University of Massachusets Athletics

2023 Field Hockey Roster

Carpenter, Megan
Jersey Number 5

Megan Carpenter

  • Position:
    Midfield/Defense
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Height:
    5-5
  • High School:
    Kent Island
  • Hometown:
    Stevensville, Md.

2024 (Sophomore): 

  • NFHCA Scholar of Distinction
  • NFHCA National Academic Squad 
  • Played a career-high 68 minutes against Maine (8/31/24) 

2023 (Freshman)
 
  • Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team Selection 
  • NFHCA National Academic Squad 
  • NFHCA Scholar of Distinction 
  • Appeared in 17 games, making five starts  
  • Key part of the Massachusetts defensive unit which stood top-25 in the nation in GAA (1.35), top-20 in defensive saves (5) and recorded five shutout victories including the final three games of the regular season. 

Before UMass: 
  • Played for head coach Laura Harding at Kent Island High School
  • Tabbed Rookie of the Year as a freshman, Offesnive Player of the Year as a sophomore and North Bayside Player of the Year as a senior
  • A four-time Scholar Athlete
  • A two-time team MVP (junior, senior)
  • Named to Second Team Bayside and Second Team All-Region as a freshman
  • Landed on the First Team Bayside twice (junior, senior)
  • Two-time First Team All-Region and two-time First Team All-State member (junior, senior)
  • Was a Maryland Offensive Player of the Year finalist as a senior
  • Helped the team to a Bayside Championship title as a freshman and to a Regional Championship title as a senior
  • Also was a member of the Freedom HKY Club Team
  • Aided the team to a four-time third-place finish in the National Club Championships
  • Won first place at the Regional Championships three straight years
  • Placed first at he Junior Premier Indoor and Outdoor League in 2023
  • Notched first at the 2023 National Indoor Championships. 

Personal: 
  • Daughter of Terry and Wendy Carpenter
  • Has two siblings, Cameron and Abby
  • Was born in Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Sister Abby played field hockey at Wake Forest
  • Intends to major in Operations and Information Management.
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