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Thursday, March 12, 2009
Southern Maine Earns NFHCA Division III National Academic Team Award
Seven Huskies Named to NFHCA Division III National Academic Squad
GORHAM, Maine - The University of Southern Maine Huskies field hockey team
has been awarded the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) National
Academic Team Award for the 2008 season. The announcement was made by Jennifer
Goodrich, NFHCA Executive Director, last week.
Achieving a team grade point average of 3.0 or higher, Southern Maine is
one of 98 schools nationally to receive the honor. It is the first time in
program history that the field hockey team has achieved NFHCA National Academic
Squad status. Seven members of the USM field hockey team were also recognized
by the NFHCA earning 2008 Division III National Academic Squad honors after
achieving a grade point average of 3.30 or higher through the first semester of
the 2008-2009 academic year. Senior defender Brandi Alton (Ripley, Maine/Dexter
Regional) junior midfielder Missy Rivet (Bridgton, Maine/Lake Region), junior
goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) and junior forward Jennifer
Gagnon (Manchester, N.H./Central) were joined by a trio of freshman in defender
Bethany Bougie (Sanford, Maine), forward Haley Carter (Saco, Maine/Thornton
Academy) and forward Sharaya Linscott (Portland, Maine/Deering) in earning the
academic distinction for the Huskies. Alton, Hill and Rivet each were tri-
captains of the team during the 2008 season.
"It's a tremendous achievement for our team and particularly the seven
individual student-athletes who have demonstrated the ability to balance their
academic and athletic pursuits," commented veteran head coach Bonny Brown-
Denico.
Southern Maine concluded its 2008 season with a 10-11 record and a 6-5 mark
in the Little East Conference (LEC). The Huskies advanced to the semifinals of
the 2008 LEC Championship before bowing out to eventual champion, Keene State
College, 2-1 in overtime.
2008 NFHCA Division III National Academic Squad
University of Southern Maine Field Hockey
Name Pos. Class GPA Major
Brandi Alton D Sr. 3.32 Criminology
Bethany Bougie D Fr. 3.79 Accounting
Haley Carter F Fr. 3.41 Philosophy
Jennifer Gagnon F Jr. 3.49 Sociology and Education
Allison Hill GK Jr. 3.53 Philosophy
Sharaya Linscott F Fr. 4.00 Psychology
Melissa Rivet D Jr. 3.35 Psychology
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Monday, November 17, 2008
Lowe Earns Second Team NFHCA Division III All-Region Honors
GORHAM, Maine -- Junior forward India Lowe (Gloucester, Mass.) of the
University of Southern Maine Huskies field hockey team has been named to the
2008 Longstreth/NFHCA Division III New England West Region second team that was
announced by Jennifer Goodrich, Executive Director of the National Field Hockey
Coaches Association.
Lowe, who was recently accorded All-Little East Conference second team
honors, is the 22nd player in the history of the USM program to earn All-Region
honors. Lowe finished the season as the Huskies' second-leading goal scorer with
10 markers, including five game-winning goals. Lowe tied for team high honors
in points and assists passing out six helpers throughout the season en route to
26 total points.
"A consistent offensive threat, India paced our attack and often drew our
opponents top defenders. She has incredible stick work and uses her speed to
her advantage," noted veteran head coach Bonny-Brown Denico. "India also
developed as a leader for us this season and played a vital role in developing
our new comers."
Among Lowe's game-winners, the 5-3 junior tallied the Huskies' go-ahead
goal in their 2-1 win over Salem State College in the first round of the Little
East Conference tournament. Lowe was named the LEC Offensive Player of the Week
once during the season (Sept. 29) after notching the winning goal and adding an
assist in a 3-2 win over Eastern Connecticut State University.
Through 64 career games, Lowe is tied for fifth in USM record books with 70
career points. She is also tied for seventh in career assists with 12 and sixth
in career goals with 29.
Southern Maine advanced to the semifinals of the 2008 LEC Championship
before bowing out to eventual champion, Keene State College, 2-1 in overtime.
The Huskies posted a 10-11 overall record and a 6-5 mark in conference action.
2008 Longstreth/NFHCA Division III All-Region Team
New England West Region
First Team
Tamara Brown Tufts University
Erin Dallas Keene State College
Chase Delano Middlebury College
Alyssa Dudzik Amherst College
Leah Ferenc Bowdoin College
Seana Golden University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Brittany Holiday Tufts University
Stephanie Kinchla University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Julia King Bowdoin College
Lindsay McNamara Bowdoin College
Christina Mwatarura Trinity College (Conn.)
Taryn Petrelli Middlebury Colleege
Amanda Roberts Tufts University
Alyssa Rowell Keene State College
Margaret Scholtes Tufts University
Robyn Williams Trinity College
Second Team
Carly Benning Keene State College
Sarah Burleigh Williams College
Karla DelRossi Trinity College (Conn.)
Lucy Gotta Connecticut College
Rachel Greenwood Bates College
Katherine Gormley Bowdoin College
Ashley Gutowski Plymouth State University
Megan Hannigan Trinity College (Conn.)
Tierney Healey Amherst College
Abby Hine Connecticut College
India Lowe University of Southern Maine
Heather McCormack Middlebury College
Katelyn McEnroe Bates College
Meighan McGowan Williams College
Kayla Nowell St. Joseph's College
Meryl Poulin Colby College
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Monday, November 10, 2008
Lowe Named to Little East Conference Second Team
GORHAM, Maine -- Junior forward India Lowe (Gloucester, Mass.) of the
University of Southern Maine Huskies field hockey team has been named to the
2008 Little East Conference All-Conference team following a vote by the league's
head coaches. The announcement was made by Jonathan Harper, commissioner of the
Little East Conference.
Lowe was accorded second-team, all-conference honors. It is the first time
in her career that Lowe has been recognized with a post-season award. The
third-year forward finished the season as the Huskies' second-leading goal
scorer with 10 markers, including five game-winners. Lowe tied for team honors
in points and assists passing out six helpers throughout the season en route to
26 total points.
"India was a consistent offensive threat throughout the season and really
developed as a leader on and off the field," noted veteran head coach Bonny-
Brown Denico.
Among Lowe's game-winners, the 5-3 junior tallied the Huskies' go-ahead
goal in their 2-1 win over Salem State College in the first round of the Little
East Conference tournament. Lowe was named the LEC Offensive Player of the Week
once during the season (Sept. 29) after notching the winning goal and adding an
assist in a 3-2 win over Eastern Connecticut State University.
Through 64 career games, Lowe is tied for fifth in USM record books with 70
career points. Lowe is also tied for seventh in career assists with 12 and
sixth in career goals with 29.
Southern Maine advanced to the semifinals of the 2008 LEC Championship
before bowing out to eventual champion, Keene State College, 2-1 in overtime.
The Huskies posted a 10-11 overall record and a 6-5 mark in conference action.
2008 Little East Conference Field Hockey Awards
All-Conference First Team
Name Position Class Institution
Carly Benning Forward Junior Keene State College
Ashley Gutowski Forward Senior Plymouth State University
Stephanie Kinchla Forward Sophomore UMass Dartmouth
Sarah Smith Forward Senior Plymouth State University
Erin Dallas Midfield Junior Keene State College
Meredith Stuart Midfield Junior Western Connecticut
Kylie Treat Midfield Junior UMass Dartmouth
Kimberly Cosenza Back Senior Worcester State College
Alyssa Rowell Back Junior Keene State College
Melinda Rozumek Back Junior Plymouth State University
Seana Golden Goalie Junior UMass Dartmouth
All-Conference Second Team
Name Position Class Institution
Kali Barrett Forward Junior Framingham State College
Jessi Gould Forward Freshman Westfield State College
India Lowe Forward Junior Southern Maine
Rebecca Stephens Forward Senior UMass Dartmouth
Kara Beauregard Midfield Senior Salem State College
Morgan Lemmon Midfield Junior Plymouth State University
Ali Rheaume Midfield Senior Westfield State College
Saralyn Byler Back Freshman Fitchburg State College
Cortney Colligan Back Junior Plymouth State University
Kelly Downs Back Junior Bridgewater State College
Erin MacDonald Goalie Senior Worcester State College
Offensive Player of the Year
Stephanie Kinchla, Sophomore, Forward, UMass Dartmouth
Defensive Player of the Year
Alyssa Rowell, Senior, Back, Keene State College
Rookie of the Year
Jessi Gould, Freshman, Forward, Westfield State College
Coach of the Year
Nicole Castonguay, UMass Dartmouth
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Saturday, November 8, 2008
2008 Little East Conference Field Hockey Championship Tournament
Championship Game, Saturday, November 8 (at Higher Seed)
#1 Keene State 4 #2 Plymouth State 0
Semifinals, Thursday, November 6 (at Higher Seed)
#2 Plymouth State 4 #3 UMass Dartmouth 3
#1 Keene State 2 #4 Southern Maine 1 (OT)
First Round Results, Tuesday, November 4 (at Higher Seed)
#4 Southern Maine 2 #5 Salem State 1
#2 Plymouth State 2 #7 Worcester State 1
#1 Keene State 2 #8 Bridgewater State 0
#3 UMass Dartmouth 3 #6 Westfield State 2
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Thursday, November 6, 2008
2008 Little East Conference Field Hockey Championship Tournament
First Round Results, Tuesday, November 4 (at Higher Seed)
#4 Southern Maine 2 #5 Salem State 1
#2 Plymouth State 2 #7 Worcester State 1
#1 Keene State 2 #8 Bridgewater State 0
#3 UMass Dartmouth 3 #6 Westfield State 2
Semifinals, Thursday, November 6 (at Higher Seed)
#2 Plymouth State 4 #3 UMass Dartmouth 3
#1 Keene State 2 #4 Southern Maine 1 (OT)
Championship Game, Saturday, November 8 (at Higher Seed)
#2 Plymouth State (13-6) at #1 Keene State (17-5) 12:00
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Thursday, November 6, 2008
Little East Conference Tournament - Semifinals
Keene State Outlasts Southern Maine 2-1 in Overtime
KEENE, N.H. -- Sophomore back Leigh Smith (Sanborton, N.H./Winnisquam)
collected her own rebound and slotted in the game-winning goal in overtime to
lead the top-seeded Keene State College Owls to a 2-1 win over the fourth-seeded
University of Southern Maine Huskies Thursday evening in a semifinal game of the
2008 Little East Conference Field Hockey Tournament.
With the win, the Owls improve to 17-5 and advance to the championship game
of the LEC tournament. The Owls will host the second-seeded Plymouth State
University Panthers on Saturday (12:00 p.m.). The Panthers defeated the third-
seeded University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Corsairs, 4-3, in the other
semifinal game. The loss concludes the Huskies' season at 10-11.
Keene State jumped on the scoreboard early when junior midfielder Erin
Dallas (Marlow, N.H./Keene) notched her 11th goal of the season just 57 seconds
into the game. Dallas's goal was assisted by junior forward Carly Benning
(Brewster, Mass./Nauset Regional). After the early goal, the Huskies were able
to keep the Owls off of the scoreboard despite trailing the Owls 7-0 in shots in
the opening stanza.
Southern Maine pulled even five minutes into the second half when junior
midfielder Melissa Rivet (Bridgton, Maine/Lake Region) tallied her second goal
of the season.
The score remained at a stalemate through the rest of regulation. USM
junior goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) kept the Owls off the
scoreboard making 11 saves in the game, including five in the second half.
However, Smith was able to break through for a goal in the second minute of the
first overtime period to vault the Owls to victory. Keene State junior
goalkeeper Vikki Stoessel (Derry, N.H./Pinkerton Academy) made one save to earn
the win.
At Keene, N.H. 1 2 OT Final
Southern Maine (10-11) 0 1 0 1
Keene State (17-5) 1 0 1 2
Scoring: 1. KSC, Erin Dallas (Carly Benning) 0:57; 2. SM, Melissa Rivet
(unassisted) 39:24; 3. Leigh Smith (unassisted) 71:22.
Saves: SM, Allison Hill 11 KSC, Vikki Stoessel 1
Shots: SM, 3 KSC, 22
Penalty Corners: SM, 2 KSC, 18
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
2008 Little East Conference Field Hockey Championship Tournament
First Round Results, Tuesday, November 4 (at Higher Seed)
#4 Southern Maine 2 #5 Salem State 1
#2 Plymouth State 2 #7 Worcester State 1
#1 Keene State 2 #8 Bridgewater State 0
#3 UMass Dartmouth 3 #6 Westfield State 2
Semifinals, Thursday, November 6 (at Higher Seed)
#3 UMass Dartmouth (16-5) at #2 Plymouth State (12-6) 2:00
#4 Southern Maine (10-10) at #1 Keene State (16-5) 6:00
Championship Game, Saturday, November 8 (at Higher Seed)
Two semifinal winners tba
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
USM Advances To Little East Conference Semifinal, Downs Salem State 2-1
GORHAM, Maine -- Junior forward India Lowe (Gloucester, Mass.) scored the
game-winning goal and assisted on the equalizer to lead the fourth-seeded
University of Southern Maine Huskies to a 2-1 win over the fifth-seeded Salem
State College Vikings Tuesday afternoon in a first round game of the 2008 Little
East Conference Field Hockey Championship Tournament at Paula D. Hodgdon Field.
With the win, the Huskies advance to the semifinals of the LEC tournament
and will face the winner of the Keene State College/Bridgewater State first
round playoff game on Thursday at a time and place yet to be determined. The
loss concludes the Vikings' season at 9-8.
After falling behind 1-0 in the first half, Southern Maine was forced to
rally notching both of its goals in the second half. Salem State sophomore
defender Megan Closson (Boothbay Harbor, Maine/Boothbay) put the Vikings ahead
1-0 early in the opening half. Closson rocketed in a shot from the top of the
circle following a neatly played pass from senior defender Julie Brooks (East
Bridgewater, Mass.). Brooks received the ball on a penalty corner and then
found Closson at the top of the circle playing the ball from right to left. The
Vikings were able to hold the Huskies at bay through the opening half to lead
1-0 at the break.
The Huskies roared back to tie the score in the 46th minute when USM junior
forward Caitlin Albert (Scarborough, Maine) notched her team-leading 11th goal
of the season. Albert scored from close range on a well-executed give-and-go
with Lowe down the left side of the field.
The score remained locked over the next 21 minutes before Lowe barreled her
way to the game-winning goal with a brilliant individual effort. Lowe scrapped
her way to a loose ball just over half field, then quickly dribbled her way
through the Salem State defense before driving in her 10th goal of the season in
the 67th minute.
Salem State threatened over the final three minutes earning two of its 13
penalty corners in the game in the final minute of action, but were unable to
come away with an equalizer. USM junior Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine)
made a sprawling save in the final minute of action to preserve the win for the
Huskies and finished with four saves in the game. Salem State sophomore
goalkeeper Jess McKenna (Rowley, Mass./Bishop Fenwick) made three saves.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
Salem State (9-8) 1 0 1
Southern Maine (10-10) 0 2 2
Scoring: 1. SS, Megan Closson (Julie Brooks) 14:28; 2. SM, Caitlin Albert
(India Lowe) 45:34; 3. SM, Lowe (unassisted) 66:18.
Saves: SS, Jessica McKenna 3 SM, Allison Hill 4
Shots: SS, 9 SM, 9
Penalty Corners: SS, 13 SM, 5
Defensive Saves: SS, Julie Brooks
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Saturday, November 1, 2008
Southern Maine Slips Past Fitchburg State 2-1
GORHAM, Maine -- Junior forward India Lowe (Gloucester, Mass.) scored a
goal and added an assist to lead the University of Southern Maine Huskies to a
2-1 victory over the Fitchburg State College Falcons in a Little East Conference
field hockey game Saturday afternoon at Paula D. Hodgdon Field on the Gorham
campus.
The win secures a playoff bid in the upcoming Little East Conference
tournament for the Huskies and improves their record to 9-10 overall and 6-5 in
the Little East. Through tiebreakers, the Huskies will be the fourth seed in
the LEC tournament and host fifth-seeded Salem State College on Tuesday. The
Falcons concluded their season at 7-10 overall and 4-7 in the conference.
Lowe put the Huskies ahead 1-0 in the 20th minute with an impressive
individual effort. Lowe dribbled down the left side of the field through the
Fitchburg State defense and then cut the ball back inside the circle before
placing her shot to the far side of the net for her ninth goal of the season.
Southern Maine took a 2-0 lead into the halftime break when junior forward
Caitlin Albert (Scarborough, Maine) converted an assist from Lowe in the 33rd
minute. Albert swatted in her team-leading 10th goal of the season out of the
air and into the back of the cage following a centering pass from Lowe that was
deflected in traffic.
Fitchburg State battled back early in the second half to pull to within a
goal of the Huskies. Sophomore forward Megan Jacobs (Stoughton, Mass.) tallied
her team-leading seventh goal of the season when she collected her own rebound
off of a save and tucked the ball past a crowd of USM defenders in the 46th
minute. However, the Huskies were able to maintain control of the game the rest
of the way to earn the win.
Southern Maine junior goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) made
three saves to backstop the Huskies to the victory. Fitchburg State sophomore
goalkeeper Taylor Van Ahnen (Seekonk, Mass.) turned away four shots in the loss.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
Fitchburg State (7-10, 4-7 LEC) 0 1 1
Southern Maine (9-10, 6-5 LEC) 2 0 2
Scoring: 1. SM, India Lowe (unassisted) 19:02 2. SM, Caitlin Albert (Lowe)
32:20 3. FSC, Megan Jacobs (unassisted) 45:22
Saves: FSC, Taylor Van Ahnen 4 SM, Allison Hill 3
Shots: FSC, 4 SM, 9
Penalty Corners: FSC, 3 SM, 8
Defensive Saves: None
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
New England College Trounces Southern Maine 5-1
PORTLAND, Maine -- Senior midfielder Jodie Dresser (Keene, N.H./Keene)
scored two goals and assisted on a third to lead the New England College
Pilgrims to a 5-1 win over the University of Southern Maine Huskies in a non-
conference field hockey game Tuesday evening at Deering High School's Memorial
Field in Portland, Maine.
Earning their ninth consecutive victory, the Pilgrims improve to 15-4
overall. The loss drops Southern Maine's record to 8-10.
With score knotted up at 1-1, Dresser banged home a pair of goals to put
the Pilgrims ahead 3-1. Dresser scored the first of her two goals in the 12th
minute off of an assist from senior defender Holly Soule (Littleton, N.H.) and
then blasted in an unassisted strike from the far right side of the circle in
the 14th minute. New England College scored its fourth goal of the half in the
24th minute when sophomore forward Brianna Gerrior (Gloucester, Mass.)
redirected a driven shot from Dresser to give the Pilgrims a 4-1 lead at the
half.
In the second half, the Pilgrims increased their advantage to 5-1 in the
53rd minute on a goal from sophomore midfielder Kate Carnaroli (Bellingham,
Mass./Bellingham Memorial). Carnaroli slipped in her team’s fifth goal of the
game from close range after collecting an assist from sophomore forward Samantha
Escobar (Rumney, N.H./Newfound).
Junior goalkeeper Mary Roux (Auburn, Mass.) earned the win allowing one
goal and making six saves before being replaced by freshman Jesse Kilcullen (N.
Salem, N.Y.) in the 63rd minute. Kilcullen did not make a save. USM junior
goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) allowed five goals and made nine
saves in the loss. Hill was replaced by freshman Lindsey Cronin (Liberty,
Maine/Mount View) in the 63rd minute. Cronin made six saves to finish the game.
USM junior forward Caitlin Albert (Scarborough, Maine/Scarborough) scored
the Huskies lone goal of the game in the sixth minute. The goal was Albert's
team-leading ninth of the season.
Southern Maine returns to action at home in its final regular season
contest on Saturday (1:00) against Little East Conference opponent Fitchburg
State College. New England College begins the Commonwealth Coast Conference
tournament on Wednesday (1:30 p.m.) against an opponent to be determined.
At Portland, Maine 1 2 Final
New England College (15-4) 4 1 5
Southern Maine (8-10) 1 0 1
Scoring: 1. NEC, Marisa Ayotte (Kate Carnaroli) 4:42; 2. SM, Caitlin Albert
(unassisted) 5:47; 3. NEC, Jodie Dresser (Holly Soule) 11:23; 4. NEC, Dresser
(unassisted) 13:35; 5. Brianna Gerrior (Dresser) 23:00; 6. NEC, Carnaroli
(Samantha Escobar) 52:23
Saves: NEC, Mary Roux (62:47, 1 GA) 6; Jesse Kilcullen (7:13) 0 SM, Allison
Hill (62:42, 5 GA) 9; Lyndsey Cronin (7:18) 6
Shots: NEC, 27 SM, 1
Penalty Corners: NEC, 13 SM, 1
Defensive Saves: NEC, Holly Soule SM, Melissa Rivet
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Southern Maine, New England College Game Moved to Deering H.S.
GORHAM, Maine -- The University of Southern Maine Huskies field hockey
game against the New England College Pilgrims has been moved to Deering High
School at 6 p.m. due to inclement weather and field conditions. The game was
originally scheduled to be played at Paula D. Hodgdon Field on USM's Gorham
campus at 3 p.m.
Southern Maine enters the game with a 8-9 overall record, while the
Pilgrims are 14-4 overall.
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
Southern Maine Bounces Bridgewater State 4-2
GORHAM, Maine -- Freshman Bethany Bougie (Sanford, Maine) scored a goal
and had an assist to help the University of Southern Maine Huskies to a 4-2 win
over the Bridgewater State College Bears in a Little East Conference field
hockey game Saturday afternoon at Paula Hodgdon Field in Gorham.
Four different players tallied goals for the Huskies who snapped a four-
game losing skid with the win. The Huskies improve to 8-9 overall and 5-5 in
the Little East. The loss is the second in a row for the Bears who drop to 6-9
overall and 5-5 in conference action.
USM took a 1-0 lead into the halftime break following a goal from freshman
forward Heidi Swett (Turner, Maine/Leavitt Area) in the 19th minute. Swett
swatted in her second goal of the season off the assist from Bougie.
Bridgewater State quickly tied the score in the second half netting the
equalizer just 51 seconds into the half. Sophomore midfielder Jenny Jackson
(Somerset, Mass.) neatly finished an assist from senior midfielder Stacey Takis
(Georgetown, Mass./Bishop Fenwick) to pull the Bears even.
Scoring took a break for both teams before USM scored a trio of unanswered
goals to take control of the game. Freshman Whitney MacDaniel (Livermore,
Maine/Livermore Falls) started the scoring rally in the 50th minute powering her
way through traffic to her third goal of the season after an assist from
freshman forward Brianna Beisaw (Jay, Maine). Beisaw's assist was her team-
leading sixth of the season.
The Huskies went ahead 3-1 in the 59th minute when senior forward Alyssa
Kraus (Standish, Maine/Bonny Eagle) redirected a pass from freshman back Joanna
Gaube (Woodstock, Conn./Pomfret School) on a corner play. Bougie completed the
Huskies' scoring in the 61st minute with a powerful long-range shot from the top
of the circle for her third goal of the season.
Bridgewater State pushed offensively in the final nine minutes of the game
rattling off four of its 16 shots and earning three of its 14 penalty corners.
Sophomore Bethany Bush (Littleton, Mass.) found the back of the net in the 64th
minute after collecting the rebound of her initial shot, but the Huskies were
able to hold off the Bears the rest of the way to earn the victory.
Southern Maine junior goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) made
eight saves in the win. Bridgewater State sophomore goalkeeper Katie Weber
(Arlington, Mass.) turned away five shots.
Southern Maine hosts New England College on Tuesday (3:00 p.m.) in non-
conference action. Bridgewater State faces non-conference foe, the University
of New England, on the road on Wednesday (4:00 p.m.)
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
Bridgewater State (6-9, 5-5 LEC) 0 2 2
Southern Maine (8-9, 5-5 LEC) 1 3 4
Scoring: 1. SM, Heidi Swett (Bethany Bougie) 18:32 PC; 2. BSC, Jenny Jackson
(Stacey Takis) 35:51; 3. SM, Whitney MacDaniel (Brianna Beisaw) 49:10; 4. SM,
Alyssa Kraus (Joanna Gaube) 58:32; 5. SM, Bougie (unassisted), 60:09; 6. BSC,
Bethany Bush (unassisted) 63:40
Saves: BSC, Katie Weber 5 SM, Allison Hill 8
Shots: BSC, 16 SM, 11
Penalty Corners: BSC, 14 SM, 7
Defensive Saves: SM, Joanna Gaube
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Plymouth State Overtakes Southern Maine 2-1
Hill Sets USM Career Mark in Saves
GORHAM, Maine -- Senior midfielder Ashley Gutowski (Conway, N.H./Kennett)
and junior forward Sarah Smith (Lexington, Mass./Lexington) combined to score a
pair of goals and lead the Plymouth State University Panthers to a come-from-
behind, 2-1 win over the University of Southern Maine Huskies in Little East
Conference field hockey action Wednesday afternoon at Paula Hodgdon Field in
Gorham, Maine.
With the win, Plymouth State improves to 8-6 overall and 6-3 in the Little
East. Suffering its fourth straight loss, and third consecutive conference
defeat, USM falls to 7-9 overall and 4-5 in the LEC.
After a scoreless first half, the Huskies jumped on the scoreboard first
scoring early in the second half. Junior forward Caitlin Albert (Scarborough,
Maine) swatted in her eighth goal of the season after junior forward India
Lowe's (Gloucester, Mass.) initial shot ricocheted high off the post in the 40th
minute.
Smith pulled the Panthers even four minutes later notching her team-leading
13th goal of the season converting a Gutowski assist in the 44th minute. Smith
and Gutowski combined again in the 54th minute to deliver the Panthers a win
with Gutowski tallying the game-winner following one of Plymouth State's 14
penalty corners in the game.
Plymouth State played solid defense throughout the game stymieing the USM
offense while the Panther held a 23-13 edge in shots and a 14-3 edge in penalty
corners. Panther freshman goalkeeper Elyse Sedgley (Hopkinton, N.H./Hopkinton)
made seven saves to earn the win.
USM junior goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) made 13 saves in
the loss. Hill's 13 saves gives her 535 for her career and establishes a new
school record. The previous record of 531 saves was held by former USM standout
and 2003 NFHCA Second Team All-American Jessie Superchi (2000-2003). Freshman
back Christine Hill (Morrill, Maine/Belfast Area) was credited with a pair of
defensive saves.
USM returns to action on Saturday (2:00 p.m.) when it host Bridgewater
State in a Little East Conference game. Plymouth State hosts LEC foe Worcester
State on Saturday (12:30 p.m.) in its next contest.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
Plymouth State (8-6, 6-3 LEC) 0 2 2
Southern Maine (7-9, 4-5 LEC) 0 1 1
Scoring: 1. SM, Caitlin Albert (India Lowe) 39:03 2. PSU, Sarah Smith (Ashley
Gutowski) 43:51 3. PSU, Gutowski (Smith) 53:39
Saves: PSU, Elyse Sedgley 7 SM, Allison Hill 13
Shots: PSU, 23 SM, 13
Penalty Corners: PSU, 14 SM, 3
Defensive Saves: SM, Christine Hill 2
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Saturday, October 18, 2008
UMass Dartmouth Blanks Southern Maine 4-0
NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. -- Sophomore forward Stephanie Kinchla (Falmouth,
Mass.) scored a pair of first half goals to lead the University of Massachusetts
Dartmouth Corsairs to a 4-0 win over the University of Southern Maine Huskies in
a Little East Conference field hockey game Saturday afternoon at Cressy Field in
North Dartmouth, Mass.
The loss is the third straight for the Huskies who drop below .500 at 7-8
overall and 4-4 in the Little East. With the win, the Corsairs improve to 10-5
overall and 4-3 in conference action.
The Corsairs led 2-0 at the halftime break as Kinchla netted a pair of
unassisted goals in the opening stanza. Kinchla, the Little East Conference's
leading scorer, notched her first goal in the 12th minute and followed with her
second goal in the 23rd.
UMass Dartmouth increased its lead to 3-0 early in the second half when
senior forward Rebecca Stephens (North Andover, Mass.) finished a pass from
junior midfielder Kylie Treat (Hampstead, N.H./Pinkerton Academy) in the 40th
minute. Sophomore midfielder Kellie Finn (Falmouth, Mass.) scored the Corsairs'
final goal of the game in the 58th minute on an assist from junior forward
Kimberly Crosby (Mashpee, Mass.) for the 4-0 final.
UMass Dartmouth junior goalkeeper Seana Golden (Somerset, Mass./Bishop
Stang) earned her fifth shutout of the season, making seven saves in the win.
Southern Maine junior goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) made eight
saves.
Southern Maine returns to action on Wednesday (3:30 p.m.) when it hosts
Plymouth State University in LEC action. UMass Dartmouth travels to Eastern
Connecticut State on Wednesday (3:30 p.m.).
At North Dartmouth, Mass. 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (7-8, 4-4 LEC) 0 0 0
UMass Dartmouth (10-5, 4-3 LEC) 2 2 4
Scoring: 1. UMD, Stephanie Kinchla (unassisted) 11:28; 2. UMD, Kinchla
(unassisted) 22:32; 3. UMD, Rebecca Stephens (Kylie Treat) 39:28; 4. UMD,
Kellie Finn (Kim Crosby) 57:38.
Saves: SM, Allison Hill 8 UMD Seana Golden 7
Shots: SM 7 UMD 18
Penalty Corners: SM 8 MD 10
Defensive Saves: none
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Bates College Romps Past Southern Maine 8-1
LEWISTON, Maine -- Junior defender Samantha Rothkopf (Chicago,
Ill./Francis Parker School) and junior midfielder Morgan Maciewicz (Marblehead,
Mass./St. Mark's School) each recorded a goal and an assist to lead the Bates
College Bobcats to an 8-1 win over the University of Southern Maine Huskies in a
non-conference field hockey game played Wednesday afternoon at Campus Avenue
Field in Lewiston, Maine.
The loss was the second straight for Southern Maine and drops the Huskies'
record to 7-7 on the season. Winning its third game in its last four contests,
Bates improves to 5-6 overall.
Rothkopf started the offensive barrage for the Bobcats rocketing in the
first goal of the game in the sixth minute off a penalty corner. Freshman
midfielder Kelly McManus (Campton, N.H./Plymouth Regional), who dished out three
assists in the game, and senior forward Abby Childs (Philadelphia,
Pa./Germantown Friends) were credited with an assist on the play. Bates jumped
ahead 2-0 in the ninth minute when McManus fed sophomore midfielder Stephanie
Cabot (Dover, Mass./Middlesex School) for her second assist of the contest.
The Bobcats added three more goals in the half to lead by a commanding score of
5-0 at the half.
Bates returned to the scoring column quickly in the second half as freshman
midfielder Lyndsay Beaton (West Newbury, Mass./Pentucket) scored just 25 seconds
into the second stanza. Bates led 7-0 before USM broke up the shutout on a goal
from junior forward Caitlin Albert (Scarborough, Maine/Scarborough) in the 43rd
minute following a penalty corner. Bates scored the final goal of the game in
the 49th minute after McManus found senior forward Emily Sampson (Plymouth,
N.H./Holderness School) for her third assist of the game.
USM junior goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) made 10 saves in
the loss. Sophomore goalkeeper Helena Turner (Manchester, Mass./Manchester-
Essex) made three saves to earn the win for the Bobcats.
Southern Maine returns to Little East Conference action on Saturday (3:30
p.m.) at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Bates travels to nationally
ranked Middlebury College for its next game on Saturday (11:00 a.m.).
At Lewiston, Maine 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (7-7) 0 1 1
Bates College (5-6) 5 3 8
Scoring: 1. B, Samantha Rothkopf (Kelly McManus, Abby Childs) 5:23; 2. B,
Stephanie Cabot (McManus) 8:42; 3. B, Rachel Greenwood (unassisted) 10:36; 4.
B, Morgan Maciewicz (Rothkopf) 17:01; 5. B, Sema Kazarian (unassisted) 27:57;
6. B, Lyndsay Beaton (unassisted) 35:25; 7. B, Jenna Davis (Maciewicz) 40:00;
8. SM, Caitlin Albert (unassisted) 42:47; 9. B, Emily Sampson (McManus) 48:50.
Saves: SM, Allison Hill 10 B, Helena Turner 3
Shots: SM, 10 B, 27
Penalty Corners: SM, 6 B, 11
Defensive Saves: SM, Bethany Bougie
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Saturday, October 11, 2008
Keene State Edges Southern Maine 4-2
KEENE, N.H. -- Junior goalkeeper Vikki Stoessel (Derry, N.H./Pinkerton
Academy) made 12 saves and junior forward Carly Benning (Brewster, Mass./Nauset
Regional) scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Keene State College Owls
to a 4-2 win over the University of Southern Maine Huskies in a Little East
Conference field hockey game Saturday afternoon in Keene, N.H.
Earning their fifth consecutive win, the Owls improve to 11-3 overall and
remain undefeated in the LEC at 7-0. The loss stops a two-game winning streak
for the Huskies who dip to 7-6 overall and 4-3 in the conference.
Benning got Keene State off to a quick 1-0 advantage assisting on senior
forward Elizabeth Rand's (Peterborough, N.H./Conval Regional) goal just 56
seconds into the game. The Owls led 2-0 following a goal from Aislyn Sherry
(Rehoboth, Mass./Dighton-Rehoboth Regional) in the 13th minute before USM broke
through for a score late in the half.
Junior forward India Lowe (Gloucester, Mass.) finished an assist from
freshman forward Brianna Beisaw (Jay, Maine) in the 35th minute for a 2-1
halftime score in favor of the Owls.
The Owls again scored quickly to start the second half as Benning knocked
in what proved to be the game-winning goal in the 39th minute. Keene State took
a 4-1 lead in the 55th minute on a goal from senior back Alyssa Rowell
(Queensbury, N.Y./Glens Falls).
Southern Maine struck back in the 62nd minute on Lowe's second goal of the
game. It was as close as the Huskies would get however as Stoessel turned in a
strong performance in net.
USM junior goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) made eight saves
in the loss.
Southern Maine travels to Bates College on Wednesday (4:30 p.m.) for a non-
conference game. Keene State hosts Middlebury College on Tuesday (6:00 p.m.).
At Keene, N.H. 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (7-6, 4-3 LEC) 1 1 2
Keene State (11-3, 7-0 LEC) 2 2 4
Scoring: 1. KS, Elizabeth Rand (Carly Benning) 0:56; 2. KS, Aislyn Sherry (Erin
Dallas), 12:48; 3. SM, India Lowe (Brianna Beisaw), 34:58; 4. KS, Benning
(Chelsea Blackmer) 38:47; 5. KS, Alyssa Rowell (Samantha Blanchard), 54:09; 6.
SM, Lowe (unassisted), 61:59.
Goalie Saves: SM, Allison Hill, 8 KS, Vikki Stoessel 12
Shots: SM, 17 KS, 19
Penalty Corners: SM, 12 KS, 9
Defensive Saves: SM, Heather Gilman KS, Alyssa Rowell
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Thursday, October 9, 2008
Hill Backstops Southern Maine to 3-1 Win Over St. Joseph's
Junior Goalkeeper Makes 13 Saves To Earn Victory
GORHAM, Maine -- Junior goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine)
made 13 saves and three different players scored goals to lead the University of
Southern Maine Huskies to a 3-1 win over the St. Joseph's College Monks in a
non-conference field hockey game Thursday afternoon at Paula D. Hodgdon Field.
Earning their third consecutive win, the Huskies improve to 7-5 overall.
St. Joseph's drops to 6-3 with the loss.
Hill was outstanding in goal as the Monks consistently applied pressure on
the Huskies' defense, outshooting USM, 19-10, and holding a 13-6 advantage in
penalty corners.
Southern Maine never trailed in the game, however, as freshman midfielder
Bethany Bougie (Sanford, Maine) converted a penalty shot early in the first half
for her second goal of the season. The score stood at 1-0 through the half as
Hill made eight saves in the opening stanza.
In the second half, senior defender Anna Pease (Gorham, Maine) deflected a
pass from junior forward Caitlin Albert (Scarborough, Maine) to score her first
goal of the season in the 50th minute to put the Huskies ahead 2-0.
St. Joseph's broke through for a goal in the 59th minute to cut the lead to
2-1. Sophomore forward Kayla Nowell (Bridgton, Maine/Lake Region) placed a hard
shot to the far side of the goal following a terrific individual effort and
centering pass from junior forward Julia Ostrowski (Albany, N.Y./Guilderland
Central).
The score remained at 2-1 as Hill continued to frustrate the Monks'
offense. USM freshman forward Whitney MacDaniel (Livermore, Maine/Livermore
Falls) added an insurance goal with just three seconds remaining on the game
clock.
Southern Maine returns to action on Saturday (1:30 p.m.) when they travel
to Little East Conference rival Keene State College. St. Joseph's is at Salve
Regina University on Saturday (1:00 p.m.).
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
St. Joseph's College (6-3) 0 1 1
Southern Maine (7-5) 1 2 3
Scoring: 1. SM, Bethany Bougie (penalty shot), 7:02; 2. SM, Anna Pease (Caitlin
Albert), 49:34; 3. SJC, Kayla Nowell (Julia Ostrowski), 58:45; 4. SM, Whitney
MacDaniel (unassisted), 69:57.
Saves: SJC, Meaghan Johnson 3 SM, Allison Hill 13
Shots: SJC 19 SM 10
Penalty Corners: SJC, 13 SM, 6
Defensive Saves: SJC, Kimberly Glynn SM, Heather Gilman
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Lowe's Late Goal Powers Huskies Past Salem State 2-1
SALEM, Mass. -- Junior forward India Lowe (Gloucester, Mass.) banged in
the game-winning goal with less than four minutes to play to lift the University
of Southern Maine Huskies to a 2-1 win over the Salem State College Vikings in
Little East Conference field hockey action Tuesday afternoon in Salem, Mass.
The win is the second straight for Southern Maine and improves its record
to 6-5 overall and 4-2 in the Little East. Salem State drops to 5-5 overall and
2-4 in the conference.
Lowe powered home her sixth goal of the season in the 67th minute to
deliver the Huskies the win. Freshman forward Sharaya Linscott (Portland,
Maine/Deering) was credited with her fourth assist of the season on Lowe's goal.
Southern Maine led the Vikings 1-0 after the first half of play. Junior
midfielder Melissa Rivet (Bridgton, Maine/Lake Region) put the Huskies ahead in
the 28th minute. Rivet notched her first goal of the season off of an assist
from senior forward Alyssa Kraus (Standish, Maine/Bonny Eagle).
Salem State battled back to tie the Huskies in the second half when Viking
sophomore midfielder April Rossetti (Saugus, Mass.) tallied an unassisted strike
in the 46th minute.
USM junior goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) made five saves
to earn the win. Salem State sophomore goalkeeper Jess McKenna (Rowley,
Mass./Bishop Fenwick) was not credited with a save in the loss.
The Huskies will host St. Joseph's College for a non-conference game on
Thursday (3:30 p.m.). The Vikings will play next on Saturday (10:00 a.m.) at
Worcester State College.
At Salem, Mass. 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (6-4, 4-2 LEC) 1 1 2
Salem State (5-5, 2-4 LEC) 0 1 1
Scoring: 1. SM, Melissa Rivet (Alyssa Kraus), 28:00 PC 2. SS, April Rossetti
(unassisted), 46:00 3. SM, India Lowe (Sharaya Linscott), 66:10
Saves: SM, Allison Hill 5 SS, Jessica McKenna 0
Shots: SM, 2 SS, 8
Penalty Corners: SM, 5 SS, 7
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Saturday, October 4, 2008
Southern Maine Outlasts Westfield State 4-3
GORHAM, Maine -- Junior forward Alyssa Kraus (Standish, Maine/Bonny
Eagle) notched the game-winning goal in the 66th minute to lift the University
of Southern Maine Huskies to a 4-3 win over the Westfield State College Owls in
a Little East Conference field hockey game Saturday afternoon at Paula Hodgdon
Field in Gorham, Maine.
With the win, the Huskies improve to 5-5 overall and 3-2 in the Little
East. The loss is the third straight for the Owls who fall to 4-4 overall and
1-3 in the conference.
After goals from Kraus, senior forward Caitlin Albert (Gorham,
Maine/Scarborough) and freshman back Christine Hill (Morrill, Maine/Belfast),
the Huskies held a 3-1 lead over the Owls late in the second half.
However, Westfield State was able to rally to knot the score at 3-3 on the
strength of freshman forward Jessi Gould (Canton, Mass.). Gould, who notched
the Owls lone goal of the first half off of an assist from junior forward Kate
Moss (Auburn, Mass.), completed the hat trick scoring back-to-back, unassisted
goals in the 60th and 66th minutes.
Gould's two second-half goals came as Westfield State unleashed an
offensive flurry over a ten-minute span. The Owls uncorked 11 of their 23
shots, and seven of their 15 penalty corners, between the 56th and 66th minutes.
Southern Maine was able to rebound as Kraus responded quickly to Gould's
game-tying effort, scoring her third goal of the season just 10 seconds after
the Owls had clawed their way back.
The Huskies were able to limit the damage by the Owls during that span due
to the outstanding play of junior goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth,
Maine). Hill made several sprawling saves during the Owls push and finished the
game with 15 saves. Sophomore back Heather Gilman (Fairfield, Maine/Lawrence)
and freshman back Heidi Swett (Turner, Maine/Leavitt Area) each made a defensive
save in the second half. Westfield State freshman goalkeeper Amanda McCarthy
(Franklin, Mass.) played solidly for the Owls making key defensive clears and
turning away seven shots.
Southern Maine returns to action on Tuesday (3:30 p.m.) in a Little East
Conference game at Salem State College. Westfield State is at Bridgewater State
College on Tuesday (4:00 p.m.) in a conference match up.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
Westfield State (4-4, 1-3 LEC) 1 2 3
Southern Maine (5-5, 3-2 LEC) 2 2 4
Scoring: 1. SM, Alyssa Kraus (Caitlin Albert) 2:18; 2. W, Jessi Gould (Kate
Moss) 19:48; 3. SM, Albert (Sharaya Linscott) 30:07 PC; 4. SM, Christine Hill
(Lowe) 37:45; 5. W, Gould (unassisted) 59:27 PC; 6. W, Gould (unassisted)
64:53 PC; 7. SM, Kraus (Lowe) 65:02.
Saves: W, Amanda McCarthy 7 SM, Allison Hill 15
Shots: W, 23 SM, 15
Penalty Corners: W, 15 SM, 6
Defensive Saves: SM, Heather Gilman, Heidi Swett
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Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Worcester State Edges Southern Maine 2-1
WORCESTER, Mass. -- Sophomore forward Angela Johnson (Ashby, Mass./Mid-
dlesex) and senior forward Megan Rosborough (Uxbridge, Mass.) teamed up to score
two goals and lead the Worcester State College Lancers to a 2-1 win over the
University of Southern Maine Huskies in a Little East Conference field hockey
game Wednesday night in Worcester, Mass.
With the win, Worcester State improves to 6-3 overall and 2-1 in the Little
East. The loss snaps the Huskies' two-game win streak and drops USM to 4-5
overall and 2-2 in the conference.
Worcester State got on the scoreboard early as Johnson converted an assist
from Rosborough in the 11th minute.
Southern Maine's freshman back Christine Hill (Morrill, Maine/Belfast Area)
converted a penalty stroke for the equalizer in the 29th minute as both teams
headed into the halftime tied at 1-1.
Johnson banged in the game winner netting her fifth goal of the season when
she and Rosborough connected again in the 42nd minute.
Despite outshooting the Lancers 16-8 in the game and 9-1 in the second half
the Huskies were held at bay by Worcester State senior goalkeeper Erin MacDonald
(Dedham Mass.). MacDonald made seven saves in the winning effort, including six
in the second half.
Southern Maine returns to action at home on Saturday (2:00 p.m.) when it
hosts LEC opponent Westfield State College. Worcester State hosts Bridgewater
State College on Saturday (2:00 p.m.).
At Worcester Mass. 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (4-5, 2-2 LEC) 1 0 1
Worcester State (6-3, 2-1 LEC) 1 1 2
Scoring: 1. W Angela Johnson (Megan Rosborough) 11:17; 2. SM, Christine Hill
(penalty stroke), 28:33; 3. W, Johnson (Rosborough) 41:36.
Saves: SM, Allison Hill 0 W, Erin MacDonald 7
Shots: SM, 16 W, 8
Penalty Corners: SM, 8 W, 5
Defensive Saves: W, Kim Cosenza
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Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Southern Maine's Hill Named ECAC Goalkeeper of the Week
GORHAM, Maine -- For the second time this season, junior Allison Hill
(Cape Elizabeth, Maine) of the University of Southern Maine Huskies field hockey
team has been named the ECAC (Eastern College Athletic Conference) Division III
New England Goalkeeper of the Week. The announcement was made Wednesday by the
ECAC office.
Named the Little East Conference Goalkeeper of the Week for the second time
this season on Monday, Hill earned ECAC honors after averaging 13.5 saves per
game and a .871 save percentage in two games. Against top-ranked Bowdoin
College, Hill turned in a spectacular performance making 18 saves to keep the
Huskies within striking distance of the 2007 national champions. In USM's
conference win over Eastern Connecticut, Hill turned away 11 shots and stopped a
penalty shot with 47 seconds remaining to preserve the 3-2 victory.
Hill previously earned LEC and ECAC Division III New England Goalkeeper of
the Week honors on September 8.
In her career, Hill is 29-22-0 and is third all-time in career saves with
463 and eighth in career goals against average at 1.72. Hill needs eight saves
to move into second all-time in career saves. Former standout Andrea Guerette
(1998-2001) is currently second with 470, while 2003 NFCA All-American Jessie
Superchi (2000-20003) holds the school record with 531 in 76 career games.
Southern Maine plays a Little East Conference game tonight at Worcester
State College, then returns home on Saturday (2:00 p.m.) against LEC opponent
Westfield State College.
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Monday, September 29, 2008
(Courtesy of UNE Sports Information)
Lowe, Albert Lead USM Over Nor'easters 5-2
BIDDEFORD, Maine -- Junior forwards India Lowe (Gloucester, Mass.) and
Caitlin Albert (Gorham, Maine/Scarborough) each scored a pair of goals to lead
the University of Southern Maine Huskies field hockey team to a 5-2 victory over
the University of New England Nor'easters in a non-conference game played Monday
in Biddeford, Maine.
The win is the second straight for the Huskies who even their record at
4-4, while the Nor'easters dip to 2-4 overall.
Lowe opened the scoring at 23:50 of the first half, putting home a feed
from Albert. Albert then tallied her fourth goal of the season two minutes
before the half, then notched another goal - assisted by freshman forward
Brianna Beisaw (Jay, Maine) - a little more than two minutes into the second
half to give Southern Maine a 3-0 advantage.
Lowe followed two minutes later with her fifth goal of the campaign, with
Beisaw again collecting the assist. Freshman forward Heidi Swett (Turner,
Maine/Leavitt Area) notched her first collegiate goal at 50:55 to give USM a
commanding 5-0 lead.
The Nor'easters chipped away at the USM lead in the final 12 minutes of
action. Junior forward Taryn Flagg (Livermore Falls, Maine) set up senior
forward Nicole Mace (Readfield, Maine/Maranacook) for her sixth goal of the year
in the 59th minute. Sophomore midfielder Cassandra Bushey (North Hartland,
Vt./Hartford) added an unassisted goal in the 67th minute.
USM junior goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) played the first
42:15 to earn the win for the Huskies. Hill turned aside eight shots before
being relieved by freshman goalkeeper Lyndsey Cronin (Liberty, Maine/Mt. View).
Cronin made six saves. Sophomore goalkeeper Ayla Nelson (Auburn, Maine) made
eight saves in the loss for UNE.
Southern Maine returns to action on Wednesday (7:00 p.m.) when it travels
to Worcester State College for a Little East Conference game. UNE hosts Thomas
College on Thursday (4:00 p.m.).
At Biddeford, Maine
Southern Maine (4-4) 2 3 5
University of New England (2-4) 0 2 2
Scoring: 1. SM, India Lowe (Caitlin Albert), 23:50 2. SM, Albert (unassisted),
32:57 3. SM, Albert (Brianna Beisaw), 37:37 4. SM, India Lowe (Beisaw), 39:11
5. SM, Heidi Swett (Sharaya Linscott), 50:55 6. UNE, Nicole Mace (Taryn Flagg),
58:41 7. UNE, Cassandra Bushey (unassisted), 66;02
Saves: SM, Allison Hill (42:15, 0 GA) 8 Lyndsey Cronin (27;45, 2 GA) 6
UNE, Ayla Nelson 8
Shots: SM, 16 UNE, 22
Penalty Corners: SM, 4 UNE, 7
Defensive Saves: UNE, Heather Laferriere
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Monday, September 29, 2008
Hill and Lowe Earn Little East Conference Weekly Honors
GORHAM, Maine -- Juniors Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) and India Lowe
(Gloucester, Mass.) of the University of Southern Maine Huskies field hockey
team have each earned Little East Conference Weekly honors for the week ending
Sunday, September 28, 2008. It is the second time this season that Hill has
been recognized for her play and the first such accolade for Lowe.
Named the LEC’s Offensive Player of the Week, Lowe, a forward, notched a
goal and an assist in the Huskies 3-2 win over Eastern Connecticut State
University, helping USM raise its conference record to 2-1. Lowe assisted on
the Huskies’ go-ahead goal and scored the eventual game-winner tallying a
season-high three points. Lowe, currently tied for team-scoring honors, has 22
goals and seven assists for 51 points in her career.
Hill earned her second Goalkeeper of the Week honor from the conference
after averaging 13.5 saves per game and a .871 save percentage in two games.
Against top-ranked Bowdoin College, Hill turned in a spectacular performance
making 18 saves to keep the Huskies within striking distance of the 2007
National Champions. In USM's conference win over Eastern Connecticut, Hill
turned away nine shots and stopped a penalty shot with 47 seconds remaining to
preserve the 3-2 victory.
Hill previously earned LEC and ECAC Division III New England Goalkeeper of
the Week honors on September 8. In her career, Hill is 28-22-0 and is third
all-time in career saves with 455 and eighth in career goals against average at
1.74.
Southern Maine is in action today (4:00 p.m.) at the University of New
England for a non-conference game.
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Saturday, September 27, 2008
Hill Backstops Huskies to 3-2 Win Over Eastern Connecticut
PORTLAND, Maine -- Junior goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine)
made nine saves, including turning away a penalty shot with 47 seconds remaining
in regulation, to help the University of Southern Maine Huskies post a 3-2 win
over the Eastern Connecticut State University Warriors in Little East Conference
field hockey action Saturday afternoon at Deering High School in Portland,
Maine.
With the win, USM improves to 3-4 overall and 2-1 in the Little East.
Suffering their sixth consecutive loss, the Warriors fall to 1-6 overall and
remain winless in the conference at 0-3. The game, originally scheduled to be
played at Paula D. Hodgdon Field in Gorham, was moved to Deering High Schoolís
turf field due to the inclement weather.
All five of the gameís goals were scored in the first half. The Huskies
received goals from freshman Bethany Bougie (Sanford, Maine), junior Rolinda
Mitchell (Dover-Foxcroft, Maine/Foxcroft Academy) and junior India Lowe
(Gloucester, Mass.) en route to the win. Lowe also added an assist on
Mitchellís goal.
Bougie notched the first goal of the game in the sixth minute when she
converted a penalty shot. Eastern Connecticut freshman Liz Bolduc (Stonington,
Conn.) equalized when she put away an assist from sophomore Jamie Frink
(Colebrook, Conn./Northwestern Regional) in the 14th minute off of a penalty
corner.
USM struck for the next two goals as Mitchell scored on a close-range
strike in the 20th minute off of a centering pass from Lowe. Lowe then
connected for an unassisted goal in the 26th minute.
The Warriors' senior Drew Gomes (Thomaston, Conn.) pulled her team to
within a goal of the Huskies in the 30th minute off of an assist from freshman
Melissa Goffe (Newington, Conn.), but it was as close as the Warriors would get.
Eastern Connecticut junior goalie Tia Mucciarone (Franklin, Mass.) made six
saves and allowed three goals in the first half before being relieved by
freshman Danielle Reichardt (Ocean Township, N.J.) in the 30th minute.
USM returns to action on Monday (4:00 p.m.) when it travels to University
of New England. Eastern Connecticut travels to Western Connecticut State
University on Wednesday (7:00 p.m.).
At Portland, Maine 1 2 Final
Eastern Connecticut (1-6, 0-3 LEC) 2 0 2
Southern Maine (3-4, 2-1 LEC) 3 0 3
Scoring: 1. SM, Bethany Bougie (penalty stroke), 5:34; 2. E, Liz Bolduc (Jamie
Frink) 13:46; 3. SM, Rolinda Mitchell (India Lowe), 19:54; 4. SM, India Lowe
(unassisted) 25:39; 5. E, Drew Gomes (Melissa Goffe) 29:28.
Saves: E, Tia Mucciarone (29:21, 3 goals) 6; Danielle Reichardt (40:39) 4
SM, Allison Hill, 9
Shots: E, 16 SM, 20
Penalty Corner: E, 6 SM, 8
Defensive Saves: none
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Friday, September 26, 2008
Eastern Connecticut, USM Field Hockey Match Moved to Deering H.S.
GORHAM, Maine -- The University of Southern Maine Department of Athletics
announced today that the site and start time for the Little East Conference
field hockey match between USM and Eastern Connecticut State University on
Saturday have been changed.
Due to weather and field condition concerns, the match will be played at
Deering High School in Portland starting at 2:00 p.m.
Southern Maine is currently 2-4 overall and 1-1 in the Little East
Conference. Eastern Connecticut stands at 1-5 overall and 0-2.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Bowdoin Glides Past Southern Maine 2-0
GORHAM, Maine -- Senior Madeleine McQueeney (Buffalo, N.Y./Nichols
School) and sophomore Jessie Small (Wayne, Penn./Episcopal) each scored first-
half goals to lead the top-ranked Bowdoin College Polar Bears to a 2-0 win over
the University of Southern Maine Huskies in a non-conference field hockey game
Tuesday afternoon at Paula Hodgdon Field.
With the win, Bowdoin, winners of its last 27 games, remains undefeated and
improves to 7-0 on the season. Southern Maine drops to 2-4 with the loss.
McQueeney struck first for the Polar Bears with an unassisted goal in the
11th minute when she corralled a loose ball in the circle for her third goal of
the season. Small gave Bowdoin, the defending NCAA Division III National
Champions, a two-goal advantage in the 31st minute.
Southern Maine junior goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) was
outstanding in goal for the Huskies making several close-range and athletic
saves to keep the Huskies in the contest. Hill turned back 18 shots as the
Polar Bears outshot USM 28-0. Sophomore back Heather Gilman (Fairfield,
Maine/Lawrence) played solid defense for the Huskies making a pair of defensive
saves, while senior back Anna Pease (Gorham, Maine) made one.
Bowdoin senior goalkeeper Emileigh Mercer (Newton, Mass./Newton North) and
sophomore Emily Neilson (Chatham, Penn./Taft) split the shutout. Bowdoin has
not allowed a goal in its first seven matches.
Southern Maine remains at home for its next contest when it host Eastern
Connecticut State University in an LEC match on Saturday (1:00 p.m.). Bowdoin
plays Amherst College at home on Saturday (11:00 a.m.) in a NESCAC game.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
Bowdoin (7-0) 2 0 2
Southern Maine (2-4) 0 0 0
Scoring: 1. B, Madeleine McQueeney (unassisted), 10:45; 2. B, Jessie Small
(unassisted), 30:12.
Saves: B, Emileigh Mercer (35:00) 0 Emily Neilson (35:00) 0
SM, Allison Hill 18
Shots: B, 28 SM, 0
Penalty Corners: B, 19 SM, 0
Defensive Saves: SM, Heather Gilman 2 Anna Pease 1
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Saturday, September 20, 2008
Southern Maine Shuts Out Western Connecticut 3-0
GORHAM, Maine -- Junior forward India Lowe (Gloucester, Mass.) scored the
first of three goals and junior goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine)
made 11 saves to lead the University of Southern Maine Huskies to a 3-0 win over
the Western Connecticut State University Colonials Saturday in Little East
Conference field hockey action at Paula Hodgdon Field in Gorham, Maine.
The win stops a three-game slide for the Huskies who improve to 2-3 overall
and 1-1 in the Little East. The Colonials dip to 1-5 overall and 0-2 in the
conference.
Lowe scored the only goal of the first half tapping the ball into the cage
on a well-executed penalty corner by the Huskies in the 23rd minute. Junior
forward Jen Gagnon (Manchester, N.H./Central) and freshman midfielder Bethany
Bougie (Sanford, Maine) were credited with the assists.
Southern Maine tacked on two more goals in the second half. Senior Alyssa
Kraus (Standish, Maine/Bonny Eagle) notched her first goal of the season in the
57th minute when she converted a pass from senior forward Caitlin Albert
(Gorham, Maine/Scarborough) during one of the Huskies' four second-half penalty
corners.
Junior forward Rolinda Mitchell (Dover-Foxcroft, Maine/Foxcroft Academy)
added an insurance goal for the Huskies late in the game off an assist from
freshman forward Whitney MacDaniel (Livermore, Maine/Livermore Falls) in the
68th minute.
Hill played solidly in goal for USM earning her first shutout of 2008, and
the seventh of her career, making 11 saves on 17 shots. Western Connecticut
sophomore goalkeeper Christina Natale (Farmington, Conn.) made 13 saves for the
Colonials in the loss.
Southern Maine returns to action on Tuesday (4:00 p.m.) when it host
defending national champion and top-ranked Bowdoin College in a non-conference
game. Western Connecticut hosts Vassar College on Wednesday (6:00 p.m.).
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
Western Connecticut (1-5, 0-2 LEC) 0 0 0
Southern Maine (2-3, 1-1 LEC) 1 2 3
Scoring: 1. SM, India Lowe (Jen Gagnon, Bethany Bougie), 23:36; 2. SM, Alyssa
Kraus (Caitlin Albert), 56:32 3. SM, Rolinda Mitchell (Whitney MacDaniel),
67:01
Saves: WC, Christine Natale, 13 SM, Allison Hill, 11
Shots: WC, 17 SM, 22
Penalty Corners: WC, 10 SM, 7
Defensive Saves: WC, Erin Norris
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
UMaine Farmington Downs Southern Maine 3-1
FARMINGTON, Maine -- Junior midfielder Ashley Wentworth (North Berwick,
Maine) and sophomore midfielder Emma Deans (Gorham, Maine) each had a goal and
an assist in the second half to lead the University of Maine at Farmington
Beavers to a 3-1 win over the University of Southern Maine Huskies in a non-
conference field hockey game Wednesday afternoon in Farmington, Maine.
The win was the first of the season for the Beavers who improve to 1-3
overall. The Huskies drop their third straight game to slide to 1-3.
With the score knotted up at 1-1 early in the second half, Deans gave her
team a one-goal advantage in the 49th minute when she converted an assist from
Wentworth. Wentworth added an insurance goal late in the game knocking in an
assist from Deans in the 69th minute.
The Beavers lead 1-0 in the first half following a goal from senior forward
Andrea Tyler (Augusta, Maine). The Huskies battled back for the equalizer five
minutes into the second half on junior forward Caitlin Albert's (Gorham,
Maine/Scarborough) third goal of the season.
UMaine Farmington senior goalkeeper Kaeleigh Barker (Chichester, N.H.)
earned the win for the Beavers making eight saves. USM junior goalkeeper
Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) continued to play well in goal for the
Huskies making a season-high 20 saves.
Southern Maine hosts Little East Conference opponent Western Connecticut
State University on Saturday (12:00 p.m.) in its first home game of the season.
The Beavers host Husson College on Saturday (3:00 p.m.) in their next contest.
At Farmington, Maine 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (1-3) 0 1 1
UMaine Farmington (1-3) 1 2 3
Scoring: 1. UMF, Andrea Tyler (Alyssa St. Pierre) 21:12; 2. SM, Caitlin Albert
(Brianna Beisaw) 40:04; 3. UMF, Emma Deans (Ashley Wentworth) 48:28; 4. UMF,
Wentworth (Deans), 69:00.
Saves: SM, Allison Hill, 20 UMF, Kaeleigh Barker, 8
Shots: SM, 9 UMF, 24
Penalty Corners: SM, 6 UMF, 7
Defensive Saves: SM, Christine Hill
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Saturday, September 13, 2008
Framingham State Sinks Southern Maine 3-1
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- Sophomore forward Kristen Sacco (Mendon,
Mass./Nipmuc) scored two goals and added an assist to lead the Framingham State
College Rams to a 3-1 win over the University of Southern Maine Huskies in
Little East Conference field hockey action Saturday afternoon in Framingham,
Mass.
The win was the third in a row for the Rams who remain undefeated at 3-0
overall and 1-0 in the Little East Conference. After opening the season with a
2-1, overtime win over Colby College, the Huskies have dropped their last two
contests and stand at 1-2 overall, 0-1 in the Little East.
Sacco spotted her team an early 1-0 lead, notching an unassisted goal just
24 seconds into the game for her fifth goal of the season.
The Huskies were able to rally in the fourth minute on a goal from junior
forward Caitlin Albert (Gorham, Maine/Scarborough) off an assist from freshman
Brianna Beisaw (Jay, Maine). Following Albert's goal, the score remained in a
1-1 deadlock through the half.
In the second half, junior forward Kali Barrett (North Attleboro,
Mass./North Attleboro) notched the go-ahead, and eventual game-winning, goal in
the 41st minute with Sacco assisting on the play. Sacco then added an insurance
strike in the 64th minute for the 3-1 final.
Framingham State junior goalkeeper Steph Bourgeois (Waltham, Mass./Waltham)
earned the win turning back seven shots. USM junior Allison Hill (Cape
Elizabeth, Maine) played well in the loss making a season-high 18 saves.
Southern Maine travels to the University of Maine at Farmington for a non-
conference game on Wednesday (4:00 p.m.). Framingham State hosts Keene State
College in a Little East Conference tilt on Saturday (1:30 p.m.).
At Framingham, Mass. 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (1-2, 0-1 LEC) 1 0 1
Framingham State (3-0, 1-0 LEC) 1 2 3
Scoring: 1. FS, Kristen Sacco (unassisted) 0:24; 2. SM, Caitlin Albert
(Brianna Beisaw) 3:05; 3. FS, Kali Barrett (Sacco) 40:07; 4. FS, Sacco (Lauren
Macuga) 63:47.
Goalie Saves: SM, Allison Hill 18 FS, Steph Bourgeois 7
Shots: SM, 13 FS, 27
Penalty Corners: SM, 8 FS, 4
Defensive Saves: FS, Allison Piatelli
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
Gordon Downs Southern Maine 3-1
WENHAM, Mass. -- Sophomore forward Veronica Pierce (West Hartford, Conn.)
tallied a goal and an assist to lead the Gordon College Fightin' Scots to a 3-1
win over the University of Southern Maine Huskies Thursday afternoon at the
Brigham Athletic Complex in Wenham, Mass.
The win is the fourth in a row for the Fightin' Scots who improve to 4-1
overall. Playing their second game of the season, the Huskies even out at 1-1
overall.
Senior forward Molly Sweeney (South Hamilton, Mass.) put Gordon ahead 1-0
early finishing off an assist from Pierce in the sixth minute.
Southern Maine junior forward India Lowe (Gloucester, Mass.) pulled her
team even notching her first goal of the season off an assist from freshman
forward Whitney MacDaniel (Livermore, Maine/Livermore Falls) in the 10th minute.
However, Pierce quickly put her team back in front blasting in a goal in
the 11th minute after receiving a pass from senior forward Sarah Orlando
(Lafayette Hill, Pa.). After the flurry of goals, scoring took a break and the
score stood at 2-1 through the remainder of the half.
Seven minutes into second half, Gordon received an insurance goal from
sophomore forward Maggie Lafferty (Lititz, Pa.), then relied on the goalkeeping
of senior Chyanne Wilson (Pearl River, N.Y.) for the win. Wilson earned her
fourth win of the season making seven saves.
Southern Maine goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) was credited
with one save in the loss.
Southern Maine travels to Framingham State College on Saturday (2:30 p.m.)
for its Little East Conference opener. Gordon hosts Regis College the same day
(1:00 p.m.) in a Commonwealth Coast Conference game.
At Wenham, Mass. 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (1-1) 1 0 0
Gordon (4-1) 2 1 3
Scoring: 1. G, Mollie Sweeney (Veronica Pierce), 5:24; 2. SM, India Lowe
(Whitney MacDaniel), 9:15; 3. G, Pierce (Sarah Orlando), 10:44; 4. G, Maggie
Lafferty (unassisted), 36:55.
Saves: SM, Allison Hill 1 G, Chyanne Wilson 7
Shots: SM, 9 G, 5
Penalty Corners: SM, 7 G, 5
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
Hill Named ECAC Division III New England Goalkeeper of the Week
GORHAM, Maine -- Junior captain Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) 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 ending September 7. The ECAC office,
located in Centerville, Mass., made the announcement Wednesday afternoon.
Hill, also selected as the Little East Conference (LEC) Goalkeeper of the
Week, backstopped the Huskies to a season-opening, 2-1, overtime win against in-
state rival Colby College on the road. Facing 21 total shots, Hill made 14
saves to earn has 26th career victory.
The 2006 LEC Rookie of the Year and 2007 first-team all-conference
selection, Hill made seven saves in the first half, six in the second half and
turned back a scoring bid in the overtime period to secure the win for USM.
In 2007, Hill was sixth in the LEC with a 1.49 goal against average and
second in saves (150) and shutouts (3) while fashioning a 15-8 overall record
and a 9-2 mark in the conference. Earning second team NFHCA All-Region honors,
Hill began the 2008 season eighth in career goals against average (1.71 GAA in
44 games) and saves (364) at USM.
Southern Maine is in action on today (4:00 p.m.) at Gordon College for a
non-conference game.
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Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Southern Maine-UNE Game Postponed
GORHAM, Maine -- The University of Southern Maine Huskies field hockey
game against the University of New England Nor'easters, originally scheduled to
be played this afternoon in Biddeford, Maine, has been postponed due to
inclement weather.
The game has been rescheduled for Monday, September 29, at 4:00 p.m.
The Huskies return to action on Thursday (4:00 p.m.) at Gordon College for
a non-conference game.
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Monday, September 8, 2008
Hill Named Little East Conference Goalkeeper of the Week
GORHAM, Maine -- Junior goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine)
of the University of Southern Maine Huskies field hockey team has been named the
Little East Conference Goalkeeper of the Week for the week ending September 7.
In the Huskies' season-opener, Hill backstopped her team to a 2-1, overtime
win over in-state rival Colby College on the road. Hill, a 2007 All-Little East
Conference first team selection, made 14 saves in 83 minutes, 42 seconds of
action. Facing 21 total shots, the junior tri-captain made six saves in the
first half, seven in the second and one in the overtime period to earn her 26th
career win.
Hill, who was the 2006 LEC Rookie of the Year, has earned weekly honors
from the conference five times in her career. In 2007, Hill was sixth in the
LEC with a 1.49 goals against average and second in saves (150) and shutouts (3)
while fashioning a 15-8 overall record and a 9-2 mark in the conference. She
began the 2008 season eighth in career goals against average (1.71 GAA in 44
games) and saves (364) at USM.
Southern Maine returns to action on Tuesday (4:00 p.m.) in a non-conference
road game at the University of New England.
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Saturday, September 6, 2008
MacDaniel Lifts Southern Maine Over Colby 2-1 in Overtime
WATERVILLE, Maine -- Freshman forward Whitney MacDaniel (Livermore,
Maine/Livermore Falls) banged in her first collegiate goal in the 14th minute of
an overtime period to lift the University of Southern Maine Huskies to a 2-1
overtime win over the Colby College Mules Saturday afternoon at Bill Alfond
Field in Waterville, Maine.
With just 1:18 left in the first overtime period, MacDaniel finished off an
assist from classmate Sharaya Linscott (Portland, Maine/Deering) to ensure the
Huskies a 1-0 start to their season. The Mules, also playing in their season-
opening game, fell to 0-1 with the loss.
Southern Maine led 1-0 after the first half. Junior forward Caitlin Albert
(Gorham, Maine/Scarborough) notched her first goal of the season in the 28th
minute off a pass from senior forward Alyssa Kraus (Standish, Maine/Bonny
Eagle).
The Mules rallied to knot the score at one goal a piece early in the second
half. Senior forward Chelsea Rosenheimer (Nashotah, Wisc./University Lake)
tallied the Mules’ lone goal of the contest in the 41st minute to tie the game
following an assist from junior forward Amy Campbell (North Andover,
Mass./Brooks Academy).
Southern Maine junior goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine)
earned her first win of the season and the 26th of her career. Hill was solid
in goal turning back 14 shots as the Mules’ outshot the Huskies 21-12. Colby
sophomore Liz Fontaine (Wilbraham, Mass./Minnechaug Regional) made seven saves
in the loss.
Southern Maine remains on the road for its next contest when it travels to
nearby University of New England on Tuesday (Sept. 9) for a 4:00 p.m. non-
conference game. Colby College travels to Tufts University on Saturday (Sept.
13) for a 1:00 p.m. conference game.
At Waterville, Maine 1 2 OT Final
Southern Maine (1-0) 1 0 1 2
Colby (0-1) 0 1 0 1
Scoring: 1. SM, Caitlin Albert (Alyssa Kraus) 27:45; 2. C, Chelsea Rosenheimer
(Amy Campbell), 40:30 3. SM, Whitney MacDaniel (Sharaya Linscott), 83:42
Goalie Saves: SM, Allison Hill (83:42) 14 C, Liz Fontaine (83:42) 7
Defensive Saves: SM, Heather Gilman C, Lexi Crook
Shots: SM, 12 C, 21
Penalty Corners: SM, 6 C, 15
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Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Alton, Hill and Rivet Named 2008 Team Captains
GORHAM, Maine – Senior defender Brandi Alton (Ripley, Maine/Dexter
Regional), junior goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) and junior
midfielder Melissa Rivet (Bridgton, Maine/Lake Region) have been named tri-
captains of the 2008 University of Southern Maine Huskies field hockey team.
USM veteran head coach Bonny Brown-Denico, in her 11th season at the charge of
the Huskies, made the announcement as her team prepares for its season-opener on
Saturday, September 6 at Colby College (11:00 a.m.).
“Brandi, Allison and Melissa are excellent choices as captains,” noted
Brown-Denico, the 2007 Little East Conference Coach of the Year. “Their
individual leadership styles blend well together and will be valuable as we
progress as a team during the season. All three student-athletes are
exceptionally dedicated to the overall success of the team.”
Alton, one of just three seniors on the Southern Maine roster, is entering
into her fourth season with the Huskies as a defender. In 59 career games
played, Alton has earned a starting role 11 times. In 2007, Alton recorded her
first career point earning an assist in USM’s 4-2 win over LEC opponent Eastern
Connecticut State.
“Brandi has developed into an true leader during her playing career,” said
Brown-Denico of her senior defender. “She is a great role model on and off of
the field. She applies herself on the field and in the classroom and is an
excellent example for our freshman.”
Entering into her second season with USM, Rivet played in all 23 of the
Huskies’ games in 2007 earning four starting assignments. A tireless
midfielder, Rivet tallied four goals and passed off an assist for nine points
while taking on a valuable defensive role.
“Melissa has become more a vocal leader during our preseason,” said Brown-
Denico. “She has a great work ethic and pushes her teammates. She is a
versatile and intelligent midfielder and will be our go-to player defensively.”
After successful rookie and sophomore campaigns, Hill returns to anchor the
Southern Maine defense. A 2007 first team all-Little East Conference selection
and the 2006 LEC Rookie of the Year, Hill is currently eighth in career goals
against average (1.71 GAA in 44 games) and saves (364) at USM. In 2007, Hill
fashioned a record of 15-8 and a 1.49 goals against average, including three
shut out victories.
“Allie is an athletically talented and intense goalkeeper who is willing to
sacrifice herself to earn the win,” commented Brown-Denico. “As the team’s
vocal leader, Allie has the ability to motivate her teammates and at the same
time bring sense of humor to any situation.”
Following their season-opener against Colby, the Huskies remain on the road
for their next four contests traveling to the University of New England on Sept.
9 (4:00 p.m.), Gordon College on Sept. 11 (4:00 p.m.), Framingham State on Sept.
13 (2:30 p.m.) and UMaine Farmington on Sept. 17 (4:00 p.m.).
Southern Maine, picked to finish second in the 2008 Little East Conference
Preseason Coaches’ Poll, faces LEC foe Western Connecticut State University in
its home-opener on Sept. 20 at 12 p.m. before taking on the defending national
champion Bowdoin College at home on Sept. 23 (4:00 p.m.) and closing out the
month at home against conference opponent Eastern Connecticut State on Sept. 27
(1:00 p.m.).
Southern Maine plays three consecutive games against LEC opponents
traveling to Worcester State on Oct. 1 (7:00 p.m.), hosting Westfield State on
Oct. 4 (2:00 p.m.) and taking on Salem State on the road on Oct. 7 (3:30 p.m.).
A non-conference game against nearby St. Joseph’s College on Oct. 9 at home
(3:30 p.m.) breaks up the LEC streak, before the Huskies take on rival Keene
State, the defending LEC champion, on Oct. 11 (1:30) in New Hampshire. USM
plays two more games on the road against Bates College on Oct. 15 (4:30 p.m.)
and LEC opponent UMass Dartmouth on Oct. 18 (3:30 p.m.) before closing out the
regular season with four straight home games.
During their home stand Huskies hosts LEC rivals Plymouth State on Oct. 22
(3:30 p.m.) and Bridgewater State on Oct. 25 (2:00 p.m.) before playing their
final non-conference game of the regular season against New England College on
Oct. 28 (3:00 p.m.). Southern Maine finishes its regular season against
Fitchburg State on Nov. 1 (1:00).
The Little East Conference playoffs begin on November 4 with the four
quarterfinal contests hosted by the higher seed. The two semifinal games will
be played on November 6, and the championship will take place on November 8 with
the winner receiving an automatic berth into the 2008 NCAA Division III Field
Hockey National Championship tournament.
Southern Maine concluded the 2007 season with a 15-8 overall record and a
9-2 mark in LEC action. USM, the LEC tournament’s second seed, advanced to the
championship game, falling to Keene State College, 2-1, in overtime. The
Huskies advanced to post-season play for the first time since 2003, garnering
the top seed in the ECAC Division III New England Championship tournament.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
(Courtesy of the Little East Conference)
Little East Conference Preseason Poll Announced
Keene State Selected as Preseason Number One
Southern Maine Picked For Second
NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. -- Keene State College has been chosen to capture
the 2008 Little East Conference Field Hockey Regular Season Championship in a
preseason vote of the league's 12 head coaches. The Owls have raised the
championship trophy the past four seasons, earning the conference's automatic
berth to the NCAA Div. III Tournament each year.
Keene State received eight of the 12 first place votes and totaled 139
points, the second highest preseason point total in the past eight rankings
(2006; 140), to earn at least a share of the top billing in the past four
coaches' polls. The University of Southern Maine, the 2007 Little East
Conference Championship Tournament finalist, enter the season seeded second
after receiving a first place tally and 126 points. Plymouth State University
(104) and Bridgewater State College (101) each surpassed the century mark in
total points.
Under the watchful eye of Head Coach Amy Watson, Keene State has dominated
the conference circuit over the past five campaigns, capturing five regular
season titles in addition to the four conference tournament championships.
During the Owls' current reign, Watson has led her Owls to a 49-4 mark (.925) in
the league, averaging nearly 10 wins per season in an 11-game schedule. In 2007,
Keene State posted its sixth straight season with at least 14 victories,
boasting an overall record of 18-6 and 10-1 mark in the Little East.
The Owls welcome back 16 letter winners and seven starters from last fall,
including a pair of All-Americans. Junior Erin Dallas (Keene, N.H.), who shared
the conference's top offensive award after registering 45 points (13-19), will
patrol the midfield, while senior Alyssa Rowell (Queensbury, N.Y.), the 2007
Little East Defensive Player of the Year, will anchor a traditionally strong
defensive third unit. Keene State will begin its quest at Rensselaer on Aug. 30.
Bonny Brown-Denico, the 2007 Little East Coach of the Year, led the
University of Southern Maine to its first postseason invitation since 2003,
earning the top-seed in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Div. III
New England Tournament. The Huskies posted a 15-8 mark last season, including a
9-2 record in the conference circuit. Brown-Denico guided her squad into the
championship game of the Little East Championship Tournament before being edged
by Keene State in overtime, 2-1.
Southern Maine returns 12 letter winners and six starters from 2007,
including first-team all-conference goalkeeper Allison Hill (Cape Elizabeth,
Maine). Hill ranked among the conference leaders in saves (2nd, 150), shutouts
(3rd, 3), and goals against average (6th, 1.49). The Huskies will open their
schedule at Colby College on Sept. 6 at 11 a.m.
Plymouth State University made its seventh postseason appearance in the
past eight years last season, earning an invitation to the ECAC Div. III New
England Tournament. Under the leadership of Head Coach Bonnie Lord, the Panthers
upset the top-seeded Huskies in the quarterfinal round before bowing out in the
semifinals. Last season, Plymouth State posted a 10-11 overall record and
finished third in the regular season standings with an 8-3 conference mark.
Lord will welcome back a strong core 11 letter winners and seven starters
as well as a talented group of newcomers to continue building off last season's
playoff momentum. Plymouth State will travel to Endicott at 1 p.m. on Sept. 6
to open the 2008 slate.
Bridgewater State College won the 2007 ECAC Div. III New England Tournament
to cap the program?s most successful season. Head Coach Erika Smith led the
Bears to an overall record of 16-6, marking the most single-season wins in the
program's history. Bridgewater State posted its third straight shutout of the
regional tournament in the finals, edging St. Joseph's (Maine), 1-0. Smith will
welcome 15 letter winners and five starters back into the fold from last year's
squad. The Bears will travel to Babson College at 6 p.m. on Sept. 4 to open the
2008 campaign.
Completing the preseason poll in projected order of finish are Worcester
State College (87), Westfield State College (81), Framingham State College (76),
Salem State College (71), University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (59), Eastern
Connecticut State University (39), Fitchburg State College (27), and Western
Connecticut State University (26).
The top-eight teams in the final regular seasons standings qualify for the
2008 Little East Championship Tournament with the first four seeds hosting
quarterfinal round action on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The semifinals will take place two
days later with the winners advancing to the championship round on Saturday,
Nov. 8. The tournament champion will advance to the NCAA Div. III Tournament as
the Little East automatic qualifier.
Little East Conference
2008 Field Hockey Preseason Coaches Poll
Rk. Team (1st Place Votes) Points
1. Keene State (8) 139
2. Southern Maine (1) 126
3. Plymouth State (1) 104
4. Bridgewater State 101
5. Worcester State College (1) 87
6. Westfield State College 81
7. Framingham State College 76
8. Salem State College 71
9. UMass Dartmouth (1) 59
10. Eastern Connecticut 39
11. Fitchburg State College 27
12. Western Connecticut 26
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