Nov. 7, 2002
Duquesne University's Lauren Bracco (Dix Hills, N.Y./Half Hollow Hills West) and Julie Broden (Ellicott City, Md./Mt. Hebron) have been named second team All-Atlantic 10 honorees as voted upon by the league head coaches.
Bracco, a junior midfielder, started all 18 of her matches and ranked second among the Dukes with four goals and three assists for 11 points. Three of her goals were game-winners as she seal the win for Duquesne versus Youngstown State, Robert Morris and St. Bonaventure. It is her second All-Conference laurel as she was tabbed a second team selection in 2000. Bracco was named the A-10's Rookie of the Year in 2000 and to the All-Rookie squad.
Broden earns her first All-Conference honor after leading the Dukes' defense, which allowed just 2.13 goals per game. Called upon to mark the opponent's top scoring threat, Broden also helped Duquesne record two shutouts - Manhattan and Youngstown State. Offensively, the three-year starter scored one goal on nine shots.
The Dukes finished the season 5-13-1 overall, 1-9-1 in Atlantic 10 play. The Red & Blue set a new school single-season winning streak mark this year winning all five consecutively. It was a deceptive record though, as six falls were decided by just one goal, three of which came in overtime.
