 Location New York, N.Y. Founded 1831 Enrollment 50,000 Colors Purple and White Nickname Violets National Affiliation NCAA Division III Conference University Athletic Association President John Sexton |
| HOW THEY GOT HERE: New York University enters the NCAA semifinals with an overall record of 40-5, 7-5 in the University Athletic Association. … The Violets finished third at the UAA Championship and earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. … The Violets were the top seed in the New York Region, where they received a bye in the first round before defeating Rowan University and Cortland State University in three games each to remain alive in the NCAA Tournament. In the NCAA quarterfinal match, the Violets traveled to Williams College and defeated the Ephs in four games. TOURNAMENT NOTES: The 2004 season is head coach Ed Caesar’s (114-21) third at NYU. … The Violets have earned NCAA Tournament bids in each of those seasons. This marks the fifth overall NCAA Tournament appearance for NYU. … During the course of the year, the Violets have amassed numerous honors. … Junior captain Katya Khmelnitskaya was named New York State Women’s Collegiate Athletic Association (NYSWCAA) Player of the Year, and earned First Team CoSIDA District 1 Academic All-American and First Team All-UAA honors, as well as being named AVCA All-New York Region. Additionally, senior captain Serena Bountour was named AVCA All-New York Region and Second Team All-UAA, while sophomore Elena Drinka earned NYSWCAA First-Team All-State, Second Team All-UAA, and AVCA All-New York Region honors. … Senior captain Jennifer Gardikas was named NYSWCAA First Team All-State, Second Team All-UAA, and earned AVCA Honorable Mention All-New York Region. |