Field hockey gains first NESCAC win
Sarah Bruce
Issue date: 10/19/07 Section: Sports
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This past Saturday, Oct. 13, Colby's field hockey team secured its first New England Small College Athletic Conference win against Amherst College at home. This brings its record to 1-6 within the conference and 3-8 overall. Coach Amy Bernatchez said, "[It was] a good day for Colby field hockey." To win out the 1-0 match, the girls played with "a lot of pride and passion," Bernatchez said. "We never got caught back on our heels and fought for every ball."
Middfielder MaryClaire McGovern '08 scored her first collegiate goal with 21 minutes left in the first half. The goal resulted from a play started with a penalty corner. Because Bernatchez describes her as "a workhorse and positive role model for the team," it was especially exciting for the team to see McGovern put the winning goal into the net in such a critical game.
Offensively, Captain Jenn Reilly '08, Chelsea Rosenheimer '09 and Amy Campbell '10 were on top of their game. They put intense pressure on the Lord Jeffs defense to create many opportunities for the Mules. Colby had 16 shots to Amherst's 12. The squad excelled on the defensive side as well. Meghan Saccone '10 made nine big tackles in the backfield in one-on-one situations to protect the net. And in goal, Jaime Enos '08, made eight saves for Colby, including one in the last minute of the game to keep the win safe. Colby also won the penalty corner battle 9-7 over Amherst.
The Mules are still in the running for a playoff bid with two NESCAC games left. They travel to take on their next opponent this weekend at Connecticut College. The Camels currently hold a 5-6 overall and 1-5 NESCAC record with their sole NESCAC win against Bates College, a team that the Mules have not yet competed against.
Middfielder MaryClaire McGovern '08 scored her first collegiate goal with 21 minutes left in the first half. The goal resulted from a play started with a penalty corner. Because Bernatchez describes her as "a workhorse and positive role model for the team," it was especially exciting for the team to see McGovern put the winning goal into the net in such a critical game.
Offensively, Captain Jenn Reilly '08, Chelsea Rosenheimer '09 and Amy Campbell '10 were on top of their game. They put intense pressure on the Lord Jeffs defense to create many opportunities for the Mules. Colby had 16 shots to Amherst's 12. The squad excelled on the defensive side as well. Meghan Saccone '10 made nine big tackles in the backfield in one-on-one situations to protect the net. And in goal, Jaime Enos '08, made eight saves for Colby, including one in the last minute of the game to keep the win safe. Colby also won the penalty corner battle 9-7 over Amherst.
The Mules are still in the running for a playoff bid with two NESCAC games left. They travel to take on their next opponent this weekend at Connecticut College. The Camels currently hold a 5-6 overall and 1-5 NESCAC record with their sole NESCAC win against Bates College, a team that the Mules have not yet competed against.
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