#5 Katie Gardiner

Midfield - Senior - 5-8
Storrs, Conn./E.O. Smith

2003: Medical redshirt with an injured back.

2002: Named an America East All-Conference Honorable Mention ... started and played in all 21 games ... had three assists for the season ... helped the defense to 10 shutouts and a 0.85 goals against average.

2001: Finished sixth on the team in scoring in her second season with the Hawks ... had two goals and one assist in 20 games played ... started 17 games for Hartford on the season.

2000: Played in all 21 games in her freshman year, starting 20 ... lone goal was the game-winner in a 1-0 win over Drexel (Sept. 16) ... an America East All-Tournament selection.

Before Hartford: A 2000 graduate of E. O. Smith High School, where she lettered in soccer for four years ... a three-time All-New England and three-time All-State selection ... named the Gatorade Player of the Year for Connecticut ... a member of the National Honor Society in high school.

Personal: Born May 7, 1982 ... the daughter of Edward and Mona Gardiner ... majoring in music education at The Hartt School.