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11/5/05

Castleton State Beats UMF, 2-1, for NAC Women’s Soccer Title

Top-seeded Castleton State defeated UMaine-Farmington, 2-1, this afternoon in the NAC Women’s Soccer Championship in Castleton, VT.  The Crusaders jumped out to a 2-0 lead through the first 32 minutes and although UMF’s Olivia Irons (York, ME) converted a penalty kick at the 32:43 mark, the Beavers were unable to score the equalizer over the final 58 minutes of play. 

UMF outshot Castleton, 15-13, and received an eight-save effort from Melissa Demerchant (Presque Isle, ME), but fell short in its attempt to unseat the regular season champs.  Jodie Welch (Wells, ME), Molly Hagstrom (New Sharon, ME) and Amanda Byrn (Winslow, ME) were named to the All-Tournament team. 

11/2/05

WELCH NAMED NAC WOMEN’S SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Jodie Welch (Wells, ME) was named the 2005 North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Player of the Year, as announced today by the league office in a vote among head coaches.  Welch was also one of five Beavers to earn All-Conference honors.

Welch finished yesterday’s game vs. Bay Path with 43 points (19g, 5a), ranked fourth in the league in points, goals and points per game.  She has scored at least one point in 14 of 19 games this season and scored multiple goals on three occasions, including a pair of hat tricks.  Thus far in the postseason, she assisted on both goals in a 2-0 quarterfinal win over Thomas and added a goal and assist in a 3-0 win over Bay Path, factoring in on five of the Beavers’ six postseason scores.

Earning Second Team All-NAC honors were goalkeeper Melissa Demerchant (Presque Isle, ME), back Amanda Byrne (Winslow, ME) and midfielder Molly Hagstrom (New Sharon, ME).  Demerchant is the NAC’s top goalkeeper, posting a 0.43 GAA this season, including shutouts in five of her last seven outings.  Byrne, in her first season, has started all 19 games in the back, contributing two assists, while headlining a defense that has allowed just 14 goals in 19 matches.  Hagstrom has scored a goal and assist for three points this season, but has been a controlling force in the midfield both offensively and defensively.  Forward Erin Campbell (Hampden, ME) earned Honorable Mention honors for her offensive output (9g, 6a – 24 pts.).

11/1/05

UMF Women’s Soccer Headed to NAC Finals Following 3-0 Win over Bay Path

Olivia Irons (York, ME) scored at the 22:19 mark, while Melissa Porter (Peru, ME) and Jodie Welch (Wells, ME) added second-half scores to lead the UMF women’s soccer team (12-4-3) to a 3-0 victory over Bay Path in NAC Women’s Soccer Tournament semifinal action this afternoon at Prescott Field.  The Beavers controlled play throughout, holding a 21-3 advantage in shots, to advance to the NAC finals vs. top-seeded Castleton State, which beat Maine Maritime, 2-0, this afternoon.  Each of the first two goals were set up by Megan McCrum (Bangor, ME), who sent a pair of brilliant passes into the box from the midfield.   The final goal, Welch’s team-leading 19^th of the season, came on a header off a direct kick from Irons.

10/31/05

10/29/05

UMF Women’s Soccer Knocks Off Thomas, 2-0, in NAC Quarterfinals

Second-seeded UMF scored a pair of second-half goals to beat Thomas, 2-0, in NAC quarterfinal action this afternoon at Prescott Field in Farmington.  After a scoreless opening half, Melissa Porter, who entered the game less than a minute earlier, re-directed a Jodie Welch corner kick at the 57:41 mark for a 1-0 lead and Erin Campbell finished off the scoring in the 75^th minute, converting a pass from Welch.  The Beavers outshot Thomas, 27-1, but ran into another strong performance from Thomas GK Shannon Proctor, who stopped four shots. UMF is now 11-4-3 this season and will host Bay Path on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 2:00 pm.

UMF Women's Soccer to Host NAC Quarterfinals on Saturday vs. Thomas

The UMF women's soccer team (10-4-3, 9-1-2 NAC) finished second in the regular season standings and, as the No. 2 seed, will host Thomas College on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Prescott Field.  The Beavers upended Thomas, 4-0, on Oct. 15 in Waterville. 

10/23/05

10/22/05

Women’s Soccer Scores Early in 1-1 Tie with Elms

Olivia Irons scored off a feed from Kelsey Burk just 2:31 into the match, but it was only goal UMF would score in a 1-1, double overtime tie with Elms College this afternoon in Chicopee, MA.  Irons’ second goal of the season gave the Beavers (9-4-3 overall, 8-1-2 NAC) a lead until the 41^st minute, when Elms’ Chelsea Rose struck to tie the match.  Neither team was able to score the decisive goal the rest of the way.  Farmington held a 12-8 edge in shots, including a 5-0 advantage in overtime, and took six corner kicks.  Melissa Demerchant stopped four shots in goal and was aided by a key defensive save that kept the tie intact. 

10/18/05

USM Edges UMF in Women's Soccer Action, 1-0

The University of Southern Maine's Liz Brunton scored the game's lone goal at the 26:43 mark as the UMF women's soccer team fell, 1-0, in Gorham this afternoon.  The Beavers (9-4-2) mustered just three shots all afternoon, but remained in the game with a strong defensive effort that limited USM to eight shots of its own.

Jackson Earns NAC Weekly Honors

Heidi Jackson, a freshman back from York, was named the NAC Women’s Soccer Rookie of the Week for her standout defensive effort in limiting both Maine Maritime and Thomas to five shots apiece in a 2-0-0 week for the Beavers.  Jackson has started 11 of 13 games this season and has played a large role in a UMF defense that has yielded just 12 goals in 13 contests thus far.

10/15/05

Women's Soccer Records 4-0 Victory over Thomas

After playing to a scoreless tie through the first half, the UMF women's soccer team exploded for four goals in the second half to beat Thomas this afternoon in steady rain in Waterville.   Jodie Welch netted a hat trick for the Beavers, who scored all four of their goals in the final 16 minutes of play. The win improves the Beavers' record to 9-3-2 overall and keeps them in the hunt for the  NAC's top spot with a 8-1-1 league mark. 

10/13/05

Women's Soccer Edges MMA, 1-0

Reigning NAC Player of the Week Jodie Welch scored at the 33:29 mark, off an assist from Molly Hagstrom, to propel the UMF women's soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Maine Maritime last night in Castine.  The Beavers controlled the match, outshooting MMA 18-6, and used a standout defensive effort to secure the victory.  With the win, UMF is now 8-3-2 overall.

10/11/05

Welch, Byrne Earn NAC Player, Rookie of the Week Awards

Following a successful weekend of action, the UMF Beavers picked up three NAC Player of the Week awards.  In women's soccer, Jodi Welch of Wells scored four goals in a 2-0-1 week to earn NAC Co-Player of the Week honors.  She scored the game-tying goal to forge a 2-2 tie with Lyndon State, scored the only goal, in overtime, to lift UMF past Baypath, 1-0, and finished the week with a two-goal effort in a 9-1 win vs. Wheelock.  In addition, freshman Amanda Byrne of Winslow, who assisted on Welch's game-winning goal vs. Baypath, earned Rookie of the Week honors.

10/9/05

Women's Soccer Knocks Off Wheelock

The UMF Beavers (7-3-2) scored four times in the first 16:29 of play on their way to a 9-1 win over Wheelock.  Kelsey Burk started the scoring at the 4:35 mark and Jodie Welch scored the game-winner at 10:23 off a feed from Erin Campbell, who finished the day with a goal and two assists.  Angela Kendall scored the Beavers' final three goals to secure the victory.

10/8/05

Women's Soccer Edges Defending Champ Baypath, 1-0, in OT

The women's soccer team received a goal at the 99:36 mark from Jodie Welch to defeat Baypath, the 2004 conference champion, 1-0 on Saturday in Farmington.  The goal, set up by Amanda Byrne, allowed the Beavers to improve to 6-3-2 overall.  Melissa Demerchant turned away two shots in goal to preserve the win.

10/5/05

Women's Soccer Battles to a 2-2 at Lyndon State

The women's soccer team battled to a 2-2 tie at Lyndon State College on Wednesday evening.  UMF (5-3-2) returns to action on Saturday when it host the North Atlantic Conference preseason favorite Bay Path College at 3:30 p.m. at Prescott Field.

10/3/05

Women's Soccer Defeats Lesley

The UMF women's soccer team defeated host Lesley University 6-0 on Saturday night.  The Beavers were led by junior Jodie Welch who scored a hat trick all in the second half.  UMF held a 1-0 lead after the first period after Heidi Parker scored off of a cross from Erin Campbell.  The second period was all Beavers as they rattled off 5 goals in just under 30 minutes.  Other goal scorers for UMF were Kelsey Burk and Angela Kendall.  Burk also added two assists.  Campbell notched 4 assists while Burk handed out 2.  UMF goalkeeper Lindsay Shumway made 2 saves in her first collegiate start and Melissa Demerchant had one save in relief of Shumway.  The Beavers improve to 5-3-1 overall and 4-1-1 in the NAC. 

9/28/05

Women's Soccer Loses to St. Joseph's in Overtime 1-2

In today's evenly matched non-conference battle, the UMF women's soccer team was defeated by visiting St. Joseph's College 1-2 in overtime.  After fighting through a scoreless first period, the Beavers scored the first goal of the game when Erin Campbell connected on a pass from Jodie Welch.  UMF held the 1-0 advantage for less than 10 minutes when St. Joe's evened the total at 1-1.  The score remained tied through the end of regulation.  UMF had several quality looks at the net, but it was the Monks who scored the game winner when a shot rebounded off of UMF goalkeeper Alix Raymond and another St. Joe's player played the ball into the net.  UMF outshot the Monks 15-13.  The Beavers now stand at 4-3-1 overall.

9/25/05

Women's Soccer Defeats Mount Ida

The UMF women's soccer team defeated visiting Mount Ida College 8-1 today in Farmington.  Mount Ida scored their lone goal, the first of the game, at the four minute mark.  But the Beavers roared back to score 8 unanswered goals to take the North Atlantic Conference match.  Goal scorers for UMF were Julie Walters (2), Jodie Welch (2), Erin Campbell, Susan Fitton, Bailly Hovey and Kathrina Berger.  UMF goalkeepers Melissa Demerchant, Alix Raymond and Lindsay Shumway split time in the net.  UMF improves to 4-2-1 overall and 3-1-1 in the NAC.

9/24/05

Women's Soccer Battles Lasell to a 0-0 Draw

The UMF women's soccer team dominated play in today's North Atlantic Conference match up with Lasell College, but was unable to overcome a 0-0 tie after two overtime periods.  The Beavers outshot Lasell 14 to 7 and held a 7-0 corner kick advantage.  UMF goalkeeper Mellissa Demerchant mad 5 saves to preserve the shutout.  The Beavers return to action tomorrow when they host Mount Ida College at 2pm.  UMF stands at 3-2-1 overall and 2-1-1 in the NAC.

9/21/05

Women's Soccer Defeats Husson 1-0

The UMF women's soccer team defeated visiting Husson College 1-0 today in North Atlantic Conference action in Farmington.  UMF captain Heidi Parker netted the game winner at the 37:24 mark.  The Beavers kept the offensive pressure on most of the game out shooting Husson 17-1 and forcing 8 corner kicks to Husson's 4.  UMF improves to 3-2 overall and 2-1 in the NAC.  The Beavers return to action on Saturday when they host Lasell College and again on Sunday when they host Mount Ida College.

9/18/05

Women's Soccer Loses To Castleton State 1-2

The UMF women's soccer team was defeated by visiting Castleton State College 1-2 today in Farmington.  The teams played through a scoreless first half with the Beavers in control taking 9 shots to Castleton's one.  However, it was Casleton who broke the barrier first in the second period.  Minutes later UMF's Jodie Welch answered for the Beavers when she connected on a pass from Amanda Byrne.  Castleton gained the advantage a few minutes later in what turned out to be the game winner.  UMF made a valiant effort in the final five minutes of the game forcing several corner kicks, but was unable to even the score.  UMF stands at 1-1 in the NAC and 2-2 overall.  The Beavers return to action on Wednesday when they host rival Husson College at 4pm.

9/17/05

Women's Soccer Defeats Johnson 2-1

The UMF women's soccer team defeated visiting Johnson State College 2-1 today in Farmington.  The Beavers scored the first two goals of the game, one in each half.  Kelsey Burk put the Beavers on the board early in the first period and Jodie Welch added the game winner midway through the second period.  Johnson's lone goal came off of a penalty kick in the second period.  UMF stands at 2-1 overall and 1-0 in the NAC.  The Beavers return to action tomorrow when they host Castleton State College at 2pm.

9/14/05

Women's Soccer Battles Colby to 3-1 Loss

The UMF women's soccer team took a 1-0 lead at the 18:46 mark on a penalty kick by first year player Olivia Irons.  However, Colby answered less than a minute later to even the score.  The teams battled through almost 70 more minutes tied 1-1 before Colby scored on a shot from just inside the 18.  The Beavers regrouped to add to the offensive attack and in doing so left a hole for Colby to score a third goal at the 89:12 mark.  UMF goalkeeper Melissa Demerchant made several spectacular saves to keep the Beavers in this game turning away 9 of Colby's 12 shots on goal.  UMF stands at 1-1 overall  and will return to action on Saturday when they host Johnson State at 3:15pm.

9/11/05

Women's Soccer Shuts Down Machias

UMF junior captain Erin Campbell's hat trick led the Beavers to a 5-0 victory over visiting UMaine Machias today in Farmington.  Jodie Welch chipped in with a goal and an assist.  Molly Bell added another goal and Bailly Hovey and Olivia Irons handed out assists to round out the offensive push.  UMF stands at 1-0 on the season and returns to action on Wednesday when they host Colby College at 4:30pm.

9/6/05

Women's Soccer Season Preview

The 2005 UMF women's soccer team has the potential to be one of the best teams in the North Atlantic Conference and should be an exciting team to watch during the season.  A fine nucleus of veterans who won the NAC title in 2003 returns ready for a run at the conference championship again.  They will be complimented by a fine core of freshmen who will make this one of UMF' quickest teams ever.

Veteran scorers Erin Campbell and Jodie Welch will lead the attack.  Veteran midfielders Molly Hagstrom, Heidi Parker and Kelsey Burk will compliment the attack and aid the defense anchored by Mari Kimball and Megan McCrum.  Melissa Demerchant, Kerry Kowalczyk, Alix Raymond and Lindsay Shumway will give much depth in the goal.

Newcomers Julie Walters, Olivia Irons and Kat Berger will bring speed to the midfield and Amanda Byrnes and Heidi Jackson will add speed to the backfield.  Veterans Holly Pelletier, Molly Bell, Bailly Hovey, Sue Fitton, Susan Murray and Angie Kendall will give the Beavers much needed depth for the run a the NAC championship and a berth in the NCAA tournament.