Womensfieldhockey.com named Virginia field hockey freshman midfielder Paige Selenski National Rookie of the Year yesterday. Selinski also was named a first-team All-American.
The freshman racked up 19 goals and nine assists this past season to become the first Virginia player to ever receive the National Rookie of the Year honor.
Also honored for the Cavaliers was freshman midfielder Michelle Vittese, who was named to the all-rookie squad along with Selenski. Senior back Inge Kaars Sipesteijn was named a second-team All-American.
Selenski is the third Cavalier to be named to the All-American team during her first year, joining Meridith Thorpe and Michelle Vizzuso.
—compiled by Aaron Perryman
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