Missouri State University

Head coach Dawn Callahan will get an early glimpse at next season's Bears, as the field hockey team begins its spring exhibition season this Friday, March 19^th, against Saint Louis, in Springfield.

Callahan and crew will use the spring season as a time for the young team to gel after losing three key seniors, including all-MAC performers Alyssa Hile and Melissa Lantz.

In addition to two games against in-state rival, and familiar foe, Saint Louis Billikens, the Bears will face perennial powers Louisville and Iowa.

Top Returners:

9-Kristina O'Connor-Forward-Fr.-Fort Worth, Texas
13 games; 12 starts; 4 goals; 5 assists; 13 points

1-Kristen Pettey-Forward-So.-San Diego, Calif.
13 games; 6 starts; 5 goals; 2 assists; 12 points

18-Reiann Stoute-Defender-Fr.-Bridgetown, Barbados
20 games; 20 starts; 1 goal; 2 assists; 4 points

25-Sarah Cusick-Midfielder-Jr.-San Diego, Calif.
20 games; 18 starts; 1 goal; 3 assists; 1 defensive save

17-Jennifer Portell-Midfielder-Jr.-Edwardsville, Ill.
20 games; 15 starts; 2 assists

7-Lori Sinclair-Defender-So.-St. Louis, Mo.
19 games; 18 starts; 1 shot on goal; 1 defensive save

3-Chelsey Medlock-Defender-Fr.-St. Louis, Mo.
19 games; 12 starts; 1 defensive save

76-Steph Anderson-Goalkeeper-Fr.-Pittsburgh, Pa.
18 games; 17 starts; 114 saves; .655 save percentage; 2 shutouts.

Full Spring Schedule:

3/19 vs. Saint Louis, 4:15 p.m.

3/27 at Iowa, 10:30 a.m.

4/10 Louisville Tournament
          vs. Louisville, 10 a.m.
          vs. Miami, 1:30 p.m.

 4/23 at Saint Louis @ Soccer Park, 2:30 p.m.

 4/24 Alumni Game @ Nerinx Hall in St. Louis, 2 p.m.

*Schedule is subject to change.