| Annabeth Donovan | |
|---|---|
| College | Princeton University |
| Conference | Ivy League |
| Sport | Field hockey |
| Position | Defense |
| Jersey # | 4 |
| Class | 2019 |
| Major | Political Science |
| Career | 2013–2014; 2017–2018 |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | May 19, 1995 Pennsylvania |
| High school | Unionville High School |
| Career highlights | |
| Awards | |
| |
| Honors | |
| |
| Tournaments | |
| |
Ann Elizabeth Donovan (born May 19, 1995) is a former American collegiate field hockey player and U19 National Team member. [1] She is best known for returning to Division I Field Hockey after taking two seasons off to give birth to her two daughters, Esmé and Adeline Davis.
Personal life
Donovan is a native of southeastern Pennsylvania and attended Unionville High School, where she played field hockey, ice hockey (150+ goals and 70+ assists) and lacrosse. [2] In high school, she played club field hockey with WC Eagles. [3] Donovan was also a member of the U19 National Field Hockey Team, [4] U21 National Field Hockey Team, [5] and Junior National Indoor Team. [6] During her time on these national teams, Donovan represented the United States in tournaments in Uruguay, Scotland, and Canada. [6]
Donovan is a legacy of Princeton University, as her grandfather, two uncles and both parents attended Princeton. [7] Donovan's two older sisters, Kaitlin and Amy also played field hockey for Princeton, and her younger sister, Claire currently is a member of the Princeton field hockey team. [1] The Donovans are the only known set of four or more sisters to have played the same sport at Princeton.
College career
Donovan was a standout player from the beginning of her college career, playing in every game during her four years at Princeton and earning All-Ivy Co-Rookie of the Year Honors her freshman year. During her sophomore season, Donovan learned that she was pregnant. [8] She gave birth to her daughter Esmé Elizabeth on July 6, 2015. She gave birth to a second daughter, Adeline Grace, on September 30, 2016. [8] On September 1, 2017, Donovan played in her first game since giving birth to her daughters. Donovan concluded her college career on November 16, 2018, during the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament. [9]
Statistics
| Season | GS | GP | G | A | P | SOG | Sh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 17 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 |
| 2014 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| 2017 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 20 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 17 |
| Totals | 75 | 77 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 19 | 32 |
References
- ^ a b Friedman, Vicki L. (November 7, 2018). "Two toddlers call her mom, but Princeton's Annabeth Donovan is shooting for a different title". ESPN. Archived from the original on April 23, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "UIHC Scholarships Awarded". Unionville Ice Hockey Club. June 3, 2013. Archived from the original on April 23, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "International Selections". WC Eagles Hockey. May 24, 2019. Archived from the original on May 24, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "U19 Challenge Cup Roster". Team USA.[ dead link]
- ^ "U21 Selections" (PDF). Team USA. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Annabeth Donovan Player Profile". Princeton University Athletics. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "And Claire Makes Four". TigerBlog. Princeton Office of Athletic Communications. September 6, 2018. Archived from the original on April 23, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ a b O'Neil, Dana (October 25, 2018). "'You have to push forward:' Two Princeton athletes, a baby, and a turning point". The Athletic. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "No. 4 Princeton field hockey falls to No. 2 Maryland in NCAA Tournament semifinals". The Trentonian. November 16, 2018. Archived from the original on April 23, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
| Annabeth Donovan | |
|---|---|
| College | Princeton University |
| Conference | Ivy League |
| Sport | Field hockey |
| Position | Defense |
| Jersey # | 4 |
| Class | 2019 |
| Major | Political Science |
| Career | 2013–2014; 2017–2018 |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | May 19, 1995 Pennsylvania |
| High school | Unionville High School |
| Career highlights | |
| Awards | |
| |
| Honors | |
| |
| Tournaments | |
| |
Ann Elizabeth Donovan (born May 19, 1995) is a former American collegiate field hockey player and U19 National Team member. [1] She is best known for returning to Division I Field Hockey after taking two seasons off to give birth to her two daughters, Esmé and Adeline Davis.
Personal life
Donovan is a native of southeastern Pennsylvania and attended Unionville High School, where she played field hockey, ice hockey (150+ goals and 70+ assists) and lacrosse. [2] In high school, she played club field hockey with WC Eagles. [3] Donovan was also a member of the U19 National Field Hockey Team, [4] U21 National Field Hockey Team, [5] and Junior National Indoor Team. [6] During her time on these national teams, Donovan represented the United States in tournaments in Uruguay, Scotland, and Canada. [6]
Donovan is a legacy of Princeton University, as her grandfather, two uncles and both parents attended Princeton. [7] Donovan's two older sisters, Kaitlin and Amy also played field hockey for Princeton, and her younger sister, Claire currently is a member of the Princeton field hockey team. [1] The Donovans are the only known set of four or more sisters to have played the same sport at Princeton.
College career
Donovan was a standout player from the beginning of her college career, playing in every game during her four years at Princeton and earning All-Ivy Co-Rookie of the Year Honors her freshman year. During her sophomore season, Donovan learned that she was pregnant. [8] She gave birth to her daughter Esmé Elizabeth on July 6, 2015. She gave birth to a second daughter, Adeline Grace, on September 30, 2016. [8] On September 1, 2017, Donovan played in her first game since giving birth to her daughters. Donovan concluded her college career on November 16, 2018, during the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament. [9]
Statistics
| Season | GS | GP | G | A | P | SOG | Sh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 17 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 |
| 2014 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| 2017 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 20 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 17 |
| Totals | 75 | 77 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 19 | 32 |
References
- ^ a b Friedman, Vicki L. (November 7, 2018). "Two toddlers call her mom, but Princeton's Annabeth Donovan is shooting for a different title". ESPN. Archived from the original on April 23, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "UIHC Scholarships Awarded". Unionville Ice Hockey Club. June 3, 2013. Archived from the original on April 23, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "International Selections". WC Eagles Hockey. May 24, 2019. Archived from the original on May 24, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "U19 Challenge Cup Roster". Team USA.[ dead link]
- ^ "U21 Selections" (PDF). Team USA. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Annabeth Donovan Player Profile". Princeton University Athletics. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "And Claire Makes Four". TigerBlog. Princeton Office of Athletic Communications. September 6, 2018. Archived from the original on April 23, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ a b O'Neil, Dana (October 25, 2018). "'You have to push forward:' Two Princeton athletes, a baby, and a turning point". The Athletic. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "No. 4 Princeton field hockey falls to No. 2 Maryland in NCAA Tournament semifinals". The Trentonian. November 16, 2018. Archived from the original on April 23, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020.