Hoftra women fast facts

2009 record: 10-6, fifth in Colonial Athletic Association.

Last NCAA appearance: 2007, lost to Johns Hopkins.

Coach: Abby Morgan, fourth season (29-22).

Preseason poll: Selected fourth in CAA.

Players to watch: M Corrine Gandolfi (45 goals, 25 assists); A Liz Falco (29, 6); A Ashley Jones (19, 11); A Stephanie Rice (23 goals); M K'Leigh Vanaman (14, 7); A Courtney O'Connor; D Katie Hertsch; G Mary Cuddihy.

Newcomers: A Jackie Ardolino (369 career goals at Floyd High School); A Lauren Chandler (96 goals, 68 assists) over two high school seasons at Springfield Township, Pa.

Noteworthy: Gandolfi led the CAA last season with an average of 4.38 points a game.

Games to watch: March 6 at Cornell; March 10 at Pennsylvania; March 31 at Stanford.

Coach says: "We would like to see our team become consistent. If we play up to our capabilities, the wins will come."

PREDICTION: Will

make a strong run at

gaining NCAA bid.