BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Twelve Patriot League field hockey student-athletes were selected to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division I Watchlist when it was announced.
Overall, 195 student-athletes from 64 DI institutions were selected to showcase field hockey players with the strongest potential for consideration to this season’s NFHCA All-Region and All-America teams. To be nominated, a student-athlete must have been recognized for their outstanding field hockey abilities within the past two years.
Ten of the Patriot League’s preseason All-League selections, including all four major award winners, were selected to the preseason watchlist. All four of Lafayette’s preseason All-League selections, including preseason offensive player of the year Stella Malinowski (Jr., F) and preseason goalkeeper of the year Raffi Fragomeni (Sr., GK), were recognized. Boston University had four student-athletes receive recognition, including preseason All-League selections Martu Coulo (Sr., M) and Nikki Lauro (Jr., M).
Reigning Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year Kira Leclercq (Sr., D) of Bucknell and preseason midfielder of the year Agustina Roffo (Sr., M) of American were also named to the preseason list. Holy Cross and Lehigh also had one representative apiece on the watchlist.
All seven of the Patriot League field hockey programs are in action when the 2025 season opens on Friday, Aug. 29. All seven of Friday’s games will be streamed online, with five on ESPN+. For more information on game times and how to watch, visit the Patriot League field hockey composite schedule by
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2025 NFHCA Division I Watchlist
Agustina Roffo, American, Sr., M
Martu Coulo, Boston University, Sr., M
Maggie Driscoll, Boston University, So., M/D
Olivia Hammer, Boston University, So., M
Nikki Lauro, Boston University, Jr., M
Kira Leclercq, Bucknell, Sr., D
Maguire Sturgis, Holy Cross, Jr., M
Raffi Fragomeni, Lafayette, Sr., GK
Stella Malinowski, Lafayette, Jr., F
Makenzie Switzer, Lafayette, Sr., D
Josephine van Wijk, Lafayette, Sr., M
Kiki Mes, Lehigh, Sr., M
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