FELLOW FINALISTS
Alex Aust, Maryland, A, Sr.
Aust, the 2013 IWLCA Attacker of the Year, led Maryland in goals (70) and assists (55). Her 125 points are tied for third- most all time in College
Park.
Katie Schwarzmann is the third person to win the Tewaaraton Award in two consecutive years.
Two Timer M
By Clare Lochary
aryland senior midfielder Katie Schwarzmann received two great things on stage at the Smithsonian Institution’s
National Museum of the American Indian at the 2013 Tewaarton Awards — a big trophy, and a big hug from fellow finalist and teammate Alex Aust.
“Alex and I are so close. If it had been her, we would have hugged it out the same way,” Schwarzmann said. Schwarzmann repeated as the Tewaaraton Award winner, becoming the third woman to win the
honor in consecutive years alongside Northwestern greats Hannah Nielsen (2008, 2009) and Kristen Kjellman (2006, 2007). Schwarzmann’s speed, field vision and game sense earned her the sport’s most prestigious individual award for the second year in a row. The senior led Maryland to a 22-1 record, a top seed in the NCAA tournament and a berth in the championship game. “She’s a great person, on and off the field,” Maryland coach Cathy Reese said. Schwarzmann’s 2012 Tewaaraton Award made her the third Terp player to
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Kara Cannizzaro, North Carolina, M, Sr. Cannizzaro led her team in four major categories: goals (61), assists (22), ground balls (39) and caused turnovers (30). She had at least four points in each of the Tar Heels’ NCAA tournament games, and led North Carolina to its first national title.
Maryland’s Schwarzmann repeats as Tewaaraton winner
claim the trophy after Jen Adams (2011) and Caitlyn McFadden (2010). The 2013 win makes her the first Maryland player to win it twice. She beat out finalists Aust, Kara Cannizzaro (North Carolina), Mikey Meagher (Florida) and Alyssa Murray (Syracuse) to win. “It’s awesome,” said Schwarzmann of her back-to-back wins. “It’s a huge reflection of the Maryland tradition.” Schwarzmann ended her career in College Park as a three-time Tewaaraton finalist, a two-time winner, and a three-time IWLCA Midfielder of the Year. As a senior, Schwarzmann led the team in ground balls (39) and was number two in goals (58) and assists (27). In the last two categories, she was second only to Aust. Schwarzmann ranks third on Maryland’s career goals (228) and points (304) lists, respectively. She is also one of only two players who played in the 2013 NCAA season who will represent the U.S. this month at the FIL Women’s World Cup in Oshawa, Canada. “She really represents what this award is about,” Aust said of her teammate, friend and roommate. Schwarzmann’s defensive efforts were
Mikey Meagher, Florida, G, Sr. The C. Markland Kelly Goalie of the Year was in the top five nationally in both save percentage (.502) and goals against average (6.90). She was the first ever female keeper to be named a Tewaaraton finalist.
Alyssa Murray, Syracuse, A, Jr. The Big East Attacker of the Year was the Orange’s leader in points (104) and assists (40). She will enter her senior year ranked in the top five on Syracuse’s career points goals and assists record list.
stellar, too. She caused 19 turnovers and helped the Terps to a 8.39 goals against average, and her mark was usually the opposing team’s top player. In the NCAA tournament, she guarded fellow finalists Murray and Cannizzaro in the semifinals and championship, respectively. “Katie gave me fits in the semifinals.
It’s amazing that she’s a midfielder who marks the top girl,” Murray said. Cannizzaro agreed.
“Katie is the best midfielder I’ve played with for the U.S., and against.,” Cannizzaro said.
Cannizzaro and the Tar Heels just barely prevailed over the Terps in the championship, winning 13-12 in a triple overtime game that has been billed as an instant classic. Schwarzmann scored three goals on three shots in the title match. “She really makes it look so effortless.
She’s so fast, and she always guards the best player,” Aust said. “She leads by example.” LM
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