2012 Field Hockey Archived Headlines

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Field Hockey Team Helps Teach Elementary School Students Fundamentals
Field Hockey Team Helps Teach Elementary School Students Fundamentals

Worcester, MA --- Over the course of the month of February, the Worcester State University field hockey squad has teamed up with the Abby Kelley Foster Charter Elementary School to teach the basic elements of the game to their fourth graders during gym class.

Field Hockey Garnered With SGI/NFHCA Academic Recognition
Field Hockey Garnered With SGI/NFHCA Academic Recognition

Chandler, AZ --- For the fifth-consecutive season, the Worcester State field hockey team has been lauded by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) for their work in the classroom.

Seven From Field Hockey Named To Little East All-Academic Team
Seven From Field Hockey Named To Little East All-Academic Team

N. Dartmouth, MA --- Seven Worcester State field hockey student-athletes have been selected for Little East All-Academic Team honors as announced by league publicist Jack Holleran.

Worcester.Edu: "Field Hockey Lends Helping Hand To Friendly House"
Worcester.Edu: "Field Hockey Lends Helping Hand To Friendly House"

Worcester, MA --- Twenty members of the Worcester State University field hockey team, along with Coach Chris Pothier and Assistant Coach Kelly Downs, participated in a fall cleanup at Friendly House, a shelter on Elm Street in downtown Worcester, on Friday, November 2.

McPherson Named To All-Little East Third-Team
McPherson Named To All-Little East Third-Team

North Dartmouth, MA --- Sophomore midfielder Kelli McPherson has been selected to the All-Little East Conference third-team in a vote by the leagues 12 head coaches this past week as announced by conference publicist Jack Hollaran.

Fitchburg State Fends Off Field Hockey In Overtime, 4-3
Fitchburg State Fends Off Field Hockey In Overtime, 4-3

Fitchburg, MA --- WSU sophomore Kelli McPherson notched a pair of goals for the Lancers, but they were unable to come out on top as Fitchburg State earned the 4-3 overtime victory this morning in Little East field hockey action at Elliot Field.

Field Hockey Falls to Nichols, 4-0, On Senior Night
Field Hockey Falls to Nichols, 4-0, On Senior Night

Worcester, MA --- Seniors Ally Valencia, Rebcca Mullen, Nicole Harvey, and Torey Kuchachik were all recognized in a pregame ceremony marking there final home game as a member of the Lancer field hockey team this evening at Coughlin Field

Rookies Help Lead Field Hockey Past Eastern Connecticut In Overtime
Rookies Help Lead Field Hockey Past Eastern Connecticut In Overtime

Mansfield, CT --- Freshman Megan Ripke tied the match with 7:32 left in regulation and classmate Julie O’Rourke scored into an open goal six minutes into sudden death overtime to lift the Worcester State field hockey team to a 3-2 triumph over Eastern Connecticut State Saturday afternoon at the Mansfield Outdoor Complex.

Field Hockey Blanked By Southern Maine, 4-0
Field Hockey Blanked By Southern Maine, 4-0

Worcester, MA --- Southern Maine stymied Worcester State 4-0 in Little East field hockey action this evening at Coughlin Field. Senior Rebecca Mullen collected six saves in the setback for WSU.

Westfield State Edges Field Hockey in Overtime, 2-1
Westfield State Edges Field Hockey in Overtime, 2-1

Worcester, MA --- Sophomore Kelli McPherson recorded a game high nine shots (5 shots on goal) while tallying the lone goal for the lancers in this afternoons 2-1 setback at Coughlin Field.

Second Half Surge Propels New England College Past Field Hockey 4-1
Second Half Surge Propels New England College Past Field Hockey 4-1

Worcester, MA --- Senior Ally Valencia assisted on sophomore Molly Kilday's goal marking the only score for the Lancers in tonight's 4-1 defeat against New England College at Coughlin Field.

Field Hockey Defeated By Cross Town Rival Clark, 3-1
Field Hockey Defeated By Cross Town Rival Clark, 3-1

Worcester, MA --- Worcester State dropped a 3-1 decision to Clark in non-conference field hockey action this evening. Sophomore Katelyn Abber notched the lone marker for WSU in the setback.

Keene State Upends Field Hockey 5-0
Keene State Upends Field Hockey 5-0

Keene, NH --- Strong first-half leads Keene State past Worcester State in Little East Conference Field Hockey action this afternoon at Owl Athletic Complex.

Field Hockey Drops 3-0 Setback To Western Connecticut
Field Hockey Drops 3-0 Setback To Western Connecticut

Worcester, MA --- Worcester State was defeated by Western Connecticut, 3-0, in Little East Conference field hockey action this evening. Junior Katherine Bitters and senior Torey Kuchachick both tallied two defensive saves apiece in the loss.

Field Hockey Drops 6-1 Setback To Bridgewater State
Field Hockey Drops 6-1 Setback To Bridgewater State

Worcester, MA --- Worcester State was defeated by Bridgewater State, 6-1, in Little East field hockey action this afternoon. Freshman Julie O'Rourke netted the lone marker in the setback for WSU.

Field Hockey Blanked By UMass Dartmouth, 5-0
Field Hockey Blanked By UMass Dartmouth, 5-0

N. Dartmouth, MA --- Worcester State was shutout by UMass Dartmouth, 5-0, in Little East Field Hockey action this evening. Senior Rebecca Mullen stopped 17 saves and three other players notched defensive saves in the setback for the Lancers.