2007 WestConn Field Hockey Archives

2007 WestConn Field Hockey Archives

WESTCONN FALLS TO WESTFIELD STATE IN SEASON FINALE

WESTFIELD – Senior forward Megan Wolski (Plymouth, Mass.) had a goal and an assist to lead Westfield State to a 3-1 conference victory over Western Connecticut State University on Friday evening, Oct. 26.

It was the regular season finale for Westfield, which improved to 10-7 overall and 6-5 in the Little East Conference. The Owls are either the
No. 6 or No. 7 seed for the conference postseason tournament, and will play at either Southern Maine or Plymouth State in a first round game next Tuesday.

Western Conn. finished its season with a 4-12 overall record and 3-8 in the conference.

Wolski - Westfield’s all-time leading scorer - tallied her sixth-game winning goal of the season to give the Owls a 1-0 lead 23 minutes into
the game. She now has 33 points this season (15 goals, 3 assists).

Freshman Rachel Dionne of Feeding Hills (Agawam) scored an unassisted goal on nice putback near the goalmouth with 45 seconds remaining in the first half.

The Owls took a 3-0 lead early in the second half as Wolski assisted on a goal by freshman Amanda Burns.

Western Conn., which had several scoring opportunities, scored midway through the second half on an unassisted goal by Stephanie Szafran (Southbury, CT/Pomperaug).

			1 	2 	Final
Western Conn. (4-12) 	0 	1 	1
Westfield (10-7) 	2 	1 	3 

Scoring:
Westfield: Megan Wolski (Vicky Winson), 22:13
Westfield: Rachel Dionne, 34:15
Westfield: Amanda Burns (Megan Wolski), 39:32
Western Conn.: Stephanie Szafran, 46:23 

Goalie Saves:
Westfield: Cat Hanks 3 saves 
Western Conn.: Sanda Vermeulen (1st half) 0 saves:
Christina Natale (2nd half) 1 save. 

Shots: Western Conn 11; Westfield 11 
Penalty Corners: Western Conn 4; Westfield 5

SALEM STATE IMPROVES TO 6-4 IN LITTLE EAST WITH 5-1 WIN OVER COLONIALS
From the desk of Joe Beitz - SSC Sports Information Office

Salem, MA - Junior Kara Beauregard (Leominster, MA) scored three times and sophomore Marielle McCarthy (Mattapoisett, MA) added two goals and an assist as the Salem State Lady Vikings stormed past the Western Connecticut Colonials 5-1 in a Little East Conference field hockey match on Saturday afternoon.

In a game that Salem State (8-6, 6-4) controlled from start to finish, Beauregard notched her first career hat-trick in helping the Lady Vikings race out to a 4-0 lead in the first half.

McCarthy helped jump start the Salem State offense with two goals in the first 5:30 of the game. Stephanie Currier (Rowley, MA), who had two assists on the day, and Sarah Quimby (Turner, ME) set up each goal as the Lady Vikings took a 2-0 lead.

Western Connecticut (4-11, 3-7) cut into the deficit before halftime as Stephanie Szafran (Southbury, CT) scored on an assist from Meredith Stuart (Washington, CT). However, Salem State shut down the Colonials the rest of the way as Beauregard accounted for the only score in the second half.

Freshman goalkeeper Jessica McKenna (Rowley, MA) notched her eighth win of the season in another stellar performance as the Lady Vikings snapped a two-game conference losing streak.

 Western Connecticut (4-11 3-7) vs. Salem State (8-6 6-4)
 Date: Oct 20, 2007  Attendance: 75
 Weather:

 Goals by period       1  2  Tot
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 Western Connecticut.  1  0 -  1
 Salem State.........  4  1 -  5

 SCORING SUMMARY:
  1.   2:44 SSC Marielle McCarthy (Stephanie Currier)
  2.   5:36 SSC Marielle McCarthy (Sarah Quimby)
  3.  14:09 SSC Kara Beauregard (Stephanie Currier)
  4.  18:52 SSC Kara Beauregard (Sophia Loumiotis)
  5.  24:37 WCSUFH Stephanie Szafran (Meredith Stuart)
  6.  68:13 SSC Kara Beauregard (Marielle McCarthy)

 Shots: Western Connecticut 16, Salem State 17
 Saves: Western Connecticut 9 (Christina Natale 4; Sandra Vermeulen 5),
 Salem State 5 (Jessica McKenna 5)

WORCESTER STATE KEEPS TOURNAMENT HOPES ALIVE
WITH 2-0 VICTORY OVER WESTCONN

DANBURY, CT (Oct. 17, 2007) — The Worcester State College field hockey team kept its Little East Conference Tournament hopes alive with a 2-0 victory over Western Connecticut State University on Wednesday afternoon at the Westside Athletic Complex.
     Meagan Feehan (Lunenburg, MA) put the Lancers up 1-0 with her first collegiate goal off an assist from Kim Cosenza (Fitchburg, MA) in the 55th minute of play.
     Worcester State added an insurance goal with 36 seconds left in the contest when Angela Johnson (Ashby, MA) eluded the WestConn defense and challenged Sandra Vermeulen (Riverdale, NJ) one-on-one and netted the break-away goal. It was Johnson's sixth goal of the season.
     Vermeulen made eight saves for the Colonials while Erin McDonald (Dedham, MA) turned away three shots for the Lancers.
     The Lancers improve to 7-9 overall and 3-6 in the league, good enough for a virtual four-way tie for seventh place going into the final two weekends of the regular season. WestConn drops to 4-10 overall and, along with Framingham State College and Westfield State College and still has a share a piece of seventh place at 3-6. The Colonials defeated FSC, 1-0 back on October 2 and have the Owls for their season finale next Friday night in Westfield, Mass. That game could determine which team makes the field of eight for the LEC Tournament, which begins on Tuesday, October 30.
      WestConn visits Salem State College on Saturday, October 20 at 1 p.m. It closes out the regular season at Westfield State College on Friday, October 26 at 7 p.m.

 Worcester State (7-9, 3-6 LEC) vs. Western Connecticut (4-10, 3-6 LEC)
 Date: Oct 17, 2007  Attendance: 25
 Weather:

 Goals by period	1	2	Tot
 Worcester State	0	2	2
 Western Connecticut	0	0	0

 SCORING SUMMARY:
 1	54:36	WORFH	Meghan Feehan (1) (Kim Cosenza) - off corner
 2	69:24	WORFH	Angela Johnson (6) (unassisted) - break away

 Shots: Worcester State 23, Western Connecticut 10
 Saves: Worcester State 3 (Erin MacDonald 3), Western Connecticut 8
 (Sandra Vermeulen 8)

BRIDGEWATER STATE SHUTS OUT WESTCONN, 2-0

DANBURY, CT (Oct. 13, 2007) — Ashley Panzini (Saugus, MA) scored in the game's ninth minute off an assist from Stephanie Barry (Pembroke, MA) as Bridgewater State College defeated Western Connecticut State University, 2-0 at The Westside Athletic Complex Saturday afternoon in the Little East Conference field hockey action.
     Bethany Bush (Littleton, MA) scored in the opening minutes of the second half, assisted by Kelly Downs (Hanover, MA), to complete the game’s scoring.
     The win lifts the Bears season record to 10-3 overall, 6-2 in the LEC, while the loss drops the Colonials to 4-9, 3-5 in league play.
     Bridgewater State’s goalie, Nicole Downs (Hanover, MA), recorded four saves to earn the shut out over Westconn.
     In goal for the Colonials, Christina Natale (Farmington, CT) made nine saves in the first half, while Sandra Vermeulen (Riverdale, NJ) turned away three Bridgewater State shots in the second half.
     Prior to today’s game, WestConn recognized the contributions made by the team’s seniors Kim Bauco (Danbury, CT) and Cortney Romyns (Newton, NJ).
     WestConn hosts Worcester State on Wednesday, October 17 at 4 p.m.

 Bridgewater State (10-3, 6-2 LEC) vs. Western Connecticut (4-9, 3-5 LEC)
 Date: Oct 13, 2007  Attendance: 50
 
 Goals by period       1  2  Tot
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 Bridgewater State...  1  1 -  2
 Western Connecticut.  0  0 -  0

 SCORING SUMMARY:
  1.   9:53 BSCFH Ashley Panzini (Stephanie Barry)
  2.  37:21 BSCFH Bethany Bush (Kelly Downs)

 Shots: Bridgewater State 23, Western Connecticut 7
 Saves: Bridgewater State 4 (Nicole Downs 4), Western Connecticut 12
 (Christina Natale 9; Sandra Vermeulen 3)

WESTCONN FALLS TO BREWERS ON LATE GOAL

MILTON, NY (October 10, 2007) -- Vassar freshman Jessica Lance (Enfield, CT/Enfield) broke a scoreless game with five minutes to play, leading the Brewers to a 1-0 victory over Western Connecticut in a non-conference women’s field hockey game played at the Hudson Valley Sportsdome in Milton, NY. The loss breaks a six-game losing streak for the Brewers.

With the victory, Vassar improves to 3-9 on the season, while Western Connecticut drops to 4-8. Vassar next resumes Liberty League play on Friday, October 19 with a road game against William Smith. The Colonials next face Bridgewater State at home this Saturday, October 14.

The winning goal was orchestrated by sophomore Jordan Friedmann (Chicago, IL/Francis W. Parker) who eluded three defenders en route to passing the ball to Lance. The freshman adeptly slid the ball past Sandra Vermeulen (Riverdale, NJ/Pompton Lakes), who replaced starting goalie freshman Christina Natale (Farmington, CT/Farmington) in the second half. Vermeulen made four second half saves for Western Connecticut.

Vassar had a golden scoring opportunity to get on the board first, four minutes into the second half when senior Chrissy Lewis (Leesburg, VA/Lawrenceville School) rifled a shot that was masterfully stopped by Vermeulen. The ball rebounded off her pads and into the stick of Vassar’s Emily Fare who fired another shot that was again saved. The game remained scoreless until Lance notched the winning goal.

Vassar controlled both halves, particularly the first, playing most of it in the Western Connecticut half of the field. The Brewers banged out 10 shots against Natale and 17 for the game. Natale was equal to the task, making seven saves in the first half before being replaced by Vermeulen.

The Colonials managed only one shot for the game, coming in the first half against Vassar freshman goalie Rachel Horwitz (Beverly Hills/Harvard-Westlake), a replacement for starting goalie Ellie Pomerantz (Hartsdale, NY/The Hackley School).

For the game, Vassar had 12 penalty corners. Western Connecticut had none.

 Western Connecticut (4-8) vs. VASSAR (3-9)
 Date: Oct 10, 2007  Attendance:
 Weather: Indoors

 Goals by period       1  2  Tot
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 Western Connecticut.  0  0 -  0
 VASSAR..............  0  1 -  1

 SCORING SUMMARY:
  1.  64:59 VASSAR Jessica Lance (Jordan Friedmann) - Goal in transition

 Shots: Western Connecticut 1, VASSAR 17
 Saves: Western Connecticut 11 (Christina Natale 7; Sandra Vermeulen
 4), VASSAR 0 ()

UMASS DARTMOUTH SHUTS OUT WESTCONN, 1-0

DANBURY, CT (Oct. 6, 2007) — Caitlin DiCecca (Chelmsford, MA) scored the game's only goal in the 37th minute to give UMass Dartmouth a 1-0 Little East conference victory over Western Connecticut State University on Saturday night at the Westside Athletic Complex.
     The unassisted goal was DiCecca's fourth of the season and helped the Corsairs improve to 4-8 overall and 2-5 in league play.
     The UMass Dartmouth defense withstood being out shot 13-7 for the game and Seana Golden (Somerset, MA) recorded seven saves in her first shutout of the season. In the game's 14th minute, Golden turned away back-to-back shots by Colonials' leading scorer, Cortney Romyns (Newton, NJ), to turn away the best scoring chance the Colonials would see.
     Christina Natale (Farmington, CT) made just one save for the Colonials, now 4-7 overall, 3-4 in the LEC.
     WestConn visits Vasser College on Wednesday, October 10 at 4 p.m.

 UMass Dartmouth (4-8, 2-5 LEC) vs. Western Connecticut (4-7, 3-4 LEC)
 Date: Oct 06, 2007  Attendance: 50
 Weather:

 Goals by period       1  2  Tot
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 UMass Dartmouth.....  0  1 -  1
 Western Connecticut.  0  0 -  0

 SCORING SUMMARY:
  1.  37:21 UMDFH Caitlin DiCecca (4) (unassisted)

 Shots: UMass Dartmouth 7, Western Connecticut 13
 Saves: UMass Dartmouth 7 (Seana Golden 7), Western Connecticut 1
 (Christina Natale 1)

CORTNEY ROMYNS NETS GAME WINNER AS
WESTCONN SHUTS OUT FRAMINGHAM STATE, 1-0

DANBURY, CT (Oct. 2, 2007) — Cortney Romyns (Newton, NJ) scored the game's only goal in the 46th minute off an assist from Meredith Stuart (Washington, CT) as Western Connecticut State University defeated Framingham State College, 1-0 at The Westside Athletic Complex Tuesday in the Little East Conference field hockey action.
     Romyns goal was her team-leading 10th of the season and second game winner.
     The Colonials, now 4-6 overall evened their league mark at 3-3.
     The Rams fall to 5-4 on the season, 3-3 in league play.
     Christina Natale (Farmington, CT) registered her first shutout of the season while making 13 saves for WestConn.
     Stephanie Bourgeois (Waltham, MA) turned away seven shots for Framingham State.
     The Western Connecticut defense withstood a barrage of 25 shots by the Rams, including 15 in the second stanza. The Colonial offense logged 13 shots on the night.
     WestConn hosts University of Massachusetts Dartmouth this Saturday, October 6 at 6 p.m.

 Framingham State (5-4, 3-3 LEC) vs. Western Connecticut (4-6, 3-3 LEC)
 Date: Oct 02, 2007  Attendance: 50
 Weather:

 Goals by period       1  2  Tot
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 Framingham State....  0  0 -  0
 Western Connecticut.  0  1 -  1

 SCORING SUMMARY:
  1.  46:53 WCSUFH Cortney Romyns (10) (Meredith Stuart) - Off a corner

 Shots: Framingham State 25, Western Connecticut 13
 Saves: Framingham State 7 (Stephanie Bourgeois 7), Western Connecticut
 13 (Christina Natale 13)

Keene State Field Hockey - Owls Roll with Rowell

KEENE, NH 9/29/07 - The Keene State field hockey team rolled to a 7-2 Little East Conference victory over Western Connecticut at Owl Athletic Complex on Saturday. . Allyssa Rowell ( Queensbury , NY ) had two goals, an assist and two key defensive saves to lead the Owls to their fourth straight victory. The Owls improve to 7-3 (4-1 LEC) while the Colonials drop to 3-6 (2-3 LEC).

Kat Trimmer ( Hanover , NH ) scored the first two goals of the game for the Owls. The first was assisted by Carly Benning ( Brewster , MA ) at 3:51 and the second by Erin Dallas ( Keene , NH ) at the 13:51 mark. Benning put the Owls up 3-0 at 19:22 after taking a crossing pass from Dallas . The Colonials battled back to make it 3-2 at the end of the half. Meredith Stuart ( Washington , CT ) connected on a penalty stroke 26:31 and six minutes later Kimberly Bauco ( Danbury , CT ) scored to make it a one goal game.

The Owls dominated play in the second half scoring four unanswered goals. Benning scored her second of the game assisted by Rowell at the 41:58 mark. Rowell added a pair and Amy Dolce ( Windham , NH ) ended the game with a goal in extra time off an Owl corner assisted by Chelsea Blackmer ( Boylston , MA ).

Vikki Stoessel ( Derry , N.H. ) started the game in goal for the Owls and made one save. Jennifer McDougall ( Avon , Conn. ) played the second half and finished with one save. Christina Natale ( Farmington Conn. ) (seven saves) and Sandra Vermeulen ( Riverdale , N.J. ) (1 save) both saw action in goal for the Colonials.

The Owls host rival Plymouth State on Tuesday (6 p.m.). Western Conn. play Tuesday at home against Framingham State (6 p.m.).

 Western Connecticut (3-6) vs. Keene State College (7-3)
 Date: Sep 29, 2007  Attendance: 100
 Weather: clear

 Goals by period       1  2  Tot
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 Western Connecticut.  2  0 -  2
 Keene State College.  3  4 -  7

 SCORING SUMMARY:
  1.   3:51 KSCFH Kat Trimmer (Carly Benning)
  2.  13:51 KSCFH Kat Trimmer (Erin Dallas)
  3.  19:22 KSCFH Carly Benning (Erin Dallas)
  4.  26:31 WCSUFH Meredith Stuart Penalty kick
  5.  32:28 WCSUFH Kimberly Bauco (unassisted)
  6.  41:58 KSCFH Carly Benning (Alyssa Rowell)
  7.  51:35 KSCFH Alyssa Rowell (Erin Dallas)
  8.  58:17 KSCFH Alyssa Rowell (Samantha Blanchard)
  9.  70:00 KSCFH Amy Dolce (Chelsea Blackmer)

 Shots: Western Connecticut 7, Keene State College 24
 Saves: Western Connecticut 8 (Christina Natale 7; Sandra Vermeulen 1),
 Keene State College 2 (Vikki Stoessel 1; Jennifer McDougall 1)

WESTERN CONNECTICUT UPSETS EASTERN CONNECTICUT IN OVERTIME
Cortney Romyns Nets Game Winner

MANSFIELD, Conn. – The Western Connecticut State University field hockey team scored off a penalty corner with 13 minutes left in regulation and Little East Conference scoring leader Cortney Romyns (Newton, NJ) won it with a breakaway goal three minutes into overtime as the Colonials trimmed Eastern Connecticut State University, 3-2, Wednesday afternoon.

The win is the first for Western (3-5, 2-2 little east) after losses to Eastern (2-7, 1-3 little east) each of the past two seasons, including last year’s 2-1 overtime setback. In snapping a four-game losing streak, Western hands Eastern its fourth loss in a row.

Freshman forward Ashley Del Vecchio (Fairfield) and senior forward Stephanie Mongelli (Pequannock, NJ) each scored inside the final two minutes of the first half and Eastern’s 2-1 lead stood up until first-year Western sophomore Meredith Stuart (Washington) banged in a goal off Sara LeFevre’s (Goshen) penalty kick to tie the match with 13 minutes left in regulation.

In the 6-on-6 overtime session, Romyns was foiled on two scoring bids in the opening 90 seconds before she ended the match with her conference-leading ninth goal of the season. Romyns gained possession on Eastern’s side of midfield, hustled down the left wing, and beat Eastern sophomore goalie Mindy Maher (Sherman) on a one-on-one situation with just 3:18 gone in sudden death.

Romyns had given Western an early 1-0 lead in the 18^th minute, scoring the first of her two breakaway goals. She took a pass from Stuart ahead of the field and when Eastern sophomore goalie Tia Mucciarone (Franklin, MA) came out to challenge the play, quickly unloaded a low shot inside the right post. Stuart is a first-year transfer from the University of New Hampshire.

Returning to action after missing three games with injury, Del Vecchio beat Western freshman goalie Christina Natale (Farmington) with a rebound goal following a shot by Mongelli to tie the match with 1:41 left in the first half. Less than two minutes later, she found Mongelli with a short pass during a scramble in front of the net to tie the match with no time left in the first half.

The goal for Mongelli, who has seen limited action the last two matches due to a pulled muscle, was her team-leading third of the year and the 20^th of her career and pulls her into a three-way tie for second all-time, nine behind all-time leader Mo Deegan.

Eastern hosts Plymouth State University Saturday at 1 p.m. in a conference match.

 Western Connecticut (3-5 (2-2 LEC)) vs. Eastern Connecticut (2-7 (1-3 LEC))
 Date: Sep 26, 2007  Attendance: 50
 Weather: Warm, sunny

 Goals by period       1  2 OT  Tot
 ----------------------------------
 Western Connecticut.  1  1  1 -  3
 Eastern Connecticut.  2  0  0 -  2

 SCORING SUMMARY:
  1.  17:47 WCSUFH Cortney Romyns (8) (Meredith Stuart) - Breakaway, keeper comes out, right post
  2.  33:19 ECSUFH Ashley Del Vecchio (1) (unassisted) - Rebound of Mongelli shot that was saved
  3.  35:00 ECSUFH Stephanie Mongelli (3) (Ashley Del Vecchio) - Followed corner, short pass in box
  4.  56:40 WCSUFH Meredith Stuart (3) (Sara LeFevre) - Corner kick
  5.  73:18 WCSUFH Cortney Romyns (9) (unassisted) - Breakaway on left wing

 Shots: Western Connecticut 6, Eastern Connecticut 9
 Saves: Western Connecticut 5 (Christina Natale 5; TEAM 1), Eastern
 Connecticut 1 (Mindy Maher 1)

PSU Field Hockey blanks Western Connecticut, 1-0
D’Ambroise’s goal gives Panthers Little East Conference victory
9/22/07

PLYMOUTH, N.H. – Sophomore Kerry D’Ambroise (Lowell, Mass.) scored the only goal of the game late in the first half, and Plymouth State University went on to defeat Western Connecticut State University, 1-0, in a Little East Conference field hockey game at Arold Field.

The Panthers won their second straight LEC game to improve to 2-1 in conference play and 2-4 overall. All six PSU games have been decided by one goal, including three in overtime. WestConn dropped its fourth in a row and fell to 2-5 overall and 1-2 in the LEC.

With time winding down in the first half, D’Ambroise poked a loose ball out of reach of the goalie, then drove the ball into the back of the net with just 1:21 showing on the first half clock. It was her second goal of the season, both game-winners.

Plymouth State finished with a 16-10 advantage in shots, including 7-3 in the first half. WestConn battled hard in the second half and had several opportunities, but couldn’t push one across.

Senior goalie Leah Curtin (Londonderry, N.H.) made nine saves for PSU in her first start of the season, recording her fourth career shutout. Freshman Christina Natale (Farmington, Conn.) finished with 13 saves for the Colonials.

After playing its last four games at home, PSU hits the road for its next three, beginning Wednesday at Framingham State (4:00 p.m.) WestConn visits instate rival Eastern Connecticut on Wednesday (4:30 p.m.)

SOUTHERN MAINE HOLDS ON FOR 3-1 WIN OVER WESTCONN

DANBURY, CT— The University of Southern Maine field hockey team defeated Western Connecticut State University, 3-1 at The Westside Athletic Complex Saturday afternoon in the Colonials' Little East Conference home opener.
     The Huskies, now 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the league, raced to a 3-0 lead before the WestConn offense mounted a comeback.
     Alyssa Kraus (Standish, ME) gave Southern Maine a 1-0 lead with a goal in the 13th minute. She was set up by a pass from India Lowe (Gloucester, MA).
     The Huskies took a 2-0 lead into intermission following a goal by Missy Rivet (Bridgton, ME) at the 19:30 mark. Cristina Corson (Naples, ME) assisted on what proved to be the game winner.
     Lowe added an insurance goal off an assist from Sara Winterbottom (Burlington, CT) with 6:48 remaining in the game.
     Cortney Romyns (Newton, NJ) got the Colonials on the scoreboard with her team-leading seventh goal of the season with 4:09 remaining in the game.
     Allie Hill (Cape Elizabeth, ME) earned the victory in goal for the Huskies after turning away five shots. Christina Natale (Farmington, CT) made nine saves for WestConn.
     WestConn, now 2-4 overall and 1-1 in the LEC, hit the road for three straight games beginning with next Saturday's meeting with Plymouth State University in upstate New Hampshire. Game time is slated for 12 noon.
     Southern Maine hosts University of Maine Farmington on Thursday, September 20 at 4 p.m.

                      Soccer Game Summary (Final)
                     2007 WestConn Field Hockey Statistics
     Southern Maine vs Western Connecticut (Sep 15, 2007 at Danbury, Conn.)

 Southern Maine (4-1, 2-0 LEC) vs. Western Connecticut (2-4, 1-1 LEC)
 Date: Sep 15, 2007  Attendance: 50
 Weather: Overcast and cool

 Goals by period       1  2  Tot
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 Southern Maine......  2  1 -  3
 Western Connecticut.  0  1 -  1

 SCORING SUMMARY:
  1.  13:31 USMFH07 Alyssa Kraus (India Lowe)
  2.  19:30 USMFH07 Missy Rivet (Cristina Corson)
  3.  63:12 USMFH07 India Lowe (Sara Winterbottom)
  4.  65:51 WCFH2007 Cortney Romyns (unassisted)

 Shots: Southern Maine 18, Western Connecticut 11
 Saves: Southern Maine 6 (Allie Hill 5; TEAM 1), Western Connecticut 9
 (Christina Natale 9)

Romyns, Hanks earn regional recognition

CENTERVILLE, Mass. - Western Connecticut State University senior forward Cortney Romyns (Newton, N.J.) and Westfield State College senior goalkeeper Cat Hanks (Somers, Conn.) were named to the ECAC Division III weekly awards program this afternoon.

Romyns claimed her second weekly accolade in the past 24 hours, earning the ECAC Division III Co-Player of the Week honors. She also the Little East Conference Offensive Player of the Week. Romyns recorded 12 points, including six goals, to lead Western Connecticut to a 2-2 mark. She opened her senior season in style, scoring all five goals to lift the Colonials to a 5-1 victory at Wheelock on Sept. 1. Romyns jump-started the comeback victory at Fitchburg State, registering the equalizer in the 45th minute, as WestConn edged the Falcons (2-1) in the conference opener on Sept. 8.

Hanks was steller between the pipes for Westfield State this past week, leading the Owls to a 3-0 mark. She allowed just one goal and recorded 23 saves in wins over Smith (2-1), Worcester State (1-0), and Elms (7-0). Hanks made a season-high 12 stops against the Lancers to earn her first shutout of the campaign. She sports a 0.36 goals against average and a .958 save percentage. Hanks was selected the ECAC Goalkeeper of the Week.

LITTLE EAST CONFERENCE - FIELD HOCKEY
Offensive Player of the Week

Cortney Romyns (Newton, N.J.)
Senior, F, Western Connecticut State University

Romyns recorded 12 points, including six goals, to lead Western Connecticut to a 2-2 mark. She opened her senior season in style, scoring all five goals to lift the Colonials to a 5-1 victory at Wheelock on Sept. 1. Romyns jump-started the comeback victory at Fitchburg State, registering the equalizer in the 45th minute, as WestConn edged the Falcons (2-1) in the conference opener on Sept. 8.

SARAH SCHLOSS NETS GAME WINNER FOR NEW PALTZ

DANBURY, CT— Freshman forward Sarah Schloss (Brant Lake, NY) scored the game's only goal and SUNY New Paltz held on to defeat Western Connecticut State University in field hockey action at The Westside Athletic Complex Wednesday afternoon.
     Schloss collected a pass from Megan Flynn (Massapequa, NY) on the left side of the goal mouth in the 26th minute of play and deposited into the back of the goal.
     The Hawks' defense, led by freshman keeper Elizabeth Dini (Sayville, NY), held on the rest of the way to end their three-game losing streak.
     Sandra Vermeulen (Riverdale, NJ) and Christina Natale (Farmington, CT) split time in goal for the Colonials. Vermeulen did not make a save in the first half while Natale turned away four shots over the final 35 minutes.
     WestConn, now 2-3, hosts University of Southern Maine at The WAC on Saturday, September 15 at 12 p.m.

                          Soccer Game Summary (Final)
                     2007 WestConn Field Hockey Statistics
       New Paltz vs Western Connecticut (Sep 12, 2007 at Danbury, Conn.)

 New Paltz (1-3) vs. Western Connecticut (2-3)
 Date: Sep 12, 2007  Attendance: 50
 Weather: Sunny and breezy

 Goals by period       1  2  Tot
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 New Paltz...........  1  0 -  1
 Western Connecticut.  0  0 -  0

 SCORING SUMMARY:
  1.  26:04 NEWPALTZ Sarah Schloss (Megan Flynn)

 Shots: New Paltz 12, Western Connecticut 10
 Saves: New Paltz 6 (Elizabeth Dini 6), Western Connecticut 4
 (Christina Natale 4)

NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE DEFEATS WESTCONN, 6-2
IN FIELD HOCKEY HOME OPENER

DANBURY, CT— Amanda Lester (Columbia, CT) scored three goals as New England College spoiled Western Connecticut State University's field hockey home opener with a 6-2 victory at The Westside Athletic Complex Sunday afternoon.
     Lester now leads the Pilgrims with 10 goals on the season.
     Kate Carnaroli (Bellingham, MA), Jodie Dresser (Keene, NH) and Marissa Ayotte (Feeding Hills, MA) each scored a goal and had an assist for the winners.
     Stephanie Szafran (Southbury, CT) scored her first goal of the season while Meredith Stuart (Washington, CT) registered her second in as many days for the Colonials, now 2-2.
     Mary Roux (Auburn, MA) made two saves for the Pilgrims.
     Christina Natale (Farmington, CT) and Sandra Vermeulen (Riverdale, NJ) split time in goal for the Colonials. Natale made 12 saves while Vermeulen turned away seven shots.
     WestConn hosts SUNY New Paltz at The WAC on Wednesday, September 12 at 4 p.m.

 New England College (2-2) vs. Western Connecticut (2-2)
 Date: Sep 09, 2007  Attendance: 50
 Weather: Sunny and Hot

 Goals by period       1  2  Tot
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 New England College.  3  3 -  6
 Western Connecticut.  0  2 -  2

 SCORING SUMMARY:
  1.  20:27 NEC Kate Carnaroli (1) (Jodie Dresser)
  2.  25:13 NEC Jodie Dresser (1) (unassisted)
  3.  34:18 NEC Amanda Lester (8) (Courtney Pitcher)
  4.  38:44 WCFH2007 Stephanie Szafran (1) (Meredith Stuart)
  5.  43:51 NEC Marisa Ayotte (1) (Kate Carnaroli)
  6.  55:27 NEC Amanda Lester (9) (Marisa Ayotte)
  7.  62:56 WCFH2007 Meredith Stuart (1) (Sara LeFevre)
  8.  69:56 NEC Amanda Lester (10) (unassisted)

 Shots: New England College 33, Western Connecticut 7
 Saves: New England College 2 (Mary Roux 2), Western Connecticut 19
 (Christina Natale 12; Sandra Vermeulen 7)

WESTCONN EDGES FITCHBURG STATE COLLEGE, 2-1
CAPTURES FIRST-EVER LITTLE EAST CONFERENCE WIN

FITCHBURG, MA - (Sept. 8, 2007) - Sophomore captain Meredith Stuart (Washington, CT) scored the game-winning goal in the 54th minute as Western Connecticut State University captured its first-ever Little East Conference win, 2-1 over Fitchburg State College on Saturday morning.

Stuart, a transfer from University of New Hampshire, was set up by a nice pass from freshman Sara LeFevre (Goshen, CT). It was her first goal of the season.

The Ravens, 0-2 overall and 0-1 in the conference, took a 1-0 lead on a goal from Stephanie Marchand in the 32nd minute.

Cortney Romyns (Newton, NJ) knotted the game at 1-1 12 minutes later with her sixth goal of the season.

Sandra Vermeulen (Riverdale, NJ) made 12 saves for the winners while Emily Creen made five stops for Fitchburg State.

The Colonials improve to 2-1 on the season, host New England College on Sunday, September 9 at 1 p.m.

 Field Hockey Game Summary (Final)
 Western Conn State vs Fitchburg State (Sep 08, 2007 at Fitchburg, MA)

 Western Conn State (2-1-0 1-0-0) vs. Fitchburg State (0-2-0 0-1-0)
 Date: Sep 08, 2007  Attendance: 50
 Weather:

 Goals by period       1  2  Tot
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 Western Conn State..  0  2 -  2
 Fitchburg State.....  1  0 -  1

 SCORING SUMMARY:
  1.  32:03 FITC Stephanie Marchand (1) (Heather DiTerlizzi)
  2.  44:15 WCSU Cortney Roymns (1) (unassisted)
  3.  54:39 WCSU Meredith Stuart (Sara LaFevre)

 Shots: Western Conn State 9, Fitchburg State 17
 Saves: Western Conn State 12 (Sandra Vermeulen 12), Fitchburg State 5
 (Emily Creen 5)

Borzillo Registers Four Points as Field Hockey Shuts Out Western Connecticut, 3-0

HOBOKEN, N.J. (September 5, 2007) – Sophomore forward Kara Borzillo (Mount Laurel, N.J.) recorded a goal and two assists (four points) Wednesday night at the De Baun Athletic Complex as the Stevens Institute of Technology field hockey team won its third game in a row, blanking Western Connecticut State University, 3-0.

The Ducks (3-0), who out-shot the Colonials (1-1) by a 45-4 count in the contest, reached the scoreboard first in the 26th-minute when junior midfielder Hillary Paul (Concord, N.H.), who accumulated a game-high 18 shots in the match, placed a 15-yard shot from the far-right wing into the left corner of the cage off of a feed from Borzillo.

In the closing half, Stevens took a 2-0 advantage when junior midfielder Allison Shields (Mahopac, N.Y.) connected on a shot from the top of the circle off of a corner-pass from Borzillo with 13:57 remaining. One minute later, Borzillo found the back of the cage when she pushed a shot into the left corner of the net off of a cross-pass from sophomore forward Courtney Geddis (Jackson, N.J.).

Ducks’ junior keeper Stephanie Smith (Hockessin, Del.) made two saves in her first start of the season, while Colonials rookie goaltender Sandra Vermeulen (Riverdale, N.J.) turned aside a game-high 24 shots.

SCORING SUMMARY:
GOAL Time Team      Goal Scorer              Assists                                 
1.   25:08 SIT-FH   Hillary Paul             Kara Borzillo 
2.   56:03 SIT-FH   Allison Shields          Kara Borzillo
3.   57:24 SIT-FH   Kara Borzillo            Courtney Geddis

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS:
YC-SIT-FH #30 (58:07)

Officials: Referee: Lesley Loeb; Asst. Referee: Nora Boyer; Timekeeper: Jason Kaye;
Scorer: Ian Schraier;  Offsides: Western Connecticut 0, Stevens 0.

WESTCONN OPENS SEASON WITH 5-1 WIN OVER WHEELOCK COLLEGE

BOSTON, MA, Sept. 1, 2007 – Western Connecticut State university senior Cortney Romyns (Newton, NJ) netted all five of the Colonials goals in the win over the Wheelock Wildcats on Saturday afternoon.
Junior Jill Chaffee (Bridgewater, MA) scored the lone goal for the home team. Both teams were competing in their season openers.
     Wildcat goalkeeper, Lauren Tavares (Burlington, MA) was busy in net with five saves in the first half and seven in the second. Michaela Ross (Mansfield, MA) played well on defense, making a huge defensive stop Wheelock.
     During the first half, possession was split down the center, with play going back and forth. As the first half was coming to a close, Roymns found the back of the net, scoring her first of five with 1:18 left on the clock. Roymns scored three more goals before the Wildcats netted one of their own. With 11:02 remaining on the clock, Chaffee scored the first Wildcat goal of the game and season.
     Christina Natale (Farminton, CT) and Sandra Vermeulen (Riverdale, NJ) split time for the Coloinals in net. Natale faced two shots, while Vermeulen faced one shot.

 Western Connecticut (1-0-0) vs. WHEELOCK (0-1-0)
 Date: Sep.1, 2007   Attendance: 64
 Weather: Sunny, 75

 Goals by period       1  2  Tot
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 Western Connecticut.  1  4 -  5
 WHEELOCK............  0  1 -  1

 SCORING SUMMARY:
  1.   1:18 WCFH2007 Cortney Romyns (Stephanie Szafran)
  2.  34:18 WCFH2007 Cortney Romyns (unassisted)
  3.  25:20 WCFH2007 Cortney Romyns (Meredith Stuart)
  4.  11:02 WHEELOCK Jill Chaffee (unassisted)
  5.   8:21 WCFH2007 Cortney Romyns (unassisted)
  6.  34:56 WCFH2007 Cortney Romyns (unassisted)

 Shots: Western Connecticut 16, WHEELOCK 3
 Saves: Western Connecticut 2 (Christina Natale 2), WHEELOCK 12 (Lauren
 Tavares 12)

Corsairs and Owls Stake a Claim to Field Hockey Poll

PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Keene State College and the University of Mass. Dartmouth share the top spot in the annual Little East Conference field hockey coaches’ preseason poll after a vote by the conference’s 12 head coaches, released by the conference office this morning. The Owls received six first-place votes and four second-place nods, while the Corsairs recorded five first-place and second place tallies for 114 total points. Each head coach cast a vote, but could not select their team.

Keene State College Head Coach Amy Watson has led her charges to a share of four straight regular season championships and three conference tournament titles. A year ago, the Owls posted an overall record of 18-5, including an unblemished 11-0 mark within the Little East, earning their fifth postseason appearance in the past six campaigns. Watson will welcome back six starters and 16 letterwinners from 2006 squad, including Little East All-Conference, first-team back junior Alyssa Rowell (Queensbury, N.Y.), while adding former Michigan University standout Erin Dallas (Marlow, N.H.) to the attacking third.

Under the stewardship of the 2006 Little East Conference Coach of the Year Nicole Castonguay, UMass Dartmouth is riding the momentum of the program’s most successful season, establishing a record 17 victories and an appearance in the championship round of the conference tournament. The Corsairs return a pair of Little East All-Conference selections, including first-team forward senior Caitlin DiCecca (Chelmsford, Mass.).

Worcester State College edged out the University of Southern Maine and Westfield State College for the No. 3 ranking. The Lancers registered a second-place vote and four third-place tallies for 89 total points, while the Huskies recorded a second-place nod, two third-place tallies, and four fourth-place ballots for 84 total points—outpointing the Owls by two.

Plymouth State University (76), Fitchburg State College (54), and Bridgewater State College (52) are predicted to qualify for the eight-team conference tournament.

The Little East Conference swings into its 10th season on Sept. 1, when three conference members take to the field. The Little East Conference Tournament will begin on October 30 with the quarterfinal round. The conference tournament champion will be crowned on Nov. 3 and earn the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

2007 Little East Conference Field Hockey Coaches’ Preseason Poll
Institution 		Total Points 	(1st Place)
Keene State College 	114 	6
UMass Dartmouth 	114 	5
Worcester State College 	89 
Southern Maine 	84 
Westfield State College 	82 
Plymouth State University 	76 	1
Fitchburg State College 	54 
Bridgewater State College 	52 
Salem State College 	44 
Framingham State College	39 
Eastern Connecticut 	23 
Western Connecticut 	23

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WESTCONN FIELD HOCKEY TEAM RUNS IN DANBURY 5K TO BENEFIT RED CROSS

On Sunday, April 1st, the WestConn Field Hockey Team and coaches ran in the Danbury 5K and raised money for the Western CT Chapter of the American Red Cross and its program. Each player attempted to raise money via donations, a portion of which went to the charity.

We are asking for your support of our players and program as we prepare for this event. By running in the race, we hoped to provide support by giving our time and raise money for those in our community who may be struggling. If you would like more information on the race, you can go to www.jbsports.com.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and we hope to continue this event and others like it in the future.

Sincerely,
The WestConn Field Hockey Team
and Head Coach Dani McDonnell