Women's Soccer 1996

CAPTAINS AND COACHES

Jacki Paton, who is in her third season as head coach of the Lady Colonials, has been a respected member of the Southampton Graduate Campus coaching staff since 1991. In her two first seasons, Paton compiled records of 8-9-1 and 13-3-1, respectively.

Once a three-sport athlete, Paton now is a two-sport coach. The 1991 Southampton Graduate Campus alumnus enjoyed an outstanding four-year soccer career as a midfielder while lettering in basketball and softball. She currently is an assistant coach on the women's softball team.

Paton, who teaches math and science at Mercy High School, serves the college as an administrator on call. She resides in Southampton.

Chrissy Cavotta, now in her second season as Assistant Coach, is a former Colonial All-American goalkeeper who will work with the keepers. The 1994 graduate is a disc jockey on WBEA 104.7 FM radio, and is the announcer for the Colonial Basketball games.

1996 SCHEDULE

DATE		OPPONENT		TIME
September
Wed. 4		Lock Haven		4 p.m.
Sun. 8		Bloomsburg		1 p.m.
Thurs. 12		Quinnipiac		3:30 p.m.
SUN. 15		EAST STROUDSBURG		1 p.m.
SAT. 21		PHILADELPHIA TEXTILE		1 p.m.
SUN. 22		KUTZTOWN		12 p.m.
Sat. 28		New Hampshire		1 p.m.
Sun. 29		Merrimack		12 p.m.
October
Tues. 1		*New York Tech		4 p.m.
SAT. 5		LE MOYNE		12 p.m.
Sun. 6		Stonehill		12 p.m.
Wed. 9		*Adelphi		4 p.m.
Fri. 11		SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT		4 p.m.
Sun. 13		*St. Rose		2 p.m.
THURS. 17		*C.W. POST		3 p.m.
Sat. 19		Sacred Heart		12 p.m.
Tues. 22		*Concordia		4 p.m.
Thurs. 24		Stony Brook		3 p.m.
SAT. 26		*MOLLOY		2 p.m.
Note: Home games in CAPS

THE PLAYERS

THE 1996 LADY COLONIALS:
Defense Makes the Difference

MVP Returns

Seniors Gina Lazaro (a second team NYCAC goalkeeper in 1995 with seven shutouts), Kerry Gorman and Julie Veen are co-captains this season. Lazaro, who was Southampton's MVP last year, also lettered in basketball and softball. "Gina's goaltending keeps us in games," says Coach Paton. "She gives us the opportunity to win."

Joyce Fender, a sophomore sweeper, made second team NYCAC last year. She leads a defense that includes Veen, juniors Kim Stahl and Cassie Arroyo, sophomore Mary Jackson, and first-year defender Leslie Engeldrum. Six seniors return to Southampton, including forward Tammy Walsh and midfielders Connie Chase and Sue Pinkall.

Improved "O"

Allison Mullen of Ringwood, N.J., who scored a team-high 21 goals last year, is one reason for optimism on offense. Mullen, a sophomore forward, was a first-team NYCAC selection and Rookie of the Year. In addition, Christa Jewett of Chandler, Az., formerly a defender, has been moved to the front line to provide added scoring punch.

The Lady Colonials will face a tougher schedule in 1996, and can expect many one-goal games. Bloomsburg, Merrimack, Adelphi and New Hampshire are expected to field competitive clubs.