2013 Field Hockey Archived Headlines

  • Six From Field Hockey Team Named To NFCHA All-Academic Squad
    March 23, 2014
    Worcester, MA --- Worcester State freshman Alli Baker and senior Amanda Turnbull underscore five field hockey student-athletes who have been selected to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) All-Academic Squad.
  • Bitters, Turnbull Underscore Seven Field Hockey MASCAC All-Academic Selections
    February 10, 2014
    Westfield, MA --- Worcester State field hockey seniors Katherine Bitters and Amanda Turnbull highlight seven names on the MASCAC Fall All-Academic Team as announced by conference publicist Emily Deikelmann.
  • Field Hockey Lands Three On The Little East All-Academic Team
    November 26, 2013
    N. Dartmouth, MA --- Senior Amanda Turnbull joins sophomore classmates Krissy Kenney and Megan Ripke as part of the Little East All-Academic Team as announced by league publicist Jack Holleran.
  • Field Hockey Falls to Plymouth State In ECAC Semifinals
    November 16, 2013
    Plymouth, NH --- Worcester State fell to Plymouth State, 7-1, in the semifinals of the ECAC Division III New England Field Hockey Tournament this afternoon at Arold Field. Freshman Meghan Pini connected on the Lancers lone goal tallying her fifth of the year in the 48th minute.
  • Field Hockey Tops Smith 2-1 In Overtime ECAC Quarterfinals
    November 13, 2013
    Northampton, MA --- Sophomore Julie O’Rourke potted the game winning marker, 2:35 into overtime to help lead fifth seeded Worcester State to a 2-1 win over #4 Smith in the quarterfinal round of the ECAC Division III New England Field Hockey Tournament.
  • McPherson Selected To Little East Conference Third-Team
    November 12, 2013
    North Dartmouth, MA --- Junior Kelli McPherson has been selected to the Little East Conference Third-Team in a vote by the leagues 12 head coaches this past week as announced by conference publicist Jack Holleran.
  • Field Hockey Selected For ECAC Division III New England Tournament Field
    November 11, 2013
    Cape Cod, MA --- The Worcester State field hockey team has been tabbed as the fifth seed and will travel to #4 Smith College on Wednesday to play in the opening round of the ECAC Division III New England Field Hockey Tournament at 2 PM.
  • Field Hockey Bounced From Little East Tournament By Keene State
    November 06, 2013
    Keene, NH --- Top-seeded Keene State blanked #8 Worcester State 4-0 in the quarterfinal round of the Little East Conference Tournament on Tuesday evening. Senior Allison Romano made 12 saves in the setback for the Blue and Gold.
  • Romano Recognized As Corvais ECAC New England Defensive Player of the Week
    November 05, 2013
    Westfield, MA --- Senior net minder Allison Romano has honored as this week's ECAC Division III New England Defensive Player of the Week for her efforts in a 2-0 triumph over Eastern Connecticut on Saturday, November 2.
  • O'Rourke, Ripke Help Pace Field Hockey To Win Over Eastern Connecticut
    November 02, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Sophomore Julie O’Rourke registered a goal and an assist to help propel Worcester State past Eastern Connecticut State, 2-0, this afternoon in Little East field hockey action at Coughlin Field. Sophomore Megan Ripke also logged a key defensive save to preserve the shutout with 15 minutes left in regulation.
  • Field Hockey Posts 7-2 Triumph Over Fitchburg State
    October 26, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Freshman Katelyn Carmody collected seven points with a trio of goals and an assist to help Worcester State defeat Fitchburg State, 7-2, in Little East Conference field hockey action this morning at Coughlin Field.
  • Carmody Tabbed LEC Field Hockey Rookie of the Week
    October 26, 2013
    N. Dartmouth MA --- Freshman Katelyn Carmody has been named Little East Conference Field Hockey Rookie of the Week for her efforts in leading Worcester State to a 2-1 record in the last week.
  • O'Rourke Breaks Single-Season Assist Mark In 3-2 Win Over Anna Maria
    October 25, 2013
    Paxton, MA --- Sophomore Julie O'Rourke registered the game-winning goal and helped on an insurance goal to help lead Worcester State to a 3-2 victory over Anna Maria on Thursday evening.
  • Southern Maine Defeats Field Hockey, 6-2
    October 22, 2013
    Gorham, ME --- Southern Maine used a strong opening stanza to best Worcester State, 6-2, in Little East field hockey action this evening. Junior Kelli McPherson and sophomore Julie O'Rourke both tallied for the Lancers in the setback.
  • Westfield State Edges Field Hockey, 4-3
    October 18, 2013
    Westfield, MA --- Westfield State used a penalty corner as time expired to defeat Worcester State, 4-3, in Little East Conference field hockey action on Friday evening. Trailing late in the game by two, junior Katelyn Abber netted two goals to help even up the score for the Lancers.
  • McPherson Paces Field Hockey To 3-0 Triumph Over Clark
    October 15, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Junior Kelli McPherson finished with a goal and a pair of assists, leading visiting Worcester State to a 3-0 win over crosstown rival Clark University in non-league field hockey action on Tuesday evening.
  • Keene State Blanks Field Hockey, 4-0
    October 12, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Keene State used a second-half outburst to defeat Worcester State, 4-0, in Little East field hockey action this evening. Senior net minder Allison Romano collected a trio of saves in the setback and the shutout marked the first time WSU has been held scoreless in 12 contests this season.
  • O’Rourke Paces Field Hockey Past Western Connecticut In 4-0 Triumph
    October 09, 2013
    Danbury, CT --- Sophomore Julie O’Rourke had a hand in three of Worcester State’s four goals as the Lancers blanked Western Connecticut 4-0 this evening on the road in Little East Conference field hockey action at the Western Athletic Complex.
  • Bridgewater State Posts 5-1 Victory Over Field Hockey
    October 05, 2013
    Bridgewater, MA --- Bridgewater State defeated Worcester State, 5-1, in Little East Conference field hockey action. Junior Kelli McPherson had the lone tally to break the shutout for the Lancers with 59:38 on the clock.
  • UMass Dartmouth Edges Field Hockey, 3-2
    October 01, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Despite two goals by junior Katelyn Abber, Worcester State fell to UMass Dartmouth, 3-2, in Little East Conference field hockey action this evening. Sophomore Julie O'Rourke also dished out two assists to take over the sole lead in the LEC.
  • Field Hockey Falls To Salem State, 3-2, In Double-Overtime Thriller
    September 28, 2013
    Salem, MA --- Sophomore Julie O'Rourke and freshman Meghan Pini netted a goal apiece for the Lancers but it was not enough as Salem State went on to defeat the Lancers, 3-2, in double-overtime this afternoon at Alumni Field.
  • O'Rourke, Turnbull Power Field Hockey Past Becker, 7-0
    September 24, 2013
    Leicester, MA --- Worcester State defeated local rival Becker, 7-0, in non-conference field hockey action this evening at Alumni Field. Sophomore Julie O'Rourke had a career-best six points with two assists and Amanda Turnbull pitched in with two markers.
  • Field Hockey Blanks Framingham State, 1-0, In Little East Affair
    September 21, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Sophomore Julie O’Rourke’s unassisted marker in with 46:42 on the clock stood up as the match clincher to help Worcester State defeat Framingham State, 1-0, in Little East Conference field hockey action this morning at Coughlin Field.
  • Late Surge Lifts Field Hockey Past WPI, 4-2
    September 17, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Sophomore Krissy Kenney slapped home the eventual game-winning goal in the 63rd minute to help Worcester State knock off crosstown rival WPI, 4-2, in non-conference field hockey action this evening at Coughlin Field.
  • Field Hockey Falls To Plymouth State, 6-4, In LEC Opener
    September 14, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Freshman Katelyn Carmody registered a goal and an assist but it was not enough as Plymouth State defeated the Lancers 6-4 this afternoon in the Little East Conference opener for both squads at Coughlin Field.
  • McPherson Tabbed Little East Offensive Player of the Week
    September 10, 2013
    N. Dartmouth, MA --- Junior Kelli McPherson has been selected as the Little East Conference Field Hockey Offensive Player of the Week to help lead the Lancers to a 2-0 mark to start off the season.
  • Kilday Fuels Second-Half Surge In 5-2 Field Hockey Win Over New England College
    September 10, 2013
    Henniker, NH --- Junior Molly Kilday potted a pair of markers in a three-goal uprising as she helped lead Worcester State to a 5-2 triumph over New England College in non-conference field hockey action this evening on the road.
  • McPherson's Hat Trick Lifts Field Hockey Past Salve Regina, 5-1
    September 07, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Junior Kelli McPherson totaled seven points including a hat-trick as she helped lift Worcester State past Salve Regina, 5-1, this afternoon in non-conference field hockey action at Coughlin Field.
  • Abber Nets Hat Trick to Lead Field Hockey Past Elms In 6-0 Victory
    August 31, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Sophomore Katelyn Abber registered her first career hat-trick as she helped propel Worcester State to a 6-0 triumph over Elms in their season opener at Coughlin Field this afternoon.
  • Foxboro Reporter: "Valencia Competes For US Team In Scotland"
    August 05, 2013
    Foxboro, MA --- The email came mid-way through her final collegiate season of field hockey. Worcester State University senior Ally Valencia, who graduated from Foxboro High in 2009, was invited by USA Athletes International to represent her country against some of the top competition from host country Scotland.