Lyons Tales: A Review & Preview of Mount Holyoke Athletics for Sept. 26th

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SOCCER

Mount Holyoke posted a 1-1 mark last week, besting Albertus Magnus (1-0), before falling to Emerson (2-1) in NEWMAC action. First year Hannah Finn-Erb (Northampton, Mass.) paced the Lyons, netting both goals on the week. MHC (4-4-0; 0-2-0 NEWMAC) is back on the pitch on Tuesday when it hosts Bay Path at 6pm. The Lyons conclude the week on Saturday in a 6pm clash at MIT.

Live stat and video links for this week's action can be found at http://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wsoc/2016-17/schedule.

 

FIELD HOCKEY

The field hockey notched a 1-1 record last week, defeating Wesleyan (4-0) before falling to #14 Wellesley (1-0 in OT). Four different players scored in the win, including a goal and two assist effort from senior Charlotte Wagner (West Chester, Pa.). MHC (3-4; 0-1 NEWMAC) is back in action on Saturday when it hosts Clark at 1pm in their NEWMAC home opener.

Live stat and video links for this week's action can be found at http://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/fh/2016-17/schedule.

 

TENNIS

Mount Holyoke posted a victory at Smith (7-2) and then saw four players compete at the ITA Northeast Regional Championships. Sophomore Ayame Yazawa (Tokyo, Japan) won at singles and doubles against the Pioneers, later going on to win her first singles match at ITA's. The Lyons (5-2; 3-2 NEWMAC) return to the court on Saturday, hosting Clark at 12pm.

 

VOLLEYBALL

The Lyons shouldered losses to MIT (3-0) and Wheaton (3-1) in NEWMAC action last week. Sophomore libero Cameron Graham (Sarasota, Fla.) posted 27 digs on the week. Mount Holyoke (2-7; 0-4 NEWMAC) is back on the court on Tuesday, traveling to Wellesley for a 7pm match. The Lyons conclude the week on Saturday in tri-match action at Clark, facing the host Cougars (11am) and Rhode Island College (1pm).

Live stat and video links for this week's action can be found at http://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2016-17/schedule

 

CROSS COUNTRY

The Lyons was idle last week, but returns to action on Saturday when it travels to Saratoga Springs, N.Y., to compete in the Saratoga Invitational. 

 

GOLF

The Lyons golf team hosted its annual MHC Invitational last weekend, finishing sixth overall in a field of 14 teams. MHC was paced by senior captain June Conti (Amenia, N.Y.), who finished ninth overall. Mount Holyoke is back on the links next weekend at the Williams Fall Invitational. Action begins on Saturday at 12pm, with Sunday's Final Round beginning at 9am.

 

RIDING

The Lyons was idle last week, but is back in action on Saturday when it competes at the Williams College Show.

 

RJB SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY

The official photographer of Mount Holyoke Athletics, RJB Sports Photography has an array of action photos, team photos and headshots available to family, alumnae and fans to purchase. Photo galleries will be added as teams are photographed. For all available galleries, including 2015-16 and this season, click HERE.

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