CMU Field Hockey Facts!

In order to learn some more things about the field hockey team here at Central Michigan, we are going to look at some of the history. The first year that CMU had a field hockey program was in 1973, under the direction of head coach Marcy Weston, in which the team went 6-1-2. Including Marcy, the Chippewas have had five head coaches throughout the history of the program (
Patti LaLone-1974-75, Mary Bottaro-1976-1985, Christy Freese 1986-2014 and Molly Pelowski 2015- Present).

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With the help of the of these coaches, the Chippewas have and overall record of 369-420-26 and a 123-155 in MAC. Also, with respect to some of these coaches, the University has been fortunate to excellent student athletes represent them as well.

Season Records:

Goals

1. Donna Provenzola (1976) - 29
2. Helen Epple (1985) - 22

Assists

1. Megann Burns (1997) - 16
2. Erica Takach (2004) & Kim McCormick (1980) - 14

Points

1. Donna Provenzola (1976) - 61
2. Helen Epple (1985) - 46

Shutouts

1. Sue Procter (1977) & Sue Roegner (1976) - 12
2. Cheryl Littman (1980) - 11

Career Records:

Goals

1. Donna Provenzola (1973-76) - 62
2. Marge Rausch (1978-81) - 43

Assists

1. Samantha Sandham (2005-08) - 34
2. Tracy Lefever (1995-98) & Kara Labeta (1995-98) & April Hammer (1997-2000) - 27

Points

1. Donna Provenzola (1973-76) - 132
2. Samantha Sandham (2005-08) - 110

Shutouts

1. Roegner (1975-76) - 25
2. Nacy Franke (1982-85) - 22

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By: Michael Greenwood