Anke Bruemmer (2021) - Hall of Fame - University of Massachusetts Athletics

Anke Bruemmer

Induction:
2021

Bruemmer capped a stellar career with UMass field hockey second all-time for most goals (50) and third in points (108) in program history. She won three National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) All-America awards, including a first team accolade in 2000 and second team in 1998 and '99. Bruemmer also earned selection to the 2001 Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team in recognition of her classroom work and was the 2001 Atlantic 10 Student-Athlete of the Year. Additionally, Bruemmer won two of the conference's major field hockey-specific awards as she was the 1999 Player of the Year and 2001 Defensive Player of the Year.

A four-time selection to the Atlantic 10 10 All-Conference Team from 1998-2001, Bruemmer helped Massachusetts to a 58-31 overall record (.652 win percentage) and 20-1 mark in Atlantic 10 games (.952 win percentage) during her four seasons. UMass advanced to the NCAA Championship Elite Eight in 1999 and 2000 while the squad also made appearances in the tournament during Bruemmer's freshman and senior seasons. She guided Massachusetts to four consecutive Atlantic 10 Tournament championships as the squad went undefeated in eight conference postseason games during her tenure with the team.