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Annabeth Donovan
File:Annabeth Donovan 2017 Season.jpg
CollegePrinceton University
ConferenceIvy League
SportField hockey
PositionDefense
Jersey #4
Class2019
MajorPolitical Science
Career2013–2014; 2017–2018
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1995-05-19) May 19, 1995 (age 29)
Pennsylvania
High schoolUnionville High School
Career highlights
Awards
  • 2013 Ivy League Co-Rookie of the Year
Honors
  • 2013 first-team All-Ivy
  • 2013 second-team NFHCA All-Region
  • 2014 second-team All-Ivy
  • 2014 second-team NFHCA All-Region
Tournaments

Ann Elizabeth Donovan (born May 19, 1995) is a former American collegiate field hockey player and U19 National Team member.[1] She is best known for returning to Division I Field Hockey after taking two seasons off to give birth to her two daughters.

Personal Life

Donovan is a native of southeastern Pennsylvania and attended Unionville High School, where she played field hockey, ice hockey, and lacrosse.[2] In high school, she played club field hockey with WC Eagles.[3] Donovan was also a member of the U19 National Field Hockey Team,[4] U21 National Field Hockey Team,[5] and Junior National Indoor Team.[6] During her time on these national teams, Donovan represented the United States in tournaments in Uruguay, Scotland, and Canada.[6]

Donovan is a legacy of Princeton University, as her grandfather and both parents attended Princeton.[7] Donovan's two older sisters also played field hockey for Princeton, and her younger sister currently is a member of the Princeton field hockey team.[1] The Donovans are the only known set of four or more sisters to have played the same sport at Princeton.

College Career

Donovan was a standout player from the beginning of her college career, playing in every game during her four years at Princeton and earning All-Ivy Co-Rookie of the Year Honors her freshman year. During her sophomore season, Donovan learned that she was pregnant.[8] She gave birth to her daughter Esme Elizabeth on July 6, 2015. She gave birth to a second daughter, Adeline Grace, on September 30, 2016.[8] On September 1, 2017, Donovan played in her first game since giving birth to her daughters. Donovan concluded her college career on November 16, 2018 during the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament.[9]

Statistics[6]

Season Games Started Games Played Goals Assists Points Shots On Goal Shots
2013 17 19 1 4 6 4 7
2014 19 19 0 4 4 3 6
2017 19 19 0 1 1 0 2
2018 20 20 3 1 7 12 17
Totals 75 77 4 10 18 19 32

References

  1. ^ a b Friedman, Vicki L. (November 7, 2018). "Two toddlers call her mom, but Princeton's Annabeth Donovan is shooting for a different title". ESPN. Archived from the original on April 23, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  2. ^ "UIHC Scholarships Awarded". Unionville Ice Hockey Club. June 3, 2013. Archived from the original on April 23, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  3. ^ "International Selections". WC Eagles Hockey. May 24, 2019. Archived from the original on April 23, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; May 24, 2019 suggested (help)
  4. ^ "U19 Challenge Cup Roster". Team USA.
  5. ^ "U21 Selections" (PDF). Team USA. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  6. ^ a b c "Annabeth Donovan Player Profile". Princeton University Athletics. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  7. ^ "And Claire Makes Four". TigerBlog. Princeton Office of Athletic Communications. September 6, 2018. Archived from the original on April 23, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  8. ^ a b O'Neil, Dana (October 25, 2018). "'You have to push forward:' Two Princeton athletes, a baby, and a turning point". The Athletic. Archived from the original on April 23, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020. {{cite news}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; November 16, 2018 suggested (help)
  9. ^ "No. 4 Princeton field hockey falls to No. 2 Maryland in NCAA Tournament semifinals". The Trentonian. November 16, 2018. Archived from the original on April 23, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020.


Category:1995 births Category:living people Category:American female field hockey players Category:Female field hockey defenders