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2015 Field Hockey Roster

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Field Hockey midfielder Salene Shaffer dribbles the ball out of the opposing circle while a defender trails closely behind.
Field Hockey midfielder Salene Shaffer dribbles the ball up field during a game at Lennon Family Field.
Salene Shaffer
Jersey Number 16

Salene Shaffer

  • Class:
    Senior
  • High School:
    Greenwood
  • Hometown:
    Millerstown, Pa.
As a Senior: Played 18 games and appeared in the starting line-up 11 times... Recorded one assist on the year vs. Fairfield (9/27)... Notched her lone goal of the season vs. 9th-ranked Liberty (10/25)... Attempted 15 shots during the season, 10 of which were on goal, for a 0.667 shots on goal percentage... Named to BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

As a Junior: Played 20 games and appeared in the starting line-up 19 times... Scored five points on a career-high five assists... Recorded a season-high two points with two assists vs. Central Michigan (9/14)... BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

As a Sophomore: Started all 18 games for the Friars in the midfield... Tallied career highs in points (10), goals (three) and assists (four)... Scored her first collegiate goal vs. Albany (8/31)... Recorded a single-game career best of four points vs. Georgetown (9/20) with one goal and two assists... Her two assists vs. the Hoyas marked the first two of her career... Tied for second on the team with two game-winning goals... Recipient of the program's "Golden Rule Award"... Named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll (9/23).

As a Freshman: Played 17 games and appeared in the starting line-up four times... Made her collegiate debut against Maine on August 28 and also cracked the starting line-up vs. the Black Bears... Attempted one shot during the season against Holy Cross on September 11.

In High School: Was a three-sport athlete in field hockey, basketball and softball at Greenwood High School... Recorded 110 career points on 37 goals and 36 assists... Named First-Team All-State, Tri-Valley First-Team All-Star, Big 11 Second Team and Team MVP as a senior in 2011... Helped guide Greenwood to four-straight Tri-Valley League Championships and Perry County Championships... In 2011, her team was District 3 Runner Up and advanced to the Elite 8 of the State Tournament... Team posted a 75-12-2 record during her four-year career.

Personal: Born November 5, 1993...Daughter of Todd and Allyson Shaffer...Health policy management major with a minor in business.

SHAFFER'S CAREER STATISTICS / HONORS
Golden Rule Award • 2013
BIG EAST All-Academic Team • 2015, 2016

Providence vs. Sacred Heart
Sunday, October 12
Providence vs. Quinnipiac
Friday, October 10
Providence vs. Hofstra
Sunday, September 28
Providence vs. Georgetown
Friday, September 26