2014 Field Hockey Archived Headlines

  • Ripke, Kenney Highlight 12 Field Hockey MASCAC All-Academic Honorees
    February 04, 2015
    Westfield, MA --- Worcester State juniors Megan Ripke and Krissy Kenney underscored 12 selections on the MASCAC Fall All-Academic Team as announced by conference publicist Emily Diekelmann. The field hockey team also sported a 3.18 GPA during the fall semester.
  • McPherson, O'Rourke, Ripke Claim All-Little East Field Hockey Honors
    November 13, 2014
    N. Dartmouth, MA --- Senior Kelli McPherson along with junior classmates Julie O’Rourke and Megan Ripke have all been named to the Little East Conference in a vote by the league’s 12 head coaches this week as announced by conference publicist Megan Erbes.
  • Field Hockey's Run Ends In Little East Quarterfinals To UMass Dartmouth
    November 04, 2014
    N. Dartmouth, MA --- Third-seeded UMass Dartmouth netted a trifecta of goals in the opening frame to seal up a 3-1 victory over #6 Worcester State in the quarterfinals of the Little East Tournament Quarterfinals this evening at Cressy Field. Senior Molly Kilday potted the lone goal for the Lancers.
  • Preview: Field Hockey Tries To Upset UMass Dartmouth In LEC Quarterfinals
    November 03, 2014
    Click inside for a preview of Tuesday's Little East Tournament quarterfinal match-up between third-seeded UMass Dartmouth and sixth-seeded Worcester State.
  • Field Hockey Defeated In Season Finale By Eastern Connecticut
    November 01, 2014
    Mansfield, CT --- Despite a late goal and an assist helper by junior Julie O'Rourke, Worcester State was dispatched, 3-2, by Eastern Connecticut in Little East Conference field hockey action this afternoon.
  • Field Hockey Falls To Fitchburg State On The Road, 2-1
    October 25, 2014
    Fitchburg, MA --- Worcester State was defeated 2-1 by Fitchburg State in Little East Conference field hockey action this morning. Junior Megan Ripke tallied the lone goal in the second-half for the Lancers.
  • Ledwith Lifts Field Hockey In 2-1 Victory Over Southern Maine
    October 21, 2014
    Worcester, MA --- Junior Taylor Ledwith fired home the game-winning goal with 13:01 left in regulation off a pass from senior Kelli McPherson (Mansfield, MA) to help lift Worcester State to a 2-1 victory over Southern Maine in Little East Conference field hockey action this evening at Coughlin Field.
  • Field Hockey Shuts Down Westfield State, 2-0
    October 17, 2014
    Worcester, MA --- Junior classmates Julie O’Rourke and Krissy Kenney both potted first half markers as they helped lift Worcester State to a 2-0 victory over Westfield State in Little East Conference field hockey action this evening at Coughlin Field.
  • O’Rourke, Childs Pace Field Hockey Over Clark In 2-0 Victory
    October 14, 2014
    Worcester, MA --- Junior Julie O’Rourke netted a first half penalty stroke and senior Jourdan Childs added a late insurance goal as Worcester State defeated Clark, 2-0, this evening in non-conference field hockey action at Coughlin Field.
  • Field Hockey Hosts "Play 4 The Cure" Game Against Clark On Tuesday
    October 13, 2014
    Worcester, MA --- In conjunction with National Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Worcester State field hockey team will be hosting a “Play 4 The Cure” game on Tuesday, October 14 as the Lancers entertain Clark in a 7 PM match-up.
  • Field Hockey Blanked On The Road By Keene State, 3-0
    October 11, 2014
    Keene, NH --- Worcester State was defeated 3-0 by Keene State in Little East Field Hockey action this afternoon. Freshman Kathryn Salemme stopped nine shots in the setback for the Lancers.
  • Telegram & Gazette: "Pothier leads Worcester State Field Hockey Squad"
    October 10, 2014
    Worcester, MA --- For Worcester State University field hockey head coach Chris Pothier, his love for the game began back in high school on Cape Cod. Pothier, 10 years ago, was one of only two male players on the Sandwich High field hockey team.
  • Field Hockey Drops 2-1 Heartbreaker To Western Connecticut
    October 08, 2014
    Worcester, MA --- Worcester State suffered a 2-1 setback to Western Connecticut in Little East Conference field hockey action this evening at Coughlin Field. Junior Krissy Kenney potted the only goal of the contest in the second half for the Lancers.
  • Field Hockey, Women's Basketball Participate In Community Reading Day
    October 07, 2014
    Worcester, MA --- On Friday, October 3, several members of the women’s basketball and field hockey team participated in a community reading day at the Tatnuck Magnet School. The event held was the official kick-off to the City of Worcester's “20 Minutes, Every Child, Every Day” campaign.”
  • Field Hockey Edged By Bridgewater State At Home, 4-3
    October 04, 2014
    Worcester, MA --- Bridgewater State scored three times in the second half to post a 4-3 victory over Worcester State in Little East Conference field hockey action this afternoon at Coughlin Field. Senior Katelyn Abber netted one of the three goals for WSU in the setback.
  • O'Rourke, Lepkowski Lead Field Hockey In Thrilling 2-1 Victory Over UMass Dartmouth
    October 02, 2014
    N. Dartmouth, MA --- Junior Julie O'Rourke blasted home the game-winning goal on a penalty corner with no time left as she helped lift Worcester State to a 2-1 win over UMass Dartmouth in Little East Conference field hockey action this evening at Cressley Field.
  • O’Rourke Distinguished With LEC Offensive Player of the Week Laurels
    September 30, 2014
    N. Dartmouth, MA --- Junior Julie O’Rourke has been tabbed Little East Conference Field Hockey Offensive Player of the Week for collecting 10 points in a 2-0 week for Worcester State.
  • O'Rourke, Stout Defense Pace Field Hockey In 1-0 Victory Over Salem State
    September 27, 2014
    Worcester, MA --- Junior Julie O’Rourke’s tally proved to be the difference maker in a 1-0 triumph over Salem State in Little East field hockey action this afternoon at Coughlin Field. Junior Alli Baker registered a key defensive save in the second half to preserve a scoreless game.
  • Kenney, O'Rourke Help Field Hockey Earn Shutout Win Over Becker
    September 23, 2014
    Worcester, MA --- Junior teammates Julie O’Rourke and Krissy Kenney combined for six goals to help lift Worcester State to an 8-0 triumph over Becker in non-conference field hockey action this evening at Coughlin Field.
  • Field Hockey Uses Second Half Surge To Defeat Framingham State, 4-1
    September 20, 2014
    Framingham, MA --- Junior teammates Julie O'Rourke and Taylor Ledwith along with freshman Jolane Thibault all had one goal and an assist each as they helped propel Worcester State to a 4-1 victory over Framingham State in Little East field hockey action this afternoon.
  • Field Hockey Dispatches Unbeaten WPI, 3-1
    September 16, 2014
    Worcester, MA --- Worcester State defeated crosstown rival WPI, 3-1, in non-conference field hockey action this afternoon. Junior Krissy Kenney highlighted three different goal scorers with the game-winning marker just before the end of the first half.
  • Field Hockey Drops 5-0 Decision To Plymouth State
    September 13, 2014
    Plymouth, NH --- Plymouth State defeated Worcester State, 5-0, on the opening weekend of Little East Conference play. Senior Jourdan Childs and junior Megan Ripke both logged defensive saves in the setback for the Lancers.
  • Gillis, Kilday Help Spark Field Hockey In 5-2 Victory Over Anna Maria
    September 11, 2014
    Worcester, MA --- Freshman Bridget Gillis registered two goals and senior Molly Kilday dished out a trio of assists as the pair helped propel Worcester State to a 5-2 triumph over Anna Maria in non-conference field hockey action this evening at Coughlin Field.
  • Field Hockey Falls At Home To Salve Regina, 3-0
    September 06, 2014
    Worcester, MA --- Salve Regina utilized three second-half markers to blank Worcester State, 3-0, in non-conference field hockey action this afternoon at Coughlin Field. Freshman Kathryn Salemme stopped three shots in the setback for the Lancers.
  • Field Hockey Team Puts On Skills Clinic At Tahanto High School
    September 03, 2014
    Boylston, MA --- On Friday, August 22, the Worcester State field hockey team traveled to Tahanto High School to help put on a skills and small game clinic from 3-5 PM. With 30 players in attendance, the participants rotated through fundamental and core stations, making a second rotation through fun and dynamic games.
  • Babson Shuts Down Field Hockey, 5-0
    September 03, 2014
    Worcester, MA --- Worcester State fell to Babson, 5-0, in non-conference field hockey action this evening at Coughlin Field. Freshman Kathryn Salemme recorded six stops between the pipes for the Lancers.
  • O’Rourke, Ledwith Pace Field Hockey To 3-1 Win Over Elms
    August 30, 2014
    Chicopee, MA --- Junior teammates Julie O’Rourke and Taylor Ledwith both registered three points apiece as they helped Worcester State post a 3-1 road victory over Elms in non-conference field hockey action this afternoon.
  • Field Hockey, WSU Athletic Director Michael Mudd Participate In "Cold Water Challenge"
    August 24, 2014
    Worcester, MA --- The Worcester State field hockey team and athletic director Michael Mudd have joined the nationwide movement to help spread the word about ALS and the "Ice Bucket Challenge."
  • Follow The Field Hockey Squad As They Travel Holland
    June 01, 2014
    Check out the field hockey teams blog as they take the trek to the Netherlands. In the final post, the girls talk about spending their morning and afternoon at the World Cup Games, rooting on Team USA and a scavenger hunt.