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Freshman Goalkeeper Luci Hollister Makes Waves in Field Hockey

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Luci Hollister, a freshman goalkeeper for the Hofstra University field hockey team, has taken the Coastal Athletic Association by storm, despite starting field hockey at the age of 16. Hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, Hollister's time was focused on soccer, where she played as a center midfielder. However, she quickly fell in love with field hockey after joining the team for its social aspect.

As a late starter in field hockey, Hollister credits her high school coach for supporting and pushing her to give her best. She progressed quickly throughout high school, leading her school to two straight New Zealand Secondary Schools National Field Hockey Championships in 2023 and 2024. Hollister also received the St. Cuthbert's Sportsperson of the Year award in 2023 and 2024.

Hollister's time at Hofstra has been marked by her excellent performance, starting in 10 out of 12 games and leading all CAA goaltenders in save percentage at .736%. She has also won two CAA Rookie of the Week awards, following her debut week where she posted a shutout for her first college win and an 18-save weekend performance against Villanova University and Yale.

Key Takeaways:

  • Luci Hollister, a freshman goalkeeper, has taken the Coastal Athletic Association by storm, starting in 10 out of 12 games for the Hofstra University field hockey team.
  • Hollister credits her high school coach for supporting and pushing her to give her best in field hockey, despite starting at the age of 16.
  • Hollister has led her school to two straight New Zealand Secondary Schools National Field Hockey Championships in 2023 and 2024.
  • She has received the St. Cuthbert's Sportsperson of the Year award in 2023 and 2024.
  • Hollister has saved 95 out of 130 shots, with 35 saves against, for a save percentage of .736%.
  • She has won two CAA Rookie of the Week awards.
  • Hollister's role this year has come with pressure as she fills in the role of former starting goalie for the Pride, Pieke Roos.
  • Hollister's motivation comes from giving back to her team and making her family proud.
  • Hofstra head coach Hillary Fitts believes that Hollister has the potential to become an All-American.

Statistics:

  • Save Percentage: .736% (95 saves out of 130 shots)
  • Games started: 10 out of 12
  • Saves: 95
  • Shots against: 35
  • Shutouts: at least 1 (data not available)
  • CAA Rookie of the Week awards: 2

Sources:

  • "Hofstra field hockey goalie Luci Hollister has overcome long odds to become one of the best in the CAA." (Hofstra University Athletics)

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