2021 Field Hockey Roster
Mary Kate Kesler
- Year:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Louisville, Ky.
- Position:
- Midfield
- Height:
- 5-4
2021 (SENIOR): Scored her first point of the season on an assist in a 4-0 win over Davidson (Aug. 28) ... grabbed IU’s opening goal of the game against St. Louis in a 7-1 Senior Day victory (Oct. 22) ... played in defense for the first 19 games of the season before suffering a season-ending injury against No. 6 Northwestern (Oct. 31) ... made a 50th consecutive start against No. 6 Northwestern (Oct. 31) ... helped lead IU to a program record seven shutout victories in 2021 ... named IU’s Female Scholar Athlete of the Month for September ... became the 37th player in program history to make 65 career appearances (Oct. 17) ... finished IU career with 68 appearances, seven goals and four assists.
2020-2021 (JUNIOR): Started and played in all 15 games of the season … led the team in goals (3) and shots taken (16) … recorded the lone Hoosier goal at Maryland (March 21) … scored goals in back-to-back games against Michigan State (April 15 and April 20) … also had an assists in the match against Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament (April 20).
2019 (SOPHOMORE): Big Ten Distinguished Scholar ... earned Academic All-Big Ten accolades … appeared and started all 17 games for the Hoosiers … netted two goals on a season-high five shots against Drexel (Sept. 1) … recorded at least one shot of 11 games this season … had one of the Hoosiers three goals at Saint Louis (Sept. 13) … assisted on a goal at No. 24 Michigan (Sept. 20) … notched an assist against Ohio State (Sept. 29).
2018 (FRESHMAN): Played in 17 games for Indiana … made her career debut against No. 8 Louisville (Aug. 24) ... logged game time in IU’s first full home weekend, firing two shots against Saint Francis (Sept. 9) ... a 2018 NFHCA D1 Academic Team/Scholar of Distinction, Indiana University College of Arts and Sciences Founders Scholar, Indiana University College of Arts and Sciences Executive Dean’s List and was admitted to Indiana University Hutton Honors College.
PREP AND PERSONAL: Played four successful seasons under coach Eleanor Mitchell at Louisville's Sacred Heart Academy, at the time ranked No. 11 (Max Field Hockey) in the West/Midwest Region … a selection to Max Field Hockey 2018’s Watch List … a nominee for Kentucky's Miss Field Hockey award, given annually to the state's top player … totaled 60 points (23 goals, 14 assists) from the midfield for Sacred Heart, aiding a run to the State Championship in 2015 … received 1st Team All-State honors her junior and senior seasons, earning back-to-back selections to Kentucky's Juniors and Seniors All-Star teams … 2017 NFHCA All-American Nominee…a 2018 Max Field Hockey West/Midwest All Region 1st Team … trained with Stealth Field Hockey and played three years at the National Futures Championships … born April 26, 2000 … the daughter of Christine and Todd Kesler … has one sister, Megan. Third generation from her family to attend Indiana University, including both parents and grandfather ... majoring in international studies.
WHY IU: "Indiana University is such a special place to me because both of my parents went here so I grew up hearing stories about Bloomington and cheering for the Hoosiers. When I was presented with the opportunity to play here I knew I had to take it. The athletic department's support and resources are unmatched and the "24 Sports, 1 Team" motto set IU apart from other schools. Being able to compete in the Big 10 was also a big factor for me due to the high level of play and competitiveness. By choosing IU, I knew I could develop into the best person and player I can be, and set myself up for a fulfilling future."
