Stanford Ends Postseason with Third NCAA Appearance
May 16, 2011
Complete Release in PDF Format
#7 STANFORD (6-0 MPSF, 16-3 Overall), on the heels of its seventh straight MPSF Championship two weeks ago, made its third NCAA Tournament appearance this past Saturday in Gainesville, FL. The Cardinal came up just short of the No. 4 national seed Florida Gators in the first round, 13-11. Two-time MPSF Player of the Year Lauren Schmidt posted a hat trick in her final collegiate game, while this year's conference honoree Leslie Foard scored twice. The Cardinal end its most successful year with all-time highs of 16 wins and a recent No. 6 national ranking.
OREGON (4-2 MPSF, 8-9 Overall) came within one game of reaching the NCAA Tournament, defeating No. 2 seed Denver in the MPSF semifinals, 7-4, before being edged in the finals to No. 1 seed Stanford. All-tournament honoree Jess Drummond posted a first half hat trick against the Cardinal. Alex Breiner had three goals and one assist in the win, while goalkeeper Caroline Federighi picked up nine saves while giving up just four.
DENVER (5-1 MPSF, 7-11 Overall) received one goal apiece from Lauren Ciccomascolo, Alex Befus, Annabelle Gilbride, and Becca Steinberg, while goalkeeper Ashley Harman collected eight saves, in the MPSF semifinal loss to Oregon. Meredith Harris had an assist and three groundballs. The No. 2 seed Pioneers were represented by defender Kate Henrich and midfield Tulley Stapp on the all-tournament team.
CALIFORNIA (3-3 MPSF, 9-8 Overall) dropped a 20-11 MPSF semifinal outcome to No. 1 seed Stanford. All-conference honoree Vail Horn as well as Hayley Olson chipped in hat tricks for the fourth-seeded Bears. Olson added an assist and four draw controls. First-team All-MPSF pick Tara Arolla dished two assists and picked up three draw controls. All-tournament selections were Olson and goalkeeper Allie Shropshire.
2011 MPSF All-Tournament Selections
Lyndsey Munoz (MVP), Stanford
Paige Farmakis, Stanford
Leslie Foard, Stanford
Maggie Sachs, Stanford
Sarah Flynn, Stanford
Caroline Federighi, Oregon
Alex Breiner, Oregon
Jess Drummond, Oregon
Tulley Stapp, Denver
Kate Henrich, Denver
Allie Shropshire, California
Hayley Olson, California