University of Massachusets Athletics
2021 Field Hockey Roster
Jersey Number 18
Katie Samaranayake
- Position:
- Defense
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Height:
- 5-3
- High School:
- Weston
- Hometown:
- Weston, Conn.
Pronunciation: Som-uh-ruh-nai-yuh-kuh
Academic Major: Psychology
2021 - Sophomore: NFHCA National Academic Squad … Saw action in eight games off the bench.
2020-21 - Freshman: NFHCA National Academic Squad … Entered the starting lineup in eight of 11 games played … Recorded one shot at Saint Joseph’s (4/17).
Samaranayake on UMass: “I chose UMass because I felt welcomed and at home. The food here is great and nothing beats how beautiful campus is in the Fall.”
Before UMass: Played for Samantha Scavo at Weston High School ... Represented AGH Field Hockey Club, led by coach Alex Gheorghe ... Two-time state tournament qualifier at Weston ... Captained her squad as a senior and was named All-State ... Three-time recipient of the SWC Academic Award ... Also competed in indoor track in high school.
Personal: Daughter of Jessica Olson and Kishan Samaranayake ... Has one sibling, Thomas ... Was born in Norwalk, Connecticut ... Aspires to pursue graduate school ... Enjoys hiking and listening to music.
Academic Major: Psychology
2021 - Sophomore: NFHCA National Academic Squad … Saw action in eight games off the bench.
2020-21 - Freshman: NFHCA National Academic Squad … Entered the starting lineup in eight of 11 games played … Recorded one shot at Saint Joseph’s (4/17).
Samaranayake on UMass: “I chose UMass because I felt welcomed and at home. The food here is great and nothing beats how beautiful campus is in the Fall.”
Before UMass: Played for Samantha Scavo at Weston High School ... Represented AGH Field Hockey Club, led by coach Alex Gheorghe ... Two-time state tournament qualifier at Weston ... Captained her squad as a senior and was named All-State ... Three-time recipient of the SWC Academic Award ... Also competed in indoor track in high school.
Personal: Daughter of Jessica Olson and Kishan Samaranayake ... Has one sibling, Thomas ... Was born in Norwalk, Connecticut ... Aspires to pursue graduate school ... Enjoys hiking and listening to music.
Broadcast Highlights | UMass Field Hockey vs. UAlbany | 25.09.21
Monday, September 22
Broadcast Highlights | UMass FH vs. Kent St. | 09.19.25
Sunday, September 21
UMass FH | Broadcast Highlights vs BU | 09.07.25
Sunday, September 07
UMass FH | Broadcast Highlights vs Brown | 09.05.25
Friday, September 05
