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Field Hockey Earns First NCAA Berth Since 1991

The rosters of the National Field Hockey Coaches Associations Regional All-American and the All-Ivy teams are reflective of Harvard's accomplishments this season.

Badawy and sophomore back Katie Scott both earned first-team all Ivy and first team Regional All-American honors. Badawy's unanimous selection to the All-Ivy team proved her proficiency in the midfield.

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"Maisa always left everything she had on the field," freshman Kate McDavitt said. "On the field, the seniors set the tone of the work ethic. Off the field, they were really good at keeping the team together and forming bonds."

Scott's ball-handling skills were invaluable in clearing the ball out of Harvard's end and sending the ball into the circle on penalty corners. Her efforts combined with the performances of freshman keeper Katie Zacarian led the Crimson to an exceptional season on defense.

Zacarian's accomplishments were rewarded with second-team All-Ivy honors. A three-time Ivy League Rookie of the Week, Zacarian finished the season tied with Princeton's Kelly Baril for the Ivy lead in shutouts with seven. At one point Zacarian tallied three shutouts in a row against Northeastern, Yale, and Boston College.

Zacarian also created a stir when she blocked all but one of UMass' 22 shots, including five taken on penalty corners in the first half alone. UMass, ranked No. 9 in the nation at the time, scored the single goal of the game 4 minutes into the second overtime.

But Zacarian wasn't the only freshman sensation this season.

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