Field Hockey 10/11/2026 4:08:00 PM

Field Hockey Celebrates its Class of 2027 on Senior Day Sunday, Full Senior Bios

As Villanova field hockey celebrates its senior day, we would like to recognize the eight graduating seniors in the Villanova Class of 2027. Our eight seniors have left an incredible mark on this program.

The Class of 2027 strived for greatness on the field and in the classroom, combining for 58 academic awards throughout their careers. Each of the eight seniors has been selected to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team at least twice, as well as being selected to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll at least twice. Additionally, five of the seniors have been selected to the NFHCA National Academic Squad, and one has received a nomination for the NFHCA Scholar of Distinction.

On the field, the group combined for 357 appearances and 239 starts across their combined years on the mainline and tallied 16 weekly or yearly honors for their play. In their action, the senior 'Cats combined for a total of 133 points, 39 goals, 55 assists, 135 saves, 17 Goalkeeper wins, and 34 total wins, including two trips to the BIG EAST Tournament.

As the class takes the turf for one of the final times in a Villanova uniform, we honor their hard work, their leadership, and the legacy they leave behind.

Jane Bresnahan

The first senior we'd like to recognize spent all four years on the mainline, appearing in 46 games with 24 starts. As a sophomore, she broke out as a factor off the bench, appearing in all 17 games that season and scoring her first career goal against Providence as well as tallying three points. As a junior, she found her starting role. Making 17 starts across 18 games while collecting an assist. Now, in her senior year, she has started eight of her 10 appearances. In the action, she has netted two points from two assists. She winds down her Wildcat career with six total points, one goal, and four assists across 47 total appearances and 25 starts.

Majoring in Economics and a Member of SAAC, she is a three-time BIG EAST All-Academic Team Selection, a four-time Athletic Director's Honor Roll Selection, and part of the 2023 NFHCA National Academic Squad. After graduation, she will look to enroll in an MBA program here at Villanova. She would like to thank her parents for everything they've given to help get her here. Joined today by her parents, David and Maura, and her two brothers, Jack and Kevin. Please give it up for a midfielder from Newton, Massachusetts, #3 Jane Bresnahan

Maeve Boston

The next senior we'd like to recognize appeared in 64 games with 63 starts across her four-year career with the 'Cats. Throughout her career, she always found herself near the ball and making plays to set up her teammates. When arriving at the mainline, she quickly inserted herself into the starting lineup by starting every game in her first year and registered five assists. During her sophomore and junior seasons, she started in 34 of her 35 appearances and combined for two assists. As a senior, she is having a monster season with 11 assists, which currently sits atop the BIG EAST and across the Nation. She winds down her Wildcat career with 18 total points and 18 assists across 65 total appearances and 64 starts.

Majoring in Finance with a minor in Accounting, she is a three-time BIG EAST All-Academic Team Selection, a four-time Athletic Director's Honor Roll Selection, and part of the 2023 NFHCA National Academic Squad, as well as a member of UNITAS Every Mind Matters. After graduation, she will be working at JPMorgan as a financial analyst in Philadelphia. She would like to thank her coaches and team for making this such a great experience and something so hard to say goodbye to. And give a special thank you to her family, especially her parents for supporting her and being her biggest fans on and off the field. Accompanied by her parents, Chris and Paul. Her sisters, Grace and Mo. Her Nieces, Ceci and Rachel. Please give it up for a midfielder from Broomall, Pennsylvania, #7 Maeve Boston

Addie Froehlich

The next senior we'd like to recognize appeared in 26 games with 20 starts across her career with Villanova. She appeared in three games her freshman year before starting 13 games during her junior campaign. In the action, she collected seven points from three assists and two goals, including her first against UConn. Now, as a senior, she has started in eight of her 10 appearances while tallying two goals for four points this season. She winds down her Wildcat career with 11 total points, 4 goals, and three assists across 27 total appearances and 21 starts.

Majoring in Finance, she is a three-time BIG EAST All-Academic Team Selection, a four-time Athletic Director's Honor Roll Selection, and a part of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee executive board at Villanova, where she represented VU Athletics on the Big East SAAC for the past 2 years. After graduation, she will begin working on her MBA at Villanova and return to play a fifth year of Field Hockey! She additionally plans to start a career in financial services in the winter of 2028. She would like to give a Thank you to the coaches, trainers, and support staff at Villanova for their endless guidance and support. Saying, " I feel lucky to get to wear the Villanova logo every day and was so fortunate to find a great program to play for. Thank you to all of my teammates, past and present, for positively shaping my experience here." Accompanied by parents Wendy and Paul, and her brother Aidan. Please give it up for a back from Virginia Beach, Virginia, #8 Addie Froehlich

Kate Soldan

The next senior we'd like to recognize spent all four years on the mainline with the Wildcats. She saw her first action as a sophomore, coming off the bench and playing in two games. During her junior season, she appeared in four games. This past season, she has served as a crucial leader for the 'Cats team, helping to guide the team's newcomers.

Majoring in Nursing, she earned the NFHCA Scholar of Distinction in 2023, which is awarded to athletes with a GPA of 3.9 or higher. She also collected three nods to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team, four to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll, and was selected to be a part of the NFHCA 2023 National Academic Squad. After graduation, she will be working as a registered nurse with plans to go back to school for an advanced nursing degree. She would like to thank the coaches for so many life lessons and her teammates for making these years so fun and unforgettable! Accompanied by her parents, Julie and Matt, and her sister Violet. Please give it up for a midfielder from Ann Arbor, Michigan, #21 Kate Soldan

Gemma Lysaght

The next senior we'd like to recognize appeared in 62 games with 59 starts across her four-year career with Villanova. A two-time Second Team All-BIG EAST Member, she tallied 51 points with 15 goals and 21 assists. As a freshman, she broke onto the scene with nine points to earn two BIG EAST Freshman of the Week Honors. As a sophomore, she started in all 17 games while registering 12 points on eight assists and two goals for her first selection to an All-BIG EAST team. She once again started every game during her junior season while collecting eight points for her second consecutive nod to an All-BIG EAST team. Now in her senior season, she has elevated her play to a career-high 22 points, eight goals, and six assists. She was named BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week following a monster four-goal and 10-point performance against LaSalle earlier this season. She winds down her Wildcat career with 51 total points, 15 goals, and 21 assists across 63 total appearances and 60 starts.

Majoring in Psychology and a member of the International Student Athlete Unitas Group, she is a two-time BIG EAST All-Academic Team Member and a two-time Athletic Director's Honor Roll Selection. After graduation, she will return to New Zealand to continue her field hockey journey while continuing her Master's in Psychology with Speech Language Pathology at the University of Canterbury and continue to travel. She would like to give a Thank you to my parents, who have supported me my whole life and throughout my hockey journey. To the coaching staff at Villanova for recruiting me from New Zealand and giving me the opportunity to be a student-athlete at Villanova. To my coaches in New Zealand for giving me the passion for field hockey. Accompanied by her parents, Wanda and Sean. Please give it up for a back from Christchurch, New Zealand, #22 Gemma Lysaght

Colleen Finnan

The next senior we'd like to recognize appeared in 64 games with 27 starts across her four-year career at Villanova. In her freshman season, she saw action in all 18 games and netted four points on two goals, including her first against Longwood. Once again, she played every game during her sophomore season, where she doubled her goal total to four as well as registering her first assist for nine total points. As a junior, she broke into the starting lineup, in which she started in 17 of her 18 appearances and tallied 14 points on five goals and four assists. In her senior season, she has started in 11 of the 12 games and collected 14 points on a career-high six goals and two assists. She was most recently named to her first BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll following her performance against Georgetown. She winds down her Wildcat career with 41 total points, 17 goals, and seven assists across 65 total appearances and 28 starts.

Majoring in Finance, she is a three-time BIG EAST All-Academic Team Selection, a four-time Athletic Director's Honor Roll Selection, and part of the 2023 NFHCA National Academic Squad. After graduation, she will be working as a financial analyst for Goldman Sachs in Philadelphia. She would like to extend her gratitude and say that she is so grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of this team for the past 4 years. I am so lucky to be surrounded by these people every single day, and I am so thankful to have met many of my best friends. A huge thank you goes out to my parents for being my #1 supporters and for all of the sacrifices they made to give me an opportunity to play at my dream school. I will carry so many of these memories with me forever, and I cannot wait to see what the rest of the season holds for this team. Accompanied by her parents, Doreen and Mike, as well as her boyfriend, Luke Martelli. Please give it up for a forward from Mullica Hill, New Jersey, #32 Colleen Finnan.

Maddi Sears

The next senior we'd like to recognize appeared in 38 games with 31 starts in net during her four years with the Wildcats. She is a two-time BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week and an NFHCA Defensive Player of the Week Honorable Mention. As a freshman, she appeared in six games and made one start, collecting her first career win against Providence. As a sophomore, she started in 16 games and finished with a 9-7 record, with three shutouts and a .667 save percentage. Her performances earned her four nods to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll that season. As a junior, she appeared in five games while making three starts. Now, as a senior, she is having a stellar start to the season with a career-best .779 save percentage to go with two shutouts and a 7-4 record. She winds down her career with 32 starts in 39 appearances with a .685 save percentage and a 17-14 overall record.

Majoring in Comprehensive Science and the Treasurer of UNITAS Every Mind Matters, she is a three-time BIG EAST All-Academic Team Member and a three-time Athletic Director's Honor Roll selection. After graduation, she will continue her education and pursue a Master's Degree in Data Science. She would like to thank her coaches, trainers, and all other staff for encouraging and pushing me to be my best during my 4 years at Villanova. A special thank you to my grade, who have become my 7 best friends in the entire world alongside our adoption from the lacrosse team, and to the team for being the most amazing and special group of people I could have ever asked to be surrounded by. Accompanied by her parents, Debbi and Mike, and her brother Ben. Please give it up for a goalkeeper from Avondale, Pennsylvania, #35 Maddi Sears

Carey Werley

The final senior we'd like to recognize appeared in 44 games with nine starts during her time on the mainline. She first appeared in her sophomore season, making five starts in 17 games in 2024. The following season, she proved to be an impact player off the bench. Appearing in 16 games while collecting two points on two assists. In her senior season, she started in four of her 12 appearances and scored her first two career goals in consecutive games against New Haven and Queens. She winds down her career with 45 appearances, nine starts, two goals, two assists, and six points.

Majoring in Psychology with a minor in Communications, she is a three-time BIG EAST All-Academic Team Member and a four-time Athletic Director's Honor Roll Selection. Additionally, she was an Ambassador for the Headstrong Foundation, helping to organize fundraising for the City 6 Tournament. After graduation, she plans to attend graduate school to continue her studies in Psychology. She would like to thank her family, coaches, and trainers for always supporting her, and she is also forever grateful for Villanova field hockey and her teammates, who have become the best lifelong friends! Accompanied by her parents, Mary Pat and Shawn, and her brother Evan. Please give it up for a Back from West Chester, Pennsylvania, #44 Carey Werley.

We would like to give a special thank you to our two graduate students. They have both represented what it means to be a Villanova Wildcat on and off the field while leaving a lasting impact on our program. We'd like to thank them for their hard work, leadership, and the countless hours that they've put in.

Ava Borkowski

First, we'd like to recognize spent the past three seasons with Villanova after transferring for North Carolina, appearing in 46 games with 45 starts. She was the BIG EAST Co-Offensive Player of the Year, the Preseason BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year, a BIG EAST First Team and Second Team Selection, as well as a three-time BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll Selection. She winds down her career with 46 starts in 47 appearances, where she totaled 59 points with 28 goals and three assists.

In the classroom, she is a two-time BIG EAST All-Academic Team Member, a two-time Athletic Director's Honor Roll Selection, a member of the 2024 Philly-SIDA Academic All-Area and a 2025-26 CSC Academic All-District member. Currently, she is pursuing her Master's in Public Administration and plans to enter the real estate world and help in the family business. She would like to thank her parents, siblings, Mommom, and Poppop for their endless love and support throughout my entire journey. To all my coaches, thank you for pushing me to be my best, and to all the girls I've had the privilege of playing alongside, thank you for making these years so special and giving me memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. Please give it up for a forward from Conshohocken, PA, #1 Ava Borkowski.

Barrett Trigg

The final player we'd like to recognize appeared in 50 games with 18 starts in her four years with the 'Cats. As a sophomore, she found her first true action with 15 appearances and scored her first career goal against Old Dominion. As a junior, she continued to find substantial playing time with 15 appearances before her senior season, when she started all 18 games and tallied four points on two assists and one goal. This season, she has transitioned into a player-coach role and has helped to guide and be a mentor to the entire Villanova field hockey team. She wraps up her career with 18 starts in 50 appearances with six points on two goals and two assists.

In the classroom, she is a two-time member of the NFHCA National Academic Squad, a four-time BIG EAST All-Academic Team Member, and a six-time Athletic Director's Honor Roll Selection. She is currently working on her M.S. in Biomedical Engineering and her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, she plans to do research and development of cardiovascular medical devices. She would like to say that she is so grateful for her time at Villanova and all the people who have made these years so special. I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to share this experience with. Villanova will always hold a special place in my heart, and I am so thankful for the memories and friendships I'll carry with me forever. Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat! Please give it up for a forward from Evergreen, Colorado, #23 Barrett Trigg

On behalf of the entire Villanova field hockey program and Villanova University, we would like to thank you for your representation of what it means to be a Wildcat. Please give a round of applause to all of our seniors and graduate students!

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Players Mentioned

#23 Barrett Trigg: Forward; Senior

#1 Ava Borkowski: Forward; 5' 4"; Graduate Student

#7 Maeve Boston: Midfield; Senior

#3 Jane Bresnahan: Midfield; Senior

#32 Colleen Finnan: Forward; Senior

#8 Addie Froehlich: Back; Senior

#22 Gemma Lysaght: Back; Senior

#35 Maddi Sears: Goalkeeper; Senior

#21 Kate Soldan: Midfield/Back; Senior

#44 Carey Werley: Back; Senior

Players Mentioned

#23 Barrett Trigg
: Senior
: Forward

#1 Ava Borkowski
: 5' 4"; Graduate Student
: Forward

#7 Maeve Boston
: Senior
: Midfield

#3 Jane Bresnahan
: Senior
: Midfield

#32 Colleen Finnan
: Senior
: Forward

#8 Addie Froehlich
: Senior
: Back

#22 Gemma Lysaght
: Senior
: Back

#35 Maddi Sears
: Senior
: Goalkeeper

#21 Kate Soldan
: Senior
: Midfield/Back

#44 Carey Werley
: Senior
: Back