2024 Field Hockey Roster

Brent Warzocha/UAlbany Athletics
Brent Warzocha/UAlbany Athletics
Brent Warzocha/UAlbany Athletics
Bruce Dudek/UAlbany Athletics
Brent Warzocha/UAlbany Athletics
Brent Warzocha/UAlbany Athletics
Brent Warzocha/UAlbany Athletics
Bruce Dudek/UAlbany Athletics
Brent Warzocha/UAlbany Athletics
Brent Warzocha/UAlbany Athletics

9 Blanca Orsola

  • Position Midfield/Forward
  • Height 5-4
  • Class Senior
  • Highschool Betània Patmos
  • Hometown Barcelona, Spain

Biography

2024

  • America East Second Team All-Conference
  • NFHCA Preseason Watchlist
  • America East Commissioner’s Honor Roll
  • Started all 19 games on the season
  • Saw a season-high four points with two goals against Colgate (Oct. 27)
  • Scored the game-winning goal in two consecutive games - at Maine (Oct. 25) and Colgate (Oct. 27)
  • Totaled four goals, including two game-winning goals, and four assists for 12 points in 903 minutes of action
 

2023

  • NFHCA Second Team All-Northeast Region
  • America East Second Team All-Conference
  • America East Commissioner's Honor Roll
  • Eighth in the nation, second in the conference, in assists per game (.61)
  • Started and played 18 games on the season, missed one game due to a red card
  • Tallied four points from one goal and two assists against Stonehill (Aug. 27)
  • Added three points with one goal and one assist against UNC (Oct. 15)
  • Played at least 60 minutes in eight contests
  • Totaled two goals and 11 assists for 15 points from 19 shots, including 11 on goal, in 1051 minutes on the field
 

2022

  • America East All-Championship Tournament
  • AE Academic Honor Roll
  • Finished 18th in the nation in assists per game
  • Led the team, third in the conference, with 12 assists
  • Started 12 of 20 games played
  • Opened the season with one goal and one assist against Northeastern (8.27)
  • Went four-straight games with one assist - Colgate (9.9), Cornell (9.11), Yale (9.18), and California (9.23)
  • Scored the game-tying goal in the America East Championship against Stanford (11.6)
  • Notched three goals and 12 assists for 18 points on the season
  • Totaled 26 shots and 15 shots on goals in 991 minutes played
 

2021

  • Made six starts and appeared in 11 games
  • Notched her first collegiate point with an assist at Penn State (9/10)
  • Scored her first goal against Michigan (9/18)
  • Drove in the game-winning, and lone, goal in the America East semifinal against Monmouth (11/5) for a upset win
  • Compiled two goals and two assists from 13 shots and 10 shots on goal
  • Totaled 403 minutes on the field
 

Sykes on Orsola

Blanca is a dynamic and athletic player. Her determination and competitive fire set her apart from others. She will add to our defense and midfield in many positive ways.

Statistics

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 9

    2021Freshman

    Midfield/Forward
    5'4"
    9
  • 9

    2022Sophomore

    Midfield/Forward
    5'4"
    9
  • 9

    2023Junior

    Midfield/Forward
    5'4"
    9
  • 9

    2024Senior

    Midfield/Forward
    5'4"
    9