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Tuesday, November 11, 2003
Southern Maine Women's Soccer Earns League Honors
Molly Tanguay and Eva Hanson Named to All-Conference Team
GORHAM, Maine - Senior midfielder Molly Tanguay (Yarmouth, Maine/Yarmouth HS)
and sophomore forward Eva Hanson (Warner, N.H./Kearsarge Regional HS) of the
University of Southern Maine women's soccer team have earned All-Little East
Conference honors in recognition of their stellar play throughout the course of
the recently completed 2003 campaign. The All-Conference teams and individual
awards were announced Monday by William M. Moore, commissioner for the Little
East.
The all-conference honors were the first for both players. Tanguay, a three-
year starter after transferring to USM from Dickinson College, was named to the
first team. Hanson was named to the second team.
Tanguay, who served as team captain this year, started 15 contests in the
center midfield. A gifted all-around player, Tanguay curtailed the opposition's
scoring threats, while igniting the Huskies' transition to offense. She launched
16 shots on the year and tallied a goal in the season-opening win over Wheelock. A
three-year member of the Southern Maine program, Tanguay concluded her career with
six goals and two assists for 14 points.
"This is a well deserved honor for (Tanguay) for all the hard work and
leadership she has put into the program. Even though she played injured much of
the season, she led on the field by example," commented head coach Steve Quinones.
Hanson quietly emerged as one of the league's more potent offensive threats.
After one point on an assist a year ago, Hanson erupted for 18 points on nine
goals this year. Among the conference leaders, Hanson was tied for third in goals
scored and fourth in total points, while she led the team in each category. She
netted the decisive goal in wins over Simmons, UMass Boston and the University of
New England for a team-leading three game-winning goals.
"(Hanson) is just starting to find her form as an offensive player. I'm very
excited that she is recognized for her play this season. This is just the start
of what should be a great career at USM," praised Quinones.
The efforts of Tanguay and Hanson enabled the Huskies to post an overall mark
of 6-9-2 this year, which represents marked improvement over the club's record of
a year ago (4-12). In addition, the Huskies' 2003 record is deceptive, as four of
the club's losses were by one goal, including a 1-0 defeat at Plymouth State with
10 seconds remaining in the second overtime period. Three of the club's one goal
setbacks occurred in LEC play, where the Huskies finished with a 1-5-1 mark.
2003 Little East Conference Women's Soccer Awards
Offensive Player of the Year
Nicole Corbin, Sophomore, Forward, Western Connecticut State University
Defensive Player of the Year
Katie Sheridan, Senior, Back Plymouth State University
Rookie of the Year
Erika Haaland, Freshman, Forward, Rhode Island College
Coach of the Year
Alex Silva, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
First Team
Name Position Class Institution
Jen Ferrari Forward Junior Eastern Connecticut State University
Erin Lester Forward Senior Keene State College
Nicole Corbin Forward Sophomore Western Connecticut State University
Megan Taylor Midfield Junior Eastern Connecticut State University
Jennifer Ortisi Midfield Senior Keene State College
Molly Tanguay Midfield Senior University of Southern Maine
Christie Gillis Midfield Junior Western Connecticut State University
Ashley Dynderski Back Junior Eastern Connecticut State University
Elizabeth Vachon Back Junior Keene State College
Katie Sheridan Back Senior Plymouth State University
Malissa Holden Back Senior Rhode Island College
Lisa Marquis Back Sophomore Western Connecticut State University
Amanda Tavares Goalie Sophomore University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Second Team
Name Position Class Institution
Meghann Booth Forward Sophomore Eastern Connecticut State University
Erika Haaland Forward Freshman Rhode Island College
Eva Hanson Forward Sophomore University of Southern Maine
Tara Wagner Midfield Freshman Keene State College
Katie Parkinson Midfield Senior Keene State College
Elena Sanborn Midfield Junior Rhode Island College
Jessica Gomes Midfield Freshman Western Connecticut State University
Kerri Paquette Back Junior Keene State College
Stephanie Leahy Back Junior University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Cathy Berei Back Senior Plymouth State University
Heather Bartholomew Back Senior Western Connecticut State University
Stacey Schofield Goalie Senior Eastern Connecticut State University
Michelle Mason Goalie Junior Keene State College
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Saturday, November 1, 2003
Eastern Connecticut Downs Southern Maine 1-0
MANSFIELD, Conn. -- Sophomore midfielder Jen Orme (Centereach, N.Y.) scored
the only goal of the match late in the first half as the Eastern Connecticut State
University Warriors held off the visiting University of Southern Maine Huskies by
a 1-0 score in a Little East Conference match played Saturday afternoon.
The loss ended the Huskies' season at 6-9-2 overall and 1-5-1 in the Little
East. Eastern Connecticut finished the regular season 9-6-1 overall and 5-1-1 in
LEC play. The Warriors will receive a first round bye in the six-team LEC
tournament, and host a semifinal match on Thursday (November 6).
Orme carried the ball down the left side before lofting a shot into the right
corner from a bad angle past USM junior goalkeeper Marcy Ansley (Hudson, Mass.).
The goal was the fourth of the season, and third game-winner, for Orme.
Southern Maine's best chance to score came in the second half off an indirect
free kick, but junior midfielder Amanda Loomis' (Poultney, Vt.) header off a chip
from senior Molly Tanguay (Yarmouth, Maine) was stopped by the Warriors' diving
senior keeper, Stacy Schofield (Woodstock, Conn.).
Eastern Connecticut threatened three times, but the Huskies came up with
standout defensive saves. Sophomore back Stacey LeBlanc (Standish, Maine) moved
into the goal to knock down a hard shot by sophomore Meghann Booth (Windsor Locks,
Conn.) from the left of the box with Ansley out off her line to keep the Warriors
off the board 21 minutes into the match. With 20 minutes left, Orme threatened
again when she took a perfect through-ball from junior forward Jen Ferrari
(Coventry, R.I.) but Ansley knocked down the 12-yard blast and the Southern Maine
cleared the rebound. With 1:45 left, junior midfielder Annmarie Fillian (Canton,
Conn.) ripped a 25-yarder over the head of Ansley toward an open goal but
sophomore back Kim Wagner (Hallowell, Maine) - inserted into the match just
minutes earlier - raced back to head the shot over the crossbar.
Eastern Connecticut held a wide 17-6 advantage in shots in the match while
Southern Maine had a slim 6-5 edge in corner kicks. Ansley finished the match
with eight saves while Schofield was credited with three saves.
Summary 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (6-9-2, 1-5-1) 0 0 0
Eastern Connecticut (9-6-1, 5-1-1) 1 0 1
Scoring: 1. EC, Jen Orme (unassisted) 39:06
Goalie Saves: SM, Marcy Ansley 8 EC, Stacy Schofield 3
Shots: SM, 6 EC, 17
Corner Kicks: SM, 6 EC, 5
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Thursday, October 30, 2003
(Courtesy of Colby College Sports Information)
COLBY WOMEN'S SOCCER TOPS SOUTHERN MAINE
WATERVILLE, Maine -- Laura Williamson (Manchester, Conn.) and Libba Cox
(Guilford, Conn.) each had two goals and one assist to lead the Colby College
women's soccer team to a 6-1 non-conference victory over University of Southern
Maine on Thursday.
The Mules clinch a winning season with their 7-5-1 record heading into the
final game of the year at home against Tufts University at 11:00 a.m. Saturday.
Southern Maine falls to 6-8-2 and will play at Eastern Connecticut at 1 p.m.
Saturday.
Williamson, who leads the New England Small College Athletic Conference in
points per game, now has 13 goals and seven assists for 33 points. Cox raised her
season totals to seven goals and one assist for 15 points.
Meg Cordner (Katonah, N.Y.) and Christina Andaya (Old Bridge, N.J.) both had
one goal and one assist for the Mules. Liz Morbeck (Seattle, Wash.) added two
assists and now has five goals and three assists on the season.
Colby led 2-0 at halftime before exploding for four goals in the opening
25:37 of the second half. Elizabeth Riley (Saco, Maine) stopped five shots for the
winners.
Sophomore forward Eva Hanson (Warner, N.H.) scored her ninth goal of the
season for the Huskies with about 14 minutes left in the game.
Summary 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (6-8-2) 0 1 1
Colby (7-5-1) 2 4 6
Scoring: 1. C, Laura Williamson (Liz Morbeck), 4:14; 2. C, Meg Cordner (Libba
Cox), 29:54; 3. C, Cox (Cordner), 53:11; 4. C, Williamson (unassisted) 61:00;
5. C, Christina Andaya (Morbeck), 69:12; 6. C, Cox (Williamson, Andaya), 70:37;
7. SM, Eva Hanson (unassisted) 75:39
Goalies: SM, Marcy Ansley (7 saves, 6 goals allowed, 75:39), Rachel Kwantz (0
saves, 0 goals allowed, 14:21); C, Elizabeth Riley, 5 saves.
Shots: SM 7, C, 21.
Corner kicks: SM 2, C, 6.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2003
USM-Colby Women's Soccer Match Postponed
GORHAM, Maine -- Today's women's college soccer match between the
University of Southern Maine and Colby College, scheduled to be played at Colby,
has been postponed due to the inclement weather. The match in tentatively
rescheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, October 30, at 3:00 p.m., pending the
availability of officials.
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Saturday, October 25, 2003
Huskies, Corsairs Play to Scoreless Draw
GORHAM, Maine -- The University of Southern Maine Huskies and the
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Corsairs played to a scoreless draw Saturday
afternoon in Little East Conference action at the USM Soccer Field.
The draw leaves the Huskies with a 6-7-2 overall mark, and a 1-4-1 record in
LEC play, heading into the final week of the regular season. The Corsairs are now
4-8-4 overall and 1-3-2 in the conference, and hold a one-point lead over the
Huskies in the standings for the sixth and final spot in the upcoming LEC
tournament. Each team has one league match remaining.
Southern Maine had the early momentum and the edge in play over the first 30
minutes. UMD had the better of the play the final 15 minutes of the opening half.
Southern Maine outshot the visitors 9-2 in the opening half.
The match settled into a defensive midfield struggle in the second half. UMD
had its best two chances come on set pieces, but USM senior goalkeeper Rachel
Kwantz (Wiscasset, Maine) handled both bids.
USM had a couple of good opportunities in the overtimes, but shots went wide
of the goal.
Kwantz finished the match with four saves. UMD sophomore keeper Amanda
Tavares (Dartmouth, Mass.) was credited with five saves.
Southern Maine finished with a 12-6 advantage in shots while UMD held an 11-5
margin in corner kicks.
The Huskies return to action on Wednesday with a non-conference match at
Colby College, starting at 3:00 p.m. UMD hosts instate rival Worcester State
College in a non-confernce match Tuesday afternoon.
Summary 1 2 1OT 2OT Final
UMass Dartmouth (4-8-4, 1-3-2) 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Maine (6-7-2, 1-4-1) 0 0 0 0 0
Goalie Saves: SM, Rachel Kwantz 4 UMD, Amanda Tavares 5
Shots: SM, 12 UMD, 6
Corner Kicks: SM, 5 UMD, 11
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Saturday, October 18, 2003
Plymouth State Downs Southern Maine, 1-0 with 10 Seconds Left in 2OT
PLYMOUTH, N.H. - Freshman Krista Pettrey (Northfield, Vt.) netted the lone
goal of the contest with 10 seconds remaining in the second overtime to give the
Plymouth State University Panthers a 1-0 Little East Conference win over the
visiting University of Southern Maine Huskies on Saturday afternoon.
With the win, Plymouth State snapped a three-game losing streak and improved
to 8-4-1 overall and 3-2 in the league, while Southern Maine slipped to 6-7-1 and
1-4. The team's return to action next Saturday when Plymouth State travels to
Western Connecticut, while Southern Maine hosts UMass Dartmouth.
The match appeared destined to end in a scoreless draw, until Pottery
converted a feed from senior Katie Sheridan (West Sayville, N.Y.) for her team-
leading sixth goal of the campaign.
The match was dominated by the goaltenders, as Plymouth State launched 18
saves, but Southern Maine junior keeper Marcy Ansley (Hudson, Mass.) stopped the
first 17 she faced. Similarly, the Panthers' keeper Beth McAloon (Bedford, N.H.)
turned aside all 10 shots she faced.
Scoring 1 2 OT OT Final
Southern Maine (6-7-1; 1-4-0) 0 0 0 0 0
Plymouth State (8-4-1; 3-2-0) 0 0 0 1 1
Scoring: 1. P, Krista Pettrey (Katie Sheridan) 109:50
Goalies: SM, Marcy Ansley (17); P, Beth McAloon (10).
Shots: SM, 10; P, 18.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2003
Huskies Subdue Nor'easters, 3-0
GORHAM, Maine - Sophomore Eva Hanson (Warner, N.H.) netted a pair of goals
including the game winner to lead the host University of Southern Maine Huskies to
a 3-0 triumph over the visiting University of New England Nor'easters in non-
conference action on Tuesday afternoon at the USM Soccer Field.
With the win, Southern Maine evened its overall record at 6-6-1, while the
University of New England slipped to 3-7-1. The two sides return to action on
Saturday, when Southern Maine travels to Plymouth State, while the University of
New England will host Curry.
Freshman Lauren Gagnon (Danvers, Mass.) set up the decisive goal, when she
collected a loose ball along the near sideline, and sent a sharp cross to the back
post. Hanson corralled the ball and directed it just inside the post in the 28th
minute of play.
Sophomore Devin Edwards (South Paris, Maine) culminated a great individual
effort with her sixth goal of the season to give the Huskies a 2-0 lead at 51:12.
She beat UNE senior keeper Amanda Brown (Scarborough, Maine) to a loose ball at
the top of the area, but Brown made the save on a hard shot from point-blank
range. The rebound caromed into the air, and Edwards alertly headed it into the
net.
Hanson's second goal of the game, and eighth of the season came on a similar
play to Edwards' goal. Brown stopped Hanson's shot from in close but was unable to
control the rebound. Hanson pounced on the loose ball and knocked it across the
goal mouth and just inside the far post in the 76th minute of play.
The Nor'easter's best chance to score came in the 73rd minute, when junior
Caitlin Glancy (Saugus, Mass.) fended off a Southern Maine defender as the two
raced in on junior keeper Marcy Ansley (Hudson, Mass.). Glancy's shot from inside
the area sailed over the outstretched arms of Ansley, but also sailed over the
crossbar.
Ansley finished the contest with three saves, while Brown stopped seven shots
for the Nor'easters.
Scoring 1 2 Final
University of New England (3-6-1) 0 0 0
Southern Maine (6-6-1) 1 2 3
Scoring: 1. SM, Eva Hanson (Lauren Gagnon) 27:12; 2. SM, Devin Edwards
(Unassisted) 51:12; 3. SM, Hanson (Unassisted) 75:06.
Goalies: SM, Marcy Ansley (3); UNE, Amanda Brown (7).
Shots: SM, 12; UNE, 9;
Corner Kicks: SM, 2; UNE, 5.
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Saturday, October 11, 2003
Huskies Blank Beacons 4-0
Quinones Becomes Winningest Coach in USM History
GORHAM, Maine -- Sophomore forward Eva Hanson (Warner, N.H.) scored a pair
of goals to lead the University of Southern Maine Huskies to a 4-0 victory over
the University of Massachusetts Boston Beacons in a Little East Conference match
Saturday afternoon at the USM Soccer Field.
The win was the Huskies first in conference play this season, giving them a
1-3 mark in LEC play and a 5-6-1 overall record. The Beacons remain winless in
the conference at 0-4 and dipped to 3-9-0 overall.
The victory was the 45th in the six-year career of USM head coach Steve
Quinones, moving him past former head coach Ed Flaherty (1985-1991, 44-58-6) as
the winningest coach in the history of the women's soccer program. Quinones now
has a career record of 45-51-2.
Hanson wasted little time giving the Huskies the lead as she converted a pass
from junior midfielder Amanda Loomis (Poultney, Vt.) at 2:20 for her team-leading
fifth goal of the season. She made it 2-0 ten minutes later taking a pass from
senior defender Andrea Bacon (Springvale, Maine) and slipping a shot past UMB
senior goalie Kristen Bowes (Quincy, Mass.).
In the 34th minute, sophomore forward Kelsey Shamano (Rowley, Mass.)
converted from freshman forward Lauren Gagnon (Danvers, Mass.).
Sophomore forward Devin Edwards (South Paris, Maine) netted the only goal of
the second half at 56:26 off a pass from freshman midfielder Andrea Miller
(Manchester, N.H.).
USM senior goalie Rachel Kwantz (Wiscasset, Maine) did not need to register a
save for the Huskies as her defense did not allow a shot during the match. Bowes
was credited with 12 saves.
Southern Maine will be back in action on Tuesday when the University of New
England visits Gorham. UMass Boston is off until next Saturday when the Beacons
take on instate rival UMass Dartmouth at home in a Little East match.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
UMass Boston (3-9-0; 0-4-0 LEC) 0 0 0
Southern Maine (5-6-1; 1-3-0 LEC) 3 1 4
Scoring: 1. SM, Eva Hanson (Amanda Loomis) 2:20; 2. SM, Hanson (Andrea Bacon)
12:24; 3. Kelsey Shamano (Lauren Gagnon) 33:40; 4. SM, Devin Edwards (Andrea
Miller) 56:26.
Goalie Saves: SM, Rachel Kwantz 0 UMB, Kristen Bowes 12
Shots: SM 39 UMB 0 Corner Kicks: SM 7 UMB 2
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Wednesday, October 8, 2003
(Courtesy of Bowdoin College Sports Information)
Polar Bears Blank Huskies 5-0
BRUNSWICK, Maine -- The Bowdoin College women's soccer team used five
different goal scorers to defeating the University of Southern Maine on Wednesday
afternoon, 5-0. The Polar Bears improve to 7-2 on the season with the win, while
the Huskies fall to 4-6-1.
After Southern Maine controlled the pace of play in the opening minutes,
Bowdoin claimed the momentum when senior Hillary Smith (Denver, Colo.) found the
lower right corner of the net, giving the Polar Bears a 1-0 lead at 13:19.
Bowdoin added to their lead later in the half, scoring twice within a span of
45 seconds as senior Christine Goss (Shrewsbury, Mass.) tucked a shot inside the
post at 34:06 and senior Michal Shapiro (Newton, Mass.) converted off a corner
kick at 34:51 to give Bowdoin a 3-0 lead at intermission.
The Polar Bears' leading-scorer, senior Jill Falwell (Arlington, Mass.),
continued to climb up the all-time scoring list at the school, notching her 32nd
career goal at 56:20 to pass her sister Cyndy for third-place in goals scored at
Bowdoin. First-year Ivy Blackmore (Hamilton, N.Y.) added a late goal at 74:53 to
close out the scoring.
Junior Marcy Ansley (Hudson, Mass.) made seven first-half saves for Southern
Maine, including a handful of extraordinary efforts to keep the game close.
Senior Rachel Kwantz (Wiscasset, Maine) played the second half for the Huskies and
made six stops. Bowdoin's goaltending duo of junior Anna Shapell (Cape Elizabeth,
Maine; two saves) and senior Rebekah Metzler (Hancock, Maine; 0 saves) split time
in goal for the Polar Bears.
Both teams will return to action this weekend as Bowdoin hosts Connecticut
College on Saturday, while the Huskies will face UMass-Boston in Gorham.
At Brunswick, Maine 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (4-6-1) 0 0 0
Bowdoin (7-2-0) 3 2 5
SCORING: 1. B, Hillary Smith (Kelsey Wilcox) 13:19; 2. B, Christine Goss
(Katherine Donoghue) 34:06; 3. B, Michal Shapiro (Cedar Goldman) 34:51; 4. B,
Jill Falwell (Goss) 56:20; 5. B, Ivy Blackmore (Elizabeth Graham) 74:53.
SAVES: SM, Marcy Ansley (45 min, 7 sv, 3 GA); Rachel Kwantz (45 min, 5 sv, 2 GA)
B, Anna Shapell (45 min, 2 sv, 0 GA); Rebekah Metzler (45 min, 0 sv, 0 GA)
SHOTS: Bowdoin 25, Southern Maine 3
CORNERS: Bowdoin 10, Southern Maine 0
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Saturday, October 4, 2003
Keene State Shuts Out Southern Maine, 5-0
GORHAM, Maine - Senior forward Erin Lester (Walpole, N.H.) netted a pair of
goals and freshman midfielder Tara Wagner (Avon, Conn.) added the game winner, to
lift the Keene State College Owls to a 5-0 triumph over the host University of
Southern Maine Huskies in Little East Conference action on Saturday afternoon at
the USM Soccer Field.
Keene State improved to 7-3-1 and remains unbeaten in the conference at
2-0-1, while Southern Maine slipped to 4-5-1 overall and 0-3-0 in the league.
Keene State travels to Worcester State on Monday, while Southern Maine visits
Bowdoin College on Tuesday.
The Owls took an early 1-0 lead when Wagner headed a corner kick from senior
Katie Parkinson (South Kingstown, R.I.) in the ninth minute of play.
Southern Maine had its best chance to equalize in the 17th minute, but Keene
State junior keeper Michelle Mason (Fairport, N.Y.) deflected a short chip from
sophomore Eva Hanson (Warner, N.H.), and the ball smacked off the crossbar.
Keene State netted a pair of goals in a span of 4:37 early in the second half
to grab a commanding 3-0 advantage. Parkinson scored on a rebound of a shot by
junior Kerri Paquette (Millbury, Mass) at 47:50, before Lester converted a feed
from freshman Lindsey Murphy (Merrimack, N.H.) at 52:27.
Lester added her second goal of the game at 64:59 with an assist going to
Jennifer Ortisi (Allenstown, N.H.). Freshman Katie Stevens (Londonderry, N.H.)
closed out the scoring in the 68th minute, when she ran down a long forwarding
pass from freshman Courtney Gately (Canton, Mass.) and tucked the ball into the
far corner.
The Owls held a decided edge in play, outshooting the Huskies by a 30-4
margin, and owning a 19-0 advantage in corner kicks.
Mason made three saves through 81 minutes of play, before yielding to
sophomore Sarah Campbell (Auburn, Mass.) who did not face a shot. Southern Maine
junior keeper Marcy Ansley (Hudson, Mass.) turned aside 16 shots, including a
number of diving saves.
Scoring 1 2 Final
Keene State (7-3-1, 2-0-1) 1 4 5
Southern Maine (4-5-1; 0-3-0) 0 0 0
Scoring: 1. KSC, Tara Wagner (Katie Parkinson) 8:37; 2. KSC, Parkinson (Kerri
Paquette)47:50; 3. Erin Lester (Lindsey Murphy) 52:27; 4. KSC, Lester (Jennifer
Ortisi) 64:59; 5. KSC, Katie Stevens (Courtney Gately) 67:31.
Goalies: SM, Marcy Ansley (16); KSC, Michelle Mason (3 saves; 81:24), Sarah
Campbell (0 saves; 8:33).
Shots: SM, 4; KSC, 30
Corner Kicks: SM, 0; KSC, 19.
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Tuesday, September 30, 2003
Southern Maine Blanks Framingham State, 1-0
GORHAM, Maine - Sophomore Devin Edwards (South Paris, Maine) netted the lone
goal early in the first half and the University of Southern Maine Huskies held off
a second-half rally by the Framingham State Rams to post a 1-0 triumph in non-
league action on Tuesday afternoon.
Southern Maine, which improved to 4-4-1, returns to action on Saturday when
it plays host to Keene State College. Framingham State, which slipped to 2-4, will
host Rhode Island College on Thursday.
With the win, USM head coach Steve Quinones improved his six-year mark at
Southern Maine to 44-49-2. He is currently tied for most career wins with former
Huskies' mentor and current baseball coach, Ed Flaherty, who compiled a seven-year
mark of 44-58-6 from 1985-1991.
Sophomore Dianna Thibaudeau (Sanford, Maine) set up Edwards' goal, when she
took control of the ball in the midfield and sent a forward pass towards the Rams'
goal. Edwards outran a defender to the ball, and launched a quick shot into the
far corner from 20 years out at 11:22.
Framingham State took control of the game in the second half, and had its
best chance to equalize in the 71st minute, but Southern Maine junior netminder
Marcy Ansley (Hudson, Mass.) came out to stop Junior Kaitlyn Rea (Fairhaven,
Mass.) at the top of the area.
Ansley finished the contest with four saves, while junior Christina Sullivan
(Natick, Mass.) turned aside six shots for the Rams.
Scoring 1 2 Final
Framingham State (2-4) 0 0 0
Southern Maine (4-4-1) 1 0 1
Scoring: 1. SM, Devin Edwards (Dianna Thibaudeau) 11:22.
Goalies: SM, Marcy Ansley (4); FSC Christina Sullivan (6).
Shots: SM, 13; FSC, 10;
Corner Kicks: SM, 2; FSC, 2.
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Monday, September 29, 2003
USM Women's Soccer Match Moved to GHS
GORHAM, Maine -- The University of Southern Maine women's soccer team's
match with Framingham State College, scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, has been
moved to Gorham High School due to unplayable field conditions at USM's on-campus
field. The opening kickoff has been moved to 4:30 p.m.
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Saturday, September 27, 2003
Rhode Island College Overcomes Southern Maine, 3-2
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Freshman Midfielder Caitlin Gavin (Portsmouth, R.I.)
struck for a pair of goals, including the game-winner, and the University of Rhode
Island Anchorwoman twice rallied from a one-goal deficit to post a 3-2 triumph
over the University of Southern Maine Huskies in Little East Conference action on
Saturday afternoon.
Rhode Island College evened its record at 1-1 in the conference, while it
currently stands at 4-5 overall. Southern Maine slipped to 0-2 in the league and
3-4-1 overall. Rhode Island College will travel to Framingham State on Thursday,
while Southern Maine will host Framingham State on Tuesday.
Gavin's second goal of the contest came in the 82nd minute of play and stood
as the second of two Anchorwomen goals in a span of 4:35, as Rhode Island College
rallied from a 2-1 deficit. Freshman Erika Haaland (North Dartmouth, Mass.) had
leveled the affair at 2-2 at 77:06.
Despite the final outcome, Southern Maine rocketed to an early 1-0 lead on a
goal by sophomore Devin Edwards (South Paris, Maine) just fifty seconds into the
match.
Gavin equalized for the Anchorwomen at 12:33, and the teams entered the
halftime break knotted at 1-1,
The Huskies grabbed a 2-1 lead in the opening moments of the second half on a
goal by sophomore Eva Hanson (Warner, N.H.) at 48:47.
Southern Maine junior keeper Marcy Ansley (Hudson, Mass.) turned aside five
shots, while Rhode Island College junior keeper Melissa Carpentier (Woonsocket,
R.I.) made four saves.
Scoring 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (3-4-1; 0-2) 1 1 2
Rhode Island College (4-5; 1-1) 1 2 3
Scoring: 1. SM, Devin Edwards (Unassisted) 00:50; 2. RIC, Caitlin Gavin
(Unassisted) 12:33; 3. SM, Eva Hanson (Unassisted) 48:47; 4. RIC, Erika Haaland
(Elena Sanborn) 77:06; 5. RIC, Gavin (Unassisted) 81:41.
Goalies: SM, Marcy Ansley (5); RIC, Melissa Carpentier (4).
Shots: SM, 13; RIC, 19
Corner Kicks: SM, 4; G, 4.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2003
(Courtesy of Bates College Sports Information)
ALEXANDER, BENSON AND CROSBY EACH NET A PAIR TO LEAD BATES TO WIN OVER USM
LEWISTON, Maine -- Kim Alexander, Jenna Benson and Catherine Crosby scored
two goals apiece to lead the Bates College Bobcats women's soccer team to a 6-0
win over the University of Southern Maine in a non-conference match Wednesday
afternoon at Russell Street Field.
Alexander (Cumberland, Maine) got the Bobcats on the board about 30 minutes
into the game, scoring on an assist from Meg Coffin (Westford, Mass.) on a
scramble after a corner kick. Benson (Watertown, Mass.) gave Bates a 2-0 lead
about ten minutes later, finishing a high cross to the far post from the right
endline from Stephanie LeBourdais (Pittsfield, Mass.).
Crosby (Lincoln, Mass.) didn't wait long to extend the lead further, scoring
twice in the first ten minutes of the second half. She scored the first just 30
seconds into the half off a pass from Alexander, booming a 25-yard shot into the
top left corner. Her scored goal was another hard shot, this time from the left
side into the right side of the net.
Alexander added her third of the year just over three minutes later. Ariel
Hirshberg (W. Newton, Mass.) started the play with a hard shot off the right post.
Coffin gathered the rebound for a shot, which Huskies' goalkeeper Marcy Ansley
(Hudson, Mass.) saved, but Alexander was there to send in the rebound to give
Bates a 5-0 lead. Benson capped the scoring on a shot as she was falling inside
the penalty area.
Lynne Antinarelli (Bedford, Mass.) made one save to record her third shutout
of the season. Antinarelli has a 0.37 goals against average through five games
this season, her first as the Bobcats starting goalkeeper. Ansley made five saves
for USM before Rachel Kwantz (Wiscasset, Maine) relieved her for the final 30
minutes.
Bates, now 3-0-2 on the season, will host Tufts University in a New England
Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) game on Sunday at 11 a.m. USM, which
fell to 3-3-1, will travel to Rhode Island College on Saturday.
Summary 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (3-3-1) 0 0 0
Bates (3-0-2) 2 4 6
Scoring: 1. B, Kim Alexander (Meg Coffin) 29:22; 2. B. Jenna Benson (Stephanie
LeBourdais) 39:15; 3. B, Catherine Crosby (Alexander) 45:30; 4. B, Crosby (Mary
Bucci) 53:57; 5. B, Alexander (Coffin) 57:27; 6. B, Benson (Jessie Gargiulo)
67:44
Goalie Saves: SM, Marcy Ansley 5, Rachel Kwantz 1 B, Lynne Antinarelli 1
Shots: SM, 5 B, 20 Corner Kicks: SM, 2 B, 6
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Saturday, September 20, 2003
Western Connecticut Defeats Southern Maine 2-0
GORHAM, Maine -- Sophomore forward Lia Pellegrino-Young (Hinesburg, Vt.)
broke a scoreless tie in the 51st minute and the visiting Western Connecticut
State University Colonials went on to defeat the University of Southern Maine
Huskies 2-0 in a Little East Conference match played Saturday afternoon at the USM
Soccer Field. The match the conference opener for both teams.
Western Connecticut improved to 5-3-1 overall while Southern Maine lost its
second straight match to fall to 3-2-1 overall.
Pellegrino-Young collected a short pass from junior defender Christie Gillis
(Naugatuck, Conn.) just inside the box and dribble in before slipping an eight-
yard shot past USM junior goalkeeper Marcy Ansley (Hudson, Mass.) at 50:55.
With the Huskies pressing the attack in an attempt to get the tying goal, the
Colonials got an insurance marker at 86:15 as freshman Jessica Gomes (Wallingford,
Conn.), going left to right across the box, cut a 15-yard shot back to the left
post against the on-rushing Ansley. Freshman Corey Zima (Terryville, Conn.) drew
the only assist.
Western Connecticut held a 15-9 edge in shots and a 10-5 advantage in corner
kicks. Senior goalie Kristen Bartholomew (Bethel, Conn.) was credited with four
saves to post the shutout for the Colonials. Ansley finished the match with seven
saves.
Southern Maine travels to Bates College on Wednesday (Sept. 24) for its next
match. Western Connecticut will play at Wentworth Institute of Technology on
Thursday.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
Western Connecticut (5-3-1; 1-0 LEC) 0 2 2
Southern Maine (3-2; 0-1 LEC) 0 0 0
Scoring: 1. WC, Lia Pellegrino-Young (Christie Gillis) 50:55; 2. WC, Jessica
Gomes (Corey Zima) 86:15.
Goalie Saves: SM, Marcy Ansley 7 WC, Kristen Bartholomew 4
Shots: SM, 9 WC, 15 Corner Kicks: SM, 5 WC, 10
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Wednesday, September 17, 2003
Gordon College Holds Off Southern Maine, 2-1
GORHAM, Maine - Senior Lindsey Benson (Andover, N.H.) netted a pair of goals
and the visiting Gordon College Fightin' Scots held off a late rally by the
University of Southern Maine Huskies to post a 2-1 triumph in non-league action on
Tuesday afternoon.
The loss snapped the Huskies' season-opening four-game unbeaten streak and
they fell to 3-1-1. Gordon College improved to 2-3-1. The teams return to action
on Saturday, when Southern Maine hosts Western Connecticut, while Gordon
entertains Salve Regina University.
Benson netted the eventual game-winner in the 66th minute of play. Freshman
Ashley Gates (Franklin, Vt.) delivered a long forward pass that Benson tracked
down and rifled into the near corner.
The Huskies made a late charge and halved the deficit in the 85th minute.
Junior Amanda Valeriani received a centering pass from freshman Kristen Chandler
(Gorham, Maine) at the near post and directed the ball into the net.
Benson collected a loose ball at midfield and outran the Southern Maine
defense, before beating Huskies' keeper junior keeper Marcy Ansley (Hudson, Mass.)
to the far side at 14:56 to give the Scots a 1-0 lead.
Ansley finished the contest with three saves, while Gordon College freshman
keeper Mary Griffenhagen (Winston-Salem, N. C.) had five saves.
Scoring 1 2 Final
Gordon (2-3-1) 1 1 2
Southern Maine (3-1-1) 0 1 1
Scoring: 1. G, Lindsey Benson (Unassisted) 14:56; 2. G, Benson (Ashley Gates)
65:52; 3. SM, Amanda Valeriani (Kristen Chandler) 84:52.
Goalies: SM, Marcy Ansley (3); G, Mary Griffenhagen (5).
Shots: SM, 14; G, 11; Corner Kicks: SM, 2; G, 7.
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Saturday, September 13, 2003
Southern Maine, Wellesley Play to Scoreless Draw
GORHAM, Maine -- The University of Southern Maine Huskies and Wellesley
College played to a scoreless draw Saturday afternoon in a non-conference match at
the USM soccer pitch.
Southern Maine remained unbeaten on the season at 3-0-1. Wellesley is now
0-2-1 on the season.
Both teams had some good scoring opportunities during the match, but USM
junior goalie Marcy Ansley (Hudson, Mass.) and Wellesley senior keeper Elizabeth
Senecal (Wellesley, Mass.) kept the scoresheet clean. Each was credited with five
saves.
Wellesley held a 13-9 advantage in shots and a 13-5 edge in corner kicks.
Junior Connie Spearnak (Fort Collins, Col.) and senior Kelly Kehm (York, Penn.)
had strong games in the midfield for Wellesley.
The Huskies will look to extend their season-opening unbeaten streak on
Wednesday (Sept. 17) when they host Gordon College. Wellesley will look to break
into the win column on Monday when its travels to Simmons College.
Summary 1 2 OT OT Final
Wellesley (0-2-1) 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Maine (3-0-1) 0 0 0 0 0
Goalie Saves: SM, Marcy Ansley 5 W, Elizabeth Senecal 5
Shots: SM, 9 W, 13 Corner Kicks: SM, 5 W, 13
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Tuesday, September 9, 2003
Southern Maine Improves to 3-0; Downs St. Joe's, 2-1
GORHAM, Maine - Freshman Lauren Gagnon (Danvers, Mass.) netted the game-
winner midway through the second half to lift the University of Southern Maine
Huskies to a come-from-behind, 2-1 triumph at the St. Joseph's College Monks on
Tuesday afternoon.
With the win, Southern Maine improved to 3-0, which stands as the program's
best start to a season since the 1989 contingent began the year at 4-0. The
Huskies will look to equal that mark on Saturday, when they entertain Wellesley,
while St. Joe's, which slipped to 0-3, will travel to Plymouth State on Saturday.
Southern Maine fell behind 1-0 in the 35th minute of play, when freshman
Michelle Crisp (Dedham, Mass.) sent a long forward pass down the center of the
field. Southern Maine senior keeper Rachel Kwantz (Wiscasset, Maine) charged out
to collect the ball, but St. Joe's junior forward Tiffany Merrill (Brownfield,
Maine) arrived at the ball first and directed it into the empty net.
Sophomore forward Eva Hanson (Warner, N.H.) drew the Huskies level in the
47th minute of play. Sophomore Devin Edwards (South Paris, Maine) set up the goal
by lifting a soft crossing pass to the far post from the end line.
The game winner came in the 72nd minute, after junior Amada Loomis (Poultney,
Vt.) feathered a pass to sophomore Kelsey Shamano (Rowley, Mass.), who rifled a
30-yard blast to the far corner. St. Joe's junior goalie Cheryl Northrop (North
Haven, CT) temporarily had the ball, but was unable to maintain possession when
she crashed to the ground. Gagnon picked up the loose ball and put it in the empty
net.
Kwantz tallied a single save for the Huskies while Northrop had 10 for the
Monks.
Scoring 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (3-0) 0 2 2
St. Joe's (0-3) 1 0 1
Scoring: 1. SJ, Tiffany Merrill (Michelle Crisp) 35:00; 2. SM, Eva Hanson (Devin
Edwards) 47:00; 3. SM, Lauren Gagnon (Kelsey Shamano, Amanda Loomis) 72:00
Goalie Saves: SM, Rachel Kwantz 1; SJ, Cheryl Northrop 10;
Shots: SM, 21; SJC, 4; Corner Kicks: SM, 8; SJC, 3.
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Monday, September 8, 2003
Stacy LeBlanc Named LEC Defensive Player of the Week
GORHAM, Maine -- Sophomore defender Stacy LeBlanc (Standish, Maine/Lake
Region HS) of the University of Southern Maine Huskies women's soccer team has
been selected as the Defensive Player of the Week by the Little East Conference
for her outstanding play in the Huskies' first two games. The announcement was
made Monday afternoon by the Little East office.
LeBlanc, who transferred to USM from the University of Maine at Farmington
last spring semester, spearheaded the Huskies back line that shut out Wheelock
College and Simmons College during the season-opening Southern Maine Invitational
this past weekend. The Huskies allowed only five shots in Sunday's 3-0 win over
Simmons after holding Wheelock without a shot in a 9-0 victory on Saturday.
"Stacy, as a first-year player for us, has done an exceptionally good job so
far in organizing our defense. She has a very good understanding of the game and
shows great leadership. We look forward to her having a very good year as our
sweeper back," commented sixth-year head coach Steve Quinones.
The Huskies, 2-0 for the first time since 2001, return to action Tuesday
(September 9) when they travel to Standish, Maine, to take on the St. Joseph's
College Monks starting at 4:00 p.m.
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Sunday, September 7, 2003
Southern Maine Blanks Simmons, 3-0; Clark Routs Wheelock, 10-0
GORHAM, Maine - Sophomore forward Eva Hanson (Warner, N.H.) scored a pair of
goals including the game-winner, while classmate Devin Edwards (South Paris,
Maine) added a goal and two assists to lead the University of Southern Maine
Huskies to a 3-0 triumph over Simmons College in the second round of the USM
Invitational on Sunday afternoon at the USM Soccer stadium.
The Huskies, who improved to 2-0 on the year, concluded the two-game
tournament with a 2-0 record. Clark University (3-0), which downed Wheelock (0-3)
by a 10-0 margin in today's first game, also finished the tournament at 2-0; while
Wheelock and Simmons (1-3) were 0-2.
Hanson gave the Huskies the lead for good in the third minute of play when
she converted a sparkling set up from Edwards and junior Amanda Valeriani (South
Portland, Maine). Edwards dribbled around a defender and slid a pass to Valeriani,
who left a drop pass that the charging Hanson buried in the far corner.
Following the break, Hanson doubled the Huskies' advantage in the 71st
minute, by collecting the rebound of a blast from Edwards that hit the post and
directing the ball into the empty net. Edwards later deflected a corner from
junior Amanda Loomis (Poultney, Vt.) just inside the far post to close out the
scoring at 85:46.
Junior keeper Marcy Ansley (Hudson, Mass.) turned aside a single shot to
record the shut out for Southern Maine, which returns to action on Tuesday when it
travels to St. Joseph's. Senior Alia Sullivan (Middleboro, Mass.) had four saves
for Simmons College.
In the opening contest, Clark scored five goals in each half, outshot
Wheelock by a 54-0 margin and held an 13-0 edge in corner kicks.
Freshman midfielder Courtney Weed (Upton, Mass.) scored what proved to be the
game-winning goal at 16:38 on a 25-yard blast following a feed from senior
midfielder Hannah Pillemer (Ithaca, N.Y.). Weed added a second goal later in the
first half and contributed an assist following the break.
Also enjoying multiple-point performances for Clark were freshman back
Melissa Ambrose (West Boylston, Mass.), who scored a pair of goals, and Pillemer,
who finished with two assists.
Sophomore Rebecca Dezan (Kendall Park, N.J.) played the first half in net for
Clark, before yielding to senior Caterina Giacomini (Ukiah, Cal.) and freshman
Thea Link (Queens, N.Y.), who split time in the second half. In net for Wheelock,
Jess Stacy (Jefferson, Mass.) registered 18 saves.
USM Invitational
Scoring 1 2 Final
Wheelock (0-3) 0 0 0
Clark (3-0) 5 5 10
Scoring: 1. C, Courtney Weed (Hannah Pillemer) 16:38; 2. C, Kiley Maguire
(Jessica Blatt) 17:55; 3. C, Candace Reddy (Pillemer) 25:40; 4. C, Weed (Lindsay
Sylvester) 26:45; 5. C, Marannie Rawls-Philippe (Chelsea Cooke) 39:39; 6. C,
Jennifer Scavone (Weed) 60:02; 7. C, Melissa Ambrose (Unassisted) 66:19; 8. C,
Maguire (Michaelson) 67:14; 9. C, Ambrose (Unassisted) 69:46; 10. C, Kim Tentor
(Amy Wilson) 89:09.
Goalies: C, Rebecca Dezan 45 minutes, 0 Saves; Caterina Giacomini 24:14, 0 Saves;
Thea Link 20:46, 0 Saves; W, Jess Stacy 18;
Shots: C, 54; W, 0 8. Corner Kicks, C, 13; W, 0.
Scoring 1 2 Final
Simmons (1-3) 0 0 0
Southern Maine (2-0) 1 2 3
Scoring: 1. SM, Eva Hanson (Amanda Valeriani, Devin Edwards) 2:05; 2. SM, Hanson
(Edwards) 70:12; 3. SM, Edwards (Loomis) 85:46.
Goalies: SM, Marcy Ansley 1; S, Alia Sullivan 4;
Shots: SM, 13; S, 5; Corner Kicks: SM, 6; S, 0.
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Saturday, September 6, 2003
Southern Maine Routs Wheelock, 9-0; Clark Downs Simmons, 2-0
GORHAM, Maine - The University of Southern Maine Huskies received goals from
eight players, and scored five goals in a span of 12:13 midway through the first
half, en route to a 9-0 season-opening triumph over the Wheelock College Wildcats
in the opening round of the USM Invitational Saturday afternoon at the USM Soccer
Field.
Southern Maine, which improved to 1-0, will host Simmons College (1-2) in the
second round tomorrow at 2:30 pm, while Wheelock (0-3) will face Clark University
(2-0) at noon. In today's other first round game, Clark downed Simmons, 2-0.
The Huskies jumped to a 1-0 lead in the sixth minute of play, when sophomore
Devin Edwards (South Paris) deflected a cross from junior Amanda Loomis (Poultney,
Vt.) passed sophomore keeper Jess Stacy (Jefferson, Mass.). Loomis later curled a
corner kick into the net to give Huskies a 2-0 lead at 10:08.
Southern Maine then put the game out of reach with a five-goal outburst in
rapid succession. Freshman Katie Else (Conway, N.H.) commenced the string at
18:21; while senior Molly Tanguay (Yarmouth, Maine) followed at 19:08, sophomore
Andrea Maillett (Reading, Mass.) made it 5-0 at 26:18, freshman Andrea Miller gave
the Huskies a 6-0 advantage at 27:33, and freshman Lauren Gagnon (Danvers, Mass.)
closed out the first half scoring at 30:34.
Sophomore Dianna Thibaudeau (Sanford, Maine), who set up Gagnon's goal, added
a pair of goals in the second half for the 9-0 final score. The Huskies also
received a single assist from Miller, and two each from Loomis and sophomore
midfielder Kelsey Shamano (Rowley, Mass.).
Southern Maine outshot Wheelock by a 41-0 margin, and held an 8-3 advantage
in corner kicks. Junior goalie Marcy Ansley (Hudson, Mass.) played the first half
in the Huskies' net, before yielding to senior Rachel Kwantz (Wiscasset, Maine).
For Wheelock College, Stacy made 17 saves.
In today's first game, Clark netted a pair of goals in a span of 2:01 early
in the first half to account for the only scoring. Junior midfielder Jennifer
Scavone (Worcester, Mass.) was credited with the game-winning goal at 11:19, when
she deflected a clearing pass from a Wheelock defender into the open net.
Just over two minutes later, senior Hannah Pillemeter (Ithaca, N.Y.) fed a
through ball to senior Kiley Maguire (Farmington, Maine), who rifled a 30-yard
shot into the far corner.
Sophomore Rebecca Dezan (Kendall Park, N.J.) turned aside four shots to
preserve the shutout, while senior Alia Sullivan (Middleboro, Mass.) recorded
eight saves for Simmons College.
Scoring 1 2 Final
Wheelock (0-3) 0 0 0
Southern Maine (1-0) 7 2 9
Scoring: 1. SM, Devin Edwards (Amanda Loomis) 5:59; 2. SM, Loomis (Unassisted)
10:08; 3. SM, Kati Else (Unassisted) 18:21; 4. SM, Molly Tanguay (Loomis) 19:08;
5. SM, Andrea Maillett (Kelsey Shamano) 26:18; 6. SM, Andrea Miller (Shamano)
27:33; 7. Lauren Gagnon (Dianna Thibaudeau) 30:34; 8. Thibaudeau (Unassisted)
51:00; 9. SM, Thibaudeau (Miller) 60:20.
Goalies: SM, Marcy Ansley 0, Rachel Kwantz 0; W, Jess Stacy 17;
Shots: SM, 41; W, 0; Corner Kicks: SM, 5; W, 3.
Scoring 1 2 Final
Clark (2-0) 2 0 2
Simmons (1-2) 0 0 0
Scoring: 1. C, Jennifer Scavone (Unassisted) 11:19; 2. Kiley Maguire (Hannah
Pillemeter) 13:20.
Goalies: C, Rebecca Dezan 4; S, Alia Sullivan 8.
Shots: C, 16; S, 8. Corner Kicks, C, 5; S, 2.
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