The Big Ten Conference announced its 2022 field hockey preseason honors on Tuesday, and three Rutgers student-athletes were named Preseason Players to Watch on Wednesday.
Forward Lucy Bannatyne, midfielder Guillermina Causarano, and halfback Iris Langejans were recognized after each had a stellar debut campaign for the Scarlet Knights in 2021, being main contributors on the eventual Big Ten Tournament championship squad.
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Iris, Guillermina and Lucy were named B1G Preseason Players to Watch
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Bannatyne started in 16 of the 21 games she played in. The Auckland, New Zealand native tied for the team lead with eight goals, the most goals for a Rutgers freshman since the Scarlet Knights joined the Big Ten Conference. She also added one assist to finish second on team with 17 points. The freshman earned one Big Ten Freshman of the Week award last year.
Causarano started 21 of her 23 games played in the midfield. Also a freshman, she had one goal and two assists, with the goal coming as the game-winner over No. 20 Monmouth. The Salta, Argentina native earned her Big Ten Freshman of the Week accolades as a result.
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Langejans was a starter all year in her first season as a Scarlet Knight.The redshirt junior should start all year at right halfback once again. The Almelo, Netherlands native earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week twice in 2021, and had one assist across 23 starts.
The field hockey team is ranked No. 8 in the NFHCA National Coaches Poll. They kick off their schedule this weekend, hosting the “Battle on the Banks” tournament. The tourney will feature some stiff competition, as Rutgers will welcome No. 18 Duke and No. 16 St. Joe’s in a round robin style event. Admission to all three games is free. Each game will be live streamed on B1G+.
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