2014 Field Hockey Archived Headlines

Season
Ripke, Kenney Highlight 12 Field Hockey MASCAC All-Academic Honorees
Ripke, Kenney Highlight 12 Field Hockey MASCAC All-Academic Honorees

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
McPherson, O'Rourke, Ripke Claim All-Little East Field Hockey Honors

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
Field Hockey's Run Ends In Little East Quarterfinals To UMass Dartmouth

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
Preview: Field Hockey Tries To Upset UMass Dartmouth In LEC Quarterfinals

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
Field Hockey Defeated In Season Finale By Eastern Connecticut

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
Field Hockey Falls To Fitchburg State On The Road, 2-1

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
Ledwith Lifts Field Hockey In 2-1 Victory Over Southern Maine

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
Field Hockey Shuts Down Westfield State, 2-0

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
O’Rourke, Childs Pace Field Hockey Over Clark In 2-0 Victory

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
Field Hockey Hosts "Play 4 The Cure" Game Against Clark On Tuesday

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
Field Hockey Blanked On The Road By Keene State, 3-0

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"
Telegram & Gazette: "Pothier leads Worcester State Field Hockey Squad"

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
Field Hockey Drops 2-1 Heartbreaker To Western Connecticut

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
Field Hockey, Women's Basketball Participate In Community Reading Day

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
Field Hockey Edged By Bridgewater State At Home, 4-3

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
O'Rourke, Lepkowski Lead Field Hockey In Thrilling 2-1 Victory Over UMass Dartmouth

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.