Katie Schwarzmann

Katie Schwarzmann (born September 15, 1991) is an American women’s lacrosse player. Having played with the Maryland Terrapins at the collegiate level, she was a two-time winner of the Tewaaraton Trophy. She was also a member of the US national team from 2010 to 2013. In 2016, she was selected first overall in the inaugural United Women's Lacrosse League draft, selected by the Baltimore Ride.[1]

Katie Schwarzmann
Born (1991-09-15) September 15, 1991
Maryland, USA
Nationality USA
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
ShootsLeft/right
PositionAttack
NCAA teamMaryland Terrapins
Pro career2009–

Playing career

NCAA

As a freshman, Schwarzmann would score three goals in the Terrapins victory over Northwestern in the 2010 NCAA championship game. Her 65 goals would lead the team during her sophomore season. In the aftermath of her junior season, Schwarzmann’s 72 goals ranked second in the NCAA, while leading all competitors in the ACC conference. With the Terrapins going undefeated in her senior season, Schwarzmann would open the campaign with a hat trick against Richmond. On February 17, she would score a career high seven goals in a 19-11 win against Syrcause.[2] Following her senior year, she would capture multiple honors including: ACC Offensive Player of the Year, IWLCA First Team All-American, Synapse Sport Midfielder of the Year and ACC Championship Most Valuable Player. Schwarzmann graduated third all-time in Terrapins history with 228 goals and 304 points (304). As a side note, she became only the third player to have won the Tewaarton Award twice. The others were Kristen Kjellman (2006–07) and Hannah Nielsen (2008–09).

USA Lacrosse

In 2013, she was a member of the United States roster that captured the gold medal at the 2013 FIL World Cup held east of Toronto in Oshawa, Ontario. The youngest member of the team, she would register 10 goals, complemented by four assists in a total of seven tournament games.[3]

UWLX

The first-ever draft pick of the Baltimore Ride, she was also the first player ever selected in the history of the UWLX Draft.[4]

Coaching career

In July 2014, Schwarzmann was hired in a coaching position with Mount St. Mary's. Her younger sister, Katie, also joined her on the coaching staff.[5]

Statistics
  • GP = Games Played
  • G = Goals
  • A = Assists
  • PTS = Points
  • GB = Ground Balls
  • DC = Draw Controls
   
Season Team League GPGAPTSGBDCCT
2010 Maryland Terrapins NCAA 23331144382915
2011 Maryland Terrapins NCAA 23651681384522
2012 Maryland Terrapins NCAA 23722294315217
2013 Maryland Terrapins NCAA 23582785393919
NCAA Totals 922287630414616573

Statistics source[3]

Awards and honors

NCAA
  • 2010 ACC Rookie of the Year
  • 2010-13 All-ACC First Team
  • 2011-13 All-ACC Tournament Team
  • 2012-13 ACC Offensive Player of the Year
  • 2012-13 ACC Championship Most Valuable Player
  • 2011 Honda Sports Award finalist
  • 2010 IWLCA All-America third team
  • 2011-13 IWLCA All-America first team
  • 2011-13 IWLCA National Midfielder of the Year
  • 2010 NCAA Rookie of the Year
  • 2011 Tewaaraton Award finalist
  • 2012, 2013 Tewaaraton Award[6]

Personal

Her two sisters, Ashley and Lauren played lacrosse at Johns Hopkins.

References
  1. "Press Release". mountathletics.com. 2016-04-14. Retrieved 2016-04-20.
  2. "Katie Schwarzmann Bio". Maryland Terrapins athletics umterps.com. Retrieved 2016-04-20.
  3. "Team USA – Katie Schwarzmann". usalacrosse.org. Archived from the original on 2016-04-18. Retrieved 2016-04-20.
  4. "United Women Lacrosse League Draft". baltimoresun.com. 2016-04-14. Retrieved 2016-04-20.
  5. "Sisters teaming to rebuild Mount St Mary's women's lacrosse program". pressboxonline.com. 2015-04-14. Retrieved 2016-04-20.
  6. "Maryland Terrapins Katie Schwarzmann Takes Lacrosse Top Award". ESPN. 2012-06-27. Retrieved 2016-04-20.
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