News
Field Hockey
Begley joins Wheaton's management team as senior woman administrator
July 10, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College Executive Director of Athletics Chad Yowell has announced that head field hockey coach Rebecca Begley is the newest member of the management team, as she will begin her new duties as senior woman administrator on August 1.
Women's Basketball
A different kind of brick
June 27, 2008
Wheaton College's Ida Kruse does not shoot many 'bricks' on the basketball court, but during the summer months, the rising junior stays busy working with them as a mason's assistant in her hometown of Vershire, Vermont.
Baseball
Wheaton baseball represented among collegiate summer league teams
June 18, 2008
NORTON, MA- Ten Wheaton College baseball players and one coach will represent the Lyons on various summer league teams throughout the country this summer.
Women's Cross Country
Brousseau earns first academic all-district honor of career
June 5, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College three-sport standout Megan Brousseau (Attleboro, MA/Attleboro) has earned the initial ESPN The Magazine Academic College Division All-District I accolade of her career, as the recent graduate was named to the second team.
Women's Indoor Track and Field
Brousseau earns first academic all-district honor of career
June 5, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College three-sport standout Megan Brousseau (Attleboro, MA/Attleboro) has earned the initial ESPN The Magazine Academic College Division All-District I accolade of her career, as the recent graduate was named to the second team.
Women's Outdoor Track and Field
Brousseau earns first academic all-district honor of career
June 5, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College three-sport standout Megan Brousseau (Attleboro, MA/Attleboro) has earned the initial ESPN The Magazine Academic College Division All-District I accolade of her career, as the recent graduate was named to the second team.
Softball
Wheaton graduate Powers selected to guide Lyon softball program
June 4, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College Executive Director of Athletics Chad Yowell has announced the hiring of Rachael Powers '03 as head softball coach, effective August 11.
Men's Lacrosse
Ahern and Rasamny selected for NEILA East-West Senior All-Star game
May 29, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College men's lacrosse standouts Tom Ahern (Holliston, MA/Holliston) and Richie Rasamny (Redding, CT/Joel Barlow) have both been selected to participate in the New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (NEILA) East-West Senior All-Star game.
Baseball
McDonough signs with Brockton Rox, becomes Wheaton's sixth professional
May 27, 2008
NORTON, MA- Recent Wheaton College graduate Chris McDonough (Weymouth, MA/Weymouth) agreed to terms with the Brockton Rox of the Canadian-American Association of Professional Baseball, as the lefthanded pitcher is the fifth Lyon since 2006 and sixth Wheaton player overall to sign a professional contract.
Baseball
Gingras named Wheaton's first ABCA All-America pitcher since 2002
May 27, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College baseball standout Adam Gingras (Woonsocket, RI/Woonsocket) became the program's first pitcher since 2002 and the third in school history to garner American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) All-America laurels, as the junior was named to the second team.
Women's Swimming and Diving
Pratt becomes first women's swimming and diving academic all-district honoree in program history
May 27, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College women's swimming and diving standout Abby Pratt (Melrose, MA/Melrose) became the first athlete in program history to earn ESPN The Magazine Academic College Division All-District I honors, as the recent graduate was named to the second team.
Women's Outdoor Track and Field
Thompson draws pair of All-America laurels, helps 4x400M relay to third as women's NCAA Track and Field Championship comes to a close
May 24, 2008
OSHKOSH, WI- Wheaton College track and field sophomore Renee Thompson (Hartford, CT/Weaver) doubled her career All-America total on Saturday, helping the 4x400-meter relay quartet to third place and finishing among the top eight in the 400-meter dash during the final day of competition at the NCAA Division III Track and Field Championship in the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh's Titan Stadium.
Women's Outdoor Track and Field
Thompson makes 400M finals during day two of NCAA Championship
May 23, 2008
OSHKOSH, WI- Wheaton College track and field sophomore Renee Thompson (Hartford, CT/Weaver) continued a quest for her first All-America honor in an individual event by qualifying for Saturday's 400-meter dash finals during Friday's trials at the NCAA Division III Track and Field Championship in the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh's Titan Stadium.
Women's Outdoor Track and Field
Wheaton women's 4x400-meter relay quartet qualifies for finals during day one of NCAA Championship
May 22, 2008
OSHKOSH, WI- The Wheaton College women's outdoor track and field team's 4x400-meter relay foursome qualified for the finals by virtue of its trials performance on Thursday at day one of the three-day NCAA Division III Track and Field Championship in the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh's Titan Stadium.
Women's Outdoor Track and Field
Mangiacotti tabbed USTFCCCA national and regional women's assistant coach of the year
May 21, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College fourth-year assistant coach Marc Mangiacotti was selected as the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division III National Women's Assistant Coach of the Year on Wednesday after being named regional coach of the year on Tuesday.
Softball
Kelleher becomes ninth Wheaton softball player to be named All-American
May 19, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College softball junior Stacey Kelleher (Brockton, MA/Brockton) has been named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-America second team, drawing her initial national honor.
Women's Outdoor Track and Field
Six Wheaton women's track and field athletes prepare for NCAA meet
May 19, 2008
NORTON, MA- Six Wheaton College women's outdoor track and field athletes have qualified for this weekend's NCAA Division III Championship at the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh's Keller Field at Titan Stadium.
Baseball
2008 NCAA DIVISION III NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL TOURNAMENT - Southern Maine eliminates Lyons with 9-3 decision in semifinal
May 17, 2008
HARWICH, MA- The second-seeded Wheaton College baseball team saw its season come to a close Saturday night in the semifinal round of the NCAA Division III New England Regional Tournament, falling to fourth seed University of Southern Maine, 9-3 at Whitehouse Field.
Baseball
2008 NCAA DIVISION III NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL TOURNAMENT - Wheaton suffers first loss with 6-2 setback to 40-0 Trinity
May 16, 2008
HARWICH, MA- The second-seeded Wheaton College baseball team ran into undefeated Trinity College in the third round of the NCAA Division III New England Regional Tournament Friday afternoon, as the Lyons suffered a 6-2 setback to the top-seeded Bantams at Whitehouse Field.
Women's Outdoor Track and Field
Three Wheaton track and field athletes meet NCAA standards, school record falls at ECAC Championship
May 16, 2008
SPRINGFIELD, MA- Three Wheaton College men's and women's outdoor track and field athletes met provisional qualification for next weekend's NCAA Championship, while one broke a school record, and the Lyons finished competition on Friday at the two-day Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championship at Springfield College's Blake Track.
Men's Outdoor Track and Field
Three Wheaton track and field athletes meet NCAA standards, school record falls at ECAC Championship
May 16, 2008
SPRINGFIELD, MA- Three Wheaton College men's and women's outdoor track and field athletes met provisional qualification for next weekend's NCAA Championship, while one broke a school record, and the Lyons finished competition on Friday at the two-day Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championship at Springfield College's Blake Track.
Baseball
Three Lyons each earn first career NEIBA All-New England accolade
May 16, 2008
NORTON, MA- At least three Wheaton College baseball players earned New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association (NEIBA) all-region honors for the fourth straight season, as juniors Robert Foote (Walpole, MA/Walpole) and Adam Gingras (Woonsocket, RI/Woonsocket) and sophomore Jeff Lieneck (Foxboro, MA/Xaverian Brothers) each drew the initial all-region accolade of their careers.
Baseball
2008 NCAA DIVISION III NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL TOURNAMENT - Four-run seventh snaps tie and pushes Lyons past Keene State, 12-2
May 15, 2008
HARWICH, MA- Freshman Eric Laliberte's (Nashua, NH/Bishop Guertin) bases-clearing double to left center capped a four-run seventh that broke a 2-2 tie and helped push the second-seeded Wheaton College baseball team into the winner's bracket final of the double-elimination NCAA Division III New England Regional Tournament with a 12-2 triumph over number-three Keene State College Thursday night at Whitehouse Field.
Baseball
2008 NCAA DIVISION III NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL TOURNAMENT - Guillerault's late-game heroics lift Wheaton over Worcester State, 4-3 in 12 innings
May 14, 2008
HARWICH, MA- Wheaton College baseball senior Scott Guillerault's (South Portland, ME/South Portland) two-run blast over the left field fence with two outs in the bottom of the ninth pushed the second-seeded Lyons into extra innings with seventh seed Worcester State College before scoring the winning run in the 12th for a thrilling 4-3 victory during Wednesday night's NCAA Division III New England Regional Tournament opening round at Whitehouse Field.
Men's Outdoor Track and Field
Wheaton's Ibric to receive national television exposure on ESPN Classic
May 14, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College indoor and outdoor track standout Merzudin Ibric (Revere, MA/Phillips Academy) will be featured on ESPN Classic as part of NCAA On Campus, a monthly, 30-minute program about college sports highlighting NCAA student-athletes and competitions.
Men's Lacrosse
Rasamny earns NEILA All-New England accolade for first time
May 14, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College senior men's lacrosse standout Richie Rasamny (Redding, CT/Joel Barlow) was named to the New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (NEILA) All-New England second team, drawing his first career regional honor.
Baseball
D3Cast to provide live coverage of Wheaton's NCAA Tournament games
May 13, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College baseball team will have each of its NCAA New England Regional Tournament games webcast through D3Cast, beginning with the second-seeded Lyons' first-round contest tomorrow at 8:00 p.m.
Baseball
Wheaton headed to NCAAs for fourth straight year, tabbed as second seed
May 12, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College baseball team is headed to its fourth consecutive NCAA Division III Tournament and eighth in nine seasons, as the Lyons were selected as the second seed in this week's eight-team regional at Whitehouse Field in Harwich, Massachusetts.
Women's Outdoor Track and Field
Track and field squads compete against region's best at All New Englands
May 10, 2008
DURHAM, NH- The Wheaton College men's and women's outdoor track and field teams continued to prepare for the NCAA Championship, as Lyon athletes competed in 11 events over the weekend at the All New England Championship, which came to an end on Saturday at the University of New Hampshire's Atkins Track.
Men's Outdoor Track and Field
Track and field squads compete against region's best at All New Englands
May 10, 2008
DURHAM, NH- The Wheaton College men's and women's outdoor track and field teams continued to prepare for the NCAA Championship, as Lyon athletes competed in 11 events over the weekend at the All New England Championship, which came to an end on Saturday at the University of New Hampshire's Atkins Track.
Men's Lacrosse
Men's lacrosse raises $1,800 for family of child with cerebral palsy
May 9, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College men's lacrosse team raised more than $1,800 for the family of Wesley College head coach Christian Zwickert, whose 19-month-old son Collin suffers from cerebral palsy.
Baseball
Rhode Islanders Gingras and Simmons to appear on FOX Providence
May 9, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College baseball standouts Adam Gingras (Woonsocket, RI/Woonsocket) and Josh Simmons (Cranston, RI/Cranston West) will appear on FOX Providence tonight, as the tandem will be featured on Channel 11's Sports Wrap segment of Eyewitness News First at 10:45 p.m.
Baseball
Foote draws second ESPN The Magazine academic all-district honor
May 8, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College baseball junior Robert Foote (Walpole, MA/Walpole) was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic College Division All-District I second team for the second straight season, as voted on by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Softball
Kelleher and Moynagh each earn NFCA All-New England accolades
May 6, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College softball senior Jodi Moynagh (Worcester, MA/Holy Name Central Catholic) and junior Stacey Kelleher (Brockton, MA/Brockton) each earned National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-New England honors, with Kelleher landing on the first team for the second consecutive season and Moynagh drawing the first regional accolade of her career.
Men's Lacrosse
Four Lyons earn Pilgrim League Academic All-Conference laurels
May 6, 2008
NORTON, MA- Four Wheaton College men's lacrosse players qualified for Pilgrim League Academic All-Conference laurels, as senior Chris Hart (Center Harbor, NH/New Hampton School) drew his third accolade while joining three first-time honorees.
Women's Lacrosse
Women's lacrosse boasts trio of Lyons on NEWMAC All-Conference teams
May 6, 2008
WORCESTER, MA- The Wheaton College women's lacrosse team had three of its players selected to the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) All-Conference teams during Tuesday's postseason coaches meeting at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).
Men's Lacrosse
Landers named Pilgrim Rookie of the Year, among five all-league picks
May 5, 2008
WORCESTER, MA- Freshman Chris Landers (Manchester, MA/Proctor) was named Pilgrim League Rookie of the Year and was one of five Wheaton College men's lacrosse players to land on an all-conference team during the league's postseason meeting at Clark University on Monday.
Men's Outdoor Track and Field
Seven top-five placements highlight Wheaton's weekend at Division III New England meet
May 3, 2008
NEW LONDON, CT- The Wheaton College men's and women's outdoor track and field teams combined for seven top-five placements at the conclusion of the Division III New England Championship on Saturday at the United States Coast Guard Academy.
Women's Outdoor Track and Field
Seven top-five placements highlight Wheaton's weekend at Division III New England meet
May 3, 2008
NEW LONDON, CT- The Wheaton College men's and women's outdoor track and field teams combined for seven top-five placements at the conclusion of the Division III New England Championship on Saturday at the United States Coast Guard Academy.
Men's Lacrosse
2008 PILGRIM LEAGUE MEN'S LACROSSE TOURNAMENT - Wheaton battles Springfield in title game, five-game win streak snapped
May 3, 2008
SPRINGFIELD, MA- Competing in its first Pilgrim League Tournament championship game in 12 seasons Saturday afternoon, the second-seeded Wheaton College men's lacrosse battled conference power and top seed Springfield College to a 9-5 setback on Stagg Field, as the Lyons saw their season and five-game win streak come to a halt.
Baseball
Wheaton completes regular season with 11-2 victory on Senior Day
May 3, 2008
NORTON, MA- The nationally-ranked Wheaton College baseball team scored 10 times between the third and fifth innings to break open a tie game during an 11-2 victory against Johnson & Wales University on Saturday during Senior Day in Sidell Stadium.
Baseball
Lyons fall at Eastern Connecticut in battle of regional heavyweights, 2-1
May 1, 2008
MANSFIELD, CT- Sophomore Jeff Lieneck (Foxboro, MA/Xaverian Brothers) homered with one out in the ninth, and the Wheaton College baseball team put the tying run on base but could not push him across during a 2-1 loss to Eastern Connecticut State University in a clash between nationally-ranked New England institutions on Thursday night at the ECSU Baseball Stadium.
Women's Outdoor Track and Field
Buonaccorsi, Jamiel and O'Sadnick named to NEWMAC Academic All-Conference team
May 1, 2008
NORTON, MA- Eight Wheaton College student-athletes were named to New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Academic All-Conference teams for the spring of 2008.
Men's Outdoor Track and Field
MacCarthy and Souza named to NEWMAC Academic All-Conference team
May 1, 2008
NORTON, MA- Eight Wheaton College student-athletes were named to New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Academic All-Conference teams for the spring of 2008.
Men's Tennis
Beekman named to NEWMAC Academic All-Conference team
May 1, 2008
NORTON, MA- Eight Wheaton College student-athletes were named to New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Academic All-Conference teams for the spring of 2008.
Women's Lacrosse
Grant named to NEWMAC Academic All-Conference team
May 1, 2008
NORTON, MA- Eight Wheaton College student-athletes were named to New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Academic All-Conference teams for the spring of 2008.
Baseball
Foote named to NEWMAC Academic All-Conference team
May 1, 2008
NORTON, MA- Eight Wheaton College student-athletes were named to New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Academic All-Conference teams for the spring of 2008.
Women's Lacrosse
2008 NEWMAC WOMEN'S LACROSSE TOURNAMENT - MIT collects first NEWMAC tourney win with 13-12 thriller over Wheaton
April 30, 2008
NORTON, MA- Junior Samantha O'Keefe (Carlisle, MA/Concord-Carlisle Regional) tallied the game's last two goals during a 10.7-second span in the final 43 seconds of action, leading the fifth-seeded Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) women's lacrosse team to its first New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament win, edging fourth seed and host Wheaton College, 13-12 in the first round on Wednesday at Keefe Field.
Men's Lacrosse
2008 PILGRIM LEAGUE MEN'S LACROSSE TOURNAMENT - Second-seeded Lyons win first tourney game, advance to initial final since 1996
April 30, 2008
NORTON, MA- Sophomore goalkeeper Schuyler Horn (New Hartford, CT/Kingswood-Oxford School) made a number of big saves among his dozen in leading the second-seeded Wheaton College men's lacrosse team to an 11-9 victory over number-three Babson College in a Pilgrim League Tournament semifinal contest on Wednesday in Mirrione Stadium.
Softball
Three Wheaton softball players garner NEWMAC All-Conference laurels
April 29, 2008
WORCESTER, MA- Three Wheaton College softball players were selected to a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) all-league team for the second straight year during Tuesday's postseason meeting at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).
Baseball
Gingras named NEWMAC's top pitcher, among five all-league honorees
April 29, 2008
WORCESTER, MA- Wheaton College junior Adam Gingras (Woonsocket, RI/Woonsocket) was named New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Pitcher of the Year, the Lyon baseball team placed five players on all-conference squads and head coach Eric Podbelski earned top skipper honors during the league's postseason meeting at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) on Tuesday.
Men's Tennis
Hudgins earns second career NEWMAC All-Conference accolade
April 29, 2008
WORCESTER, MA- Wheaton College men's tennis standout Kyle Hudgins (Uxbridge, MA/Uxbridge) earned his second career New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) all-league accolade during Tuesday's postseason meeting at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).
Men's Outdoor Track and Field
Wheaton's women sweep individual NEWMAC track honors, Williamson named men's rookie of the year
April 29, 2008
WORCESTER, MA- The Wheaton College women's track and field team swept the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference's (NEWMAC) three major individual awards, and the men's squad saw freshman Mark Williamson (Vienna, VA/James Madison) earn the team's second rookie-of-the-year honor in three seasons during the conference's postseason meeting at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) on Tuesday.
Women's Outdoor Track and Field
Wheaton's women sweep individual NEWMAC track honors, Williamson named men's rookie of the year
April 29, 2008
WORCESTER, MA- The Wheaton College women's track and field team swept the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference's (NEWMAC) three major individual awards, and the men's squad saw freshman Mark Williamson (Vienna, VA/James Madison) earn the team's second rookie-of-the-year honor in three seasons during the conference's postseason meeting at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) on Tuesday.
Men's Lacrosse
Landers draws Wheaton's first weekly accolade since 2006 season
April 28, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College men's lacrosse standout Chris Landers (Manchester, MA/Proctor Academy) was named Pilgrim League Player of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, April 27.
Baseball
Guillerault and Kostaras sweep NEWMAC weekly awards following Wheaton's fourth consecutive NEWMAC title
April 28, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College baseball standouts Scott Guillerault (South Portland, ME/South Portland) and Nick Kostaras (North Attleboro, MA/North Attleboro) swept Monday's New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) weekly awards following the team's fourth straight league title yesterday, as Guillerault was honored as player of the week and Kostaras pitcher of the week for the week ending on Sunday, April 27.
Softball
2008 NEWMAC SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT - Second-seeded Wheaton falls in semifinal to number-three Springfield, 2-1
April 27, 2008
WELLESLEY, MA- The second-seeded Wheaton College softball team rallied to knot its New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament semifinal contest at one in the fifth inning before yielding the eventual winning run in the bottom half to number-three Springfield College, and the Lyons fell by that 2-1 margin while being eliminated on Sunday at Wellesley College.
Baseball
2008 NEWMAC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT - Kostaras gem lifts Wheaton to fourth straight title, Lyons win ninth in 10 years
April 27, 2008
NORTON, MA- Sophomore Nick Kostaras (North Attleboro, MA/North Attleboro) yielded one unearned run on three hits in 7.2 innings, and the second-seeded Wheaton College baseball team downed number-four Springfield College, 4-1 to capture its fourth straight New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament title and ninth in the league's 10-year history on Sunday at Sidell Stadium.
Softball
2008 NEWMAC SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT - Second-seeded Wheaton stays with number-one Wellesley before falling, 4-0
April 26, 2008
WELLESLEY, MA- After the teams combined for one run on four hits through the first six innings on Saturday, the top-seeded Wellesley College softball team pulled away from number-two Wheaton College for a 4-0 victory in the semifinal round of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament.
Baseball
2008 NEWMAC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT - Six late-inning runs lift Wheaton past MIT, 7-1 and into championship
April 26, 2008
BABSON PARK, MA- The Wheaton College baseball team moved to 3-0 in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament play Saturday afternoon at host Babson College, as the second-seeded Lyons scored six late-inning runs en route to a 7-1 victory over third seed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the double-elimination tourney at Govoni Field.
Women's Outdoor Track and Field
Lyon women wrap up 10th league crown in 11 years at NEWMAC meet, Wheaton athletes corral all-conference finishes in 19 events
April 26, 2008
NORTHAMPTON, MA- The Wheaton College women's track and field team won a conference title for the 10th time in 11 years on Saturday, edging Springfield College by two points for first place during the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Championship at Smith College.
Men's Outdoor Track and Field
Lyon women wrap up 10th league crown in 11 years at NEWMAC meet, Wheaton athletes corral all-conference finishes in 19 events
April 26, 2008
NORTHAMPTON, MA- The Wheaton College women's track and field team won a conference title for the 10th time in 11 years on Saturday, edging Springfield College by two points for first place during the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Championship at Smith College.
Men's Tennis
2008 NEWMAC MEN'S TENNIS TOURNAMENT - Lyons swept by conference power MIT in semifinal round
April 26, 2008
NEW LONDON, CT- The fourth-seeded Wheaton College men's tennis team saw its season come to a close Saturday afternoon in the semifinal round of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament, as the Lyons fell to top-seeded Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 5-0 at the United States Coast Guard Academy.
Men's Lacrosse
Lyons rally from early three-goal deficit for 11-7 win over Babson, Wheaton set to host first Pilgrim League Tournament game since 1998
April 26, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College men's lacrosse team rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to down visiting Babson College, 11-7 on Saturday in Pilgrim League action during Senior Day at Mirrione Stadium before clinching the second seed in the upcoming conference tournament and a right to host its first Pilgrim Tournament game since 1998 by virtue of action from around the league.
Men's Tennis
2008 NEWMAC MEN'S TENNIS TOURNAMENT - Fourth-seeded Wheaton takes squeaker from number-five Coast Guard, 5-3
April 24, 2008
NORTON, MA- Sophomore James Little's (Mount Desert, ME/Mount Desert Island) three-set singles victory clinched the fourth-seeded Wheaton College men's tennis team a 5-3 triumph over the number-five United States Coast Guard Academy in the opening round of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament on Thursday at the Clark Tennis Courts.
Baseball
2008 NEWMAC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT - Lyons score final 12 runs in 13-2 triumph over MIT in second round
April 24, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College baseball team is one win away from the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament championship round, as the second-seeded Lyons scored Thursday's final 12 runs en route to a 13-2 second-round triumph over third seed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the double-elimination tourney at Sidell Stadium.
Men's Lacrosse
Wheaton clinches Pilgrim playoff spot following 14-6 win against MIT
April 23, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College men's lacrosse team clinched one of four Pilgrim League playoff spots thanks to Wednesday afternoon's 14-6 victory over visiting Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) at Mirrione Stadium.
Softball
2008 NEWMAC SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT - Second-seeded Wheaton grabs six-inning win over number-six Smith in second round
April 23, 2008
NORTON, MA- The second-seeded Wheaton College softball team strung together six runs on eight hits during a nine-batter span in the second inning before scoring three times in the sixth to walk off with a 9-1 victory over number-six Smith College in the second round of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament on Wednesday at Clark Field.
Baseball
2008 NEWMAC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT - Wheaton pounds out 22 hits to overtake WPI, 10-3 in first round
April 23, 2008
NORTON, MA- Six Wheaton College baseball players recorded at least three hits and the second-seeded Lyons pounded out 22 overall en route to a 10-3 victory over fifth seed Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Wednesday's opening round of the double-elimination New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament at Sidell Stadium.
Women's Lacrosse
Balanced scoring attack pushes Wesleyan women past host Wheaton, 18-7
April 22, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College women's lacrosse team saw visiting Wesleyan University score Tuesday's non-conference game's first five goals and didn't recover, as the Lyons fell to the Cardinals, 18-7 on Keefe Field.
Baseball
Late heroics lift Wheaton baseball past Southern Maine in 10 innings, 5-4
April 20, 2008
GORHAM, ME- Sophomore Jeff Lieneck's (Foxboro, MA/Xaverian Brothers) two-out RBI single in the 10th inning gave the nationally-ranked Wheaton College baseball team the lead for good after junior Nick Pecora's (Highland Park, NJ/Immaculata) two-out RBI double in the ninth had knotted the game, and the Lyons rallied for a 5-4 victory over perennial regional power University of Southern Maine on Sunday at the USM Baseball Stadium.
Men's Lacrosse
Seven multi-goal scorers push Wheaton to season-high 19 markers
April 19, 2008
NORTHFIELD, VT- Seven players scored multiple goals, and the Wheaton College men's lacrosse team won its third straight Pilgrim League game with a 19-4 victory over Norwich University at Howard Field on Saturday.
Women's Outdoor Track and Field
Wheaton athletes among leaders at non-scoring Coed Invitational
April 19, 2008
CAMBRIDGE, MA- The Wheaton College men's and women's outdoor track and field teams produced 13 top-five finishes on Saturday at Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) non-scoring Coed Invitational in Steinbrenner Stadium.
Men's Outdoor Track and Field
Wheaton athletes among leaders at non-scoring Coed Invitational
April 19, 2008
CAMBRIDGE, MA- The Wheaton College men's and women's outdoor track and field teams produced 13 top-five finishes on Saturday at Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) non-scoring Coed Invitational in Steinbrenner Stadium.
Men's Tennis
Lyons fall in NEWMAC regular season finale to homestanding MIT
April 19, 2008
CAMBRIDGE, MA- The Wheaton College men's tennis team suffered a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) setback on Saturday at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), falling 9-0 in its regular season finale.
Softball
Lyons drop twinbill at Endicott to complete regular season slate
April 19, 2008
BEVERLY, MA- The Wheaton College softball team completed its regular season slate on Saturday, falling twice in non-conference action at Endicott College, 5-2 and 6-5.
Women's Lacrosse
Late tallies push Wheaton past Smith in NEWMAC play, 11-9
April 19, 2008
NORTHAMPTON, MA- Senior Alexa Jurczak (Davidsonville, MD/Miss Porter's School) and junior Madeline Williams (Annapolis, MD/Key School) scored 52 seconds apart late in regulation to help the Wheaton College women's lacrosse team snap a 9-9 tie en route to defeating homestanding Smith College, 11-9 on Saturday in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action.
Baseball
Wheaton matches season high in runs, notches 20-3 non-conference win
April 19, 2008
NORTON, MA- The nationally-ranked Wheaton College baseball team tied a season high in runs while scoring in six different innings on Saturday, as the Lyons defeated Brandeis University, 20-3 in non-conference action at Sidell Stadium.
Baseball
Gingras provides strong outing during 8-0 Wheaton win over Bridgewater
April 18, 2008
BRIDGEWATER, MA- Junior Adam Gingras (Woonsocket, RI/Woonsocket) provided the nationally-ranked Wheaton College baseball team with 7.2 shutout innings, and the Lyons plated four runs in the sixth inning and single runs in four additional frames during an 8-0 victory at local foe Bridgewater State College on Friday at Alumni Park.
Men's Tennis
Men's tennis falls to streaking non-conference foe Salve Regina
April 18, 2008
NEWPORT, RI- The Wheaton College men's tennis team fell to Salve Regina University, 9-0 in a non-conference match on Friday.
Softball
Wheaton splits with 21st-ranked Wellesley, clinches top-two seed
April 18, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College softball team split with nationally-ranked New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) foe Wellesley College on Friday during Senior Day at Clark Field, losing the opener in nine innings, 6-2 but winning game two, 4-3, before clinching one of the top two spots in the league standings by virtue of action around the league.
Women's Outdoor Track and Field
Ezeigwe earns ECAC Track Athlete-of-the-Week honor
April 18, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College women's outdoor track and field standout Chizoba Ezeigwe (Brockton, MA/Thayer Academy) was named Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Track Athlete of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, April 13.
Women's Lacrosse
Lyons fall to fourth ranked team of season, drop contest at Amherst
April 17, 2008
AMHERST, MA- Wheaton College trailed nationally-ranked Amherst College just 3-1 nearly nine minutes into Thursday evening's women's lacrosse contest before yielding nine straight markers before the end of the first half during a 17-5 loss at Gooding Field.
Women's Outdoor Track and Field
Jamiel takes sixth out of 21 competitors in Holy Cross heptathlon
April 17, 2008
WORCESTER, MA- Wheaton College women's outdoor track and field junior Morgan Jamiel (Warwick, RI/Toll Gate) placed sixth among 21 competitors in the heptathlon as the two-day College of the Holy Cross Multi-Event Meet came to close on Thursday at the Hart Recreation Center.
Baseball
Second-place Lyons drop NEWMAC finale to first-place Babson, 4-2
April 17, 2008
The nationally-ranked Wheaton College baseball team fell to first-place Babson College, 4-2 on Thursday at Sidell Stadium in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action.
Men's Lacrosse
Wheaton evens Pilgrim mark thanks to 8-5 win at Massachusetts Maritime
April 16, 2008
BUZZARDS BAY, MA- Playing in its second road game in as many days, the Wheaton College men's lacrosse team picked up its second victory in its last three contests while evening its Pilgrim League mark with an 8-5 victory over Massachusetts Maritime Academy on Wednesday at Ellis Field.
Baseball
Wheaton baseball engages in White Ribbon Campaign, hosts youth clinic
April 16, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College baseball team is preparing to promote awareness for the White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) on Saturday when the Lyons host Brandeis University in Sidell Stadium at 12:00 p.m.
Men's Lacrosse
Men's lacrosse drops 14-3 decision at non-league foe Connecticut College
April 15, 2008
NEW LONDON, CT- The Wheaton College men's lacrosse team suffered a 14-3 non-conference loss at Connecticut College Tuesday on Freeman Field.
Women's Lacrosse
10-1 second-half run propels Wheaton to 17-16 comeback win over MIT
April 15, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College women's lacrosse team rallied from a six-goal deficit with a 10-1 second-half run before holding on for a wild 17-16 victory over Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on Tuesday in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play on Keefe Field.
Baseball
Kostaras' eight-inning gem propels host Wheaton to 4-0 shutout of WPI
April 15, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College sophomore righthander Nick Kostaras (North Attleboro, MA/North Attleboro) and senior righty Keith Pescosolido (Newton, MA/Newton North) combined for a four-hit shutout Tuesday against Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and led the Lyons to a 4-0 triumph in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) baseball action at Sidell Stadium.
Baseball
Wheaton and host Clark split Sunday doubleheader in NEWMAC play
April 13, 2008
WORCESTER, MA- The Wheaton College baseball team edged New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) counterpart Clark University, 2-1 in Sunday afternoon's opener at Granger Field before falling short of the Cougars, 14-10 in a slugfest during game two, as the nationally-ranked Lyons lost a conference contest for just the second time.
Softball
Lyons drop pair during three-team tripleheader at Western Connecticut
April 13, 2008
DANBURY, CT- The Wheaton College softball team had its nine-game winning streak snapped on Sunday, as the Lyons lost twice during a three-team tripleheader at Western Connecticut State University's Westside Field.
Men's Outdoor Track and Field
Lyons take part in Miami Elite Invitational and Solomon Husky Invitational
April 12, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College men's and women's outdoor track and field teams split themselves up into two different parts of the country Saturday, as the Lyons competed in the Miami Elite Invitational at the University of Miami and the Solomon Husky Invitational at Northeastern University.
Women's Outdoor Track and Field
Lyons take part in Miami Elite Invitational and Solomon Husky Invitational
April 12, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College men's and women's outdoor track and field teams split themselves up into two different parts of the country Saturday, as the Lyons competed in the Miami Elite Invitational at the University of Miami and the Solomon Husky Invitational at Northeastern University.
Men's Tennis
Lyons fall at Springfield, drop second straight NEWMAC match
April 12, 2008
SPRINGFIELD, MA- The regionally-ranked Wheaton College men's tennis team suffered a 7-2 loss to Springfield College on Saturday in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action at Appleton Courts, as two Lyon singles players fell in three sets.
Softball
Moynagh wins twice, Poulton saves both ends of NEWMAC sweep
April 12, 2008
WORCESTER, MA- Senior Jodi Moynagh (Worcester, MA/Holy Name Central Catholic) tossed six shutout innings in both ends of Wheaton College's doubleheader sweep of Clark University on Saturday, while classmate Audrey Poulton (Charlestown, RI/Chariho Regional) picked up a save during each 3-0 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) softball victory at O'Brien Field.
Baseball
Foote's RBI single keys Wheaton rally, sends Lyons past WNEC, 4-2
April 11, 2008
SPRINGFIELD, MA- Junior Robert Foote's (Walpole, MA/Walpole) RBI single broke an eighth-inning tie, and the nationally-ranked Wheaton College baseball team rallied from an early deficit for a 4-2 victory at Western New England College's Trelease Park on Friday afternoon.
Softball
Cotto slam in opener, Hunt RBI double in nightcap help Lyons sweep
April 11, 2008
NORTON, MA- Junior Lynn Cotto's (Brookfield, CT/Brookfield) grand slam highlighted an eight-run first inning in the opener, and the Wheaton College softball team scored six straight runs in the nightcap to overcome a deficit as the Lyons swept the United States Coast Guard Academy, 10-0 in five innings and 7-3 on Friday in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) doubleheader on Clark Field.
Men's Lacrosse
Lyons win first Pilgrim League game with 9-7 victory over visiting Clark
April 11, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College men's lacrosse team picked up its first league victory of the season on Friday, as the Lyons downed visiting Clark University, 9-7 at Mirrione Stadium.
Baseball
Lyons rally to overcome early three-run deficit and move past Curry, 11-5
April 10, 2008
NORTON, MA- The ninth-ranked Wheaton College baseball team scored 10 of Thursday's final 11 runs to erase a 4-1 deficit against non-conference foe Curry College, as the Lyons scored nine runs during the sixth through eighth innings in capturing an 11-5 victory at Sidell Stadium.
Men's Tennis
Wheaton slips against Babson, suffers first NEWMAC defeat of season
April 9, 2008
BABSON PARK, MA- For the first time since 2004, the Wheaton College men's tennis team lost to a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) foe other than perennial power Massachusetts Institute Technology (MIT), as the Lyons dropped a 6-3 decision on Wednesday to Babson College at Hartwell Courts.
Baseball
Wheaton hits 20-win plateau with 11-2 victory over Bridgewater State
April 9, 2008
NORTON, MA- Senior Scott Guillerault (South Portland, ME/South Portland) and junior Nick Pecora (Highland Park, NJ/Immaculata) combined to drive in seven runs Wednesday afternoon against non-conference foe Bridgewater State College, leading the Wheaton College baseball team to its 20th win of the season with an 11-2 victory at Sidell Stadium.
Men's Lacrosse
Wheaton pushes out to early lead before falling to Roger Williams, 14-11
April 9, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College men's lacrosse team saw a 5-2 lead wiped out during visiting Roger Williams University's seven-goal second period, and the Lyons could not recover while falling, 14-11 on Wednesday in Mirrione Stadium.
Softball
Moynagh tosses both ends of non-conference sweep at Eastern Connecticut
April 8, 2008
WILLIMANTIC, CT- Senior hurler Jodi Moynagh (Worcester, MA/Holy Name Central Catholic) yielded a total of one run on nine hits in 14 innings while recording a pair of complete-game victories as the Wheaton College softball team swept a doubleheader from Eastern Connecticut State University, 2-1 and 3-0 on Tuesday at Spector Field.
Men's Tennis
Lyons run winning streak to four behind 6-3 victory against Salem State
April 8, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College men's tennis team completed a six-match homestand with a 6-3 non-conference victory over Salem State College Tuesday afternoon at Clark Tennis Courts.
Women's Lacrosse
Wheaton holds close with Wellesley before Blue pulls away in second half
April 8, 2008
WELLESLEY, MA- The Wheaton College women's lacrosse team trailed defending New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament runner-up Wellesley College by three at halftime before the Blue pulled away to defeat the Lyons, 13-5 on Tuesday.
Baseball
Lyons see 17-game winning streak snapped at NEWMAC rival Babson, 4-2
April 8, 2008
BABSON PARK, MA- The Wheaton College baseball team saw the program's second-longest winning streak come to a close Tuesday afternoon at New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) rival Babson College, as the Lyons lost for the first time in nearly a month with a 4-2 setback on Govoni Field.
Men's Tennis
Krantz earns first career NEWMAC men's tennis player-of-the-week nod
April 7, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College men's tennis standout Brian Krantz (Milford, CT/Joseph A. Foran) earned his first career New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Singles Player-of-the-Week selection for the week ending on Sunday, April 6.
Softball
Kelleher and Moynagh earn weekly softball accolades
April 7, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College softball standouts Stacey Kelleher (Brockton, MA/Brockton) and Jodi Moynagh (Worcester, MA/Holy Name Central Catholic) earned player-of-the-week and pitcher-of-the-week honors, respectively, from the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) for the week ending on Sunday, April 6, while Moynagh was also named New England Intercollegiate Softball Coaches Association (NEISCA) Pitcher of the Week.
Baseball
Closer Simmons tabbed NEWMAC baseball pitcher of the week
April 7, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College baseball standout Josh Simmons (Cranston, RI/Cranston West) became the fourth Lyon is as many weeks to earn a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) weekly honor, as the junior righthanded closer was named pitcher of the week for the first time in his career for the week ending on Sunday, April 6.
Softball
Wheaton pulls out opener before offensive outburst leads to nightcap win
April 6, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College senior Erika Marini (Pawtucket, RI/Saint Raphael Academy) scored on a wild pitch with two down in the seventh inning of a 3-2 game-one victory before the Lyons unloaded on Smith College, 20-2 in five frames during the second contest of a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) softball twinbill sweep on Sunday at Clark Field.
Baseball
Gingras and McDonough twirl shutout wins over MIT in leading Wheaton to 17th straight victory and best start in program history
April 6, 2008
NORTON, MA- Senior southpaw Chris McDonough (Weymouth, MA/Weymouth) and junior righty Adam Gingras (Woonsocket, RI/Woonsocket) each tossed complete-game shutouts, their second of the season, in leading the Wheaton College baseball team to 6-0 and 3-0 victories over Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action Sunday at Sidell Stadium.
Men's Lacrosse
Rasamny reaches 100 points before Lyons fall in overtime to visiting Lasell
April 6, 2008
NORTON, MA- Lasell College sophomore Brandon Keith (Marston Mills, MA/Barnstable) scored 24 seconds into overtime to send the Lasers past host Wheaton College, 7-6 on Sunday in Pilgrim League men's lacrosse action in Mirrione Stadium.
Women's Lacrosse
Lyons collect first NEWMAC victory with 20-10 defeat of Mount Holyoke
April 6, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College women's lacrosse team picked up its first New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) victory of the spring Sunday afternoon with a 20-10 triumph over visiting Mount Holyoke College at Keefe Field.
Women's Outdoor Track and Field
Three Lyons reach NCAA meet qualifications at Skyhawk Invitational
April 5, 2008
EASTON, MA- A trio of Wheaton College athletes provisionally qualified for the NCAA Championship on Saturday at Stonehill College's Skyhawk Invitational, as the Lyon men's and women's outdoor track and field teams each produced top-five finishes.
Men's Outdoor Track and Field
Three Lyons reach NCAA meet qualifications at Skyhawk Invitational
April 5, 2008
EASTON, MA- A trio of Wheaton College athletes provisionally qualified for the NCAA Championship on Saturday at Stonehill College's Skyhawk Invitational, as the Lyon men's and women's outdoor track and field teams each produced top-five finishes.
Men's Tennis
Wheaton collects 6-3 win over Coast Guard in NEWMAC play
April 5, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College men's tennis team topped the visiting United States Coast Guard Academy, 6-3 in a New England Women and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) match on Saturday in Beard Field House.
Baseball
Three-run eighth helps Wheaton push win streak to 15 as Lyons turn back Southern Maine, 6-5
April 5, 2008
NORTON, MA- Senior Scott Guillerault (South Portland, ME/South Portland) ripped a two-run double down the left field line in the eighth inning to give the Wheaton College baseball team a 6-5 lead, and junior closer Josh Simmons (Cranston, RI/Cranston West) struck out the side in the ninth against a high-powered University of Southern Maine offense, leading the Lyons to their 15th straight win Saturday afternoon at Sidell Stadium.
Softball
Moynagh blanks WPI as Wheaton splits third straight doubleheader
April 5, 2008
NORTON, MA- Senior Jodi Moynagh (Worcester, MA/Holy Name Central Catholic) tossed a three-hit shutout during Wheaton College's 2-0 victory in the nightcap of a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) softball doubleheader with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) on Saturday at Clark Field, as the Lyons salvaged a split following a 10-0 loss in six innings during the opener.
Men's Soccer
Cote and Ferriero two of six NEWMAC players selected to compete in NEISL Senior All-Star game
April 4, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College men's soccer standouts Trevor Cote (Portsmouth, RI/Providence Country Day School) and Jim Ferriero (Medway, MA/Medway) were selected to compete in the New England Intercollegiate Soccer League (NEISL) Senior All-Star game on Saturday, May 3 at Clark University at 3:00 p.
Baseball
Lyons remain perfect in NEWMAC following 7-4 road victory at WPI
April 3, 2008
WORCESTER, MA- Freshman designated hitter Sean Munley (Trenton, NJ/The Hun School of Princeton) smacked three doubles among his four hits and plated three runs, including on the game-winning double that snapped a 4-4 tie in the seventh inning, as the Wheaton College baseball team remained unbeaten in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) with a 7-4 victory Thursday afternoon at Worcester Polytechnic Institute's (WPI) Class of 1893 Field.
Softball
Merrick launches grand slam in game-one win, Wheaton splits at Babson
April 3, 2008
BABSON PARK, MA- Freshman Rachel Merrick (Methuen, MA/Central Catholic) slugged an eighth-inning grand slam during the Wheaton College softball team's 8-2 game-one victory over Babson College before the Beavers rallied for a 4-2 win in the second contest to salvage a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) doubleheader split on Thursday at Alumni Field.
Men's Outdoor Track and Field
Powell earns first career weekly nod, ties for ECAC's top track honor
April 3, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College men's outdoor track and field standout Howard Powell (Brooklyn, NY/Boys and Girls) was named Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Track Co-Athlete of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, March 30.
Softball
Lyons split non-conference doubleheader at local foe Bridgewater State
April 2, 2008
BRIDGEWATER, MA- The Wheaton College softball team split a non-conference doubleheader at Bridgewater State College's Alumni Park on Wednesday, taking game one by a 7-1 count before dropping the nightcap, 6-0.
Baseball
Eighteenth-ranked Wheaton comes from behind to edge Suffolk, 3-2
April 2, 2008
NORTON, MA- Junior closer Josh Simmons (Cranston, RI/Cranston West) struck out the only five batters he faced to earn his third save of the season, and the Wheaton College baseball team broke a 2-2 stalemate with an unearned run in the sixth inning, as the Lyons defeated non-league foe Suffolk University, 3-2 Wednesday afternoon at Sidell Stadium.
Softball
Slugfest and shutout highlight Wheaton's NEWMAC sweep of MIT
April 1, 2008
CAMBRIDGE, MA- Senior Jodi Moynagh (Worcester, MA/Holy Name Central Catholic) fired her fourth shutout of the spring in the nightcap, picking up a 4-0 win, and the Wheaton College softball team outslugged Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 10-9 in the opener during the Lyons' New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) doubleheader sweep on Tuesday at Briggs Field.
Men's Lacrosse
Lyons struggle at nationally-ranked Keene State, succumb to Owls, 19-10
April 1, 2008
KEENE, NH- The Wheaton College men's lacrosse team struggled at nationally-ranked Keene State College Tuesday afternoon, as the Lyons gave way to 12 consecutive goals en route to a 19-10 non-conference setback at Owl Field.
Women's Lacrosse
Eleventh-ranked Babson hands host Wheaton 17-4 loss in NEWMAC play
April 1, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College women's lacrosse team ran into the nation's 11th-ranked team Tuesday afternoon, falling to visiting Babson College, 17-4 in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Keefe Field.
Baseball
NEWMAC selects Malaguti as baseball player of the week
March 31, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College baseball standout Paul Malaguti (Andover, MA/Andover) was tabbed New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Player of the Week for the first time in his career for the week ending on Sunday, March 30.
Men's Tennis
Trio corrals weekly men's tennis honors from NEWMAC
March 31, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College men's tennis standout Kyle Hudgins (Uxbridge, MA/Uxbridge) was named New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference Singles Player of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, March 30, while James Little (Mount Desert, ME/Mount Desert Island) and Greg Poulin (Boxboro, MA/Home Schooled) corralled the league's doubles team-of-the-week honor.
Women's Tennis
Trio of Lyons corrals singles titles during Wheaton Invitational
March 30, 2008
NORTON, MA- Sophomore Katherine Knies (Purdys, NY/North Salem) and freshmen Sarah Geocaris (Newport Beach, CA/Sage Hill School) and Catherine Teague (Manchester, NH/Central) each won singles flights titles, and the Wheaton College women's tennis team had doubles tandems reach both championship matches during the non-scoring Wheaton Invitational on Sunday at the Clark Tennis Courts.
Baseball
Lyons roll to 13-7 win over Endicott in home opener, earn 12th straight
March 30, 2008
NORTON, MA- Sophomore Jeff Lieneck's (Foxboro, MA/Xaverian Brothers) first career grand slam in the bottom half of the sixth inning opened up a three-run game during the Wheaton College baseball team's 13-7 home-opening victory over Endicott College Sunday afternoon at Sidell Stadium.
Baseball
Gingras carries no-hitter into seventh, helps Wheaton cap doubleheader sweep at Springfield and extend winning streak to 11 games
March 29, 2008
SPRINGFIELD, MA- Wheaton College junior righthander Adam Gingras (Woonsocket, RI/Woonsocket) carried a no-hitter into the seventh of a seven-inning game Saturday afternoon to help cap a doubleheader baseball sweep over New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) foe Springfield College at Berry-Allen Field.
Softball
Bagley's near no-hitter helps Wheaton salvage split at Springfield
March 29, 2008
SPRINGFIELD, MA- Wheaton College sophomore Andrea Bagley (Foxboro, MA/Foxboro) came within two outs of pitching a no-hitter during a 1-0 game-two victory at Springfield College after the Lyons fell, 3-2 in nine innings during the opener in each team's first New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action of the season on Saturday at Potter Field.
Women's Outdoor Track and Field
Wheaton men and women open outdoor seasons with sixth-place finishes
March 29, 2008
MEDFORD, MA- The Wheaton College men's and women's track and field teams opened their outdoor seasons on Saturday, as each squad placed sixth at Tufts University's Snowflake Classic at the Dussault Track & Field Complex.
Men's Outdoor Track and Field
Wheaton men and women open outdoor seasons with sixth-place finishes
March 29, 2008
MEDFORD, MA- The Wheaton College men's and women's track and field teams opened their outdoor seasons on Saturday, as each squad placed sixth at Tufts University's Snowflake Classic at the Dussault Track & Field Complex.
Synchronized Swimming
Wheaton runs top-10 streak at Collegiate Championship to 20 years
March 29, 2008
COLUMBUS, OH- For the 20th consecutive season, the Wheaton College synchronized swimming team placed among the top 10 at the United States Collegiate Championship, as the Lyons matched last year's eighth-place finish.
Women's Lacrosse
Lyons begin NEWMAC play with hard-fought 10-9 loss at Springfield
March 29, 2008
SPRINGFIELD, MA- The Wheaton College women's lacrosse team held a lead for much of Saturday afternoon's game at Springfield College, but the Pride scored three of the contest's final four goals to overtake the Lyons, 10-9 in each team's New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) opener at Stagg Field.
Men's Lacrosse
Wheaton opens Pilgrim League slate with 14-5 road loss to Springfield
March 29, 2008
SPRINGFIELD, MA- The Wheaton College men's lacrosse team stayed close with host Springfield College during the first half of Saturday afternoon's Pilgrim League opener before falling by a 14-5 count at Stagg Field.
Men's Tennis
Lyons open NEWMAC play with 9-0 triumph over visiting Clark
March 29, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College men's tennis team opened its New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) slate with a 9-0 victory over Clark University on Saturday in Beard Field House, as the Lyons yielded 21 games between singles and doubles play.
Baseball
Wheaton strings together 20 runs in cruising past UMass-Dartmouth, 20-8
March 27, 2008
NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA- The 18th-ranked Wheaton College baseball team strung together 20 runs for the first time in just over a year and 10th time in program history Thursday afternoon at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, as the Lyons cruised to their ninth consecutive victory with a 20-8 decision.
Softball
Lyons see winning streak end, fall in both ends of doubleheader to RIC
March 27, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College softball team succumbed to a doubleheader sweep at the hands of 2007 College World Series qualifier Rhode Island College on Thursday, falling 3-2 in eight innings and 3-0 on Clark Field.
Men's Lacrosse
Schaffer's tally caps rally, Lyons knock off Trinity by 8-6 count
March 26, 2008
NORTON, MA- Sophomore Drew Schaffer's (New Haven, CT/Loomis Chaffee School) marker midway through the fourth quarter proved to be the winner, and Wheaton College men's lacrosse knocked off Trinity College, 8-6 on Wednesday in Mirrione Stadium.
Women's Lacrosse
Women's lacrosse succumbs to 10th-ranked Bowdoin, 14-4 in home opener
March 26, 2008
NORTON, MA- After playing its first seven games away from Norton, the Wheaton College women's lacrosse team opened its home slate Wednesday afternoon with a 14-4 loss to nationally-ranked Bowdoin College at Keefe Field.
Baseball
Hughes remains unbeaten in helping lead Lyons past host Brandeis, 8-1
March 25, 2008
WALTHAM, MA- The Wheaton College baseball team received a pair of solid pitching performances during Tuesday afternoon's 8-1 non-league win at Brandeis University, as junior lefty Brian Hughes' (Dudley, MA/Shepherd Hill Regional) third win of the spring helped the nationally-ranked Lyons extend their winning streak to eight games on Stein Diamond.
Softball
Moynagh tosses second career no-hitter during Wheaton sweep
March 25, 2008
NORTON, MA- Senior Jodi Moynagh (Worcester, MA/Holy Name Central Catholic) tossed her second career no-hitter as the nationally-ranked Wheaton College softball team swept a doubleheader from Framingham State College, 11-3 in six innings and 9-0 in five frames at Clark Field on Tuesday afternoon.
Men's Tennis
Lyons roll to 9-0 sweep against UMass-Boston in men's tennis action
March 25, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College men's tennis team rolled to a 9-0 sweep of visiting University of Massachusetts at Boston Tuesday afternoon in Beard Field House, as the Lyons saw their overall record improve to 5-2.
Women's Lacrosse
Grant's career day pushes Wheaton to 17-12 victory at Bridgewater State
March 24, 2008
BRIDGEWATER, MA- Junior Caitlin Grant (Walpole, MA/Walpole) turned in a career-best six goals Monday afternoon at Bridgewater State College, leading the Wheaton College women's lacrosse team to a 17-12 non-league win at Swenson Field.
Baseball
McDonough's weekend outing leads to NEWMAC's top weekly honor
March 24, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College baseball standout Chris McDonough (Weymouth, MA/Weymouth) was selected New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Pitcher of the Week for the first time this season and week ending on Sunday, March 23.
Synchronized Swimming
Two figures wins propel Wheaton to third at ECAC Championship
March 23, 2008
WILLIAMSBURG, VA- Senior Megan Kinney (Los Angeles, CA/Marlborough School) and freshman Sonvje Ryen (Bozeman, MT/Manhattan Christian) each won figures competitions, and the Wheaton College synchronized swimming team placed third as the two-day Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championship wrapped up on Sunday at The College of William & Mary.
Baseball
Lyons stretch winning streak to seven with twinbill sweep of Coast Guard
March 22, 2008
NEW LONDON, CT- Senior southpaw Chris McDonough (Weymouth, MA/Weymouth) spun a seven-hit shutout in game one, and the Wheaton College baseball team sent home a season-high 15 runners in the second contest to complete Saturday's twinbill sweep at New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) foe United States Coast Guard Academy, as the Lyons won 1-0 and 15-1 in the teams' league openers.
Men's Lacrosse
Lyon rally comes up short during loss at Eastern Connecticut State
March 22, 2008
WILLIMANTIC, CT- Despite a four-goal, fourth-quarter rally, the Wheaton College men's lacrosse team was unable to overcome Eastern Connecticut State University on Saturday, falling by a 10-6 final on Nevers Field.
Men's Tennis
Skidmore takes meeting between regionally-ranked teams from Wheaton
March 22, 2008
NORTON, MA- In a meeting between a pair of teams ranked in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Northeast Region poll, number-13 Skidmore College downed 18th-ranked Wheaton College, 9-0 in Beard Field House on Saturday.
Baseball
Wheaton plates 12 straight before withstanding furious RIC rally, 12-10
March 21, 2008
PROVIDENCE, RI- The Wheaton College baseball team plated the game's first 12 runs before having to withstand a furious late-game rally by host Rhode Island College Friday afternoon, as the visiting Lyons managed to hold on for a 12-10 non-league win at Anchorman Field.
Men's Basketball
Coppola captures D3hoops.com regional rookie-of-the-year honor
March 19, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College men's basketball standout Anthony Coppola (Watertown, MA/Watertown) has been named D3hoops.com Northeast Region Rookie of the Year and earned a spot on the organization's all-region third team.
Women's Basketball
Hickey earns D3hoops.com All-Northeast Region accolade
March 19, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College women's basketball standout Krystin Hickey (Manchester, NH/New Hampton School) has been named to the D3hoops.com All-Northeast Region second team, as the junior is one of just 16 players from the region to earn an honor from the organization.
Women's Lacrosse
Tufts hands Wheaton women 21-6 loss in non-conference lacrosse action
March 18, 2008
MEDFORD, MA- The Wheaton College women's lacrosse team trailed by two goals up until the 18:19 mark of the opening half at New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) foe Tufts University before giving way to the Jumbos, 21-6 on Tuesday at Bello Field.
Men's Tennis
Men's tennis opens home slate with 8-1 triumph over Bridgewater State
March 18, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College men's tennis team moved to 4-1 following its home-opening 8-1 triumph over local foe Bridgewater State College Tuesday afternoon in Beard Field House.
Men's Lacrosse
Wheaton upsets 13th-ranked Endicott, Cederberg scores four in 11-9 win
March 18, 2008
NORTON, MA- Freshman Ben Cederberg (Duxbury, MA/Duxbury) scored four goals, including the game-winner with 1:11 remaining, as the Wheaton College men's lacrosse team upset nationally-ranked Endicott College, 11-9 on Tuesday in Mirrione Stadium.
Men's Tennis
Hudgins named NEWMAC Singles Player of the Week for initial time
March 17, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College men's tennis standout Kyle Hudgins (Uxbridge, MA/Uxbridge) was named New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Singles Player of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, March 16.
Softball
Moynagh earns NEWMAC Pitcher-of-the-Week honor
March 17, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College softball standout Jodi Moynagh (Worcester, MA/Holy Name Central Catholic) was named New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Pitcher of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, March 16.
Baseball
Lieneck named NEWMAC Player of the Week for first time
March 17, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College baseball standout Jeff Lieneck (Foxboro, MA/Xaverian Brothers) was named New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Player of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, March 16.
Baseball
Lyons win fourth straight to complete Arizona trip, sweep 10th-ranked Johns Hopkins and Western New England
March 16, 2008
PHOENIX, AZ- The Wheaton College baseball team completed its Arizona trip on a four-game winning streak Sunday afternoon, as the 13th-ranked Lyons swept 10th-ranked Johns Hopkins University, 13-8 and regional foe Western New England College, 3-0.
Women's Lacrosse
11-0 run sends Lyons past Salve Regina during Texas trip, 22-9
March 16, 2008
IRVING, TX- Behind 11 consecutive goals to end the first half, the Wheaton College women's lacrosse team downed regional foe Salve Regina University, 22-9 on Sunday at the University of Dallas's Crusader Field.
Baseball
Wheaton nips Montclair State, 13-12 behind 21-hit attack in slugfest
March 15, 2008
PHOENIX, AZ- The Wheaton College baseball team needed each and every one of its 13 runs Saturday afternoon against Montclair State University, as the Lyons' 13-12 victory was their second straight and third in four tries.
Men's Lacrosse
Men's lacrosse hangs tough early before falling to host Colby, 11-2
March 15, 2008
WATERVILLE, ME- The Wheaton College men's lacrosse team trailed by a single goal 22 seconds into the second quarter before host Colby College tallied eight unanswered scores in posting an 11-2 non-conference win Saturday afternoon at Alfond Field.
Men's Indoor Track and Field
Track teams finish competition at two-day NCAA Championship, Powell notches first indoor All-America showing in 55M hurdles
March 15, 2008
ADA, OH- The Wheaton College men's and women's indoor track and field teams finished up their competition at the two-day NCAA Division III Championship on Saturday at Ohio Northern University's Sports Center.
Women's Indoor Track and Field
Track teams finish competition at two-day NCAA Championship, Ezeigwe records third straight All-America performance in 400M dash
March 15, 2008
ADA, OH- The Wheaton College men's and women's indoor track and field teams finished up their competition at the two-day NCAA Division III Championship on Saturday at Ohio Northern University's Sports Center.
Field Hockey
Miller tracks team's experiences during international spring trip to Argentina
March 14, 2008
Wheaton College field hockey senior midfielder Ashley Miller (East Bridgewater, MA/East Bridgewater) tracked the team's experiences during the Lyons' international tour from Buenos Aires, Argentina, on the Double-A Zone, the NCAA's official blog.
Men's Indoor Track and Field
Powell advances to 55M hurdle finals to lead Wheaton during NCAA Championship's opening day
March 14, 2008
ADA, OH- Freshman Erin Neville (North Providence, RI/La Salle Academy) recorded her first All-America showing to lead the Wheaton College women's indoor track and field team during the NCAA Division III Championship at Ohio Northern University's Sports Center on Friday, as the Lyons are tied for eighth with six points after day one.
Women's Indoor Track and Field
Neville finishes high jump third in the nation to lead Wheaton during NCAA Championship's opening day
March 14, 2008
ADA, OH- Freshman Erin Neville (North Providence, RI/La Salle Academy) recorded her first All-America showing to lead the Wheaton College women's indoor track and field team during the NCAA Division III Championship at Ohio Northern University's Sports Center on Friday, as the Lyons are tied for eighth with six points after day one.
Baseball
Five-run seventh-inning rally leads Lyons to 11-6 victory over Hope
March 14, 2008
PHOENIX, AZ- Freshman Sean Munley's (Trenton, NJ/The Hun School of Princeton) two-run homer helped trigger a five-run rally in the seventh inning, and senior southpaw Chris McDonough (Weymouth, MA/Weymouth) struck out nine batters to lead the Wheaton College baseball team past Hope College of Michigan, 11-6 Friday afternoon.
Women's Lacrosse
Wheaton evens record with 18-3 victory at the University of Dallas
March 14, 2008
IRVING, TX- The Wheaton College women's lacrosse team evened its record on Friday at 2-2, downing the University of Dallas, 18-3 on Crusader Field during the first of two contests it will play at the institution this weekend.
Women's Soccer
Stiegler provides updates on Wheaton's international tour through Portugal
March 13, 2008
Wheaton College women's soccer senior back Jenna Stiegler (Madison, WI/Middleton) continued blogging for the NCAA's Double-A Zone, this time from the country of Portugal, where she and the team enjoyed their first international tour.
Baseball
Wheaton nine suffers 8-1 setback to undefeated College of New Jersey
March 13, 2008
PHOENIX, AZ- The Wheaton College baseball team faced undefeated College of New Jersey for the second time on its spring trip Thursday afternoon, as the Lyons succumbed to the Lions, 8-1.
Softball
Moynagh notches win, save as Wheaton completes Florida swing at 11-1
March 13, 2008
FORT MYERS, FL- Senior Jodi Moynagh (Worcester, MA/Holy Name Central Catholic) earned the save during the Wheaton College softball team's 5-2 win over the University of Wisconsin at Superior on Thursday before firing a three-hit shutout as the Lyons topped Bowdoin College, 6-0 at the Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic at the Lee County Sports Complex.
Men's Lacrosse
Lyons drop season opener at nationally-ranked Villa Julie
March 12, 2008
OWINGS MILLS, MD- During its first contest under new head coach Mike McCaffrey, the Wheaton College men's lacrosse team trailed nationally-ranked Villa Julie College by only two goals early in the second quarter and by five at halftime before succumbing, 17-5 on Wednesday.
Softball
Moynagh, offensive outburst highlight sweep as Lyons move to 9-1
March 12, 2008
FORT MYERS, FL- Senior Jodi Moynagh (Worcester, MA/Holy Name Central Catholic) notched her fifth victory during the Wheaton College softball team's 3-1 win over Ohio Wesleyan University on Wednesday before the Lyons had a near-program-record offensive performance in a 14-4 triumph against Lesley University in the Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic at the Cape Coral Sports Complex.
Men's Tennis
Lyons end spring trip with 7-2 loss to regionally-ranked Baldwin-Wallace
March 12, 2008
HILTON HEAD, SC- The Wheaton College men's tennis team took its first loss of the spring season Wednesday afternoon, as the Lyons fell to Baldwin-Wallace College, 7-2, finishing their southern trip with a 3-1 record.
Women's Tennis
Lyons complete Hilton Head trip on high note, down Baldwin-Wallace, 6-3
March 12, 2008
HILTON HEAD, SC- The Wheaton College women's tennis team finished its Hilton Head, South Carolina, trip on a high note Wednesday afternoon, as the Lyons won for the third time in four southern matches with a 6-3 decision over Baldwin-Wallace College of Ohio.
Women's Lacrosse
Lyons struggle at nationally-ranked Colby, suffer second consecutive loss
March 11, 2008
WATERVILLE, ME- The Wheaton College women's lacrosse team ran up against the 14th-ranked team in the country Tuesday afternoon, as the Lyons suffered an 18-2 non-conference setback to Colby College on Alfond Field.
Baseball
Wheaton splits twinbill with national powers Cortland State and Webster
March 11, 2008
PHOENIX, AZ- The Wheaton College baseball team split a Tuesday afternoon doubleheader against national powers Cortland State College and Webster University, as the Lyons fell to the Red Dragons, 9-5 before posting a 7-6 comeback victory over the Gorloks.
Women's Tennis
Wheaton reaches 10-win plateau behind 9-0 victory in South Carolina
March 11, 2008
HILTON HEAD, SC- The Wheaton College women's tennis team recorded 10 wins for the second consecutive season, and the third time in eight years, behind a 9-0 defeat of Ohio Wesleyan University on Tuesday.
Men's Tennis
Men's tennis off to fourth 3-0 start in six seasons, notches third sweep
March 11, 2008
HILTON HEAD, SC- For the third straight match this spring, the Wheaton College men's tennis team notched a 9-0 victory, downing West Virginia's University of Charleston on Tuesday during its spring trip.
Softball
DeRosa goes deep twice in opener before Lyons drop first of spring
March 11, 2008
FORT MYERS, FL- Nicole DeRosa (Greenwich, CT/Greenwich Academy) became the third Wheaton College softball freshman to slug two home runs in one game during the Lyons' 7-3 victory over Curry College on Tuesday before Pine Manor College rallied past Wheaton, 8-6 despite the Blue and White's school-record four triples during the Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic at Cape Coral Sports Complex.
Men's Indoor Track and Field
Ten Wheaton track athletes headed to Ohio for national championship
March 10, 2008
NORTON, MA- Ten Wheaton College men's and women's indoor track and field athletes are set to head to Ada, Ohio, for next weekend's two-day NCAA Division III Championship at Ohio Northern University.
Women's Indoor Track and Field
Ten Wheaton track athletes headed to Ohio for national championship
March 10, 2008
NORTON, MA- Ten Wheaton College men's and women's indoor track and field athletes are set to head to Ada, Ohio, for next weekend's two-day NCAA Division III Championship at Ohio Northern University.
Men's Tennis
Wheaton records second straight shutout with 9-0 blanking of Defiance
March 10, 2008
HILTON HEAD, SC- On the strength of two shutout doubles victories, the Wheaton College men's tennis team rolled to its second consecutive 9-0 triumph in as many days, as the Lyons blanked Defiance College of Ohio on Monday afternoon to move to 2-0.
Baseball
Yagjian's offensive outburst leads Lyons past Monmouth, 13-6
March 10, 2008
PHOENIX, AZ- Senior Jake Yagjian (Brewster, MA/Nauset Regional) went a perfect 5-for-5 with six RBI and four runs to lead the Wheaton College baseball team to its first victory of the spring Monday afternoon, a 13-6 triumph over Monmouth College.
Women's Tennis
Lyons fall to 1-1 on spring trip, drop decision against Division II squad
March 10, 2008
HILTON HEAD, SC- The Wheaton College women's tennis team was denied its second consecutive 10-win season, and third in eight years, by dropping a 9-0 decision to Division II Northern Kentucky University on Monday.
Softball
Pair of shutouts, DeRosa's two home runs push Wheaton to 6-0 in Florida
March 10, 2008
FORT MYERS, FL- Senior Jodi Moynagh (Worcester, MA/Holy Name Central Catholic) and freshman Courteney Collier (Bolton, MA/Nashoba Regional) each tossed shutouts, and freshman Nicole DeRosa (Greenwich, CT/Greenwich Academy) homered in both ends of the Wheaton College softball team's doubleheader on Monday during the Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic at the Lee County Sports Complex.
Baseball
Wheaton falls to second-ranked Cortland State in day two of Arizona trip
March 9, 2008
PHOENIX, AZ- Wheaton College dropped an 8-4 decision to Cortland State College in a battle of nationally-ranked baseball teams Sunday afternoon during day two of its Arizona trip.
Women's Tennis
Women's tennis begins spring trip by downing Shenandoah, 9-0
March 9, 2008
HILTON HEAD, SC- The Wheaton College women's tennis team lost a total of just seven games during singles play and four in doubles action while sweeping Shenandoah University of Virginia, 9-0 on Sunday.
Men's Tennis
Lyons open Hilton Head trip with 9-0 blanking of Shenandoah
March 9, 2008
HILTON HEAD, SC- Using a lineup comprised of four freshmen and three sophomores, the Wheaton College men's tennis team opened its season with a 9-0 victory over Shenandoah University of Virginia on Sunday, as the Lyons played the first of four matches down south in as many days.
Softball
Late rally in nightcap sends Wheaton to sweep, 4-0 record in Florida
March 9, 2008
FORT MYERS, FL- Senior Erika Marini's (Pawtucket, RI/Saint Raphael Academy) 100th career hit, an RBI triple, capped a five-run sixth inning as the Wheaton College softball team rallied past Wilmington College of Ohio, 7-6 in a nightcap on Sunday after the Lyons had earlier defeated Albion College of Michigan, 8-1 during the Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic at the Cape Coral Sports Complex.
Women's Indoor Track and Field
Kohlman's AQ, women's school-record relay leads Wheaton at ECACs
March 8, 2008
CAMBRIDGE, MA- Freshman Marcus Kohlman (Milton, MA/Milton) reached an NCAA national meet automatic qualifying height in the high jump and a women's school-record relay led the Wheaton College indoor track and field teams at this weekend's two-day Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championship.
Men's Indoor Track and Field
Kohlman's AQ, women's school-record relay leads Wheaton at ECACs
March 8, 2008
CAMBRIDGE, MA- Freshman Marcus Kohlman (Milton, MA/Milton) reached an NCAA national meet automatic qualifying height in the high jump and a women's school-record relay led the Wheaton College indoor track and field teams at this weekend's two-day Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championship.
Softball
Lyons open with two wins in Florida, start 2-0 for first time since 2005
March 8, 2008
FORT MYERS, FL- The Wheaton College softball team opened its season by receiving nine strikeouts from senior hurler Jodi Moynagh (Worcester, MA/Holy Name Central Catholic) during a 6-3 win over Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (WPI) on Saturday before junior Stacey Kelleher's (Brockton, MA/Brockton) sixth-inning RBI single sent the Lyons past Elms College, 1-0 during the nightcap as the Lyons won twice at the Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic at the Lee County Sports Complex.
Baseball
Nationally-ranked Lyons open spring with 12-4 loss to highly-touted TCNJ
March 8, 2008
PHOENIX, AZ- The nationally-ranked Wheaton College baseball team opened its 2008 campaign with a 12-4 setback to highly-touted The College of New Jersey Saturday afternoon.
Women's Lacrosse
Lyons see early lead disappear in 15-9 non-league loss to host Gordon
March 8, 2008
WENHAM, MA- The Wheaton College women's lacrosse team sprinted to a 3-0 advantage 1:45 into play Saturday afternoon at Gordon College, but the Lyons relinquished their lead for good before the midway point of the opening half in suffering a 15-9 setback at Brigham Athletic Complex.
Women's Basketball
2008 NCAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT - Wheaton's second-half comeback bid falls just short against Tufts, 71-67
March 7, 2008
NEWBURGH, NY- The Wheaton College women's basketball team whittled a 14-point second-half deficit with less than nine minutes to play down to three with 24 ticks on the clock before falling short of nationally-ranked Tufts University, 71-67 in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament Friday night at Mount Saint Mary College's Kaplan Center.
Women's Lacrosse
Five hat tricks push Wheaton past Emerson in season opener
March 6, 2008
SMITHFIELD, RI- Five different players netted hat tricks for the Wheaton College women's lacrosse team, as the Lyons opened the season with a 19-4 victory over Emerson College on Thursday night under the lights at Bryant University's Turf Field Complex.
Men's Lacrosse
2008 season preview
March 6, 2008
NORTON, MA- A new slogan, a new head coach and a large contingent of new players have infused new life into the Wheaton College men's lacrosse program this spring.
Women's Basketball
Hickey named to D3hoops.com Team of the Week for first time
March 5, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College women's basketball standout Krystin Hickey (Manchester, NH/New Hampton School) was one of five players from around the nation to be named to the D3hoops.com Team of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, March 2.
Women's Lacrosse
2008 season preview
March 5, 2008
NORTON, MA- Instead of preaching win-loss record, conference championship and postseason to her 23-player team, third-year Wheaton College women's lacrosse head coach Mary Jacobs is talking about basic concepts, love for the game and a positive mentality.
Women's Swimming and Diving
Three women's swimmers named to NEWMAC Academic All-Conference team
March 5, 2008
NORTON, MA- Five Wheaton College student-athletes were named to the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Academic All-Conference team for the winter of 2007-08.
Women's Basketball
Pleat and Michals named to NEWMAC Academic All-Conference team
March 5, 2008
NORTON, MA- Five Wheaton College student-athletes were named to the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Academic All-Conference team for the winter of 2007-08.
Women's Soccer
Wheaton women's soccer set to tour Portugal from March 6-16
March 5, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College women's soccer team will make its first international appearance during spring break, as the Lyons are set to travel through Portugal from March 6-16 while competing in three games against local teams.
Field Hockey
Wheaton field hockey slated to travel to Argentina from March 7-16
March 5, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College field hockey team will spend March 7-16 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as the squad is slated to play three games against local teams as the highlight of its first trip abroad under eighth-year head coach Rebecca Begley.
Women's Basketball
Aitchison, Hickey earn all-conference honors, Hodgdon named top coach
March 4, 2008
WORCESTER, MA- The Wheaton College women's basketball team had its best league awards showing since 1994-95, as junior Krystin Hickey (Manchester, NH/New Hampton School) earned first-team all-conference honors, senior Becky Aitchison (Norwalk, CT/Trinity Catholic) landed on the second team, and Melissa Hodgdon was named coach of the year at the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference's (NEWMAC) postseason meeting at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) on Tuesday.
Men's Basketball
Coppola earns team's first league rookie honor, named to second team
March 4, 2008
WORCESTER, MA- Wheaton College men's basketball standout Anthony Coppola (Watertown, MA/Watertown) became the program's first freshman to earn New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Rookie-of-the-Year honors and be selected to an all-conference team, as he was named to the second squad during Tuesday's postseason meeting at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).
Men's Tennis
2008 season preview
March 3, 2008
NORTON, MA- After seeing her team advance to the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament championship match each of the last three years, losing in league play during that time only to perennial conference power Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 19th-year Wheaton College men's tennis head coach Lynn Miller expects the 2008 season to be the beginning of a rebuilding phase.
Women's Basketball
Aitchison caps eventful weekend by drawing weekly NEWMAC honor
March 3, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College women's basketball standout Becky Aitchison (Norwalk, CT/Trinity Catholic) drew the first New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Player-of-the-Week accolade of her career for the week ending on Sunday, March 2.
Women's Basketball
Wheaton headed to Mount Saint Mary for NCAA Tournament, Lyons set to face Tufts
March 3, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College women's basketball team found out Monday morning that it is headed to Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, New York, for its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 13 seasons, as the Lyons are matched up against regional foe Tufts University in Friday's opening round at 5:00 p.m.
Men's Swimming and Diving
Men's swimming and diving finishes fifth at NEWMAC Championship
March 2, 2008
CAMBRIDGE, MA- The Wheaton College men's swimming and diving team came within nine points of fourth place during this weekend's three-day New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Championship, as the Lyons accumulated 341 points and took fifth at Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Zesiger Pool.
Synchronized Swimming
Lyons place third among seven teams at East Collegiate Regional
March 2, 2008
BUFFALO, NY- The Wheaton College synchronized swimming team turned in a strong showing at the East Collegiate Regional, placing third among seven squads at Canisius College's Koessler Athletic Center Pool as the two-day competition ended on Sunday.
Women's Basketball
2008 NEWMAC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT - Wheaton captures first NEWMAC Championship, downs Springfield, 74-69
March 2, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College women's basketball team captured its first New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament championship in the league's 10-year history and will make a return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 13 years, as the top-seeded Lyons downed third seed Springfield College, 74-69 in Sunday's title game in Emerson Gymnasium.
Women's Indoor Track and Field
Pair of automatic qualifications met by Lyons at All New England meet
March 1, 2008
BOSTON, MA- Three school records fell and two automatic qualifications for the NCAA Championship were met by the Wheaton College men's and women's indoor track and field teams at the All New England Championship, as the two-day meet finished on Saturday at Boston University's Track and Tennis Center.
Men's Indoor Track and Field
Pair of automatic qualifications met by Lyons at All New England meet
March 1, 2008
BOSTON, MA- Three school records fell and two automatic qualifications for the NCAA Championship were met by the Wheaton College men's and women's indoor track and field teams at the All New England Championship, as the two-day meet finished on Saturday at Boston University's Track and Tennis Center.
Men's Basketball
2008 NEWMAC MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT - Seventh-seeded Lyons unable to fend off third seed Coast Guard, 68-56
March 1, 2008
WORCESTER, MA- The seventh-seeded Wheaton College men's basketball team held a 36-26 halftime advantage and led by as many as 12 points early in the second half but were unable to hang on against third seed United States Coast Guard Academy, as the Lyons fell to the defending champion Bears, 68-56 during Saturday afternoon's New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament semifinal round at Worcester Polytechnic Institute's (WPI) Harrington Auditorium.
Women's Basketball
2008 NEWMAC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT - Wheaton defeats WPI, 59-53, reaches first league title game in 13 years
March 1, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College women's basketball team advanced to its first New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament championship game and initial league title contest in 13 years Saturday, as the top-seeded Lyons defeated fourth seed Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), 59-53 in a semifinal contest at Emerson Gymnasium.
Baseball
2008 season preview
February 29, 2008
NORTON, MA- Twelfth-year head coach Eric Podbelski is a firm believer in challenging his Wheaton College baseball team, and few could find fault with the approach or end result, as the Lyons recently enjoyed their finest three-year stretch in the program's 10-year varsity history.
Softball
2008 season preview
February 29, 2008
NORTON, MA- As Gina Loudenburg looks around her office, she laments about how hard it will be to pack away two decades worth of mementos.
Women's Cross Country
Women's cross country earns USTFCCCA All-Academic laurels
February 28, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College women's cross country team was one of 143 squads from across Division III to earn U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic honors for the 2007 season.
Men's Basketball
Men's basketball prepares for ninth NEWMAC Tournament final four, seventh-seeded Lyons to oppose number three Coast Guard in semifinals
February 28, 2008
NORTON, MA- For the ninth time in the 10-year history of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC), the Wheaton College men's basketball team prepares to take part in the semifinal round of the league tournament, as the seventh-seeded Lyons will face number three United States Coast Guard Academy on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. in Worcester Polytechnic Institute's (WPI) Harrington Auditorium.
Women's Basketball
Lyon women set to host NEWMAC basketball final four
February 28, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College women's basketball team is gearing up to host its second New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament semifinal and final rounds this weekend, as the top-seeded Lyons welcome fourth seed Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) to Emerson Gymnasium on Saturday.
Men's Basketball
2008 NEWMAC MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT - Coppola's 28 trigger upset, seventh-seeded Wheaton takes down number two Clark
February 27, 2008
WORCESTER, MA- Freshman Anthony Coppola (Watertown, MA/Watertown) nearly collected his fifth 30-point game of the season, as his 28 triggered the seventh-seeded Wheaton College men's basketball team's 78-74 upset of number two Clark University in the first round of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament on Wednesday in Kneller Athletic Center.
Women's Basketball
2008 NEWMAC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT - Wheaton advances to host semifinal round following 79-36 win against MIT
February 27, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College women's basketball junior Krystin Hickey (Manchester, NH/New Hampton School) fell three assists shy of a triple-double in Wednesday night's New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament opener, leading the top-seeded Lyons to a 79-36 triumph over eighth seed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Emerson Gymnasium.
Women's Swimming and Diving
Wheaton women's swimming's final record receives adjustment
February 25, 2008
NORTON, MA- Due to a scoring change that affected the outcome of a Wheaton College women's swimming and diving home meet against Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on Saturday, December 8, the Lyons' final record has been changed.
Women's Basketball
Champney collects first NEWMAC weekly honor of career
February 25, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College women's basketball standout Jenny Champney (Bedford, MA/Bedford) collected the first New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Player-of-the-Week honor of her career for the week ending on Sunday, February 24.
Softball
Loudenburg to step down as Wheaton head softball coach following season
February 25, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College Executive Director of Athletics Chad Yowell has announced Gina Loudenburg's resignation as the Lyons' head softball coach, effective at the conclusion of the 2008 season.
Women's Swimming and Diving
Wheaton posts program-best third-place finish at NEWMAC meet, Lyons combine for nine school records and trio of conference marks
February 24, 2008
WELLESLEY, MA- The Wheaton College women's swimming and diving team recorded its best finish in the 10-year history of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Championship, as the Lyons came in third with a school-record 645 points as the three-day meet wrapped up on Sunday at Wellesley College's Chandler Pool.
Men's Indoor Track and Field
Handful of NCAA provisional qualifying marks lead Wheaton tracksters at USATF national and New England meets
February 24, 2008
NORTON, MA- A handful of NCAA national meet provisional qualifying marks paved the way for the Wheaton College men's and women's indoor track and field teams at the United States Track and Field (USATF) National Championship in Boston's Reggie Lewis Center and USATF New England Championship at Harvard University on Sunday.
Women's Indoor Track and Field
Handful of NCAA provisional qualifying marks lead Wheaton tracksters at USATF national and New England meets
February 24, 2008
NORTON, MA- A handful of NCAA national meet provisional qualifying marks paved the way for the Wheaton College men's and women's indoor track and field teams at the United States Track and Field (USATF) National Championship in Boston's Reggie Lewis Center and USATF New England Championship at Harvard University on Sunday.
Women's Indoor Track and Field
Jamiel takes third in pentathlon at Division III New England Championship
February 24, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College men's indoor track and field sophomore Howard Powell (Brooklyn, NY/Boys and Girls) shattered his own school record in the 55-meter hurdles event Saturday afternoon at the Division III New England Championship at Tufts University.
Men's Indoor Track and Field
Powell shatters school's 55M hurdles record at Division III New England Championship
February 24, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College men's indoor track and field sophomore Howard Powell (Brooklyn, NY/Boys and Girls) shattered his own school record in the 55-meter hurdles event Saturday afternoon at the Division III New England Championship at Tufts University.
Synchronized Swimming
Wheaton hosts four-team routines meet, finishes third overall
February 23, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College synchronized swimming team hosted a four-school routines-only meet Saturday afternoon, as the Lyons finished third to Division I schools Canisius College and Boston University in Balfour Natatorium.
Men's Basketball
Wheaton's buzzer beater falls short, Lyons drop NEWMAC affair at Clark
February 23, 2008
WORCESTER, MA- The Wheaton College men's basketball team suffered its fourth New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) loss by four points or fewer on Saturday, as freshman Anthony Coppola's (Watertown, MA/Watertown) midcourt heave at the buzzer was off the mark, and the Lyons fell at Clark University, 92-90 in the Kneller Athletic Center.
Women's Basketball
Lyons win first NEWMAC regular season title, down Clark, 71-50
February 23, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College women's basketball team won its first New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) regular season championship in the 10-year history of the league on Saturday afternoon, downing Clark University, 71-50 during Senior Day in Emerson Gymnasium.
Men's Basketball
Lyons drop home finale to first-place WPI in NEWMAC play
February 20, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College men's basketball team fell in its regular season home finale to first-place Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), 109-58 in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Wednesday evening in Emerson Gymnasium.
Women's Basketball
Wheaton moves one step closer to first NEWMAC regular season title following 68-63 victory over MIT
February 20, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College women's basketball team moved one step closer to capturing its first New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) regular season title in the league's 10-year history thanks to a 68-63 victory over visiting Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Wednesday night in Emerson Gymnasium.
Synchronized Swimming
Lyons return to Keuka for second straight day, finish third at tri-meet
February 17, 2008
KEUKA PARK, NY- The Wheaton College synchronized swimming team made its second appearance at Keuka College's Ayers Pool in as many days on Sunday, this time placing third during a tri-meet with the hosts and The Ohio State University.
Synchronized Swimming
Wheaton faces pair of Division I squads at four-team Keuka Invitational
February 16, 2008
KEUKA PARK, NY- In its second trip to New York in three weekends, the Wheaton College synchronized swimming team competed at Keuka College's four-team invitational, as the Lyons took fourth at Ayers Pool on Saturday.
Women's Indoor Track and Field
Ten event wins highlight Wheaton's competition at Coed Invitational
February 16, 2008
CAMBRIDGE, MA- Ten first-place showings highlighted the Wheaton College men's and women's indoor track and field teams' competition at Saturday's non-scoring Coed Invitational at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Men's Indoor Track and Field
Ten event wins highlight Wheaton's competition at Coed Invitational
February 16, 2008
CAMBRIDGE, MA- Ten first-place showings highlighted the Wheaton College men's and women's indoor track and field teams' competition at Saturday's non-scoring Coed Invitational at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Women's Basketball
Hot second-half shooting sends Wheaton past WPI, 60-44, Lyons regain sole possession of first place in NEWMAC
February 16, 2008
WORCESTER, MA- Behind 59.1 percent second-half shooting and a 16-3 run in the final stanza that broke open a three-point game, the first-place Wheaton College women's basketball team knocked off Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), 60-44 on Saturday in Harrington Auditorium.
Men's Basketball
Pride pulls away from Wheaton late in handing Lyons third straight loss
February 16, 2008
SPRINGFIELD, MA- The Wheaton College men's basketball team trailed by just two points midway through the second half Saturday afternoon at Springfield College before the Pride outscored the visiting Lyons, 24-12 the rest of the way en route to a 74-60 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) victory at Blake Arena.
Women's Soccer
Stiegler shares Pan American Maccabi Games experience with NCAA's Double-A Zone
February 14, 2008
Wheaton College women's soccer senior Jenna Stiegler (Madison, WI/Middleton) recently wrote for the Double-A Zone, the NCAA's official blog, recounting her experience represented the United States during winter break at the 11th Pan American Maccabi Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Women's Basketball
Lyons match school's league wins mark with 64-54 decision over Wellesley
February 13, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College women's basketball team matched last year's program-best nine league victories Wednesday night against Wellesley College, as the Lyons downed the visitors, 64-54 in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action at Emerson Gymnasium.
Women's Soccer
Wheaton women's soccer awarded NSCAA Team Ethics accolade
February 13, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College women's soccer team was one of 59 college teams from around the country to earn the 2007 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Team Ethics Award, which recognizes teams that exhibit fair play, sporting behavior and adherence to the laws of the game, as reflected by the number of yellow caution or red ejection cards they are shown by referees throughout the season.
Men's Swimming and Diving
Lyons conclude regular season at non-scoring Middlebury Invitational
February 9, 2008
MIDDLEBURY, VT- The Wheaton College men's and women's swimming and diving teams wrapped up their regular season Saturday afternoon at the non-scoring Middlebury College Invitational.
Women's Swimming and Diving
Lyons conclude regular season at non-scoring Middlebury Invitational
February 9, 2008
MIDDLEBURY, VT- The Wheaton College men's and women's swimming and diving teams wrapped up their regular season Saturday afternoon at the non-scoring Middlebury College Invitational.
Men's Indoor Track and Field
Five provisional qualifications, school record highlight competition in NYC
February 9, 2008
NEW YORK, NY- Five provisional qualifications for the NCAA Championship and one school record highlighted the Wheaton College men's and women's indoor track and field teams' competition on Friday and Saturday at the eighth annual New Balance Collegiate Invitational, a Division I-heavy event that was contested at the New York City Armory.
Women's Indoor Track and Field
Five provisional qualifications, school record highlight competition in NYC
February 9, 2008
NEW YORK, NY- Five provisional qualifications for the NCAA Championship and one school record highlighted the Wheaton College men's and women's indoor track and field teams' competition on Friday and Saturday at the eighth annual New Balance Collegiate Invitational, a Division I-heavy event that was contested at the New York City Armory.
Synchronized Swimming
Lyons top own four-team invitational, Montes contributes to four wins
February 9, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College synchronized swimming team won all four routines and had the highest average in each of the three figures competitions it entered, as the Lyons won their own four-team invitational behind 91.5 points on Saturday in Balfour Natatorium.
Women's Basketball
Wheaton's eight-game NEWMAC streak snapped at Coast Guard, Lyons fall into first-place tie with Bears following 76-61 loss
February 9, 2008
NEW LONDON, CT- The Wheaton College women's basketball team saw its eight-game New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) winning streak come to an end Saturday afternoon at the United States Coast Guard Academy, as the Bears jumped out early and never looked back in their 76-61 victory at Merriman Gymnasium.
Men's Basketball
Lyons rally before slipping against Babson, Coppola nets season-high 36
February 9, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College men's basketball team overcame an early 22-point deficit to lead in the second half before falling to Babson College, 77-73 on Saturday in Emerson Gymnasium, the Lyons' third New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) loss by four points or less.
Men's Swimming and Diving
Jordan's stellar week leads to ECAC Co-Swimmer-of-the-Week honor
February 7, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College men's swimming standout Matt Jordan (Ellsworth, ME/Ellsworth) was tabbed Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Co-Swimmer of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, February 3.
Women's Basketball
Athletics partners with CAC to promote 'Think Pink' initiative, department to also celebrate NGWSD at Wellesley basketball game
February 7, 2008
NORTON, MA- The Wheaton College Department of Athletics is partnering with the institution's chapter of Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) to raise awareness in the fight against breast cancer through the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's (WBCA) 'Think Pink' initiative, which will take place on Wednesday, February 13, when the women's basketball team hosts Wellesley College at 7:00 p.
Men's Basketball
Wheaton's last-tick three misses the mark as Lyons lose at Coast Guard, 60-57
February 6, 2008
NEW LONDON, CT- Sophomore Ben Stehle's (Newton, MA/Newton South) deep three-pointer with 1.2 seconds on the clock was off the mark Wednesday night, as Wheaton College suffered a 60-57 loss to the United States Coast Guard Academy in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) men's basketball action in Merriman Gymnasium.
Women's Basketball
First-place Lyons remain perfect in NEWMAC with 67-54 win at Babson
February 6, 2008
BABSON PARK, MA- The first-place Wheaton College women's basketball team used a 19-5 second-half run to blow open a two-point game and remain undefeated in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC), as the Lyons downed Babson College, 67-54 on Wednesday at Staake Gymnasium.
Women's Basketball
Hickey caps memorable week with ECAC's and NEWMAC's top honors
February 4, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College women's basketball standout Krystin Hickey (Manchester, NH/New Hampton School) capped a memorable week by being selected Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Co-Player of the Week and New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Player of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, February 3.
Men's Basketball
Coppola lands ECAC and NEWMAC Player-of-the-Week selections
February 4, 2008
NORTON, MA- Wheaton College men's basketball standout Anthony Coppola (Watertown, MA/Watertown) was named Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Co-Player of the Week and New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Player of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, February 3.
Synchronized Swimming
Synchro opens Story era with third-place showing at Canisius Invitational
February 2, 2008
BUFFALO, NY- The Wheaton College synchronized swimming team opened its season by placing third at the Canisius Invitational on Saturday at the Koessler Athletic Center Pool during Rebecca Story's debut as a collegiate head coach.
Men's Indoor Track and Field
Lyon track teams combine for three event victories at Tufts Invitational
February 2, 2008
MEDFORD, MA- The Wheaton College men's and women's indoor track and field teams combined for three event wins at Tufts University's Gantcher Family Sports & Convocation Center Saturday afternoon, with the women placing fourth and the men taking eighth.
Women's Indoor Track and Field
Lyon track teams combine for three event victories at Tufts Invitational
February 2, 2008
MEDFORD, MA- The Wheaton College men's and women's indoor track and field teams combined for three event wins at Tufts University's Gantcher Family Sports & Convocation Center Saturday afternoon, with the women placing fourth and the men taking eighth.
Women's Swimming and Diving
Women's swimming breaks victories record for fourth straight season, Lyons sweep while men split against NESCAC competition
February 2, 2008
NORTON, MA- For the fourth straight season, the Wheaton College women's swimming and diving team eclipsed the program record for victories, as the Lyons swept Bates College, 189-108 and Tufts University, 167-131 on Saturday in Balfour Natatorium and upped their record to 16-3.
Men's Swimming and Diving
Women's swimming breaks victories record for fourth straight seaso