2026 Field Hockey Roster
Jersey Number 31
Diane Saint Martin
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- GK
- Height:
- 5-6
- Previous School:
- Lycée Marguerite de Flandre
- Hometown:
- Paris, France
2025 (Fr.)
Prep
Personal
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty is the most invested university in terms of school and sports associations, and that's what made me choose this university. What's more, the coaches and teachers are very patient with the students.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Just little habits on the pitch that allow me to feel comfortable, confident, and focused.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
Of course my parents, as they taught me everything and gave me everything. They went through complicated times, but they always knew how to bounce back and learn from their mistakes. That's what I remember about them.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
The fact that I won the senior French championship twice, which was incredible.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I chose it because it represents all my efforts, and it gives me confidence.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My father was a semi-professional rugby player in France.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Breakfast! I love eating eggs with toast and fruit.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Instagram
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Listening to music
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
Yes! I have one dog, a french bouledogue.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Cristiano Ronaldo
What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Stay” by Rihanna
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Brazil, because it's so beautiful.
- Started all 20 games in cage in her first season
- Voted BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year
- Tabbed to NFHCA All-Region second team
- Named to All-BIG EAST first team
- Garnered inclusion on BIG EAST All-Tournament team
- Named NFHCA Division I Defensive Player of the Week on Nov. 12
- Named NFHCA Division I Defensive Player of the Week honorable mention on Oct. 29
- Voted BIG EAST Freshman of the Week twice (Sept. 16, Oct. 28)
- Tabbed BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week once (Oct. 28)
- Garnered inclusion on BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll on two occasions (Sept. 23, Sept. 30)
- Named to BIG EAST All-Academic team
- Posted a 17-3 record, 0.88 goals-against average (GAA) (best single-season mark in school history), 62 saves, a .775 save percentage (No. 8 in nation, No. 2 in BIG EAST and third-best single-season mark in school history) and eight shutouts
- Recorded perfect 7-0 mark with a 0.27 GAA, 20 saves, a .909 save percentage and six shutouts in seven BIG EAST regular season matches and yielded only two goals in conference play
- Ended the year fifth nationally and first in the BIG EAST in goals-against average (0.88) while also pacing the league and ranking No. 4 in the country in goalie win-loss percentage (.850)
- Posted a 2-0 record with a 0.98 GAA, nine saves and a .818 save percentage in two BIG EAST Field Hockey Championship games
- Made a career-high 12 saves in Liberty’s 3-2 (3-1 penalty shootouts) win at Temple on Oct. 24, also adding three stops in the shootout round
- Her eight shutouts on the year are tied for the most by a goalkeeper in a single season in school history
- Made eight saves at No. 2 North Carolina (Sept. 14)
- Totaled seven saves against UConn in the BIG EAST Championship title game (Nov. 9) and seven stops against No. 10 Syracuse in NCAA Championship Sweet 16 (Nov. 14)
Prep
- Graduate of Lycée Marguerite de Flandre
- Captained the U18 French team alongside her Liberty teammate Zoé Gallard and is now a member of the France U21 team
- Competed in the European Cup in July 2025 with the France U21 team
- Played in the European Cup U18 in 2023
- Competed for Cambrai Hockey Club as well
- Won numerous titles and gained other playing experience with her club: French Champion outdoor and indoor elite (2023) , French Champion outdoor elite (2024), Vice French Champion indoor elite (2024), French Champion indoor U16 (2023), European Cup Club indoor Vienna (2023), European Cup Club indoor Cambrai (2023), European Cup Club outdoor Turkey (2024) and European Cup Club indoor Poland (2024)
Personal
- Daughter of Thomas and Christelle Saint Martin
- Father, Thomas, played rugby at a high level
- Mother, Christelle, played volleyball at a high level
- Brother is the captain of French U21 field hockey team and was vice world champion in 2024 and played in 2025 World Cup
- Intends on majoring in digital media & journalism – sports journaliam
- Birthday is Dec. 13
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty is the most invested university in terms of school and sports associations, and that's what made me choose this university. What's more, the coaches and teachers are very patient with the students.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Just little habits on the pitch that allow me to feel comfortable, confident, and focused.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
Of course my parents, as they taught me everything and gave me everything. They went through complicated times, but they always knew how to bounce back and learn from their mistakes. That's what I remember about them.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
The fact that I won the senior French championship twice, which was incredible.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I chose it because it represents all my efforts, and it gives me confidence.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My father was a semi-professional rugby player in France.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Breakfast! I love eating eggs with toast and fruit.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Listening to music
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
Yes! I have one dog, a french bouledogue.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Cristiano Ronaldo
What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Stay” by Rihanna
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Brazil, because it's so beautiful.
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