Despite new teams, increased parity, and a roster that changes every year, the Brown University Women’s Squash team has been the epitome of consistency in recent years. For five years straight, the Bears have finished the year ranked 11th in the CSA Women’s Team Rankings, including last year when they entered the Team Championships in 13th place. Finishing third in Kurtz Cup competition is certainly nothing to scoff at, but Head Coach Stuart leGassick and his squash will be looking to break the mold in 2019. Like many of their competitors, Brown’s roster has advantages and disadvantages heading into this year. Seven of the top eight starters return to the ladder, but the one that is missing is graduated senior, Number 1 player Quincy Beck. In an effort to replace Beck and her graduated teammates, leGassick has added five first-years to his roster, including a few who should be key contributors from the first match onwards. George Washington presents an early season test for the Bears, but the last week of the season with matches against Williams and Dartmouth will decide Brown’s seed heading into the CSA Team Championships.
2017-2018 SEASON RECAP
Season Record: 7-10
Final Ranking: 11
Team Championships Result: 3rd in the Kurtz Cup (B Division)
2018-2019 SEASON PREVIEW
Head Coach: Stuart leGassick
Returning Players from Team Championships:
- Alexa Jacobs; 3. Hannah Seckendorf; 4. Isabel Young; 5. Katrina Northrop; 6. Catherine Kimmel; 7. Scarlett Bergam; 8. Hannah Safford
Graduated/Non-Returning Players from Team Championships:
- Quincy Beck; 9. Lauren Kotin; 10. Katherine Pisani
Additions to 2018-2019 Roster:
- Abby Dichter
- Isabella Kearns
- Naomi Shanash
- Sara Syed
- Marissa Tam
Key Matches: George Washington, Cornell, Williams, Dartmouth
To read season previews for other CSA teams, please visit the 2018-2019 College Squash Season Previews page.
