Carole Thate (2006) - JMU Athletics Hall of Fame - James Madison University Athletics

Carole Thate

Induction:
2006
Class:
1996

Carole Thate was among the nation's top field hockey players during three JMU seasons, and she led the Dukes to the 1994 NCAA title and to the 1995 Colonial Athletic Association crown and NCAA semifinals. She was the Honda Award winner as the NCAA's best player in 1995 and College Sports magazine's 1994 and 1995 field hockey athlete of the year.

She led the nation in scoring in 1993, 1994, and 1995 and holds JMU's records for career goals (116), points (268) and game-winning goals and season marks for goals (40) and points (93). In 1995, she was first-team All-America (her only season of eligibility), CAA player of the year, and JMU's female athlete of the year.

She played on The Netherlands' bronze medal Olympic teams in 1996 and 2000 and was captain of the 2000 team. In 1999, she was nominated for the inaugural International Field Hockey Federation player of the year award.