Branch had an outstanding start to her 2017 season.  The senior forward from Clifton Park, scored two goals and delivered one assist to propel Cortland to a 2-0 record at the Smith College Caryl Newhof Classic.  In a matchup against Maine-Farmington, Branch contributed two of the Red Dragons' five goals.  In the championship game, she assisted on the game-winning goal to give Cortland a 3-1 victory over Smith.  Branch was named MVP of the torunament for her exceptional play.