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Tornetta Named to U.S. Development Squad
June 20, 2019 | Field Hockey
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LANCASTER, Pa. – Sophia Tornetta was named to the United States National Development Squad following the 2019 Young Women's National Championships, USA Field Hockey announced.
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Tornetta was a four-time All-Ivy League selection and three-time All-Region selection as she helped Princeton to two NCAA Final Fours. The Tigers also reached the NCAA Tournament in each of her four seasons and won two Ivy League championships.
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The signature moment of her career was scoring the game-winning goal as time expired against No. 7 Virginia in the 2016 NCAA quarterfinals. She finished her career with 27 goals and 26 assists, making her one of eight Princeton players ever with at least 25 career goals and 25 career assists.
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She began her career as the Ivy League Rookie of the Year and first-team All-Ivy selection, and she ended her career with another first-team All-Ivy League honor. She was named a finalist or the 2019 C. Otto von Kienbusch Award, given annually to the top senior female athlete.
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LANCASTER, Pa. – Sophia Tornetta was named to the United States National Development Squad following the 2019 Young Women's National Championships, USA Field Hockey announced.
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Tornetta was a four-time All-Ivy League selection and three-time All-Region selection as she helped Princeton to two NCAA Final Fours. The Tigers also reached the NCAA Tournament in each of her four seasons and won two Ivy League championships.
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The signature moment of her career was scoring the game-winning goal as time expired against No. 7 Virginia in the 2016 NCAA quarterfinals. She finished her career with 27 goals and 26 assists, making her one of eight Princeton players ever with at least 25 career goals and 25 career assists.
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She began her career as the Ivy League Rookie of the Year and first-team All-Ivy selection, and she ended her career with another first-team All-Ivy League honor. She was named a finalist or the 2019 C. Otto von Kienbusch Award, given annually to the top senior female athlete.
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