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Field Hockey Presents Team Awards at End of Season Banquet
5/2/2025 8:00:00 AM | Field Hockey
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Brown Bears Field Hockey program celebrated the 2024 season, honored its award winners, and handed out University Letter Sweaters at the team's year-end Banquet, held at the Brown Faculty Club.
Most Valuable Player
The MVP award is given to the player who is looked upon both on and off the field. They are dependable, consistent and lead by example.
- Lucy Adams received the Most Valuable Player honors after leading the Bears with 11 assists. The Andover, Mass. native received First Team All-Ivy for the second time and was recognized on the All-Ivy team for the third consecutive season. She added First Team NFHCA honors, NFHCA Second Team All-America, and Ivy All-Tournament honors. She was recently named to the U.S. Senior National Team and received the Marjorie Brown Smith Award, given to the Most Outstanding Female Varsity Athlete of the Year.
Meghan O'Donnell '15 Offensive Player
This award is given to the player who has contributed to positive outcomes in the attacking 25. Resulting in goals, assists and other scoring opportunities. It was named in honor of Meghan O'Donnell '15 for the first time following the 2024 season.
- Katie McCallum was named 2024 Honorable Mention after leading the Bears with 22 points (eight goals, six assists). The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Co-President played in all 17 games for Brown.
Laura Kavazanjian '06 Award
The Laura Kavazanjian '06 Award (Outstanding Defensive Player) is given to a player who consistently makes big stops on defense and helps the team out of tough situations. It was named in memory of Laura Kavazanjian '06 in 2011.
- Julia Hitti received Second Team All-Ivy recognition in 2024, her third time appearing on the second team. The Ashland, Massachusetts native anchored Brown's backline and played nearly every minute this fall. Her four defensive saves pushed her program-leading career total to 16. She became just the third Bear in program history to earn All-Ivy honors four times, joining Christine Monteiro '93 and Lizzie Buza '04.
Tricia E. Colligan '97 Award
Formerly known as the Pembroke Award, the Tricia E. Colligan '97 Award is given to a player who shows fairness and courtesy to teammates and opponents and is gracious in both winning and losing.
- Imogen Govan picked up her third career All-Ivy honor in 2024 after four assists. The Appleby, Ontario native started all 17 games at midfield and helped the Bears tally the most goals in a season since 2000.
John L. Danforth '52 Award
The John L. Danforth '52 Award is given to the player who makes a substantial contribution on and off the field, but is somewhat unrecognized.
- As a sophomore, Kate Siedem started all 17 games for the Ivy League Tournament-appearing Bears.
Wendy J. Anderson Coach's Award
The Coach's Award is given to a player who demonstrates leadership on and off the field, can stand in as a "coach," and relays information from the coaching staff to the team.
- Katie McCallum was named 2024 Honorable Mention after leading the Bears with 22 points (eight goals, six assists). The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Co-President played in all 17 games for Brown.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the lifeblood of the athletics program and exists to enhance the student-athlete experience through philanthropic support from alumni, parents, fans, and friends. A gift through the Sports Foundation makes an immediate impact on today's Brown Bears and helps them be their best in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. To learn more about supporting the Bears, please click here.
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Most Valuable Player
The MVP award is given to the player who is looked upon both on and off the field. They are dependable, consistent and lead by example.
- Lucy Adams received the Most Valuable Player honors after leading the Bears with 11 assists. The Andover, Mass. native received First Team All-Ivy for the second time and was recognized on the All-Ivy team for the third consecutive season. She added First Team NFHCA honors, NFHCA Second Team All-America, and Ivy All-Tournament honors. She was recently named to the U.S. Senior National Team and received the Marjorie Brown Smith Award, given to the Most Outstanding Female Varsity Athlete of the Year.
Meghan O'Donnell '15 Offensive Player
This award is given to the player who has contributed to positive outcomes in the attacking 25. Resulting in goals, assists and other scoring opportunities. It was named in honor of Meghan O'Donnell '15 for the first time following the 2024 season.
- Katie McCallum was named 2024 Honorable Mention after leading the Bears with 22 points (eight goals, six assists). The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Co-President played in all 17 games for Brown.
Laura Kavazanjian '06 Award
The Laura Kavazanjian '06 Award (Outstanding Defensive Player) is given to a player who consistently makes big stops on defense and helps the team out of tough situations. It was named in memory of Laura Kavazanjian '06 in 2011.
- Julia Hitti received Second Team All-Ivy recognition in 2024, her third time appearing on the second team. The Ashland, Massachusetts native anchored Brown's backline and played nearly every minute this fall. Her four defensive saves pushed her program-leading career total to 16. She became just the third Bear in program history to earn All-Ivy honors four times, joining Christine Monteiro '93 and Lizzie Buza '04.
Tricia E. Colligan '97 Award
Formerly known as the Pembroke Award, the Tricia E. Colligan '97 Award is given to a player who shows fairness and courtesy to teammates and opponents and is gracious in both winning and losing.
- Imogen Govan picked up her third career All-Ivy honor in 2024 after four assists. The Appleby, Ontario native started all 17 games at midfield and helped the Bears tally the most goals in a season since 2000.
John L. Danforth '52 Award
The John L. Danforth '52 Award is given to the player who makes a substantial contribution on and off the field, but is somewhat unrecognized.
- As a sophomore, Kate Siedem started all 17 games for the Ivy League Tournament-appearing Bears.
Wendy J. Anderson Coach's Award
The Coach's Award is given to a player who demonstrates leadership on and off the field, can stand in as a "coach," and relays information from the coaching staff to the team.
- Katie McCallum was named 2024 Honorable Mention after leading the Bears with 22 points (eight goals, six assists). The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Co-President played in all 17 games for Brown.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the lifeblood of the athletics program and exists to enhance the student-athlete experience through philanthropic support from alumni, parents, fans, and friends. A gift through the Sports Foundation makes an immediate impact on today's Brown Bears and helps them be their best in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. To learn more about supporting the Bears, please click here.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on X, @BrownU_Bears on Instagram, like BrownUBears on Facebook, and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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