LORETTO, Pa. (May 21, 2011) – Juniors Tia Dudukovich (Port Matilda, Pa./State College Area) and Kellie Mason (East Greenwich, R.I./East Greenwich) will captain the 2011 edition of the Saint Francis University field hockey team, head coach Stacey Bean announced recently.

"Since their arrival on campus, Kellie and Tia have consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, a high level of commitment to their teammates, a positive attitude and the willingness put the success of the team ahead of their own," said Bean.

"Their dedication to the program and their drive to succeed on and off the field will play an integral role in helping to bring our team together for a successful season."

As a sophomore in 2010, Dudukovich started all 18 matches for the Red Flash, while ranking fourth on the team in goals (4) and points (10). Serving as the team's corner specialist, she logged 1,263 minutes of playing time, ranking first among returning players. Off the field, the future physician assistant was named to the 2010 Gladiator by SGI / NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad, the Northeast Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll and the Capital One ® Academic All-District II Second Team.

An All-Northeast Conference Second Team selection in 2010, Mason led Saint Francis in goals (6) and points (12), including game-winners against Sacred Heart and Robert Morris. She scored a season-best two goals on five shots in SFU's Sept. 17 win over Appalachian State and fired a season-high six shots vs. Sacred Heart. The Education major has also been named to the 2010 Gladiator by SGI / NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad.