2011 Field Hockey News Archives

  • Field Hockey Team Honored With NFHCA SGI/Gladiator Academic Team Award
    March 05, 2012
    Worcester, MA --- For the fourth-consecutive season, the Worcester State field hockey team has been lauded by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) for their work in the classroom.
  • Seven Recieve Nod To Little East Fall All-Academic Team
    November 18, 2011
    N. Dartmouth, MA --- Seven field hockey student-athletes have been named to the Little East Fall All-Academic Team as announced by league publicist Jack Holleran. Both senior Sarah Cozzens and Samantha Janda were repeat honorees.
  • Trio Of Seniors Named To LEC All-Conference Field Hockey Team
    November 09, 2011
    N. Dartmouth, MA --- Worcester State senior teammates Samantha Janda, Sarah Cozzens and Molly Cotter have all been selected for All-Little East Conference Field Hockey honors for their roles in leading the Lancers to their first winning season and the LEC playoffs since 2008.
  • Field Hockey Bounced From ECAC Tournament In Setback To Mount Holyoke
    November 09, 2011
    South Hadley, MA --- #3 Mount Holyoke defeated sixth-seeded Worcester State, 8-1, this evening in the quarterfinal round of the ECAC Division III Field Hockey Tournament. Sophomore Lindsey McGeary tallied the lone goal for the Lancers in the loss.
  • Field Hockey Earns ECAC DIII New England Tournament Bid
    November 07, 2011
    Cape Cod, MA --- The Worcester State has been slotted as the sixth seed and will play #3 Mount Holyoke on Wednesday at 7 PM in this week’s upcoming ECAC Division III New England Field Hockey Tournament. The playoff berth marks the sixth time in program history that the Lancers have received a nod to the tournament.
  • Field Hockey Ousted From LEC Tournament In 4-1 Setback To UMass Dartmouth
    November 02, 2011
    N. Dartmouth, MA --- Sixth-seeded Worcester State dropped a 4-1 loss to #3 UMass Dartmouth this evening in the quarterfinals of the Little East Tournament this evening. Senior Samantha Janda eclipsed the single-season record for points with 38 while classmate Lauren Daley took over the LEC lead in defensive saves in the setback.
  • Daley, McPherson Receive Little East Field Hockey Weekly Honors
    October 31, 2011
    N. Dartmouth, MA --- Senior back Lauren Daley and freshman midfielder Kelli McPherson have both been tabbed with Little East Conference Weekly Honors for helping lead Worcester State to a 3-1 triumph over Fitchburg State this past weekend. Daley was honored as the Defensive Player of the Week while McPherson copped Rookie of the Week accolades.
  • Three First-Half Goals Lift Field Hockey Over Fitchburg State, 3-1
    October 29, 2011
    Worcester, MA --- Senior Samantha Janda had a goal and an assist to help Worcester State to a 3-1 victory over Fitchburg State in LEC field hockey action at Coughlin Field. With the triumph the #6 Lancers earn their first LEC Tournament berth since the 2008 season and will play third-seeded UMass Dartmouth on Wednesday at 6:30 PM.
  • Janda, Mullen Earn Weekly Little East Honors
    October 25, 2011
    N. Dartmouth, MA --- Senior forward Samantha Janda and junior net minder Rebecca Mullen have both received the nod for weekly Little East Conference honors for their respective performances in a 2-0 week for Worcester State.
  • Field Hockey Blanks Eastern Connecticut, 4-0
    October 22, 2011
    Worcester, MA --- Sophomore Lindsey McGeary notched two goals and junior keeper Rebecca Mullen posted her fourth shutout of the season as they helped lead Worcester State to a 4-0 triumph over Eastern Connecticut in Little East Conference field hockey action this afternoon.
  • Janda Helps Field Hockey Defeat Southern Maine, 3-1
    October 19, 2011
    Gorham, ME --- Senior Samantha Janda tallied two goals and added the game-winning helper to help lead Worcester State to a 3-1 triumph over Southern Maine in Little East field hockey action this afternoon. Janda also moved into a tie for ninth on the WSU's all-time scoring list.
  • Field Hockey Falls To Westfield State, 1-0
    October 15, 2011
    Westfield, MA --- Westfield State scored a goal eight minutes into the game that would prove to be the contest-winner as they defeated Worcester State, 1-0 in Little East Field Hockey action this afternoon. Junior net-minder Rebecca Mullen registered four saves in the defeat.
  • New England College Scores Late Goal To Defeat Field Hockey, 1-0
    October 13, 2011
    Henniker, NH --- New England College scored a goal with 10 minutes remaining in regulation to defeat Worcester State, 1-0 in non-conference field hockey action this evening. Senior Lauren Daley made two defensive saves in the losing effort for the Lancers.
  • Field Hockey Falls To Keene State, 3-0
    October 08, 2011
    Worcester, MA --- Worcester State was blanked 3-0 this afternoon by Keene State in Little East Field Hockey action at Coughlin Field. Senior Molly Cotter highlighted the defensive effort with a save for the Lancers in the defeat.
  • Field Hockey Snaps Skid With 1-0 Triumph Over Western Connecticut
    October 04, 2011
    Danbury, CT --- Senior Sarah Cozzens netted her team-leading 12th marker of the season for what would prove to be the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Western Connecticut. Junior Rebecca Mullen also picked up the shutout between the pipes for WSU.
  • Field Hockey Defeated By Bridgewater State, 2-1
    October 01, 2011
    Bridgewater, MA --- Bridgewater State handed Worcester State a 2-1 setback this afternoon in Little East Conference field hockey action. Senior Samantha Janda would net her tenth goal of the season in the setback for WSU.
  • UMass Dartmouth Uses Strong Second Half To Defeat Field Hockey, 7-3
    September 28, 2011
    Worcester, MA --- UMass Dartmouth netted five goals in the second half as they would hand Worcester State a 7-3 setback this evening in Little East Conference field hockey action. Senior Sarah Cozzens recorded two markers in the setback for WSU.
  • Janda Tabbed Co-Little East Player of the Week
    September 26, 2011
    North Dartmouth, MA --- Worcester State senior forward Samantha Janda has been honored as this week’s Little East Conference Co-Field Hockey Player of the Week for her standout performance in a 2-1 week for the Lancers.
  • Field Hockey Rallies Past Salem State In 4-3 Triumph
    September 24, 2011
    Salem, MA-- The Worcester State defeated Salem State, 4-3, Saturday in Little East Field Hockey action on the road this afternoon. Senior Samantha Janda tallied a hat-trick in a span of 80 seconds to help give the Lancers what they would need for the victory.
  • Janda And Cozzens Lead Field Hockey To 5-0 Victory Over Becker
    September 22, 2011
    Leicester, MA --- Senior classmates Samantha Janda and Sarah Cozzens both netted two goals apiece to help lead Worcester State to a 5-0 triumph over Becker in non conference field hockey action on the road. Junior Ally Valencia also sent in her first tally of the season for the games third marker in the victory.
  • Field Hockey Falls to Cross-Town Rival WPI, 3-1
    September 20, 2011
    Worcester, MA --- WPI scored three goals in the first half to defeat Worcester State 3-1, at Coughlin Field. Senior Sarah Cozzens scored her sixth goal of the season in the second half from a pass by classmate Samantha Janda.
  • Field Hockey Drops 2-1 Setback To Plymouth State
    September 17, 2011
    Worcester, MA --- Plymouth State scored two goals in the second half for a 2-1 comeback victory over Worcester State this afternoon in Little East Conference field hockey action. Senior Lauren Daley recorded two defensive saves in the setback for WSU.
  • Field Hockey defeats Anna Maria, 6-0
    September 15, 2011
    Paxton, MA --- Sophomore Lindsey McGeary and senior Samantha Janda combined for four goals as Worcester State defeated the Anna Maria 6-0 during a non-conference matchup at AMCAT Field on this evening. The Lancers improve to 4-0 on the season.
  • Field Hockey Opens LEC Play with Triumph Over Framingham State
    September 10, 2011
    Worcester, MA --- Senior Sarah Cozzens and sophomore Lindsey McGeary each netted goals to help lead Worcester State to a 2-0 victory over Framingham State on the opening weekend of Little East Conference field hockey play this afternoon at Coughlin Field.
  • Field Hockey Blanks Elms, 6-0
    September 03, 2011
    Worcester, MA --- Worcester State had a pair of hat tricks from sophomore Lindsey McGeary and senior Sarah Cozzens to propel them to a 6-0 win over Elms College in non conference field hockey action at Coughlin Field.
  • Field Hockey Comes From Behind To Defeat Clark, 2-1, In Overtime
    September 01, 2011
    Worcester, MA --- Freshman Kelli McPherson notched the game-winning stroke on a pass from senior Molly Cotter off a penalty corner to help lead Worcester State to a 2-1 extra frame victory this evening over cross-town rival Clark.