KEENE, N.H. – Keene State placed two players on the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) All-American team announced on Monday.

Sophomore midfielder Erin Dallas (Marlow, N.H.)  earned first-team honors, while junior back Alyssa Rowell (Queensbury, N.Y.) was a third-team selection.

Dallas, the LEC's co-offensive player of the year, has had a fantastic first season with the Owls. The University of Michigan transfer recorded 13 goals, tied for second in NCAA Division III with 19 assists, and a team-high 45 points.

Dallas said it was nice to be considered one of the top players in the country. It’s a nice feeling to know you’re one of the top players in the country,” she said. Coming from a Division I program, the honor tells me that I was still playing at high level.”

“Erin has been through a lot this year,” said KSC Coach Amy Watson. "To come back after taking a year off and adjust to a new team is difficult. The fact that she was able to do that and perform so well really makes her a worthy recipient of the honor.”

Rowell anchored an Owls defense that posted eight shutouts this season. The Little East defensive player of the year had a conference-best 13 defensive saves and also contributed offensively with four goals, three assists, and 11 points.

“The honor is special to me because we lost Sarah Joyce, an 2006 All-American goalie, and I had to move back to play sweeper this season,” said Rowell. “It’s not about statistics on defense, it’s about stopping other team, so I’m happy that coaches were aware of how I played.”

Dallas and Rowell becomes the school’s 12th and 13th field hockey All-Americas. Erin joins her sister Nichole as the only two fist-team recipients. Nichole Dallas earned her award in 2002.

Keene State (18-6) captured its fourth consecutive Little East championship and NCAA tournament berth this season.

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