American University

Shelly Montgomery was a two-time Patriot League champion and one of the most decorated players in American University field hockey history. A four-time All-Patriot League honoree and two-time team captain, she earned All-America Second Team recognition in 2013, when she was also named Patriot League Player of the Year and Tournament MVP.

Montgomery was twice selected to the NFHCA Mid-Atlantic Region First Team and earned Academic All-Patriot League honors three times, along with three selections to the NFHCA Division I Academic Squad. Known for her leadership and clutch performances, she scored the game-winning goals in both the 2013 Patriot League Championship against Boston University and the NCAA Play-In game against Quinnipiac.

She finished her career ranked among the program's top scorers, with 93 points on 40 goals and 13 assists. She still ranks ninth in goals and 11th in total points. In 2015, Montgomery was named to the Patriot League's 25th Anniversary Team, recognizing her place among the league's all-time greats. She later returned to AU as an assistant coach for the 2016 and 2017 seasons.

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