June 22, 2009
Trinity's Samarth, Amherst's Robinson Named to CoSIDA Academic All-America Men's At-Large Team
TOWSON, Md. - Seniors Gautam Samarth (Pune, India) of Trinity and Kai Robinson (Vashon, Wash.) of Amherst were selected as Academic All-America by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Tuesday, June 9. The two individuals were members of the College Division Men's At-Large Teams, with Samarth earning First Team honors and Robinson garnering Second Team recognition.

June 22, 2009
Former Wesleyan Baseball Member Dominguez Signs with Boston Red Sox Organization
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. - Former Wesleyan SS/P Drew Dominguez '09 became the first Cardinal baseball player to sign a contract with a Major League Baseball team in 44 years after signing with the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, June 16. Dominguez was offered a contract as a non-drafted free agent on Thursday, June 11, and after accepting was assigned to the Lowell Spinners, a Single-A short season minor league affiliate based in Lowell, Mass. in the New York-Penn League.

June 22, 2009
Mwaturura of Trinity Earns CoSIDA Academic All-America Honors
TOWSON, Md. - Trinity College field hockey senior midfielder Christine Mwaturura (Helensvale, Zimbabwe) was named to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America At-Large Third Team, it was announced on Thursday, June 11. She was the only NESCAC student-athlete selected on the College Division At-Large Teams. The Women’s At-Large program for Academic All-America includes the sports of bowling, crew, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, skiing, tennis and water polo.

June 22, 2009
Amherst's Tropiano, Bates' Alexander Garner CoSIDA Academic All-America
HADLEY, Mass. - Seniors Elise Tropiano (Plainview, N.Y.) of Amherst and Isabel Alexander (Harvard, Mass.) of Bates were chosen by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) as members of the Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Academic All-America College Division Second Team, it was announced on Friday.

June 19, 2009
Williams Clinches 11th Consecutive Directors' Cup
ORLANDO, Fla. - Williams clinched its 11th consecutive Division III Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup with 1066.50 points. The Ephs competed in 16 postseason championships earning points in the maximum nine women’s sports and in seven men’s sports, including the national collegiate skiing championship. The announcement was made by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) on Friday at the 44th annual NACDA convention in Orlando, Fla.

June 18, 2009
Former Eph Standout Greenberg Named Williams Men's Tennis Head Coach
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Williams College athletic director Harry Sheehy announced today that former Eph standout Dan Greenberg ’08 has been named to succeed Dave Donn as the head coach of the Eph men’s tennis team. Arguably one of the youngest men’s head tennis coaches in NCAA play, Greenberg will coach three current Ephs who were his teammates during his playing days in seniors Nick Lebedoff and Jeremy Weinberger, and junior Ari Binder.

June 16, 2009
Twelve Men's Tennis Players Named All-America by ITA
HADLEY, Mass. - Twelve men's tennis players came away with All-America honors on Monday, it was announced by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). Of the 12 individuals honored, six were for singles play while four doubles teams were recognized, a total of eight players.

June 16, 2009
Nine Women's Tennis Players Recognized by ITA as All-America
HADLEY, Mass. - Nine NESCAC women's tennis players claimed Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-America honors on Monday. Five individuals were honored for singles play, while three doubles teams garnered All-America recognition.

June 12, 2009
Amherst's Tropiano Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year Award
HADLEY, Mass. – Elise Tropiano (Plainview, N.Y.), a 2009 graduate of Amherst College and a former participant on the Jeffs’ cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field teams, has been nominated for the 2009 NCAA Woman of the Year Award by the NESCAC. She is the second individual from Amherst in the past three years to be nominated by the conference for Woman of the Year, after Shauneen Garrahan was nominated in 2007. The NCAA Woman of the Year Award honors senior student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate careers in the areas of academic achievement, athletics excellence, service and leadership.

June 12, 2009
Former Trinity Baseball Players Bayer, Killeen Join Boston Red Sox Organization
HARTFORD, Conn. - The Boston Red Sox selected Trinity College senior RHP Jeremiah Bayer (Greenfield, Mass.) in the 30th round of Major League Baseball's Amateur Draft, and Bantam senior catcher Sean Killeen (Greenfield, Mass.) signed a free agent contract with the Red Sox shortly after the conclusion of the draft.

June 12, 2009
Williams' Moore Named CRCA Coach of the Year
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - For the third time in four years (2006, 2008 & 2009) the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) has named Justin Moore from Williams the National Division III Coach of the Year. It is the fourth time that Moore has been accorded national coach of the year honors (2000).

June 10, 2009
Hamilton's Steuben Field to Receive Artificial Turf
CLINTON, N.Y. - A second anonymous donor has recently stepped forward with a million-dollar gift to Hamilton College, this time to replace the natural grass at Steuben Field with an artificial grass surface. The college's Board of Trustees approved moving ahead with the project once all funding is secured. The complete cost of the upgrade is projected to be $1,350,000, with the balance of the funds contributed by Hamilton alumni, primarily former members of the football and lacrosse teams, and parents of current student-athletes.

June 9, 2009
Murphy Named Men's Soccer Head Coach at Connecticut College
NEW LONDON, Conn. - Kenny Murphy, assistant soccer coach at Brown University, has been named men’s soccer head coach at Connecticut College. Murphy, a former professional soccer player, spent 16 years on Wall Street as a successful commodities broker before joining Brown’s soccer program in 2003.

June 9, 2009
Connecticut College Announces Wilson as New Women's Basketball Head Coach
NEW LONDON, Conn. - Brian Wilson, associate head coach at the College of the Holy Cross, has been named women’s basketball head coach at Connecticut College. Wilson, a 2000 graduate of the University of Virginia, spent six years with the Crusader program in the Patriot League, handling the critical role of recruiting coordinator for the past five seasons.

June 4, 2009
Williams Selects O'Neil as Women's Ice Hockey Head Coach
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Williams College athletic director Harry Sheehy announced on Thursday that Marissa O’Neil, formerly an assistant coach for national champion Amherst College, has been named the head coach of the women’s ice hockey program. O’Neil replaces Shannon Bryant, who resigned. Bryant spent three years at Williams and compiled a record of 21-46-7.

June 3, 2009
Kosgei of Hamilton Named Men's Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year
NEW ORLEANS, La. - Hamilton junior Peter Kosgei (Kapsabet, Kenya) has been selected the 2009 NCAA Division III Men's Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Kosgei received the same award in 2008.

May 30, 2009
Williams Wins Fourth Consecutive NCAA Women's Rowing Title
CHERRY HILL, N.J. - At Cooper River Park on Saturday, Williams continued its dominance in the NCAA Division III Rowing Championships and won its record fourth consecutive team title at the national championships. The Ephs won the Division III Eights and placed a second boat fifth in the Grand Final to finish with 24 points atop the team standings.

May 27, 2009
Twelve Individuals Selected by IWLCA as All-America
HADLEY, Mass. - Twelve NESCAC student-athletes were selected by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) as All-America on Wednesday, May 27. Of the 12 individuals chosen, four individuals - Williams senior Elizabeth Burns, Middlebury senior Taryn Petrelli, Colby senior Kate Sheridan, and Trinity sophomore Rachel Romanowsky - came away with First Team honors.

May 26, 2009
Eight Individuals Garner CRCA All-America Honors
HADLEY, Mass. - The Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) announced on Tuesday its Pocock All-America team for the 2009 season. This award recognizes the outstanding performances of rowers and coxswains at NCAA Division III institutions. A total of eight NESCAC student-athletes earned All-America honors, with five individuals on the First Team.

May 24, 2009
Bates' Tandem of Stein and Rupasinghe Win NCAA Men's Tennis Doubles Title
CLAREMONT, Calif. - Bates College pair Ben Stein and Amrit Rupasinghe defeated rival Bowdoin College's duo Jamie Neely and Oscar Pena 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 for the NCAA Men's Tennis Doubles Championship on Sunday night at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps.

May 23, 2009
Carthage Downs Trinity 10-1 in NCAA Baseball Championship
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. – Junior RHP Jordan Jaehne-Llanas allowed seven hits, five walks, and an unearned run with nine strikeouts in eight-plus innings, and senior 1B John Lequia totaled five RBI, including a grand slam to lead the Carthage College Red Men to a 10-1 win over the defending NCAA Champion Trinity College Bantams in an elimination game of the NCAA Baseball Championship Saturday afternoon at Fox Cities Stadium. Trinity closes its season at 33-7, bowing out in the Division III World Series in two games for the third time.

May 23, 2009
Hamilton Men Finish Tied for Ninth at NCAA Track & Field Championships
MARIETTA, Ohio - The Hamilton men's track & field team finished tied for ninth on Saturday with 20.0 points at the 2009 NCAA Track & Field Championships hosted by Marietta College. Junior Peter Kosgei (Kapsabet, Kenya) earned his second individual title of the weekend by winning the 5,000-meter run.

May 22, 2009
2009 Spring All-Academic Selections Announced
HADLEY, Mass. – The New England Small College Athletic Conference announced its 2009 Spring All-Academic selections today, with 455 student-athletes that participated in a spring sport earning All-Academic recognition. To be honored, a student-athlete must have reached junior academic standing and be a varsity letter winner with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.35. A transfer student must have completed one year of study at the institution.

May 22, 2009
Trinity Suffers 8-5 Loss to Kean in NCAA Baseball Championship
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. – The Kean University Cougars took advantage of six Trinity College Bantam errors to take an 8-5 win over the defending NCAA Champions in the opening round of the NCAA Baseball Championship Friday afternoon at Fox Cities Stadium. Trinity falls to 33-6 with its first loss in eight games and its first loss of the post-season (7-1), and will play Carthage College (38-9), which lost its opening game, 8-1, to the College of Wooster, in a loser’s bracket game tomorrow morning at 11 a.m. EST.

May 22, 2009
Trinity Tandem of Killeen, Bayer Named ABCA First Team All-America
HARTFORD, Conn. - Trinity College seniors Sean Killeen (Greenfield, Mass.) and Jeremiah Bayer (Greenfield, Mass.) were both named First Team All-America by the American Baseball Coaches Association, it was announced on Friday, May 22. The duo helped the Bantams to a 33-7 overall record, the 2009 NESCAC Baseball Championship, and a second-straight NCAA New England Regional title along with a spot in the NCAA Baseball Championship.

May 22, 2009
Hamilton's Kosgei Wins Steeplechase During Day Two of NCAA Track & Field Championships
MARIETTA, Ohio - Hamilton College junior Peter Kosegei (Kapsabet, Kenya) overtook the 3,000-meter Steeplechase field with two laps remaining to win his third-consecutive national title at the 2009 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, hosted by Marietta College. Kosgei had a time of 8:56.67 as he set a new Don Drumm Stadium mark by nearly 20 seconds.

May 21, 2009
2009 Spring All-Sportsmanship Selections Announced
HADLEY, Mass. – The New England Small College Athletic Conference has announced the Spring All-Sportsmanship Team for each spring sport sponsored by the conference. The All-Sportsmanship Team is composed of one student-athlete from each institution for each sport and is selected by the players and coaches from their respective team for their positive contributions to sportsmanship. The student-athlete selected must be in good academic standing and a member of the team at the conclusion of the season in order to be eligible for selection.

May 21, 2009
Amherst Falls to UC Santa Cruz in NCAA Men's Tennis Championship
CLAREMONT, Calif. – The Amherst College men’s tennis team had its season come to an end Thursday afternoon with a 5-0 loss to UC Santa Cruz in the NCAA Tournament finals at the Biszantz Family Tennis Center in Claremont, Calif. While Amherst (28-7) was making its first ever appearance in the national title match, Santa Cruz (18-7) claimed its seventh NCAA title and its third this decade.

May 21, 2009
Williams Wins Second-Straight NCAA Women's Tennis Title
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - For the second straight year and the fourth time in school history, Williams College won the NCAA Women’s Tennis Championships. The Ephs entered the Championships with only two losses on the season, both to Amherst, but won the critical Championship match today to post back-to-back women’s tennis titles for the second time in school history. The Ephs also won consecutive titles in 2001 and 2002.

May 20, 2009
Five Men's Lacrosse Players Recognized on USILA All-America Teams
HADLEY, Mass. - Five NESCAC Men's Lacrosse players were recognized on Wednesday as All-Americans by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA). Of the three All-America teams, Middlebury senior Mike Stone (Boston, Mass.) and Wesleyan senior Spike Malangone (Lake Grove, N.Y.) earned First Team honors.

May 20, 2009
Amherst Upends Washington-St. Louis 5-2 in NCAA Men's Tennis Semifinals
CLAREMONT, Calif. – One day after upsetting Middlebury College to advance to the national semifinals for the first time in program history, the Amherst College men’s tennis team earned a 5-2 win over defending champion Washington University (St. Louis) to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament finals. The Lord Jeffs will take on UC Santa Cruz Thursday at 4 p.m. (EST) at the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges’ Biszantz Family Tennis Center in Claremont, California.

May 20, 2009
Amherst Downs Chicago 5-4 in NCAA Women's Tennis Semifinals
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Amherst College women’s tennis team earned a 5-4 victory over the University of Chicago Wednesday afternoon in the NCAA Championship Semifinals at the Collins Hill Athletic Club in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The Lord Jeffs will take on rival Williams College Thursday at 1 p.m. for the national title.

May 20, 2009
Williams Blanks Emory 5-0 to Reach NCAA Women's Tennis Final
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – After going the distance to defeat Denison University 5-4 on Monday, Alison Swain's Williams College women's tennis team blanked Emory University 5-0 to advance to the NCAA championship match Thursday afternoon at 1:00 PM. The Ephs will face the winner of Wednesday's second semifinal – Amherst vs. Chicago - in their quest to repeat as NCAA champions. Williams was the first women's team to repeat when they won in 2001 and 2002.

May 19, 2009
Amherst Posts 5-1 Win Against Middlebury in NCAA Men's Tennis Quarterfinals
CLAREMONT, Calif. – The Amherst College men’s tennis team earned its first trip to the national semifinals with a 5-1 win over NESCAC rival Middlebury College Tuesday afternoon in the NCAA Championship quarterfinals at the Biszantz Family Tennis Center in Claremont, California. The Lord Jeffs will take on defending national champion Washington University (St. Louis) Wednesday at 4 p.m. (EST).

May 19, 2009
Williams Falls 5-0 to UC Santa Cruz in NCAA Men's Tennis Quarterfinals
CLAREMONT, Calif. - A solid campaign came to a conclusion today for the Williams College men's tennis team when it was defeated, 5-0, by the University of California-Santa Cruz in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament.

May 19, 2009
Amherst Earns 6-0 Decision Over Gustavus Adolphus in NCAA Women's Tennis Quarterfinals
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Amherst College women’s tennis team used a 6-0 win over Gustavus Adolphus College Tuesday afternoon in the NCAA Championship quarterfinals to advance to the national semifinals for the ninth time in program history. The Lord Jeffs will take on the University of Chicago Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Collins Hill Athletic Club in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

May 19, 2009
Williams Tops Denison 5-4 in NCAA Women's Tennis Quarterfinals
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Williams College topped Denison University in NCAA quarterfinal action in a thrilling match that endured four hours. The Ephs managed to take two of the three doubles matches over the Big Red, winning at the numbers one and two slots. Cary Gibson and Nikki Reich combined to top Kristin Cobb and Marta Drane at the #1 spot, 8-6 and Grace Baljon and Taylor French teamed up to best Kendra Murray and Meghan Damico, 8-3.

May 17, 2009
Trinity Edges Eastern Conn. St. 5-4 to Advance in NCAA Baseball Championship
MANSFIELD, Conn. - Senior RHP Jeremiah Bayer (Greenfield, Mass.) allowed one hit and one run with seven strikeouts over 4.1 innings of relief to lead the Trinity College Bantams to a 5-4 win over the host Eastern Connecticut State University Warriors in the finals of the NCAA New England Regional Baseball Championship Tournament this afternoon at Eastern Connecticut Baseball Stadium.

May 17, 2009
Middlebury Comes Up Short at Cortland St. in NCAA Men's Lacrosse Semifinals
CORTLAND, N.Y. - The Middlebury men’s lacrosse team saw its season come to an end with a 16-8 loss at Cortland State in an NCAA Semifinal game. The fourth-ranked Red Dragons closed the game with a 9-2 second-half run to defeat seventh-ranked Middlebury. Cortland advances to next Sunday’s title game against Gettysburg, while the Panthers end their season with an impressive 15-3 mark.

May 17, 2009
Tufts Stays Alive at NCAA Softball Championship with 4-0 Victory Over Texas-Tyler
MONTCLAIR, N.J. - Making a name for themselves and the New England Region at the 2009 NCAA Softball Championships, the Tufts University Jumbos are now one of the final four teams playing after a solid 4-0 victory over the University of Texas at Tyler in an elimination game at Montclair State University on Sunday afternoon. The Jumbos (44-2) will get right back at it on Sunday night at 7:30 pm in another elimination game against Gustavus Adolphus. The winner will move on to the loser's bracket final to be played on Monday at noon.

May 17, 2009
Gustavus Adolphus Eliminates Tufts from NCAA Softball Championship
MONTCLAIR, N.J. - The extraordinary 2009 Tufts University softball season is over following a 5-0 loss to Gustavus Adolphus College at the NCAA Championships on Sunday night at Montclair State University. Gustavus sophomore pitcher Erin Truebenbach allowed just three Jumbo hits in the shutout victory.

May 16, 2009
Coe Edges Tufts 1-0 in NCAA Softball Championship
MONTCLAIR, N.J. - Coe College senior pitcher Sonja Schwenker shut out the Tufts University softball team in a winner's bracket game at the NCAA Championships on Saturday evening, allowing just three hits in a 1-0 victory for the Kohawks. Tufts (43-2) drops into the loser's bracket, where they will face the University of Texas-Tyler in an elimination game on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 pm.

May 15, 2009
Trinity Posts 6-0 Shutout of Southern Maine in NCAA Baseball Regional
MANSFIELD, Conn. - Jeremiah Bayer (Greenfield, Mass.) pitched a complete-game seven-hitter and Sean Killeen (Greenfield, Mass.) highlighted a three-run eighth inning with a two-out, two-run double that carried the third-seeded Trinity College baseball team to a 6-0 win over second-seeded University of Southern Maine Friday morning on the third day of the 2009 NCAA Baseball New England Regional at the Eastern Baseball Stadium.

May 15, 2009
Trinity Rolls Past WPI 14-0 in NCAA Baseball New England Regional
MANSFIELD, Conn. - Junior LHP Derek Anderson (Great Falls, Va.) allowed three hits and no runs in eight innings on the mound with nine strikeouts to lead the Trinity College Bantams to a 14-0 win over the Worcester Polytechnic Institute Engineers in the winner's bracket finals of the NCAA New England Regional Baseball Championship Friday evening at Eastern Connecticut State University.

May 15, 2009
Tufts Claims 3-1 Win Against Cortland St. in NCAA Softball Championship
LITTLE FALLS, N.J. - In a season of firsts for the Tufts University softball program, chalk up yet another milestone. The Jumbos scored single runs in the fifth and sixth innings against Second-Team All-American junior pitcher Katie Finch (Amsterdam, N.Y) and Tufts sophomore right-hander Izzie Santone (Madison, Conn.) did not allow an earned run over seven innings as Tufts defeated Cortland St., 3-1, in game three of the opening round of the 2009 NCAA Softball Championship, hosted by Montclair State University at the MSU Softball Stadium.

May 15, 2009
Ripecky, Cantone of Tufts Earn All-America Honors from NFCA
MONTCLAIR, N.J. - Senior RF Maya Ripecky (Chicago, Ill.) and first-year 1B/DH Lena Cantone (Southington, Conn.) from the Tufts softball team received 2009 Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division II All-American honors Thursday evening at the NCAA Softball Championship Banquet held at The Conference Center at Montclair St.

May 14, 2009
Middlebury Finishes 29th at NCAA Golf Championship
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Middlebury shaved 27 strokes of its score on day two of the NCAA Men's Golf Championships in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The Panthers shot a 302 on their final day at the event, finishing in 29th place as the top teams advance to the final rounds on Friday and Saturday.

May 13, 2009
2009 Baseball All-Conference Teams Announced
HADLEY, Mass. – Trinity senior catcher Sean Killeen (Greenfield, Mass.) has been named the 2009 NESCAC Player of the Year, as determined by the conference coaches. Killeen was part of a Bantams squad that went 12-0 in East Division play for the second-straight year and captured the 2009 NESCAC Baseball Championship this past weekend, the program’s third league title. He is the fourth Trinity player to receive the conference’s top honor this decade, joining Brian Powell (2000), Kurt Piantek (2003), and Jeff Natale (2005).

May 13, 2009
Wood's Three-Run Homer Lifts Trinity Past Westfield St. in NCAA Baseball Regional
MANSFIELD, Conn. - James Wood (Windham, N.H.) hit a game-tying three-run home run with two out in the bottom of the fourth inning to spark the third-seeded and defending national champion Trinity College baseball team to a 6-4 win over sixth-seeded Westfield St.ge Wednesday afternoon on the opening day of the 2009 NCAA New England Regional at the Eastern Conn. St. Baseball Stadium.

May 13, 2009
Middlebury Tied for 35th After Day One at NCAA Men's Golf Championship
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Middlebury shot a 329 on day one at the NCAA Men's Golf Championships in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The Panthers are tied 35th place after day one, as they prepare for day two of the tourney on Thursday. After the first round of competition, Methodist University leads the 36-team field with a score of 279 (-9) on the Ryder Course.

May 13, 2009
Middlebury Picks Up 13-5 Victory at Wesleyan in NCAA Men's Lacrosse Quarterfinals
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. - Middlebury (15-2) advanced to the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament semifinals for the first time since 2005 after a 13-5 win at Wesleyan (15-4) in an quarterfinal match-up here Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers will travel to Cortland (17-2), a 6-5 winner over Western New England, for a semifinal game on Sunday, May 17. The winner of that game advances to the national title game in Foxboro, Mass., Sunday, May 24 against the winner of the Gettysburg-Stevenson semifinal.

May 10, 2009
Killeen's Grand Slam Gives Trinity 2009 Baseball Championship
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Sophomore reliever Connor O’Sullivan Pierce pitched out of a bases loaded jam one half inning after senior Sean Killeen hit a go ahead grand slam, as Trinity College (29-5) overcame eight errors to defeat Tufts University (19-19) 7-3 Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Bantams claimed their second consecutive NESCAC Championship and became the first school to win three titles overall.

May 10, 2009
Tufts Earns 15-9 Win in Resumed Game Five of Baseball Championship
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – The Williams College Ephs (25-12) and the Tufts University Jumbos (19-18) resumed Game 5 of the 2009 NESCAC Baseball Championship Sunday morning in the top of the seventh inning with one out, resulting in a 15-9 Tufts victory. With the win, the Jumbos eliminate Williams from the tournament and earn the chance to challenge the defending NESCAC Champion Trinity Bantams, who they will have to defeat twice to take the trophy.

May 10, 2009
Amherst Rallies Past Johns Hopkins 6-3 in NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament
AMHERST, Mass. – The Amherst College men’s tennis team rallied against Johns Hopkins University this afternoon to emerge with a rare 6-3 win in the NCAA Tournament’s Third Round. The Lord Jeffs fell behind 2-1 after doubles play, before rallying to sit tied at 3-3 midway through singles action. After taking a 4-3 lead, Amherst sophomore Priit Gross (Tartu, Estonia) and senior Zack Lerner (Scarsdale, N.Y.) each completed three-set comeback wins at the same time to give the Jeffs the 6-3 victory.

May 10, 2009
Middlebury Takes Skidmore 5-0 in NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Middlebury has advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals after a 5-0 win over Skidmore in an NCAA Regional match-up on campus. The Panthers will take part in the NCAA Championship week beginning on Tuesday, May 19th in Claremont, California. Middlebury improves to 20-2 on the season with a dozen straight victories, while Skidmore ends its year with a 16-3 mark.

May 10, 2009
Williams Downs Bowdoin 5-1 in NCAA Men's Tennis Third Round
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – The Williams men’s tennis team (14-5) advanced to their thirteenth consecutive NCAA Quarterfinals over Bowdoin College (12-8), 5-1 on Sunday afternoon. Fighting against windy weather and chilly conditions, senior captain Karol Furmaga won the decisive fifth point at court six over Bowdoin’s Josh Cranin, 6-3, 7-5.

May 10, 2009
Williams Men & Women Earn 2009 Rowing Crowns
HADLEY, Mass. - Due to high winds at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) National Invitational Rowing Championship at Cooper River in Camden County, N.J., the remaining races on Sunday, May 10 were cancelled prior to the completion of the varsity eight races. Because of this, the 2009 NESCAC Rowing Champions were determined by the New England Rowing Championship (NERC) results that occurred at Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, Mass., on May 2, with the Williams men's & women's rowing team earning the conference championship.

May 10, 2009
Tufts Advances to NCAA Softball Championship with 10-1 Win
BEVERLY, Mass. - Tufts University cranked out 15 hits and scored five runs in the top of the seventh as the Jumbos sunk Coast Guard, 10-1, to advance to the 2009 NCAA Softball Championships in Montclair, N.J. Tufts, who went a perfect 4-0 at the Beverly, Mass. First Round site of competition, improves its overall record to an astonishing 42-1.

May 10, 2009
Hamilton Edges Middlebury 13-9 in NCAA Women's Lacrosse Tournament
WATERVILLE, Maine - The Hamilton College women’s lacrosse team is heading back to Virginia to defend its NCAA Division III Tournament title after a 13-9 win over Middlebury College in a regional final at Colby College’s Bill Alfond Field on Sunday. Hamilton (16-2), the defending NCAA champs, will return to Salem, Virginia, and play an 8 p.m. semifinal game next Saturday at Donald J. Kerr Stadium. Middlebury ends its season at 11-6.

May 10, 2009
Tufts Comes Up Short to Franklin & Marshall in NCAA Women's Lacrosse Tournament
LANCASTER, Pa. - Franklin & Marshall's defense clamped down in the second half, limiting Tufts' high-octane offense to three goals in the second half of a 12-7 win in the NCAA Regional Final. Jen Pritchard broke the NCAA Tournament career scoring record with a five-goal performance to spearhead the Diplomats' (19-1) assault.

May 10, 2009
Amherst Downs Tufts 5-3 in NCAA Women's Tennis Tournament
AMHERST, Mass. - The Amherst College women's tennis team is headed to the national quarterfinals thanks to a 5-3 win over Tufts University Sunday afternoon in the NCAA Tournament. The Lord Jeffs will take on Gustavus Adolphus on Tuesday, May 19 at the Collins Hill Athletic Club in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

May 10, 2009
Williams Takes Middlebury 5-1 in NCAA Women's Tennis Tournament
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Despite a relentless wind and tough on court conditions, Williams (19-2) women’s tennis advanced past Middlebury (11-10), 5-1, and will head to Georgia for the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament.

May 9, 2009
Tufts Outlasts Wesleyan 15-10 in Game Three of Baseball Championship
PITTSFIELD, Mass. - In the possible final game of the 2009 season for both teams, Tufts University (18-18) used ten runs in the sixth and seventh innings to defeat Wesleyan Saturday morning. The game, a 15-10 marathon, saw a combined 25 runs and 35 hits from both teams.

May 9, 2009
Trinity Posts 8-3 Win Over Williams in Game Four of Baseball Championship
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – The Trinity College Bantams (28-5) and the Williams College Ephs (25-11) faced off on Bobby Coombs Field this morning, resulting in an 8-3 Trinity victory. The Ephs will take on Tufts, a 15-10 winner over Wesleyan in game 3 of the 2009 NESCAC Baseball Championship, at Bobby Coombs with a projected start time of 3:00 p.m. this afternoon.

May 9, 2009
Baseball Championship Suspended Due to Rain - Williams-Tufts Game Will Resume Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Game five of the 2009 NESCAC Baseball Championship at Bobby Coombs Field has been suspended due to heavy rain. The contest will resume on Sunday, May 10 at 9:00 a.m. At the time of suspension, Tufts led Williams 13-9 in the top of the seventh inning as the Ephs had two on and one out.

May 9, 2009
Middlebury Advances Past St. Lawrence 15-11 in NCAA Men's Lacrosse Second Round
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Middlebury outscored St. Lawrence 7-0 in the third quarter to break up a 6-6 tie on its way to a 15-11 win over the Saints in an NCAA Tournament second-round match-up. The Panthers (14-2), making their 13th NCAA appearance in 14 years, advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals on Wednesday, May 13th where they will travel to Wesleyan for the third match-up of the season with the Cardinals. Saint Lawrence, participating in their 10th tourney, ends their season with a 13-4 record.

May 9, 2009
WNEC Edges Tufts 12-9 in NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament
MEDFORD, Mass. - Spurred by a 4-0 third period, the Western New England College men's lacrosse team defeated Tufts University, 12-9, in the second round of the 2009 NCAA Tournament on Saturday afternoon at Bello Field. The Golden Bears (17-2) advance to the national quarterfinals for the third straight season, where they will face Cortland State on Wednesday.

May 9, 2009
Wesleyan Earns 8-4 Victory Against Eastern Conn. St. in NCAA Men's Lacrosse Second Round
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. - Meeting for the first time since the conclusion of a six-year regular-season series between 1997 and 2002, Wesleyan (15-3) and Eastern Connecticut (15-4) were paired for an NCAA Tournament second round game here this afternoon. Though Eastern Conn. had won the last four contests vs. Wesleyan, the Cardinals extended their streak of winning opening NCAA tournament games to four behind a 4-0 run in the fourth period, good for an 8-4 victory.

May 9, 2009
Amherst Cruises Past Roger Williams 5-0 in NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. - Amherst College cruised to a 5-0 victory over Roger Williams University Saturday morning in the second round of the 2009 NCAA Men's Tennis Championship. The Lord Jeffs will play Sunday in the regional finals against Johns Hopkins University.

May 9, 2009
Bowdoin Downs Vassar 5-0 in NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Bowdoin (12-6) has advanced to the regional final of the NCAA tournament over Vassar (11-9), 5-0. Although the Polar Bears did not lose a match, the doubles matches were highly contested.

May 9, 2009
Middlebury Earns 5-0 Win Over Ithaca in NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. - Middlebury advanced to the NCAA Regional Finals with a 5-0 win over Ithaca. The Panthers will take on Skidmore at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday with a trip to the NCAA Quarterfinals on the line. Ithaca ends its season at 18-5, while Middlebury improves to 19-2 on the year with 12 straight wins. The match began at 2:00 p.m. on the outdoor courts and was moved inside the Nelson Rec Center due to rain. Following a few minutes of action indoors, a power failure caused a lengthy delay with action resuming at local indoor facility at 8:15 p.m.

May 9, 2009
Ephs Come Away with 5-0 Win Over UMass Dartmouth in NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Regional host Williams College (13-5) advanced to the third round of the NCAA tournament over University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (13-2). The Corsairs won their first match in NCAA tournament history yesterday versus Neumann College, but eighth-ranked Williams cut their run short with a 5-0 win this afternoon.

May 9, 2009
Tufts Cruises Past Coast Guard 9-2 in NCAA Softball New England Regional
BEVERLY, Mass. - Top-seeded Tufts scored five runs in the second inning en route to a 9-2 win over third-seeded Coast Guard in the winners' bracket final of the 2009 NCAA Softball New England Regional at Endicott College.

May 9, 2009
Middlebury Upends Colby 9-3 in NCAA Women's Lacrosse Regionals
WATERVILLE, Maine - Middlebury advanced to the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Regional finals with a 9-3 win at Colby. The Panthers will take on Hamilton in an NCAA Quarterfinal match-up at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday at Colby, with the winner advancing to the final four. Colby had previously defeated Middlebury twice this season, once in March and again last weekend in the NESCAC semifinals. The Mules end their season with a 16-2 mark, while the Panthers improve to 11-5.

May 9, 2009
Tufts Edge St. John Fisher 20-18 in NCAA Women's Lacrosse Tournament
LANCASTER, Pa. - Three days after winning what at the time was the third-highest scoring game in NCAA Women's Lacrosse Tournament history, the Tufts Jumbos did it again with a 20-18 victory over St. John Fisher in the NCAA Regional Semifinal at Franklin & Marshall College on Saturday afternoon.

May 9, 2009
Williams Falls to Hamilton 8-7 in NCAA Women's Lacrosse Regional
WATERVILLE, Maine - Hamilton College, the defending NCAA champions, is back in the final eight after holding on for an 8-7 victory over Williams College in a women’s lacrosse regional semifinal at Colby College’s Bill Alfond Field on Saturday. Hamilton, which led 6-1 at one point in the second half, moves to 15-2 overall and will take on ninth-ranked Middlebury College in the regional final at Colby on Sunday at 1 p.m.

May 9, 2009
Amherst Claims 5-0 Win Against Skidmore in NCAA Women's Tennis Tournament
AMHERST, Mass. – For the second year in a row, the Amherst College women’s tennis team knocked Skidmore College out of the NCAA Tournament with a Second Round 5-0 result. Amherst swept the doubles action, before using a pair of singles wins in the middle of the ladder. Amherst advances to tomorrow’s NCAA Third Round, where they will face NESCAC rival Tufts University at 12 p.m.

May 9, 2009
Middlebury Earns 5-0 Win Against Wellesley in NCAA Women's Tennis Tournament
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Middlebury (11-9) defeated Wellesley (18-5), 5-0, to advance to the regional final of the NCAA Women's Tennis. The Blue Pride defeated Endicott College yesterday, 5-0, in the first round of the championships before falling to the Panthers in today’s contest.

May 9, 2009
Tufts Comes From Behind to Down Bowdoin 5-4 in NCAA Women's Tennis Tournament
AMHERST, Mass. NESCAC rivals Tufts University and Bowdoin College squared off in NCAA Women's Tennis Championship Tournament action at host Amherst College this afternoon in the Second Round. Tufts dropped two of three doubles matches, and trailed 4-1 in the middle of singles action before rallying for a 5-4 win. The victory puts Tufts in tomorrow's NCAA Regional final against the host Lord Jeffs at noon.

May 9, 2009
Williams Advances Past Vassar 6-1 in NCAA Women's Tennis Tournament
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Defending national champions and No. 2 Williams College (17-2) started off their run in the NCAA tournament with a 6-1 defeat over No. 21 Vassar College (17-4). Vassar defeated Simmons College, 6-0, in the second round of the championship before running into the powerhouse Ephs.

May 8, 2009
Williams Sets Two Tournament Records in 18-5 Victory Over Tufts in Baseball Championship
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Senior Taylor Mikell led a 23-hit attack Friday by going 4 for 4 and driving in five runs as Williams College defeated Tufts University, 18-5, in Game 1 of the 2009 NESCAC Tournament at Bobby Coombs Field. The hit and run totals for Williams set new conference tournament records. The Ephs (25-10) advance to face defending NESCAC and national champion Trinity (27-5) in a winner’s bracket game Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Williamstown.

May 8, 2009
Trinity Outlasts Wesleyan in Game Two of Baseball Championship
PITTSFIELD, Mass. - The Trinity College baseball team (27-5) used timely hitting and strong defense to grab Game 2 of the 2009 NESCAC Baseball Championship Friday afternoon over Wesleyan. The game, a 13-6 victory at Pittsfield's Wachonah Park, saw the Bantams capitalize on several crucial Cardinal miscues.

May 8, 2009
Men's Tennis All-Conference Selections Released
HADLEY, Mass. – Seniors Zack Lerner (Scarsdale, N.Y.) of Amherst and Conrad Olson (Waterloo, Belgium) of Middlebury have been chosen by the conference coaches as the 2009 NESCAC Players of the Year. Both Lerner and Olson led their respective squads to the 2009 NESCAC Men’s Tennis Championship this past weekend at Williams, with the Panthers edging the Lord Jeffs by a 5-3 score for the conference crown.

May 8, 2009
Lopez' Two-Run Homer Gives Tufts a 3-1 Victory in Extra Innings over Emerson in NCAA Softball Regional
BEVERLY, Mass. – Tufts’ Danielle Lopez (Danvers, Mass.) sent a two-run homerun to left-centerfield in the top of the ninth inning to propel the top-seeded Jumbos to a 3-1 win over fifth-seeded Emerson in NCAA Regional Tournament play on Friday afternoon in Beverly, Mass. The win improves the Jumbos’ record to a remarkable 40-1 and 2-0 in tournament play.

May 8, 2009
Women's Tennis All-Conference Teams Announced
HADLEY, Mass. – Tufts sophomore Julia Browne (Old Brookville, N.Y.) has been named the 2009 NESCAC Player of the Year, as determined by the conference coaches. Browne helped the Jumbos reach the semifinals of the 2009 NESCAC Women’s Tennis Championship along with their ninth-straight NCAA Tournament bid.

May 8, 2009
Bowdoin Cruises Past UMass Dartmouth in NCAA Women's Tennis First Round
AMHERST, Mass. - The Bowdoin College women's tennis team cruised past UMass-Dartmouth in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Tournament on Friday, 5-0. The Polar Bears improve to 9-8 this season and will face Tufts for the third time in three weeks in the second round of the tournament on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. The Corsairs end their season with a mark of 15-2.

May 7, 2009
Softball All-Conference Teams Announced
HADLEY, Mass. – Williams senior shortstop Joey Lye (Toronto, Ontario) has been named the 2009 NESCAC Player of the Year, as determined by the conference coaches. She is the first individual from Williams to earn the league’s top honor since Laura Jacobs did so in 1999.

May 7, 2009
Tufts Drops Husson 17-1 in NCAA Softball New England Regional
BEVERLY, Mass. – Tufts University wasted no time in their pursuit of an NCAA Division III Regional Softball Championship as the Jumbos defeated Husson University, 17-1, in game one of the Regional Championships held on the campus of Endicott College on May 7th. The Jumbos (39-1) used a 10-run third inning to take down the Eagles (26-15) and move onto the winner’s portion of the bracket.

May 6, 2009
2009 Men's Lacrosse All-Conference Teams Announced
HADLEY, Mass. – Senior midfielder Mike Stone (Boston, Mass.) of Middlebury has been selected by the conference coaches as the 2009 NESCAC Player of the Year. It is the second year in a row that Stone has earned the league’s top honor, as he helped the Panthers to an 8-1 mark in conference play and a 13-2 overall record heading into this weekend’s NCAA Tournament action. Stone is the second individual this decade to be selected as Player of the Year in back-to-back seasons, joining Bryan Griffin of Tufts who accomplished the feat in 2003-04.

May 6, 2009
Women's Lacrosse All-Conference Selections Announced
HADLEY, Mass. – Colby senior midfielder Kate Sheridan (Hingham, Mass.) has been unanimously chosen by the conference coaches as the 2009 NESCAC Player of the Year. It is the second time in as many years that Sheridan has garnered the league’s top honor, as she became the first Colby individual to be recognized as Player of the Year in 2008. Sheridan has helped the Mules to a program-best 16-1 record this season along with a second-straight NESCAC Women’s Lacrosse title.

May 6, 2009
Middlebury Rolls Past Keene St. 18-2 in NCAA Women's Lacrosse
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Middlebury advanced to the NCAA Regionals after an 18-2 NCAA Tournament first-round win over Keene State on Kohn Field. The Panthers will travel to Colby to take on the host school at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, while Williams meets Hamilton in the other contest at 2:30.

May 6, 2009
Tufts Earns First-Ever NCAA Women's Lacrosse Tournament Win Over Drew, 22-15
MEDFORD, Mass. - The Tufts University women's lacrosse team scored its most goals in a game since the 2000 season while posting a 22-15 victory over Drew University in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Wednesday afternoon at Bello Field. Junior Emily Johnson (Yarmouth, Maine) scored five goals with two assists and senior tri-captain Chrissie Attura (Yarmouth, Maine) had two goals with five assists to lead the Jumbos.

May 6, 2009
Williams Claims 19-9 Victory Over Endicott in NCAA Women's Lacrosse First Round
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Williams women’s lacrosse (13-6) dominated Endicott (15-5) in a 19-9 win in the first round of the NCAA tournament. It was a team effort for the Ephs with their 19 goals coming from 12 different players and all healthy players participating in the contest.

May 5, 2009
Top Teams Converge at Williams for Shot at 2009 Baseball Title
HADLEY, Mass. – Trinity College, the 2008 NESCAC and NCAA Champions, will look to defend its conference crown this weekend when the Bantams join Tufts, Wesleyan and host Williams for the 2009 NESCAC Baseball Championship in Williamstown, Mass. The three-day, double-elimination tournament begins Friday afternoon and continues through the weekend with the championship concluding on Sunday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Williams.

May 3, 2009
Williams Hosts Baseball Championship Beginning Friday
HADLEY, Mass. – After securing the top seed in the West Division with an 8-5 win over rival Amherst on Sunday, Williams College will host the 2009 NESCAC Baseball Championship from May 8-10 in Williamstown, Mass. The Ephs, who already have two conference crowns to their credit, will face Tufts on Friday afternoon, while defending NESCAC and NCAA champion Trinity will take on rival Wesleyan. The double-elimination tournament continues on Saturday, May 9 and concludes on Sunday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m.

May 3, 2009
Wesleyan Topples Tufts 14-10 for First NESCAC Men's Lacrosse Title
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Wesleyan won its first NESCAC Men’s Lacrosse Championship, earning a 14-10 win over Tufts in a game played at Middlebury College’s Alumni Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Cardinals (14-3), who will be making their fourth NCAA appearance in five years, receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, while the Jumbos (13-4) will hope for an at-large bid when the pairings are announced late Sunday night.

May 3, 2009
Middlebury Wins 2009 Men's Tennis Championship
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Top-seeded Middlebury (19-2) captured the 2009 NESCAC Men's Tennis Championship with a 5-3 win over second-seeded Amherst (24-6). The Panthers’ top player Conrad Olson eked out a third set tiebreaker, 10-8, to take the decisive fifth point over Amherst’s Zach Lerner. Middlebury, which claimed its 11th-straight victory with the win, also earns an automatic bid to the upcoming NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament. It is the fifth NESCAC title for the Panthers, with their first four coming between 2004-07

May 3, 2009
Tufts Wins Sixth NESCAC Softball Title
MEDFORD, Mass. - The Tufts University Jumbos (38-1) won the 2009 NESCAC Softball Championship after defeating the Wesleyan University Cardinals (17-20), 8-2, on Sunday morning at Spicer Field. The Jumbos, who earn their 11th berth into the NCAA Tournament with the conference's automatic bid, have won three straight league titles and six overall.

May 3, 2009
Colby Overcomes Williams 12-10 for 2009 Women's Lacrosse Title
MEDFORD, Mass. - Colby College, which outscored Williams College 6-2 in the second half to erase a two-goal halftime deficit, won its second consecutive NESCAC Women's Lacrosse Championship with a 12-10 final on Sunday afternoon at Tufts University's Bello Field. The Mules (16-1), the tournament's second seed, receive an automatic berth into the 2009 NCAA Division III Tournament.

May 3, 2009
Amherst Captures NESCAC Women's Tennis Championship
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Top-seeded Amherst came away with their fifth consecutive NESCAC Women's Tennis Championship as the Jeffs defeated second-seeded Williams 5-4 for the second time this season. After falling behind 2-1 after the doubles matches, Amherst won four of the six singles matches for the 2009 title. With the victory, the Jeffs earned an automatic berth in the 2009 NCAA Tournament.

May 2, 2009
Wesleyan Stuns Middlebury 15-14 in Overtime in Men's Lacrosse Semifinals
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Dan Latzman scored driving to the goal from eight yards out just 36 seconds into overtime, giving Wesleyan a 15-14 win over Middlebury in the first semifinal of the 2009 NESCAC Men's Lacrosse Championship on Saturday at Middlebury. The Cardinals will make their fifth championship game appearance when they take on Tufts, a 10-8 winner over Bowdoin, at noon on Sunday.

May 2, 2009
Tufts Upends Bowdoin 10-8 to Reach Men's Lacrosse Title Game
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Tufts held Bowdoin scoreless during the second and third quarters en route to a 10-8 victory in the second semifinal of the 2009 NESCAC Men's Lacrosse Championship. The third-seeded Jumbos will make their second NESCAC final appearance (2003) when they take on the fourth-seeded Wesleyan Cardinals, a 15-14 overtime winner against top-seed Middlebury, in the title game slated for Sunday at noon.

May 2, 2009
Middlebury Moves Past Bowdoin in Men's Tennis Semifinals
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Middlebury secured itself a spot in the finals of the 2009 NESCAC Men's Tennis Championship after a 5-1 win over Bowdoin on Saturday morning at Williams College. The Panthers are looking to regain the conference crown after winning four consecutive titles from 2004 to 2007.

May 2, 2009
Amherst Rolls to 5-0 Win Over Williams in Men's Tennis Semifinals
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Second-seeded Amherst posted a 5-0 victory against third-seeded Williams in the semifinals of the 2009 NESCAC Men's Tennis Championship on Saturday morning at Williams College. The Lord Jeffs surged in doubles play to take a 3-0 lead before quickly capturing two singles matches for the 5-0 win over the Ephs.

May 2, 2009
Williams Outlasts Bates 14-6 in Game Three of Softball Championship
MEDFORD, Mass. - The Williams College Ephs battled back from a four-run deficit to defeat the Bates College Bobcats, 14-6, in a six-inning affair during game three of the 2009 NESCAC Softball Championship on Saturday morning at Spicer Field on the campus of Tufts University. With the loss, Bates (12-16) was eliminated from tournament play.

May 2, 2009
Tufts Earns Spot in Softball Championship Game with 6-1 Decision Over Wesleyan
MEDFORD, Mass. - The Tufts University Jumbos remained perfect against conference opponents this season as they advanced to the final of the 2009 NESCAC Softball Championship with a 6-1 victory over the Wesleyan University Cardinals on Saturday afternoon at Spicer Field.

May 2, 2009
Wesleyan Holds On for 7-6 Win Over Williams in Game 5 of Softball Championship
MEDFORD, Mass. - After losing earlier in the day to host Tufts University, the Wesleyan University Cardinals held off the Williams College Ephs to avoid elimination in the 2009 NESCAC Softball Championship, 7-6, on Saturday afternoon at Spicer Field. With the win, Wesleyan (17-19) moves on to play Tufts in the championship round on Sunday while Williams (16-17) is eliminated.

May 2, 2009
Williams Edges Top-Seeded Tufts 11-10 in Overtime in Women's Lacrosse Semifinals
MEDFORD, Mass. - Williams College scored three goals in the final 1:45 of overtime to stun top seed Tufts University, 11-10, in the semifinal round of the 2009 NESCAC Women's Lacrosse Championship on Saturday afternoon at Bello Field. The Ephs (12-5) advance to the title game, where they will play Colby College on Sunday beginning at noon.

May 2, 2009
Second Half Surge Lifts Colby Over Middlebury in Women's Lacrosse Semifinals, 17-12
MEDFORD, Mass. - A six-goal run in the second half by Colby College broke open a 7-7 game and sent the Mules on their way to a 17-12 victory over Middlebury College in the semifinals of the 2009 NESCAC Women's Lacrosse Championship on Saturday afternoon at Tufts University's Bello Field. The defending NESCAC Champion Mules (15-1) will play Williams College for the conference title tomorrow beginning at noon on Bello Field.

May 2, 2009
Amherst Moves Past Tufts 5-2 in Women's Tennis Semifinals
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Top-seeded Amherst battled past fourth-seeded Tufts 5-2 on Saturday afternoon during the semifinals of the 2009 NESCAC Women's Tennis Championship. The Lord Jeffs will face Williams, a 5-0 winner over Middlebury, on Sunday for the conference title. Amherst has defeated Williams in each of the last three NESCAC finals.

May 2, 2009
Williams Moves Past Middlebury 5-0 in Women's Tennis Semifinals
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Second-seeded Williams moved past third-seeded Middlebury 5-0 Saturday afternoon in the semifinals of the 2009 NESCAC Women's Tennis Championship hosted by Williams College. The Ephs will face rival Amherst, the top seed in this year's tournament, on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. after the Jeffs claimed a 5-2 victory over Tufts on Saturday.

May 1, 2009
Williams Posts 5-1 Decision Over Bates in Men's Tennis First Round
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Third-seeded Williams (11-4) dealt sixth-seeded Bates (10-5) a 5-1 loss to advance to the semifinals of the 2009 NESCAC Men's Tennis Championship Saturday morning against second-seeded Amherst College. The Bobcats and the Ephs squared off just ten days ago, with Williams taking the 7-2 win.

May 1, 2009
Bowdoin Downs Trinity 5-3 in First Round of Men's Tennis Championship
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Bowdoin advanced to the semifinals of the 2009 NESCAC Men's Tennis Championship with a 5-3 win against Trinity. The Polar Bears will take on top-seeded Middlebury on Saturday at at Williams at 9:00 a.m. During last year's championship, Bowdoin downed Middlebury 5-4 in the final for the Polar Bears' first NESCAC title.

May 1, 2009
Tufts Takes Williams 9-3 in Game One of Softball Championship
MEDFORD, Mass. - The Tufts softball team got 10 hits and six runs out of the top four spots in the batting order and earned a 9-3 victory over Williams College in the opening game of the 2009 NESCAC Softball Championship on Friday afternoon at Spicer Field.

May 1, 2009
Wesleyan Overcomes Bates 12-4 in Game Two of Softball Championship
MEDFORD, Mass. - Wesleyan first-year 2B Sam Epstein (Hewlett, N.Y.) went 3-for-3 with five RBI, including a run-scoring single in the bottom of the fifth that ended the game due to the 8-run rule as the Cardinals downed Bates College, 12-4, in the second game of the 2009 NESCAC Softball Championship on Friday afternoon at Tufts University's Spicer Field.

May 1, 2009
Middlebury Edges Trinity 5-1 in Women's Tennis First Round
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Third-seeded Middlebury (10-8) used solid singles play to advance past sixth-seeded Trinity in the first round of the 2009 NESCAC Women's Tennis Championship. Beginning with singles play, instead of the traditional doubles, the Panthers took five of the six singles matches in straight sets. Middlebury had defeated Trinity earlier in the season, 8-1.

May 1, 2009
Tufts Earns 5-0 Win Over Bowdoin in Women's Tennis First Round
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Tufts (8-4) made quick business of Bowdoin (8-7) today in Chapman Lansing Rink at Williams College, sweeping doubles play en route to a 5-0 win in the first round of the 2009 NESCAC Women's Tennis Championship.

April 29, 2009
Tufts in Search of Third-Straight Softball Title
HADLEY, Mass. – With a perfect 12-0 conference mark, two-time defending NESCAC champion Tufts University will host the 2009 NESCAC Softball Championship at Spicer Field in Medford, Mass. Joining the Jumbos in pursuit of the 2009 title will be Wesleyan, the top seed from the West Division, along with Williams and Bates, as the Bobcats are making their first-ever postseason appearance. The three-day, double-elimination tournament begins on Friday, May 1.

April 28, 2009
Middlebury in Pursuit of Eighth Men's Lacrosse Crown
HADLEY, Mass. – Middlebury College will look to add an eighth NESCAC title to its legacy this weekend when the top-seeded Panthers host the final rounds of the 2009 NESCAC Men’s Lacrosse Championship at Youngman Field at Alumni Stadium in Middlebury, Vt.

April 28, 2009
Track & Field All-Conference Team Released
HADLEY, Mass. – Following the completion of the 2009 NESCAC Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Championships, the league has announced the 2009 NESCAC All-Conference Team. The top three finishers in each event during the championship, hosted by Connecticut College on April 25, receive All-Conference recognition.

April 28, 2009
Tufts Hosts Women's Lacrosse Championship for First Time This Weekend
HADLEY, Mass. – Tufts University will look to win its first conference crown this weekend when the top-seeded Jumbos host the 2009 NESCAC Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Bello Field in Medford, Mass. The semifinals on Saturday, May 2 will feature host Tufts battling fifth-seeded Wesleyan at 12:00 p.m., followed by second-seeded Colby, the defending NESCAC Women’s Lacrosse Champions, taking on third-seeded Middlebury.

April 27, 2009
Men's Tennis Championship Begins Friday at Williams
HADLEY, Mass. – Middlebury College, the winner of four consecutive NESCAC titles from 2004 through 2007, has earned the number-one seed and a first round bye in the 2009 NESCAC Men’s Tennis Championship. The three-day tournament begins on Friday, May 1 with first round action featuring defending NESCAC Men’s Tennis Champion Bowdoin as the fourth seed against fifth seed Trinity while third seed Williams clashes with sixth seed Bates.

April 27, 2009
Amherst Eyes Fifth Consecutive Women's Tennis Title
HADLEY, Mass. – Amherst College, winner of the last four NESCAC crowns, will begin its pursuit of a fifth conference title this weekend during the 2009 NESCAC Women’s Tennis Championship at Williams in Williamstown, Mass. The top-seeded Jeffs along with the second-seeded Ephs have earned a first round bye and will await the results of Friday’s first round.

April 26, 2009
Middlebury Secures 2009 Golf Championship via Tie-Breaker Over Trinity
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Middlebury won its third NESCAC Men’s Golf Championship as the Panthers topped Trinity via tie-breaker to capture the 2009 crown. The Panthers last won the title in 2006, also earning NESCAC Championship honors in 1999. With the title, Middlebury will make its second trip to the NCAA Tournament coming up in May.

April 26, 2009
Middlebury Posts 16-7 Victory Over Amherst in Men's Lacrosse Quarterfinals
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Leading Amherst 1-0 after the first quarter, Middlebury went on a 6-2 second quarter run, pulling away from the Jeffs for a 16-7 victory in the quarterfinals of the 2009 NESCAC Men's Lacrosse Championship at Youngman Field at Alumni Stadium on Sunday. The Panthers improve to 13-1 overall, while Amherst drops to 6-8.

April 26, 2009
Bowdoin Edges Trinity 11-8 in Men's Lacrosse Quarterfinals
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Bowdoin goaltender Jake McCampbell made 18 saves and held Trinity scoreless for a 34-minute stretch to lead the Polar Bear men's lacrosse team to an 11-8 victory over the Bantams in the quarterfinals of the 2009 NESCAC Championship on Sunday. The second-seeded Polar Bears (10-5) advance to the semifinals for the third time in four seasons while the seventh-seeded Bantams end their year with a mark of 10-6.

April 26, 2009
Tufts Moves Past Colby 12-8 in Men's Lacrosse Quarterfinals
MEDFORD, Mass. - The Tufts University men's lacrosse team put together a four-goal run during a 10-minute span late in the third quarter and early in the fourth, spacing itself from visiting Colby College and going on to a 12-8 victory over the Mules in the quarterfinals of the 2009 NESCAC Championship at Bello Field on Sunday afternoon.

April 26, 2009
Wesleyan Avenges Regular Season Loss to Williams with 11-5 Win in Men's Lacrosse Quarterfinals
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. - Just eight days after the teams met in Middletown during the regular season, Wesleyan and Williams did battle again as quarterfinal opponents in the 2009 NESCAC Men's Lacrosse Championship for the second time in the last four years. As they did in 2006 when the Cardinals took a 12-5 decision over Williams, Wesleyan again prevailed in 2009 by nearly an identical score, 11-5, to advance to the NESCAC semifinals at Middlebury next Saturday, May 2.

April 26, 2009
Tufts Breaks Program Record for Wins with 14-11 Victory Over Amherst in Women's Lacrosse Quarterfinals
MEDFORD, Mass. - Sophomore Amanda Roberts (Wenham, Mass.) scored five of her game-high six goals in the second half as the Tufts University women's lacrosse team overcame a 5-4 halftime deficit to win 14-11 against Amherst College in the quarterfinal round of the 2009 NESCAC Women's Lacrosse Championship at Bello Field on Sunday afternoon.

April 26, 2009
Campbell Breaks Record as Colby Earns 21-15 Victory Against Wesleyan in Women's Lacrosse Quarterfinals
WATERVILLE, Maine - Amy Campbell (North Andover, Mass.) broke a NESCAC championship record with seven goals in a game as the second-seeded Colby College women’s lacrosse team took a 21-15 win over seventh-seeded Wesleyan University in the quarterfinal round of the 2009 NESCAC Championship Sunday at Bill Alfond Field.

April 26, 2009
Middlebury Rolls Past Bates 18-4 in Women's Lacrosse Quarterfinals
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Middlebury jumped out to a 6-1 lead and never looked back, on its way to an 18-4 win over Bates in a the quarterfinals of the 2009 NESCAC Women's Lacrosse Championship played on Kohn Field. The Panthers (9-4) advanced to the semifinals next weekend at Tufts, while Bates ends its season at 8-8. Middlebury will battle Colby in the second semifinal next Saturday, while the host school will take on Williams.

April 26, 2009
Williams Comes Away with 15-13 Victory at Trinity in Women's Lacrosse Quarterfinals
HARTFORD, Conn. – Senior tri-captain attacker Julia Nawrocki (Winchester, England) tallied five goals and two assists to lead visiting Williams to a 15-13 win over Trinity in the quarterfinal round of the 2009 NESCAC Women’s Lacrosse Championship this afternoon on Sheppard Field.

April 25, 2009
Williams Leads After Day One at Golf Championship
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Williams holds a two-stroke lead over both Trinity and Hamilton after day one of the 2009 NESCAC Men’s Golf Championship. The Ephs shot a 306 on the first day of competition, followed by Trinity (308), Hamilton (308) and Middlebury (313). The Championship event is taking place at the Ralph Myhre Golf Course on the campus of Middlebury College.

April 25, 2009
NESCAC Softball Championship Field Announced
HADLEY, Mass. – With a perfect 12-0 conference mark, two-time defending NESCAC champion Tufts University will host the 2009 NESCAC Softball Championship on May 1-3 at Spicer Field in Medford, Mass. Joining the Jumbos in pursuit of the 2009 title will be Wesleyan, the top seed from the West Division, along with Williams and Bates, which is making its first-ever postseason appearance. The three-day, double-elimination tournament begins on Friday, May 1.

April 25, 2009
Williams Men, Women Win 2009 Track & Field Championships
NEW LONDON, Conn. - The Williams College men's and women's teams won the 2009 NESCAC Track & Field Championships on Saturday afternoon at Silfen Field hosted by Connecticut College. The Eph men (158.50) out-distanced themselves from second place Bates by 42 points, while the women (180) bested second-place Middlebury (156). Tufts finished in third on both the men's and women's side.

April 24, 2009
Men's Lacrosse Championship Field Released
HADLEY, Mass. – Seven-time NESCAC champion Middlebury College has garnered the top seed in the 2009 NESCAC Men’s Lacrosse Championship. The Panthers are one of four teams that will host a quarterfinal contest this Sunday, April 26, joining Bowdoin, Tufts and Wesleyan in first round action at home, as the championship format has changed for 2009 from a seven-team field with the top seed earning a first round bye to an eight-team tournament.

April 24, 2009
2009 Women's Lacrosse Championship Field Set
HADLEY, Mass. – Tufts University edged defending NESCAC champion Colby College on the final day of the regular season to win the race for the number-one seed in the 2009 NESCAC Women’s Lacrosse Championship. The Jumbos, who earned the top spot for the first time in tournament history, will join the Mules along with Middlebury and Trinity in hosting a quarterfinal contest on Sunday, April 26.

April 22, 2009
Connecticut College Hosts Track & Field Championships
HADLEY, Mass. – Connecticut College will serve as host for the 2009 NESCAC Track & Field Championships this Saturday at the Silfen Field complex in New London, Conn. Williams College has earned 14 of the last 16 men’s titles outright, sharing the 2007 crown with Tufts, while the Ephs’ women will be in search of their ninth consecutive title and 17th in championship history.

April 21, 2009
Golf Championship Returns to Middlebury This Weekend
HADLEY, Mass. – Middlebury College will be in pursuit of its second conference title in the past three years when the Panthers host the 2009 NESCAC Golf Championship this weekend at the Ralph Myhre Golf Course in Middlebury, Vt. All four teams from last year’s championship return this spring, as Middlebury will be joined by Trinity, Hamilton, and defending champion Williams, the top four finishers from the NESCAC Fall Qualifier.

April 16, 2009
Hamilton to Join NESCAC as Full-Playing Member
HADLEY, Mass. – Hamilton College will join the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) as a full-playing member effective with the start of the 2011-12 academic year, it was announced today by Barry Mills, President of Bowdoin College and chair of the NESCAC presidents, and Andrea Savage, Executive Director of the NESCAC.

April 16, 2009
Kelsey Named Head Volleyball Coach at Williams
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Williams athletic director Harry Sheehy announced today that Christi Kelsey has been named the head coach of Williams women's volleyball. Kelsey succeeds Fran Vandermeer who in nine years directed the Ephs to five Little Three titles, NESCAC titles and four NCAA Elite Eight appearances in accumulating a Williams record 244 wins.

April 14, 2009
McKenna of Wesleyan Helps Guide Team USA to 2009 IIHF Women's World Championship
HAMEENLINNA, Finland – The U.S. Women's National Team made history by successfully defending its world title with a 4-1 victory over Canada on Sunday at the 2009 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Women's Championship. Wesleyan women's ice hockey head coach Jodi McKenna, serving as one of two assistants at this year's tournament, helped the United States complete the event with a 4-0-0-1 record.

April 13, 2009
Former Trinity Coach Dunham Receives Parker-York Award from New Engalnd Hockey Writers
HARTFORD, Conn. – Longtime Trinity College head men’s ice hockey coach John Dunham (West Hartford, Conn.), who retired following the 2006-07 season, was honored as the 2009 Parker-York Award by the New England Hockey Writers for his lifelong contribution to New England Hockey. Dunham received the award at the annual awards banquet held on Monday, April 13 at the Prince Restaurant in Saugus, Mass.

April 9, 2009
McKee Named Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach at Hamilton
CLINTON, N.Y. - Josh McKee, formerly an assistant coach for the Hamilton College men's and women's tennis teams, has been named the head coach for both programs at the College. McKee was an assistant at Hamilton in 2008. His coaching staff includes assistants Jamie King and Mark Oakes.

April 7, 2009
MacDermott Promoted to Men's Rowing Head Coach at Trinity
HARTFORD, Conn. – Trinity College has hired Kevin MacDermott (West Hartford, Conn.) to succeed Larry Gluckman, who announced his retirement in the winter, as head coach of the Bantam men’s rowing team. MacDermott takes over a squad that recorded a 42-4 varsity-eight record in Gluckman’s first five seasons with two Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) National Invitational gold medals and one ECAC silver medal, three gold medals at the Head of the Charles Regatta, the last four New England Rowing Championship titles and the last four NESCAC Championship crowns.

April 1, 2009
Amherst's Plumer Named AHCA Coach of the Year
GLOUCESTER, Mass. - Jim Plumer, who led Amherst College to the school's first Women’s NCAA Division III Ice Hockey Championship, has been voted by his peers as the Division III Women’s Ice Hockey Coach of the Year for the 2008-2009 season. The Jeffs went 24-5-0, defeating the three schools who had won all seven previous NCAA Division III Ice Hockey titles en route to this year's honors.

March 24, 2009
Steenstra Elevated to Rowing Head Coach at Bates
LEWISTON, Maine - Bates College interim head rowing coach Peter Steenstra has been named head rowing coach at Bates, Director of Athletics Kevin McHugh announced on Friday. Steenstra served as Bates' assistant rowing coach during the 2007-08 academic year, then was named interim coach after former head coach Andrew Carter's resignation in July 2008.

March 21, 2009
Amherst's Stern Earns Second NCAA Title During Final Day of Swimming & Diving Championships
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Kendra Stern from Amherst repeated as champion in the 100-yard Freestyle during the final day of the 2009 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center in Minneapolis.

March 21, 2009
Amherst Falls to TCNJ 82-74 in NCAA Women's Basketball Third Place Game
HOLLAND, Mich. – The Amherst College women’s basketball team closed out the best season in program history this afternoon with a hard-fought 82-74 loss to The College of New Jersey in the 2009 NCAA Tournament Consolation Game. Despite dropping to 0-2 this weekend, Amherst set program marks in numerous categories this season.

March 21, 2009
Amherst Wins 2009 NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Title
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Amherst won its first NCAA Women’s Hockey Championship with a 4-3 overtime victory over Elmira in the title game played in Middlebury College’s Kenyon Arena. Kate Dennett scored the game-winner 12:22 into the overtime to lift the Jeffs to the victory. After her first shot was saved driving in on the left wing, Dennett poked in the rebound as it lie just infront of Elmira goaltender Allison Cubberley. Amherst ends its championship season with a record of 24-5, while Elmira falls to 24-5-1.

March 21, 2009
Middlebury Tops Wis.-River Falls in Overtime in NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Third Place Game
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Middlebury earned its 20th win of the season as the Panthers picked up a 3-2 overtime victory over Wisconsin-River Falls in the NCAA third place game played on campus. With just 12 seconds left in overtime, Heidi Woodworth sent a puck in from the right point, that was deflected in by Grace Waters for the game-winner. Middlebury now has 14 straight seasons with 19 or more victories. The Panthers end the year with a 20-4-4 mark, while the Falcons finish at 20-7-3.

March 20, 2009
Amherst's Thurston Earns 800th Career Win
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Amherst College baseball head coach Bill Thurston became the 12th coach in Division III history to record 800 career wins, as the Lord Jeffs earned a 15-8 victory over Bowdoin College in game two of a doubleheader at Chain of Lakes Stadium in Winter Haven, Fla. As head coach of the Amherst baseball program since 1966, Thurston is the winningest coach in any sport in school history. Currently in his 44th season with the Lord Jeffs, Thurston has posted a career record of 800-460-12 (.634), which includes 35 winning seasons and 21 seasons of at least 20 victories.

March 20, 2009
Middlebury's Rudin Named NABC Second Team All-American
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced on Friday the 2009 State Farm Coaches’ Division III All-America teams. Middlebury senior guard Ben Rudin (Scarsdale, N.Y.) was named to the Second Team, the first player in program history to earn All-America honors.

March 20, 2009
Three NESCAC Skaters Named AHCA Men's All-America
GLOUCESTER, Mass. - Three NESCAC skaters earned a spot on the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) Men's All-America teams. Amherst teammates Jeff Landers (Hanover, Mass.) and Cole Anderson (Eckville, Alberta) were named to the East First Team, while Middlebury's Jamie McKenna (Lake Placid, N.Y.) found a spot on the East Second Team.

March 20, 2009
Amherst's Landers Adds More Postseason Honors; Earns Sid Watson Award
GLOUCESTER, Mass. - Senior defenseman Jeff Landers of Amherst College has been chosen by the nation's coaches as the 2009 winner of the Sid Watson Award Award, symbolic of the nation's best Division III men's hockey player. The 6-0, 205-pound native of Hanover, Mass., helped the Lord Jeffs to a 22-5-1 record, best in school history, and the NESCAC championship. The Amherst season ended last weekend with a 2-1 overtime loss to Hobart College in the NCAA Quarterfinals.

March 20, 2009
Amherst Slips to Washington-St. Louis 65-49 in NCAA Women's Basketball Semifinals
HOLLAND, Mich. – The Amherst College women’s basketball team opened up play at the 2009 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship weekend this afternoon facing off against the Bears of Washington University in St. Louis. The two sides traded runs in the first half, but early in the second frame the Bears used a 16-2 run to power a 65-49 win. The Jeffs fall to 29-3, and will end their season when they face TCNJ in the Consolation Game. Tip-off in the third place game starts at 10 a.m.

March 20, 2009
Amherst Edges Middlebury 3-2 in NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Semifinals
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Amherst will make its first trip to the NCAA Championship game after earning a 3-2 win over Middlebury in a semifinal contest played at Middlebury College’s Kenyon Arena. The Jeffs will meet Elmira, a 3-0 winner over Wisconsin-River Falls, in the title game on Saturday night at 7:00. The Panthers will take part in the third-place game at 3:30 p.m. against the Falcons.

March 20, 2009
Three NESCAC Players Named AHCA Women's All-America
GLOUCESTER, Mass. - Middlebury senior defender Randi Dumont (Greene, Maine), Amherst junior goaltender Krystyn Elek (Summerville, S.C.), and Hamilton sophomore Stephanie Miguel (Maple, Ontario) came away with American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) All-America Honors announced Thursday. Dumont was named to the First Team East, while Elek and Miguel garnered Second Team East honors.

March 19, 2009
Todhunter of Williams, K. Stern of Amherst Take Titles During Day Two of NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Williams first year Logan Todhunter and Amherst sophomore Kendra Stern claimed individual honors on Thursday during day two of the 2009 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center in Minneapolis.

March 19, 2009
Daigneault of Amherst Named WBCA All-American
ATLANTA, Ga. – The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and State Farm announced the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III State Farm Coaches’ All-America Basketball Team on Thursday evening. Amherst sophomore Jaci Daigneault (Guilford, Conn.) earned All-America honors, as she was the only NESCAC student-athlete selected to the team.

March 18, 2009
Landers of Amherst Selected as 2009 Joe Concannon Award Winner
BOSTON, Mass. – Gridiron Club of Greater Boston president Steve Grogan announced today that senior defenseman Jeff Landers (Hanover, Mass.) of Amherst College is the winner of the ninth annual Joe Concannon Award, which recognizes New England’s best American-born hockey player at the Division II-III level. It is the fourth year in a row and seventh time in the award's history that a NESCAC skater has earned the honor.

March 18, 2009
Amherst's Fraser Wins 500-yard Freestyle at Day One of NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Amherst sophomore Alex Fraser (Willowbrook, Ill.) set a national record in the 500-yard freestyle during day one of the 2009 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center in Minneapolis.

March 16, 2009
Seven NESCAC Student-Athletes Earn Individual Honors at 2009 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - Seven student-athletes representing four different NESCAC teams took top honors at the 2009 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships hosted by the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology over the weekend.

March 14, 2009
Hobart Edges Amherst 2-1 in Overtime in NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Quarterfinals
AMHERST, Mass. – The Amherst College men’s ice hockey team fell in overtime to Hobart College 2-1 Saturday evening in the quarterfinals of the 2009 NCAA Tournament at Orr Rink. The Lord Jeffs end their record-breaking season at 22-5-1. Amherst set a program record for wins in a season—besting the previous record of 19—and played host in the NCAA Tournament for the first time ever.

March 14, 2009
Amherst Downs Brandeis 68-54 in NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament
AMHERST, Mass. – The Amherst College women’s basketball team earned a 68-54 win over Brandeis University in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinal round Saturday evening in LeFrak Gymnasium to punch a ticket to the program’s first semifinal appearance. The Lord Jeffs (29-2) will travel to Holland, Mich., to take on either Illinois-Wesleyan or Washington-Saint Louis on Friday, Mar. 20 at Hope College’s DeVos Fieldhouse. The Judges’ outstanding season comes to a close at 20-8.

March 14, 2009
Amherst Reaches NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Semifinals with 4-1 Win
AMHERST, Mass. – Amherst College used a four-goal second period to earn the program’s first win over Plattsburgh St. as the Lord Jeffs advanced to the NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Tournament semifinals with a 4-1 victory at Orr Rink. Amherst will travel to take on a familiar opponent in Middlebury College, which received the tournament’s lone first-round bye.

March 13, 2009
Winter All-Academic Team Announced
HADLEY, Mass. - The New England Small College Athletic Conference announced its 2008-09 Winter All-Academic selections on Friday, with 451 student-athletes that participated in a winter sport earning All-Academic recognition. To be honored, a student-athlete must have reached junior academic standing and be a varsity letter winner with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.35. A transfer student must have completed one year of study at the institution.

March 13, 2009
Amherst Comes Away with 74-51 Victory Against NYU in Women's Basketball Sectionals
AMHERST, Mass. – The Amherst College women’s basketball team played host to New York University Friday evening in the 2009 NCAA Tournament Sectional Semifinal Round at LeFrak Gymnasium in Amherst, Mass. The Lord Jeffs punched a ticket into the sectional final for the first time in program history with a 74-51 win. Amherst will face Brandeis tomorrow at 6 p.m.

March 13, 2009
Wesleyan's McKenna Tabbed as Assistant Coach for 2009 IIHF World Women's Championship
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Dave Flint, the head women's ice hockey coach at Northeastern University, and Jodi McKenna, the head women's ice hockey coach at Wesleyan University, have been named as assistant coaches for the U.S. Women's National Team at the 2009 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Women's Championship, set for April 4-12 in Hameenlinna, Finland.

March 12, 2009
Winter All-Sportsmanship Selections Released
HADLEY, Mass. - The New England Small College Athletic Conference has announced the Winter All-Sportsmanship Team for each winter sport sponsored by the conference. The All-Sportsmanship Team is composed of one student-athlete from each institution for each sport and is selected by the players and coaches from their respective team for their positive contributions to sportsmanship. The student-athlete selected must be in good academic standing and a member of the team at the conclusion of the season in order to be eligible for selection.

March 11, 2009
Four Unanswered Goals Propels Amherst Past Babson, 4-1, in NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament
AMHERST, Mass. – Amherst College trailed for only 36 seconds before scoring four unanswered goals in the opening round of the 2009 NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament to claim a 4-1 win over Babson College at Orr Rink on Wednesday evening. The Lord Jeffs will continue their run at a national title when they host Hobart College on Saturday, Mar. 14 at a time to be determined.

March 11, 2009
Hungerford Steps Down as Connecticut College Women's Basketball Head Coach
NEW LONDON, Conn. - Connecticut College women’s basketball coach Laura Hungerford is stepping down after eight seasons with the program. Hungerford will relinquish her duties as basketball coach effective July 1. She will remain on staff as an instructor and administrator in the physical education department for the 2009-2010 year.

March 10, 2009
Trinity's Mwaturura Earns NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
HARTFORD, Conn. - Trinity senior Christine Mwaturura (Helensvale, Zimbabwe) has been awarded a NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship as part of the Fall 2008 recipients. An All-American, Mwaturura earned All-NESCAC First Team and Fall All-Academichonors in 2008. She is the only NESCAC student-athlete from the fall to earn an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship and one of two Division III field hockey players.

March 10, 2009
Shibles of Bowdoin Named WBCA New England Coach of the Year
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Bowdoin College women's basketball coach Adrienne Shibles has been named the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's (WBCA) Region I (New England) Coach of the Year. Shibles, in her first season at the helm of the Polar Bears, led Bowdoin to their eighth NESCAC Championship and ninth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.

March 8, 2009
Middlebury Wins 2009 NESCAC Women's Ice Hockey Title in Overtime, 4-3
AMHERST, Mass. - Middlebury sophomore forward Anna McNally (St. Paul, Minn.) tallied the game-winning goal at 8:34 of overtime to give the Panthers a 4-3 win against host Amherst in the final of the 2009 NESCAC Women's Ice Hockey Championship on Sunday afternoon at Orr Rink. It is the fifth NESCAC crown for Middlebury and its first since 2006.

March 7, 2009
Bridgewater St. Upends Middlebury 78-76 in NCAA Men's Basketball Second Round
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Bridgewater State’s Stace Garrick hit two clutch three-pointers in the final 37 seconds of the game to lift the Bears to a 78-76 victory over Middlebury in a sold-out Pepin Gym (1,200). Bridgewater (22-6) earns its school-record 22nd win of the season and third NCAA Tournament victory, as they advance to the NCAA sectionals next weekend. Middlebury (24-4) ends the year with a school-record 24 victories and its second straight NCAA Tournament appearance.

March 7, 2009
Follow Men's & Women's Ice Hockey Championships Live from Amherst
HADLEY, Mass. - The 2009 NESCAC Men's & Women's Ice Hockey Championships will feature a live webcast this weekend courtesy Amherst College. Fans not able to make it to Amherst can follow their favorite team via the internet The Men's semifinals will take place Friday evening with the championship held on Saturday night, while the Women's Semifinals will begin Saturday afternoon with the title tilt getting underway Sunday afternoon.

March 7, 2009
Amherst Wins First-Ever NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Crown
AMHERST, Mass. – Top-seeded Amherst College played host to No. 2 Middlebury College this evening in the 2009 NESCAC Championship title game held at Orr Rink. Amherst never trailed during the game, and put in an empty-net score in the final minutes to win their first NESCAC Championship, 5-2. The Lord Jeffs take the NESCAC’s automatic bid to the upcoming NCAA Tournament, while Middlebury will await the release of the bracket tomorrow to see if they will receive an at-large bid.

March 7, 2009
Amherst Rolls Past Emmanuel 76-37 in NCAA Women's Basketball Second Round
AMHERST, Mass. – The Amherst College women’s basketball team earned a 76-37 win over Emmanuel College Saturday evening in LeFrak Gymnasium in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Lord Jeffs improve to 27-2 on the year, while the Saints’ impressive season comes to a close at 22-8. The Lord Jeffs advance to the Round of 16 for the second consecutive year, while their next opponent, game time and game location have yet to be determined. In last year’s Round of 16, Amherst suffered a 68-63 loss to DePauw University, marking the best finish in program history (27-3).

March 7, 2009
Muhlenberg Knocks Bowdoin Out of NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, 58-57
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Muhlenberg College women's basketball team held off a furious last-minute rally by Bowdoin to take a 58-57 win in an NCAA Division III Tournament Second Round game on Saturday evening at Morrell Gymnasium. The loss is the first ever in NCAA or NESCAC Tournament play at home for Bowdoin, who finishes their season with a record of 24-5. Muhlenberg (26-3) advances to play Brandeis in the "Sweet Sixteen" next weekend at a to-be-determined site.

March 7, 2009
Second-Half Surge Lifts TCNJ Past Tufts 57-55 in NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) women's basketball team erased a 12-point deficit in the second half to earn a 57-55 victory over Tufts in the second round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament on Saturday night at Moravian College. TCNJ (25-4) moves on to the NCAA "Sweet 16" next weekend, where they will face the University of Rochester at a site to be determined. Senior 6'3" center Hillary Klimowicz led the Lions over the Jumbos with 28 points. Tufts' season is over with a 22-5 record.

March 7, 2009
Amherst Skates to 6-1 Win Over Connecticut College in Women's Ice Hockey Semifinals
AMHERST, Mass. – Sophomore Courtney Hanlon (Fullerton, Calif.) scored three goals in the second period to lead the Amherst College women’s ice hockey team to a 6-1 win over Connecticut College in the NESCAC Championship semifinals at Orr Rink. On Sunday the top-seeded Lord Jeffs (21-4-0) will host the winner of Saturday’s second semifinal game between second-seeded Middlebury and fourth-seeded Colby.

March 7, 2009
Middlebury Earns 4-2 Victory Over Colby in Women's Ice Hockey Semifinals
AMHERST, Mass. – The second-seeded Middlebury College women’s ice hockey team skated to a 4-2 win over fourth-seeded Colby College in the second NESCAC Championship semifinal game this afternoon at Orr Rink. With the victory, the Panthers punched a ticket to face the top-seed and host Amherst Lord Jeffs in tomorrow’s title game at 2:00 p.m.

March 6, 2009
Amherst Falls to Gwynedd-Mercy in NCAA Men's Basketball First Round
POMONA, N.J. – The Amherst College men’s basketball team made a valiant comeback Friday night against Gwynedd-Mercy College in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, but the Griffins held on to defeat the Lord Jeffs, 68-62. Amherst (21-7) had made three consecutive trips to the Final Four, as this was the 12th NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. Friday’s setback marks the first time in their 12 appearances the Lord Jeffs have not advanced past the opening round.

March 6, 2009
Amherst Posts 3-0 Shutout of Trinity in Men's Ice Hockey Semifinals
AMHERST, Mass. – The top-seeded Amherst College men’s ice hockey team played host to fourth-seeded Trinity College this evening in the second NESCAC Championship semifinal game at Orr Rink in Amherst, Mass. The Lord Jeffs pulled out a 3-0 win in front of a packed house to advance to the NESCAC Championship for the first time since 2001, where they will face Middlebury at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

March 6, 2009
Three-Goal Third Propels Middlebury Past Williams 4-1 in Men's Ice Hockey Semifinals
AMHERST, Mass. – The second-seeded Middlebury men’s hockey team advanced to the NESCAC Championship game for the 10th straight year with a 4-1 win over third-seeded Williams College this evening at Orr Rink in Amherst, Mass. Middlebury will face either Amherst or Trinity in tomorrow’s conference title game at 7:30 p.m.

March 6, 2009
Amherst Moves Past Babson in NCAA Women's Basketball First Round, 77-54
AMHERST, Mass. – The Amherst College women’s basketball team played host to the Babson College Beavers in the opening round of the 2009 NCAA Tournament. The Lord Jeffs jumped out to a commanding early lead and never looked back, ultimately advancing to the next round with a 77-54 victory. Amherst improves to 26-2 with the win, while Babson ends its season at 20-9. The Jeffs will host Emmanuel College Saturday, Mar. 7 at 5 p.m. Emmanuel earned a 55-49 victory over the University of Southern Maine in Friday’s first game.

March 6, 2009
Bowdoin Rolls Past Castleton 72-31 in NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College women's basketball team suffocated Castleton State en route to a 72-31 victory in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Tournament on Friday night. The Polar Bears (24-4) have won at least one NCAA Tournament game in each of the last nine seasons, the longest streak in the nation, while Castleton (17-12) was making their first-ever appearance in the national tournament.

March 6, 2009
Tufts Ousts Host Moravian 80-70 in NCAA Women's Basketball First Round
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Sophomore guard Colleen Hart (Needham, Mass.) led four Tufts University players in double figures with 16 points to lead the Jumbos to an 80-70 victory over host Moravian College in the first round of the 2009 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament in Johnston Hall Friday evening. Tufts improves to 22-4 overall and will play The College of New Jersey in the second round on Saturday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m.

March 5, 2009
2009 Men's Ice Hockey All-Conference Selections Released
HADLEY, Mass. - Amherst senior defenseman Jeff Landers (Hanover, Mass.) has been selected as the 2009 NESCAC Player of the Year, as determined by the conference coaches. Landers’ torrid scoring pace over the second half of the season helped the Lord Jeffs finish atop the NESCAC standings this year, as his team captured the top seed in the 2009 NESCAC Men’s Ice Hockey Championship for the first time in tournament history. Landers is the second Lord Jeff to earn the conference’s top honor this decade after fellow blue liner Jim Smith came away with the award in 2001.

March 5, 2009
Women's Ice Hockey All-NESCAC Teams Named
HADLEY, Mass. - Hamilton sophomore forward Stephanie Miguel (Maple, Ontario) and Amherst junior goaltender Krystyn Elek (Summerville, S.C.) were chosen as the 2009 NESCAC Co-Players of the Year, as determined by the conference coaches. Miguel led the NESCAC in overall scoring this season, while Elek backstopped the two-time defending NESCAC Women’s Ice Hockey Champion Jeffs to a sterling 16-0-0 league record, the second time in conference history that a team has won all 16 games. They are the first individuals from their respective institutions to garner Player of the Year.

March 4, 2009
Men's Basketball All-Conference Selections Announced
HADLEY, Mass. - Middlebury senior guard Ben Rudin (Scarsdale, N.Y.) has been selected by the conference coaches as the 2009 NESCAC Player of the Year. Rudin helped his team achieve multiple records this season, as the Panthers head into this weekend’s NCAA Tournament with a program-best 24 wins and the 2009 NESCAC Men’s Basketball Championship in hand, their first conference crown. Rudin is the first Middlebury player ever to be named NESCAC Player of the Year.

March 4, 2009
Women's Basketball All-NESCAC Teams Announced
HADLEY, Mass. - Bates senior forward Val Beckwith (Woburn, Mass.) has been named the 2009 NESCAC Player of the Year, as determined by the conference coaches. She is the fifth Bates player to earn the league’s top honor this decade, joining the ranks of Emily King (2000), Kate McLaughlin (2001), Olivia Zurek (2005), and former teammate Meg Coffin (2006).

March 4, 2009
Williams Men, Middlebury Women Named Cross Country Scholar Teams of the Year by USTFCCCA
NEW ORLEANS, La. - Williams has been named the 2008 NCAA Division III USTFCCCA Men’s Cross Country Scholar Team of the Year, while Middlebury received the 2008 NCAA Division III USTFCCCA Women’s Cross Country Scholar Team of the Year award, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association announced on Tuesday.

March 3, 2009
Amherst Hosts Men's Ice Hockey Championship in Pursuit of First NESCAC Crown
HADLEY, Mass. - Top-seeded Amherst College will look to secure its first conference crown this weekend when the Lord Jeffs host the 2009 NESCAC Men’s Ice Hockey Championship at Orr Rink in Amherst, Mass. Action gets underway Friday afternoon when third-seeded Williams battles second-seeded Middlebury in the first semifinal at 4:00 p.m., followed by host Amherst taking on fourth seed and defending NESCAC champion Trinity at 7:30 p.m. The 2009 NESCAC Men’s Ice Hockey Championship concludes on Saturday, March 7 with the title tilt getting underway at 7:30 p.m.

March 3, 2009
Men's Swimming & Diving All-Conference Team Released
HADLEY, Mass. - The NESCAC announced today the 2008-09 Men’s Swimming and Diving All-Conference Team. The top three finishers in each event at the 2009 NESCAC Men’s Swimming and Diving Championship received All-Conference recognition. Senior Norman Scott (Elmsford, N.Y.) of Williams was named Swimmer of the Meet at the conference championship this past weekend, while Amherst senior Kai Robinson (Vashon, Wash.) repeated as the Diver of the Meet.

March 3, 2009
Top-Seeded Jeffs Eye Unprecedented Third-Straight Title
HADLEY, Mass. - Amherst College will look to become the first team to win three consecutive NESCAC titles this weekend when the Jeffs host the final rounds of the 2009 NESCAC Women’s Ice Hockey Championship. Top-seeded Amherst will take on sixth-seeded Connecticut College in the first semifinal on Saturday, March 7 at 12:00 p.m. and will be followed immediately after by second-seeded Middlebury facing off against fourth-seeded Colby. The 2009 NESCAC Women’s Ice Hockey Championship wraps up on Sunday afternoon with the puck dropping at 2:00 p.m.

March 3, 2009
Amherst's Tropiano Named USTFCCCA Scholar-Athlete of the Year
NEW ORLEANS, La. – Amherst College senior Elise Tropiano has been named the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Women’s NCAA Division III Cross Country Scholar Athlete of the Year, the Association announced on Thursday, Feb. 26. Tropiano was the top finisher at the 2008 NESCAC Championship and was the runner-up at the NCAA meet last fall.

March 1, 2009
Middlebury Wins First-Ever Men's Basketball Championship
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Middlebury captured its first NESCAC Men’s Basketball Championship as the Panthers earned a 77-68 victory over Amherst. The Panthers improve on their school record with their 24th win of the season against just three losses. Middlebury earns the NESCAC’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament and will make their second straight appearance in the tourney when the pairings are announced on Monday afternoon.

March 1, 2009
Williams Claims Seventh-Straight Men's Swimming & Diving Championship
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. - After carrying a tenuous 52.5-point lead into the final day of the three-day 2009 NESCAC Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships hosted by Wesleyan University, Williams rolled away with its seventh consecutive team crown and eighth overall in the nine-year history of the event. Williams outpointed second place Tufts by a whopping 185 points over the final seven events completed Sunday to collect 1,775.5 points in total. Tufts, with 1538 points, was runner-up for the third time in the last four years. Amherst placed third with 1,364 points.

March 1, 2009
Bowdoin Claims 2009 NESCAC Women's Basketball Title
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College women's basketball team reclaimed the NESCAC Championship after a one-year respite, defeating Amherst 49-46, for the Polar Bears' eighth conference championship on Sunday afternoon. The Polar Bears (23-4) earn the NESCAC's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament while Amherst (25-2) will likely receive an at-large bid when pairings are announced on NCAA.com at 11:00 a.m. on Monday.

February 28, 2009
Middlbury Rolls Past Bowdoin 76-46 in Men's Basketball Semifinals
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Middlebury will make its first appearance in the NESCAC Men's Basketball Championship game after a 76-46 win over Bowdoin in a semifinal contest in Pepin Gym. The Panthers improve to 23-3 on the season, while the Polar Bears end their season at 17-9. The game was played in front of a packed house of 1,200 fans. Middlebury will host the winner of the Amherst/Williams game in the 2009 NESCAC Men's Basketball Championship final at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday.

February 28, 2009
Amherst Tops Williams 86-74 in Men's Basketball Semifinals
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Amherst will make its eighth trip to the NESCAC Championship game in the nine-year history of the tournament after a 86-74 win over Williams (17-9) in Middlebury’s Pepin Gym. The second-seeded Jeffs (21-5) will take on the top-seeded Panthers, a 76-46 winner over Bowdoin, in the title game slated for noon on Sunday. Amherst broke open a 31-31 halftime tie, outscoring the Ephs 55-43 in the second for the victory. The winner of the game will receive an automatic bid to the 2009 NCAA Tournament.

February 28, 2009
Amherst Downs Tufts 4-1 in Men's Ice Hockey Quarterfinals
AMHERST, Mass. – The top-seeded Amherst College men’s ice hockey team scored four goals in the third period to earn a 4-1 win over eighth-seeded Tufts University at Orr Rink in the quarterfinal round of the NESCAC Championship. Amherst (19-4-1, 16-2-1 NESCAC) advances to next weekend’s semifinal round, while Tufts ends its season at 11-12-2 (7-10-2 NESCAC).

February 28, 2009
Middlebury Records 6-2 Win Against Hamilton in Men's Ice Hockey Quarterfinals
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Middlebury advanced to the NESCAC semifinals after a 6-2 win over Hamilton in Kenyon Arena. The Panthers will meet Williams in the semifinal round next weekend at Amherst with the dates and times to be determined. Hamilton ends its season at 9-15-1. Middlebury held a 37-19 advantage in shots for the game.

February 28, 2009
Williams Claims 3-2 Overtime Victory Over Bowdoin in Men's Ice Hockey Quarterfinals
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Williams sophomore forward Connor Olvany lifted a deflected shot into a wide-open goal at 9:10 of overtime to lift the Ephs into the semifinals of the 2009 NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Championship by a 3-2 score. Bowdoin finishes its season with a 11-12-2 overall record while Williams, now 15-8-2, will play second-seeded Middlebury at Amherst next Friday.

February 28, 2009
Trinity Edges Connecticut College 3-1 in Men's Ice Hockey Quarterfinals
HARTFORD, Conn. – Sophomore goalkeeper Wesley Vesprini (Lexington, Mass.) made 18 saves to lead No. 4-seeded Trinity to a 3-1 win over No. 5-seeded Connecticut College in their quarterfinal round game of the 2009 NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Championship this afternoon at Williams Rink. Trinity will face the No. 1-seeded Amherst, who topped the No. 8-seeded Tufts 4-1 today to advance in the tournament. Trinity, which won the NESCAC Championship in 2008, will be on the road for the Amherst match next week.

February 28, 2009
Men's & Women's Ice Hockey Championships Game Times Announced
HADLEY, Mass. - Amherst College, the top seed in both the 2009 NESCAC Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Championships, will host the semifinals and final for both tournaments next weekend at Orr Rink in Amherst, Mass. The championship game schedule has been adjusted for both events, with the semifinals of the Men’s Championship moved to Friday, March 6 at 4:00 and 7:30 p.m. The semifinals for the Women’s Championship will remain on Saturday, March 7, but will take place at 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

February 28, 2009
Williams Claims Lead During Day Two of Men's Swimming & Diving Championships
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. - Six-time defending NESCAC champion Williams College made up a 66-point deficit to Tufts after the first day of the three-day NESCAC Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships at Wesleyan University to take over the team lead with 1190.5 points, 51.5 points ahead of second-place Tufts with 1,138.5. Amherst College is a distant third with 958 points.

February 28, 2009
Bowdoin Moves Past Trinity 74-56 in Women's Basketball Semifinals
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Leah Rubega scored a game-high 18 points to lead top-seeded Bowdoin to a 74-56 win over fifth-seed Trinity in the semifinals of the 2009 NESCAC Women's Basketball Championship on Saturday. The Polar Bears (21-4), winners of seven of the conference's eight championships, return to the title game after a one year absence. The Bantams, who were making their first appearance in the NESCAC semifinals, fall to 17-8.

February 28, 2009
Amherst Comes Away with 7-1 Win Against Hamilton in Women's Ice Hockey Quarterfinals
AMHERST, Mass. – The top-seeded Amherst College women’s ice hockey team used seven unanswered goals to cruise to a 7-1 victory over eighth-seeded Hamilton College in the quarterfinal round of the 2009 NESCAC Championship. The Lord Jeffs (20-4-0, 16-0-0 NESCAC) will host the semifinal and final rounds next weekend, while the Continentals end their season at 9-14-2 (3-11-2 NESCAC).

February 28, 2009
Mellen Backstops Connecticut College to 2-1 Win Over Trinity in Women's Ice Hockey Quarterfinals
HARTFORD, Conn. – Senior goalkeeper Lauren Mellen (Joliet, Ill.) made 27 of her 53 saves in the third period to lead Connecticut College to a 2-1 victory over Trinity in the quarterfinals of the 2009 NESCAC Women’s Ice Hockey Championship Saturday afternoon action at Williams Rink. Trinity, seeded No. 3 in the tournament, ends the season with a 13-10-2 record, while the No. 6-seeded Camels improve to 9-13-3 with their first win in four games and advance to the NESCAC Semifinals next weekend.

February 28, 2009
Colby Advances Past Bowdoin 2-1 in Women's Ice Hockey Quarterfinals
WATERVILLE, Maine - Lacey Brown (Freeport, Maine) made 30 saves and Colby seniors Becky Julian (South Windsor, Conn.) and Colette Finley (St. Paul, Minn.) had goals as the fourth-seeded Mules hung on for a 2-1 win over Bowdoin College in a NESCAC quarterfinal game Saturday at Alfond Rink.

February 27, 2009
Follow Men's Basketball Championship Action Live This Weekend
HADLEY, Mass. - The 2009 NESCAC Men's Basketball Championship will feature live coverage via the Internet this weekend. Fans not able to make it to Middlebury on Saturday or Sunday can follow their favorite team via webcast or live stats.

February 27, 2009
Tufts in Lead After Day One at Men's Swimming & Diving Championship
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. - Despite winning just one event, Tufts University used its team depth to gain the scoring lead after the first day of the 2009 NESCAC Men's Swimming & Diving Championships, hosted by Wesleyan University. Tufts has 618 while defending team champ Williams found itself in unusual territory, standing in second place, 66 points behind Tufts with a 552 total.

February 27, 2009
Women's Basketball Championship Action Available Live Via Internet
HHADLEY, Mass. - The 2009 NESCAC Women's Basketball Championship takes place this weekend at Bowdoin College. Fans not able to watch in person their favorite NESCAC Women's Basketball team can still follow all of the action live from Brunswick, as real-time statistics and webcast coverage will be available for both Saturday and Sunday.

February 26, 2009
2009 Men's Squash All-Conference Team Announced
HADLEY, Mass. - Trinity College senior Gustav Detter (Malmoe, Sweden) has been selected by the conference coaches as the 2009 NESCAC Player of the Year. Detter and the rest of the Bantams came away with the 2009 NESCAC Men’s Squash Championship earlier this month along with recently capturing their 11th-straight Potter Trophy in the College Squash Association (CSA) National Championship.

February 26, 2009
NESCAC Women's Squash All-Conference Teams Released
HADLEY, Mass. - Trinity College first year Nour Bahgat (Cairo, Egypt) collected dual honors as she was selected by the conference coaches as both the 2009 NESCAC Player and Rookie of the Year. Bahgat has compiled a 12-0 record this season heading into this weekend’s College Squash Association (CSA) Individual National Championships.

February 25, 2009
Men's Swimming & Diving Championships Take Place This Weekend
HADLEY, Mass. - Williams College, winners of seven of the last eight NESCAC Men’s Swimming and Diving titles, will be in pursuit of another conference crown this weekend when the Ephs take part in the 2009 NESCAC Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships. The three-day meet begins Friday, Feb. 27 at the Wesleyan Natatorium on the campus of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn.

February 24, 2009
Top-Seeded Panthers in Pursuit of First Men's Basketball Title
HADLEY, Mass. - Top-seeded Middlebury College will look to secure its first conference crown in program history this weekend when the Panthers host the final rounds of the 2009 NESCAC Men’s Basketball Championship at Pepin Gym in Middlebury, Vt. Middlebury will face fifth-seeded Bowdoin in the first semifinal on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 2:00 p.m., followed by second-seeded Amherst clashing with third-seeded Williams at 4:00 p.m. Tickets for this weekend’s championship are $5 for adults and $2 for students.

February 24, 2009
2008-09 Women's Swimming & Diving All-Conference Team Announced
HADLEY, Mass. - The NESCAC announced today the 2008-09 Women’s Swimming and Diving All-Conference Team. The top three finishers in each event at the 2009 NESCAC Women’s Swimming and Diving Championship received All-Conference recognition. Williams first year Logan Todhunter (Ithaca, N.Y.) came away with Swimmer of the Meet honors at this year’s championship, while Bates senior Kelsey Lamdin (Brunswick, Maine) was named the Diver of the Meet.

February 24, 2009
Polar Bears Eye Eighth Women's Basketball Title
HADLEY, Mass. - Bowdoin College will look to add an eighth conference crown to its legacy this weekend when the Polar Bears host the final rounds of the 2009 NESCAC Women’s Basketball Championship. Saturday’s semifinals will feature top-seeded Bowdoin taking on fifth-seeded Trinity while second seed and defending NESCAC champion Amherst will square off against third seed Tufts. Tickets for this weekend’s championship are $5 for adults and $2 for students.

February 22, 2009
Trinity Men's Squash Wins 11th Consecutive CSA National Championship
PRINCETON, N.J. – Junior Baset Chaudhry (Lahore, Pakistan) scored nine straight points to overcome a 5-0 deficit and win the fifth game of the clinching match to lead Trinity to a 5-4 victory over Princeton in the finals of the College Squash Association (CSA) National Championship (Potter Trophy) Finals this afternoon at Jadwin Courts. Trinity, seeded No. 1 in the tournament, wins its 11th consecutive CSA National title, its 202nd match in a row, and finishes the season with a 19-0 record.

February 22, 2009
Williams Wins 2009 Women's Swimming & Diving Championship
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Williams College, the only program to have ever won a NESCAC Women's Swimming and Diving Championship, claimed their ninth consecutive conference title on Sunday at Greason Pool. The Ephs posted a final team score of 1827.5, beating second-place Amherst (1429.5) and third-place Tufts (1145.5). Middlebury (1047) and Colby (886) rounded out the top five squads.

February 22, 2009
Women's Ice Hockey Championship Field Set
HADLEY, Mass. - Two-time defending NESCAC Women’s Ice Hockey Champion Amherst College has earned the top seed in the 2009 NESCAC Women’s Ice Hockey Championship. The Jeffs will join Middlebury, Trinity and Colby in hosting a quarterfinal contest on Saturday, Feb. 28. The 2009 NESCAC Women’s Ice Hockey Championship features an important change this season, as eight teams instead of seven have qualified for the tournament for the first time ever.

February 21, 2009
Middlebury Earns 78-62 Victory Over Connecticut College in Men's Basketball Quarterfinals
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Ben Rudin tied his career-high with 29 points to lead Middlebury to a 78-62 win over Connecticut College in the quarterfinals of the 2009 NESCAC Men's Basketball Championship. The Panthers will host the semifinals and finals next Saturday and Sunday in Pepin Gym. Today’s game was played in front of a jam-packed crowd of 1,031 fans in Pepin Gym.

February 21, 2009
Amherst Downs Trinity 80-66 in Men's Basketball Quarterfinals
AMHERST, Mass. – Second-seeded Amherst College opened up play in the 2009 NESCAC Men's Basketball Championship with an 80-66 win over seventh-seeded Trinity College Saturdayafternoon at LeFrak Gymnasium in Amherst, Mass. The Lord Jeffs led for all but 17 seconds during the game and improved to 20-5 on the year. Trinity’s season comes to a close with a 9-15 record.

February 21, 2009
Williams Tops Bates 87-78 in Men's Basketball Quarterfinals
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - In a physical rematch of a 76-61 Eph victory earlier in the season, the Williams men’s basketball team (17-8) defeated the Bobcats of Bates College (13-12) in the first round of the NESCAC Championship on Saturday, 87-78. The number three seeded Ephs will go on to face rival Amherst for the third time this year next weekend at Middlebury in the NESCAC semifinals at 4:00 p.m.

February 21, 2009
Bowdoin Upends Rival Colby 66-54 in Men's Basketball Quarterfinals
WATERVILLE, Maine - Mark Phillips (Ashland, Mass.) and Will Hanley (New Canaan, Conn.) combined for 22 points and 10 rebounds in the second half as the fifth-seeded Bowdoin College men’s basketball team pulled away for a 66-54 victory over fourth-seeded Colby College in a NESCAC quarterfinal game Saturday at Wadsworth Gymnasium.

February 21, 2009
Men's Ice Hockey Championship Seeding Announced
HADLEY, Mass. - An exciting final weekend of the regular season saw Amherst College earn the top seed in the 2009 NESCAC Men’s Ice Hockey Championship. The Lord Jeffs claimed the number-one spot for the first time in postseason history and will begin their quest for their first conference crown next Saturday, Feb. 28 when Amherst along with Middlebury, Trinity and Williams host the quarterfinals.

February 21, 2009
Williams Extends Lead After Day Two at Women's Swimming & Diving Championship
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Williams College women's swimming and diving team extended their lead, winning six of eight events on Saturday at Day Two of the 2009 NESCAC Championship hosted by Bowdoin College. The Ephs boast a team total of 1313.5 to lead second-place Amherst (1047.5) by 266 points. Tufts University stands in third place overall with 819.5 points.

February 21, 2009
Top-Seeded Bowdoin Rolls to 85-52 Win Over Williams in Women's Basketball Quarterfinals
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The top-seeded Bowdoin College women's basketball team never trailed in an 85-52 victory over Williams in the quarterfinal round of the NESCAC Women's Basketball Championship on Saturday. The Polar Bears (21-4) will host the semifinals and final next Saturday and Sunday and will play fifth-seeded Trinity at 2:00 p.m. on February 28. The other semifinal game will feature second-seeded Amherst and third-seeded Tufts at 4:00 p.m. Williams ends their season with a record of 8-17.

February 21, 2009
Amherst Claims 77-36 Victory Over Colby in Women's Basetball Quarterfinals
AMHERST, Mass. – The second-seeded Amherst College women’s basketball team opened play in the 2009 NESCAC Championship this afternoon with a 77-36 win over seventh-seeded Colby College at LeFrak Gymnasium in Amherst, Mass. The Jeffs advance to next weekend's semifinals to face third-seeded Tufts at 4:00 p.m.

February 21, 2009
Tufts Picks Up 71-57 Decision Over Wesleyan in Women's Basketball Quarterfinals
MEDFORD, Mass. - Four Jumbos scored in double figures Tufts advanced to the semi-final round of the 2009 NESCAC Women's Basketball Championship with a 71-57 victory against Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon at Cousens Gymnasium. Tufts, the third seed in the conference tournament, was able to keep the Cardinals at an arm's length in the first half before pulling away in the second. The Jumbos improved to 21-3 overall and move on to play next weekend at top seed Bowdoin College. Sixth seed Wesleyan's season ends with a 12-11 record.

February 21, 2009
Trinity Edges Bates in Women's Basketball Quarterfinals, 76-71
LEWISTON, Maine - The Trinity College women's basketball team staved off every second-half rally by Bates College and came away with a 76-71 victory in the quarterfinals of the NESCAC Women's Basketball Championship on Saturday at Alumni Gymnasium. The Bantams, seeded fifth in the tournament, raise their record to 17-7 and advance to the tournament semifinals for the first time since it began in 2001, while fourth-seeded Bates finishes 16-9.

February 20, 2009
Follow Saturday's Men's Basketball Championship Quarterfinal Action Live
HADLEY, Mass. - Fans not able to watch in person their favorite NESCAC Men's Basketball team compete during this Saturday's 2009 NESCAC Men's Basketball Championship quarterfinal action can still follow all of the action. All four host institutions will feature live game information on Saturday afternoon.

February 20, 2009
Williams Holds 175-Point Lead After Day One at Women's Swimming & Diving Championship
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Williams College women's swimming and diving team took a commanding 175-point lead after the first day of the NESCAC Women's Swimming and Diving Championship hosted by Bowdoin College. Behind five winning performances, the Ephs accumulated 685.5 points ahead of Amherst (510) and Tufts (425).

February 20, 2009
Women's Basketball Championship Quarterfinal Action Available Live Via Internet
HADLEY, Mass. - The 2009 NESCAC Women's Basketball Championship kicks off this Saturday with quarterfinal action at the top four teams in the conference. Fans not able to watch in person their favorite NESCAC Women's Basketball team can still follow all of the action. All four host institutions will feature live game information on Saturday afternoon.

February 17, 2009
Women's Swimming & Diving Championships Begin Friday at Bowdoin
HADLEY, Mass. - Eight-time NESCAC Women’s Swimming & Diving Champion Williams College will look to add to its legacy this weekend when the Ephs join the rest of the conference at the 2009 NESCAC Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships. The three-day event begins on Friday, Feb. 20 with preliminary heats in the morning and championship races in the evening at the Leroy Greason Pool on the campus of Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine.

February 14, 2009
Men's Basketball Championship Field Set
HADLEY, Mass. - Middlebury College has earned the number-one seed for the first time in playoff history and will begin its quest for its first conference crown when the 2009 NESCAC Men’s Basketball Championship kicks off next Saturday, Feb. 21 with quarterfinal action at the top four teams. The Panthers will be joined by Amherst, Colby and Williams in hosting a preliminary round contest, with the Mules hosting a home game in the first round for the first time since the inaugural championship in 2001.

February 14, 2009
Women's Basketball Championship Seeding Announced
HADLEY, Mass. - Bowdoin College, the seven-time NESCAC Women’s Basketball Champions, will begin its pursuit for a remarkable eighth conference crown with the top seed in the 2009 NESCAC Women’s Basketball Championship. The Polar Bears will host a quarterfinal contest along with Amherst, Tufts and Bates next Saturday, Feb. 21. Teams that advance out of the quarterfinals will face off in the semifinals at the highest remaining seed on Saturday, Feb. 28 with the championship concluding on Sunday, March 1.

February 12, 2009
Five Men's Ice Hockey Players Named Semifinalists for Joe Concannon Award
BOSTON, Mass. - Gridiron Club of Greater Boston president Tim Whelan announced today that sixteen NCAA Division II/III players are semi-finalists for the ninth Joe Concannon Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England playing at the D-II/III level. A total of five NESCAC players were among the semi-finalists, and a NESCAC student-athlete has claimed the award in six of the previous eight years.

February 12, 2009
NESCAC Women's Basketball Teams Unite to Support WBCA "Pink Zone"
HADLEY, Mass. – NESCAC women’s basketball teams have joined together in support of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s (WBCA) Kay Yow Foundation and its breast cancer awareness campaign by wearing “Pink Zone” T-shirts during warm-ups for conference contests on Saturday, Feb. 14. Fans and supporters interested in obtaining a T-shirt can purchase one from each team for a suggested donation of $10.

February 1, 2009
Trinity Wins 2009 Men's Squash Championship
HARTFORD, Conn. - Defending champion Trinity College added a third conference crown to its program's legacy as the Bantams claimed the 2009 NESCAC Men's Squash Championship. Top-seeded Trinity downed second-seeded Williams 9-0 for the 2009 crown. The Bantams improved to 11-0 this season and extended its winning streak to 194 matches.

February 1, 2009
Trinity Earns 2009 Women's Squash Championship
HARTFORD, Conn. - Top-seeded Trinity claimed the 2009 NESCAC Women's Squash Championship on Sunday afternoon with a 9-0 victory over second-seeded Williams. The win secured the Bantams their third consecutive conference championship and improved their record to 10-1.

January 28, 2009
Men's Squash Championship Begins Friday
HADLEY, Mass. - Two-time NESCAC Champion Trinity College will be in search of its third conference crown this weekend during the 2009 NESCAC Men’s Squash Championship. The three-day event, hosted by Trinity and Wesleyan, begins on Friday with three first round matches at Trinity’s George A. Kellner Squash Center. The tournament continues throughout the weekend with championship bracket matches taking place at Trinity and select consolation matches at Wesleyan’s Rosenbaum Squash Center.

January 28, 2009
Women's Squash Championship Takes Place This Weekend
HADLEY, Mass. - Trinity College will look to earn a third NESCAC crown this weekend when the two-time defending champion Bantams compete in the 2009 NESCAC Women’s Squash Championship. The three-day event begins Friday afternoon with first round action at Trinity’s George A. Kellner Squash Center in Hartford, Conn. The tournament continues throughout the weekend with championship bracket matches taking place at Trinity and consolation matches at Wesleyan’s Rosenbaum Squash Center.

January 23, 2009
Gluckman Announces Retirement as Trinity Men's Rowing Head Coach
HARTFORD, Conn. - Lawrence Gluckman has announced his retirement, effective at the end of June, as head coach of the Trinity men’s rowing team. Gluckman is responsible for the vast and rapid ascension of Trinity’s men’s crew program to elite status, having guided the varsity eight to a 42-4 record in dual races during his tenure.

January 21, 2009
Pearson of Bowdoin Named NFHCA National Coach of the Year for Second-Straight Season
BRUNSWICK, Maine - For the second straight year, Bowdoin College field hockey coach Nicky Pearson has been named the Division III National Coach of the Year. Pearson, who also received the honor following the 2007 season, was honored by her peers at the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Annual Banquet January 16 in Philadelphia.

January 17, 2009
Colby's Whitmore Wins 600th Career Game
WATERVILLE, Maine - Colby College’s Dick Whitmore is in the 600 club. Whitmore became the 52nd coach in NCAA men’s basketball history and just the seventh in NCAA Division III play to win 600 career games after he and his Mules took a 65-55 victory over Bowdoin College in a NESCAC opener on Saturday before 2,000 fans at Wadsworth Gymnasium.

January 13, 2009
Bates to Host 2009 NCAA Skiing National Championships
LEWISTON, Maine - Bates College is gearing up to host the 2009 NCAA Skiing Championships this March 11-14 at its two home venues - alpine competition will take place at Sunday River in Bethel, Maine, while the Nordic competition will be at Black Mountain in Rumford, Maine.

December 18, 2008
Williams' Szawlowski Named All-American by AFCA
WACO, Texas - Williams senior offensive tackle John Szawlowski (Hatfield, Mass.) had earned All-America honors by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), it was announced on Wednesday. Szawlowski is the only NESCAC player to receive All-America recognition this season. He is the first Eph since LB Graham Goldwasser in 2003 to garner All-America.

December 16, 2008
President Schapiro of Williams to Lead Northwestern University
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Williams College President Morton Owen Schapiro announced Tuesday that he will become president of Northwestern University beginning Sept. 1, 2009. Pres. Schapiro began his tenure as president of Williams on July 1, 2000 after serving as a member of the Williams faculty from 1980 to 1991. He is also a member of the NCAA Division III Presidents Council.

December 15, 2008
Middlebury's Bush, Amherst's Holland Nab NSCAA All-America Honors
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Seniors Brian Bush (Madison, Wis.) of Middlebury and Grayson Holland (Sudbury, Mass.) of Amherst both received All-America recognition from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) on Friday. Bush was named to the First Team, while Holland garnered Third Team honors. Both players earned All-America honors last year.

December 11, 2008
Three NESCAC Women's Soccer Players Earn NSCAA All-America Honors
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Three NESCAC women's soccer players were honored by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) as All-Americans on Tuesday. The Williams tandem of senior forward Gabrielle Woodson (Plano, Texas) and junior goalkeeper Lauren Sinnenberg (Westfield, N.J.) were named to the All-America First Team, while Amherst junior Meg Murphy (Springfield, Mass.) earned Second Team All-America honors.

December 10, 2008
Trinity's McGrath Selected as 2008 Boston Globe Gold Helmet Player of the Year
HARTFORD, Conn. – Trinity College senior captain QB Eric McGrath (Lynn, Mass.) has been selected as the 2008 Boston Globe Gold Helmet Player of the Year for NCAA Divisions II/III. McGrath will be honored by the New England Football Writers Association at their annual banquet on Thursday, Dec. 11 at Casa Di Fior in Wilmington, Mass. He is the first Bantam football player to be so honored since former NFL quarterback Joe Shield in 1984.

December 5, 2008
Amherst Falls to Stevens 4-1 in NCAA Men's Soccer Semifinals
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Amherst College men’s soccer team saw its dream season come to an end in the semifinal round of the NCAA Championships, as the Lord Jeffs suffered a 4-1 loss to Stevens Institute of Technology at Macpherson Stadium’s Bryan Park in Greensboro, N.C. Amherst ends its season at 15-4-3 as the most successful team in program history.

December 5, 2008
Wheaton (Ill.) Topples Williams 3-1 in NCAA Women's Soccer Semifinals
GREENSBORO, N.C - The freight train that the Williams College women’s soccer team had resembled over the last four months finally hit the end of the line Friday night as the Ephs were defeated – for the first time in 2008 – by defending national champion Wheaton (Ill.) College, 3-1, at McPherson Stadium at Bryan Park in an NCAA Tournament national semifinal. Williams finished its season 19-1-1. Wheaton (22-3-2) advances to play Messiah Saturday in the national championship game Saturday at 5 p.m.

November 26, 2008
Middlebury's Aldrich Named Women's Cross Country National Coach of the Year
NEW ORLEANS - Middlebury’s Terry Aldrich was named the women’s USTFCCCA Division III Cross Country Coach of the Year following the NCAA Division III Cross Country National Championships. Aldrich led his Panthers to their fifth NCAA Division III Cross Country Championship with a convincing victory at Hanover College. Middlebury finished with 179 team points, 50-points better than the runner-up.

November 25, 2008
11 NESCAC Players Named NFHCA All-America
HADLEY, Mass. - 11 field hockey players from NESCAC institutions garnered All-America recognition from the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) on Monday. Of the 11 individuals selected among the three All-America teams, four student-athletes found a spot on the First Team: Bowdoin seniors Lindsay McNamara and Julia King, Middlebury sophomore Chase Delano, and Tufts junior Margi Scholtes.

November 25, 2008
Drennan Named CoSIDA Academic All-American
HADLEY, Mass. - Wesleyan senior Lisa Drennan (Ann Arbor, Mich.) has been selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) as a member of the Academic All-America Second Team, it was announced on Tuesday. Drennan was the only individual this fall from the NESCAC to be chosen as an Academic All-American.

November 23, 2008
Bowdoin Repeats, Wins 2008 NCAA Field Hockey Championship in Overtime
COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. - Senior forward Lindsay McNamara scored the game-winning goal in double-overtime to lift the Bowdoin College field hockey team to their second-consecutive NCAA Division III Championship on Sunday, 3-2 over Tufts. The Polar Bears are just the fourth school in Division III history to win consecutive national championships.

November 23, 2008
Amherst Posts 1-0 Win Over Trinity (Texas) in NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament
SWARTHMORE, Pa. – The Amherst College men’s soccer team faced off against Trinity University (Texas) this evening on the campus of Swarthmore College in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals. Amherst came away with a 1-0 upset win over the previously-undefeated Tigers on an 87th minute goal by Jake Duker (Newton, Mass.) to advance to the national semifinals, where they will face Stevens.

November 23, 2008
Middlebury Ties Stevens 1-1, Falls 4-3 in Penalty Kicks in NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament
HOBOKEN, N.J. - Middlebury saw its season come to an end with a 4-3 loss to Stevens on penalty kicks (1-1 tie) in an NCAA Sectional final contest. The Panthers end their season with a 15-2-4 record, second most wins in school history. The shootout loss for the Panthers is the first its last four tries in NCAA play over the past two seasons.

November 23, 2008
William Smith Takes Amherst 1-0 in Double-Overtime in NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament
GENEVA, N.Y. - William Smith first-year forward Kate Redmond netted the game-winning goal early in the second overtime period to lead the William Smith College soccer team past Amherst 1-0 in the quarterfinal round of the Division III NCAA Tournament this afternoon. The Herons improve to 16-1-5 overall, and earn their sixth trip to the NCAA Tournament semifinals, while the Lord Jeffs end their season with a 14-3-3 mark.

November 23, 2008
Williams Advances to NCAA Women's Soccer Semifinals with 2-0 Win Over Ithaca
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Williams College earned a 2-0 victory over Ithaca College on Sunday afternoon in the quarterfinals of the 2008 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament. The Ephs will travel to Greensboro, N.C. to compete in the national semifinals on Dec. 5 against Wheaton (Ill.). Ithaca ends its season at 17-3-2.

November 23, 2008
Hamilton's Kosgei Named USTFCCCA Athlete of the Year
HANOVER, Ind. – Hamilton’s Peter Kosgei was named the men’s USTFCCCA Division III Cross Country Athlete of the Year following his individual championship performance on Saturday afternoon at the NCAA Championships in Hanover, Ind. Kosgei, last year’s championship runner-up, won the meet by over ten seconds becoming the first men’s national cross country champion in Hamilton history.

November 22, 2008
Bowdoin Upends Host Ursinus 3-2 in NCAA Field Hockey Semifinal
COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. – Defending national champion Bowdoin (18-2) advanced to the title game for the second straight season as the Polar Bears held off second-ranked Ursinus (19-3) 3-2 on Saturday afternoon at a frosty Eleanor Frost Snell Alumnae Field in the semifinals of the 2008 NCAA Division III Field Hockey championships. Bowdoin will take on NESCAC rival Tufts, which defeated Messiah in the other semifinal, 5-2. The two will play at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

November 22, 2008
Three-Goal Second Half Gives Tufts 5-2 Win in NCAA Field Hockey Semifinals
COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. - The Tufts University field hockey team will play for the 2008 NCAA National Championship on Sunday after defeating Messiah College, 5-2, in the NCAA semifinals on Saturday at Ursinus College. Tufts (19-1) will face the winner of the Bowdoin-Ursinus semifinal for the national title on Sunday at 1:00 pm.

November 22, 2008
Amherst Comes Away with 1-0 Decision Over Swarthmore in NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - The Amherst College men's soccer team defeated host Swartmore College 1-0 Saturday evening in the NCAA Tournament Round of 16. Amherst will face Trinity (Texas) Sunday night at 6 p.m. with a spot in the national semifinals on the line.

November 22, 2008
Middlebury Edges Carleton 1-0 in NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament
HOBOKEN, N.J. - Middlebury advanced to the NCAA Sectional Finals with a 1-0 win over Carleton at Stevens Institute in Hoboken, N.J. The Panthers will meet the host school or Johns Hopkins on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. with a trip to the national semifinals on the line.

November 22, 2008
Amherst Downs Otterbein 1-0 in NCAA Women's Soccer Sectionals
GENEVA, N.Y. - The Amherst College women’s soccer team defeated Otterbein 1-0 today in the sectionals of the NCAA Tournament. The Lord Jeffs improve to 14-2-3 overall and move on to play in the quarterfinal round tomorrow against host William Smith at 1:00 p.m., while the Cardinals wrap up their season with an 18-2-2 record.

November 22, 2008
Williams Posts 2-1 Come-From-Behind Win Over TCNJ in NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Williams College battled wind, snow, and the College of New Jersey on Saturday afternoon, coming away with a 2-1 come-from-behind win to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2008 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament. The Ephs will face Ithaca, a 2-0 winner over Lynchburg, on Sunday for the right to advance to the national semifinals.

November 22, 2008
Middlebury Wins 2008 NCAA Women's Cross Country Title; Hamilton's Kosgei Takes Men's Individual Title
HANOVER, Ind. - The Middlebury College women's cross country team won its fifth NCAA title with a convincing victory at the championship meet. The Panthers ended the race with 179 points, 59 points ahead of second-place Calvin (237). Williams (240), Wartburg (284) and Wisconsin-Eau Claire (310) rounded out the top five. Hamilton junior Peter Kosgei (Kapsabet, Kenya) took the men's individual title, completing the 8-kilometer race in a course-record-setting time of 24:22.03.

November 21, 2008
Fall All-Academic Selections Announced
HADLEY, Mass. - The NESCAC announced its 2008 Fall All-Academic selections today, with 374 student-athletes that participated in a fall sport earning All-Academic recognition. To be honored, a student-athlete must have reached junior academic standing and be a varsity letter winner with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.35. A transfer student must have completed one year of study at the institution.

November 20, 2008
2008 Fall All-Sportsmanship Selections Announced
HADLEY, Mass. - The NESCAC announced the 2008 Fall All-Sportsmanship Team for each sport sponsored by the conference. The All-Sportsmanship Team is composed of one student-athlete from each institution for each sport and is selected by the players and coaches from their respective team for their positive contributions to sportsmanship.

November 20, 2008
Amherst's Darling Named CoSIDA Academic All-American
AMHERST, Mass. - Amherst senior women's soccer player Alanna Darling (Charlton, Mass.) has been selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) to the Academic All-America Second Team. After being named to the All-District First Team, Darling was the only NESCAC women's soccer player to receive the honor, which is given in conjunction with ESPN The Magazine.

November 20, 2008
Williams Falls to Ohio Northern 3-0 in NCAA Volleyball Quarterfinals
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Williams College volleyball team (28-13) saw its magical season come to end Thursday night in the NCAA quarterfinals hosted by Illinois-Wesleyan. The New England regional champion Ephs fell to Ohio Northern (34-4), 3-0 (25-16, 25-14, 25-13).

November 20, 2008
Drennan of Wesleyan Recognized by AVCA as All-American
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. - Wesleyan senior outside hitter Lisa Drennan (Ann Arbor, Mich.) has been selected by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) as a Second Team All-American. Drennan is the only player from a NESCAC or New England institution to be listed among AVCA's three All-America squads.

November 20, 2008
Three NESCAC Runners Selected by USTFCCCA as Athletes of the Year
NEW ORLEANS, La. - Hamilton junior Peter Kosgei (Kapsabet, Kenya), Williams junior Edgar Kosgey (Eldoret Rift Valley, Kenya), and Amherst senior Elise Tropiano (Plainview, N.Y.) have been selected by the US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) as Athletes of the Year. Kosgei was chosen as the Atlantic Region Athlete of the Year, while Kosgey and Tropiano were named New England Region Athletes of the Year.

November 18, 2008
2008 Football All-Conference Teams Announced
HADLEY, Mass. - Trinity seniors Eric McGrath (Lynn, Mass.) and Tyler Berry (East Lyme, Conn.) have been named the 2008 NESCAC Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, respectively, as determined by the conference coaches. McGrath is the first Bantam to earn Offensive honors since Tom Pierandi did so in 2003, while Berry is the third Trinity player in the past five years to claim the conference’s Defensive award. The duo helped the Bantams to their 11th perfect season in program history along with their fifth league title in the past seven seasons.

November 16, 2008
Bowdoin Edges Middlebury 3-1 in NCAA Field Hockey Tournament
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Madeleine McQueeney scored a pair of goals to lead the Bowdoin College field hockey team to a 3-1 win over Middlebury College in an NCAA Regional Final on Sunday. The Polar Bears (17-2) earn their fourth-consecutive semifinal appearance with the win, and will play against host school Ursinus College in the NCAA Semifinals next Saturday. Middlebury ends their season with a record of 14-4.

November 16, 2008
Holiday's Penalty Stroke Sends Tufts to NCAA Field Hockey Semifinals
MEDFORD, Mass. - Tufts University senior tri-captain Brittany Holiday (Wellesley, Mass.) scored on a penalty stroke with 1:49 remaining in the second half, giving the Jumbos a 2-1 victory over The College of New Jersey Lions in an NCAA Field Hockey Tournament quarterfinal game on Sunday afternoon at Bello Field.

November 16, 2008
Amherst Outlasts St. Lawrence 1-0 in NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament
AMHERST, Mass. – The Amherst College men’s soccer team played host to St. Lawrence University Sunday afternoon in the Second Round of the 2008 NCAA Men’s Soccer Tournament at Hitchcock Field. Amherst scored in the second half and held off a comeback attempt to advance with a 1-0 win. The Lord Jeffs advance to face the winner of tonight's Swarthmore/Dickinson game next week at a site TBD.

November 16, 2008
Middlebury Records 1-0 Victory Over Norwich in NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Middlebury advanced to the NCAA sectionals with a 1-0 win over in-state foe Norwich on Sunday afternoon in a regional final match-up. The Panthers will take on Carleton College next weekend with dates and times set for release on Monday. Norwich ends its run with an impressive 18-3-1 mark.

November 16, 2008
Hirsch's Three Goals Gives Amherst a 3-0 Victory Over Springfield in NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Amherst's Jackie Hirsch scored three goals all in the first half to lead the Jeffs past Springfield 3-0 in in the second round of the 2008 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament. With the win, Amherst moves on to the sectional round and now stands at 13-2-3. Springfield’s season comes to a close with a final record of 16-4-2.

November 16, 2008
Williams Cruises to 3-0 Decision Over Husson in NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Williams (17-0-1) took the first step towards its ultimate goal of winning a national championship, dealing visiting Husson 16-5-1) a 3-0 loss to advance in the 2008 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament. The Ephs will face the College of New Jersey, a 3-0 winner over Western Conn. St., at a site to be determined.

November 15, 2008
Bowdoin Downs Stevens 3-0 in NCAA Field Hockey Tournament
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College field hockey team defeated Stevens Institute of Technology, 3-0, in an NCAA Tournament Second-Round game on Saturday. The Polar Bears (16-2) will face the winner of Lebanon Valley and Middlebury in the Regional Final on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. The Ducks end the best season in program history with a record of 19-4.

November 15, 2008
Middlebury Posts 5-2 Victory Over Lebanon Valley in NCAA Field Hockey Tournament
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Middlebury's Chase Delano scored three goals to lead the Panther field hockey team to a 5-2 victory over Lebanon Valley in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament on Saturday at Bowdoin College. The Panthers (14-3) advance to play the host Polar Bears in Sunday's Regional Final in a rematch of the 2007 National Championship game. Delano's three goals improve her season total to 26, setting a new Middlebury single-season record.

November 15, 2008
Trinity Falls to Rowan in Overtime in NCAA Field Hockey Tournament.
GRANTHAM, Pa. - Senior forward Amanda Greene (Thorofare, N.J.) scored the game-winning goal on a hard shot from the right side to lead Rowan to a 5-4, overtime win over Trinity in the second round of the NCAA Field Hockey Tournament this afternoon at Messiah College.

November 15, 2008
Tufts Posts 4-0 Shutout of Springfield in NCAA Field Hockey Tournament
MEDFORD, Mass. - The Tufts University field hockey team scored two goals in each half en route to a convincing 4-0 win over Springfield College in the second round of the NCAA Division III Championship on Saturday at Bello Field. The Jumbos advance to the NCAA quarterfinals on Sunday, when they host The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) at 1:00 on Bello.

November 15, 2008
Amherst Advances via Penalty Kicks, 4-2, Over WNEC in NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament
AMHERST, Mass. – With the Amherst College and Western New England College men’s soccer teams tied at 0-0 after 90 minutes of regulation and 20 minutes of overtime, first-year goalkeeper Lennard Kovacs made a pair of saves in the penalty kick session to lead the Lord Jeffs into the second round of the NCAA Tournament, 4-2.

November 15, 2008
Middlebury Advances Past Framingham St. on Penalty Kicks in NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Middlebury and Framingham St. battled to a scoreless tie through 110 minutes of action in an NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament first-round game in Vermont. The Panthers advances to the regional final with a 4-1 win in penalty kicks, as they return to action on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. against Norwich.

November 15, 2008
Amherst Claims 4-0 Win Over Farmingdale St. in NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – First-year forward Livia Rizzo (Dover, Mass.) scored a goal and added an assist in leading the Amherst College women’s soccer team to a 4-0 victory over Farmingdale State this afternoon in an NCAA Tournament First Round match at Springfield College’s Brock-Affleck Field. Amherst will next face Springfield, a 1-0 winner over Union, Sunday at 1:00 pm in the Regional Final.

November 15, 2008
Williams Earns Trip to NCAA Volleyball Quarterfinals with 3-1 Victory Over Wellesley
MEDFORD, Mass. - Williams College, the fourth seed in the NCAA Volleyball New England Regional, advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals by winning the regional championship match, 3-1, over #3 seed Wellesley College on Saturday night at Tufts University’s Cousens Gymnasium. Williams will face Ohio Northern on Thursday, Nov. 20 in Bloomington, Ill.

November 15, 2008
Middlebury Women, Williams Men Win NCAA Cross Country Regional
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - The Middlebury women and the Williams men finished first at the NCAA Cross Country New England Regional Championships on Saturday afternoon at Mt. Greylock High School. The Panthers, the 2008 NESCAC Women's Cross Country Co-Champions, posted a score of 57 to edge second-place Williams 82. The Eph men ran away from the field, recording a score of 36 to second-place Amherst's 122 points.

November 14, 2008
Tufts Falls to Wellesley 3-2 in NCAA Volleyball Regional
MEDFORD, Mass. - The #2 seed versus the #3 seed second-round matchup in the New England Regional of the 2008 NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship met all the hype as it went the full five sets with #3 Wellesley College prevailing, 3-2 (18-25, 25-21, 19-25, 25-23, 15-12), over #2 seed and host Tufts University on Friday night at Cousens Gymnasium. Wellesley (28-7) will face #4 seed Williams College in the New England Region final on Saturday night at 7 pm inside Cousens Gymnasium. Tufts’ season ends at 29-4.

November 14, 2008
Williams Advances to NCAA Volleyball Regional Final with 3-0 Win Over Springfield
MEDFORD, Mass. – The Williams College Ephs, the #4 seed in the New England Regional, upset the #1 seed Springfield College Pride, 3-0 (27-25, 25-15, 25-15), to advance to the Regional Finals of the 2008 NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship on Friday evening at Cousens Gymnasium on the campus of Tufts University.

November 13, 2008
Former Middlebury Skier Brush Receives NCAA Inspiration Award
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The NCAA Honors Committee has named Kelly Brush, a former skiing student-athlete at Middlebury, as the 2009 NCAA Inspiration Award recipient. Brush will receive the award during the Honors and Delegates Celebration January 15 at the 2009 Convention in Washington, D.C.

November 13, 2008
2008 Men's Soccer All-Conference Teams Announced
HADLEY, Mass. - Middlebury senior goalkeeper Brian Bush (Madison, Wis.) has been named the 2008 NESCAC Player of the Year, as determined by the conference coaches. He is the first Panther player to receive the conference’s top honor and the first keeper to be distinguished as Player of the Year this decade. Middlebury swept the individual honors this fall, as freshman forward Tyler Macnee (Willison, Vt.) garnered Rookie of the Year accolades while Panther head coach David Saward was chosen by his peers as Coach of the Year.

November 13, 2008
Women's Soccer All-Conference Selections Announced
HADLEY, Mass. - Amherst junior midfielder Meg Murphy (Springfield, Mass.) has been selected by the conference coaches as the 2008 NESCAC Player of the Year. Murphy helped the Jeffs post a 7-0-2 mark in conference play along with an appearance in the final of the 2008 NESCAC Women’s Soccer Championship. She is the fourth Amherst player in the last eight years to receive the league’s top honor, the most recent being Amy Armstrong in 2006.

November 13, 2008
Tufts Rolls Past Bridgewater St. 3-0 in NCAA Volleyball Regional
MEDFORD, Mass. – The #2 seed and host Tufts University Jumbos earned a sweep, 3-0 (25-22, 25-13, 25-13), over the #7 seed Bridgewater State College Bears in a first round match of the 2008 NCAA Volleyball Championship on Thursday evening at the New England Regional inside Cousens Gymnasium. The Jumbos will take on Wellesley College on Friday evening at 7 pm in the New England Regional Semifinals.

November 13, 2008
Williams Posts 3-0 Win Over Keene St. in NCAA Volleyball Regional
MEDFORD, Mass. - The Williams College Ephs, the #4 seed in the New England Regional, defeated the #5 seed Keene State College Owls, 3-0 (26-24, 25-11, 25-16), in the first round of the 2008 NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship on Thursday afternoon at Cousens Gymnasium on the campus of Tufts University. Williams advances to face the Maine Maritime/Springfield winner on Friday, Nov. 14 at 4:30 p.m.

November 12, 2008
Trinity's McGrath Earns Boston Globe Golden Helmet Award
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Trinity quarterback Eric McGarth (Lynn, Mass.) received the Boston Globe Gold Helmet Award for Division II/III Wednesday at the New England Football Writers luncheon at Harvard’s Dillon Fieldhouse. Also earning the award for the week of Nov. 12, 2008 was Harvard quarterback Chris Pizzotti (Reading, Mass.) from the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).

November 12, 2008
Field Hockey All-Conference Teams Announced
HADLEY, Mass. - Bowdoin senior forward Lindsay McNamara (Milton, Mass.) has been selected as the NESCAC Offensive Player of the Year, while Tufts junior back Margi Scholtes (Grosse Pointe, Mich.) was chosen by the conference coaches as NESCAC Defensive Player of the Year. Both players helped their respective squads reach the final of the 2008 NESCAC Field Hockey Championship this past weekend, with the Polar Bears capturing their fourth-straight conference crown and fifth overall title.

November 12, 2008
Trinity Tops Neumann 7-0 in NCAA Field Hockey Tournament
HARTFORD, Conn. – Freshman forward Payson Sword (Princeton, N.J.) scored the first two goals of the game and added an assists and senior co-captain forward Karli Del Rossi (Mantua, N.J.) recorded a hat trick with an assist to lead Trinity to a 7-0 win over Neumann in the opening round of the NCAA Field Hockey Tournament Wednesday afternoon on Robin L. Sheppard Field.

November 12, 2008
Volleyball All-Conference Selections Released
HADLEY, Mass. - Wesleyan senior outside hitter Lisa Drennan (Ann Arbor, Mich.) has been named the 2008 NESCAC Player of the Year, as determined by the conference coaches. It is the second time in three years that Drennan has received the league’s top honor after being named Player of the Year in 2006.

November 9, 2008
Bowdoin Wins Fourth Consecutive Field Hockey Title with 1-0 Victory Over Tufts
MEDFORD, Mass. - Second-seeded Bowdoin team won its fifth NESCAC championship overall, and fourth in a row, with a 1-0 victory against Tufts in a defense-dominated final of the 2008 NESCAC Field Hockey Championship at Bello Field on Sunday afternoon.

November 9, 2008
Amherst Earns First Men's Soccer Crown with 2-0 Victory at Middlebury
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Amherst won its first NESCAC title with a 2-0 victory over defending champion Middlebury in the final of the 2008 NESCAC Men's Soccer Championship. The Lord Jeffs pick up their first title game win in four appearances, as they improve to 12-3-2 overall, earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

November 9, 2008
Williams Overcomes Amherst in Overtime, 3-2, for Women's Soccer Title
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Junior Sarah Walmsley placed a shot off the outstretched hands of Amherst goalkeeper Allie Horwitz just 2:38 into overtime Sunday, lifting top-seeded Williams to the 2008 NESCAC Women's Soccer Championship. Walmsley’s goal gave the Ephs their second-straight NESCAC title, and Williams became the first team in tournament history to win back-to-back championships.

November 9, 2008
Williams Earns Volleyball Championship Over Amherst, 3-1
MEDFORD, Mass. - The Williams College Ephs captured their second consecutive NESCAC Volleyball Championship and eighth all-time with a 3-1 (25-18, 20-25, 25-12, 25-21) victory over Amherst Sunday afternoon at Cousens Gymnasium on the campus of Tufts University. Williams earns an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament, where they will enter with a record of 25-12.

November 8, 2008
Trinity Football Finishes 2008 Undefeated, Wins Fifth NESCAC Title
HADLEY, Mass. - The Trinity football team has earned its fifth NESCAC title in the last seven years, completing the 2008 season with a perfect 8-0 record. The Bantams closed out the season on Saturday with a 38-14 win over rival Wesleyan. Williams was the runner-up to Trinity.

November 8, 2008
Brown's Overtime Goal Sends Tufts into Field Hockey Final
MEDFORD, Mass. – Sophomore Tamara Brown (Annandale, Va.) scored on a tremendous individual effort with 5:55 remaining in overtime to give undefeated Tufts a dramatic 1-0 victory over fifth-seeded Trinity in the semifinals of the 2008 NESCAC Field Hockey Championship on Saturday afternoon at Bello Field. Tufts advances to face Bowdoin, a 4-0 winner over Middlebury.

November 8, 2008
Bowdoin Moves Past Middlebury 4-0 in Field Hockey Semifinals
MEDFORD, Mass. - Senior Lindsay McNamara (Milton, Mass.) scored two goals, and classmate Julia King (Yarmouth, Maine) added a goal and an assist, as second-seeded Bowdoin rolled to a 4-0 win against third-seeded Middlebury on Saturday afternoon in the second semifinal of the 2008 NESCAC Field Hockey Championship at Tufts' Bello Field. The Polar Bears (14-2) will now play for their fifth conference title, and fourth in a row, against Tufts on Sunday at noon.

November 8, 2008
Middlebury Posts 1-0 Win Over Williams in Men's Soccer Semifinals.
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Middlebury advanced to the NESCAC Men's Soccer Championship game for the sixth time as the Panthers earned their second 1-0 win over Williams in as many weeks. Middlebury will take on Amherst, a 1-0 winner over Trinity, in the NESCAC title game on Sunday at noon.

November 8, 2008
Late Goal Gives Amherst 1-0 Victory Over Trinity in Men's Soccer Semifinals
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Amherst will makes its fourth trip to the NESCAC title game after a 1-0 win over Trinity at Middlebury in the semifinals of the 2008 NESCAC Men's Soccer Championship. The Jeffs will take on the host school, a 1-0 winner over Williams, in the title game at noon on Sunday.

November 8, 2008
Williams Rolls Past Bowdoin 6-1 in Women's Soccer Semifinals
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Junior Brianna Wolfson scored three times Saturday to help top-seeded Williams College to a 6-1 victory over fifth-seeded Bowdoin in the semifinals of the 2008 NESCAC Women's Soccer Championship at Cole Field. Williams (15-0-1) advances to Sunday’s NESCAC championship game against second-seeded Amherst at 12:00 p.m

November 8, 2008
Amherst Edges Middlebury 1-0 in Women's Soccer Semifinals
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Junior Meg Murphy scored with 12 minutes and 47 seconds left Saturday to break a scoreless tie and send second-seeded Amherst to a 1-0 win over third-seeded Middlebury in the 2008 NESCAC Women's Soccer Championship semifinals. The Jeffs (11-1-3) advanced to the championship game Sunday at noon, where they will face top-seeded Williams (15-0-1), the defending NESCAC champions.

November 8, 2008
Williams Upends Tufts 3-2 in Volleyball Semifinal Thriller
MEDFORD, Mass. – Fourth seed Williams upset top seed Tufts in a thrilling five-set victory, 3-2 (25-22, 26-28, 25-20, 20-25, 15-13), in the semifinal round of the 2008 NESCAC Volleyball Championship on Saturday afternoon at Cousens Gymnasium. The defending NESCAC champion Ephs advance to take on Amherst, a 3-1 winner over Wesleyan, on Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

November 8, 2008
Amherst Upends Wesleyan 3-1 in Volleyball Semifinals
MEDFORD, Mass. - Third-seeded Amherst advanced on to the final of the 2008 NESCAC Volleyball Championship with a 3-1 (25-23, 15-25, 25-19, 25-21) victory over second-seeded Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon at Cousens Gymnasium on the campus of Tufts University. The Jeffs will face Williams, a 3-2 winner over host Tufts, in Sunday's championship for the third year in a row.

November 7, 2008
Tufts Overcomes Bates 3-1 in Volleyball Quarterfinals
MEDFORD, MASS. - Top seed Tufts advanced to the semifinal round of the 2008 NESCAC Volleyball Championship with a 3-1 victory over Bates College in the quarterfinals on Friday night at Cousens Gymnasium. Tufts will face Williams in the first semifinal on Saturday afternoon.

November 7, 2008
Second-Seeded Wesleyan Downs Bowdoin 3-1 in Volleyball Quarterfinals.
MEDFORD, Mass. - The second-seeded Wesleyan University Cardinals moved onto the semifinal round of the 2008 NESCAC Volleyball Championship with a 3-1 (25-21, 21-25, 25-17, 25-18) victory over the seventh-seeded Bowdoin College Polar Bears on Friday evening at Chase Gymnasium on the campus of Tufts University.

November 7, 2008
Amherst Edges Connecticut College 3-2 in Volleyball Quarterfinals
MEDFORD, Mass. - Third-seed Amherst College and sixth-seed Connecticut College went five sets in their quarterfinal match of the 2008 NESCAC Volleyball Championship on Friday night, with the Lord Jeffs earning a 15-11 win in the fifth to advance to Saturday’s semifinals. The Lord Jeffs (21-7) will play #2 seed Wesleyan University, a 3-1 winner over #7 Bowdoin, in the semifinal round of the tournament on Saturday at 3:30 pm.

November 7, 2008
Williams Posts 3-1 Victory Over Middebury in Volleyball Quarterfinals
MEDFORD, Mass. - MEDFORD – The fourth-seeded Williams College Ephs took care of fifth-seeded Middlebury College Panthers, 3-1 (25-15, 25-16, 22-25, 25-17), in a quarterfinal matchup in the 2008 NESCAC Volleyball Championshipon Friday evening at Chase Gymnasium on the campus of Tufts University.

November 6, 2008
Volleyball Championship Takes Place This Weekend at Tufts
HADLEY, Mass. - Spurred by a perfect 10-0 conference record, Tufts University has earned the top seed and the right to host the 2008 NESCAC Volleyball Championship. The Jumbos will begin their quest for the program’s second NESCAC title when the three-day, eight-team tournament begins on Friday, Nov. 7 in Medford, Mass. with quarterfinal action beginning at 5:00 p.m.

November 5, 2008
Tufts in Pursuit of First Field Hockey Championship
HADLEY, Mass. - Undefeated Tufts University will look to continue its winning ways this weekend during the final rounds of the 2008 NESCAC Field Hockey Championship. The top-seeded Jumbos have earned the right to host and will face fifth-seeded Trinity in the first semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 11:00 a.m. The late semifinal will feature second seed and defending NESCAC and NCAA champion Bowdoin against third seed Middlebury.

November 4, 2008
Middlebury Looks to Repeat as Men's Soccer Champion
HADLEY, Mass. - Defending NESCAC and NCAA champion Middlebury College will look to capture its second-straight conference crown and third in program history this weekend when the Panthers host the semifinals and final of the 2008 NESCAC Men’s Soccer Championship in Middlebury, Vt. Top-seeded Middlebury will face fourth-seeded Williams in the first semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 8 and will be followed shortly after by third-seeded Trinity taking on second-seeded Amherst.

November 4, 2008
Ephs Eye Second-Straight Women's Soccer Title
HADLEY, Mass. - Defending NESCAC champion Williams College will look to claim its second-straight conference crown and third in program history this weekend as the Ephs host the final rounds of the 2008 NESCAC Women’s Soccer Championship at Cole Field in Williamstown, Mass. Top-seeded Williams will clash with fifth-seeded Bowdoin in the first semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 11:00 a.m. before third-seeded Middlebury squares off with second-seeded Amherst at 1:30 p.m.

November 4, 2008
2008 Cross Country All-Conference Teams Announced
HADLEY, Mass. - Hamilton junior Peter Kosgei (Kapsabet, Kenya) and Amherst senior Elise Tropiano (Plainview, N.Y.) both earned 2008 NESCAC Most Outstanding Performer honors after both finished first at the 2008 NESCAC Cross Country Championships hosted by Bates College at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine on Saturday, Nov. 1.

November 2, 2008
Top-Seeded Tufts Rolls Past Colby, 5-1, in Field Hockey Quarterfinals
MEDFORD, Mass. - Undefeated Tufts, seeded first in the 2008 NESCAC Field Hockey Championship, opened the 2008 post-season with a 5-1 victory against Colby College in the quarterfinals on Sunday afternoon at Bello Field. The Jumbos (15-0) will now host the NESCAC semi-finals and championship game next weekend (Nov. 8-9) at Bello Field. Tufts plays fifth seed Trinity College on Saturday at 11:00. Second seed Bowdoin and third seed Middlebury meet in Saturday's other semi-final at 1:30 pm. The championship game is set for Sunday at noon.

November 2, 2008
Bowdoin Downs Bates 5-2 in Field Hockey Quarterfinals
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Defending NESCAC and NCAA champion Bowdoin scored three times in the first 13 minutes and staved off a late rally by Bates to take a 5-2 win in the quarterfinals of the 2008 NESCAC Field Hockey Championship on Sunday. The second-seeded Polar Bears (13-2) will face third-seeded Middlebury in the NESCAC semifinals on Saturday, November 8 at Tufts at 1:30 p.m. Bates ends its season with a record of 6-9.

November 2, 2008
Middlebury Earns 2-1 Victory Over Williams in Field Hockey Quarterfinals
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Middlebury defeated Williams for the second time in three days, as the Panthers ended the Ephs season with a 2-1 victory on Kohn Field in a NESCAC Quarterfinal contest. Middlebury advances to play Bowdoin in a semifinal contest next Saturday at Tufts (1:30), while the host school meets Trinity in the other semifinal matchup (11:00). The winners will battle for the NESCAC Championship at noon on Sunday.

November 2, 2008
Trinity Tops Amherst 1-0 in Field Hockey Quarterfinals
AMHERST, Mass. – Two days after dropping a double-overtime thriller to Amherst at home, Trinity exacted its revenge by earning a 1-0 victory over the Lord Jeffs on Gooding Field in the quarterfinal round of the 2008 NESCAC Field Hockey Championship. Trinity improves to 12-3 (6-3 NESCAC) and advances to the semifinals for the first time in tournament history to take on top-seeded Tufts Saturday, Nov. 8 at 11:00 a.m.

November 2, 2008
Middlebury Tops Bowdoin 3-0; Panthers Will Host Men's Soccer Championship
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Top-seeded Middlebury topped Bowdoin 3-0 in a NESCAC Quarterfinal contest on Sunday, earning the Panthers right to host the semifinals and finals next weekend. The Panthers will meet Williams in the first semifinal on Saturday at 11:00, while Amherst meets Trinity in the other match-up at 1:30. The winners meet for the NESCAC Championship at noon on Sunday. Middlebury moves to 12-1-2 on the year, while Bowdoin ends its season with a 6-8 record.

November 2, 2008
Amherst Comes Away with 2-0 Victory Against Wesleyan in Men's Soccer Quarterfinals
AMHERST, Mass. – Amherst kicked of the 2008 NESCAC Men's Soccer Championship on Sunday afternoon with a quarterfinal match-up against Wesleyan. The second-seeded Lord Jeffs scored a pair of goals in the first half, and held on for a 2-0 win over seventh-seeded Wesleyan to advance to next weekend’s conference semifinals at top-seeded Middlebury.

November 2, 2008
Trinity Blanks Tufts 2-0 in Men's Soccer Quarterfinals
HARTFORD, Conn. – Senior forward Nick Cantone (New York, N.Y.) had a goal and an assist and classmate Zac Trudeau (Norwell, Mass.) made four saves to earn a shutout in goal, as third-seeded Trinity posted a 2-0 victory over sixth-seeded Tufts in the quarterfinals of the NESCAC Men's Soccer Championship this afternoon.

November 2, 2008
Williams Overcomes First Half Deficit to Down Bates 3-1 in Men's Soccer Quarterfinals
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Williams overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit with three unanswered goals, two of which came in the games final five minutes, to down visiting Bates 3-1 in the quarterfinals of the 2008 NESCAC Men's Soccer Championship on Sunday. The win improves the Ephs to 8-5-2 (4-4-1 NESCAC) and earns them the right to play top-seeded Middlebury on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Middlebury, Vt.

November 2, 2008
Williams Advances Past Colby 4-0 in Women's Soccer Quarterfinals
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Defending NESCAC champion and top-seeded Williams faced off against eighth-seeded Colby this afternoon in the opening round of the 2008 NESCAC Women's Soccer Championship, with the Ephs coming away with a 4-0 win.

November 2, 2008
Amherst Earns 1-0 Win Over Wesleyan in Women's Soccer Quarterfinals
AMHERST, Mass. – The Amherst College women’s soccer team earned a 1-0 victory over Wesleyan University in the quarterfinal round of the 2008 NESCAC Championship. The second-seeded Lord Jeffs (10-1-3/7-0-2 NESCAC) increased their unbeaten streak to 13 games and will take on third-seeded Middlebury College Saturday, Nov. 8 at top-seeded Williams at 1:30 p.m. The seventh-seeded Cardinals finish their season at 7-6-1 (3-5-1 NESCAC).

November 2, 2008
Middlebury Downs Trinity 2-0 in Women's Soccer Quarterfinals
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Middlebury earned its third shutout in its last four games as the Panthers topped Trinity 2-0 in a NESCAC Quarterfinal contest on Dragone Field. Middlebury advances to the NESCAC semifinals at Williams next Saturday, where they will take on Amherst at 1:30. The host school meets Bowdoin in the other semifinal at 11:00 a.m. The winners meet for the NESCAC Championship at noon on Sunday. Middlebury moves to 8-5-2 on the year, while Trinity ends its season with a 9-6 mark.

November 2, 2008
Bowdoin and Tufts Play to Scoreless Draw in Women's Soccer Quarterfinals; Polar Bears Advance
SOMERVILLE, Mass. - After 110 minutes of scoreless soccer, the Bowdoin College Polar Bears advanced past the Tufts University Jumbos into the semifinals of the 2008 NESCAC Women's Soccer Championship by winning 4-2 in penalty kicks on Sunday afternoon at Kraft Field. Bowdoin was the fifth seed and Tufts was seeded fourth.

November 1, 2008
Williams Men, Middlebury & Williams Women Claim 2008 Cross Country Titles
NEW GLOUCESTER, Maine - The Williams men captured their third-straight NESCAC Cross Country Championship, while on the women's side Middlebury and Williams shared the 2008 conference crown. The races were held at Pineland Farms, hosted by Bates College.

October 31, 2008
Field Hockey Championship Seeding Announced
HADLEY, Mass. - With a 9-0 conference record, Tufts University has captured the top seed for the first time ever heading into the 2008 NESCAC Field Hockey Championship. The undefeated Jumbos will host a quarterfinal contest on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 1:00 p.m. along with Bowdoin, Middlebury, and Amherst, as the championship format has changed for 2008 from a seven-team field with the top seed earning a first round bye to an eight-team tournament.

October 31, 2008
Men's Soccer Championship Field Set
HADLEY, Mass. - For the first time in program history, defending NESCAC and NCAA champion Middlebury College has secured the top seed for the 2008 NESCAC Men’s Soccer Championship. On a wild Friday afternoon that saw six teams in contention for three home quarterfinal games, the Panthers will join Amherst, Trinity and Williams in hosting a first round matchup on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 12:00 p.m.

October 31, 2008
Women's Soccer Championship Seeding Announced
HADLEY, Mass. - Defending NESCAC champion Williams College has earned the number-one seed for the 2008 NESCAC Women’s Soccer Championship. The Ephs join Amherst, Middlebury and Tufts in hosting a quarterfinal contest on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 12:30 p.m.

October 29, 2008
Morrissey of Williams Earns Boston Globe Golden Helmet Award
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Williams running back Brian Morrissey (Winchester, Mass.) received the Boston Globe Gold Helmet Award for Division II/III Wednesday at the New England Football Writers luncheon at Harvard’s Dillon Fieldhouse. Also earning the award for the week of Oct. 29, 2008 was Harvard linebacker Eric Schultz (Alpharetta, Ga.) from the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).

October 28, 2008
Cross Country Championships Set for Saturday
HADLEY, Mass. - The 2008 NESCAC Cross Country Championships will occur this Saturday and will be hosted by Bates College at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine. The 26th annual conference meet gets underway at 12:00 p.m. with the men’s 8-kilometer championship race and will be followed at 1:00 p.m. by the women’s 6-kilometer championship race.

October 22, 2008
Tufts' Forde Wins Boston Globe Golden Helmet Award
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Tufts running back Will Forde (Hyde Park, Mass.) received the Boston Globe Gold Helmet Award for Division II/III Wednesday at the New England Football Writers luncheon at Harvard’s Dillon Fieldhouse. Also earning the award for the week of Oct. 20, 2008 was Brown wide receiver Buddy Farnham (Andover, Mass.) from the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).

October 17, 2008
Tufts' Tandem of Browne & McCooey Win ITA Small College Doubles National Championship
MOBILE, Ala. - The Tufts University women's tennis doubles pair of sophomore Julia Browne (Old Brookville, N.Y.) and junior Meghan McCooey (Cumberland, R.I.) won the Division III doubles title at the 2008 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) National Small College Championships on Friday afternoon at the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center. Their win marks the first national title for Tufts Tennis in the history of the program.

October 14, 2008
Trinity to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness at NESCAC Volleyball Weekend
HARTFORD, Conn. - The Trinity College volleyball team will “pink out” the Ray Oosting Gymnasium, collecting donations for the Side Out Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to boosting breast cancer awareness, this weekend when the Bantams host six NESCAC matches on Friday and Saturday.

October 12, 2008
Middlebury Wins NESCAC Women's Golf Tournament
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Middlebury sophomore Courtney Mazzei (Larkin Valley, Calif.) fired a one-over round of 72 on Sunday to lead the Panthers to the 2008 NESCAC Women's Golf Tournament title at the Taconic Golf Course in Williamstown, Mass. The NESCAC Women's Golf Tournament is a one-day event held in conjunction with the Williams Fall Classic. It is the first NESCAC tournament title for Middlebury, as Williams had won the previous two events.

October 10, 2008
Ogrodnik Retires as Trinity Men's Basketball Head Coach
HARTFORD, Conn. – Stanley Ogrodnik (Tolland, Conn.), the most successful coach in Trinity College basketball history, has announced his retirement, effective immediately, as head coach of the Bantams’ men’s basketball team. As head coach for 27 seasons, Ogrodnik compiled a 478-186 record that gives him one of the top 30 winning percentages (.720) among NCAA Division III coaches. His remarkable tenure includes seven NCAA Tournament bids (including last season), four ECAC Division III New England titles, and eight consecutive appearances in the NESCAC Championship.

October 8, 2008
NESCAC Swimming Teams Raise Money for Swim Across America
HADLEY, Mass. – For the third year in a row, over 50 student-athletes, coaches and alumni of NESCAC swimming programs participated in Swim Across America (SAA) during the summer of 2008 in an effort to raise money for cancer research. A total of eight NESCAC teams took part in an ocean-mile swim at two SAA events and combined to raise over $42,000.

September 30, 2008
2008 NESCAC Golf All-Conference Teams Announced
HADLEY, Mass. - Trinity junior Reid Longley (Atlanta, Ga.) has been named the 2008 NESCAC Player of the Year. It is the second time in his career that Longley has earned the conference’s top honor, after he claimed Player and Rookie of the Year accolades in 2006. Longley finished atop the field at the NESCAC Golf Championship Qualifier this past weekend at Middlebury with a two-day total of 141 (-1). He is the fourth-straight Trinity linksman to receive NESCAC Player of the Year honors.

September 28, 2008
Middlebury Takes Golf Championship Qualifier by One Stroke Over Trinity
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. - Middlebury College won the 2008 NESCAC Golf Championship Qualifier on Sunday, Sept. 28 at the Ralph Myhre Golf Course. The Panthers shot a two-day total of 593 and have earned the right to host the spring championship, which will take place on Saturday & Sunday, April 25-26, 2009. Trinity came in second behind Middlebury, shaving one stroke off the day one deficit with a 594. Hamilton placed third (606) and Williams rounded out the top four (611).

September 28, 2008
Browne of Tufts Wins ITA Regional Singles Championship
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Tufts University sophomore Julia Browne (Old Brookville, N.Y.) opened the 2008-09 women's tennis season in outstanding fashion by winning the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's (ITA) New England Region singles championship over the weekend at MIT. Browne was named the NESCAC Rookie of the Year last spring.

September 27, 2008
Middlebury Leads After Day One at Golf Championship Qualifier
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. - Day one is complete at the 2008-09 NESCAC Golf Qualifier hosted by Middlebury College on the par 71 Ralph Myhre Golf Course. The host school from Middlebury holds a two-shot lead over Trinity as the Panthers boasted a 292 on day one. The Bantams shot a 294, followed by Hamilton (300), Williams (304) and Wesleyan (310), who rounded out the top five.

September 24, 2008
Former Connecticut College Men's Basketball Member Stone Signs with SISU Copenhagen
NEW LONDON, Conn. - Connecticut College men’s basketball alumnus Charles Stone ’08 of Hackensack, N.J. has signed a professional contract with the SISU-Elite team in Copenhagen, Denmark. Stone completed his collegiate career in fourth place on the Camel all-time scoring list with 1,380 points. He pulled down 719 rebounds and dished out 276 assists.

September 23, 2008
Road to 2009 Golf Championship Begins Saturday at Middlebury
HADLEY, Mass. - Defending NESCAC Golf Champion Williams College will begin its quest for an 11th conference title this weekend when the Ephs travel to Middlebury, Vt. for the NESCAC Golf Championship Qualifier. The two-day, 36-hole qualifying event will be hosted by Middlebury College at the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and will feature all 10 conference teams. The top four teams from the weekend will advance to the championship round in the spring, with the top finisher earning the right to host the final rounds.

September 10, 2008
Longtime Connecticut College Men's Soccer Head Coach Lessig to Retire After 2008 Season
NEW LONDON, Conn. - Bill Lessig, the longtime head coach of the Connecticut College men’s soccer program, is retiring at the conclusion of the 2008 season. Lessig has compiled a 264-227-39 (.534) in his 37 years at the helm of the Camel men’s soccer program. The 264 wins rank fourth among active NCAA Division III coaches in the New England region.

September 6, 2008
Amherst's Everden Wins 500th Career Match
BRISTOL, R.I. – Amherst College head volleyball coach Sue Everden joined the elite 500-win club today, as the Lord Jeffs cruised to a trio of 3-0 victories at the Roger Williams Invitational to kick off the 2008 season. Everden is one of only 22 women’s volleyball coaches in Division III history to reach the 500-win mark, and is the first NESCAC coach to reach the milestone.

September 2, 2008
Former Middlebury Football Player Hauschka Signs with Baltimore Ravens
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. - Former Middlebury College kicker Steve Hauschka ’07 has signed an NFL contract with the Baltimore Ravens. After an impressive pre-season camp with the Minnesota Vikings, Hauschka was placed on waivers by the Vikings, with the team hoping to sign him to the practice squad. The Ravens stepped in and claimed the Middlebury grad off waivers, and are hoping for him to take on the team’s kickoff duties to start the season.

August 29, 2008
NESCAC SAAC Teams Up to Help Jimmy Fund
HADLEY, Mass. – The NESCAC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) teamed up with the Jimmy Fund to raise money for cancer research during the spring of 2008. The student-athlete advisory committee at each NESCAC institution joined together for “Cashing In Against Cancer” by collecting loose change in support of the Jimmy Fund. The project netted a total gift of just over $4,200 for cancer research.

August 29, 2008
Amherst Men's Basketball Class of 2008 Members Sign Professional Contracts in Germany
AMHERST, Mass. - The Amherst Men's Basketball class of 2008 went 111-12 in four years, won the program’s first national championship in 2007 and made three consecutive Final Four appearances. Just three months after graduating, Andrew Olson ’08, Kevin Hopkins ’08, Fletcher Walters ’08, Matt Goldsmith ’08 and Brandon Jones ’08 have all signed contracts to play professional basketball in Germany.

August 25, 2008
Flynn Returns as Bates Golf Head Coach
LEWISTON, Maine — Bates College has named Bob Flynn as head coach of the men's and women's golf team, replacing Peter Lasagna, Director of Athletics Kevin McHugh announced Friday. Flynn, a longtime head and assistant coach at Bates in golf, Nordic skiing and baseball, previously was Bates' head golf coach from 1990 to 2000. He shared head coach duties with Lasagna in 1999 and has remained with the team as an assistant coach since 2000. Flynn will continue as an assistant coach with the Bates Nordic skiing and baseball teams.

August 19, 2008
Dawe Named Intermin Women's Rowing Head Coach at Wesleyan
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. - Brian Dawe has been named interim head coach of women's crew at Wesleyan University for the 2008-09 season, it was announced by Athletics Director John Biddiscombe recently.

August 18, 2008
Bates Alum Byrnes Helps Team Canada Win Gold in Rowing at Olympics
BEIXIAOYING TOWN, China - Bates College graduate Andrew Byrnes and the Canada men's eight captured the gold medal on Sunday at the Shunyi Rowing-Canoeing Park, Canada's first medal in the event since 1992. Byrnes, a Toronto native and resident who graduated from Bates in 2005, becomes the first former Bates athlete to earn an Olympic medal, while he and his crewmates become the first world champion crew to follow up with Olympic gold in 35 years.

August 11, 2008
Hamilton Names Bazin as Men's Ice Hockey Head Coach
CLINTON, N.Y. - Norm Bazin, formerly an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Colorado College, has been named the head men's ice hockey coach at Hamilton College. Bazin has been at Colorado College since 2000. Bazin replaces veteran Hamilton head coach Phil Grady, who retired in 2008 after posting a record of 304-260-34 with 18 postseason appearances in 24 seasons.

July 23, 2008
Thompson Named Head Baseball Coach at Bates
LEWISTON, Maine — Edwin Thompson, a former Division I and professional baseball player from Maine, has been named head baseball coach at Bates College, Director of Athletics Kevin McHugh announced on Wednesday. A native of Jay, Maine, Thompson, age 28, most recently served as associate head baseball coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Maine–Farmington. Thompson succeeds Craig Vandersea, who resigned in June.

July 22, 2008
Amherst Teams Partner with "Friends of Jaclyn"
AMHERST, Mass. - Jaclyn Murphy was born a healthy baby, but in March 2004, at just nine years old, she was diagnosed with a malignant and life-threatening brain tumor. Four years later, after countless tests, surgeries and chemotherapy, Jaclyn is not only winning her battle but is also affecting collegiate athletics across the country—including at Amherst.

July 22, 2008
Bates Appoints Steenstra as Interim Rowing Coach
LEWISTON, Maine — Former Bates assistant coach Peter Steenstra has been appointed interim head rowing coach at Bates College for the 2008-09 academic year, Director of Athletics Kevin McHugh announced on Monday. Steenstra served as Bates' assistant rowing coach during the 2007-08 academic year under former head coach Andrew Carter, whose resignation was announced Wednesday.

July 16, 2008
Carter Steps Down as Bates Rowing Head Coach
LEWISTON, Maine — Bates College head rowing coach Andrew Carter has resigned effective July 31, Director of Athletics Kevin McHugh announced on Wednesday. Carter became Bates’ head coach in 2000, shortly after rowing was first established as a varsity sport in 2000. Carter led the Bates women’s rowing team to its second consecutive appearance in the NCAA Division III Women’s Rowing Championships in May 2008.

July 8, 2008
Maker Named Men's Basketball Head Coach at Williams
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Williams Athletic Director Harry Sheehy announced on Tuesday that Mike Maker, a 20-year coaching veteran with 17 years experience at the Division I, and currently an assistant at Creighton, has been named head coach of the Ephs' men's basketball team. Maker replaces Williams alum Dave Paulsen who left in May to become the head coach at Bucknell.

July 8, 2008
Trinity's Miner Earns NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
HARTFORD, Conn. – Former Trinity women’s cross country and indoor and outdoor captain Kristina Miner (Suffield, Conn.) has been selected as a 2008 NCAA Spring Postgraduate Scholarship winner. Miner, who was recently named the College’s Trinity Club of Hartford Award winner as the Trinity’s senior female athlete of the year, graduated from Trinity this past May. Miner was also named to the 2007-08 NESCAC Fall, Winter, and Spring All-Academic Teams. Miner is the only NESCAC student-athlete to earn an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship in the 2007-08 academic year.