped VCU finish 13-5 overall and 5-1 in Atlantic 10 play


2024 (Freshman at VCU)

  • Named to the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team
  • Started all 18 games and recorded one assist
  • Tallied 11 shots, including two on goal
  • Recorded an assist in a 7-0 win over Saint Louis
  • Helped the VCU defense post six shutouts


Background

  • Attended Thomas à Kempis in Arnhem, Netherlands


Club

  • Played for Bemmel Dames 1
  • Also played for Upward in the Netherlands


Personal

  • Chose Temple because of the team environment and head coach Michelle Vittese’s vision for the program
  • Favorite professional athlete is Xan de Waard
  • Favorite movie is Divergent
  • Favorite teams are the Dutch National Field Hockey Team and Den Bosch
  • Pregame routine includes wearing her headband and hair clips, eating a banana and repeating a few reminders to herself
  • Intends to major in psychology with minors in biology, chemistry and fashion merchandise
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