11/20/06

Campbell Caps Stellar Career With Second Academic All-America Award

Senior Erin Campbell (Hampden, ME) has been named a 2006 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American, the second time she has earned the honor in her career.  Campbell is the lone student-athlete from a Maine college to receive the honor at the University (Division I) or College (Division II/III) level.  Campbell, a second team selection this season, was also an Academic All-America pick following the 2004 season.

Campbell maintains a 3.99 GPA in elementary education and English and was honored as an Academic All-American in 2004 during her sophomore season.  Beyond her success in the classroom, Campbell is also a standout on the field, earning All-NAC honors in each of the last two seasons, including First Team honors in 2006.  She has played on one conference championship team and guided her team to the conference finals in each of her last two seasons.  This past season, she amassed seven goals and two assists for 16 points, the second-highest total on the team.  She finished her stellar career with 116 points, including 46 goals.

11/13/06

CAMPBELL EARNS ACADEMIC HONORS

Senior women’s soccer player Erin Campbell (Hampden, ME) was named to the 2006 Verizon/CoSIDA Academic All-Region First Team, as selected by area Sports Information Directors.  Campbell is now eligible for Academic All-America honors, which will be announced later this month.

Campbell maintains a 3.99 GPA in elementary education and English and was honored as an Academic All-American in 2004 during her sophomore season.  Beyond her success in the classroom, Campbell is also a standout on the field, earning All-NAC honors in each of the last two seasons, including First Team honors in 2006.  She has played on one conference championship team and guided her team to the conference finals in each of her last two seasons.  This past season, she amassed seven goals and two assists for 16 points, the second-highest total on the team.  She finished her stellar career with 116 points, including 46 goals.

Academic All-America teams will be announced on Tuesday, November 21.

11/2/06

Husson Edges UMF, 1-0, for NAC Women’s Soccer Title

Tatayanna Wolterbeek scored off a corner kick just 2:57 into the game and Husson College held off UMF the rest of the way to capture a 1-0 victory and the 2006 NAC Women’s Soccer Championship.  The Beavers’ season ends at 14-7, with a loss in the conference championship game for the second season in a row, while Husson improves to 17-3-1 and will advance to the NCAA Division III Soccer Tournament.

In an evenly and well-played match, Husson held a slight, 9-7 edge in shots and a 7-3 advantage in corner kicks.  Alix Raymond (West Hartford, CT) made four saves in goal for the Beavers.   Erin Campbell (Hampden, ME), Amanda Byrne (Winslow, ME) and Katie Schwarz (Scarborough, ME) were named to the All-Tournament team.  Box Score

11/2/06

Campbell, Byrne Earn First Team All-NAC Honors in Women’s Soccer

Senior midfielder Erin Campbell (Hampden, ME) and sophomore back Amanda Byrne (Winslow, ME) earned First Team All-NAC women’s soccer honors, as announced today by the conference.  In addition, sophomore defender Heidi Jackson (York, ME) earned honorable mention.

Campbell is currently second on the team with 16 points (7g, 2a) and performed well in directing the offense from her midfield position.  She was honored as the NAC Player of the Week on Oct. 23 following her two-goal performance in a season-ending 3-0 win over Thomas College.  Byrne has tallied three goals and one assist for seven points thus far from her defensive position.  She, along with Jackson, has played a key role in helping Farmington post 10 shutouts, including a 0-0 tie with top-seeded Elms in the NAC semifinals.

10/31/06

Women’s Soccer Advances Past Elms and Into NAC Finals

Following 110 minutes of even, hard-fought soccer, ending in a 0-0 draw, the UMF women’s soccer teams advanced to the finals of the 2006 NAC Women’s Soccer Tournament by edging top-seeded Elms, 4-3, on penalty kicks.  The fourth-seeded Beavers avenged a 3-0, regular season loss to Elms and advance to the conference finals for the third time in the last four seasons.

 Junior goalkeeper Alix Raymond (West Hartford, CT) stopped five shots and senior defender Susan Murray (Salem, NH) netted the game-winning goal in the sixth round of penalty kicks. 

"I was so nervous before my turn to kick,” Murray said. “Our captain Erin (Campbell) calmed me down and I was able to score. It was definitely nerve-wracking.”

“This was just a great college soccer game,” Maine-Farmington 11^th-year head coach Bob Leib said. “I told our players they had better be ready for penalty kicks because I really felt that was what this game was going to come down to.”

UMF will travel to Bangor to face Husson College in the NAC finals Saturday.  Box Score

10/29/06

Mrazik Scores to Lift UMF Women’s Soccer Past MMA, 1-0

First-year Jackie Mrazik (Mount Vernon, ME) scored an unassisted goal at the 63:44 mark to lift the fourth-seeded UMF women’s soccer team (13-6) to a 1-0 win over fifth-seeded Maine Maritime this afternoon at Prescott Field in Farmington.  With the win, the Beavers join the men’s soccer and field hockey teams in advancing to semifinal action in their respective conference tournaments.

UMF had several scoring opportunities in the opening half, including a one-on-one situation midway through the period for Mrazik, who shot wide of the goal.  The Beavers managed four shots in the opening period and outshot the Mariners, 14-0, in the contest.

In the second half, UMF maintained pressure in the offensive end.  Following a corner kick, Mrazik received the ball 30 yards from the goal and, with space in front of her, lofted a shot that angled over the head of MMA goalkeeper Hillary Arris and into the netting for her sixth goal of the season.  MMA applied late pressure and had its best chance to score turned away by UMF goalkeeper Alix Raymond (West Hartford, CT) in the closing minute, as she punched a cross out of the goal area.

UMF will travel to top-seeded Elms on Wednesday for a semifinal contest.  Start time will be announced shortly.    Box Score    Updated Stats

10/25/06

UMF Women’s Soccer To Host Maine Maritime on Sunday

The UMF women’s soccer team finished in a tie for third place in the conference standings, but will serve as the No. 4 seed in the North Atlantic Conference Tournament and host Maine Maritime on Sunday, October 29, at 1pm in quarterfinal action. 

The Beavers finished the year at 12-6 overall and 6-3 in conference play, tying Mt. Ida for the conference’s third-best record.  Outscoring its opponents 43-18 this season, UMF features five players in double-digits, led by freshman Melissa St. Amanda (Windsor, ME) with 18 points (7g, 4a) and senior Erin Campbell (Hampden, ME) with 16 points (7g, 2a).  Alix Raymond (West Hartford, CT) has been strong in goal, posting a 1.07 GAA. 

10/24/06

Campbell and Brown Earn NAC Weekly Honors

Senior Erin Campbell (Hampden, ME) of the women’s soccer team and freshman Alec Brown (South Berwick, ME) of the men’s soccer team were honored by the North Atlantic Conference for their efforts this past week.  Campbell was named the Women’s Soccer Player of the Week, while Brown picked up Men’s Soccer Rookie of the Week honors.

Campbell scored a pair of goals from her midfield position to lead the Beavers to a season-ending, 3-0 win over Thomas on Saturday in Farmington.  She tallied her first score at the 49:25 mark and then struck again less than 10 minutes later to seal the victory.  She finished the regular season with seven goals and two assists for 16 points, the second-highest point total on the team.

Brown picked up his second NAC award of the season following his two-goal performance in a 3-0 win over Thomas on Saturday.  Brown scored the first two goals of the game, striking once in each half of play.  He currently leads the team in points with 16 (7g, 2a). 

The men’s soccer team will open postseason play by hosting Johnson State on Saturday at 1pm in the quarterfinals of the NAC men’s soccer tournament.  The women’s team will learn its postseason fate following Tuesday night’s MMA-Husson contest.

10/21/06

Campbell Crowns Senior Day in Style with Two Goals as UMF Women’s Soccer Defeats Thomas, 3-0

Senior Erin Campbell (Hampden, ME) scored twice within an eight-minute span in the second half to lead the UMF women’s soccer team (12-6, 9-3) to a 3-0 win over Thomas this afternoon at Prescott Field. 

Following a scoreless first half, in which Farmington held a 13-0 advantage in shots, Campbell struck for her first goal at the 49:25 mark, thanks to a strong pass from Julie Walters (Wells, ME).  Her second goal came in the 58^th minute, when she lofted an unassisted goal from 18 yards out.  Jackie Mrazik (Mount Vernon, ME) scored the games final goal at 65:31 off a feed from Katharina Berger (Belfast, ME), ending a scramble in front of the goal.

UMF outshot the Terriers, 22-1, and held an 8-1 edge in corner kicks.  Box Score

10/18/06

Tetrault’s Goal Lifts UMF Women’s Soccer to 1-0 Win Over MMA

Ashley Tetrault (Spencer, MA) scored an opportunistic goal midway through the second half to lift the UMF women’s soccer team to a key, 1-0 win over Maine Maritime Academy today at Prescott Field in Farmington.  Tetrault’s tally highlighted a strong effort today by the Beavers, who controlled play but failed to convert several key chances prior to the goal.  With the win, UMF moves to 8-3-0 in conference play (11-6 overall) and into a tie for fourth place – one game behind Maine Maritime (8-4-2, 7-2-1) for third. 

Tetrault’s unassisted goal came following a hustle play from sophomore Danielle Glover (Carthage, ME), who knocked the ball loose from the MMA goalkeeper, allowing Tetrault to corral it and score from five yards out.  Glover’s play was one of many strong efforts from the Beavers, who nearly struck in the first half when Melissa St. Amanda (Windsor, ME) rattled the post off a cross from Julie Walters (Wells, ME).   Box Score

10/15/06

UMF Women’s Soccer Falls to Still Perfect Elms, 3-0

The Elms women’s soccer team scored on a pair of corner kicks and then added a late insurance goal on a penalty kick to defeat Farmington, 3-0, this afternoon at Prescott Field in Farmington, ME.  With the win, Elms improves to 9-0-0 in conference play and 11-4-0 overall, while UMF falls to 7-3-0 in conference play and 10-6-0 overall.

Vanessa Pare scored the first Elms goal at the 19:40 mark, knocking home a rebound that drilled the post off a corner kick.  The score remained 1-0 until the 56^th minute, when Jen DeDoux added another goal off a corner, this time corralling a deflected ball in front of the goal, beating a defender to her left and scoring from six yards out.  Elms’ final goal came at the 75:37 mark, when Jamie Walsh converted a penalty kick.

Elms edged UMF in shots, 6-5, and held a 5-2 advantage in corners, scoring on two of its first three.  Shannon Donnelly made two saves in the shutout victory, while a triumvirate of UMF keepers combined to just one save.  Box Score

10/14/06

Campbell’s Play Lifts UMF Women’s Soccer to 2-0 Win Over Becker

Following a collision in front of the goal, an opportunistic Erin Campbell (Hampden, ME) scored from about 25 yards out for the game’s first goal as the UMF women’s soccer team recorded a key, 2-0 win over Becker in NAC action at Prescott Field in Farmington.  Campbell also assisted on the insurance tally.  The win improves Farmington’s record to 10-5 overall and 5-2 in conference play.

Julie Walters (Wells, ME) began the play by racing for a ball in front of the Becker goal.  As the Becker goalkeeper emerged, she and Walters collided just beyond on the goal mouth and the ball squirted away to Campbell, who settled the play before lofting a high, arching shot beyond the reach of Becker’s defense.    UMF held its 1-0 margin until the 84^th minute, when Jackie Mrazik (Mount Vernon, ME) corralled a ball from Campbell in front of the goal and scored her third goal of the season.

With the wind at its back in the opening half, UMF dominated play (holding a 14-0 advantage in shots), but could not break through against the stellar play of Becker goalkeeper Julie Arroyo.   Mrazik grazed the right post midway through the half and Ashley Tetrault (Spencer, MA) drilled the cross bar approximately 10 minutes later.  UMF finished the game with a 34-0 advantage in shots.  Box Score

10/11/06

UMF Women’s Soccer Blanks Lyndon, 7-0

Melissa St. Amand (Windsor, ME) scored two goals and added an assist to lead the UMF women’s soccer team to a 7-0, non-league victory over Lyndon State this afternoon at Prescott Field in Farmington.  The Beavers (9-5) scored four first-half goals en route to the victory.

Heidi Parker (Starks, ME) scored just 1:50 into the game, picking up an unassisted goal, beating the goalie in a 1-on-1 situation slipping past the defense.  St. Amand then set up Amber Murphy (Manchester, NH) for the game’s second goal, at the 11:20 mark, as Murphy headed a cross from St. Amand to increase the lead to 2-0.  St. Amand then scored an unassisted goal at the 19:47 mark, beating the goalie in the far corner, while Ashley Tetrault (Spencer, MA) finished off the first-half scoring with a goal off a corner kick at the 33:45 mark.

UMF held a 14-2 edge in shots in the contest.  Box Score

10/8/06

Campbell Leads Women’s Soccer to 2-1 Win over Bay Path

Erin Campbell (Hampden, ME) scored a goal and assisted on the other to lead the UMF women’s soccer team (8-5, 6-2) to a 2-1 win at Bay Path this afternoon.  Campbell assisted on a goal by Amber Muprhy (Manchester, NH), which provided the winning margin.  Alix Raymond (West Hartford, CT) made five saves in goal for the Beavers.  Box Score

10/7/06

St. Amand’s Efforts Lead UMF Women’s Soccer to 4-0 Win over Wheelock

Melissa St. Amand (Windsor, ME) registered two goals and an assist as the UMF women’s soccer team defeated Wheelock College, 4-0, Saturday afternoon in a game played at Pine Manor College. 

The Beavers opened the scoring 11 minutes into the first half when St. Amand scored on a cross from Jackie Mrazik (Mount Vernon, ME).  Senior Bailly Hovey (Presque Isle, ME) later scored her first goal of the year on a header set up by sophomore midfielder Melissa Porter (Peru, ME) to make it a 2-0 game at the half.

Maine-Farmington (7-5, 5-2 North Atlantic Conference) added a third goal in the 55^th minute when Liv Irons (York, ME) scored her fourth goal of the year off a cross from St. Amand. St. Amand completed her afternoon by scoring in the 61^st minute off a feed from Amber Murphy (Manchester, NH) for the final scoring margin.  

UMF controlled much of the action throughout, out-shooting the Wildcats, 26 to 4.  Goalkeepers Alix Raymond (West Hartford, CT) and Kerry Kowalczyk (Topsham, ME) shared the shutout while combining for two saves.   Box Score

10/4/06

Late Goal Gives Husson Women’s Soccer a 2-1 Win over UMF

Husson’s Samantha Homer scored with just :20 remaining in regulation to break a 1-1 tie and give the Braves (7-3-1, 4-1) a 2-1 win over UMaine-Farmington (6-5, 4-2) this afternoon in Bangor.  The Braves scored first in the contest, when Shelby Pickering scored at the 6:18 mark, while Amber Murphy (Manchester, NH) tied the game for UMF with her third goal of the season. 

UMF held a 14-8 advantage in shots.  Box Score

10/1/06

St. Amand, Irons Score to Lead Women’s Soccer Past Lasell, 2-0

Melissa St. Amand (Windsor, ME) and Liv Irons (York, ME) tallied first-half goals as UMF defeated Lasell, 2-0, in women’s soccer afternoon this afternoon at Prescott Field.  The Beavers (6-4, 3-1) held a 25-1 advantage in shots and controlled play throughout the contest.

After failing to capitalize on several scoring opportunities in the opening portion of the game, Katie Schwarz (Scarborough, ME) triggered the first goal, sending a perfect cross to St. Amand, who dribbled down the left side of the goal, drew out the goalkeeper and dropped a shot into the right-side of the goal for a 1-0 lead at the 21:31 mark.  Just over eight minutes later, at the 29:45 mark, Irons received a feed from Megan McCrum (Bangor, ME) and lofted a shot into the upper left corner of the goal for a 2-0 lead.  Alix Raymond (West Hartford, CT) played the first half, earning the victory.   Box Score

9/30/06

9/27/06

UMF Women’s Soccer Blanked By Saint Joe’s

Saint Joseph’s College tallied two first-half goals on its way to a 3-0 win over UMaine-Farmington today in Standish.  The Monks scored in the sixth minute and then received a pair of goals Megan Willette to seal the win.  The Beavers (5-3) were outshot, 16-6, with Alix Raymond (West Hartford, CT) making four saves in 45 minutes of action.

The Beavers return to conference action on Saturday, when they face Mt. Ida at 3:15 pm at Prescott Field in Farmington.  The men’s team will face Mt. Ida in the first half of the day’s doubleheader, kicking off at noon.  Box Score

9/24/06

First-Year Trio Leads UMF Women to 3-0 Win at Johnson State

First-year forward Ashley Tetrault (Spencer, MA) tallied a goal and an assist to lead the UMF women’s soccer team to a 3-0 victory at Johnson State this afternoon.  The Beavers (5-2, 3-0 NAC) also received goals from fellow newcomers Jackie Mrazik (Mount Vernon, ME) and Amber Murphy (Manchester, NH) in the victory.

Mrazik scored the first goal of the game at the 17:13 mark, converting a cross from Melissa St. Amand (Windsor, ME), while Murphy connected on a cross from Tetrault less than five minutes later for a 2-0 lead.  Tetrault then finished off the scoring with an unassisted goal at the 59:01 mark.

UMF held a 23-4 advantage in shots, including a 16-1 margin in the opening half.  Alizx Raymond (West Hartford, CT), one of three goalies to see action, made one save in 73+ minutes of action.  Box Score

9/23/06

UMF Women Edge Castleton, 2-1, in Overtime on St. Amand’s Goal

With just four seconds remaining in the first overtime, Melissa St. Amand (Windsor, ME) took advantage of Ashley Tetreault's (Spencer, MA) cross, and a vacated goal to score the game winner as the UMF women’s soccer team defeated Castleton, 2-1, this afternoon in Vermont.

Castleton struck first in the 65th minute of play when Tracy Stale converted a Brean Farquharson pass for her sixth goal of the year. Less than 30 seconds later the Beavers would score the equalizer as Jackie Mrazik (Mount Vernon, ME) capitalized on a misplayed ball in the backfield.

Alix Raymond (West Hartford, CT) stopped four shots to earn the win for the Beavers. UMF travels to Johnson State College tomorrow afternoon for a 3:00 PM NAC tilt.   Box Score

9/20/06

Women’s Soccer Captures Second Straight with 3-0 Win over UMPI

Liv Irons (York, ME) scored on a corner kick at the 13:30 mark and assisted on the game’s final goal to lead the UMF women’s soccer team (3-2) to a 3-0, non-conference win over UMPI this afternoon in Farmington. 

Amber Murphy (Manchester, NH) and Erin Campbell (Hampden, ME) added goals for the Beavers, who won their second-straight contest.  UMF held a 20-1 advantage in shots, with Alix Raymond (West Hartford, CT) registering the lone save in goal.   Box Score

9/17/06

Women’s Soccer Rallies to Down Lesley, 3-1, in NAC Opener

After falling behind, 1-0, early in the second half, the UMF women’s soccer team (2-2-0) rallied for three unanswered goals to defeat Lesley, 3-1, this afternoon at Prescott Field in its first conference game of the season.  The Beavers’ Liv Irons (York, ME) and Melissa St. Amanda (Windham, ME) scored in a :52 span during the 74^th minute of play, while Jackie Mrazik (Mount Vernon, ME) added an insurance goal at the 86:44 mark. 

UMF, which outshot Lesley 33-3, allowed a goal at the 61:10 mark when Lesley’s Jodi Fralick lofted a shot from 25 yards out, just beyond the reach of UMF goalkeeper Alix Raymond (West Hartford, CT).  Less than 10 minutes later, UMF responded with its two-goal flurry to take control of the contest.  Sarah Wedge stopped 17 shots in goal for Lesley. 

The Beavers return to action on Wednesday, Sept. 20, when they host UMPI.  Box Score

9/16/06

UMF Women’s Soccer Holds Its Own in 2-0 Loss to Wheaton College

The nationally-ranked Wheaton women’s soccer team scored two first half goals on its way to a 2-0 win over UMF this afternoon at Prescott Field.  The Beavers were outshot, 18-5, but played well defensively to keep the score close.

Wheaton’s Jessica Bramucci scored the first goal at the 22:35 mark, off an assist from Jenna Rabesa, and the lead was extended to 2-0 at the 30:13 mark on an unassisted goal from Rabesa.

Alix Raymond (West Hartford, CT) played a strong game in goal for the Beavers, stopping 11 shots.  Her Wheaton counterpart, Stacey Kronenberg, had four saves.

UMF (1-2-0) returns to action tomorrow, when it hosts Lesley in the NAC opener for both schools.  Box Score

9/13/06

Colby Women’s Soccer Blanks UMF, 4-0

Laura Williamson had two goals and Katie McCabe finished with three assists as the Colby College women's soccer team took a 4-0 non-conference win over the UMF (1-1) on Wednesday in Waterville.  After scoring 10 goals in their season opener, the Beavers were held to just two shots in the shutout loss. Alix Raymond (West Hartford, CT) had eight saves in goal. Box Score

UMF Women's Soccer Bests Machias, 10-0

Amanda Byrne (Winslow, ME) had two goals and an assist and Danielle Glover (Carthage, ME) added two goals as the UMF women’s soccer team (1-0) defeated UMaine-Machias, 10-0, this afternoon at Prescott Field in the season opener for both teams.  UMF scored three times in the first 10 minutes of play and held a 7-0 lead at the half.  The Beavers also outshot Machias, 30-0, in the contest.

After Byrne buried a shot from 18 yards out at the 5:44 mark to open the scoring, Jackie Mrazik (Mt. Vernon, ME) scored less than a minute later off a cross from Byrne and Ashley Tetreault (Spencer, MA) struck in the 10^th minute to extend the lead to 3-0.  Sue Fitton (Waterville, ME) and Katharina Berger (Belfast, ME) scored the next two goals, before Glover registered back-to-back tallies to close the first half.

In the second half, Molly Bell (Caribou, ME) and Erin Campbell (Hampden, ME) struck in advance of the game’ final goal, the second of the day for Byrne.  Box Score

UMF Women’s Soccer Picked Second in Preseason Poll

The UMF women’s soccer team has been picked to finish second in the 2006 North Atlantic Conference (NAC) standings, as voted in a preseason poll among league head coaches.  The Beavers, who earned four first place votes, closed the 2005 season with a 9-2-1 mark and advanced to the NAC championship game.  Leading the way will be senior forward Erin Campbell (Hamden, ME), the top returning scorer (9g, 6a – 24 points) and an outstanding defense that allowed just 16 goals last season.  Sophomores Amanda Byrne (Winslow, ME) and Heidi Jackson (York, ME) will combine with senior Megan McCrum (Bangor, ME) to solidify the defense in front of All-NAC goalkeeper Melissa Demerchant (Presque Isle, ME).  UMF’s season begins on Thursday, Sept. 7 with a home game vs. UMaine-Machias (3:30 pm).

Defending league champion Castleton State was picked first and will host the Beavers on Saturday, Sept. 23.