Baez Named To MAAC All-Rookie Team

Freshman scored a goal and an assist in 2006

Marist freshman Maria Baez (Levittown, N.Y.) has been named to the MAAC All-Rookie Team it was announced on Thursday night.

Marist also had eight other athletes honored by the MAAC, as they were named to the league’s All-Academic Team. Baez was a mainstay in Marist’s lineup in 2006, as she played in all 18 games, making 17 starts. Baez finished her rookie campaign tied for fifth on the team in points with three, scoring a goal and adding an assist while playing defense for the Foxes. Her first career goal came on September 20 in the Foxes’ home opener against Bucknell. Baez’s assist came on Marist’s second goal in its 4-3 win over Rider on October 13.

Marist also had eight other members recognized for their academic excellence by being named to the MAAC All-Academic Team. Anna Case (Plattsburgh, N.Y./Math/Adolescent Education), Lauren Dziedzic (Southington, Conn./Business/Finance), Haley Hart (Scottsdale, Ariz./International Business), Keri Koegel (Merrick, N.Y./Math/Adolescent Education), Kristen Leonhard (Succasunna, N.J./Psychology/Special Education), Jenna McCrory (North Kingstown, R.I./Communications), Melanie Ondrejik (Manalapan, N.J./Psychology/Special Education) and Brittany Shellington (Hanover, Mass./Digital Media) all earned All-Academic distinction.

To be eligible for the MAAC All-Academic Team, a student-athlete must complete two semesters at their institution and hold a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. Marist ended the 2006 campaign with a 1-0 win over Siena on October 27. Dziedzic scored the game winner in overtime in her final game at Marist for the win.

The Red Foxes ended the season with a 5-12-1 overall record and a 3-5-1 mark in league play.