Nari Bush (2001) - Hall of Fame - University of Delaware Athletics

Nari Bush

Induction:
2001
Class:
1989

NATALIE R. “NARI” BUSH
Field Hockey (1985-88)
Women’s Lacrosse (1986-89)

For four years, Nari dominated the field hockey and lacrosse fields at Delaware with her consistent play at both ends of the field.

The 1989 University of Delaware Outstanding Senior Female Athlete of the Year, Nari earned eight varsity letters, starting all four years as a midfielder in both sports.

The 1988 East Coast Conference Player of the Year in field hockey, she was a three-time all-conference selection and earned honorable mention All-American honors in 1988 for UD Hall of Fame head coach Mary Ann Hitchens. She scored 20 career goals and led the squad to three conference titles and a berth in the 1988 NCAA Tournament.

During her four seasons, Delaware put together a combined record of 58-16-6 overall and 25-0-3 in regular season league play. She served as co-captain for both the 1987 and 1988 squads.

In lacrosse, Nari was a three-time All-ECC selection and earned All-American honors in both 1988 and 1989 under UD Hall of Fame head coach Janet Smith.

The Wilmington, Del. native scored 51 career goals and led the Blue Hens to consecutive East Coast Conference titles in 1986 and 1987. During her four season, Delaware posted a combined record of 40-28 overall and 18-5 in regular season league play. She also was a two-time team captain.