2/24/04

Field Hockey Receives Academic Recognition

Twelve members of the University of Maine at Farmington's field hockey team have been selected to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division III National Academic Squad. Student-athletes who maintain an overall GPA of 3.30 or higher are eligible for the distinction. UMF's twelve selections is the most of any field hockey team in the State of Maine. In addition, the UMF team is ranked in the top 10 in the Nation with a combined GPA of a 3.38. "I am extremely proud of their ability to maintain such academic integrity in pursuit of back to back conference championships. This is a great honor for UMF and the field hockey team." said UMF field hockey coach Beth Evans.

Individuals receiving recognition were:
Mary Berry (Norridgewock, ME)
Ashleigh Biette
Jessica Deans
Sarah Greenwald
Dorice Reitchel
Mary Sinclair
Ashley Thayer
Kristy Veazie
Megan Waterman
Angela White
Mary Kate Williams
Jamie Young

11/8/03

Field Hockey Wins Back to Back Conference Championships

The UMF field hockey team defeated Simmons College 3-0 today in Boston, MA to capture its second conference title in as many years.  Senior Erica Gundersen (Bryant Pond, ME) scored the only goal that the Beavers would need when she knocked home a shot off of a penalty corner in the first half of play.  Kristy Veazie (Dexter, ME) added a goal when she deflected a shot that Lauren Stevens (Temple, ME) rifled off the cage.  Mary Berry (Norridgewock, ME) added another goal off a penalty corner to complete the scoring.  UMF closes the season with a 12-7 overall record.  All Tournament selections for the Beavers were Ashleigh Biette (Freeport, ME), Mary Berry, Angie White (Farmingdale, ME) , Erica Gundersen, and MVP Kristy Veazie. 

11/5/03

Field Hockey Upsets Becker, Advances to Championship

The UMF field hockey team defeated Becker College 2-1 in Leicester, MA yesterday to advance to the North Atlantic Conference championship game on Saturday November 8th.  UMF, the #4 seed dominated possession for most of the first half out shooting #1 Becker 12-3 and taking seven penalty corners to Becker's four.  At the 18 minute mark, UMF's Mary Berry (Norridgewock, ME) blasted  a penalty stroke past the Becker goalkeeper who had covered the ball in the circle to cause the stroke.  Becker answered with a goal in the 26th minute to even the game at 1-1 at the half.  Becker came out strong early in the second period, keeping the ball inside UMF's 25 for the first ten minutes.  However, Kristy Veazie (Dexter, ME) scored the game winner with about twenty minutes to play on a pass from Angie White (Farmingdale, ME).  Ashleigh Biette (Freeport, ME) made eight saves on twelve Becker shots to preserve the win for the Beavers.  UMF will travel to Simmons College in Boston, MA for the championship game on Saturday.  UMF defeated Simmons 2-1 in the regular season. 

11/1/03

Field Hockey Defeats Thomas College in Quarterfinal Match, 2-0

The UMF field hockey team defeated Thomas College 2-0 in the first round of the North Atlantic Conference playoffs in Farmington.  After one half of play the score remained tied 0-0 but in the second half UMF’s Dorice Reitchel (Augusta, ME) found the net in after 5 minutes of play. The goal would ultimately prove to be the game winner. Two minutes later, the Beavers answered again when Mary Sinclair (New Sharon, ME) scored off an assist from Lauren Stevens (Temple, ME).   UMF goalkeeper Ashleigh Biette (Freeport, ME) made 5 saves on 5 Thomas shots, preserving the shutout. Thomas goalkeeper Jen Lane made 7 saves on 12 UMF shots in the loss. The Beavers will play next on Tuesday in the North Atlantic Conference Semifinals versus Becker College in Leicester, MA. 

10/27/03

Field Hockey Rebounds to Defeat Elms 4-0

The UMF field hockey team closed out the regular season with a win at Elms College yesterday in Chicopee, MA.  UMF's Dorice Reitchel (Augusta, ME) scored her sixth goal of the season and added an assist to lead UMF to victory.  Kristy Veazie (Dexter, ME) also had a goal and an assist.  Angie White (Farmingdale, ME) and Amanda Nimon (Augusta, ME) each added a goal to round out the scoring.  Ashleigh Biette (Freeport, ME) had no saves on three Elms shots.  UMF closes the season with a 9-7 overall record and 6-3 conference record.  UMF awaits the final conference standings to be released this afternoon to see who they will play in the quarterfinal game of the NAC tournament.

10/26/03

Field Hockey Loses to Becker in Penalty Strokes

In what was a repeat of last year's meeting between UMF and Becker, UMF battled to a 0-1 loss in double penalty strokes on Saturday in Leicester, MA.  After playing 100 minutes of scoreless field hockey the Beavers found themselves in a penalty stroke situation for the first time this season.  UMF's Mary Berry (Norridgewock, ME), Erica Gundersen (Bryant Pond, ME), Dorice Reitchel (Augusta, ME) and Angie White (Farmingdale, ME) were called upon to take the strokes.  Berry was the only Beaver to score in both rounds of strokes.  Enough to force a second round, but not enough to secure the win. 

10/23/03

Field Hockey Loses to Bowdoin

The UMF field hockey team found themselves facing an extremely talented Bowdoin College yesterday in Brunswick, ME.  Bowdoin, ranked 13th in the nation, scored early notching four first half goals and added two more in the second half.  UMF goal keeper Ashleigh Biette had seven saves while being peppered with shots throughout the game.  UMF slips to 8-6 overall and will return to action on Saturday when they travel to Becker College, who is currently undefeated in NAC play.

10/20/03

Field Hockey Loses to Husson 0-1

The UMF field hockey team suffered a tough conference loss yesterday at Husson College in Bangor, ME.  The Beavers were led defensively by Kristin Allen (Mexico, ME) and Mary Berry (Norridgewock, ME) who had two defensive saves each.  Husson's Karole Anne Emery scored the game winner ten minutes into the game.  UMF goalie Ashleigh Biette nine saves on 13 Husson shots to keep UMF close.  The Beavers drop to 8-5 overall and 5-2 in the NAC.  They will return to action on Wednesday when they travel to nationally ranked Bowdoin College for a 3:30pm non-conference game. 

10/18/03

Field Hockey Defeats Simmons 2-1

The UMF field hockey team defeated Simmons College 2-1 in Boston today for an important North Atlantic Conference win.  UMF's Dorice Reitchel found the net off a pass from Mary Berry to tie the game at 1-1 with about five minutes remaining in the first half.  Then 12 minutes into the second half Kristy Cochin netted the game winner unassisted.  UMF improves to 8-4 overall and 5-1 in the conference.  The Beavers return to action tomorrow when they travel to Husson College for another important conference match up. 

10/16/03

Field Hockey Defeats UNE 2-0

The UMF field hockey team scored a goal in each period to secure today's non-conference victory over the University of New England 2-0.  Lauren Steven's (Temple, ME) scored UMF's game winner at the 29:04 mark off an assist by Mary Sinclair (New Sharon, ME).  In the second period Angie White (Farmingdale, ME) found the net on a pass from Mary Berry (Norridgewock, ME).  UMF goal keeper Ashleigh Biette (Freeport, ME)  made 12 saves on 14 UNE shots to earn her 5th shutout of the season.  UMF improves to 7-4 overall and will return to action on Saturday when they travel to Simmons College for a 1pm NAC matchup in Boston

10/15/03

Field Hockey Game Rescheduled for Tomorrow

Due to inclement weather the UMF field hockey game versus the University of New England has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Thursday October 16th at 3:30 to be played in Farmington.

10/9/03

Field Hockey Loses to Bates 0-3

Sarah Overmyer ‘05 (Ann Arbor, Mich.) scored a pair of first half goals off penalty corners to lead the Bates College field hockey team to a 3-0 win over the University of Maine at Farmington in a non-league game on Campus Avenue Field on Wednesday evening.  In the first half of the game the Beavers were outshot 0-9 and found themselves behind in penalty corners 0-11.  UMF played a much more even second half holding Bates to just 3 shots and one penalty corner.  In goal for UMF, Ashleigh Biette knocked away 6 shots, while Sarah Judice made 2 saves for the Bobcats.  UMF returns to action next Wednesday when they host the University of New England at 3:30pm.  The Beavers are currently 6-4 overall and 4-1 in the conference.

10/7/03

Dorice Reitchel is NAC Field Hockey Player of the Week

UMF senior captain, Dorice Reitchel was selected as the North Atlantic Conference Field Hockey player of the week on Monday for her performances in last weeks games.  Reitchel had a goal versus Lasell and a goal and two assists versus Wheelock in UMF's 2-0 week. 

10/5/03

Field Hockey Defeats Wheelock 6-1

The UMF field hockey team took control in the first three minutes of play when Mary Sinclair connected with Dorice Reitchel to give the Beavers a 1-0 advantage.  Wheelock answered with 27:42 remaining in the period, but Reitchel scored the game winner five minutes later off a pass from Angie White.  White added a goal herself with just under a minute remaining in the period.  In the second half Reitchel assisted Lauren Stevens, Kristy Veazie scored off a pass from Kristi Cochin and Ashley Thayer added another goal on a pass from Linda Nguyen.  In goal for UMF, Ashleigh Biette recorded 2 saves on 3 Wheelock shots.  UMF held the shooting advantage 33-3.  UMF improves to 4-1 in the conference and 6-3 overall.  Next up will be Bates College on Wednesday in Lewiston at 5pm.

10/4/03

Field Hockey Defeats Lasell 3-0

The UMF field hockey team braved driving rain today to capture its third conference win of the season versus visiting Lasell College.  The Beavers' first goal came with 5:58 remaining in the first half when Amanda Nimon connected on a Becky Christiansen pass.  In the second period Mary Sinclair found the net off of an assist by Kristy Veazie four minutes into the frame.  Five minutes later Veazie assisted Dorice Reitchel to bring UMF's lead to 3-0.  In goal for UMF, Ashleigh Biette had 6 saves on 6 shots.  UMF will return to action tomorrow when they host another conference opponent, Wheelock College at 1pm.

9/28/03

Field Hockey Defeats Castleton State 2-1 in Double Overtime

The UMF field hockey team gave up a goal three minutes into the first half, but held strong until there was six minutes remaining in regulation when Amanda Nimon (Augusta, ME) connected with Kristy Veazie (Dexter, ME) to even the score 1-1.  UMF's goal keeper Ashleigh Biette (Freeport, ME) was stellar in the net making 6 saves including facing down two overtime penalty strokes.  UMF had the opportunity to tie the game earlier in the second half on a Mary Berry (Norridgewock, ME) penalty stroke that was saved by Castleton keeper Meghan Aher.  The game winner came with 2:02 left in the second overtime when Berry  sent in a hard shot that was deflected into the net by Becky Christiansen.  UMF improves to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in the NAC.  The Beavers return to action on Saturday when they host Lasell College at 2pm and again on Sunday when they host Wheelock at 1pm.

9/27/03

Field Hockey Suffers Loss to WNEC 0-1

It was another defensive battle for the UMF field hockey team this afternoon as they suffered their first conference loss to 2002 conference runners up Western New England College 0-1.  The game, played on a wet and slippery day, featured little shooting with WNEC holding the edge with 8 shots versus UMF's 5.  Western New England also held the edge with penalty corners 12-4.  The lone goal of the day came after 61:19 had been played.  WNEC's Megan Cloutier (Greenfield, MA) connected on a Stephanie Gildart (Portland, ME/ Deering HS) pass.  Ashleigh Biette (Freeport, ME) had 6 saves on the day for UMF while Jillian Brown (Plymouth, MA) blocked 4 for WNEC.  UMF slips to 3-3 overall and 1-1 in the North Atlantic Conference.  The Beavers will return to action tomorrow when they host Castleton State College at 11am. 

9/26/03

Field Hockey Loses to USM 0-1

The UMF field hockey team struggled to find the net yesterday in a non-conference match up with the University of Southern Maine in Gorham.  The game went scoreless until USM's Kerry Leonard (Stamford, CT) slipped in a goal with 3:48 remaining in the first half.  The remainder of the game became a defensive battle with USM taking 6 shots and UMF managing one.  In goal for UMF, Ashleigh Biette (Freeport, ME) notched nine saves.  Jesse Superchi (Campton, NH) made three saves.  UMF drops to 3-2 on the season and will return to conference play this weekend when they host Western New England College on Saturday and Castleton State on Sunday. 

9/24/03

Field Hockey Suffers Loss to Colby

The UMF field hockey team suffered its first loss of the season yesterday to 19th ranked Colby College, 1-2.  After Colby's Wendy Bonner (Lexington, MA) scored with 5:05 remaining in the first half, UMF's Mary Sinclair (New Sharon, ME) evened the score at 1-1 with three minutes later.  However, Bonner (Lexington, MA) answered with the game winner early in the second half.  In spite of down pouring rain, the Beavers managed a late push but were turned away before they were able to send the game into overtime.  Ashleigh Biette had an impressive performance in goal saving 17 shots for UMF.  The Beavers drop to 3-1 overall and will return to action this weekend  on Saturday versus Western New England College and on Sunday versus Castleton State.

9/20/03

Field Hockey Defeats Thomas 3-0

UMF's Mary Berry scored on an Angie White pass to give the Beavers the only goal they would need to secure their first conference win of the season.  Amanda Nimon and Kristy Veazie each added insurance goals for UMF.  Ashleigh Biette only had to turn away 2 shots to earn her third shutout of the season.  Next up for UMF will be last year's conference runners up Western New England College in Farmington on Saturday the 27th at 1pm.  UMF sits at 3-0 overall and 1-0 in the NAC.

9/16/03

Field Hockey Game Postponed Until Friday, 3:30pm

9/13/03

Field Hockey Defeats St. Joe's 2-0

UMF's Kristy Veazie scored a goal in each half to lead the Beaver past visiting St. Joseph's College this afternoon.  After a strong push by St. Joe's early in the first period, the Beavers managed to hold possession for most of the game while not allowing a single shot in the second period.  UMF out shot the Monks 19-5.  Ashleigh Biette recorded her second shut out while batting away 3 shots.  UMF returns to action on Tuesday when they travel to Thomas College for the first conference game of the season.  UMF currently is 2-0 on the season. 

9/9/03

Mary Berry is NAC Field Hockey Player of the Week

UMF sophomore sweeper, Mary Berry has been selected as the North Atlantic Conference Player of the Week for her performance in the Beavers' victory over Gordon College on Saturday.  Berry recorded two defensive saves and a goal in the victory.

9/8/03

Field Hockey Season Preview

The UMF Field Hockey Team, who had a very successful season in 2002 with 12 wins and 6 losses, will have a new look this year. New to the starting line up will be Ashleigh Biette in goal, in the midfield will be Lauren Stevens, and at forward will be Becky Christiansen. Retuning to the team after a year off will be Jessica Deans, 2001 Rookie of the Year.  The senior class will be lead by midfielders Amanda Nimon, Erica Gundersen, and Angie White, Mary-Kate Williams  and Megan Waterman in the back and Dorice Reitchel at forward.   Junior Sarah Greenwald will play in goal.   The sophomore class will include Mary Sinclair, Kristi Cochin, Kristen Allen, Kristen Roy, Kristy Veazie and Mary Berry. Linda Nguyen, Jamie Young and Ashley Thayer will also provide support from the freshmen class.  Players to watch will be freshmen Kristy Veazie and senior Dorice Reitchel who lead the team last year with 18 goals.

9/6/03

Field Hockey Defeats Gordon to Start Season 1-0

The UMF field hockey team got off to a strong start today when they defeated visiting Gordon College 2-0.   UMF's Dorice Reitchel scored the Beaver's first goal on an assist from Jessica Deans with 20 minutes remaining in the first half.  The Beaver's second goal came with 21 seconds remaining in the game when Mary Berry connected with Amanda Nimon on a penalty corner.  UMF goalie Ashleigh Biette blocked 8 shots to record her first career shutout.  Next up for the Beavers will be St. Joseph's College on Saturday the 13th.