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Tuesday, November 19, 2002
Heath, Superchi Named to NFHCA All-Region First Team
GORHAM, Maine -- Senior forward Renee Heath (Brunswick, Maine) and junior
goalie Jessie Superchi (Campton, N.H.) of the University of Southern Maine Huskies
field hockey team have been named to the 16-member STX/NFHCA Division III New
England West All-Region first team. The six all-regional teams were announced
Monday afternoon by Jennifer Goodrich, Executive Director of the NFHCA (National
Field Hockey Coaches Association).
This is the second straight year that the duo have been honored by the NFHCA
with a spot on the New England West All-Region team. Both were named to the
STX/NFHCA New England West second team in 2001.
Heath, also an All-Little East Conference second team pick, shared the team
scoring lead with Sarah Dolley with 20 points apiece. Heath had eight goals,
including four game winners, and six assists in 22 games this past season. For
her three-year career at USM, she has 24 goals and 15 assists for 63 points. She
ranks 11th all-time in goals scored, second in assists and seventh in total
points.
Superchi had another brilliant season, compiling a 1.08 goals against average
in 23 games. She stopped 164 shots while allowing just 24 goals (.872 save
percentage), and posted seven shutouts. Her career goals against average of 1.13
ranks her fifth all-time among goalies with a minimum of 30 games played. She is
third in saves (355) and fourth in shutouts (14).
"I'm very happy for the both of them," said Bonny Brown-Denico, USM field
hockey head coach and a two-time regional All-American during her playing career
at USM. "These are tremendous awards and they are well deserved. Our team enjoyed
a very successful season, and two of the reasons for our success was the play of
Renee and Jessie."
The two helped lead the Huskies to a 15-8 overall record (7-3 in Little East
Conference play) that tied the school mark for most wins in a season, a spot in
the Little East Conference tournament championship game for the first time, and a
semifinal berth in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III New
England tournament.
2002 STX/NFHCA Division III All-Region Team
New England West Region
First Team Second Team
Wendy Bonner, Colby Marley Aloe, Wesleyan
Becca Brakeley, Middlebury Katie Dodge, Plymouth State
Amanda Burrage, Bowdoin Lindsay Gray, Bates
Melissa Courtemanche, Wesleyan Susan Hoppock, Trinity
Nichole Dallas, Keene State Rebecca Kiselewich, Willliams
Johie Farrar, Bates Missy Krempa, Middlebury
Char Glessner, Middlebury Sarah Laverty, Bowdoin
Renee Heath, Southern Maine Stef Noering, Williams
Emily Huffman, Connecticut College Marissa O'Neil, Bowdoin
Molly Jennings, Williams Abby Ouimey, Amherst
Leah McClure, Bowdoin Kate Perine, Middlebury
Gillian McDonald, Bowdoin Laura Pfeiffenberger, Wesleyan
Tori Scott, Williams Julia Price, Bates
Jessie Superchi, Southern Maine Christine Ryan, Amherst
Annie Timson, Keene State Katherine Tiffany, Bates
Kristle Wheeler, Plymouth State Lindsay Wasserman, Wesleyan
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Saturday, November 16, 2002
Mount Holyoke Eliminates Southern Maine, 2-1
Top-Seeded Clark Blanks Keene State, 2-0
GORHAM, Maine - Junior back Lauren Weiner (Kensington, Md.) scored a goal and
added an assist to lift the third-seeded Mount Holyoke College Lyons to a 2-1
triumph over the second-seeded University of Southern Maine Huskies in the first
semifinal game of the ECAC Division III New England Field Hockey Championship
tournament Saturday afternoon at the Paula D. Hodgdon Field.
In the second semifinal game, sophomore Kristina Richio (Portland, Maine)
scored both goals to lead the top-seeded Clark University Cougars to a 2-0 win
over the fourth-seeded Keene State College Owl.
The championship game, scheduled for Sunday, has been postponed due to
weather. A makeup date and site will be announced.
In the opening game, Weiner set up the game-winning goal in the 48th minute
of play, by collecting a loose ball in front of the Southern Maine goal and
feeding junior forward Krista Lindquist (Brunswick, Maine), who slammed the ball
past junior goalie Jessie Superchi (Campton, N.H.).
Southern Maine had tied the affair at 1-1 moments before on senior back Jodie
Eldridge's (Westbrook, Maine) first career goal. Junior back Amy Ouellette (Jay,
Maine) redirected a centering pass to Eldridge, who deflected the ball into the
net in the 45th minute.
The game remained scoreless until 45 seconds before the halftime break, when
Weiner slapped a loose rebound into the open net. Superchi made a kick save on the
initial shot, but as she turned to defend the goal, she lost her footing on the
snow-soaked field and Weiner's shot bounced into the empty net.
The Lyons held the overall edge in play, outshooting the Huskies by a 14-5
margin, and building a 9-6 advantage in penalty corners. Superchi turned in a
stellar performance, and recorded 11 saves, while Mount Holyoke senior keeper
Elizabeth Wishart (Virginia Beach, Va.) stopped three of the four shots she faced.
With the win, Mount Holyoke improves to 18-4, and will advance to tomorrow's
championship game against top-seeded Clark University. Southern Maine concludes
the year with a final mark of 15-8.
In the second game, Richio gave the Cougars the only goal they would need
converting a pass from sophomore Ashley Perez (Worcester, Mass.) in the 15th
minute of play.
The score remained that way until the 57th minute when Richio found the back
of the cage again during a scramble in front of Keene State senior goalie Amy
Carroll (Brunswick, Maine).
Clark senior goalie Jesse Egan (Pepperell, Mass.) stopped three shots, all in
the first half, to post the shutout. Carroll turned aside four shots for the
Owls. The Cougars had an 8-3 advantage in shots and a 10-3 edge in penalty
corners.
Heading into the championship game with a shot at a 20-win season, Clark is
now 19-3 overall. Keene State concludes its season 15-9.
Semifinal One 1st 2nd Final
Mount Holyoke (18-4) 1 1 2
Southern Maine (15-8) 0 1 1
Scoring: 1. MH, Lauren Weiner (unassisted) 34:15; 2. SM, Jodie Eldridge (Amy
Ouellette) 44:26; 3. MH, Krista Lindquist (Weiner) 47:32.
Saves: SM, Jessie Superchi (11) MH, Elizabeth Wishart, (3).
Penalty Corners: SM, 6 MH, 9; Shots: SM, 5 MH, 14.
Defensive Saves: SM, 1 (Amy Ouellette) MH, 0.
Semifinal Two 1st 2nd Final
Keene State (15-9) 0 0 0
Clark (19-3) 1 1 2
Scoring: 1. C, Kristina Richio (Ashley Perez) 14:16; 2. C, Richio (unassisted)
57:23.
Saves: C, Jesse Egan (2) KS, Amy Carroll (4)
Penalty Corners: C, 10 KS, 3 Shots: C, 8 KS, 3
Defensive Saves: none
2002 ECAC Division III New England Field Hockey Championship
Semifinals
Saturday, November 16
Semifinals (at Gorham, Maine)
#3 Mt. Holyoke defeated #2 Southern Maine, 2-0
#1 Clark defeated #4 Keene State, 2-0
to be announced
Championship (at tba)
Clark (19-3) vs. Mt. Holyoke (18-4)
Wednesday, November 13
First Round Games (at on-campus sites of the higher seeds)
at #1 Clark defeated #8 Endicott, 6-0
at #4 Keene State defeated #5 Babson, 2-1
Thursday, November 14, 2002
at #2 Southern Maine defeated #7 Worcester State, 2-0
at #3 Mt. Holyoke defeated #6 Gordon, 1-0 (OT)
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Thursday, November 14, 2002
SOUTHERN MAINE ADVANCES TO ECAC SEMIFINALS WITH 2-0 WIN OVER WORCESTER STATE
Superchi Stops 13 Shots for Shutout
GORHAM, Maine - Junior goalie Jessie Superchi (Campton, N.H.) turned aside 13
shots, including a penalty stroke, while senior forward Renee Heath (Brunswick,
Maine) netted the game-winner midway through the first half to lead the University
of Southern Maine Huskies to a 2-0 triumph over the visiting Worcester State
College Lancers in the quarterfinals of the ECAC Division III New England Field
Hockey Tournament Thursday afternoon at the Paula D. Hodgdon Field.
Southern Maine will now host the semifinals and championship rounds this
weekend, and will face Mt. Holyoke in Saturday's semifinal. The Huskies, who
avenged a 1-0 loss at Worcester State during the regular season, improved to 15-7.
The 15 wins equals the single-season school record initially set in 1986 and
equaled in 1990. Worcester State concludes the year at 13-9.
Heath gave the Huskies the lead for good in the 16th minute of play. Despite
fanning on her first shot, she made no mistake on her second attempt, and whistled
a shot just inside the near post.
The Lancers had several glittering opportunities to net the equalizer before the
break, but Superchi answered every challenge. She made a right kick-save off a
shot from junior forward Christen Watt (Hubbardston, Mass.) at 19:40, before
denying Watt a second time with a sprawling save at 25:28.
Senior forward Sarah Dolley (Oakland, Maine) gave the Huskies some breathing
room in the 51st minute of play, when she deflected a bouncing shot by junior
midfielder Deedra Beveridge (Camden, Maine) past the onrushing Worcester State
junior keeper Alisha Bates (Palmer, Mass.).
Superchi continued to shine in the Southern Maine net, and made a diving save
to stop Watt on a penalty stroke in the 51st minute of play. Superchi concluded
her work with a flashy stick save with 31 seconds remaining to preserve the
shutout.
Overall, Worcester State held a 15-8 advantage in shots, while the Huskies
held a slight edge in penalty corners at 5-4. Bates recorded a pair of saves for
the Lancers.
Summary 1st 2nd Final
Worcester State (13-9) 0 0 0
Southern Maine (15-7) 1 1 2
Scoring: 1. USM, Renee Heath (unassisted) 15:20. 2. Sarah Dolley (Deedra
Beveridge) 49:55
Saves: SM, Jessie Superchi 13 WS, Alisha Bates, 2
Penalty Corners: SM, 5 WS, 4 Shots: SM, 8 WS, 15.
Defensive Saves: SM, 1 (Erika Profenno) WS, 0.
2002 ECAC Division III New England Field Hockey Championship
Semifinals
Saturday, November 16
Semifinals (at Gorham, Maine)
Southern Maine vs. Mt. Holyoke 11:00 a.m.
Clark vs. Keene State 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 17
Championship (at Gorham, Maine)
Two semifinal winners 1:00
Wednesday, November 13
First Round Games (at on-campus sites of the higher seeds)
at #1 Clark defeated #8 Endicott 6-0
at #4 Keene State defeated #5 Babson 2-1
#7 Worcester State at #2 Southern Maine ppd.
#6 Gordon at #3 Mount Holyoke ppd.
Thursday, November 14, 2002
at #2 Southern Maine defeated #7 Worcester State 2-0
at #3 Mt. Holyoke defeated #6 Gordon 1-0 (OT)
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Wednesday, November 13, 2002
Today's ECAC Division III New England Tournament Game between Southern Maine and
Worcester State College has been postponed due to the weather until tomorrow
(Thursday, November 14) at 1:30 p.m.
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Monday, November 11, 2002
USM Field Hockey Second Seed for ECAC Tournament
GORHAM, Maine -- The University of Southern Maine Huskies field hockey has
been named the second seed for the 2002 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC)
Division III New England Division III Field Hockey Championship that is scheduled
to begin Wednesday (Nov. 13) with four first round games. The tournament is an
eight-team, single-elimination format.
Southern Maine will host Little East Conference rival and seventh seed
Worcester State College in a first round game on Wednesday. Other first round
games include top seeded Clark University hosting eighth seeded Endicott College,
third seeded Mt.Holyoke College entertains sixth seeded Gordon College and fourth
seeded Keene State College will be at home against fifth seeded Babson College.
2002 ECAC Division III New England Field Hockey Championship
Wednesday, November 13
First Round Games (at on-campus sites of the higher seeds)
#8 Endicott (11-9) at #1 Clark (17-3) 7:00
#7 Worcester State (13-8) at #2 Southern Maine (14-7) 1:30
#6 Gordon (14-5) at #3 Mt. Holyoke (16-4) 2:00
#5 Babson (14-8) at #4 Keene State (14-8) 6:00
Saturday, November 16
Semifinals (at tba)
Endicott/Clark winner vs. Keene State/Babson winner tba
Southern Maine/Worcester State winner vs. Mt. Holoke/Babson winner tba
Sunday, November 17
Championship (at tba)
Two semifinal winners tba
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Monday, November 11, 2002
Four USM Huskies Named to LEC Field Hockey All-Star Teams
GORHAM, Maine -- Four members of the University of Southern Maine Huskies
field hockey team have been named to the 2002 Little East Conference Field Hockey
All-Star teams following a vote by the league's head coaches. The all-star teams
and individual awards were announced Monday (November 11) by commissioner William
M. Moore.
Name to the All-LEC first team from USM were senior forward Sarah Dolley
(Oakland, Maine), junior midfielder Darci Holland (Buckfield, Maine) and senior
back Jodi Eldridge (Westbrook, Maine). Selected to the second team was senior
forward Renee Heath (Brunswick, Maine). This is the third straight season that
Heath has been named to the All-LEC first or second squad. It is the first all-
conference citation for other three.
Dolley shared the team lead in scoring with 20 points on nine goals and two
assists. She had five game winning goals this season. Holland tied for third in
scoring with 14 points on four goals and six assists. Eldridge had two assists
and two defensive saves while starting all 21 games. Heath shared team scoring
honors with Dolley with 20 points on seven goals and six assists. Heath and
Holland shared the team lead in assists.
"These four players are very deserving of all-conference honors," commented
head coach Bonny Brown-Denico. "Each has contributed to our success on the field,
and it's great to see them recognized by the coaches."
Southern Maine, 14-7 overall and 7-3 in the Little East Conference during the
regular season, lost a heart-breaker in the LEC championship game at Plymouth
State College Saturday, 2-1. The Huskies have been selected to play in the
Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III New England Tournament
that begins Wednesday.
Little East Conference
2002 Field Hockey Awards
Offensive Player of the Year
Annie Timson, Senior, Forward, Keene State College
Defensive Player of the Year
Nichole Dallas, Junior, Back, Keene State College
Rookie of the Year
Robin Dziedzic, Freshman, Back, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Coach of the Year
Bonnie Lord, Plymouth State College
First Team
Name Position Class Institution
Annie Timson Forward Senior Keene State College
Tanya Strong Forward Junior Keene State College
Jill Matteson Forward Senior Plymouth State College
Sarah Dolley Forward Senior University of Southern Maine
Mo Deegan Midfield Sophomore Eastern Connecticut State University
Katie Dodge Midfield Senior Plymouth State College
Darci Holland Midfield Junior University of Southern Maine
Nichole Dallas Back Junior Keene State College
Jodie Eldridge Back Senior University of Southern Maine
Kristle Wheeler Back Senior Plymouth State College
Ellen Ward Goalie Junior Plymouth State College
Second Team
Name Position Class Institution
Ashley Karpf Forward Senior Bridgewater State College
Sharon Kilpatrick Forward Sophomore Eastern Connecticut State University
Christen Watt Forward Junior Worcester State College
Renee Heath Forward Senior University of Southern Maine
Erika Smith Midfield Junior Bridgewater State College
Jen Currier Midfield Junior Fitchburg State College
Suzanne Kohler Midfield Senior Keene State College
Erin Dziedzic Back Senior University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Kristin Therkelsen Back Senior Eastern Connecticut State University
Annie Metz Back Sophomore Plymouth State College
Amy Carroll Goalie Senior Keene State College
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Saturday, November 9, 2002
Plymouth State Holds Off Southern Maine, 2-1
Panthers Secure Third Consecutive Little East Conference Title
PLYMOUTH, N.H. - Senior forward Jill Matteson (Chatham, Mass.) netted the
game-winning goal midway through the second half, and Plymouth State withstood a
ferocious Southern Maine rally to post a 2-1 win and capture its third
consecutive Little East Conference tournament title.
Plymouth State, which improved to 17-1, will now advance to the NCAA Division
III Tournament, while Southern Maine, which slipped to 14-6, will await word on
post-season play.
The Panthers took a 1-0 lead in the 26th minute of play, on an unassisted
goal by senior back Kristle Wheeler (Brandon, Vt.). Wheeler, who additionally
turned in a stellar defensive game, earned Tournament Most Outstanding Player
honors.
Matteson's game-winner, in the 50th minute of play, was also an unassisted
goal.
Southern Maine cut the deficit in half when junior midfielder Darci Holland
(Buckfield, Maine) scored on a feed from senior midfielder Renee Heath in the 58th
minute of play.
However, the Huskies were unable to put the equalizer past senior keeper
Ellen Ward (Thorndike, Maine), who turned aside four shots. Southern Maine
received an equally-strong performance from junior keeper Jessie Superchi
(Campton, N.H.), who recorded 14 saves, including 10 in the first half.
Plymouth State held a decided edge in shots, 19-7, and built a 12-8 edge in
penalty corners.
Summary 1st 2nd Final
Southern Maine (14-7) 0 1 1
Plymouth State (17-1) 1 1 2
Scoring: 1. PS, Kristle Wheeler (unassisted) 26:05; 2. PS, Jill Matteson
(unassisted) 50:15; 3. SM, Darci Holland (Renee Heath) 58:57.
Goalies: SM, Jessie Superchi (14); PS, Ellen Ward (4).
Penalty Corners: SM, 8; PS, 12. Shots: SM, 7 PS, 19
Defensive Saves: SM, 0; PS, 0.
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Friday, November 8, 2002
Southern Maine Blanks Keene State 1-0, Will Face Plymouth State in Finals
PLYMOUTH, N.H. - For the second time in as many playoff outings, freshman
forward Rachael Nimon (Augusta, Maine) netted the lone goal midway through the
first half to lift the University of Southern Maine Huskies to a berth in
tomorrow's Little East Conference championship game, following a 1-0 triumph over
the Keene State College Owls Friday afternoon at event-host Plymouth State
College.
Southern Maine, which improved to 14-6 overall and extended its current
winning streak to six in a row, will face two-time defending conference champion
Plymouth State College in the finals tomorrow at 12 noon. Plymouth State improved
to 16-1 on the campaign with a 1-0, overtime win over Worcester State College in
today's other semifinal game. This marks the first time in the five-year history
of the tournament that Southern Maine has advanced to the title game. In each of
the prior four years, the Huskies were eliminated in the semifinals
Keene State College, which had recorded a 3-2 triumph over Southern Maine at
home October 12, slipped to 14-8, and will await word on its possible post-season
participation.
Nimon's goal came at 24:29, and was the result of a scramble in front of the
Keene State net. Nimon collected a loose ball to the left of the goal, and
whistled a short shot past Keene State senior keeper Amy Carroll (Brunswick,
Maine).
The remainder of the game unfolded as a defensive battle, with Southern Maine
collecting just seven shots and seven penalty corners, while Keene State managed
but four shots and four penalty corners. Carroll was called upon to make five
saves for the Owls, while Southern Maine junior keeper Jessie Superchi (Campton,
N.H.) stopped the lone shot she faced.
Scoring 1st 2nd Final
Keene State (14-8) 0 0 0
Southern Maine (14-6) 1 0 1
Scoring: 1. SM, Rachael Nimon (unassisted) 24:29.
Goalie Saves: SM, Jessie Superchi (1) KS, Amy Carroll (5).
Penalty Corners: SM, 7 KS, 4. Shots: SM, 7 KS, 4
Defensive Saves: SM, 0 KS, 0.
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Tuesday, November 5, 2002
Little East Conference Tournament - First Round Game
Southern Maine Downs Bridgewater State, 1-0, Advances to Semifinals
GORHAM, Maine - Freshman forward Rachael Nimon (Augusta, Maine) netted the
lone goal of the game midway through the first half to lift the University of
Southern Maine Huskies to a 1-0 triumph over the Bridgewater State College Bears
in the opening round of the Little East Conference Tournament Tuesday afternoon at
the Paula D. Hodgdon Field.
Southern Maine, which improved to 13-6 on the season, will make its fifth
consecutive appearance in the LEC semifinals when it faces the winner of this
evening's UMass Dartmouth at Keene State contest. The semifinals and finals will
be played at regular-season champion Plymouth State College on Friday and Saturday
afternoons. Bridgewater State concludes the year with an 8-8 mark.
Nimon's goal came at 16:22, and was a deflection of a shot from senior
forward Renee Heath (Brunswick, Maine). Running towards the goal along the end
line, Heath rocketed a shot to the goal mouth, which Nimon redirected inside the
far post.
The Huskies continued the attack throughout the remainder of the first half,
but were unable to increase their advantage. Southern Maine held a decided edge
in play in the second half, but Bridgewater State sophomore goalie Lauren Mazzola
(Westwood, Mass.) made eight of her nine saves to keep the Bears in the game.
Overall, the Huskies held a 14-8 advantage in shots and a 13-9 edge in
penalty corners. Southern Maine junior keeper Jessie Superchi (Campton, N.H.)
recorded six saves to post her second straight shutout.
Scoring 1st 2nd Final
Bridgewater State (8-8) 0 0 0
Southern Maine (13-6) 1 0 1
Scoring: 1. SM, Rachael Nimon (Renee Heath) 16:22.
Goalies Save: SM, Jessie Superchi 6 BS, Lauren Mazzola, 9.
Penalty Corners: SM, 13 BS, 9. Shots: SM, 14 BS, 9
Defensive Saves: SM, 1 (Kayla Vaughan) BS, 0.
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Monday, November 4, 2002
USM Huskies Host Bridgewater State in LEC Playoff Game
GORHAM, Maine -- The University of Southern Maine Huskies field hockey team
opens its quest for the Little East Conference championship Tuesday (November 5)
afternoon when it hosts the Bridgewater State College Bears in a first round
playoff game at the Paula D. Hodgdon Field. Game time is set for 2:30 p.m.
Southern Maine, which defeated Bridgewater State this past Saturday 1-0, is
the third seed in the seven-team, single-elimination format tournament after
compiling a 7-3 mark in Little East play and a 12-6 record overall. Bridgewater
State, the number six seed, was 4-6 in LEC games and 8-7 overall.
Other first round games Tuesday include second seeded Keene State College
(13-7, 8-2 LEC) hosting the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (5-13, 4-6 LEC)
at 6:00 p.m., and fourth seeded Worcester State College (12-7, 6-4 LEC)
entertaining fifth seeded Eastern Connecticut State University (7-9, 5-5 LEC) at
6:00 p.m. Regular season champion Plymouth State College (15-1, 10-0 LEC) gets a
first round bye and will serve as the host institution for the semifinals and
finals this Friday and Saturday (November 8-9).
USM is led by senior forwards Sarah Dolley (Oakland, Maine) and Renee Heath
(Brunswick, Maine) along with junior goalie Jessie Superchi (Campton, N.H.).
Bridgewater State is paced offensively by junior forward Tammy Taranto (Waltham,
Mass.)and goalies Johannah Price (Shannock, RI)and Lauren Mazzola (Westwood,
Mass.).
2002 LEC Field Hockey Tournament
(top seven teams qualify for single-elimination tournament)
First Round Games
Tuesday, November 5, 2002 (at the higher seed)
#7 U Mass Dartmouth (5-13) at #2 Keene State (13-7) 6:00 p.m.
#6 Bridgewater State (8-7) at #3 Southern Maine (12-6) 2:30 p.m.
#5 Eastern Connecticut (7-9) at #4 Worcester State (12-7) 6:00 p.m.
Semifinals
Friday, November 8, 2002 (at Plymouth State)
Eastern Connecticut/Worcester State Winner at #1 Plymouth State (15-1) 12:00 p.m.
UMass Dartmouth/Keene State winner vs. Bridgewater/Southern Maine winner 2:30 p.m.
Championship
Saturday, November 10, 2002 (at Plymouth State)
Two Semifinal winners 12:00 p.m.
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Saturday, November 2, 2002
Southern Maine Holds Off Bridgewater State, 1-0
GORHAM, Maine - Senior forward Sarah Dolley (Oakland, Maine) netted the lone
goal midway through the second half to lift the University of Southern Maine
Huskies to a 1-0 triumph over the visiting Bridgewater State Bears Saturday
afternoon at Paula D. Hodgdon Field.
Southern Maine, which concluded the regular season with an overall mark of
12-6 and a league slate of 7-3, enters the upcoming LEC Tournament as the number-
three seed. The Huskies will host an opening round game on Tuesday against a yet-
to-be-determined opponent. Bridgewater State, which slipped to 8-7 and 4-6, will
not know its post-season fate until tomorrow afternoon when the remaining
conference teams conclude their regular season schedules.
Dolley's goal came off a scramble in front of the net. Senior Renee Heath
(Brunswick, Maine) gained control of the ball and slid a short pass to the left,
where Dolley smacked the ball inside the near post in the 56th minute of play.
Bridgewater State, which held the edge in play all afternoon, picked up the
pace over the closing minutes, but was unable to net the equalizer. The Bears held
a 15-7 advantage in shots and a 10-7 edge in penalty corners, but Southern Maine
junior keeper Jessie Superchi (Campton, N.H.) registered 12 saves to preserve the
win. Sophomore Lauren Mazzola (Westwood, Mass.) turned aside a pair of shots for
the Bears.
Scoring 1st 2nd Final
Bridgewater State (8-7, 4-5) 0 0 0
Southern Maine (12-6; 7-3) 0 1 1
Scoring: 1. SM, Sarah Dolley (Renee Heath) 55:17.
Goalies: SM, Jessie Superchi 12 BS, Lauren Mazzola 2.
Penalty Corners: SM, 7 BS, 10 Shots: SM, 7 BS, 15
Defensive Saves: SM, 1 (Amy Ouellette) BS, 0.
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Monday, October 28, 2002
Southern Maine Overcomes Framingham State, 3-2
FRAMINGHAM, Mass - Freshman forward Rachael Nimon (Augusta, Maine) netted a
pair of goals including the game-winner, as the University of Southern Maine
Huskies spotted the host Framingham State Rams a 1-0 lead, before erupting for
three straight goals to post a 3-2 Little East Conference victory Monday
afternoon.
Triumphant in three consecutive outings, Southern Maine now stands at 11-6
and 6-3 in the conference, while Framingham State slipped to 4-12 overall and 2-6.
Nimon's goals were near carbon copies of one another. The first one came off
a free hit at the top left of the circle and witnessed senior Jodie Eldridge
(Westbrook, Maine) strike the ball towards the far post. Nimon, who was positioned
to the right of the post, redirected the ball past senior keeper Megan Johnson
(South Dennis, Mass.) to give the Huskies the lead for good at 2-1 at 54:04
Nimon's second goal came on a penalty corner opportunity, and again saw her
deflect a shot by Eldridge to give the Huskies a seemingly comfortable 3-1
advantage at 63:58.
However, the Rams pulled within 3-2 just 47 seconds later when freshman
forward Becky Martin (Fairhaven, Mass.) converted feed from sophomore Amanda Seely
(Wakefield, Mass.).
Southern Maine junior keeper Jessie Superchi (Campton, N.H.) turned aside
three shots to ensure the Rams would draw no closer. Johnson had six saves for
Framingham State.
The Rams took a 1-0 lead at 8:33, on a goal by junior Elizabeth Britton
(Barnstable, Mass.), but junior Deedra Beveridge (Camden, Maine) responded for the
Huskies at 17:01.
Southern Maine returns to action on Saturday when it concludes the regular
season by entertaining Bridgewater State College, while Framingham State will
travel to Salem State tomorrow.
Scoring 1st 2nd Final
Southern Maine (11-6; 6-3) 1 2 3
Framingham State (4-12, 2-6) 1 1 2
Scoring: 1. FS, Elizabeth Britton (Jamie Shannon) 8:33; 2. SM, Deedra Beveridge
(Kayla Vaughan) 17:01; 3. SM, Rachael Nimon (Jodie Eldridge) 54:04; 4. SM, Nimon
(Eldridge) 63:58; 5. FS, Becky Martin (Amanda Seely) 64:45.
Goalies: SM, Jessie Superchi (3); FS, Megan Johnson (6)
Penalty Corners: SM, 11; FS, 5. Shots: USM, 11; FSC, 7.
Defensive Saves: SM, 0; FS, 0.
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Sunday, October 27, 2002
Southern Maine Rallies to Beat Fitchburg State, 3-1
GORHAM, Maine - Senior forward Sarah Dolley (Oakland, Maine) scored a pair of
goals, including the game winner, to lead the University of Southern Maine Huskies
to a 3-1, Little East Conference triumph over the visiting Fitchburg State Falcons
Sunday afternoon at Paula Hodgdon Field.
With the win, Southern Maine clinched a berth in next month's conference
tournament and improved to 10-6 overall and 5-3 in the LEC, while Fitchburg State
fell to 6-8 and 3-5.
Southern Maine took control of the game with a pair of goals within a span of
1:06 late in the first half to turn a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 advantage. Freshman
Rachael Nimon (Augusta, Maine) tied the game at 1-1 when she redirected a shot by
freshman Sarah Metivier (Old Town) at 26:59.
Southern Maine continued to attack, and took its first lead of the afternoon
at 28:05, when Dolley rifled a shot passed Fitchburg State junior goalie Angela
Buffington (Carver, Mass.). The play was initiated by junior Darci Holland
(Buckfield, Maine), who collected a loose ball just outside the circle and fed
senior Renee Heath (Brunswick, Maine), who found Dolley to the right of the goal.
Dolley added an insurance goal off a feed from junior Amy Ouellette (Jay,
Maine) to give the Huskies a 3-1 advantage with 11:22 remaining in the contest.
Fitchburg had taken a 1-0 lead on a strange goal off the stick of sophomore
Veronica Orozco (Nantucket, Mass.) at 12:22. Sophomore Julie Wessells (Shirley,
Mass.) carried the ball across the midfield stripe along the far sideline, before
launching a shot just wide of the near post. However, right before the ball
crossed the endline, Orozco raced in and deflected the ball around Southern Maine
junior goalie Jessie Superchi (Campton, N.H.), who was guarding the post.
Southern Maine held the overall edge in play, and outshot Fitchburg State by
a 15-4 margin, and built a 10-2 edge in corner keys. Buffington kept the Falcons
in the game by making eight saves, while Superchi turned aside three shots for the
Huskies.
Southern Maine returns to action tomorrow when it travels to Framingham
State, while Fitchburg State will host Plymouth State on Wednesday.
Scoring 1st 2nd Final
Fitchburg State (6-8; 3-5) 1 0 1
Southern Maine (10-6; 5-3) 2 1 3
Scoring: 1. FSC, Veronica Orozco (Julie Wessells) 12:22; 2. SM, Rachael Nimon
(Sarah Metivier) 26:59; 3. SM, Sarah Dolley (Renee Heath, Darci Holland) 28:05. 4.
SM, Dolley (Amy Ouellette) 58:38.
Penalty Corners: SM, 10; FSC, 2. Shots: SM, 15; FSC, 4.
Defensive Saves: SM, 0; FSC, 1 (Carolyn Murphy).
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Friday, October 25, 2002
Schedule Changes: Wednesday's (10-23) game at Framingham State has been
rescheduled for Monday, October 28 at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday's (10-26) game at home against Fitchburg State has been moved to Sunday
(10-27) at 12:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2002
Today's game at Framingham State has been postponed to due field conditions. A
makeup date will be announced.
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Saturday, October 19, 2002
Southern Maine Rolls to a 3-1 Win over UMass Dartmouth
NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. - The University of Southern Maine Huskies received
unassisted goals from three players, including the game-winner from senior Renee
Heath (Brunswick, Maine), en route to a 3-1 Little East Conference triumph over
the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Corsairs Saturday afternoon.
The win improves the Huskies' record to 9-6 overall and 4-3 in the
conference, while the Corsairs fall to 3-11 overall and 2-5.
Following a first half goal from junior midfielder Darci Holland (Buckfield,
Maine), Heath scored the eventual game-winner off a penalty corner situation in
the 40th minute. Collecting the ball just inside the circle, she dribbled through
the UMass defense, before beating junior keeper Meaghan Apostolec (Plymouth,
Mass.) to the left side with a low shot.
UMass Dartmouth cut the deficit in half, when junior Alixandra Wildes
(Carver, Mass.) fed senior Jacquelyn Briggs (Hingham, Mass.) at 55:35.
Senior forward Sarah Dolley (Oakland, Maine) answered for Southern Maine with
a goal on a breakaway at 66:58.
Southern Maine outshot UMass Dartmouth by a 17-6 margin and compiled an
advantage of 14-8 in penalty corners. Apostolec registered 11 saves for the
Corsairs, while junior Jessie Superchi (Campton, N.H.) and freshman Nicole Sergent
(Gardiner, Maine) combined to make five saves for the Huskies.
UMass Dartmouth returns to action on Tuesday, when it travels to UMass
Boston, while Southern Maine will venture to Framingham State on Wednesday.
Summary 1st 2nd Final
Southern Maine (9-6; 4-3) 1 2 3
UMass Dartmouth (3-11; 2-5) 0 1 1
Scoring: 1. SM, Darci Holland (unassisted) 12:40; 2, SM, Renee Heath (unassisted)
39:09; 3. D, Jacquelyn Briggs (Alixandra Wildes) 55:35; 4. SM, Sarah Dolley
(unassisted) 66:58.
Saves: USM, Jessie Superchi (25:21; 0 saves; 0 goals) and Nicole Sergent (44:39; 5
saves; 1 goal). D, Meaghan Apostolec (11)
Penalty Corners: SM, 14 D, 8. Shots: SM, 17, D, 6.
Defensive Saves: None.
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Thursday, October 17, 2002
Colby Beats Southern Maine in Overtime, 2-1
WATERVILLE, Maine. - Sophomore forward Wendy Bonner (Lexington, Mass.)
scored two goals, including the game winner in the opening moments of overtime
and the Colby College White Mules overcame a resilient performance by the
University of Southern Maine Huskies to record a 2-1 triumph on Thursday
afternoon.
With the win, Colby halts a four-game losing streak and improves to 6-4,
while Southern Maine falls to 8-6.
The game-winning goal came off an unsuccessful penalty corner, in which
Southern Maine broke up the set play. However, Bonner collected the loose ball
just inside the circle and rifled a shot through a screen and past Southern
Maine junior goalie Jessie Superchi (Campton, N.H.) just 2:38 into the overtime
period.
The Huskies had scored the equalizer with 35 seconds remaining in
regulation to force the extra session. The goal was also initiated on a penalty-
corner situation that resulted in a scramble in front of the net. Freshman
forward Kayla Vaughan (Monroe, Maine) directed the ball to junior Deedra
Beveridge (Camden, Maine), and her shot deflected high into the air and behind
senior goalie Carrie Morin (Augusta, Maine).
Bonner had given the White Mules a 1-0 first half lead, off a set up from
junior Brittney Lazar (Holden, Mass.) at 9:40.
Colby held a decided edge in play, outshooting Southern Maine by an 19-5
margin, and holding a 12-8 advantage in penalty corners. Superchi was called
upon to make 11 saves for the Huskies, while Morin had three for the White
Mules.
The teams return to action on Saturday, when Southern Maine travels to UMass
Dartmouth, while Colby hosts Connecticut College.
at Waterville, Maine 1st 2nd 1OT Final
Southern Maine (8-6) 0 1 0 1
Colby College (6-4) 1 0 1 2
Scoring: 1. C, Wendy Bonner (Brittney Lazar) 9:40; 2. SM, Deedra Beveridge
(Kayla Vaughan) 69:25; 3. C, Bonner (unassisted) 72:38.
Saves: C, Carrie Morin (3); SM, Jessie Superchi (11)
Penalty Corners: C, 12 SM, 8 Shots: C, 19 SM, 5.
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Saturday, October 12, 2002
Keene State Holds Off Southern Maine, 3-2
KEENE, N.H. - Senior Renee Heath (Brunswick, Maine) scored each of
Southern Maine's two goals, but junior forward Tanya Strong (Hatfield, Mass.)
answered with a hat trick for Keene State, to lead the Owls to a 3-2 triumph in
Little East Conference action Saturday afternoon.
Keene State, which has now won four of its past five outings, improved to
9-5 overall and 4-2 in the LEC, while Southern Maine slipped 8-5 and 3-3.
After Strong and Heath traded first-half goals to send the game into the
intermission deadlocked at 1-1, the Owls took the lead for good when Strong
netted a pair of goals within a span of 2:30 early in the second half. Senior
forward Melissa Harnch-Smith (Newburyport, Mass.) assisted on Strong's second
goal at 41:00, while Strong's third goal at 43:30 was unassisted.
Heath responded with her second goal of the game to trim the deficit to
3-2 at 69:02, but Southern Maine was unable to net the equalizer.
Senior Annie Timson (Derry, N.H.) recorded an assist on Strong's first
goal, while junior Deedra Beveridge (Camden, Maine) set up Heath's first goal.
Keene State, which travels to New England College on Tuesday, received six
saves from senior goalie Amy Carroll (Brunswick, Maine), while junior goalie
Jessie Superchi (Campton, N.H.) turned aside four shots for Southern Maine,
which travels to Colby College on Wednesday.
Scoring 1st 2nd Final
Southern Maine (8-5) 1 1 2
Keene State (7-2) 1 2 3
Scoring: 1. KS, Tanya Strong (Annie Timson) 19:00; 2. SM, Renee Heath (Deedra
Beveridge) 32:25; 3. KS, Strong (Melissa Harnch-Smith) 41:00; 4. KS, Strong
(unassisted) 43:30. SM, Heath (unassisted) 69:02.
Saves: KS, Amy Carroll 6 SM, Jessie Superchi 4.
Shots: KS, 11 USM 9.
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Tuesday, October 8, 2002
Southern Maine Stuns 14th-Ranked Bowdoin
GORHAM, Maine - Senior forward Sarah Dolley (Oakland, Maine) scored the
game-winning goal midway through the second half to lead the University of
Southern Maine Huskies to a stunning 2-1 triumph over the 14th-ranked Bowdoin
College Polar Bears Tuesday afternoon in a non-conference field hockey game at
Paula Hodgdon Field.
Southern Maine improved to 8-4 overall, while Bowdoin, which had won five
straight contests entering the game, fell to 7-2. In addition, the win marks
Southern Maine's first triumph against Bowdoin since a 3-2 victory on October
10, 1990. Since then, the Huskies had suffered 11 consecutive losses to the
Polar Bears.
Following a scoreless first half, the Huskies grabbed a 1-0 lead in the
opening minutes of the second half when freshman Sarah Metivier (Old Town,
Maine) collected a long feed from junior Darci Holland (Buckfield, Maine) and
whistled a shot to the left of junior keeper Gillian McDonald (Hudson, Quebec).
The Huskies increased their advantage to 2-0 when Dolley redirected a
cross from senior Renee Heath (Brunswick, Maine) with 15:42 remaining in the
contest.
Bowdoin, which held the edge in play all afternoon, stormed the Huskies'
end over the final 10 minutes, and cut the deficit in half with 6:27 remaining.
Junior midfielder Amanda Burrage (Brookline, Mass.) fed a pass through a maze of
players in front of the Huskies' net and right to senior forward Leah McClure
(Rothesay, New Brunswick), who flicked the ball past the on-rushing Southern
Maine junior keeper Jessie Superchi (Campton, N.H.).
The Polar Bears continued the attack over the final minutes, but were
unable to net the equalizer. For the game, Bowdoin held an 18-5 advantage in
shots. However, Superchi made 12 saves to preserve the win for Southern Maine.
McDonald had one save for the Polar Bears.
The teams return to action on Saturday, when Bowdoin travels to
Connecticut College while Southern Maine visits Keene State.
Scoring 1st 2nd Final
Bowdoin College (7-2) 0 1 1
Southern Maine (8-4) 0 2 2
Scoring: 1. SM, Sarah Metivier (Darci Holland) 37:45; 2. SM, Sarah Dolley (Renee
Heath) 54:18. 3, B, Leah McClure (Amanda Burrage) 63:33.
Goalie Saves: SM, Jessie Superchi 12 B, Gillian McDonald 3.
Penalty Corners: SM, 5 B, 7. Shots: SM, 5 B, 18.
Defensive Saves: SM, Rachael Wollstadt B, none.
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Saturday, October 5, 2002
Worcester State Shuts Out Southern Maine, 1-0
WORCESTER, MA - Sophomore Amanda Vasconcelos (Swansea, Mass.) scored the
lone goal in the opening minutes to lead the Worcester State College Lancers to
a 1-0 triumph over the visiting University of Southern Maine Huskies in Little
East Conference action Saturday afternoon.
The Lancers, who have won four consecutive games, improved to 5-4 overall
and 3-2 in the conference, while the Huskies fell to 7-4 and 3-2.
Vasconcelos redirected a shot from senior defender Jenessa Murphy
(Deerfield, Mass.) past Southern Maine junior goalie Jessie Superchi (Campton,
N.H.) just 2:05 into the contest.
The remainder of the game unfolded as defensive struggle with the majority
of the play confined to the midfield. Southern Maine held the edge in shots
(7-4) and penalty corners (7-2), but was unable to net the equalizer.
Junior goalie Alisha Bates (Palmer, Mass.) recorded four saves for the
Lancers, while Superchi turned aside two shots for the Huskies.
The teams return to action on Tuesday, when Southern Maine hosts Bowdoin,
while Worcester State entertains Westfield State.
Scoring 1st 2nd Final
Southern Maine (7-4, 3-2) 0 0 0
Worcester State (5-4, 3-2) 1 0 1
Scoring: WS, Amanda Vasconcelos (Jenessa Murphy) 2:05.
Goalie Saves: SM, Jessie Superchi (2) WS, Alisha Bates (4)
Penalty Corners: SM, 7 WS 2. Shots: SM, 7 WSC 4.
Defensive Saves: SM, 0; WS, Kristen Brown 2.
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Wednesday, October 2, 2002
Panthers Edge Huskies to Take LEC Top Spot
GORHAM, Maine -- Freshman forward Lilly Silva (Lowell, Mass.) scored the
only goal of the game in the first half to give the Plymouth State College
Panthers a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the University of Southern Maine Huskies
in a Little East Conference showdown Wednesday afternoon at Paula D. Hodgdon
Field.
The win was the fourth straight for the Panthers who are now 7-1 overall
and the only unbeaten team in the Little East (4-0). Southern Maine, winner of
its last six games, dropped to 7-3 overall and 3-1 in the conference.
Silva picked up her third goal of the season at the 22:37 mark of the
first half when she converted a short shot off a crossing pass from the right
wing by senior Marushka Eddy (Nantucket, Mass.). The Panthers dominated the
first 35 minutes, piling up a 9-2 edge in shots.
Southern Maine played better in the second half, putting some pressure on
Plymouth junior goalie Ellen Ward (Thorndike, Maine). The Huskies best chance
came with about ten minutes to play, but the ball hopped over freshman Kayla
Vaughan's (Monroe, Maine) stick 10 feet out from goal as Ward was scrambling
back into position.
Ward, the nation's leading Division III goalie, was credited with three
saves as she lowered her best-in-the-nation goals against average to 0.13. The
shutout was her fifth of the season and the 20th of her career. USM junior
goalie Jessie Superchi (Campton, N.H.) was superb, keeping the Huskies in
the game by making 13 saves. Plymouth State finished the game with a 17-6 edge
in shots and an 11-2 advantage in penalty corners.
Southern Maine travels to Worcester State College this Saturday for
another important Little East Conference game, starting at 2:00 p.m.. Plymouth
State is off until next Tuesday (Oct. 8) when it hosts Salem State College in
Little East play. Game time is 4:00 p.m.
at Gorham, Maine 1st 2nd Final
Plymouth State (7-1; 4-0 LEC) 1 0 1
Southern Maine (7-3; 3-1 LEC) 0 0 0
Scoring: Lilly Silva (Eddy Marushka) 22:37.
Goalie Saves: SM, Jessie Superchi 13 PS, Ellen Ward 3
Penalty Corners: SM, 2 PS, 11 Shots: SM, 6 PS, 17
Defensive Saves: none
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Monday, September 30, 2002
USM's Renee Heath Earns Little East Conference Weekly Award
Southern Main Preps for Showdown with Plymouth State
GORHAM, Maine. - University of Southern Maine senior forward Renee Heath
(Brunswick, Maine) earned Little East Conference Offensive Player of the Week
honors after leading the Huskies to a trio of wins last week and extending the
team's current winning streak to six games.
Heath tallied three goals and added an assist for seven points. She scored the
lone goal in the 1-0 overtime win at UMaine-Farmington, and netted the first two
goals in the team's 3-1 win over conference foe Eastern Connecticut. She began
the week by setting up the game-winning goal in the 5-0 win over Salem State.
Her efforts have propelled the Huskies to an overall record of 7-2. In
Little East action, Southern Maine and Plymouth State College are currently tied
for top honors with identical 3-0 records. The two sides will face-off on
Wednesday afternoon at Southern Maine.
"Renee is an intense player who has the rare ability to involve everyone
in the play and elevate their level of play," said Head Coach Bonny Brown-
Denico. "Her combination of phenomenal speed and stickhandling skills makes her
a potent offensive threat and her play has been instrumental to our recent
winning streak."
After beginning the year at 1-2, the Huskies have won six consecutive
games, which stands as the program's longest streak in five years. The 1997
club won eight straight games en route to a 12-9 final record.
Heath, who was held scoreless during the team's 1-2 start, has collected
nine points on four goals and an assist during the winning streak. She is
second on the team in scoring and sixth in the conference. Her current totals
have improved her career numbers to 20 goals and 10 assists for 50 points.
Her offense could be pivotal to the team's success during the upcoming
showdown with Plymouth State. wThe Panthers will enter the match boasting a
rock solid defense that has allowed just one goal in seven games.
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Saturday, September 28, 2002
Southern Maine Wins Sixth Straight, Defeats Eastern Connecticut, 3-1
GORHAM, Maine - Senior forward Renee Heath (Brunswick, Maine) scored a
pair of goals, including the game-winner as Southern Maine extended its longest
winning streak in five years to six in row with a 3-1 triumph over Little East
Conference foe Eastern Connecticut State University, Saturday afternoon at Paula
Hodgdon Field.
Southern Maine had not won six straight since the 1997 contingent posted
eight consecutive wins en route to a 12-9 mark. The Huskies, who advanced to 7-2
overall and 3-0 in the conference have now won all seven encounters with the
Warriors (3-4, 2-1).
The game remained scoreless until less than 10 minutes to play in the
first half, when Heath struck twice within a span of 3:23. Her first goal, off a
feed from freshman forward Kayla Vaughan (Monroe, Maine), gave the Huskies a 1-0
lead with 9:38 remaining. Heath added the eventual game-winner at 6:15, when she
deflected a long pass from senior forward Sarah Dolley (Oakland, Maine) past
Eastern Connecticut sophomore goalie Meredith Bogue (Pawcatuck, CT) .
Eastern Connecticut trimmed the deficit in half moments before the break
on a goal by junior midfielder K.C. Swieconek (Annapolis, Md.) off a rebound.
Sophomore forward Sharon Kilpatrick (Londonderry, N.H.) took the initial shot,
but Southern Maine junior keeper Jessie Superchi (Campton, N.H.) made the save
but was unable to contain the rebound.
Following the intermission, Southern Maine freshman forward Rachael Nimon
(Augusta, Maine) put the game out of reach when she deflected a shot by junior
midfielder Darci Holland (Buckfield, Maine) into the net for a 3-2 lead with
18:58 remaining.
Superchi turned aside five shots for the Huskies, who return to action on
Wednesday when they entertain Plymouth State, while Bogue also registered five
saves for the Warriors, who entertain Bridgewater State College on Tuesday.
Scoring 1st 2nd - Final
Eastern Connecticut (3-4, 2-1 LEC) 1 0 - 1
Southern Maine (7-2, 3-0 LEC) 2 1 - 3
Scoring: 1. SM, Renee Heath (Kayla Vaughan) 25:22; 2. SM, Heath (Sarah Dolley)
28:45; 3. EC, K.C. Swieconek (Sharon Kilpatrick) 33:58; 4. SM, Rachael Nimon
(Darci Holland) 51:02.
Goalie Saves: SM, Jessie Superchi (5); EC Meredith Bogue (5).
Penalty Corners: SM, 4; EC, 6. Shots: SM, 12; EC, 7.
Defensive Saves: SM, 0; EC, Christina Pannone
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Thursday, September 26, 2002
Heath Scores in OT to Give USM 1-0 Win Over UMF
FARMINGTON, Maine -- Senior forward Renee Heath (Brunswick, Maine)
scored the game's only goal with less than six minutes to play in the second
sudden-death overtime period to give the visiting University of Southern Maine
Huskies a 1-0 victory over the University of Maine at Farmington Beavers in a
non-conference field hockey game Thursday afternoon.
The win was the fifth straight for the Huskies who improve to 6-2 overall.
It was the Huskies' first win over the Beavers since 1998. UMaine Farmington
slips to 3-3 overall.
The Huskies winning goal came off a penalty corner. Junior forward Deedra
Beveridge (Camden, Maine) set the play in motion to junior midfielder Darci
Holland (Buckfield, Maine). Holland stopped the ball, passed across the top of
the circle to Heath who drove a hard shot past UMF senior goalie Fawn Albert
(Cornville, Maine). The goal was the second of the season for Heath, and the
fifth game-winning goal of her career.
USM junior goalie Jessie Superchi (Campton, N.H.) was credited with six
saves to record her third shutout of the season, and the tenth of her career.
Albert, who played a strong game, finished with 16 saves.
Southern Maine returns home on Saturday to host Eastern Connecticut State
University in a critical Little East Conference match. UMaine Farmington
travels to Wheelock College on Saturday.
Summary 1st 2nd 1OT 2OT Final
Southern Maine (6-2) 0 0 0 1 1
UMaine Farmington (3-3) 0 0 0 0 0
Scoring: SM, Renee Heath (Darci Holland, Deedra Beveridge) 94:30
Goalie Saves: SM, Jessie Superchi 6 UMF, Fawn Albert 16
Penalty Corners: SM, 8 UMF, 3 Shots: SM, 18 UMF, 6
Defensive Saves: SM, Jodie Eldridge, 2 UMF, 1
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Tuesday, September 24, 2002
Southern Maine Wins Fourth Straight, 5-0 Over Salem State
SALEM, Mass. - Senior forward Darci Holland (Buckfield, Maine) scored the
game-winner and freshman Kayla Vaughan (Monroe, Maine) added a pair of insurance
goals as the University of Southern Maine rolled to an easy 5-0 triumph at
Little East Conference rival Salem State College on Tuesday afternoon.
Southern Maine extended its current winning streak to four consecutive
matches and improved to 5-2 overall and 2-0 in the conference, while Salem State
slipped to 0-5 and 0-1.
Senior forward Renee Heath (Brunswick, Maine) set up the eventual game-
winner, when she sent a long pass into the circle from the right. Holland
collected the ball and fired a low shot which beat Salem State freshman keeper
Meaghan Oskirko (Lancaster, Mass.) to the far side with 20:39 remaining in the
half.
Just 29 seconds later, Vaughan added the first of her two goals, to give
the Huskies a 2-0 advantage at 20:10. With 10 seconds remaining in the first
half, sophomore Libby Asselin (Lewiston, Maine) contributed her first career
goal to give the Huskies a 3-0 advantage at the break.
Southern Maine received second half goals from Vaughan and senior forward
Sarah Dolley (Oakland, Maine) to account for the 5-0 final.
Junior Jessie Superchi (Campton, N.H.) and freshman Nicole Sergent
(Gardiner, Maine) combined to make four saves en route to the shutout, while
Oskirko and freshman Janine Venezia (Saugus, Mass.) turned aside 17 saves for
the Vikings.
Southern Maine returns to action on Thursday when it travels to UMaine
Farmington, while Salem State will entertain UMass-Dartmouth on Saturday.
Scoring 1st 2nd Final
Southern Maine (5-2; 2-0) 3 2 5
Salem State (0-5; 0-1) 0 0 0
Scoring: 1. SM, .Darci Holland (Renee Heath) 20:39; 2. SM, Kayla Vaughan
(unassisted) 20:10. 3. SM, Libby Asselin (unassisted) 00:10. 4. SM, Vaughan
(Sarah Metivier) 19:49. 5. SM, Sarah Dolley (Deedra Beveridge) 19:12.
Goalie Saves: SM, Jessie Superchi (4), Nicole Sergent (0).
SSC Meaghan Oskirko, (13), Janine Venezia (4)
Penalty Corners: SM, 28; SSC, 4. Shots SM, 32; SSC, 6 .
Defensive Saves: SM, 0; SSC, 0.
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Monday, September 23, 2002
USM's Sarah Dolley Earns Little East Conference Weekly Award
GORHAM, Maine. - University of Southern Maine senior forward Sarah Dolley
(Messalonskee, Maine) earned Little East Conference Offensive Player of the Week
honors after tallying a pair of game-winning goals and collecting seven points
to lead the Huskies to a trio of wins last week.
Dolley scored two goals and assisted on the third to lift Southern Maine
to a 3-2 triumph at Bates College and later netted the lone goal in a 1-0 win
over Westfield State College, in the conference opener for each team. The
Huskies began the week with a 2-1 upset of 18th-ranked New England College.
"This is a well-deserved honor for Sarah," said head coach Bonny Brown-
Denico. "She has always been one of the hardest working players on our team, and
her commitment and work ethic is a constant source of inspiration for others. As
a coach, it is rewarding to see her finally receive some of the recognition she
has long-since earned."
In the win over Bates, Dolley equaled a career high with two goals and an
assist for five points. Her final goal of the afternoon proved to be the game-
winner and came with 59 seconds remaining in regulation. During her sophomore
season, Dolley also registered five points on two goals and an assist to lead
the Huskies to a 5-1 win over the visiting Bears of Bridgewater State College.
On the year, Dolley currently leads the team and is fourth in the
conference in scoring with three goals and an assist for seven points. Her
recent exploits have helped improve her career totals to nine goals and five
assists for 23 points.
After beginning the year at 1-2 Southern Maine now stands at 4-2, and will
take a three-game winning streak into tomorrow afternoon's affair at Salem State
College.
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Saturday, September 21, 2002
Southern Maine Wins Third Straight, Defeats Westfield State 1-0
GORHAM, Maine - Senior forward Sarah Dolley (Oakland, Maine) scored the
game's only goal late in the second half to lift the University of Southern
Maine Huskies to a 1-0 triumph over the visiting Westfield State College Owls in
the Little East Conference opener for each team.
The Huskies extended their modest winning streak to three games and
improved to 4-2 overall and 1-0 in the LEC, while Westfield State slipped to 1-5
and 0-1.
Junior midfielder Darci Holland (Buckfield, Maine) ran down a loose ball
to the far left of the Owls' goal and directed a pass to the front of the net.
Dolley collected the ball and rifled a shot passed Westfield State senior keeper
Jill Annunciata (Waltham, Mass.) to the short side with 10:06 remaining in
regulation.
Southern Maine dominated the contest throughout, outshooting Westfield
State by a 17-0 margin, and building a 6-0 edge in penalty corners. Annunciata
was called upon to make 11 saves for the Owls.
The teams return to action on Tuesday, when Southern Maine travels to
Salem State and Westfield State plays host to Plymouth State.
Scoring 1st 2nd Final
Westfield State (1-4; 0-1) 0 0 0
Southern Maine (3-2; 1-0) 0 1 1
Scoring: SM, Sarah Dolley (Darci Holland) 10:06.
Goalie Saves: SM, Jessie Superchi (0); WSC Jill Annunciata (11)
Penalty Corners: SM, 6; WSC, 0. Shots SM, 17; WSC, 0.
Defensive Saves: SM, 0; WSC, 0.
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Thursday, September 19, 2002
Southern Maine Scores Game-Winner in Final Minute, Beats Bates, 3-2
LEWISTON, Maine. - Senior forward Sarah Dolley (Oakland, Maine) scored
the game-winning goal with 59 seconds remaining in regulation to lift the
visiting University of Southern Maine Huskies to a 3-2 triumph over the Bates
College Bobcats Thursday afternoon.
Junior Darci Holland (Buckfield, Maine) set up the decisive goal by
collecting a penalty-corner feed, and sliding a pass to Dolley, who deposited
the ball in the back of the net. Dolley also set up the Huskies' first goal and
scored the second to finish the day with two goals and one assist for five
points.
The game appeared headed for overtime when Bates netted the equalizer with
6:10 remaining in regulation. After Southern Maine junior goalie Jessie Superchi
(Campton, N.H.) made several sprawling saves in succession, Bates junior Annie
Schauer (Louisville, Ky.) lifted the ball into the back of the net.
Dolley gave Southern Maine a 2-1 advantage with 12:49 to play, when she
finished a set up from junior Deedra Beveridge (Camden, Maine) on a penalty
corner situation.
The teams traded goals in the first half, with senior Renee Heath
(Brunswick, Maine) giving the Huskies a 1-0 lead at 24:26, before Senior Julia
Price (Mansfield, Mass.) answered for the Bobcats with 13:35 left in the half.
Bates held the overall edge in play, building a 20-8 edge in penalty
corners, and outshooting Southern Maine by a 22-13 margin. However, Superchi
registered 18 saves to thwart the Bobcats' attack.
Southern Maine, which improved to 3-2 overall, returns to action on
Saturday when it entertains Westfield State, while Bates, which fell to 0-3,
will travel to Amherst on Saturday.
Scoring 1st 2nd - Final
Southern Maine (3-2) 1 2 - 3
Bates (0-3) 1 1 - 2
Scoring: 1. SM, Renee Heath (Sarah Dolley) 24:26; 2. B, Julia Price (Lori
Jessup) 13:35. 3. SM, Dolley (Deedra Beveridge) 12:49. 4. B, Annie Schauer
(unassisted) 6:10. 5. SM, Dolley (Darci Holland) :59.
Goalie Saves: SM, Jessie Superchi (18); BC Lindsay Gary (8)
Penalty Corners: SM, 8; BC, 20. Shots SM, 13 ; BC, 22.
Defensive Saves: SM, 0; BC, 0.
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Tuesday, September 17, 2002
Southern Maine Nets Late Goal to Upset 18th-Ranked New England College
GORHAM, Maine. - Freshman forward Rachael Nimon (Augusta, Maine) scored
her first career goal with 7:27 left in regulation to lift the University of
Southern Maine Huskies to a 2-1 upset win over the 18th-ranked New England
College Pilgrims Tuesday afternoon at Paula D. Hodgdon Field.
The win snapped the Huskies' four-game losing streak to the Pilgrims, and
improved Southern Maine's overall record to 2-2. New England College, which had
not lost to Southern Maine since the 1997 campaign, fell to 4-1.
Nimon's decisive goal came after she collected a loose ball just outside
the area. As she was stickhandling towards the net, New England College senior
keeper Krista Milroy (West Springfield, Mass.) came charging off the line, but
Nimon slid the ball between her legs and into the open net.
Southern Maine held a 1-0 lead at the intermission, but senior forward
Laura Buffa (Wolfboro, N.H.) deflected a pass from senior forward Erica Neily
(Canaan, N.H.) into the net to tie the game at 1-1 with 23:32 remaining.
The Huskies took a 1-0 advantage on a first half goal by freshman
midfielder Sarah Metivier (Old Town, Maine), with an assist going sophomore
Stephanie Daggett (Guilford, Maine).
Southern Maine returns to action on Thursday, when it travels to Bates,
while New England College visits Babson on Saturday.
Scoring 1st 2nd - Final
New England College (4-1) 0 1 - 1
Southern Maine (2-2) 1 1 - 2
Scoring: 1. SM, Sarah Metivier (Stephanie Daggett) 11:20; 2. NEC, Laura Buffa
(Erica Neily) 23:32; 3. SM, Rachael Nimon (Unassisted) 7:27.
Goalie Saves: SM, Jessie Superchi (4); MEC Krista Milroy (4).
Penalty Corners: SM, 6; NEC, 3. Shots SM, 14; NEC 8.
Defensive Saves: SM, 0; NEC, 0.
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Saturday, September 14, 2002
Clark University Blanks Southern Maine, 2-0
WORCESTR, Mass. - Senior forward Julie Mazeika (Manchester, N.H.) netted
the game-winning goal in the opening minutes of the second half and later set up
an insurance goal to lead the Clark University Cougars to a 2-0 triumph over the
visiting University of Southern Maine Huskies Saturday afternoon.
Following a scoreless first half, Mazeika collected a rebound of her own
shot and beat Southern Maine junior goalie Jessie Superchi (Campton, N.H.) to
give the Cougars a 1-0 lead with 29:38 to play in the contest.
Mazeika later threaded a pass to sophomore midfielder Ashley Perez
(Worcester, Mass.), who partially fanned on her shot and lofted a lazy-line
drive over the heads of the Southern Maine defenders. Superchi appeared to trap
the shot in her pads, but the ball slipped through and into the back of the net
with 9:41 left in the contest.
Clark held the overall edge in play, outshooting the Huskies by an 11-3
margin and holding a 13-1 advantage in corners. In addition, the Cougars forced
Superchi to make nine saves, while Clark senior Jesse Eegan (Pepperell, Mass.)
turned aside the three shots she encountered.
Southern Maine, which fell to 1-2, returns to action on Tuesday when it
hosts New England College, while Clark will take a 3-1 mark into Thursday's
contest at Worcester State College.
Scoring 1st 2nd - Final
Southern Maine (1-2) 0 0 - 0
Clark University (3-1) 0 2 - 2
Scoring: 1.C, Julie Mazeika (unassisted) 29:38; 2. C, Ashley Perez (Mazeika).
Goalie Saves: SM, Jessie Superchi (9); C, Jesse Eegan (3).
Penalty Corners: SM, 1; C, 13.
Shots: SM, 3; C 11.
Defensive Saves: SM, 0; C, 0.
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Wednesday, September 11, 2002
Southern Maine Drops St. Joseph's College for First Win
GORHAM, Maine - Junior midfielder Darci Holland (Buckfield, Maine) tallied
the lone goal to lift the University of Southern Maine Huskies to a 1-0 triumph
over the visiting St. Joseph's College Monks, Wednesday evening at Paula Hodgdon
Field
With the win Southern Maine evened its record at 1-1, while St. Joseph's
College dipped to 1-2. Dating back to 1995, when the two institutions first met
on the field hockey field, the Huskies now own a 7-0 all-time record against the
Monks.
After being shut out, 3-0, in the season-opener by NCAA Division II
defending national champion Bentley College, Holland's goal, with 15:07
remaining in the first half, was the Huskies' first of the 2002 campaign. The
junior midfielder collected an errant clearing pass, which deflected off a
defender's stick, and beat freshman keeper Mary Tibbetts (Whitefield, Maine) to
the short side.
For the game, Tibbetts turned aside five shots, while junior goalie Jessie
Superchi (Campton, NH) stopped the lone shot she saw to preserve the shutout.
The two teams return to action on Saturday with Southern Maine travelling
to Clark, while St. Joseph's will entertain Simmons College.
Scoring 1st 2nd Final
St. Joseph's (1-2) 0 0 0
Southern Maine (1-1) 1 0 1
Scoring: 1. SM, Darci Holland (Unassisted) 15:07.
Goalie Saves: SM, Jessie Superchi (1); StJ, Mary Tibbetts (5).
Penalty Corners: SM, 4; StJ, 2. Shots: SM, 11; StJ, 2.
Defensive Saves: SM, 0; StJ, 0.
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Tuesday, September 10, 2002
Trio Named USM Field Hockey Captains
GORHAM, Maine -- Senior forward/midfielder Renee Heath (Brunswick,
Maine), along with junior midfielder/forward Deedra Beveridge (Camden, Maine)
and junior back Amy Ouellette (Jay, ME), have been named captains of the
University of Southern Maine Huskies field hockey team for the 2002 season.
Fifth-year head coach Bonny Brown-Denico made the announcement last weekend
prior to the team's season opener against Bentley College.
USM opened the season dropping a 3-0 decision to the defending NCAA
Division Two national champion Falcons. The Huskies were 13-9 overall last
year, including an 8-2 mark in Little East Conference play. USM returns to
action Wednesday afternoon (September 11) when it hosts St. Joseph's College at
Paula Hodgdon Field on the Gorham campus, starting at 3:30 p.m.
"All three came into training camp in great physical condition and really
stepped up into the role of captain. Renee and Deedra are the more vocal of the
three while Amy is the quiet leader on the field" said Brown-Denico.
Heath, a two-sport all-conference standout (field hockey and softball) for
the Huskies, was an All-Little East Conference pick the past two seasons. The
team's third leading scorer last season, Heath had five goals, including the
game winner against Keene State College, and a team-high four assists for 14
points. In her two seasons playing for the Huskies since transferring to USM
from the University of Maine, Heath has scored 16 goals, including four game
winners, and passed out nine assists for 41 points in 44 games.
"Renee is a leader on and off the field. She has great knowledge of the
game, and is willing to help the younger players understand what they need to
do. She is an impact player for us on the field," added Brown-Denico.
Beveridge, a two-year regular in the Huskies' lineup who also runs indoor
track in the winter and plays lacrosse in the spring, had one goal and one
assist for three points last season while splitting her playing time between
midfield and forward. Beveridge has four goals and an assist for nine points
during her first two seasons.
"Deedra is a motivator on the field who leads by example. She's really
stepped up this season with these added responsibilities," Brown-Denico said.
Ouellette, a first team All-Little East selection last year, is among the
conference's top defensive players. She had a team-leading six defensive saves
last season in 22 games, and has 10 defensive saves in her 44-game career.
"Amy is the quiet leader, but she's taking charge more this season in the
defensive half of the field," said Brown-Denico.
The remainder of the Huskies' 2002 schedule includes: Sept. 14, at Clark
(12:00); Sept. 17, New England College (4:00); Sept. 19, at Bates (4:00);
Sept. 21, Westfield State (1:00); Sept. 24, at Salem State (3:30); Sept. 26, at
UMaine Farmington (4:00); and Sept. 28, Eastern Connecticut (1:00).
Also Oct. 2, Plymouth State (3:30); Oct. 5, at Worcester State (2:00);
Oct. 8, Bowdoin (4:00); Oct. 12, at Keene State (1:30); Oct. 16, at Colby
(3:30); Oct. 19, at UMass Dartmouth (1:00); Oct. 23, at Framingham State
(4:00); and Oct. 26, Fitchburg State (1:00).
The regular season concludes Nov. 2 when the Huskies host Bridgewater
State (1:00). The Little East Conference tournament begins November 5 with
three first round games, followed by the semifinals and championship game
November 8-9 at the home of the regular season champion.
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Saturday, September 7, 2002
Bentley College Downs Southern Maine in Season Opener
GORHAM, Maine - Junior forward Liz McKenna (North Attleboro, Mass.) netted
the game-winner early in the first half, and the defending NCAA Division II
national champion Bentley College Falcons registered a 3-0 win over the
University of Southern Maine Huskies Saturday afternoon at Paula Hodgdon Field.
McKenna's goal came off a rebound of her own shot with 24:14 to play in
the first half, and gave Bentley the lead for good at 1-0.
The Falcons doubled their advantage early in the second half, when senior
forward Kristyn Bates (Greenfield, MA) deflected a pass from senior forward
Kristin Cronin (Tewksbury, Mass.) past Southern Maine junior goalie Jessie
Superchi (Campton, N.H.) at 23:18.
Less than six minutes later Bates fed sophomore midfielder Jenn Walker
(Lyman, Maine), who beat Superchi on a one-timer from the right of the cage.
Bentley College held a decided edge in play, outshooting Southern Maine
15-0 and owning a 17-0 advantage in penalty corners.
Southern Maine, which fell to 0-1 on the season, returns to action on
Wednesday, September 11, when it hosts St. Joseph's College, while Bentley
College travels to Merrimack on Tuesday, September 10.
Scoring 1 2 - F
Bentley College (2-1) 1 2 - 3
Southern Maine (0-1) 0 0 - 0
Scoring: 1. B, Liz McKenna (Unassisted) 24:14; 2. B, Kristin Cronin (Kristyn
Bates) 23:18; 3. B, Bates (Jenn Walker) 17:34.
Goalie Saves: SM, Jessie Superchi 12; B, Liz Novis 0, Kristin Johnson (0).
Penalty Corners: SM, 2; B, 17. Shots: SM, 0; B, 15.
Defensive Saves: none
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