Cornell University Athletics

Coach Graap on Hughes
"Renee brings the most experience of our goalkeepers to the table and has the desire to be a great player. She will have an opportunity to win the starting job and, with additional consistency, will be a key part of solidifying the defense."

As a sophomore
Hughes started eight games and saw action in 13 total contests for the Big Red, leading the team in wins (three). In her first year as a transfer from Quinnipiac, Hughes ended the year with a 13.46 goals against average and a .376 save percentage. She also recorded 19 ground balls and a pair of caused turnovers in more than 500 minutes between the pipes. Hughes captured victories over Colgate, Brown and Harvard and had at least eight saves in four contests, including nine stops at Syracuse.

At Quinnipiac
Hughes went 4-1 with an 8.20 goals against average and a .461 save percentage in eight games for the Bobcats as a freshman. She added a goal during time on the field, and ended the year with 19 ground balls and three caused turnovers. She helped Quinnipiac to a 9-7 overall record and a 6-2 mark in the Northeast Conference.

At Needham
A Scholastic All-America selection as a senior at Needham HS, Hughes was selected to the Eastern Massachusetts All-Star team in lacrosse. She also lettered in field hockey and basketball. Hughes was a recipient of the Kodak Young Leaders Scholarship.

Personal
Renee Elizabeth Hughes is the daughter of Sandy and Jack Hughes and has an older brother and sister. Hughes is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.