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Monday, November 13, 2006
Riitano Earns NFHCA Second Team All-Region Honors
GORHAM, Maine -- Senior defender Caterina Riitano (Sangerville,
Maine/Piscataquis Comm.) of the University of Southern Maine Huskies field
hockey team has been named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association
(NFHCA) All-New England West Second Team. The announcement of NFHCA Division
III All-Region teams were made Monday (November 13) by the organization.
A sweeper back, Riitano recently earned first team all-Little East
Conference honors after recording a career-high 18 defensive saves during the
season. A three-year player and starter for Southern Maine, Riitano has
recorded 33 defensive saves in her career.
"I am thrilled for Cat," noted USM veteran head coach Bonny Brown-Denico.
"As a leader both on and off of the field she is very deserving of this honor.
Throughout her career she has been a model of consistency in her play and in her
actions. On the field, Cat has been a key component to our success this season
and the development of our younger players. She has a strong work ethic, a
humble personality and a knack for making the big defensive plays when needed."
As a senior tri-captain this season, Riitano started all 21 of Huskies'
games leading them to their best finish since 2003 with a 10-11 overall record
and a 7-4 mark in the Little East Conference. Riitano had five multiple
defensive save games during the season, including a season-high four defensive
saves against Westfield State. Southern Maine earned a number three seed in the
LEC playoffs and advanced to the semifinals of the conference tournament.
2006 NFHCA Division III All-Region Teams
New England West Region
First Team
Name School
Alyssa Duzik Amherst
Robin Dziedzik UMass Dartmouth
Lacey Farrell Middlebury
Sara Joyce Keene State
Kate Leonard Bowdoin
Meighan McGowan Williams
Lindsay McNamara Bowdoin
Jessica Overlander Williams
Sarah Peltokangas Fitchburg State
Amanda Rosenbeck Keene State
Emily Skipp Trinity
Cortney Tetrault Wesleyan
Stacey Watkins Tufts
Katie Williams Connecticut College
Megan Wolski Westfield State
Valerie Young Bowdoin
Second Team
Name School
Reid Berrien Middlebury
Marrissa Boccaccio Keene State
Rachel Carr-Harris Amherst
Erin Chandler Bates
Ann Clark Worcester State
Katie Curran Trinity
Julia King Bowdoin
Burgess LePage Bowdoin
Jennifer Lyons Worcester State
Jill Mauer Connecticut College
Meghan McGillan Middlebury
Taryn Petrelli Middlebury
Caterina Riitano Southern Maine
Ashley Sewall Williams
Mary Clare Snediker Colby
Amy Watson Amherst
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Tuesday, November 7, 2006
Hill, Riitano Earn Little East Conference Field Hockey Honors
GORHAM, Maine -- Freshman goalkeeper Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine)
and senior back Caterina Riitano (Sangerville, Maine/Piscataquis Community) of
the University of Southern Maine Huskies field hockey team each have earned 2006
Little East Conference (LEC) postseason honors. The announcement of the 2006
LEC all-conference teams and individual awards was made Tuesday afternoon
following voting by the head coaches.
Hill was named the 2006 Little East Conference Rookie of the Year, becoming
the first-ever Southern Maine field hockey player to receive that honor. A tri-
captain for the 2006 squad, Riitano ends her superb playing career picking up
her first-ever post-season award, earning first-team all-conference honors.
"Both Allie and Caterina are very deserving of their awards," commented
veteran head coach Bonny Brown-Denico. "Throughout the season, they both played
consistently and with discipline and continually made the big plays for us when
needed."
Hill led the Huskies to the number three seed in the LEC postseason
tournament and an appearance in the semifinals. Logging all 1449 minutes during
the season, Hill finished a solid rookie campaign allowing just 1.95 goals per
game while leading the conference in saves with 209. Hill was twice named the
Little East Conference Defensive Player of the Week, earning the honors on
October 8 and September 24. Hill posted three shutout victories during the
season, including wins over St. Joseph's College (Maine), Framingham State and
Westfield State in the LEC quarterfinals. Hill posted a season-high 20 saves in
a 2-1 overtime victory against UMaine Farmington on September 24.
"Allie stepped right in and made an immediate impact," noted Brown-Denico.
"She is a great teammate with a terrific work ethic and positive attitude. Her
play was phenomenal for us throughout the season as her focus was unwavering in
pressure situations. As her career progresses, I expect big things from her in
the future."
Riitano, a three-year starter and player for the Huskies, backstopped the
Huskies defensive unit in her senior season. Riitano, who started all 21 games
for Southern Maine in 2006, posted a career-high 18 defensive saves for the
Huskies, including two defensive saves in wins over Little East Conference
rivals Worcester State and Framingham State.
"Cat has been a tremendous leader this season both on and off the field,"
said Brown-Denico. "As our only senior, she was integral to the development of
the team. Athletically, she has been a defensive force for us throughout her
career. She is a superior defender who makes the right decisions."
Southern Maine concluded its season with a 10-11 overall record and a 7-4
mark in the Little East Conference. It was the Huskies' first 10-win season and
best finish in the conference since the 2003 season when Southern Maine captured
the Little East Conference championship.
2006 Little East Conference Field Hockey Awards
Offensive Player of the Year
Robin Dziedzic, Senior, Midfielder, University of Mass. Dartmouth
Defensive Player of the Year
Sara Joyce, Senior, Goalie, Keene State College
Rookie of the Year
Allie Hill, Freshman, Goalie, University of Southern Maine
Coach of the Year
Nicole Castonguay, University of Mass. Dartmouth
First Team All-Conference
Name Position Class Institution
Ann Clark Forward Senior Worcester State
Caitlin Dicecca Forward Sophomore UMass Dartmouth
Steph Georgevits Forward Senior Keene State
Megan Wolski Forward Junior Westfield State
Robin Dziedzic Midfield Senior UMass Dartmouth
Sarah Peltokangas Midfield Senior Fitchburg State
Amanda Rosenbeck Midfield Junior Keene State
Jen Lyons Back Senior Worcester State
Caterina Riitano Back Senior Southern Maine
Alyssa Rowell Back Sophomore Keene State
Sara Joyce Goalkeeper Senior Keene State
Second Team All-Conference
Name Position Class Institution
Kristen Bartlett Forward Senior Salem State
Shanna Litterst Forward Senior Westfield State
Ashley Panzini Forward Junior Bridgewater State
Amanda Spadafora Forward Senior Plymouth State
Melanie Bates Midfield Senior Plymouth State
Lindsay Dopart Midfield Sophomore Bridgewater State
Meghan Staffiere Midfield Junior Framingham State
Shaylene Doty Back Junior Fitchburg State
Nicole Killian Back Junior Framingham State
Amy Guerin Back Junior Plymouth State
Liz Fitzgerald Goalkeeper Senior UMass Dartmouth
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Thursday, November 2, 2006
Little East Conference Tournament - Semifinal Game
Southern Maine Falls to UMass Dartmouth in Double Overtime 2-1
NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. -- Senior midfielder Robin Dziedzic (Palmer,
Mass.) scored two goals, including the game winner in overtime, to lead the
second-seeded University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Corsairs to a 2-1, double-
overtime win over the third-seeded University of Southern Maine Huskies in a
semifinal game of the Little East Conference field hockey playoffs Thursday
afternoon at Cressy Field.
The Corsairs advance to the Little East Conference championship game for
the first time in program history and will face the winner of the top-seeded
Keene State College Owls and the fourth-seeded Worcester State College Lancers
game played later this evening. The championship game will be played on
Saturday at a time and place to be determined. The winner of the championship
will be awarded a bid to the NCAA Division III tournament.
With the win the Corsairs improve to 17-3 overall and avenge a 3-1 regular
season loss to the Huskies. Southern Maine concludes its 2006 season with a
10-11 record - its best finish since the 2003 season when the Huskies captured
the Little East Conference championship and advanced to the NCAA tournament with
a 17-6 record.
Dziedzic gave the Corsairs an early 1-0 lead notching her first goal of the
game off of an assist from sophomore midfielder Constance Jones (Springfield,
Mass./Somers) following a penalty corner. Dziedzic worked a give-and-go with
Jones for the score in the tenth minute.
Southern Maine battled back to knot the score at 1-1 just nine minutes
later when freshman forward India Lowe (Gloucester, Mass.) and sophomore forward
Caitlin Albert (Scarborough, Maine) teamed to beat UMass Dartmouth senior
goalkeeper Liz Fitzgerald (Danvers, Mass.) for the equalizer in the 19th minute.
Lowe fed Albert the ball on a penalty corner, then collected the rebound of
Albert's initial attempt on goal and slotted the ball past Fitzgerald for her
eighth goal of the season.
Both teams were held scoreless after the first half, despite UMass
Dartmouth holding a decisive advantage in shots. USM freshman goalkeeper Allie
Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) kept her team in the game, turning in a spectacular
performance in goal for the Huskies to force the overtime action.
Hill, who made eight saves in regulation, continued to thwart the UMass
Dartmouth attack in overtime, as the Corsairs out shot USM 8-3 in the extra
periods. Hill turned back three shots in the first overtime and another two in
the second overtime before yielding Dziezdic's game-winning bid.
Dziedzic's game-winner came in the 93rd minute of action following a
penalty corner when she redirected sophomore defender Allison Page's (Mendon,
Mass./Nipmuc) drive from outside the circle for her 15th goal of the season.
UMass Dartmouth out shot the Huskies 26-8 for the game and held a 15-6
advantage on penalty corners. Hill finished the game making 13 saves while
Fitzgerald turned back four USM shots on goal.
At North Dartmouth, Mass. 1 2 OT OT Final
Southern Maine (10-11) 1 0 0 0 1
UMass Dartmouth (17-3) 1 0 0 1 2
Scoring: 1. UMD, Robin Dziedzic (Constance Jones) 9:06; 2. SM, India Lowe
(Caitlin Albert) 18:15; 3. UMD, Dziedzic (Allison Page) 92:24
Saves: SM, Allie Hill 13 UMD, Liz Fitzgerald 4
Shots: SM 8 UMD, 28
Penalty Corners: SM, 6 UMD 15
Defensive Saves: SM, Caterina Riitano 1, Anna Pease 2
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Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Little East Conference Tournament - First Round Game
Southern Maine Downs Westfield State 1-0
Lowe Scores, Hill Goaltending the Difference
Huskies Advance to Little East Conference Semifinals
GORHAM, Maine -- Freshman forward India Lowe (Gloucester, Mass.) scored
the game-winning goal in the 63rd minute to lift the third-seeded University of
Southern Maine Huskies to a 1-0 victory over the sixth-seeded Westfield State
College Owls Tuesday afternoon in a first round game of the 2006 Little East
Conference Championship at Paula D. Hodgdon Field.
With the win, the Huskies advance to the semifinal round of the tournament
and will face the second-seeded University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Corsairs
on Thursday (2:30 p.m.) at UMD. The Corsairs defeated the seventh-seeded
Fitchburg State College Falcons 3-2 in overtime Tuesday afternoon.
The win improves Southern Maine's overall record to 10-10 on the season and
avenges a 2-1 overtime loss at the hands of the Owls in September. Westfield
State concludes its 2006 campaign with a 10-7 record.
After battling through 62 scoreless minutes, Lowe was able to capitalize on
a loose ball in front of the cage to power in her seventh goal of the season,
putting the Huskies ahead 1-0. Lowe collected the ball in traffic and slotted
her shot into the right side of the net to beat Westfield State senior
goalkeeper Cat Hanks (Somers, Conn.).
The Huskies were able to hold on for the win as freshman goalkeeper Allie
Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) was a defensive force. Hill earned her third
shutout making eight saves, including seven in the second half as Westfield
State pressed for the equalizer.
Hill's only save in the first half was a sprawling effort to thwart a
scoring bid from sophomore forward Kara Guittar (Dedham, Mass.). In the second
half, Hill continued her spectacular play turning back seven shots on goal and
making yet another diving stop in the 66th minute on an attempt from Westfield
State senior forward Shanna Litterst (Falmouth, Mass.).
Hanks finished the game making six saves for the Owls.
Both teams played fairly even with Southern Maine holding a slight edge in
shots 12-9, while Westfield State had a 9-6 advantage in penalty corners.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
Westfield State (10-7) 0 0 0
Southern Maine (10-10) 0 1 1
Scoring: 1. SM, India Lowe (unassisted) 62:36
Goalies: WS, Cat Hanks (6 saves) SM, Allie Hill (8 saves)
Shots: WS, 9 SM, 12
Penalty Corners: WS, 9 SM, 6
Defensive Saves: none
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Friday, October 27, 2006
Bridgewater State Upends Southern Maine 2-0
BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- Junior forward Ashley Panzini (Saugus, Mass.)
scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Bridgewater State College Bears to
a 2-0 win over the University of Southern Maine Huskies in a Little East
Conference field hockey game Friday in Bridgewater.
With the win, the Bears improved to 8-9 overall and inched above .500 in
the conference, moving to 6-5. The loss is the second straight for the Huskies
who dipped to 9-10 overall and 7-4 in the LEC. The game was the regular season
finale for both teams and they will await the pairings for the upcoming Little
East Conference tournament.
Panzini tallied the game-winner in the first half finishing off an assist
from senior forward Heather Elredge (Barnstable, Mass.) in the 21st minute to
put the Bears ahead 1-0. The goal was Panzini's fifth of the season.
Bridgewater State maintained its 1-0 advantage through the half and late
into the second half before adding an insurance goal with just over three
minutes remaining in regulation. Senior midfielder Lindsay Dopart (Somerset,
Mass.) increased the Bears' margin by scoring her team-leading eighth goal of
the season off of a feed from Panzini with the 67th minute. The assist was
Panzini's team-leading eighth of the year.
Junior goalkeeper Nicole Downs (Hanover, Mass.) earned the win for the
Bears making four saves. Southern Maine freshman goalkeeper Allie Hill (Cape
Elizabeth, Maine) made four saves in the loss.
Southern Maine returns to action in the quarterfinal round of the Little
East Conference tournament on Tuesday (October 31) against an opponent yet to be
determined. Bridgewater State will also return to action on Tuesday in the
first round of the LEC tournament.
At Bridgewater, Mass. 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (9-10, 7-4 LEC) 0 0 0
Bridgewater State (8-9, 6-5 LEC) 1 1 2
Scoring: 1. BS, Ashley Panzini (Heather Elredge) 21:00; 2. BS, Lindsay Dopart
(Panzini) 66:42
Goalies: SM, Allie Hill (4 saves) BS, Nicole Downs (4 saves)
Shots: SM, 5, BS, 7
Penalty Corners: SM, 5, BS, 5
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Wednesday, October 25, 2006
SCHEDULE CHANGE
The University of Southern Maine at Bridgewater State College field hockey game
scheduled for this Saturday (October 28) has been rescheduled to Friday (October
27) starting at 3:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Bowdoin Blanks Southern Maine 4-0
GORHAM, Maine -- Junior forward Hillary Hoffman (Greenwood Village,
Colo./Kent-Denver) scored two goals and sophomore midfielder Lindsay McNamara
(Milton, Mass./Milton Academy) added a goal and an assist to lead the sixth-
ranked Bowdoin College Polar Bears to a 4-0 shutout over the University of
Southern Maine Huskies in a non-conference field hockey game Tuesday afternoon
at Paula D. Hodgdon Field on USM's Gorham campus.
Ranked sixth in the latest STX/NFHCA Division III National Poll, Bowdoin
improves to 12-1 overall earning its eighth consecutive victory. The loss snaps
Southern Maine's two-game winning streak and drops the Huskies back to .500 on
the season at 9-9.
McNamara scored the eventual game-winner for the Polar Bears in the 20th
minute when she redirected a pass from freshman defender Ashley Peterson
(Littleton, Colo./Colorado Academy) during a penalty corner for her team leading
12th goal of the season. McNamara then fed Hoffman four minutes later for a 2-0
Bowdoin lead that would stand through the half.
Bowdoin added two more goals in the second half as Hoffman notched her
second goal of the game in the 54th minute when she banged in a pass from
sophomore midfielder Julia King (Yarmouth, Maine/St. Mark's). Bowdoin tacked on
its final goal of the game late in the half when sophomore forward Tamlyn
Frederick (Dover-Foxcroft, Maine/Foxcroft Academy) slipped in a goal following a
battle in front of the USM cage.
Southern Maine freshman goalkeeper Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine/Cape
Elizabeth) played well in the loss turning back 10 Bowdoin shots. Bowdoin
starting goalkeeper, senior Kate Leonard (Eliot, Maine/Phillips Andover
Academy), made one save in 60 minutes of action before being lifted for
sophomore goalkeeper Emileigh Mercer (Newton, Mass./Newton North). Mercer made
one save in 10 minutes of playing time.
Southern Maine returns to action on Saturday (October 28) at 2:00 p.m. on
the road at Bridgewater State in its regular season Little East Conference
finale. Bowdoin College returns to on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Wesleyan for
its final regular season NESCAC game.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
Bowdoin (12-1) 2 2 4
Southern Maine (9-9) 0 0 0
Scoring: 1. B, Lindsay McNamara (Ashley Peterson) 19:38; 2. B, Hillary Hoffman
(McNamara) 23:58; 3. B, Hoffman (Julia King) 53:32; 4. B, Tamlyn Frederick
(Megan McCullough) 63:39.
Goalies: B, Kate Leonard (60:00, 1 save), Emileigh Mercer (10:00, 1 save)
SM, Allie Hill (10 saves)
Shots: B, 24 SM, 5
Penalty Corners: B, 15 SM, 3
Defensive Saves: SM, Caterina Riitano
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Saturday, October 21, 2006
Huskies Down UMass Dartmouth 3-1
GORHAM, Maine -- Sophomore forward Caitlin Albert (Scarborough, Maine)
scored the game-winning goal and added an assist to lead the University of
Southern Maine Huskies to a 3-1 win over the University of Massachusetts
Dartmouth Corsairs in a key Little East Conference game Saturday afternoon at
Paula Hodgdon Field on USM's Gorham campus.
The win was the second straight for the Huskies who improve to 9-8 overall
and move into a three-way tie for second place in the conference with a 7-3
mark. The loss snaps a four-game winning streak for the Corsairs who fall to
13-3 overall and 7-3 in the LEC.
Southern Maine, UMass Dartmouth and Worcester State are all currently tied
for second place in the LEC with identical 7-3 records heading into their final
regular season conference games. Worcester State fell to conference leader
Keene State College 3-2 on Saturday.
Freshman forward Nicole Bombardi (Waterville, Maine/Winslow) spotted the
Huskies a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute when she banged in her fourth goal of the
season off a centering pass from Albert. Southern Maine's 1-0 lead would stand
through the half.
In the second half, Albert gave Southern Maine a 2-0 cushion in the 44th
minute scoring her team-leading eighth goal of the season. Albert one-timed a
pass from freshman forward India Lowe (Gloucester, Mass.) for the score.
Southern Maine increased its advantage to 3-0 minutes later when junior
midfielder Samantha Johnson (Mexico, Maine/Mt. Valley) converted a penalty
stroke in the 49th minute. Johnson struck the ball into the upper left corner
of the net to beat UMass Dartmouth senior goalkeeper Liz Fitzgerald (Danvers,
Mass.).
UMass Dartmouth got on the board late in the game to break up the Huskies'
shutout bid when senior midfielder Robin Dziedzic (Palmer, Mass.) scored on a
penalty stroke in the 61st minute.
USM freshman goalkeeper Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) earned the win
making nine saves. Fitzgerald played well in the loss for the Corsairs making
11 saves.
Southern Maine returns to action on Tuesday (October 24) at 3:30 p.m. when
it hosts Bowdoin College. UMass Dartmouth travels to Salve Regina University
for its next contest on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
UMass Dartmouth (13-3, 7-3 LEC) 0 1 1
Southern Maine (9-8, 7-3 LEC) 1 2 3
Scoring: 1. SM, Nicole Bombardi (Caitlin Albert) 14:23; 2. SM, Albert (India
Lowe) 43:25; 3. SM, Samantha Johnson (penalty stroke) 48:31; 4. UMD, Robin
Dziedzic (penalty stroke) 60:52
Goalies: UMD, Liz Fitzgerald (11 saves) SM, Allie Hill (9 saves)
Shots: UMD, 17 SM, 16
Penalty Corners: UMD, 8 SM 5
Defensive Saves: SM, Anna Pease
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Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Southern Maine Blanks Framingham State 2-0
GORHAM, Maine -- Sophomore Caitlin Albert (Scarborough, Maine) and freshman
Nicole Bombardi (Waterville, Maine/Winslow) each scored an unassisted goal the
second half to propel the University of Southern Maine Huskies to a 2-0 win over
Framingham State College Rams in a Little East Conference field hockey game
Wednesday at Paula Hodgdon Field on USM's Gorham campus.
The win snaps a two-game losing skid for the Huskies who even out at 8-8
overall and improve to 6-3 in the Little East. With the loss, the Rams drop to
5-9 overall and 2-7 in the conference.
Both teams struggled through a scoreless first half registering just three
shots each before Albert snapped the deadlock eight minutes into the second
stanza.
Following a penalty corner, Albert corralled a rebound off of a blocked
shot from junior Alyson Lumino (Hampden, Maine/Hampden Academy) and beat
Framingham State senior goalkeeper Lindsay McKearney (North Attleboro,
Mass./North Attleboro) with a well-placed shot to the left side of the cage in
the 43rd minute. The goal was Albert's team-leading seventh of the season.
Southern Maine received an insurance goal in the 63rd minute when Bombardi
notched her third goal of the season. Bombardi collected a loose ball in heavy
traffic in front of the cage and pushed it past McKearney and a clutch of
Framingham State defenders for a 2-0 advantage.
USM freshman goalkeeper Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine/Cape Elizabeth)
earned her second shutout of the season turning back four shots while making
several key defensive clears. McKearney played well in the loss for the Rams
making five saves.
Southern Maine returns to action at home on Saturday (October 21) at 1:00
p.m. against Little East Conference opponent, the University of Massachusetts
Dartmouth. Framingham State hosts Western Connecticut State University on
Friday at 3:30 p.m. in a LEC game.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
Framingham State (5-9, 2-7 LEC) 0 0 0
Southern Maine (8-8, 6-3 LEC) 0 2 2
Scoring: 1. SM, Caitlin Albert (unassisted) 42:47; 2. SM, Nicole Bombardi
(unassisted) 62:40.
Goalies: FS, Lindsay McKearney (5 saves) SM, Allie Hill (4 saves)
Shots: FS, 7 SM, 11
Penalty Corners: FS, 10 SM, 6
Defensive Saves: FS, Caitlin Kotowski, Meghan Staffiere
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Saturday, October 14, 2006
Keene State Blanks Southern Maine 2-0
GORHAM, Maine -- Sophomore forward Kat Trimmer (Worcester,
Mass./Westborough) and senior forward Steph Georgevits (Concord, N.H./Concord)
each tallied a goal in the first 10 minutes of the game to lead the Keene State
College Owls to a 2-0 shutout win over the University of Southern Maine Huskies
in a Little East Conference game Saturday afternoon at Paula D. Hodgdon Field on
USM’s Gorham campus.
With the win, the Owls remain undefeated in the Little East Conference at
8-0 and improve their overall record to 11-4. The loss is the second straight
for the Huskies who slide to 5-3 in the Little East and dip below .500 at 7-8
overall.
Keene State controlled the tempo of the game from the start, pressuring the
Southern Maine defense until Trimmer put the Owls ahead 1-0 in the sixth minute.
Trimmer, who had just entered the game, collected a loose ball in front the cage
and blasted in her fourth goal of the season with 5:54 gone in the half.
Georgevits increased the Owls margin to two goals just over three minutes
later netting her seventh goal of the season at 9:15. Georgevits settled a
centering pass from junior midfielder Amy Dubois (Jefferson, N.H./White Mountain
Regional) and one-timed a shot to the left side of the goal to put Keene State
ahead 2-0. The score would stand through the half despite the Owls dominating
the Huskies statistically 12-1 on shots.
In the second half, Southern Maine pressured the Keene State defense
creating several solid scoring opportunities, but Huskies could not solve Owl
senior goalkeeper Sarah Joyce (Hampstead, N.H./Pinkerton Academy) who preserved
the shutout making eight saves in the half. Joyce was also helped when
sophomore back Alyssa Rowell (Queensbury, N.Y./Glens Falls) made a key defensive
save 10 minutes into the half. USM out shot the Owls 11-4 in the second half.
Joyce finished the game with eight saves, while USM freshman goalkeeper
Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine/Cape Elizabeth) turned back eight Keene State
shots. For the game, Keene State led the Huskies in shots 16-12.
Southern Maine returns to action on Wednesday (Oct. 14) against Framingham
State at 3:30 p.m. Keene State plays again on the same day at 7:00 p.m. on the
road against Westfield State.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
Keene State (11-4, 8-0 LEC) 2 0 2
Southern Maine (7-8, 5-3 LEC) 0 0 0
Scoring: 1. KS, Kat Trimmer (unassisted) 5:54; 2. KS, Steph Georgvits (Amy
Dubois) 9:15
Goalies: KS, Sarah Joyce (8 saves) SM, Allie Hill (8 saves)
Shots: KS, 16 SM, 12
Penalty Corners: KS, 9 SM, 8
Defensive Saves: KS, Alyssa Rowell
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Thursday, October 12, 2006
USM's Allie Hill Named ECAC Division III New England Goalkeeper of the Week
GORHAM, Maine -- Freshman goalkeeper Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth,
Maine/Cape Elizabeth HS) of the University of Southern Maine Huskies field
hockey team has been named the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC)
Division III New England Goalkeeper of the Week for the week of October 2-8.
The announcement was made late Wednesday night.
Hill helped Southern Maine to a 3-0 mark on the week posting 27 saves and
an impressive 0.88 goals against average in 240 minutes of action. On October
5, she earned her first collegiate shutout in a 1-0 win over St. Joseph's
College (Maine). Hill also posted a pair of Little East Conference victories on
the road at Fitchburg State and Western Connecticut State. She stopped 14
shots, including nine in the overtime periods, and four penalty strokes in a 2-1
victory against Fitchburg State.
The reigning Little East Conference Defensive Player of the Week, Hill has
twice earned weekly conference accolades this season and is atop the conference
standing in saves (139) and is seventh in goals against average (1.82).
Southern Maine, 7-7 overall and 5-2 in the Little East Conference, returns
to action on Saturday (October 14) in a key Little East Conference match-up.
The Huskies will host Keene State College, which enters the game undefeated at
7-0 in the LEC, at 1:00 p.m. at Paula D. Hodgdon Field USM's Gorham campus
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Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Colby Shuts Down Southern Maine 7-0
GORHAM, Maine - Sophomore forward Mary Clare Snediker (New Canaan,
Conn./Greenwich Academy) struck for two goals in the opening eight minutes to
lead the Colby College Mules to a 7-0 shutout win over the University of
Southern Maine Huskies field hockey team Wednesday evening at Bill Alfond Field
in Waterville.
The win lifts the Mules record to 3-6 overall. The loss snaps a four-game
winning streak for Southern Maine to even its record at 7-7 overall.
Snediker scored the only goal the Mules would need in the game in the
fourth minute of action and added a second unassisted tally four minutes later
to put her team ahead 2-0.
Colby further distanced itself from the Huskies taking a 4-0 lead into
halftime following a pair of goals from sophomore midfielder Madison Gregor
(Highlands Ranch, Colo./Kent Denver). Gregor notched her first goal of the game
with an unassisted score in the 24th minute and later converted an assist from
senior defender Kyla Wagman (Potomac, Md./Walt Whitman) in the 27th minute.
Colby tacked on three more goals in the second half for the 7-0 final.
Junior midfield Jennifer Reilly (York Harbor, Maine/Holderness) scored in the
41st minute and Wagman added a pair of goals in the 54th and 59th minutes,
respectively. Wagman's goal in the 59th minute came after she was awarded a
penalty stroke.
Colby junior goalkeeper Jamie Enos (South Hamilton, Mass./Brooks School)
made the start for the Mules and turned back three shots in the first half
before being relieved in the second half by senior Molly Rice (South Portland,
Maine/South Portland). Rice made one save in the second stanza for the Mules.
Southern Maine freshman goalkeeper Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine/Cape
Elizabeth) made 15 saves in the loss.
Southern Maine hosts Keene State College in a key Little East Conference
match-up on Saturday (October 14). Game time is schedule for 1:00 p.m. Colby
travels to Amherst College on Saturday for an 11:00 a.m. NESCAC match-up.
At Waterville, Maine 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (7-7) 0 0 0
Colby (3-6) 4 3 7
Scoring: C, Mary Clare Snediker (unassisted) 3:04; C, Snediker (unassisted)
7:17; C, Madison Gregor (unassisted) 23:44; Gregor (Kyla Wagman) 26:49; C,
Jennifer Reilly (unassisted) 40: 14; C, Wagman (unassisted) 53:23; C, Wagman
(penalty stroke) 59:00
Goalies: SM, Allie Hill (15 saves) C, Jamie Enos (35:00, 3 saves), Molly
Rice (35:00, 1 save)
Shots: C, 23 SM, 4
Penalty Corners: C, 5 SM, 3
Defensive Saves: SM, Caterina Riitano, 2
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Monday, October 9, 2006
Hill Named Little East Conference Defensive Player of the Week
GORHAM, Maine -- Freshman goalkeeper Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth,
Maine/Cape Elizabeth HS) of the University of Southern Maine Huskies field
hockey team has been named the Little East Conference Defensive Player of the
Week for the week of October 2-8.
It is the second time this season that Hill has earned the accolade. She
previously was named the LEC Defensive Player of the Week for the week of
September 18-24.
Hill helped Southern Maine to an unbeaten week with wins over in-state
rival St. Joseph's College and Little East Conference opponents Fitchburg State
College and Western Connecticut State University. In the three wins, Hill
posted 27 saves and an impressive 0.88 goals against average in 240 minutes of
action.
Hill posted her first collegiate shutout in Southern Maine's 1-0 win over
St. Joseph's (Oct. 5). In the Huskies' 2-1 overtime victory at Fitchburg State,
Hill stopped 14 shots, including nine in the two sudden-death overtime periods,
and then turned back four penalty stroke attempts when the game was decided on
penalty strokes. The first-year goalie had eight saves in the Huskies' 3-2 win
at Western Connecticut.
Currently, Hill leads the Little East Conference in saves making 139 in 13
games (10.69 saves per game) and is seventh with a 1.82 goals against average.
Riding a four-game win streak, Southern Maine is 7-6 overall and 5-2 in the
Little East. The Huskies travel to Colby College on Wednesday (October 11) for
their next contest. The non-conference game is schedule to start at 6:00 p.m.
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Saturday, October 7, 2006
USM Edges Western Connecticut on Kraus Game-Winner 3-2
DANBURY, Conn. -- Sophomore Alyssa Kraus (Standish, Maine/Bonny Eagle)
scored the game-winning goal in the 52nd minute to lead the University of
Southern Maine Huskies to a 3-2 win over the Western Connecticut State
University Colonials Saturday in a Little East Conference field hockey game
played in Danbury, Conn.
The win is the fourth straight for the Huskies who improve to 7-6 overall
and 5-2 in the Little East. The Colonials drop to 1-9 overall and remain
winless in the LEC at 0-7.
Western Connecticut held a 2-1 lead at halftime following first half goals
from senior forward Rachael Bolmer (Brookfield, Conn./Newtown) and sophomore
midfielder Justine Odenwaelder (Goshen, Conn./Fairfield). Bolmer converted an
assist from freshman forward Lindsay Franklin (South Windsor, Conn.) in the 16th
minute to spark the Colonials to a 1-0 lead.
Southern Maine sophomore forward Caitlin Albert (Scarborough, Maine)
knotted the score at 1-1 with her team-leading sixth goal of the season in the
25th minute off of an assist from freshman forward Nicole Bombardi (Waterville,
Maine/Winslow).
However, the Colonials were able to take a 2-1 lead heading into the
halftime break when Odenwaelder converted a penalty shot that was awarded to
Western Connecticut with just over two minutes remaining in the half.
The Huskies came out in the second half and immediately pressured the
Colonials' defense, registering four shots and two penalty corners in the
opening minutes of the second stanza before freshman midfielder Cristina Corson
(Naples, Maine/Lake Region) tied the score at 2-2 in the 38th minute with an
unassisted strike.
Both teams battled over the next 14 minutes before Kraus netted the game-
winner in the 52nd minute following an assist from freshman forward India Lowe
(Gloucester, Mass.).
Southern Maine freshman goalkeeper Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) made
eight saves, including six in the second half to earn the win for the Huskies.
Western Connecticut senior goalkeeper Ashley Quinn (Brewster, N.Y.) made 14
saves in the loss for the Colonials.
Southern Maine returns to action on Wednesday (October 11) at Colby College
for a 6:00 p.m. non-conference game. The Colonials travel to SUNY-New Paltz on
Wednesday for a 7:00 p.m. game.
At Danbury, Conn. 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (7-6, 5-2) 1 2 3
Western Connecticut (1-9, 0-7) 2 0 2
Scoring: 1. WC, Rachael Bolmer (Lindsay Franklin) 15:06; 2. SM, Caitlin Albert
(Nicole Bombardi) 24:22; 3. WC, Justine Odenwaelder (penalty stroke) 32:55; 4.
SM, Cristina Corson (unassisted) 37:28; 5. SM, Alyssa Kraus (India Lowe) 51:46
Goalie Saves: SM, Allie Hill 8; WC, Ashley Quinn 14
Shots: SM, 26 WC, 16
Penalty Corners: SM, 10 WC, 6
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Thursday, October 5, 2006
Albert Leads Southern Maine Past St. Joseph's 1-0
GORHAM, Maine -- Sophomore forward Caitlin Albert (Scarborough, Maine)
blasted in the game-winning goal in the 56th minute to lead the University of
Southern Maine Huskies to a 1-0 win over the St. Joseph's College (Maine) Monks
in a non-conference field hockey game Thursday afternoon at Paula D. Hodgdon
Field on the Gorham campus.
The win is the fourth straight for the Huskies who improved to .500 for the
first time this season at 6-6 overall. The loss drops the Monks record to 3-6.
Albert snapped a scoreless deadlock when she collected the rebound of her
own shot and rocketed the ball from the top right side of the circle past St.
Joseph's freshman goalkeeper Karrie Sirois (Thomaston, Maine/Georges Valley).
The goal was the fifth of the season for Albert.
Both teams played evenly with Southern Maine holding slim 12-9 advantage in
shots over the Monks while both teams had five penalty corners.
Southern Maine freshman goalkeeper Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine)
earned her first collegiate shutout posting five saves, including a sprawling
save late in the second half as Monks pressed for the equalizer. Senior back
Caterina Riitano (Sangerville, Maine/Piscataquis Community) turned in a steady
performance at sweeper making her team-leading 16th defensive save of the season
to thwart a potential St. Joseph's goal midway through the first half. Sirois
made three saves for the Monks.
Southern Maine returns to action on Saturday (October 7) when it travels to
Little East Conference opponent Western Connecticut State University for a 11:00
a.m. game. St. Joseph's travels to Lasell College for its next contest on
Wednesday (October 11) at 4:00 p.m.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
St. Joseph's (3-6) 0 0 0
Southern Maine (6-6) 0 1 1
Scoring: SM, Caitlin Albert (unassisted) 55:05
Goalkeepers: SM, Allie Hill (5 saves) SJC, Karrie Sirois (3 saves)
Shots: SM, 12 SJC, 9
Penalty Corners: SM, 5 SJC 5
Defensive Saves: SM, Caterina Riitano
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Tuesday, October 3, 2006
Southern Maine Edges Fitchburg State in Penalty Strokes, 2-1
FITCHBURG, Mass. -- Freshman goalkeeper Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine)
made 14 saves, including stopping a penalty stroke in the first overtime period,
to lead the University of Southern Maine Huskies to a 2-1 overtime win against
the Fitchburg State College Falcons in a Little East Conference field hockey
game Tuesday afternoon in Fitchburg, Mass.
The Huskies earned their second consecutive win outlasting the Falcons
through two overtime periods. Southern Maine was able to take the win in
penalty strokes 2-0 to improve to 5-6 overall and 4-2 in the Little East. The
loss drops Fitchburg State to 5-4 overall and 2-4 in the LEC.
Hill was a force defensively for the Huskies handling a barrage of shots in
the two overtime periods as Fitchburg State pressed for the win. Hill turned
back six shots in the first overtime, including a penalty shot attempt from
sophomore forward Heather DiTerlizzi (Shrewsbury, Mass.) in the final minutes of
the period. In the second overtime, Hill made three more saves to send the game
into a penalty stroke shoot out.
In penalty strokes, Hill was just as spectacular making saves on all four
of the Falcons attempts. Southern Maine sophomore forward Leah Scrutchfield
(Buxton, Maine/Bonny Eagle) converted the first USM shoot out goal and sophomore
midfielder Megan Stanley (Standish, Maine/Bonny Eagle) finished her attempt to
seal the victory.
Southern Maine went ahead early in the game on an unassisted goal from
freshman forward Nicole Bombardi (Waterville, Maine/Winslow) in the 26th minute.
However, Fitchburg State rallied to knot the game up at one goal apiece and
force the overtime periods on a second half goal from DiTerlizzi.
Both teams played well defensively as Southern Maine senior back Caterina
Riitano (Sangerville, Maine/Piscataquis Community) recorded two defensive saves
for the Huskies, while the Falcons had defensive saves from junior backs
Shaylene Doty (Hollis, N.H./Hollis-Brookline) and Jackie Davis (Westford,
Mass./Westford Academy).
Southern Maine returns to action on Thursday, October 5 at 3:30 when it
hosts St. Joseph's College (ME) in a non-conference game. Fitchburg State plays
again on the same date at Salve Regina in a 4 p.m. non-conference game.
At Fitchburg, Mass. 1 2 OT1 OT2 PS Final
Southern Maine (5-6, 4-2 LEC) 1 0 0 0 1 2
Fitchburg State (5-4, 2-4 LEC) 0 1 0 0 0 1
Scoring: 1. SM, Nicole Bombardi (unassisted) 25:44; 2. FSC, Heather DoTerlizzi
(Vanessa Truax) 41:16; 3. SM, Team (Penalty Stroke off) 100:00
Goalie Saves: SM, Allie Hill 14 FSC, Emily Creen 3
Penalty Corners: SM, 11 FSC, 10
Shots: SM, 12 FSC, 21
Defensive Saves: SM, Caterina Riitano 2 FSC, Shaylene Doty, Jackie Davis
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Saturday, September 30, 2006
Southern Maine Upends Worcester State 3-1
GORHAM, Maine -- Three different players scored goals to lead the
University of Southern Maine Huskies to a 3-1 win over the Worcester State
College Lancers in a Little East Conference field hockey game Saturday afternoon
at Paula Hodgdon Field on the Gorham campus.
With the win, Southern Maine improves its overall mark to 4-6 and creeps
above .500 in the conference at 3-2. The loss was the first conference defeat
of the season for the Lancers who dip to 6-2 overall and 4-1 in the LEC.
Freshman midfielder Cristina Corson (Naples, Maine/Lake Region) started off
the scoring for the Huskies gathering a loose ball in front of the goal and
putting it past Worcester State junior goalkeeper Erin MacDonald (Dedham, Mass.)
for an early 1-0 lead in the fifth minute.
Southern Maine jumped out to a 2-0 lead six minutes later when freshman
forward India Lowe (Gloucester, Mass./Gloucester) finished an assist from junior
midfielder Samantha Johnson (Mexico, Maine/Mt. Valley) for her team-leading
sixth goal of the season in the tenth minute.
Worcester State cut its deficit to a goal in the 21st minute following a
powerful unassisted strike from senior forward Ann Clark (Worcester, Mass.).
The goal left the Lancers trailing 2-1 heading into the halftime break and was
Clark's team-leading seventh of the season.
Both teams played evenly in the second half, with the Lancers holding a
slight 8-6 advantage in shots. Worcester State had an opportunity to score an
equalizer midway through the second half when Clark raced toward the USM goal on
a breakaway, but Southern Maine freshman goalkeeper Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth,
Maine/Cape Elizabeth) made a terrific diving stop to thwart Clark's bid.
Southern Maine tallied an insurance goal in the 62nd minute for the 3-1
final as Johnson fired in a shot from the right side following a centering pass
from junior midfielder Alyson Lumino (Hampden, Maine/Hampden Academy).
Hill finished the game with eight saves to earn the win in net for the
Huskies, while MacDonald turned back five shots in the loss.
Southern Maine returns to action on Tuesday (October 3) on the road at
Fitchburg State at 4:00 p.m. The Lancers host Bridgewater State College for
their next contest on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
Worcester State (6-2, 4-1 LEC) 1 0 1
Southern Maine (4-6, 3-2 LEC) 2 1 3
Scoring: 1. SM, Cristina Corson (unassisted) 4:10; 2. SM, India Lowe (Samantha
Johnson) 9:54; 3. WS, Ann Clark (unassisted) 20:31; 4. SM, Johnson (Alyson
Lumino) 61:29
Saves: SM, Allie Hill (70:00) 8; WS, Erin MacDonald (70:00) 5
Shots: SM, 11 WS, 17
Penalty Corners: SM, 6 WS, 6
Defensive Saves: SM, Caterina Riitano 2
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Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Eastern Connecticut Edges Southern Maine 2-1
MANSFIELD, Conn. -- Freshman forward Emily Eshenfelder (Quaker Hill,
Conn./Waterford) and junior forward Stephanie Mongelli (Pequannock,
N.J./Pequannock Township) each scored a goal to lead the Eastern Connecticut
State University Warriors to a 2-1 win over the University of Southern Maine
Huskies in a Little East Conference field hockey game Wednesday afternoon in
Mansfield, Conn.
The loss halts the Huskies' three-game win streak, and drops their record
to 3-6 overall and 2-2 in the Little East. With the win, Eastern Connecticut
improves to 2-6 overall and 2-2 in the LEC.
Eshenfelder spotted the Warriors a 1-0 lead late in the first half when she
tallied an unassisted goal in the 33rd minute. The goal was the first of
Eshenfelder's career.
Eastern Connecticut increased its advantage to 2-0 early in the second half
following Mongelli's team-leading fifth goal of the season on an unassisted
tally in the 47th minute.
Southern Maine got on the board late, notching its lone goal of the game
with one minute remaining. Sophomore forward Caitlin Albert (Scarborough,
Maine/Scarborough) rocketed in her fourth goal of the season, but the Huskies
were unable to get the equalizer to force the issue into overtime.
Southern Maine out shot Eastern Connecticut 12-9, but had two would-be
goals called back. Eastern Connecticut freshman goalkeeper Mindy Maher
(Sherman, Conn./Shepaug Valley) earned the win making eight saves. Southern
Maine freshman goalkeeper Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine/Cape Elizabeth) made
six saves in the loss, while junior midfielder Samantha Johnson (Mexico,
Maine/Mt. Valley) notched her first defensive save of the season.
Southern Maine returns to action at home when it hosts Worcester State on
Saturday, (September 30) at 1:00 p.m. in a Little East Conference game. Eastern
Connecticut hosts LEC rival Keene State on the same day at 1:00 p.m.
At Mansfield, Conn. 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (3-6, 2-2 LEC) 0 1 1
Eastern Connecticut (2-6, 2-2 LEC) 1 1 2
Scoring: 1. EC, Emily Eshenfelder (unassisted) 32:01; 2. EC, Stephanie Mongelli
(unassisted) 47:55; 3. SM, Caitlin Albert (unassisted) 69:00
Goalie Saves: SM, Allie Hill 6 EC, Mindy Maher 8
Shots: EC, 8 SM, 12
Penalty Corners: EC, 7 SM, 7
Defensive Saves: SM, Samantha Johnson
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Monday, September 25, 2006
Hill Named Little East Conference Defensive Player of the Week
GORHAM, Maine -- Freshman goalkeeper Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth,
Maine/Cape Elizabeth) of the University of Southern Maine Huskies field hockey
team has been named the Little East Conference Defensive Player of the Week for
the week of September 18-24.
Hill posted a 1.47 goals against average and made 36 saves as she
backstopped Southern Maine to a 2-0 week. Hill is the second USM field hockey
player to earn LEC weekly accolades, joining classmate India Lowe (Gloucester,
Mass./Gloucester) who was named Rookie of the Week honors on September 18.
Hill made a season-high 20 saves, including 13 in the second half, to lead
the Huskies to a 2-1, overtime win against the University of Maine Farmington
(Sept. 21). Two days later against Little East Conference opponent Plymouth
State University (Sept. 23), Hill continued her phenomenal play making 16 saves
in a 5-2 victory over the Panthers. The win over Plymouth State marked just the
11th time that USM has defeated the Panthers in the 38-game history between the
two schools.
"Allie has played consistently well for us in goal throughout the season,"
said veteran USM head coach Bonny Brown-Denico. "Our offense is starting to
click and it is giving Allie an offensive backing to complement her exceptional
play."
Hill, who has started all eight of the Huskies' games this season, has
totaled a Little East Conference-leading 102 saves along with a 2.95 goals
against average.
Southern Maine, winners of three straight games, is 3-5 overall and 2-1 in
the Little East. The Huskies return to action on Wednesday (September 27) at
4:00 p.m. when they travel to Willimantic, Conn., for a Little East Conference
game with Eastern Connecticut State University.
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Saturday, September 23, 2006
Southern Maine Wins 3rd Straight, Downs Plymouth State 5-2
GORHAM, Maine -- Freshman India Lowe (Gloucester, Mass.) scored two goals
and passed out an assist to lead the University of Southern Maine Huskies to a
5-2 victory over the Plymouth State University Panthers in a Little East
Conference game played under drizzly skies at the Paula Hodgdon Field Saturday
afternoon.
The win was the third straight for the Huskies who improve to 3-5 overall
and 2-1 in the conference. The Panthers dropped their second straight to fall
to 3-3 overall and 1-2 in the LEC.
The teams traded goals 28 seconds apart in the opening 2:14 before settling
down to finish the first half tied 1-1. Freshman Morgan Lemmon (Gilford,
N.H./Bishop Brady) put the Panthers on top with an unassisted goal at 1:46.
Lowe got the equalizer at 2:14 converting a pass from freshman Jennifer
Gagnon (Manchester, N.H./Central).
Southern Maine took the lead for good early in the second half. Lowe set
up Gagnon for her first collegiate goal at 39:03. Just over five minutes later,
junior Samantha Johnson (Mexico, Maine/Mt. View) scored what proved to be the
game-winning goal.
Lemmon tallied her second goal of the game off an assist from senior
Melanie Bates (Derry, N.H./Pinkerton Academy) at 59:01 to pull the Panthers back
within one.
The Huskies iced the decision with a pair of insurance goals in the final
five minutes. Sophomore Brianna Thompson (Harrison, Maine/Oxford Hills) scored
her first goal of the season at 65:08, and Lowe added her team-leading fifth
goal at 66:58 with sophomore Caitlin Albert (Scarborough, Maine) picking up the
assist.
USM freshman goalie Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) was credited with 16
saves. Junior Katie Randall (Portsmouth, N.H.) had 10 saves for the Panthers.
Both sides had 19 shots in the game and the Panthers enjoyed an 8-5 advantage in
penalty corners.
Southern Maine looks to make it four in a row on Wednesday (4:00 p.m.) when
it travels to Eastern Connecticut State University. Plymouth State travels to
in-state conference rival Keene State College on Wednesday (6:00 p.m.)
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
Plymouth State (3-3, 1-2) 1 1 2
Southern Maine (3-5; 2-1) 1 4 5
Scoring: 1. PS, Morgan Lemmon (unassisted) 1:46; 2. SM, India Lowe (Jennifer
Gagnon) 2:14; 3. SM, Gagnon (Lowe) 39:03; 4. SM, Samantha Johnson (unassisted)
44:31; 5. PS, Lemmon (Melanie Bates) 59:01; 6. SM, Brianna Thompson
(unassisted) 65:08; 7. SM, Lowe (Caitlin Albert (66:58).
Goalies: PS, Katie Randall (10 saves) SM, Allie Hill (16 saves)
Shots: PS, 19 SM, 19
Penalty Corners: PS, 8 SM, 5
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Thursday, September 21, 2006
Huskies Down Beavers in OT, 2-1
FARMINGTON, Maine -- Freshman forward India Lowe (Gloucester, Mass.)
scored the game-winning goal 3:18 into the first sudden-death overtime period to
give the University of Southern Maine Huskies a 2-1 victory over the University
of Maine at Farmington Beavers in a non-conference field hockey game Thursday
afternoon at Farmington, Maine.
The win was the second straight for the Huskies who improve to 2-5 on the
season. The loss was the first of the season for the Beavers after three
straight wins to open the campaign.
Lowe, stationed at the left post, redirected a cross from the right side by
freshman Nicole Bombardi (Waterville, Maine/Winslow) into the goal for the game
winner.
The Beavers forced the game into overtime as sophomore Andrea Tyler
(Augusta, Maine) scored her second goal of the season off an assist from
sophomore Bethany Marshall (York, Maine) with just under seven minutes left in
regulation time.
Southern Maine grabbed a 1-0 lead at 25:56 when sophomore Caitlin Albert
(Scarborough, Maine) scored an unassisted goal.
USM freshman goalie Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) made the lead stand
up for the Huskies until Tyler got the equalizer. Hill finished the game with
19 saves, including 13 in the second half when the Beavers outshot the Huskies
22-4. Hill got some help from senior back Caterina Riitano (Sangerville,
Maine/Piscataquis Comm.) who had two defensive saves.
UMF sophomore goalie Kaeleigh Barker (Chichester, N.H.) was credited with
five saves. UMF finished the game with a 29-10 advantage in shots and a 13-2
edge in penalty corners.
Southern Maine is back in action on Saturday (September 23) when it hosts
Plymouth State University in a Little East Conference game at Paula Hodgdon
Field. UMF is off until September 30 when it hosts Simmons College.
At Farmington, Maine 1 2 OT Final
Southern Maine (2-5) 1 0 1 2
UMaine Farmington (3-1) 0 1 0 1
Scoring: 1. SM, Caitlin Albert (unassisted) 25:56; 2. UMF, Andrea Tyler
(Bethany Marshall) 63:01; 3. SM, India Lowe (Nicole Bombardi) 73:18.
Goalies: SM, Allie Hill (73:18, 19 saves) UMF, Kaeleigh Barker (73:18, 5
saves)
Shots: SM, 10 UMF, 29
Penalty Corners: SM, 2 UMF, 13
Defensive Saves: SM, Caterina Riitano 2
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Lowe Named Little East Conference Rookie of the Week
GORHAM, Maine -- Freshman forward India Lowe (Gloucester, Mass.) of the
University of Southern Maine field hockey team was named the Little East
Conference Rookie of the Week for the week of September 11-17.
Lowe was a key factor in the Huskies' 4-1 win over Little East Conference
rival Salem State College. Lowe tallied four points helping Southern Maine snap
a five-game losing skid and earn its first victory of the season. Lowe blasted
in her first intercollegiate goal in the fourth minute when she redirected a
cross from junior midfielder Samantha Johnson (Mexico, Maine/Mt. Valley).
"India is adapting well to the collegiate level," noted veteran head coach
Bonny Brown-Denico. "She played well against Salem State and as she continues
to improve her overall game, I expect her to make solid contributions throughout
the season."
Lowe has played and started in all six of the Huskies games and is
currently tied for team-honors in scoring with four points on two goals.
Southern Maine is 1-5 overall and 1-1 in the Little East. The Huskies return to
action on Thursday (September 21) at 4:00 p.m. when they travel to Farmington,
Maine, for a non-conference game with the University of Maine at Farmington.
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Saturday, September 16, 2006
Lowe Leads Southern Maine Over Salem State 4-1
GORHAM, Maine -- Freshman forward India Lowe (Gloucester, Mass.) scored
her first two intercollegiate goals to lead the University of Southern Maine
Huskies to a 4-1 win over the Salem State College Vikings in a Little East
Conference field hockey game Saturday afternoon at the Paula D. Hodgdon Field in
Gorham.
The win is the first of the season for Southern Maine. The Huskies halted
a five-game losing streak to stand at 1-5 overall and 1-1 in the Little East.
Salem State dips to 1-2 overall and evens out at 1-1 in the LEC.
Lowe gave the Huskies an early 1-0 lead when she redirected a centering
pass from junior midfielder Samantha Johnson (Mexico, Maine/Mt. Valley) 4:45
into the game for her first goal. Sophomore midfielder Caitlin Albert
(Scarborough, Maine) increased the Southern Maine cushion to 2-0 in the 24th
minute when she notched her second goal of the season following a penalty
corner.
Lowe quickly added to the Southern Maine lead in the second half striking
for her second goal off of an assist from Johnson and sophomore forward Alyssa
Kraus (Standish, Maine/Bonny Eagle) in the 40th minute. Southern Maine tacked
on its fourth goal of the game in the 46th minute when freshman midfield Nicole
Bombardi (Waterville, Maine/Winslow) notched her first intercollegiate goal off
an assist from sophomore midfielder Brianna Thompson (Harrison, Maine/Oxford
Hills).
The Vikings broke up the Huskies shutout bid late in the second half when
senior forward Kristen Bartlett (Danvers, Mass.) tallied her team-leading third
goal of the season in the 67th minute following a driving cross-field pass from
freshman forward Meghan Cassidy (Nahant, Mass.).
Southern Maine freshman goalkeeper Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) made
five saves en route to the first win over her career. Salem State sophomore
goalkeeper Christina Ferreira (Milford, Mass.) took the loss for the Vikings
making seven saves and allowing four goals in 49 minutes before being lifted for
sophomore Nikki Lagatolla (Saugus, Mass.). Lagatolla made one save in 21
minutes of action.
Southern Maine travels to the University of Maine Farmington on Thursday
(Sept. 21) for a non-conference match-up at 4:00 p.m. Salem State hosts Becker
College for a non-conference tilt on Tuesday (Sept. 19) at 6:00 p.m.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
Salem State (1-2, 1-1 LEC) 0 1 1
Southern Maine (1-5, 1-1 LEC) 2 2 4
Scoring: SM, India Lowe (Samantha Johnson) 4:45; SM, Caitlin Albert (unassisted)
23:14 PC; SM, Lowe (Johnson, Alyssa Kraus) 39:00; SM, Nicole Bombardi (Brianna
Thompson) 45:36; SSC, Kristen Bartlett (Meghan Cassidy) 66:46
Saves: SSC, Christina Ferreira (49:00, 7 saves), Nikki Lagatolla (21:00, 1 save)
SM, Allie Hill (5 saves)
Shots: SM, 15, SSC 12
Penalty Corners: SM, 6, SSC 2
Defensive Saves: SM, Caterina Riitano SSC, Alison Santos
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Thursday, September 14, 2006
King Powers Bates Over Southern Maine 4-0
LEWISTON, Maine -- Senior forward Carolyn King (Hanover, Mass./Hanover)
notched the game-winning goal in the first half and assisted on two more to lead
the Bates College Bobcats to a 4-0 win over the University of Southern Maine
Huskies in a non-conference field hockey game Thursday afternoon at Campus
Avenue Field in Lewiston.
Playing its second game of the season, Bates improved its record to 2-0.
The Huskies remain winless through five games.
King gave her team a 1-0 cushion when she scored an unassisted goal in the
ninth minute as the Bobcats pressured the Huskies' goal from the outset. Bates
out shot Southern Maine 11-2 in the first half and held a staggering 26-4 edge
for the game. The Bobcats added to their lead three minutes later when King
connected with Lindsey Ferguson (Barrington, R.I./Barrington) on a penalty
corner for a 2-0 lead that stood through the half.
In the second half, Ferguson scored her second goal of the game
reconnecting with King in the 43rd minute. Sophomore forward Abby Childs
(Philadelphia, Pa./Germantown Friends) capped the scoring with her first goal of
the season. Childs completed a pass from senior back Molly Lanigan (Acton,
Mass./Acton-Boxborough) in the 57th minute for the 4-0 final.
Southern Maine freshman goalkeeper Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine/Cape
Elizabeth) finished a busy day in the cage turning back 17 shots, including
stopping a penalty stroke in the second half. Bates senior goalkeeper Sarah
Spraque (Cleveland, Ohio/Laurel School) earned her second shutout victory in as
many games making four saves. Southern Maine senior back Caterina Riitano
(Sangerville, Maine/Piscataquis Comm.) made three defensive saves for the
Huskies.
Southern Maine hosts Little East Conference opponent Salem State College on
Saturday (Sept. 16) at 2:00 p.m. in its next game. Bates College travels to
Amherst College on Saturday for an 11:00 a.m. NESCAC match-up.
At Lewiston, Maine 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (0-5) 0 0 0
Bates (2-0) 2 2 4
Scoring: 1. B, Carolyn King (unassisted) 8:57; 2. B, Lindsey Ferguson (King)
11:10, PC; 3. B, Ferguson (King) 42:47; 4. B, Abby Childs (Molly Lanigan)
56:28
Saves: B, Sarah Spraque 4 SM, Allie Hill, 17
Shots: B, 26 SM, 4
Penalty Corners: B, 14 SM, 6
Defensive Saves: SM, Caterina Riitano 3
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Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Vogrin Nets Two as New England College Downs Southern Maine 3-0
GORHAM, Maine -- Junior forward Brittney Vogrin (Toronto, Ontario/Loretto
Abby) netted a pair of first-half goals and senior forward Lori Zaniboni
(Wenham, Mass./Hamilton-Wenham) added two assists to lead the New England
College Pilgrims to a 3-0 win over the University of Southern Maine Huskies in a
non-conference field hockey game Tuesday afternoon at Paula D. Hodgdon Field.
With its fifth straight victory, New England College remains undefeated for
the season at 5-0. The loss was the fourth straight for the Huskies who are
still looking for their first win this season.
Vogrin put the Pilgrims ahead early netting an unassisted goal in the
eighth minute, and then put her team up 2-0 in the 22nd minute when she
redirected a cross from Zaniboni into the left corner of the cage. The Pilgrims
controlled the play from the start and out shot the Huskies 16-2 in the opening
half en route to a 28-8 advantage for the game. The Pilgrims also held a
commanding 13-5 edge in penalty corners.
New England College added an insurance goal six minutes into the second
half when sophomore midfielder Jodie Dresser (Keene, N.H./Keene) scored her
fourth goal of the season after she converted Zaniboni's second assist of the
game.
Southern Maine freshman goalkeeper Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine/Cape
Elizabeth) played solidly in net making 15 saves, while junior defender Anna
Dupuis (Saco, Maine/Thornton Academy) thwarted a New England College goal-
scoring opportunity in the second half making her first defensive save of the
season. New England College senior goalkeeper Jacqui Parker (Keene, N.H./Keene)
made three saves to earn the shutout victory
Southern Maine returns to action at Bates College on Thursday (Sept. 14,
4:30 p.m.). New England College travels to Anna Maria College on Saturday
(Sept. 16, 1:00 p.m.) for its next contest.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
New England College (5-0) 2 1 3
Southern Maine (0-4) 0 0 0
Scoring: NEC, Brittney Vogrin (unassisted) 7:12; NEC, Vogrin (Lori Zaniboni)
21:37; NEC, Jodie Dresser (Zaniboni)
Saves: NEC, Jacqui Parker (70:00) 3 SM, Allie Hill (70:00) 15
Shots: NEC, 28 SM, 8
Penalty Corners: NEC, 13 SM, 5
Defensive Saves: NEC, Analiese Agliato SM, Anna Dupuis
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Saturday, September 9, 2006
Guittarr Leads Westfield State Past Southern Maine in Double Overtime
WESTFIELD, Mass. -- Sophomore forward Kara Guittarr (Dedham,
Mass./Dedham) scored an unassisted goal 46 seconds into the second overtime
period to give the Westfield State College Owls to a 2-1, double-overtime win
over the University of Southern Maine Huskies in a Little East Conference field
hockey game Saturday afternoon in Westfield, Mass. The game was the conference
opener for both teams.
The win is the second straight for the Owls who improve to 2-0 on the
season and 1-0 in the Little East. The win also marked the first victory for
Westfield State over Southern Maine in the eight-game series between the two
schools. The Huskies remain winless this season at 0-3 overall and
0-1 in the LEC.
Guittar’s game-winning goal came after she helped force the overtime
periods assisting on the game-tying goal five minutes into the second half.
Guittarr fed junior forward Megan Wolski (Plymouth, Mass./Plymouth South) in the
40th minute to knot the score at 1-1.
Southern Maine took an early lead following a goal by sophomore forward
Caitlin Albert (Scarborough, Maine/Scarborough) off of a penalty corner in the
third minute. Albert knocked in her first goal of the season off an assist from
freshman midfielder Nicole Bombardi (Waterville, Maine/Winslow).
Westfield State senior goalkeeper Cat Hanks (Somers, Conn./Somers) earned
the win for the Owls making nine saves. Southern Maine freshman goalkeeper
Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine/Cape Elizabeth) played well in goal for the
Huskies turning back 11 shots on goal.
Southern Maine returns to action at home on Tuesday (Sept. 12) at 4:00 p.m.
against New England College. Westfield State plays again on Wednesday (Sept.
13) at Becker College in a 4:00 p.m. contest.
At Westfield, Mass. 1 2 OT OT Final
Southern Maine (0-3, 0-1 LEC) 1 0 0 0 1
Westfield State (2-0, 1-0 LEC) 0 1 0 1 2
Scoring: 1. SM, Caitlin Albert (Nicole Bombardi) 2:58; 2. WS, Megan Wolski
(Kara Guittarr) 40:12; 3. WS, Guittarr (unassisted) 85:46.
Goalie Saves: SM, Allie Hill (85:46) 11 WS, Cat Hanks (85:46) 9
Shots: SM, 14 WSC, 17
Penalty Corners: SM, 7 WSC, 7
Defensive Saves: SM, Caterina Riitano 4, Jennifer Gagnon 1
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Sunday, September 3, 2006
Flagg Lifts UNE Over Southern Maine 2-1
BIDDEFORD, Maine -- Freshman forward Taryn Flagg (Livermore Falls,
Maine/Livermore Falls) scored two second half goals to propel the University of
New England Nor'easters to a 2-1, come-from-behind victory over the University
of Southern Maine Huskies in a non-conference field hockey game Sunday in
Biddeford.
The Nor'easters begin their season with a win to move to 1-0. The Huskies
dropped their second game in as many chances to fall to 0-2.
Southern Maine held a 1-0 lead at the halftime break. Junior midfielder
Alyson Lumino (Hampden, Maine/Hampden Academy) netted her first goal of the
season on an unassisted strike to put USM ahead in the 24th minute.
Flagg would equalize the score for the Nor'easters 10 minutes into the
second stanza when she converted a long pass from junior forward Megan Seavey
(Skowhegan, Maine/Skowhegan Area). Flagg then gave the host team the lead when
she struck for an unassisted goal with less than three minutes to play in
regulation.
UNE freshman goalkeeper Beth Brooks (Littleton, N.H./Littleton) earned the
win making two saves in the second half after coming on to relieve starting
junior goalkeeper Tanya Callan (Brick, N.J./Brick Memorial) at the halftime
break. Callan made five saves in the opening stanza. USM freshman goalkeeper
Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine/Cape Elizabeth) made six saves in the loss.
Southern Maine returns to action Saturday (Sept. 9) on the road in its
Little East Conference opener against Westfield State College at 2:00 p.m. The
University of New England hosts St. Joseph's College (ME) at 4:00 p.m. on
Wednesday (Sept. 6) in its next contest.
At Biddeford, Maine 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (0-1) 1 0 1
University of New England (1-0) 0 2 2
Scoring: 1. SM, Alyson Lumino (unassisted) 23:36; 2. UNE, Taryn Flagg (Megan
Sevey) 45:50 3. UNE, Flagg (unassisted) 67:32
Goalies: SM, Allie Hill (70:00) 6 saves UNE, Tanya Callan (35:00) 5 saves,
Beth Brooks (35:00) 2 saves
Shots: SM, 15 UNE, 11
Penalty Corners: SM, 8 UNE, 6
Defensive Saves: UNE, Anne Cowles, Jenn Tripp
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Friday, September 1, 2006
Gordon Downs Southern Maine 4-1 in Season Opener
GORHAM, Maine - Sophomore midfielder Sarah Orlando (Lafayette Hill, Pa.)
scored back-to-back goals in the second half to break open a scoreless game and
propel the Gordon College Fighting Scots past the University of Southern Maine
Huskies 4-1 in the season-opening game for both teams Friday afternoon at the
Brigham Athletic Complex in Wenham, Mass.
With the win, Gordon begins the 2006 season with a 1-0 mark while the
Huskies drop to 0-1. It is the fourth consecutive season that the Huskies have
opened with a loss on the road.
After the teams battled through a scoreless first half, Orlando tallied her
first goal of the season 10 minutes into the second half on an unassisted strike
to put the Fighting Scots ahead 1-0. Orlando found the back of the net again
eight minutes later to give Gordon a 2-0 lead, finishing an assist from senior
midfielder Nichole Hunt (Plymouth, Mass.). Both of Orlando's goals were scored
on penalty corners as the Fighting Scots out-cornered Southern Maine 6-2.
Gordon stretched its lead to 4-0 on goals from senior forward Whitney
Plaster (Annapolis, Md.) and freshmen defender Tori Blandin (Berlin, Mass.) in
the 56th and 64th minutes, respectively.
Southern Maine sophomore forward Alyssa Kraus (Standish, Maine/Bonny Eagle)
prevented the shutout notching her first goal of the season and the second of
her career when she converted an assist from sophomore forward Leah Scrutchfield
(Buxton, Maine/Bonny Eagle) in the 66th minute.
Gordon goalkeeper senior Chyanne Wilson (Pearl River, N.Y.) earned the win
for the Fighting Scots making 13 saves, including eight in the first half.
Southern Maine freshman goalkeeper Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine/Cape
Elizabeth) played well in her first collegiate start making 12 saves.
Southern Maine hits the road for its next contest traveling to the
University of New England on Sunday (Sept. 3) for a 1:00 p.m. start. Gordon
hosts Babson College on Tuesday (Sept. 5) at 4:00 p.m.
At Wenham, Mass. 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (0-1) 0 1 1
Gordon (1-0) 0 4 4
Scoring: 1. G, Sarah Orlando (unassisted) 45:30; 2. G, Orlando (Nichole Hunt)
53:11; 3. G, Whitney Plaster (unassisted) 56:07; 4. G, Tori Blandin (Marissa
Weaver) 64:00; 5. SM, Alyssa Kraus (Leah Scrutchfield) 66:20.
Saves: G, Chyanne Wilson, 13 saves SM, Allie Hill, 12 saves
Penalty Corners: G, 6 SM, 2
Defensive Saves: G, none SM, Caterina Riitano
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Thursday, August 31, 2006
USM Names Johnson, Lumino and Riitano Field Hockey Captains
GORHAM, Maine -- Senior defender Caterina Riitano (Sangerville,
Maine/Piscataquis Comm.) and junior midfielders Samantha Johnson (Mexico,
Maine/Mt. Valley) and Alyson Lumino (Hampden, Maine/Hampden Academy) have been
named tri-captains of the 2006 University of Southern Maine Huskies field hockey
team. The announcement was made today by veteran head coach Bonny Brown-Denico.
"Sam, Caterina and Alyson will make a solid trio of captains for us this
season," noted Brown-Denico. "We have a young team, returning just six players
from last season, and their leadership will be instrumental to the development
of our first-year players. They each bring something different to the table and
will compliment each others' leadership style very well."
Johnson, the Huskies' top returning scorer from 2005, started all 20 of
Southern Maine's games last season tallying three goals for six points from her
midfield position.
"Sam expects to be performing at the highest level for us at all times and
she does that by out-working everyone on the field," said Brown-Denico. "She
expects the same type of effort from her teammates and is a very positive and
vocal leader."
Lumino, a mainstay in the Huskies' defensive midfield, appeared in 19 of 20
games last season making 18 starts. In 2004, Lumino tallied one goal while
playing in 19 games for USM.
"Alyson is a poised and confident fixture in our midfield," said Brown-
Denico. "She will be the link between our defense and forwards this season and
will be central to the success of our offense."
Riitano returns for the Huskies to reprise her role as the team's sweeper.
In two seasons, Riitano has played and started in 35 games for the Huskies
anchoring the team's defense.
"Caterina is the most senior member of our defensive unit," said Brown-
Denico. "As our team's sweeper she controls the back of the field for us and we
are counting on her to anchor our defense physically and through her leadership
abilities. She will key the development of our new defensive players and
goalkeeper."
Picked to finish fourth in the Little East Conference in a poll of league
coaches, Southern Maine finished last season with a 7-13 overall record and a 6-
5 mark in the LEC. Southern Maine's Brown-Denico, heading into her ninth season
at the helm, is confident that her team will improve upon its record from last
season.
"Although we will be replacing some key players in significant positions
this fall, we still have a solid veteran corps to rely upon," noted Brown-
Denico. "Along with our captains, I am expecting our upperclassmen to lead by
example and provide a foundation for our new players to build upon."
Southern Maine begins its season on the road at Gordon College on Friday,
September 1. Following the Gordon game, USM travels to the University of New
England (Sept. 3) and Westfield State (Oct. 9) before hosting New England
College (Sept. 12) in its home opener.
The Huskies travel to Bates College (Sept. 14), then host LEC rival Salem
State (Sept. 16). Southern Maine closes out September with away games at UMaine
Farmington (Sept. 21) and Eastern Connecticut State University (Sept. 27) and a
pair of home games with Plymouth State (Sept. 23) and Worcester State (Sept.
30).
Three of the Huskies first four contest in the month of October are on the
road. USM travels to Fitchburg State (Oct. 3), Western Connecticut State
University (Oct. 8) and Colby College (Oct. 11) surrounding a home game against
St. Joseph's College (Oct. 5). Following the Colby game, Southern Maine will
host its longest stretch home games playing four consecutive games at Paula
Hodgdon Field. USM faces Keene State (Oct. 14), Framingham State (Oct. 18),
UMass Dartmouth (Oct. 21) and Bowdoin College (Oct. 24) before closing out its
regular season with a trip to Bridgewater State (Oct. 28).
The top seven teams in the Little East Conference will qualify for the
playoffs beginning with the quarterfinal round on October 31. Advancing teams
will then play in the semifinal and final round on November 2 and 4
respectively.
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Thursday, August 31, 2006
(Courtesy of the Little East Conference)
Keene State tops LEC Field Hockey Preseason Poll
Southern Maine Picked for Fourth Place
PROVIDENCE, R.I.-The Little East Conference recently announced two-time
defending Little East Conference Tournament Champion Keene State College earned
the top spot in the annual field hockey preseason poll, voted on by all 12
conference head coaches.
The Owls received the highest point total (140) in the past three seasons,
riding the momentum of eight first-place and four second-place ballots. Plymouth
State University tallied 132 points, including three first-place selections,
while Westfield State College registered 116 points and a first-place nod to
round out the top three spots.
Under the direction of Head Coach Amy Watson, Keene State has been the
perennial powerhouse in the Little East for the past three seasons, sporting an
impressive 28-3 mark in the conference circuit and two consecutive conference
tournament championships. The Owls will look to continue their reign atop the
Little East standings as 18 letter-winners, including seven starters, are back
on campus from last season's squad that posted an overall record of 14-9 and 9-2
in the League. Keene State earned its third straight berth into the NCAA
Tournament, but fell in the opening round. Little East All-Conference first-team
selection goalkeeper Sara Joyce will anchor the Owls' defense. The senior led
the conference in shutouts (7), while ranking second in goals against average
(1.31). Keene State will be in action at 7 p.m. on Sept. 1 as the Owls' host New
England College.
The University of Southern Maine (86), Fitchburg State College (84), the
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth (80), Worcester State College (79), and
Framingham State College (75) are separated by just 11 points in the second tier
of the poll. One of these teams will be on the outside looking in because only
the top seven schools qualify for the conference tournament.
Rounding out the poll are Bridgewater State College (53), Eastern
Connecticut State University (47), Salem State College (29), and Western
Connecticut State University (17).
Little East Conference
2006 Field Hockey Preseason Coaches' Poll
Rk. Team (1st Place Votes) Pts
1. Keene State (8) 140
2. Plymouth State (3) 132
3. Westfield State (1) 116
4. Southern Maine 86
5. Fitchburg State 84
6. UMass Dartmouth 80
7. Worcester State 79
8. Framingham State 75
9. Bridgewater State 53
10. Eastern Connecticut 47
11. Salem State 29
12. Western Connecticut 17
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