Field Hockey

Katherine Donovan
	Class: Junior Position: Defender	Height: 5-6	Hometown: Branford, Conn. High School: Branford

2007 Season:  Donovan was one of the team's top defenders in 2007, tallying six defensive saves during the year. She played in 18 games which included 17 starts. She came off the bench against New Hampshire, but still managed to post a defensive save. Donovan made a career-high three defensive saves in a loss to Columbia. Donovan also showed her ability to play on the offensive side of the field, attempting six shots over five games. She recorded a season-high two shots in a 1-0 loss to Siena College. Donovan missed just two games during the season which came on consecutive dates - Saint Francis and Lock Haven.

2006 Season: Donovan split her time between being a starter and a reserve, entering the game as a starter four times and as a reserve on five occasions.  The defender gained her starts against three conference opponents (Siena, Sacred Heart, Lock Haven) and one non-conference foe (Columbia). She provided strong play on the defensive side of the field, keeping the opposition in check. Donovan helped the Stags defense yield one goal or less in four of her nine appearances. Offensively, Donovan recorded a shot against Robert Morris, her only shot attempt of the season.

Before Fairfield:  Donovan joined the Fairfield University program after a successful career at Branford High School. During her four-year stay, Donovan earned the best defense award four times, received two most valuable player awards, and was All-League, All-Area, and All-State in her senior season. She established a school record for most varsity games played (77). She helped Branford High School to two state championships (2002, 2004). Donovan also played lacrosse at Branford High School, and earned the team's most improved player as a sophomore and best defensive player as a junior.