Hartwick College Athletics

Nicole Rushton '97 was an instrumental defender for the Hartwick field hockey program in the 1990s, leading the team to a 55-22-1 record in four seasons.

In her sophomore and junior seasons, Rushton paced Hartwick to the NCAA regionals, an ECAC Tournament title, and two appearances in the NYSWCAA Tournament.

In her senior campaign, her leadership at the sweeper position helped the Hawks to a 20-2 mark, a NYSWCAA Championship, an NCAA regional title, and a spot in the 1996 Division III national championship game.

Rushton, who is originally from Rome, NY, was a second team NFHCA All-American following her senior season, a two-time first team all-region selection, and a first team NYSWCAA all-star.

She ranks second at Hartwick in career defensive saves with 30, scored three career goals, and assisted 12 others.

Rushton recorded an assist on the Hawks' lone goal in the national title game versus The College of New Jersey in 1996.