Indiana University Athletics
Bashore Named to USA National Team
9/8/2005 12:00:00 AM | Field Hockey
Sept. 8, 2005
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - For the first time in program history, a member of the Indiana field hockey squad has been named to the USA National Field Hockey Team. Senior Kayla Bashore has been added to the U.S.'s roster and is expected to make significant contributions to the team.
Bashore, who has tallied two points off one goal for the Hoosiers in 2005, played with the USA team in their five-game series against Canada and practices with the team frequently. In addition to starting every game for the Hoosiers this season, Bashore played with the National Team in Virginia Beach, Va., on Aug. 29 and started in the 1-1 tie on Aug. 31.
The U.S. National Team represents the United States at top world events. Selections for the team are conducted periodically throughout the year.
"I knew it was a matter of time before Kayla was recognized at the national level," Indiana head coach Amy Robertson said. "I am really excited for her to continue to grow and develop at the next level. She has really made great strides and has continued to get better and better the more she plays. The ceiling is really high for Kayla, and she has all the potential to make some significant contributions to a team that may compete in the next Olympics. It's a great honor for our young program as well. In only six years to have put someone on the national level is really impressive."
