The Bobinski Twins: Making Memories Together
4/28/2017 10:37:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
Freshmen Identical Twins Ashley and Victoria Bobinski Have Made an Immediate Impact with the Women's Lacrosse Program
Video produced and edited by John Franklin, special to QuinnipiacBobcats.com
Whether seen on the turf, in the classroom or strolling through the quad, distinguishing between the Bobinski twins isn't easy but their immediate on-field impact for the Bobcats has been quite noticeable in the 2017 campaign.
With Ashley Bobinski manning a starting spot on attack for all 16 games, her 31 points so far on the season ranks third on the team. As Victoria Bobinski worked her way into the lineup coming off an ACL injury last summer, she made it back in time to notch one of the biggest goals on the season in a playoff-clinching win over Siena.
"We just have a certain connection on the field that is indescribable," Ashley said. "I was actually able to assist her first goal in California when she just got back from her ACL injury so that was a special moment. For her to finally be back out on the field and to get a goal that came from my assist was just a special connection we have."
Hailing from Kinnelon, New Jersey, a small borough in the northern half of the state just 100 miles from the Quinnipiac campus, the Division I offers came flying in for the high-scoring duo but the teams knew they were all contingent on one thing, keeping the pair together.
"We knew we wanted to play together from the start," Ashley said. "We played together since third grade lacrosse when we started off so I could never imagine not playing with her."
Amassing a combined career point total of nearly 500 at Kinnelon High School, the two helped lift Kinnelon into the New Jersey State Tournament while the 2016 All-Conference First Team included the names of both Bobinski sisters for the first time.
When it came time to make a decision on where to play collegiately, Ashley and Victoria fielded offers from Drexel, Bryant, Monmouth and Sacred Heart but ultimately choosing to wear the blue and gold up in Hamden.
Since first stepping foot on campus as freshmen in August, the pair has excelled in the classroom (both mathematics majors intending to graduate with a master's degree in education) with each the owner of a GPA higher than 3.70. Sharing the same major and career goals as math teachers only strengthens and already strong bond between sisters.
"We go through the same experiences," Ashley said. "Especially being on the same team together, we have a class or two together so we have a lot so we have a lot we can relate with together."
"It hasn't been too hard of a transition at Quinnipiac coming from high school," Victoria said. "In high school it was the same thing, balancing sports and academics but being here is at a higher level and it's great to have family with you to talk you through the daily struggles."
Ashley's impact on the field has been immediate as the attack has started all 16 games while totaling the third-most points (31) on the team while ranking fourth in the MAAC in freshman scoring. She has scored 21 goals (third on the team) and dished out 10 assists (second on the team) while leading the Bobcats in shooting percentage (.538).
Victoria, meanwhile, has worked her way back from an ACL tear in the midfield with five goals in 12 games played but none bigger than her first career game-winner. With the Bobcats needing a win over Siena to clinch the program's first-ever MAAC Tournament berth, Victoria took a pass from Ashley and roofed the ultimate game-winner to seal the playoff-clinching 11-10 win.
"Coming back from my ACL tear, that was a huge thing for me to be able to have her with me as I was in rehab," Victoria said. "Just even stepping on the field in practices or when I was in rehab, she was always with me."
In a season full of firsts, the Bobcats and Bobinski twins aren't finished just yet. Quinnipiac heads into the MAAC Quarterfinals as the No. 6 seed set to face the No. 3 seed Marist on Saturday. First-year head coach Tanya Kotowicz recognizes the role Ashley and Victoria play in helping lead a team effort into the MAAC Tournament for the first time.
"Having family on the team helps change the culture quicker," Coach Tanya Kotowicz said. "I think for them too with a new coaching staff, just having family around helps so much with that transition. Also they battle on the field so I think having someone around that will always hold yourself accountable helps too."
John Franklin is a sophomore journalism major in Quinnipiac's School of Communication. For all the news, studentathlete features and updates on Quinnipiac Athletics, visit QuinnipiacBobcats.com or follow on Twitter @QUAthletics
Whether seen on the turf, in the classroom or strolling through the quad, distinguishing between the Bobinski twins isn't easy but their immediate on-field impact for the Bobcats has been quite noticeable in the 2017 campaign.
With Ashley Bobinski manning a starting spot on attack for all 16 games, her 31 points so far on the season ranks third on the team. As Victoria Bobinski worked her way into the lineup coming off an ACL injury last summer, she made it back in time to notch one of the biggest goals on the season in a playoff-clinching win over Siena.
"We just have a certain connection on the field that is indescribable," Ashley said. "I was actually able to assist her first goal in California when she just got back from her ACL injury so that was a special moment. For her to finally be back out on the field and to get a goal that came from my assist was just a special connection we have."
Hailing from Kinnelon, New Jersey, a small borough in the northern half of the state just 100 miles from the Quinnipiac campus, the Division I offers came flying in for the high-scoring duo but the teams knew they were all contingent on one thing, keeping the pair together.
"We knew we wanted to play together from the start," Ashley said. "We played together since third grade lacrosse when we started off so I could never imagine not playing with her."
Amassing a combined career point total of nearly 500 at Kinnelon High School, the two helped lift Kinnelon into the New Jersey State Tournament while the 2016 All-Conference First Team included the names of both Bobinski sisters for the first time.
When it came time to make a decision on where to play collegiately, Ashley and Victoria fielded offers from Drexel, Bryant, Monmouth and Sacred Heart but ultimately choosing to wear the blue and gold up in Hamden.
Since first stepping foot on campus as freshmen in August, the pair has excelled in the classroom (both mathematics majors intending to graduate with a master's degree in education) with each the owner of a GPA higher than 3.70. Sharing the same major and career goals as math teachers only strengthens and already strong bond between sisters.
"We go through the same experiences," Ashley said. "Especially being on the same team together, we have a class or two together so we have a lot so we have a lot we can relate with together."
"It hasn't been too hard of a transition at Quinnipiac coming from high school," Victoria said. "In high school it was the same thing, balancing sports and academics but being here is at a higher level and it's great to have family with you to talk you through the daily struggles."
Ashley's impact on the field has been immediate as the attack has started all 16 games while totaling the third-most points (31) on the team while ranking fourth in the MAAC in freshman scoring. She has scored 21 goals (third on the team) and dished out 10 assists (second on the team) while leading the Bobcats in shooting percentage (.538).
Victoria, meanwhile, has worked her way back from an ACL tear in the midfield with five goals in 12 games played but none bigger than her first career game-winner. With the Bobcats needing a win over Siena to clinch the program's first-ever MAAC Tournament berth, Victoria took a pass from Ashley and roofed the ultimate game-winner to seal the playoff-clinching 11-10 win.
"Coming back from my ACL tear, that was a huge thing for me to be able to have her with me as I was in rehab," Victoria said. "Just even stepping on the field in practices or when I was in rehab, she was always with me."
In a season full of firsts, the Bobcats and Bobinski twins aren't finished just yet. Quinnipiac heads into the MAAC Quarterfinals as the No. 6 seed set to face the No. 3 seed Marist on Saturday. First-year head coach Tanya Kotowicz recognizes the role Ashley and Victoria play in helping lead a team effort into the MAAC Tournament for the first time.
"Having family on the team helps change the culture quicker," Coach Tanya Kotowicz said. "I think for them too with a new coaching staff, just having family around helps so much with that transition. Also they battle on the field so I think having someone around that will always hold yourself accountable helps too."
John Franklin is a sophomore journalism major in Quinnipiac's School of Communication. For all the news, studentathlete features and updates on Quinnipiac Athletics, visit QuinnipiacBobcats.com or follow on Twitter @QUAthletics
Players Mentioned
ATTACK
/ Women's Lacrosse
MIDFIELD
/ Women's LacrosseWomen's Lacrosse vs. Sacred Heart: Cinematic Recap
Monday, April 20
Women's Lacrosse vs. Fairfield
Saturday, April 11
Women's Lacrosse vs. Rider
Wednesday, April 08
WLAX vs. Manhattan (3/28/26)
Saturday, March 28
