Cornell University Athletics

At Cornell
Appleton, one of the captains of the 2009 squad, saw action in 15 games during her junior season, making 13 starts. She was the anchor of a defensive unit that allowed less than 10 shots per game and just 5.4 penalty corners per game, the best school average since the stat began to be recorded in 1998. She finished the year with five assists, good for third on the team and ninth in the Ivy League. She posted a season-high two assists vs. Columbia and one of her assists was on the game-winner vs. Lehigh. As a sophomore, Appleton started all 17 games and ran a Cornell back line which allowed opponents less than 11 shots per game and ranked third in the Ivy League with four shutouts in 2007. Her four defensive saves topped the Ivy League and her four assists ranked second on the team. She finished the season with six points, tallying her first career goal in Cornell’s 3-2 upset victory over No. 19 Syracuse. After suffering a preseason injury and missing the first three games of her rookie campaign, Appleton stepped into a starting role for the final 13 contests of the 2006 season. She finished the year by winning the team’s Most Improved Player award, as well as the Class of ’91 Cup, given annually to the player with the most promising future. Appleton took over as the team’s stick stopper midway through the season and finished the year with two assists. She was named the Ivy League Rookie of the Week on Oct. 16.

At Glenlyon Norfolk School
Appleton, an outstanding and polished field hockey player, has a wealth of experience as she was a valuable member of the British Columbia provincial team for five years, playing in her respective age-group and winning five national championships. A player with exceptional skills and a tremendous understanding of the game, Appleton served as team captain during her final two seasons at Glenlyon Norfolk School and earned MVP honors as a senior. She also played soccer, where she earned most valuable defender honors.

Personal
Natalie Alicia Munoz Appleton is the daughter of Graham and Becky Appleton and she has one older sister, Jessica. She is enrolled in Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.