Field Hockey Set to Honor Seniors in Regular-Season Finale

HARRISONBURG, Va. - Prior to Sunday's contest against William & Mary, James Madison field hockey will honor four seniors – Ashley Gippe, Lindsay Gippe, Corey Mayer and Casey O'Donnell. Fans are encouraged to be at the game by 12:45 p.m. to enjoy the senior day ceremonies.

The JMU field hockey class of 2018 has contributed to 45 program wins, including seven over top-25 opponents, two CAA title games and the 2015 CAA regular-season championship. The four have continued to promote the JMU name in a positive way because of their commitment to greatness, their perseverance and their passion, leaving their individual marks on the JMU field hockey program.

Make sure you check out quotes and photos from the Dukes' seniors across their four years at JMU.

ASHLEY GIPPE
#23 | F/M | 5-5 | Virginia Beach, Va.
Ashley Gippe has been a great representation of JMU field hockey since she first put on the Purple and Gold. She scored her first collegiate goal her freshman season on her only shot taken against in-state rival VCU. Since that point she has had five multi-goal games including this season in the win over Appalachian State on September 9. Ashley made her first collegiate start against Old Dominion on September 18, 2016 and played the full 70 minutes in the win over the Monarchs. She was third on the team in goals (10) and points (22) her sophomore season. Ashley recorded a hat-trick in a 7-2 win at Towson on October 29, 2017. She finished her career having played in 49 games and registering 21 goals with five assists including four game winners. As a health science (pre-occupational therapy) major with a minor in special education, Ashley will be working for Blue Ridge Insurance and helping out with the JMU field hockey team.

LINDSAY GIPPE
#21 | D | 5-4 | Virginia Beach, Va.
Lindsay Gippe has anchored the Dukes defense for four seasons. Her freshman she played in just one game but helped the Dukes pick up a shutout victory over Drexel. Lindsay made her first collegiate start on September 16, 2016 against New Hampshire playing 65 minutes. As a defender, Lindsay didn't see her name much in the stat sheet until she dished out an assist against Towson on October 29, 2017. However, this season Lindsay has been a force to be reckoned with. She tallied her first collegiate goal in the season opener against #23 Liberty with a pass from her sister Ashley. Since than she has tallied two multi-goal games, recorded her first game-winning goal at Drexel and tally a defensive save against Richmond. The senior is second on the team with goals (6), assists (7) and points (19). She was also the CAA Player of the Week on September 25. As a sport and recreation management major with a business minor, Lindsay has a full-time job with Mettle Events after Graduation. She also hopes to get her personal training certification after graduation.

COREY MAYER
#27 | M/D | Huntingdon Valley, Pa.
Corey Mayer holds the passion to play JMU field hockey and represents the Purple and Gold every day. In her freshman season, the Dukes outscored opponents 65-28 and recorded four shutouts when Mayer was on the field. She started in 10 of 20 games played, including the pair of CAA tournament contests. She scored her first collegiate goal on a penalty corner against Appalachian State as a sophomore, which would be the game-winner. Corey recorded her first multi-goal game during her junior season at Richmond. She has registered three multi-goal game performances over her years and tallied five points for the most in a game for the senior against Richmond. Corey's second goal against the Spiders would also be her second-game winning goal of her career. She finished her career having played 71 games for the Dukes and tallying 13 goals, six assists for 32 points. As an interdisciplinary liberal studies major with a minor in special education, Corey is planning to stay at JMU next year to get her Masters in Elementary Education.

CASEY O'DONNELL
#5 | F/M | Lansdale, Pa.
Casey O'Donnell represents JMU field hockey on the field, off the field and in the classroom as one of the captains. She is a three-time NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad member and a two-time NFHCA Division I Scholar of Distinction. She has also been a part of the President's List for receiving a 4.0 GPA in four semesters. On the field, she has started in 48 of the 65 games she has played and played over 2,000 minutes. She finishes her career with four goals, two assists and 10 points. Her first collegiate goal came as a freshman against Appalachian State. Casey recorded a defensive save this season against #23 Liberty on August 24 and dished out her second collegiate assist at #16 St. Joseph's. As a health science (pre-occupational therapy) major with a minor in special education, Casey is hoping to be accepted into an occupational therapy graduate program that will begin this summer.

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