UAlbany Field Hockey Finishes Season 18th on Kookaburra/NFHCA Coaches' Poll

The UAlbany field hockey team finished out the 2009 season ranked 18th in the Kookaburra/NFHCA Division I National Coaches' Poll, as announced by the organization on Tuesday afternoon. The Great Danes were ranked for the final six weeks this season.

UAlbany finished out the season with a 13-5 record, falling to Boston U. in the America East Conference Championship last weekend. The Great Danes made their third straight appearance in the league title game after winning the program's second consecutive regular season title. UAlbany had five players on the America East All-Conference Teams, including Suzy Clephane, who was named the league's top defensive player.