| Kate Newall |
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Two-time monogram winner for the Irish ... moved into the starting lineup as a freshman and has never looked back ... brings speed and quickness to the Irish defensive unit ... tough, tenacious player who continues to improve all aspects of her game ... fierce competitor who is relentless on the defensive side of the ball ... has adapted to the American style of play ... will look to become more of a contributor offensively and get more involved in the transition game this spring ... is the first Notre Dame women's lacrosse player from England ... brings international experience to Notre Dame after playing for England's Under-19 team in the Under-19 World Cup in 2007 ... was a member of England's Senior World Cup training team during the 2008 season ... caught the eye of the Notre Dame coaching staff during Notre Dame's May of 2007 postseason trip to Ireland and England ... played against the Irish in an exhibition game versus England's Under-19 team ... has played in 32 games at Notre Dame, making 24 starts in the defensive midfield ... scored her first career goal as a sophomore last season and has three goals and two assists for her career ... owns 23 ground balls, 26 draw controls and 13 caused turnovers with the Irish ... two-time selection to the BIG EAST Academic All-Star team (2009, 2010).
AS A SOPHOMORE: Played in 18 games, making 18 starts ... scored three goals with one assist for four points, taking eight shots on goal ... had 17 ground balls, 18 draw controls and 10 caused turnovers during the season ... scored her first career goal in Notre Dame's 15-10 win over Duquesne (2/27) .... also added an assist and a season-high two caused turnovers in the game ... second goal of career came versus Northwestern (3/30) in 15-5 loss in Evanston, Ill. ... picked up the third goal of the season and for her career in 15-5 win over Cincinnati (4/17) ... had six games with two or more ground balls and six games with two or more draw controls ... equaled a career high with three draw controls against Connecticut (5/1).
AS A FRESHMAN: Played in 14 games, making six starts at defensive midfield ... had one assist to go with six ground balls, eight draw controls and three caused turnovers ... first collegiate game came versus Northwestern (2/22) ... made first start against Rutgers (3/17) ... had career-high three draw controls and two caused turnovers in 16-13 win over Loyola (Md.) ... collected first collegiate point with an assist in 16-5 win at Cincinnati (4/3) ... missed six games from April 11 to May 2 with mononucleosis ... returned to play in the NCAA Tournament versus Vanderbilt (5/10).
PREP AND PERSONAL: Played three sports at St. Catharine's High School in Middlesex, England ... member of lacrosse, netball and tennis teams for four seasons ... also participated in gymnastics and track while in high school ... helped lacrosse team to conference and regional championships in 2007 and 2008 ... served as team captain of lacrosse and netball in her senior year ... member of England's Under-19 World Cup team in 2007 ... was England's MVP in 2007 World Cup game against Canada ... was MVP of Senior Home Internationals with England's Senior World Cup team in 2008 ... full name is Kathryn Mary Newall ... daughter of Graham and Vicki Newall ... has two brothers ... born February 27, 1989 in Australia ... finance major in the Mendoza College of Business at Notre Dame.
Newall's Career Statistics
| Year |
G-S |
SOG |
G |
A |
Pts. |
GB |
DC |
CT |
| 2009 |
14-6 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
2010 |
18-18 |
8 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
17 |
18 |
10 |
Totals |
32-24 |
12 |
3 |
2 |
5 |
23 |
26 |
13 |
