Villanova University

Nov. 8, 2009

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - For the second consecutive year, juniors Lauren Wuzzardo and Dana Ramsden have been honored by the conference for their outstanding performances during the 2009 season by being named to the All-BIG EAST Second Team. The Wildcats concluded their fall schedule finishing fifth in the conference for the second straight year, with an overall record of 9-8 and 2-4 in the BIG EAST.

Midfielder Lauren Wuzzardo tallied 28 points off eight goals and 12 assists, finishing third on the team in overall points and goals, while taking the top spot in overall assists. This award is the third time in her three year career that Wuzzardo has been named to the All-BIG EAST Second Team. She also earned BIG EAST Honor Roll accolades during the first week of 2009 season play.

Ramsden notched 14 goals and added eight assists for 36 points. She finished the 2009 season second on the team in overall points and goals. She was twice named to the BIG EAST Honor Roll over the course of the fall contests.

BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year Loren Sherer, F, Sr., Connecticut

BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year Melissa Gonzalez, MF, Jr., Connecticut

BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year Heather Bustanoby, GK, Sr., Louisville

BIG EAST Coach of the Year Ange Bradley, Syracuse (three seasons)

All-BIG EAST First Team Maggie Befort, B, Jr., Syracuse Heather Bustanoby, GK, Sr., Louisville Caitlin Collins, B, So., Louisville Lindsey Conrad, F, Jr., Syracuse *Melissa Gonzalez, F/M, So., Connecticut Rayell Heistand, B, So., Connecticut Amy Kee, MF/F, Fr., Syracuse *Martina Loncarica, MF/F, So., Syracuse *Nellie Poulin, F, Jr., Providence *Loren Sherer, F, Sr., Connecticut *Nicole Youman, M, So., Louisville

* - unanimous selection

All-BIG EAST Second Team Jenna Bull, M, So., Rutgers Rachel Chamberlain, GK, Jr., Providence Jaime Lipski, MF/B, Jr., Providence Andrea Mainiero, GK, Jr., Connecticut Dana Ramsden, F/M, R-So., Villanova Julie Ruggieri, MF, Jr., Providence Cara Silverman, F, So., Connecticut Hayley Turner, MF, So., Louisville Kristen Volpe, F, Sr., Georgetown Lauren Wuzzardo, M, So., Villanova