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Duke Celebrates Fantastic Year at Annual Banquet
5/7/2024 1:09:00β―PM | Field Hockey
DURHAM β The Duke field hockey team held its annual end-of-the-year banquet to celebrate the incredible 2023 season on and off the turf for the Blue Devils. Individuals were recognized for their excellence with awards while Duke's seniors were saluted for their dedication to the program throughout their careers.
Taking home the Katie Grant Attack Player of the Year honor wasΒ sophomore Alaina McVeigh. On the other end of the field, it was graduate student Mary HarkinsΒ earning the Caitlyn Williams Defensive Player of the Year award, whileΒ junior Kira CurlandΒ was selected as the Laura Suchoski Midfielder of the Year. A leader on and off the field, Shelby BumgarnerΒ was the recipient of the Stef Fee Duke True Award. Graduate student Hannah Miller was recognized with Doc Squire G.R.I.T. Award.
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Taking home the Katie Grant Attack Player of the Year honor wasΒ sophomore Alaina McVeigh. On the other end of the field, it was graduate student Mary HarkinsΒ earning the Caitlyn Williams Defensive Player of the Year award, whileΒ junior Kira CurlandΒ was selected as the Laura Suchoski Midfielder of the Year. A leader on and off the field, Shelby BumgarnerΒ was the recipient of the Stef Fee Duke True Award. Graduate student Hannah Miller was recognized with Doc Squire G.R.I.T. Award.
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The Caitlin Williams Award
TheΒ Caitlin WilliamsΒ award is named after the 2008 Duke graduate who played in 50 career games for the Blue Devils, tallying 238 career saves and a 1.53 goals against average. With her impressive stat line, Williams (Dallmeyer) ranks fifth on Duke's all-time list in goals against average, tied for seventh in career saves and 13th in career save percentage (.735).Β A native of Greenland, N.H., Williams garnered second team All-America, first team All-ACC and back-to-back All-South Region honors during her time at Duke.
Playing nearly every minute this season for the Blue Devils, Harkins was the steadying force of the Duke backline and a key member of Duke's offensive penalty corners. With the Kimberton, Pa., native leading the charge, the Blue Devils allowed just 24 goals in 23 games for an ACC-leading 1.00 goals against average. Harkins garnered her first All-ACC nod for her efforts on the nation's No. 3-ranked defense. Β
The defensive effort was one of the best in program history as only three teams have allowed fewer than 20 goals in a season since 1983. Duke's lowest goals against average in the past 10 years is 1.13 in 2019. Duke, with Harkins at center back and Piper Hampsch in goal, recorded eight shutouts on the season, marking the most since the 2003 squad had eight.Β
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TheΒ Laura SuchoskiΒ Midfielder of the Year award is named after the four-time All-America selection, who tallied 86 appearances on the field during her time at Duke, registering 16 career goals and 30 career assists. A 2009 graduate, Suchoski (Tierney) was a three-time All-ACC selection and the first Blue Devil in program history to garner All-America honors during her freshman campaign.
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TheΒ Katie GrantΒ Attack Player of the Year award is named for the 2005 ACC Player of the Year, who tallied 83 career goals and 63 career assists and guided the Blue Devils to a 70-23 (.753) overall record during her career. A native of Lehighton, Pa., Grant etched her name into the Duke record books in a number of categories including career points (1st, 223), career goals (2nd, 80), career assists (T-1st, 63) and ranks fourth on the all-time ACC list for career points.
The Stefanie Fee Award
A 2012 graduate,Β Stefanie FeeΒ was a four-time letterwinner and standout defender for the Blue Devils. She started each of the 81 games during her career, garnering Longstreth/NFHCA All-America, All-South Region first team, All-ACC and All-ACC Tournament accolades. During her senior campaign, Fee anchored a defensive unit which ranked second in the ACC and eighth nationally in goals against average (1.2). Since graduating, she has gone on to excel as a member of the U.S. national team.
The Doc Squire G.R.I.T. AwardΒ
Gratitude.Resilience.Integrity.Tenacity.
A longtime team doctor for Duke field hockey and Duke women's basketballΒ Dr. Deborah Squire spent 40 years, teaching at Duke Medical School along with a pediatrics practice and a sports medicine practice at Duke. This award stands for Gratitude, Resilience, Integriy and Tenacity - all characteristics Dr. Squire personified in her daily life. Her dedication to the field hockey program and Duke student-athletes will forever be commemorated throughΒ the Doc Squire G.R.I.T. Award.Β
Against Longwood, Miller registered a career-high five goals and an assist for a career-best 11 points. She became just the second different Blue Devil to have double digit points in a game with Melissa Panasci having 14 and 10 during the 1995 season. A two-time All-ACC first-team pick, Miller started all 95 career games, breaking the record of 84 previously held by Melissa Panasci. She finished her career with 34 goals and 29 assists for 97 points. She departs Durham ranked 10th in assists, 13th in points and 16th in goals.
The Blue Devils had one of the best seasons in history, finishing the regular season with an 18-5 overall record and a No. 3 ranking in the NFHCA poll. Duke won a share of the ACC regular season title. Coming off a 7-11 season in 2022, Duke's 18 wins marked an improvement of 8.5 to rank tied for 12th in NCAA history.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils field hockey, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeFH".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
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TheΒ Caitlin WilliamsΒ award is named after the 2008 Duke graduate who played in 50 career games for the Blue Devils, tallying 238 career saves and a 1.53 goals against average. With her impressive stat line, Williams (Dallmeyer) ranks fifth on Duke's all-time list in goals against average, tied for seventh in career saves and 13th in career save percentage (.735).Β A native of Greenland, N.H., Williams garnered second team All-America, first team All-ACC and back-to-back All-South Region honors during her time at Duke.
Playing nearly every minute this season for the Blue Devils, Harkins was the steadying force of the Duke backline and a key member of Duke's offensive penalty corners. With the Kimberton, Pa., native leading the charge, the Blue Devils allowed just 24 goals in 23 games for an ACC-leading 1.00 goals against average. Harkins garnered her first All-ACC nod for her efforts on the nation's No. 3-ranked defense. Β
The defensive effort was one of the best in program history as only three teams have allowed fewer than 20 goals in a season since 1983. Duke's lowest goals against average in the past 10 years is 1.13 in 2019. Duke, with Harkins at center back and Piper Hampsch in goal, recorded eight shutouts on the season, marking the most since the 2003 squad had eight.Β
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For her career, Harkins has played in 91 games with 43 starting assignments. She had four assists this season and a goal and nine assists for 11 points in her career.
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The Laura Suchoski AwardΒ
TheΒ Laura SuchoskiΒ Midfielder of the Year award is named after the four-time All-America selection, who tallied 86 appearances on the field during her time at Duke, registering 16 career goals and 30 career assists. A 2009 graduate, Suchoski (Tierney) was a three-time All-ACC selection and the first Blue Devil in program history to garner All-America honors during her freshman campaign.
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Curland, in her second season as a Blue Devil, was Duke's creator from the center of the field. Stellar on both offensive and defensive penalty corners, Curland had five goals and three assists to earn All-ACC second team honors. Her 13 points in 2023 were 10 more than she had in her first campaign in Durham in 2022. A native of Sickte, Germany, Curland has started all 23 games this season and has 13 goals and 10 assists for 35 points in her collegiate career.
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The Katie Grant AwardΒ
TheΒ Katie GrantΒ Attack Player of the Year award is named for the 2005 ACC Player of the Year, who tallied 83 career goals and 63 career assists and guided the Blue Devils to a 70-23 (.753) overall record during her career. A native of Lehighton, Pa., Grant etched her name into the Duke record books in a number of categories including career points (1st, 223), career goals (2nd, 80), career assists (T-1st, 63) and ranks fourth on the all-time ACC list for career points.
Seeing the field for the first time in her Duke career, McVeigh burst onto the collegiate field hockey scene in leading the Blue Devils with an ACC-best 17 goals en route to garnering the ACC Co-Offensive Player of the Year award and first-team All-America honors. She scored at least one goal in 14 games and had the winning marker in five, including a pair of overtime goals. McVeigh's 17 goals are tied for 16th in Duke single-season history and are the most since Rose Tynan had 17 in 2017. Her 37 points are 25th in a single season in program lore and the most since Tynan's 37 in 2017. The native of Landsdale, Pa., was the second Blue Devil to garner ACC Offensive Player of the Year recognition since the award started in 2004.
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The Stefanie Fee Award
A 2012 graduate,Β Stefanie FeeΒ was a four-time letterwinner and standout defender for the Blue Devils. She started each of the 81 games during her career, garnering Longstreth/NFHCA All-America, All-South Region first team, All-ACC and All-ACC Tournament accolades. During her senior campaign, Fee anchored a defensive unit which ranked second in the ACC and eighth nationally in goals against average (1.2). Since graduating, she has gone on to excel as a member of the U.S. national team.
Bumgarner may have missed the 2023 season recovering from an off-season injury, she did not miss a beat in providing an unmatched spirit and love for her teammates and the sport of hockey. Coming to practice every day, celebrating her teammates while also working hard on her rehabilitation process, Bumgarner was instrumental in Duke's cohesiveness on and off the field.
On the field, Bumgarner returned to the turf this spring to help anchor Duke's backline as the Blue Devils look forward to seeing her in action this coming fall. Off the field, Bumgarner helped to start the True Blue Podcast β a podcast highlighting Duke student-athlete stories. She serves as the host and provides a look into the lives of Blue Devils outside the competition arena.
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On the field, Bumgarner returned to the turf this spring to help anchor Duke's backline as the Blue Devils look forward to seeing her in action this coming fall. Off the field, Bumgarner helped to start the True Blue Podcast β a podcast highlighting Duke student-athlete stories. She serves as the host and provides a look into the lives of Blue Devils outside the competition arena.
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The Doc Squire G.R.I.T. AwardΒ
Gratitude.Resilience.Integrity.Tenacity.
A longtime team doctor for Duke field hockey and Duke women's basketballΒ Dr. Deborah Squire spent 40 years, teaching at Duke Medical School along with a pediatrics practice and a sports medicine practice at Duke. This award stands for Gratitude, Resilience, Integriy and Tenacity - all characteristics Dr. Squire personified in her daily life. Her dedication to the field hockey program and Duke student-athletes will forever be commemorated throughΒ the Doc Squire G.R.I.T. Award.Β
Capping her incredible career with first-team All-America honors, Miller was the engine to Duke's offense throughout much of her career. The Malvern, Pa., native saved her best season for last with nine goals and 10 assists for 28 points. She scored the lone goal to send Duke into the ACC Championship game and tallied the Blue Devils' only goal in the 2-1 NCAA semifinal setback to Northwestern.
Against Longwood, Miller registered a career-high five goals and an assist for a career-best 11 points. She became just the second different Blue Devil to have double digit points in a game with Melissa Panasci having 14 and 10 during the 1995 season. A two-time All-ACC first-team pick, Miller started all 95 career games, breaking the record of 84 previously held by Melissa Panasci. She finished her career with 34 goals and 29 assists for 97 points. She departs Durham ranked 10th in assists, 13th in points and 16th in goals.
The Blue Devils had one of the best seasons in history, finishing the regular season with an 18-5 overall record and a No. 3 ranking in the NFHCA poll. Duke won a share of the ACC regular season title. Coming off a 7-11 season in 2022, Duke's 18 wins marked an improvement of 8.5 to rank tied for 12th in NCAA history.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils field hockey, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeFH".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
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