The University of Pennsylvania field hockey team awarded its 2023 season accolades and recognized the senior class at the annual banquet. Seniors Frederique Wollaert and Allison Kuzyk were named co-recipients of the Anna Townsend Award for the team's Most Valuable Player. Kuzyk earned first-team NFHCA All-Region and first-team All-Ivy honors after leading Penn in goals (13) and points (27) in 2023, with notable achievements in various statistical categories. Wollaert, the first-team All-Ivy goalkeeper, made 93 saves and received academic accolades. Junior Meghan McGinley received the Margaretha Ehret Dream Crazy Award, while junior Kylie Wall and sophomore Philine Klas were recognized with the Diane Angstadt Award and Gail Lipstein Award, respectively. The team honored seniors Wollaert, Kuzyk, Hayley Hayden, and Lis Zandbergen, capping a season with a 7-10 record and strong Ivy League performance.

By the Numbers
  • Kuzyk's 13 goals and 27 points led the team in the 2023 season.
  • Wollaert made 93 saves with a .744 save percentage and a career-best 1.83 goals-against average.
  • Klas played 1,043 minutes, scored her first collegiate goal, and put 13 shots on goal in the 2023 season.
  • The team finished with a 7-10 record and was 5-2 in Ivy League play.
State of Play
  • The team concluded the season with a 7-10 record, going 5-2 in Ivy League play and tying for second place with Cornell and Princeton.
  • They participated in the inaugural Ivy League Tournament, ultimately falling in the semifinals to Harvard.
What's Next

The team will look to build on its strong Ivy League performance and continue its competitive edge in the upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

The University of Pennsylvania field hockey team recognized outstanding individual and team achievements for the 2023 season, setting the stage for continued success in future competitions.