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Field Hockey (4-5) Falls to Wesleyan in Non-Conference Road Contest
The Wheaton College field hockey team managed to even up Wesleyan at 2-2 in the early minutes of the second half, but the Lyons allowed two additional goals down the stretch in dropping a 4-2 decision in a non-conference contest Tuesday afternoon in Middletown.
The Cardinals jumped out to a 2-0 advantage midway through the opening half, tallying goals at 22:04 and 20:15, respectively. The Lyons halved Wesleyan's lead with nine minutes remaining in regulation as first-year Elizabeth Rowland (Holliston, MA/Holliston) posted her first career goal. Senior Melanie Kilsey (Lincoln, RI/Lincoln) picked up her first assist of the season on the play. Trailing 2-1 entering the second stanza, Rowland didn't waste any time with her second tally of the contest, knotting the game at two goals apiece with just under 33 minutes to play.
That's all the scoring Wheaton would see, as the Cardinals tacked on two additional goals in the final 28 minutes of play. In 63 minutes of action, first-year goalkeeper Emily Fiskio (Branford, CT/Branford) registered 11 saves while allowing three goals. Senior goalie Amy Haller (Pittsburgh, PA/Western Reserve Academy) gave up a goal in seven second-half minutes for the Lyons. The Cardinals outshot Wheaton, 17-8 and held a 22-5 advantage in penalty corners.
Men's Soccer (8-2-0, 2-0-0) Returns to National Ranking, Lyons Unbeaten in 23 Straight
The Wheaton College men's soccer team got back into the national rankings with a placement of 22nd overall according to the latest National Soccer Association of America (NSCAA) poll. In a 2-0 week, the Lyons solidified their ranking by cruising past Rivier, 6-1 on Wednesday followed by a 1-0 victory over Coast Guard in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play Saturday at Keefe Field. Wheaton ran its home unbeaten streak to 23 games.
The Lyons reeled off six unanswered goals en route to a commanding 6-1 non-conference victory at Rivier Wednesday night. Senior forward David Wurm (Dunstable, MA/Groton-Dunstable) spearheaded the Wheaton attack by posting his first career hat-trick within a six-minute span of the opening half. Sophomore Barry Finnerty (Milton, MA/Beaver Country Day), who registered a career-high three assists on the night, accounted for two assists on Wurm's goals. Senior Jason Percy (Plymouth, MA/Plymouth South) extended the visitor lead to 4-0 at the 32:42 minute mark, delivering a shot from classmate Shaun Cavanaugh (Newtown, CT/Newtown).
In the second half, senior Dan Antoniuk (Philadelphia, PA/Central) received a through ball from Finnerty to balloon the advantage to five goals. Senior Jason Colley (Thornton, CO/Regis Jesuit) rounded out the scoring in the 57th minute, as junior John Chronis (Danvers, MA/Beaver Country Day) earned the assist on the play. Seeing his first action of the season, senior goalkeeper Mike Henninger (Duxbury, MA/Duxbury), who returned from an injury, picked up the victory for the Lyons. Wheaton outshot Rivier by an aggregate 55-2 margin.
On Saturday, Antoniuk, who is Wheaton's all-time leading scorer in every offensive statistical category with 50 goals and 31 assists for 131 points, tallied the contest's lone goal early in the second half to give Wheaton a 1-0 victory over Coast Guard. The Lyons extended their home winning streak to 20 games and have now won 16 straight conference games. After battling to a scoreless tie in the first 45 minutes of play, the Lyons capitalized early in the second frame. Finnerty launched a deep ball towards the net that Antoniuk was able to punch past the Bear goalkeeper. The goal was Antoniuk's team- leading eighth of the season.
The narrow margin almost haunted the Lyons, as Coast Guard was presented with a scoring chance with 16 minutes to play. Antoniuk was called for a handball in the box, setting up the Bears with a penalty kick. On the ensuing kick, the Coast Guard player pushed his shot high and wide of the net. Starting his fourth game of the season, freshman Max Hellman (Oklahoma City, OK/Casady) notched a pair of important saves for Wheaton. The Lyons outshot the Bears, 26-5.
Women's Soccer (10-1-0, 2-0-0) Runs NEWMAC Winning Streak to 18 Games, Prihoda Shatters Wheaton All-Time Career Goals Record
The Wheaton College women's soccer team extended its winning streak to seven games with a pair of victories over Amherst and Coast Guard. Ranked fifth nationally and first in New England, the Lyons avenged their only loss from last year, cruising past Amherst, 5-1 in a rematch of the 2001 NCAA Division III New England Regional Tournament semifinal round game. On Saturday, the Blue and White posted their 18th straight conference victory (including tournament games) with a convincing 5-0 decision at Coast Guard.
Versus Amherst, junior Tracy Prihoda (Needham, MA/Needham) registered her eighth career hat-trick in leading the Lyons to their 26th consecutive regular season victory at Elms Field. Wheaton made an early statement in the fourth minute when Prihoda took a feed from sophomore Beth Caromile (Warwick, RI/Pilgrim) just over midfield and beat the Jeffs goalkeeper on a break-away. Prihoda struck again in the eighth minute, as sophomore Erin Duffy (East Longmeadow, MA/East Longmeadow) picked up the assist.
Amherst was able to narrow the lead to one goal in the 26th minute, but the Blue and White regained the momentum just five minutes later, when Prihoda netted her second hat-trick of the season. Receiving a crossing pass from first-year Kate Miller (Williamstown, MA/Mount Greylock) at the far right side of the penalty box, Prihoda curled her shot just inside the left post for the third Wheaton goal. The Lyons added a fourth goal less than three minutes later, thanks to Caromile's rifling shot into the left side of the net. Freshman Katie Hall (Longmont, CO/Niwot) earned the assist on the play.
Five minutes into the second stanza, the Lyons tacked on their fifth and final goal when sophomore Erin Brennan (Mesa, AZ/Xavier College Prep) received a corner kick from junior Debbie Case (Harvard, MA/Broomfield) and headed it in the net for a commanding 5-1 advantage. Junior Jessica Broomhead (Barrington, RI/Barrington) stopped four shots on the afternoon for the Lyons.
At Coast Guard, Prihoda tallied three goals for the ninth time in her career, but none more important than her hat-trick on Saturday, as she broke Christina Mirrione's (North Easton, MA/Oliver Ames) '99 record for goals in a career. Prihoda wasted no time breaking the record, as she scored the second Wheaton goal at the 11:54 minute mark, which tied the mark with 55 career goals. Sophomore Joslyn Vendola (Kittery Point, ME/St. Thomas Aquinas [NH]) picked up her first assist of the season on the play. Exactly 2:15 later, sophomore Carolyn Wills (Salt Lake City, UT/East) found Prihoda for the record- breaking 56th goal. Prihoda wasn't finished, as she found the back of the net in the 22nd minute.
Overshadowed by the record-breaking day was the Wheaton offense. The Lyons scored all five goals in the first 22 minutes of play. Brennan posted the first Lyon goal in the fourth minute off a Miller assist. After two Prihoda goals, Miller added a tally of her own, this time taking a pass from Prihoda in the 17th minute, for the 4-0 Wheaton advantage. Miller capped a four-point day (1 goal, 2 assists) by feeding Prihoda on the final goal of the afternoon. Broomhead and first-year Emily Lipsky (Whitestone, NY/Sacred Heart Academy) combined in net for the Wheaton shutout. Broomhead saved three shots in 65 minutes, while Lipsky registered two saves in the remaining 25 minutes.
Women's Tennis (5-5, 2-5) Posts 2-1 Week with Wins over Clark and Salve Regina
The Wheaton College women's tennis team evened its overall record to .500 following a 2-1 showing on the week, which included a 9-0 sweep versus Clark in a conference contest Tuesday afternoon. Over the weekend, the Lyons closed out their home regular season play with a 9-0 victory over Salve Regina on Friday and then dropped an 8-1 decision at Smith on Saturday. In five home matches, Wheaton posted a 3-2 record at the Clark Tennis Courts.
Setting the tone early in the Clark match, the Lyons swept the doubles matches with three convincing victories. At number one doubles, senior Tanya Soares (Lincoln, RI/Lincoln) and freshman Mia Mathias (Boxford, MA/Pingree School) teamed for an 8-4 victory. Junior Emily Dana (Hamilton, MA/Governor Dummer Academy) and sophomore Caitlin Amaral (Glocester, RI/Ponaganset) scored an 8-1 victory in the second slot, while sophomore Lauren Carmichael (Arlington, MA/Arlington) and first-year Eliza Cutler (Harvard, MA/Broomfield School) defeated their opponents, 8-2 at third doubles.
In singles action, Wheaton kept the momentum going as Mathias rolled to a 6-0, 6-1 victory in number one singles, while Dana scored a 6-1, 6-0 victory at second singles. Soares didn't allow a game with a perfect 6-0, 6-0 triumph in the third slot, while both Amaral and sophomore Maris Madeira (Southwest Harbor, ME/Mount Desert Island) were victorious 6-0, 6-1, in fourth and fifth singles, respectively. Sophomore Whitney Sirois (Presque Isle, ME/Presque Isle) finished off the sweep with a 6-0, 6-2 win.
In Friday's home finale with Salve, Wheaton got the ball rolling early with a pair of hard-fought victories in the doubles portion of the match. At first doubles, Soares and Mathias posted an 8-5 decision. Third doubles proved to be more competitive, as Madeira and Sirois pulled out a 9-8 victory, while Dana and Amaral were 8-2 victors at second doubles, giving the Lyons a 3-0 advantage heading into singles play. In the singles competition, Wheaton continued its strong play by sweeping all six matches. Mathias won, 6-1, 6-3 in the top position, while Dana downed her opponent 6-3, 6-0. The most competitive match of the afternoon came at third singles between a pair of Lincoln, RI natives. Soares battled to a 7-2 tiebreaker victory in the first set and used her momentum in the second set, completing the sweep with a 6-3 decision. Amaral (6-1, 6-2), Madeira (6-2, 6-2) and Sirois (6-1, 6-3) rounded out the singles wins at the four through six spots, respectively.
Playing for the second consecutive day Saturday afternoon, Smith was near perfect, defeating the visiting Lyons, 8-1. The Pioneers started the match by sweeping through the doubles competition. The Wheaton top doubles tandem, comprised of senior Soares and Mathias, had the best showing for the Lyons, falling 8-5 to their opponents. The lone bright spot for Wheaton transpired in singles play, as Sirois registered a 6-0, 6-1 victory at number six singles. Smith swept the one through five singles spots.
Women's Volleyball (8-11, 1-3) Sweeps Clark, Posts 0-4 Mark at Wellesley Invitational
The Wheaton College women's volleyball team extended its winning streak to five matches Tuesday night, as the Lyons recorded their first conference win by sweeping Clark, 3-0 (31-29, 31-29, 30-22) at Emerson Gymnasium. Over the weekend, Wheaton was winless in four matches at the prestigious Wellesley Invitational.
On Friday, the Lyons were defeated by St. Thomas (MN), 3-1 (20-30, 18-30, 30-26, 24-30) and swept by host Wellesley, 3-0 (23-30, 22-30, 16-30), both of which were receiving national votes in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) poll. Wheaton then fell to second-ranked Cal State Hayward, 3-0 (19-30, 12-30, 28-30) and 17th-ranked Ithaca (NY), 3-0 (20-30, 21-30, 29-31) Saturday afternoon.
Against Clark, the Lyons held a decisive lead through the majority of the first game, including a 29-24 advantage. Clark reeled off five straight points to knot the contest at 29 apiece, but Wheaton closed out the game in strong form, as freshman middle hitter Marriah Vengroff (Storrs, CT/E.O. Smith) posted the game-winning point with her fifth kill of the contest. Despite trailing 19-13 and 23-17 in the second game, the Lyons rallied by taking nine of the game's next ten points en route to a 26-24 edge. Tied at 29 for the second straight game, Vengroff and first-year outside hitter Elizabeth Reagh (Seattle, WA/Seattle Lutheran) led the hitting charge to close out the victory. In game three, Wheaton jumped out to leads of 21-15 and 26-19 before completing the sweep 30-22. Senior outside hitter Melissa Jamin (Cold Spring, NY/Haldane) and junior setter Darcey Vertuca (Boulder, CO/Boulder) posted double-double performances. Jamin recorded 11 kills and 11 digs, while Vertuca accounted for 38 assists and 16 digs. Vengroff finished the night with 12 kills and Reagh added nine kills and six digs.
Against St. Thomas (MN), Reagh led the way offensively with 12 kills. Jamin accounted for a team-best 16 digs, while Vertuca recorded a double-double with 26 assists and 13 digs. In Friday's nightcap versus Wellesley, Vengroff led the hitting charge with seven kills. Jamin and first-year outside hitter Katie Stephens (Santa Barbara, CA/Dos Pueblos) totaled seven digs apiece, while Vertuca distributed the ball for a team-high 19 assists. On Saturday, Reagh totaled nine kills in the loss to Cal-State Hayward, while Vertuca added 18 assists and 10 digs. Jamin also accounted for 10 digs. In the tournament's final match with Ithaca, Reagh led the offensive attack with seven kills in addition to her 20 digs. Stephens accounted for 21 digs, while Vertuca added 22 assists.
Cross Country Men Runner-Up at Dana Boardman Invitational, Women Place Sixth
The Wheaton College men's cross country team turned in a solid performance at the 2002 Dana Boardman Invitational Saturday morning at Stonehill College, as the Lyons placed second overall in the nine-team field. On the women's side, Wheaton posted a sixth-place finish among the nine competing teams. Stonehill's men's and women's programs captured the team championships.
The Lyon men totaled an impressive 65 points among seven Division II programs, while the women finished with 145 points, just one point shy of conference rival Wellesley. Junior Brannin Buehner (Lubec, ME/Lubec) and sophomore Erin O'Brien (North Easton, MA/Oliver Ames) captured All-Invitational honors with a pair of top ten finishes.
Buehner covered the 8,000-meter course in a time of 28:24, leading the fleet of five Wheaton runners finishing among the top 20 places overall. Juniors Terry Panetta (Hicksville, NY/St. Anthony's) and Brian Donoghue (Holyoke, MA/Holyoke Catholic) finished 14th and 16th with times of 29:02 and 29:26, respectively.
Rounding out the top five finishers on the men's side was sophomore Joe Chadwick (Shelburne Falls, MA/Mohawk Trail Regional) and first-year Ross Kahill (South Portland, ME/South Portland). Placing 17th overall, Chadwick posted a time of 29:34, while Kahill's 19th place mark stood in a time of 29:46.
For the women, O'Brien covered the 5,000-meter race in a time of 19:39. Sophomore Lindsay Whalen (Dedham, MA/Dedham) was the only other Wheaton athlete to place in the top 20, finishing 20th overall in a time of 20:33. First-year Christina Langevin (Wilbraham, MA/Minnechaug Regional) and sophomore Emily Doenges (Milford, CT/Saint Joseph) placed 33rd and 39th with times of 21:17 and 21:31, respectively.
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