2013 Field Hockey Archived Headlines

Season
Six From Field Hockey Team Named To NFCHA  All-Academic Squad
Six From Field Hockey Team Named To NFCHA All-Academic Squad

Worcester, MA --- Worcester State freshman Alli Baker and senior Amanda Turnbull underscore five field hockey student-athletes who have been selected to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) All-Academic Squad.

Bitters, Turnbull Underscore Seven Field Hockey MASCAC All-Academic Selections
Bitters, Turnbull Underscore Seven Field Hockey MASCAC All-Academic Selections

Westfield, MA --- Worcester State field hockey seniors Katherine Bitters and Amanda Turnbull highlight seven names on the MASCAC Fall All-Academic Team as announced by conference publicist Emily Deikelmann.

Field Hockey Lands Three On The Little East All-Academic Team
Field Hockey Lands Three On The Little East All-Academic Team

N. Dartmouth, MA --- Senior Amanda Turnbull joins sophomore classmates Krissy Kenney and Megan Ripke as part of the Little East All-Academic Team as announced by league publicist Jack Holleran.

Field Hockey Falls to Plymouth State In ECAC Semifinals
Field Hockey Falls to Plymouth State In ECAC Semifinals

Plymouth, NH --- Worcester State fell to Plymouth State, 7-1, in the semifinals of the ECAC Division III New England Field Hockey Tournament this afternoon at Arold Field. Freshman Meghan Pini connected on the Lancers lone goal tallying her fifth of the year in the 48th minute.

Field Hockey Tops Smith 2-1 In Overtime ECAC Quarterfinals
Field Hockey Tops Smith 2-1 In Overtime ECAC Quarterfinals

Northampton, MA --- Sophomore Julie O’Rourke potted the game winning marker, 2:35 into overtime to help lead fifth seeded Worcester State to a 2-1 win over #4 Smith in the quarterfinal round of the ECAC Division III New England Field Hockey Tournament.

McPherson Selected To Little East Conference Third-Team
McPherson Selected To Little East Conference Third-Team

North Dartmouth, MA --- Junior Kelli McPherson has been selected to the Little East Conference Third-Team in a vote by the leagues 12 head coaches this past week as announced by conference publicist Jack Holleran.

Field Hockey Selected For ECAC Division III  New England Tournament Field
Field Hockey Selected For ECAC Division III New England Tournament Field

Cape Cod, MA --- The Worcester State field hockey team has been tabbed as the fifth seed and will travel to #4 Smith College on Wednesday to play in the opening round of the ECAC Division III New England Field Hockey Tournament at 2 PM.

Field Hockey Bounced From Little East Tournament By Keene State
Field Hockey Bounced From Little East Tournament By Keene State

Keene, NH --- Top-seeded Keene State blanked #8 Worcester State 4-0 in the quarterfinal round of the Little East Conference Tournament on Tuesday evening. Senior Allison Romano made 12 saves in the setback for the Blue and Gold.

Romano Recognized As Corvais ECAC New England Defensive Player of the Week
Romano Recognized As Corvais ECAC New England Defensive Player of the Week

Westfield, MA --- Senior net minder Allison Romano has honored as this week's ECAC Division III New England Defensive Player of the Week for her efforts in a 2-0 triumph over Eastern Connecticut on Saturday, November 2.

O'Rourke, Ripke Help Pace Field Hockey To Win Over Eastern Connecticut
O'Rourke, Ripke Help Pace Field Hockey To Win Over Eastern Connecticut

Worcester, MA --- Sophomore Julie O’Rourke registered a goal and an assist to help propel Worcester State past Eastern Connecticut State, 2-0, this afternoon in Little East field hockey action at Coughlin Field. Sophomore Megan Ripke also logged a key defensive save to preserve the shutout with 15 minutes left in regulation.

Field Hockey Posts 7-2 Triumph Over Fitchburg State
Field Hockey Posts 7-2 Triumph Over Fitchburg State

Worcester, MA --- Freshman Katelyn Carmody collected seven points with a trio of goals and an assist to help Worcester State defeat Fitchburg State, 7-2, in Little East Conference field hockey action this morning at Coughlin Field.

Carmody Tabbed LEC  Field Hockey Rookie of the Week
Carmody Tabbed LEC Field Hockey Rookie of the Week

N. Dartmouth MA --- Freshman Katelyn Carmody has been named Little East Conference Field Hockey Rookie of the Week for her efforts in leading Worcester State to a 2-1 record in the last week.

O'Rourke Breaks Single-Season Assist Mark In 3-2 Win Over Anna Maria
O'Rourke Breaks Single-Season Assist Mark In 3-2 Win Over Anna Maria

Paxton, MA --- Sophomore Julie O'Rourke registered the game-winning goal and helped on an insurance goal to help lead Worcester State to a 3-2 victory over Anna Maria on Thursday evening.

Southern Maine Defeats Field Hockey, 6-2
Southern Maine Defeats Field Hockey, 6-2

Gorham, ME --- Southern Maine used a strong opening stanza to best Worcester State, 6-2, in Little East field hockey action this evening. Junior Kelli McPherson and sophomore Julie O'Rourke both tallied for the Lancers in the setback.

Westfield State Edges Field Hockey, 4-3
Westfield State Edges Field Hockey, 4-3

Westfield, MA --- Westfield State used a penalty corner as time expired to defeat Worcester State, 4-3, in Little East Conference field hockey action on Friday evening. Trailing late in the game by two, junior Katelyn Abber netted two goals to help even up the score for the Lancers.

McPherson Paces Field Hockey To 3-0 Triumph Over Clark
McPherson Paces Field Hockey To 3-0 Triumph Over Clark

Worcester, MA --- Junior Kelli McPherson finished with a goal and a pair of assists, leading visiting Worcester State to a 3-0 win over crosstown rival Clark University in non-league field hockey action on Tuesday evening.